Kurnool bus fire tragedy prompts strict fire safety compliance for transport operators

Following a fatal bus fire, Odisha’s transport department has mandated strict adherence to fire safety regulations for bus operators. Inspections will be intensified, and school buses must be equipped with advanced fire detection and suppression systems. Operators are warned against transporting inflammable goods and using substandard materials in sleeper coaches.

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BMC readies 86 cyclone shelters, plan to evacuate people if situation so demands

Bhubaneswar is preparing for Cyclone Montha. Eighty-six cyclone shelters are ready for evacuation from vulnerable areas. A helpline number is active for distress calls and coordination. Emergency teams are on standby with essential supplies and power backups. The civic body is clearing debris and securing infrastructure. Private hoardings will be removed for safety. This preparedness…

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