Bhubaneswar, Apr 29 (BNP): The Government of Odisha has launched a modern electric bus (e-bus) service aimed at transforming urban transportation and promoting environmentally sustainable mobility across the state. ଅତ୍ୟାଧୁନିକ ଇ-ବସ ଚଳାଚଳ ଭଳି ପଦକ୍ଷେପ ସହରୀ ପରିବହନ ବ୍ୟବସ୍ଥାରେ ଏକ ବୈପ୍ଳବିକ ପରିବର୍ତ୍ତନ ଆଣିବ। ନାରୀ ଶକ୍ତିର ସହଭାଗିତାରେ ଆରମ୍ଭ ହୋଇଥିବା ଏହି ସେବା ଛାତ୍ରଛାତ୍ରୀ ଓ…
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Formula 1 driver Romain Grosjean partners with GPEI to ‘finish the race’ against Polio for World Immunisation Week
APRIL 29, 2026 – During World Immunisation Week (24-30 April), the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) is launching The Last Square Campaign to raise awareness of the urgent need to end polio, in partnership with Formula 1 driver Romain Grosjean. Drawing inspiration from the global spectacle of Formula 1…
Continue ReadingDiversions Announced to Ensure Security and Smooth Traffic Movement on April 30
Bhubaneswar, Apr 29 (BNP): The Commissionerate Police, Bhubaneswar-Cuttack has issued a traffic advisory imposing restrictions on several key routes in the city on April 30, in view of the one-day special session of the 17th Odisha Legislative Assembly. The restrictions will be effective from 7 am and are intended to…
Continue ReadingIndia and UK Defence Ties Strengthen During CDS Gen Anil Chauhan’s UK Visit
New Delhi, Apr 29 (BNP): The visit of Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan to the United Kingdom has reinforced growing defence cooperation between India and the UK, marking a significant step in strengthening strategic ties between the two nations, according to the British High Commission. The discussions…
Continue ReadingBird Population Study Aims to Strengthen Conservation Efforts in Coastal Mangroves
Kendrapara, Apr 29 (BNP): A census of the Mangrove Pitta was conducted across five ranges of the Rajnagar Mangrove Forest Division, covering important coastal mangrove habitats in Kendrapara and Jagatsinghpur districts. According to Divisional Forest Officer Vardhraj Gaonkar, the survey was carried out using both direct and indirect observation methods…
Continue ReadingGlobal Supply Risks May Increase Pressure on India’s LPG Costs
New Delhi, April 29: India’s LPG under-recoveries are expected to rise sharply and could reach nearly ₹80,000 crore in FY2027, driven by volatility in global energy markets and ongoing disruptions in West Asia, according to a recent assessment by ICRA. The report notes that geopolitical tensions in key oil and…
Continue ReadingGanga Expressway Set to Drive Growth, Connectivity and Industrial Expansion in Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh, Apr 29 (BNP): The Ganga Expressway, a major infrastructure project in the state, is expected to significantly improve connectivity while supporting industrial growth, logistics development, agricultural marketing, and regional economic balance. The 594-km expressway connects western and eastern Uttar Pradesh through a high-speed corridor designed to reduce travel…
Continue ReadingBihar Shocker: Executive Officer Shot Dead, Municipal Chairman Critical in Brazen Bhagalpur Office Attack!
Bhagalpur, Apr 29 (BNP): In a brazen daylight attack, armed assailants stormed the office of the Sultanganj Nagar Parishad in Bihar’s Bhagalpur district on Tuesday, killing Executive Officer Krishna Bhushan Kumar and critically injuring Municipal Chairman Raj Kumar Guddu. The shocking incident occurred at around 4:00 PM, when both officials…
Continue ReadingWhatsApp Bans 9,400 Scam Accounts in Major Crackdown on Digital Arrest Fraud!
New Delhi, Apr 29 (BNP): In a significant move against rising cyber fraud, WhatsApp has banned 9,400 accounts allegedly involved in “digital arrest” scams since January this year, the Central Government informed the Supreme Court. The development was disclosed in a comprehensive status report filed by the Indian Cybercrime Coordination…
Continue ReadingIndia to Receive Fourth S-400 Missile Shield by May, Boosting Air Defence!
New Delhi, Apr 29 (BNP): India is set to receive its fourth Russian-made S-400 Triumf air defence missile system by May 2026, significantly enhancing the country’s air defence preparedness and strengthening strategic coverage across key regions. The advanced S-400 system, regarded as one of the world’s most sophisticated long-range air…
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