Chennai, March 4 (IANS) With the announcement of Assembly election dates expected soon, the Tamil Nadu government has directed all departments to clear pending files in the state Secretariat by March 6.The instruction comes amid strong indications that the Election Commission of India (ECI) may unveil the poll schedule in the coming days.Senior government officials said departments have been asked to accelerate the processing of administrative files, particularly those linked to tenders, project…
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Chandigarh, Jan 25 (IANS) Punjab has recorded an improvement in road safety outcomes after the constitution of the Sadak Surakhya Force (SSF), with road accident deaths declining by 48 per cent through a system focused on swift emergency response, immediate first aid and better trauma care. Once counted among the top three states for road accident fatalities, Punjab has significantly reversed this trend, with lives now being saved due to faster hospitalisation and improved treatment protocols.Hi…
Vidisha, Jan 17 (IANS) Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Saturday reiterated India’s commitment to turning agricultural waste into a valuable resource, announcing that the country is moving towards producing bitumen from farm residues like sugarcane bagasse.Speaking at an event in Madhya Pradesh’s Vidisha district, where he inaugurated multiple national highway projects worth over Rs 4,400 crore, Gadkari emphasised farmers’ evolving role as not just food providers…