546 Odisha Jail Inmates Hunger Strike Over Mismanagement
546 inmates at Sundargarh district jail continue indefinite hunger strike, demanding superintendent's transfer and better prison facilities. Officials engage in talks.
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Over Half of Punjab's Water Polluters Still Active
Punjab Pollution Control Board data reveals 54% of identified polluting sources still discharge into rivers. NGT demands strict action. Read the full report on Punjab's water crisis.
Govt cuts NIT director professor experience from 10 to 7 years
The Education Ministry has relaxed the eligibility for NIT director posts, reducing required professorial experience from 10 to 7 years. This move aims to widen the talent pool for leadership roles. Read more about the policy shift.
Nagpur's Smart City Project Leaves Prabhag 4 in Lurch
Despite hosting Nagpur's flagship Smart City project, 95% of Prabhag 4 lacks basic infrastructure. Incomplete work, unmet compensation, and water woes dominate the electoral battle. Read more.
Governor Hosts Engineering Interns for Rural Tech Dialogue
Mizoram Governor Gen Vijay Kumar Singh interacted with 32 IIT Madras & NIT Mizoram interns. Discussed tech solutions for rural challenges in agriculture, water & health. Read more.
NIT Rourkela Hosts Major 3-Day AI & Robotics Conference
NIT Rourkela launches a 3-day international conference on AI and robotics, featuring global experts and focusing on sustainable tech solutions. Discover the future of innovation here.
NIT Rourkela uses low-grade coal to treat pesticide wastewater
Researchers at NIT Rourkela design a low-cost wastewater system using raw coal to remove dangerous pesticides. A sustainable 'waste-to-wealth' fix for India's agricultural pollution. Read more.
Odisha Lineman's 7-Year Mission Feeding Stray Dogs
Siba Kumar Behera, a 36-year-old lineman in Rourkela, has been selflessly feeding and caring for stray dogs for seven years, spending his own salary to ensure they don't go hungry. Discover his inspiring story of compassion.
Punjab's Major Shortfall in AMRUT Water Treatment Goals
Parliamentary panel exposes huge gaps in Punjab's water & sewage treatment under AMRUT. State achieved only 113 MLD against 518.9 MLD target. Read the full report.
Rourkela: Man killed in truck-bike crash on Rajamunda bypass
A 62-year-old bread factory owner died after a speeding truck hit his bike on the Rajamunda bypass in Sundargarh. Police are searching for the driver who fled the scene.
SP seeks CDR to track fugitives in Rourkela murder case
Sundargarh SP seeks call records to trace three associates of a contractor who allegedly murdered a plumber over a wage dispute in Rourkela. Police have arrested the prime accused.
HIV Treatment Dropouts Rise in India, Data Shows
New NACO data reveals a worrying rise in HIV patients dropping out of treatment in India, with over 20,000 lost in 2024-25. Experts call for urgent action to retain patients in care programs.
NIT Kurukshetra Hosts First Global Alumni Day Dec 20
NIT Kurukshetra makes history with its first Global Alumni Day on December 20, uniting 500+ alumni globally. Meet the distinguished guests and learn about this milestone event.
Teen Maoist surrenders in Rourkela, weapon seized
A 15-year-old Maoist cadre from Jharkhand surrendered before Rourkela police, disillusioned with extremist ideology. A .9mm carbine was recovered. Read the full story.
National Patent for Ladakh's Wastewater Hydroponic Farming
Govind Ballabh Pant Institute's Ladakh centre patents a hydroponic system using treated wastewater, boosting food security in fragile Himalayan ecosystems. Read about this climate-smart breakthrough.
DBS Surgery in Noida Cures Turkmen Man's Severe Tremors
A 65-year-old from Turkmenistan regained motor control after Deep Brain Stimulation surgery at Medanta Noida. The procedure ended his years-long battle with debilitating hand tremors. Read his inspiring recovery story.
Nagpur gets ₹2,980 crore infra boost ahead of civic polls
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari inaugurated and laid foundation stones for projects worth ₹2,980 crore in Nagpur, marking a massive infrastructure push. Key works include roads, sewage plants, and a high-rise firefighting platform. Explore the details.
Swiss Startups to Pilot Wastewater Tech in Bengaluru
Swiss startups will pilot innovative wastewater management technology at Bengaluru's Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs), leveraging Switzerland's renowned expertise. Learn how this collaboration aims to transform the city's water infrastructure.
Family Demands Compensation, Blocks Post-Mortem in Rourkela
Family of 19-year-old Asish Mundari, electrocuted while installing a lamp post in Rourkela, refuses post-mortem demanding contractor compensation. FIR registered. Details inside.
President Murmu Visits Jamshedpur for Ol Chiki Centenary
President Droupadi Murmu visits Jamshedpur & Adityapur on Dec 29 for Ol Chiki script's centenary & NIT convocation. Details on security, route diversions, and event significance.
NIT Rourkela PhD student missing, search continues
Dipesh Kumar Pradhan, a PhD scholar from NIT Rourkela, went missing in the Ib river. Fire services and ODRAF are using an underwater camera in the ongoing search operation. Read for details.
NIT Andhra Pradesh Metallurgy Dept Bags Two IIM Core Awards
The Department of Metallurgical & Materials Engineering at NIT Andhra Pradesh clinched two IIM Core Awards 2025 at the 79th Annual Technical Meeting held at IIT Hyderabad. Read about the student chapter and individual achievements.
Trichy University Canteen Closed 6 Months, Students Struggle
Bharathidasan University's canteen remains non-functional for six months, forcing students to cross a dangerous road for food. Read about the stalled committee proposals and the collector's SHG plan.
Haryana CM Reviews Water & Sewer Projects, Sets Deadlines
Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini reviews water projects, mandates timely completion. 3 villages get urban-level facilities, 100 km sewer lines laid. Govt pushes for treated wastewater reuse.
New 12 MLD Sewage Plant for Greater Noida's Techzone
Greater Noida Authority announces a Rs 38-crore, 12 MLD sewage treatment plant in Techzone IT City to address persistent overflow issues. Completion expected in 18 months. Read more.
JEE Main 2026: Defining a Good Score & Percentile Targets
Aiming for JEE Main 2026? Understand what constitutes a good score with expert analysis on percentile benchmarks for NITs, IIITs, and JEE Advanced qualification. Plan your preparation strategy.
Man kills uncle over land dispute in Sundargarh, arrested
A 25-year-old man, Sama Munda, was arrested for allegedly murdering his 56-year-old uncle, Nanda Munda, in a brutal land dispute in Rangamatia village. Police seized the grinding pestle used in the crime. Read the full details.
New Spherical Cap Studs Reduce Ride Discomfort by 45%
Researchers from NIT Silchar and Nirma University create Spherical Cap Studs, a new speed control solution that cuts discomfort by 45.57% while maintaining safety. Read about this DST-funded innovation.
Gurgaon: ₹25k fine for dumping waste in sewer line
MCG fines a Gurgaon commercial unit ₹25,000 for dumping untreated oily waste into sewers, causing repeated blockages. Officials used a super suction machine to clear the line. Residents demand stricter enforcement.
41-Year-Old Arms Dealer Arrested in Rourkela Raid
Rourkela police arrested a wanted criminal involved in illegal arms trade. A major haul of 35 swords, guns, and ammunition was recovered from his rented house. Read the full story.
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