

Odisha CM Unveils 55 Road Safety Projects Worth Rs 5.76 Bn
Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi launched 55 road safety programmes and projects across all districts of Odisha, with a total investment of Rs 5.75 billion.The initiatives were unveiled during the inauguration of the Zero Accident Day and Road Safety Week event. Addressing the gathering, the Chief Minister highlighted the broader consequences of road accidents, stating that they not only impact individuals and families but also pose a significant burden on the state’s economy.He noted that road accident-related fatalities have become a major concern in India, with speeding accounting for ap..

Gyproc India concludes ‘Beyond Dimensions’ design challenge
Gyproc India successfully hosted the finale of its flagship national design challenge, ‘Beyond Dimensions with Gyproc’, in Mumbai. Aimed at nurturing sustainability-focused innovation among young architects and designers, the event drew over 800 teams from 120 colleges across India. The Top 8 finalists presented forward-thinking concepts to a jury comprising Ar. Kavitha Selvaraj, Ar. Manish Dikshit, and Shailee Goswami. The top three winning teams—Anurag Singh & Kashish Gala (Rachana Sansad), Afeefah Hoda & Keerthi S, and Naveen Raja & Mohamed Yahya (RVS Padmavathy)—will now head to D..

Stride Green raises US$3.5 million in seed round
Stride Green, a climate-tech asset financing and lifecycle management platform, has raised US$3.5 million in a seed funding round led by Micelio Technology Fund and Incubate Fund Asia, along with other strategic investors. The capital will help scale Stride Green’s tech-driven financing and leasing offerings across clean sectors like electric mobility, battery storage, and renewables. Funds will also support team expansion and future capability building. Founded by Ishpreet Gandhi and Vivek Jain, Stride Green aims to bridge financing gaps in early-stage clean technologies. Its proprietary ..