A recent report by the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Railways sheds light on the causes of rail accidents, indicating that sabotage accounted for just 1% of incidents. Delve into the report's findings, which highlight equipment failure and human error as the primary factors behind accidents. Explore the ongoing investigation into the tragic Odisha train pile-up, considering possible sabotage. Learn about the challenges faced in track renewal and the need for increased investment in railway safety measures.
15 Jun 2023Ministry of Defence has given the nod for construction of a port on Subarnarekha river mouth on the Bay of Bengal in Balasore district
1 min read5 Jun 2018The incident occurred when six wagons of a goods train got detached from the rest of the train and travelled about 2 km, without an engine, between Khantapada and Bahanaga stations on Saturday night
1 min read15 Apr 2018India successfully test-fired its short-range nuclear capable ballistic missile Agni-1 with a strike range of over 700 km from a test range off the Odisha coast
1 min read6 Feb 2018A loud explosion happened in the evening killing six and injuring nine others in an illegal firecracker factory in Odisha's Balasore
1 min read18 Oct 2017The interceptor is a 7.5-meter long single stage solid rocket propelled guided missile equipped with a navigation system, a hi-tech computer and an electro-mechanical activator
1 min read22 Nov 2015Range co-ordination and installation of missile and its sub-system is nearly complete
1 min read14 Oct 2014Weighing 12 tonnes, the 15-metre-long, Agni-I, which can carry payloads up to 1,000 kg, has already been inducted into the Indian Army
1 min read12 Apr 2014Supporters wearing mask of BJP’s prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi at a rally in Balasore, Odisha on Friday. Photo: Hindustan Times
1 min read11 Apr 2014With water level in major rivers receding, the state govt decides to demobilise defence forces
1 min read16 Oct 2013The Union Budget contains details about the estimated receipts and the expenditure of the government for a particular fiscal year. The Budget is allotted for the upcoming fiscal year, which runs from 1st April to 31st March of the next year. Here is a quick guide on how the Union Budget is prepared