road safety Archives - Jharsuguda News

September 14, 2026
Jgs Times
National

Two Lives Lost in Sambalpur Truck Accident Before Nuakhai Festival

A tragic incident involving a speeding truck claimed the lives of a woman and her young son in Sambalpur as they traveled home for the Nuakhai festival.

September 3, 2026
Jgs Times
National

Bhubaneswar Launches Zero Fatality Week with Over 44,000 E-Challans on Opening Day

On its inaugural day, Bhubaneswar's Zero Fatality Week resulted in the issuance of 44,746 e-challans for traffic violations, part of a new road safety initiative.

August 9, 2026
Jgs Times
National

Lack of Progress in District Road Safety Initiatives

Officials in Jharsuguda are calling for better coordination among departments to enhance road safety, but progress remains stalled on critical safety measures.

August 3, 2026
Jgs Times
National

Odisha Enhances Traffic Surveillance with New Electronic Monitoring

The Odisha transport department has implemented camera-based traffic enforcement on four additional road segments to improve safety and compliance with road regulations.

July 4, 2026
Jgs Times
National

Bus Accident in Kendujhar Leaves One Critically Injured and Six Others Hurt

A bus traveling from Jharsuguda to Bhadrak crashed into a tree in Kendujhar, resulting in one critical injury and several others hurt. Local residents and police swiftly helped the...

June 17, 2026
Jgs Times
Accident

Odisha: Two Drivers Perish in Fiery Truck Collision

A tragic accident in Odisha's Sundargarh district resulted in the deaths of two truck drivers when their vehicles collided and caught fire. The incident is under investigation.

May 20, 2026
Jgs Times
Transportation

CRUT Enhances Urban Mobility in Odisha with E-Mobility, Safety, and Sustainability Initiatives

A review meeting led by Housing & Urban Development Minister Dr. Krushna Chandra Mahapatra focused on expanding urban mobility and infrastructure development in Odisha.

March 24, 2026
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National

Statewide Road Safety Campaign: 3,153 License Violations Detected in Two Days

A statewide road safety enforcement initiative in Odisha has led to the detection of 3,153 license violations over two days, alongside various public awareness efforts.

March 20, 2026
Jgs Times
National

Road Accident Fatalities Increased in Odisha in 2025: Police Report

In 2025, Odisha experienced a rise in road accident fatalities, with 6,483 lives lost, a 5.6% increase from the previous year, according to state police statistics.