7, Oct 2026
Zapata Quantum Joins IBM Quantum Network to Accelerate Mission-Driven Quantum Application Development
Effort builds on prior collaboration to translate high-value use cases into practical applications running on IBM quantum computers
BOSTON, Massachusetts – October 7, 2026 – Zapata Quantum (OTCQB: ZPTA) (“Zapata” or the “Company”) today announced it has joined the IBM Quantum Network with plans to use IBM’s world-class quantum computers with Zapata’s deep expertise in use-case discovery and application development. The Company’s effort aims to help close the quantum application gap by translating advances in quantum computing into mission-critical applications and real-world impact.
“The rapid progress IBM is making on the path to fault-tolerant quantum computing brings the quantum application gap into sharper focus,” said Sumit Kapur, CEO of Zapata Quantum. “These advances must be matched by progress in identifying, evaluating and developing the applications that will deliver real-world value. We are excited for Zapata’s Quantum Application Intelligence™ to translate organizations’ highest-mission priorities into practical quantum applications.”
“IBM’s roadmap to fault-tolerant quantum computing is one of the most credible in the industry, and superconducting qubits remain one of the most capable paths to advantage because their hardware is fast,” said Jonny Olson, VP Strategy and Co-Founder of Zapata Quantum. “Joining the IBM Quantum Network lets us better identify valuable opportunities for organizations that need the fastest systems, and then prepare those organizations for the precise moment that quantum gives them real ROI.”
Joining the IBM Quantum Network builds on a history of joint IBM and Zapata research done on early quantum devices. Zapata used IBM quantum computers in a landmark study published in Nature Biotechnology that produced experimentally validated candidates targeting KRAS and was selected as one of the journal’s Top 10 Articles of 2025.¹ Scientists from the two companies also co-authored research published in npj Quantum Information, which advanced the understanding of variational quantum factoring on a superconducting processor.2
Being part of the IBM Quantum Network also reflects Zapata’s broader strategy of working with technology leaders across the quantum and AI ecosystems. Insights from being part of the IBM Quantum Network will inform Quantum Pilot™, Zapata’s hardware-agnostic platform that helps enterprises identify, prioritize, and develop quantum applications as hardware matures.
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7, Oct 2026
Riverain Technologies Expands Access to ClearRead™ Advanced Chest Imaging AI Through RapidAI’s Enterprise Platform
ClearRead Chest integration extends Riverain’s clinically proven cardiothoracic AI suite of solutions through a unified enterprise workflow designed to reduce fragmentation and accelerate action
MIAMISBURG, Ohio, October 7, 2026 — Riverain Technologies, a leader in cardiothoracic imaging AI, today announced that its FDA-cleared ClearRead™ Chest suite will be available through RapidAI, a global leader in enterprise clinical AI, via its Rapid Enterprise™ Platform. The integration expands access to Riverain’s advanced lung and cardiac imaging intelligence within RapidAI’s connected enterprise platform, helping radiologists identify subtle findings, reduce cognitive burden, and move from imaging insight to clinical action with less workflow friction.
Designed for chest CTs and X-rays, ClearRead Chest is a cardiothoracic AI suite that helps radiologists detect, characterize and visualize pulmonary nodules, pneumothoraces, and coronary artery calcification (CAC). Riverain’s patented vessel and bone suppression technology provides an unobstructed view of the lungs to improve visualization of nodules and other pathology. The ClearRead Chest suite delivers clinically proven accuracy and time-saving insights within radiologists’ existing workflows, helping ease cognitive burden and support more confident decisions.
Riverain develops clinically validated cardiothoracic imaging technology designed to help radiologists see, detect, characterize, and report subtle findings more clearly. Integrating ClearRead Chest into RapidAI’s connected platform extends the technology into an enterprise environment that unifies imaging intelligence, clinical workflows, and patient management, helping health systems scale AI without adding separate systems or operational complexity.
ClearRead Chest integrates into the Rapid Enterprise Platform, including its Rapid Edge Cloud™ infrastructure, the Rapid Navigator Pro™ radiology workflow solution, RapidAI’s mobile and web applications, and its AI governance capabilities. The integration will create a secure, interoperable experience across PACS, EHR, and reporting systems, allowing health systems to deploy Riverain’s cardiothoracic imaging intelligence while maintaining workflow consistency and enterprise-grade infrastructure.
“ClearRead was developed to help radiologists see subtle chest findings more clearly and confidently within the workflows they already rely on every day,” said Steve Worrell, CEO of Riverain Technologies. “By integrating ClearRead Chest into the Rapid Enterprise Platform, we’re expanding access to our advanced chest imaging technology to support earlier detection of leading global killers like lung cancer, and cardiovascular disease and reduce the burden on radiologists facing increasingly complex imaging workloads.”
Through the integration, Riverain’s ClearRead Chest suite will be available to RapidAI’s install base of more than 2,500 hospitals. The collaboration gives Riverain a broader path to scale advanced cardiothoracic imaging intelligence across health systems while allowing customers to access Riverain and RapidAI solutions through one connected workflow.
For Riverain, the collaboration advances its mission to reduce delayed cardiothoracic diagnoses by bringing ClearRead Chest to more radiologists within the systems they use every day. For RapidAI, the integration expands its enterprise imaging ecosystem with clinically validated third-party AI for lung and cardiovascular disease, building on its full-body portfolio.
7, Oct 2026
MedScout Launches Scout AI and the MedScout MCP to Advance Commercial Intelligence for MedTech Teams
Scout AI builds target lists, briefs, outreach and routes inside MedScout, while the MedScout MCP brings that intelligence into Claude, Copilot, Gemini and ChatGPT.
AUSTIN, Texas (October 7, 2026) – MedScout, the commercial engine for MedTech, today announced the launch of Scout AI, which turns data and insights into complex analyses, target lists, meeting briefs, physician outreach and daily routes reps can work the same day. Scout AI puts that intelligence to work inside MedScout, and the MedScout MCP brings it into Claude, Copilot, Gemini and ChatGPT.
Scout AI takes manual, time-consuming tasks, like building target lists and prepping for meetings, and does the work in seconds. A rep can ask for the top providers in a given city on a given day, and Scout AI identifies the providers, determines where each is likely to be, and builds and optimizes a route in one step. Scout AI draws on MedScout’s data covering procedure volume, referral patterns, payer mix, reimbursement, sites of care and industry payments to build the workflow.
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Size a market before making a move, from deciding where the next rep should go to backfilling a role, with volume trends, payer mix, site of care, and reimbursement for one territory or two side by side.
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Find best-fit providers that meet every targeting criterion at once, such as surgeons performing robotic procedures at hospitals but not at the system-affiliated ASCs, with no payments from a named competitor
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Map referral networks and patient journeys to see who sends a provider their patients and where those patients go next
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Build routes ordered around drive time and the days providers are actually on site.
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Draft personalized outreach that providers are more likely to respond to, citing trends in their market, where referrals are going, and more.
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Get pre-meeting briefs on a provider’s procedures, patient population, affiliations and payer mix, framed around how to approach them.
“For the past five years, we’ve worked hard to deeply understand our customers: their products, their teams, their strategies, and the impact they have on people’s lives,” said Skylar Talley, co-founder and CEO of MedScout. “MedScout.AI builds everything we’ve learned into software that actually does the work for commercial teams and delivers insights wherever they need them. I’m grateful to the more than 20 design partners who helped us build it. By this time next year, I believe our customers will think of Scout as a teammate, not a tool.”
The MedScout MCP connects MedScout to the AI platforms commercial teams already work in, including Claude, Copilot, Gemini, and ChatGPT. It is built for teams that want to combine MedScout’s market data with their own CRM, ERP, billing or pricing data, such as finding high-volume providers who aren’t in the CRM yet, or target accounts that haven’t had a billing event. MedScout Strategies, code sets, territories and permissions carry through the connection, so teams get the same governed answers in either place.
“With the MedScout MCP, our team pulls market insights right into Claude, where they accelerate quality outputs,” said Matt Wallace, Vice President of Sales at Magnus Medical. “In the past month alone, we’ve cut hospital executive briefs from days to minutes, and we keep finding new use cases for MSA targeting and bespoke market analysis.”
Scout AI and the MedScout MCP run on the same claims-based intelligence, covering more than 330 million patient lives, more than 3.7 million healthcare providers and more than 700,000 sites of care. Scout AI is available today to MedScout customers in the MedScout web and mobile apps, with no setup required, and the MedScout MCP is available to all MedScout customers, with a two-week trial open to industry professionals. Both are part of a broader rebuild of the MedScout product suite around AI, with more to be announced later this year. To learn more or see Scout AI in action, visit medscout.io.
7, Oct 2026
Wordly Launches First Hardware-Free Silent Theater Live Audio Solution for Conferences
Three-in-one solution combines audio streaming, live captions, and high-quality translation into one unified product
LOS ALTOS, CA – October 7, 2026 – Wordly, the pioneer in AI translation and captions used across conferences, governments, schools, and enterprises, today introduced Silent Theater, a new way for events to deliver live audio in noisy open spaces without renting headsets and transmitters. The new capability streams audio directly to attendees’ smartphones and earbuds in real-time.
Traditionally, floor audio solutions (also known as silent disco) required ordering special equipment and managing onsite setup. Wordly’s Silent Theater delivers the service alongside their trusted AI translation and caption platform, allowing event organizers to leverage existing workflows to save significant time and money.
“Offering silent theater services has always been popular, but the extra hardware requirements have limited adoption,” said Wordly Founder & CEO, Lakshman Rathnam. “By streaming audio directly to attendees’ phones, we’re making open-air presentations easier to run, easier to scale, and more cost-effective for events of all sizes. Done well, Silent Theater offers more options for presentations in open areas and exhibitor booths.”
A Modern Approach to a Long-Standing Event Challenge
Trade show floors routinely reach 80–90 dB, making open-air presentations difficult for attendees to follow. Wordly Silent Theater allows presenters to speak naturally while attendees listen through their own devices. Organizers can also display live captions on stage screens and booth walls to capture the walk-by audience engagement.
“Wordly’s Silent Theater removes the logistical burden that makes traditional setups difficult to deploy by eliminating headset rentals, transmitter setups, and the staffing required to manage devices on site,” Rathnam continued. “It also gives organizers a comprehensive three‑in‑one solution by combining original audio streaming, live captions, and translation into a single platform.”
Part of Wordly’s Ongoing Platform Expansion
Silent Theater follows the recent rollout of Sponsor Logos, which enables event teams to monetize translation and captions through partner branding. When attendees open Wordly on their phones to listen to the Silent Theater audio stream, event planners can display Sponsor Logos directly on those same phone screens. Both product launches reflect Wordly’s continued commitment to solving complex, real-world operational challenges for event planners, particularly in environments where noise, accessibility, multilingual audiences, and high-stakes communications intersect.
7, Oct 2026
Biobeat Brings Leading Hypertension Voices to AHA Hypertension Scientific Sessions as Conversation Shifts to Cuffless 24-Hour Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring
The expert panel will explore clinical evidence and practical application for cuffless 24-hour ambulatory blood pressure monitoring as it becomes the trusted way in hypertension care
BOCA RATON, FL / TEL AVIV, ISRAEL — October 7, 2026 — Biobeat, the company transforming hypertension management with its FDA-cleared, medical-grade, single-use, 24-hour ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM) sensor, today announced it will host an expert panel session and exhibit at the American Heart Association’s Hypertension Scientific Sessions 2026. The panel, comprising leading voices in hypertension, will delve into the shift toward cuffless 24-hour ambulatory blood pressure monitoring as it enables healthcare professionals’ to monitor and manage hypertension, while giving attendees a first look at new clinical data from a large multinational hypertensive cohort.
Hypertension affects nearly 50% of U.S. adults, and nearly 80% of them do not have it under control. A single office reading misses nighttime blood pressure and cannot reliably distinguish true hypertension from white-coat or masked hypertension, making the condition hard to measure accurately and manage effectively.
While 24-hour ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM) is the diagnostic standard for confirming hypertension, traditional ABPM monitors depend on a cuff that inflates repeatedly around the clock, including overnight. Repeated cuff inflation can cause discomfort and disturb sleep and may cause patients to cut the test short or refuse follow-up monitoring.
Biobeat’s wireless, cuffless chest patch redefines monitoring by providing clinically meaningful blood pressure data for physicians to interpret and make actionable decisions. Worn for the full monitoring period, it captures 96 blood pressure measurements across 24 hours and automatically generates a physician-ready report with daytime and nighttime averages, dipping patterns, blood pressure load, and indicators of masked or white-coat hypertension.
At the AHA Hypertension Scientific Sessions, Biobeat will host a Learning Studio session titled “From Evidence to Practice: How Clinically Validated Cuffless 24-Hour Ambulatory BP Monitoring is Changing Hypertension Diagnosis and Management.” The panel will explore the clinical validation of cuffless 24-hour blood pressure monitoring and its real-world use in hypertension care. Panelists will also share practical strategies for using full day-and-night blood pressure data to guide treatment decisions.
Panelists include:
- Gianfranco Parati, MD – Professor of Cardiovascular Medicine, University of Milano-Bicocca, and Scientific Director, Istituto Auxologico Italiano
- Ziad Zoghby, MD, MBA, FACP – Associate Professor of Medicine, Mayo Clinic
- Maria Carolina Delgado-Lelievre, MD – Founder and Director, Comprehensive Hypertension Center, University of Miami Health System
- Elias G. Hellou, MD –Cardiologist – Emek Medical Center, Afula, Israel & Research Collaborator, Mayo Clinic
“The question in hypertension is no longer whether 24-hour data matters, but how we make clinically validated 24-hour blood pressure data more accessible to healthcare professionals. Cuffless monitoring can provide measurements collected outside the office for healthcare professionals to use with patients who have suspected hypertension,” said Arik Ben Ishay, CEO and Co-Founder of Biobeat. “Medical-grade, clinically validated cuffless monitoring shows what office readings miss so clinicians can act on it. This panel brings both the evidence and the real-life practice from leading voices in hypertension.”
Biobeat’s session will take place on Thursday, October 8, 2026, from 10:00 to 10:30 a.m. ET, in Regency Ballroom A&B at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City.
AHA Hypertension Scientific Sessions 2026 takes place October 7–11 at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City in Arlington, Virginia. Attendees can visit Biobeat at Booth 13 throughout the event to see the chest patch and physician reporting platform, and to speak with the team.
6, Oct 2026
Japanese Tech Firms Scout Talent at NIT Rourkela, Offer Global Career Opportunities
Rourkela, Oct. 6 (UDN): National Institute of Technology (NIT) Rourkela hosted a special career seminar featuring senior representatives from several leading Japanese technology companies and organisations, giving students a closer look at international career, internship and industry opportunities.
The “Career Seminar Global South-Japan Tech Talent Internship 2026” was organised by the institute’s Career Development Centre (CDC) in collaboration with the Global South-Japan Tech Talent Internship (GS-JTI), Deloitte Tohmatsu and Tech Japan.
The visiting delegation included representatives from Deloitte Tohmatsu, Tech Japan, NanoFrontier, Ridgeworks, GustoDevelopment, Nichi-In Software Solutions, MiDriq NbS, KH Industry and the Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST).
Focus on Industry-Ready Skills
The inaugural session was attended by NIT Rourkela Director Prof. K. Umamaheshwar Rao, Registrar Prof. Rohan Dhiman, deans, heads of departments and faculty members.
Addressing the gathering, Prof. Rao highlighted NIT Rourkela’s multidisciplinary academic ecosystem and emphasised the importance of combining strong academic foundations with practical, industry-oriented skills.
The Japanese delegation later visited several academic departments and laboratories, including Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Chemistry.
Students Explore Japan Career Pathways
The afternoon session featured presentations on the GS-JTI programme, employment opportunities with Japanese companies and the Talendy platform. Students also took part in interactive discussions and a round-table session with representatives from the visiting organisations.
The programme provided students with insights into overseas internships, recruitment pathways and the skills expected by technology companies in Japan.
The initiative is expected to further strengthen industry-academia collaboration between India and Japan while opening up more international career avenues for students of NIT Rourkela.
6, Oct 2026
Odisha DGP Orders Security Measures for Peaceful Student Union Polls
Cuttack, Oct. 6 (UDN): Odisha DGP Vinaytosh Mishra has directed district police chiefs and senior officers to take comprehensive measures to ensure the peaceful conduct of the upcoming student union elections scheduled for October 15.
The directions were issued during a high-level video conference with district Superintendents of Police (SPs) and Range IGs/DIGs at the State Police Headquarters on Tuesday.
Focus on Student Engagement
Reviewing preparations for the campus polls, Mishra described students as a sensitive community and stressed the need for regular communication between police and student leaders.
Inspectors-in-charge of police stations and Sub-Divisional Police Officers (SDPOs) were instructed to personally engage with student representatives and coordinate with educational institutions to prevent tensions and maintain peace.
The DGP ordered strict monitoring to prevent outsiders and anti-social elements from entering college campuses. Police were also asked to maintain surveillance around hostels and messes and keep track of student gatherings, feasts and other election-related activities.
At the same time, Mishra cautioned against unnecessary deployment of police personnel in locations where there is no indication of potential violence.
Vigilance After Results
The DGP called for coordination meetings involving district Collectors, SPs, Sub-Collectors and college principals to ensure smooth management of the election process.
He particularly stressed heightened vigilance after the results are announced, noting that tensions could arise during the post-election period.
Women’s Safety, Cybercrime Under Review
The meeting also reviewed law and order during the festive season, women’s safety, cybercrime, crime control and the ‘Nishamukta Odisha Abhiyan’.
Mishra directed officials to strengthen cyber police stations and improve the investigation of cybercrime cases and subsequent legal action.
Women’s safety was accorded top priority, with the DGP calling for prompt, impartial and effective investigation of cases involving women. Referring to a recent criminal incident involving a young woman in Bhubaneswar, he directed police officials to maintain heightened vigilance and ensure stringent action against those found guilty.
Crackdown on Drugs and Organised Crime
On overall crime control, the DGP directed police to intensify action against habitual and organised criminals and conduct regular raids and checks against illegal activities.
He also called for stronger enforcement of the NDPS Act and intensified implementation of the Nishamukta Odisha Abhiyan to curb drug trafficking and dismantle networks involved in the illegal trade.
Officials were further instructed to take action against illegal cannabis cultivation in accordance with the law.
The meeting also covered implementation of the new criminal laws and strengthening police infrastructure across the state.
Senior officers from the Police Headquarters, Crime Branch, STF, Intelligence, Railways and Coastal Security, HRPC, SCRB and other wings attended the review meeting.
6, Oct 2026
Odisha Signs Strategic MoUs to Build Future-Ready Skilled Workforce
Bhubaneswar, Oct. 6 (UDN): The Odisha government has entered into a series of strategic partnerships with industry bodies, educational institutions and global organisations to strengthen the state’s skill development ecosystem and prepare young people for emerging employment opportunities.
The Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) were exchanged at a special programme held at the World Skill Center in Bhubaneswar, bringing together partners from diverse sectors to expand industry-linked training, technical education and innovation.
Industries, Skill Development and Technical Education Minister Sampad Chandra Swain described the partnerships as a major investment in Odisha’s human capital.
He said the collaborations would help create a skilled workforce capable of meeting the requirements of the state’s rapidly expanding industrial ecosystem while opening up better opportunities for training, employment and career advancement.
Focus on Emerging Technologies
The partnerships will focus on high-growth and future-oriented sectors, including Artificial Intelligence, cybersecurity, robotics, semiconductors, advanced manufacturing, emerging technologies, green jobs and automotive technology.
The MoUs are expected to facilitate the establishment and strengthening of Centres of Excellence, industry-led training programmes and modern curriculum development.
They will also support trainer capacity building, knowledge sharing, apprenticeships and placement opportunities, enabling students and trainees to gain greater exposure to advanced technologies and current industry practices.
Boost to Industry-Academia Linkages
The initiative aims to bridge the gap between classroom learning and industry requirements by encouraging greater collaboration between technical institutions and employers.
Officials said the partnerships would help ensure that skill training remains responsive to changing market demands and equips learners with practical, job-ready capabilities.
The programme also places emphasis on digital transformation, innovation and sustainable development, with green skills identified as an important area for future workforce development.
Greater Opportunities for Women and Underprivileged Youth
The government said the initiative will also seek to widen access to technical education and skilled employment for women and economically disadvantaged communities.
The partnerships are expected to create additional pathways for young people to acquire specialised skills and access emerging career opportunities.
The strategic partners include 1M1B Foundation, Calderys, CIEL HR Services, Cloos India, Delphi-TVS Technologies, F5 India, Godrej Consumer Products, Hettich Poddar Wood Working Institute, iFOREST, Mahindra Holidays & Resorts India, OASME, Semantics, Siksha O Anusandhan University, THK India and Utkal University.
Commissioner-cum-Secretary of the Skill Development and Technical Education Department Bhupendra Singh Poonia, Director of Technical Education and Training Chakravarti Singh Rathore, World Skill Center CEO Rashmi Ranjan Mohapatra, along with senior officials and industry representatives, attended the programme.
The government expects the partnerships to further strengthen Odisha’s position as a hub for technical education and skill development while creating a stronger pipeline of industry-ready talent for the state’s future economy.
6, Oct 2026
Tara Tarini Temple Hundis Collect Over INR 25.91 Lakh, Foreign Currency Found
Purushottampur, Oct. 6 (UDN): The hundis at Odisha’s renowned Tara Tarini Temple in Ganjam district have yielded more than ₹25.91 lakh in offerings, along with foreign currency, gold and silver ornaments, officials said on Tuesday.
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The offerings were collected from five donation boxes at the temple, with the total amount counted at ₹25,91,743.
During the counting process, officials also found three foreign currency notes and seven foreign coins among the offerings.
Several gold and silver ornaments were recovered from the hundis, including decorative gold and silver eyes offered by devotees. Emotional letters written by devotees were also found inside the donation boxes.
The counting was conducted in the presence of Tara Tarini Temple Executive Officer Binod Behera, with officials from Purushottampur Tahasil overseeing the process.
The latest collection marks a significant rise compared with the previous counting, when the temple’s hundis yielded ₹7,17,540.
Officials said the funds collected through the donation boxes will be utilised for the development and improvement of the temple.
The historic Tara Tarini Temple, dedicated to Adi Shakti, stands atop Kumari Hills on the banks of the Rushikulya River near Purushottampur in Ganjam district and attracts devotees from across Odisha and beyond.
6, Oct 2026
Dharmendra Pradhan Seeks Centre’s Nod for Three Major Highway Projects in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, Oct. 6 (UDN): Sambalpur MP and former Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has urged Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari to grant administrative and financial approval for three key highway infrastructure projects in Odisha.
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In a letter to Gadkari, Pradhan sought the six-laning of the Sambalpur-Angul-Cuttack National Highway corridor, along with the construction of two-lane service roads on either side.
The MP highlighted the growing volume of passenger and freight traffic on the corridor, which serves as a vital link between western Odisha and major industrial, commercial and urban centres.
Four Underpasses Proposed on NH-55
Pradhan also requested approval for four underpasses along the Angul-Sambalpur stretch of NH-55 at Jindal Road, Jarapada, Jeranga and Charmal.
According to Pradhan, the proposals have been prepared by the Project Implementation Unit (PIU), Sambalpur, as long-term measures to improve road safety.
The stretch witnesses substantial movement of mining and commercial vehicles, increasing the risk of conflicts between heavy traffic, local commuters and pedestrians, he said.
Flyover Sought at Sambalpur Railway Station Square
The Sambalpur MP further sought the construction of a flyover at Sambalpur City Railway Station Square on NH-53.
He pointed out that passengers using the railway station are required to cross the busy highway, creating a significant safety concern. The location has also been identified as a potential accident black spot, according to his letter.
Pradhan urged the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways and the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) to consider all three proposals on priority.
He said timely implementation of the projects would help improve road safety, reduce traffic-related bottlenecks, facilitate the movement of passengers and goods, and strengthen connectivity across the region.
