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New Indian Express
15 hours ago
- Business
- New Indian Express
PM Modi to launch projects worth Rs 18,600 crores, release Odisha Vision document today
BHUBANESWAR: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate and lay foundation stones of multiple projects worth over Rs 18,600 crore to mark the first anniversary of the first BJP government in the state here on Friday. The projects will cover critical sectors including drinking water, irrigation, agriculture and health infrastructure, rural roads and bridges, national highways and a new railway line. He will also flag off new train services extending rail connectivity to Boudh district for the first time. In a major boost to clean energy and sustainable transport, Modi will flag off 100 electric buses under the Capital Region Urban Transport (CRUT) system. He will release the Odisha Vision Document anchored around the landmark years of 2036 (when Odisha completes 100 years as India's first linguistic state) and 2047 (when India celebrates 100 years of independence). The vision document outlines an ambitious and future-ready roadmap for inclusive growth. The state has set an ambitious target to become a $500 billion economy by 2036 and $1.5 trillion by 2047. As a tribute to the contribution of eminent personalities of the state, the prime minister will launch the 'Baraputra Aitihya Gram Yojana' initiative which to transform their birthplaces into living memorials through museums, interpretation centres, statues, libraries and public spaces honouring Odisha's heritage while promoting cultural tourism. Celebrating more than 16.5 lakh Lakhpati Didis as symbols of prosperity and self-reliance, Modi will felicitate women achievers from across the state at the event. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Thursday reviewed the preparations at Janata Maidan, the venue for the grand celebration of the first anniversary of the state government. Expecting a huge turnout of people from across the state, Majhi inspected the entire venue and all arrangements in detail, especially those concerning the prime minister's security aspects. The chief minister directed government officials to ensure that all arrangements are completed without any lapses in view of the PM's visit. State BJP president Manmohan Samal, Works minister Prithiviraj Harichandan, BJP Odisha in-charge Vijay Pal Singh Tomar and co-in-charge Lata Usendi accompanied the chief minister during the inspection. Chief secretary Manoj Ahuja and additional chief secretary Industries Hemant Sharma briefed him about the preparations made for the event.
Korea Herald
5 days ago
- Business
- Korea Herald
Zyx Technology, Seoul National University sign MOU to support landscape design education
Zyx Technology, a Korean AI digital design platform company, signed a memorandum of understanding with the Department of Landscape Architecture and Regional System Engineering at Seoul National University's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences on June 10. The signing ceremony was held at the university's Seoul campus, with Vice Dean Heo Jin-hoe of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Zyx Technology Chairman Choi Jong-bok, and other key officials. As part of the agreement, Zyx Technology will donate 150 educational licenses per year of its flagship computer-aided design software, ZyxCAD, for three years. The software will be used to support coursework and research in landscape design, with the goal of enhancing practical design training for students. ZyxCAD is a general-purpose CAD program developed in Korea and listed in the national e-procurement system. It offers high compatibility with AutoCAD — supporting similar commands, shortcuts, file formats and LISP scripts — and features an intuitive interface with multi-CPU-based high-speed processing. The software also includes 'Works,' a utility suite with around 450 tools that streamline repetitive tasks and support complex design workflows. 'This collaboration with Seoul National University will be remembered as a meaningful case where Korea's top educational institution and domestic design software come together beyond the level of a single department,' said Zyx Technology Chairman Choi Jong-bok. 'We hope ZyxCAD will provide practical benefits to the department's advanced design education environment.' Vice Dean Heo Jin-hoe said ZyxCAD will enhance hands-on learning and serve as a model for industrial-academic collaboration.
AsiaOne
5 days ago
- AsiaOne
Singaporean cyclist dies after hitting pothole and then run over by lorry in Johor, Malaysia News
A Singaporean cyclist died in Johor after hitting a pothole and then run over by a lorry. The incident happened on Saturday (June 14) at around 9.45am along Jalan Gunung Pulai, reported the New Straits Times. The 42-year-old man was cycling with three other friends along the road when he struck a pothole. He toppled over on impact and was subsequently hit by a lorry carrying gravel, according to Kulai district police chief Assistant Commissioner Tan Seng Lee. "The 41-year-old local trailer driver, who was on his way to Singapore to deliver gravel, was unable to avoid the victim and ran over him," said AC Tan. He added that the cyclist was trapped under the lorry and suffered severe head injuries. In a Facebook post, the Kulai Fire Station said that the cyclist was pronounced dead at the scene. The lorry driver was not injured. The police added that the case is being investigated for causing death by reckless or dangerous driving. Minister of Works Alexander Nanta Linggi Repair ordered repair works at the accident site, reported Sinar Harian. AC Tan has urged witnesses with any information on the accident to contact the police. [[nid:718917]]
Perth Now
6 days ago
- Business
- Perth Now
Housing call to save suburb's once-popular main street
Bassendean MP Dave Kelly has called for more housing to assist in revitalising the area's once-popular main street. Mr Kelly recently presented a grievance in State Parliament about the state of Old Perth Road and the housing crisis. Mr Kelly said his office was consistently being contacted by people who could not find suitable or affordable accommodation, and by others who were concerned about their children not being able to enter the property market in an area they grew up in. Your local paper, whenever you want it. 'The distress this causes is significant,' he said. 'As well as a shortage of affordable housing, the Bassendean town centre along Old Perth Road is experiencing very challenging economic conditions.' He described Old Perth Road as once the 'bustling business heart of Bassendean' where people would go to do their shopping. 'Old Perth Road was the place to be,' he said. He said a lot of commercial activity had been 'sucked up' by the Hawaiian's Bassendean Shopping Centre, which had resulted in the road lacking foot traffic and customers for local businesses — with shops now looking run-down and in need of maintenance and refurbishment. Bassendean MLA Dave Kelly. Credit: Jackson Flindell / The West Australian 'The state of Old Perth Road is a concern to many in my community,' Mr Kelly said. 'People want to see Old Perth Road revitalised with viable businesses and well-maintained buildings.' Mr Kelly said more than 30 local businesses had signed a petition for housing on Old Perth Road. 'People are more likely to shop locally when businesses are in close walking distance. People will shop on the high street if it is convenient,' he said. '(This) competes well with jumping in the car and driving to a crowded shopping centre with crowded car parks.' Housing and Works Minister John Carey agreed that housing was a 'critical driver for the revitalisation of communities and town centres'. 'If we cannot do density there, then where can we do it? We know that, due to market conditions, it is a challenge to get private development to move in the inner north and the east,' he said. He said the Bassendean town centre, which includes some areas along Old Perth Road, needed a structure plan to guide its future use. Housing and Works Minister John Carey. Credit: Justin Benson-Cooper / The West Australian Old Perth Road Toe Beans cafe owner Silvia Wong said the problem was a lack of businesses on the strip, with a noticeable number of vacant buildings along the road. 'No one wants to come here because there's nothing around ... No one cares,' she said. 'To the left of us is empty and has been for two years. 'Across the road is empty, and the next two shops are empty as well.' Ms Wong said the area had been also dealing with anti-social behaviour, with her cafe being the victim of a recent theft of padlocks, tips and even coffee beans and destruction of their bathroom door. 'Someone actually came inside and yelled, and then stole our tips ... there are so many things like this,' she said. The owner of the award-winning Jake's Continental Butchery, Jake Wilkinson, said the Town of Bassendean had tried to activate the strip a couple of years ago but it ended up negatively impacting businesses as the road was blocked off and people were unable to park. 'They had painted crates which was made into chairs, and it just looks like somebody from the kindergarten made it,' he said. 'And then there was days when the leaves will blow around everywhere, and nobody come and clean it up. Jake's Continental Butchery on Old Perth Road. Credit: Sophie Gannon 'All we had was all the people from the pub that had just opened were going over and sitting on the chairs and smoking cigarettes.' He said apartments currently being built behind his business would be a good thing in the future but in the meantime the tradies are taking up half of the parking space around the area. A property on Park Lane in Bassendean has been identified by both the town and Mr Carey as a 'number one priority' for housing near Old Perth Road. Mr Carey said this site would be one of 14 used for essential social and affordable housing. The proposal for the site is for 74 dwellings over nine storeys. 'This really is a win-win for Bassendean,' Mr Carey said.
New Straits Times
11-06-2025
- Politics
- New Straits Times
'Malaysia Madani: Rakyat Disantuni,' theme of 2025 National Day, Malaysia Day celebrations
KUALA LUMPUR: 'Malaysia Madani: Rakyat Disantuni' is this year's National Day and Malaysia Day celebrations, with the Malaysia Madani logo remaining the official symbol. Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said the theme reflects the government's priority in protecting people's welfare, following the Malaysia Madani aspiration that upholds the values of unity and prosperity. "…several key events have been planned to ignite the spirit of independence, among them the National Month and Fly the Jalur Gemilang launch ceremony, which will take place on July 27 at Dataran Tanjung Emas, Muar, Johor. "The National Day 2025 celebration will be held on Aug 31 at Dataran Putrajaya, while this year's Malaysia Day celebration will occur on Sept 16 in Penang in line with the rotational practice whereby the location alternates each year between Sabah, Sarawak, and Peninsular Malaysia," he said. He spoke to reporters during the weekly press conference held at the Tun Abdul Razak Broadcasting and Information Institute in Angkasapuri. Transport Minister Anthony Loke and Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi were also present. Fahmi also announced that 14 complementary events will be held, including the Merdeka Countdown, the 2025 Kembara Merdeka Jalur Gemilang, and Wayang Pacak Merdeka (open-air cinema). He added that the 1 Rumah 1 Jalur Gemilang initiative, introduced last year to encourage Malaysians to fly the national flag, will continue this year with two additional new clusters, the industrial cluster and the government agency cluster. "In 2024, we successfully implemented this programme across five clusters, with a total of 698 activities carried out. The five participating clusters were Education, Higher Education, Health, Security, and Community. "This programme will encourage Malaysians to fly the Jalur Gemilang at their homes, offices, business premises, government agencies and their vehicles," he said. Fahmi also reminded the public to observe proper etiquette when flying the Jalur Gemilang, including not using damaged or torn flags. "The public can get more information about the celebrations, programme locations, and campaign materials through the official Merdeka360 portal," he added.
