‘Mousetrap’: Sydney trains sniff out graffiti vandals with new technology

Sydney’s trains are being fitted with sniffing technology to catch graffiti vandals in the act.More than 30 offenders have already been caught under the scheme, which the state government is calling “mousetrap”.”This is innovative technology,” said Transport Minister Andrew Constance. “Mousetrap is on-board technology designed to scent the vapours of permanent markers, providing real-time information […]

Auditor-general Grant Hehir highlights state’s $900 million in construction cost blow-outs

The auditor-general has rebuked the state government for its management of major construction projects, citing $900 million worth of recent blow-outs. A report released on Thursday by auditor Grant Hehir into large construction initiatives found that the cost of 50 major projects built between 2010 and 2014 increased by about 7 per cent, despite all […]

Fortnight long unique “Dharmik darshan yatra” commence with ‘Khalsai jaho jalaal’

Patiala, May 7: Punjab today witnessed another historic occasion with the beginning of fortnight long unique “Dharmik Darshan Yatra” for displaying the holy relics of great Sikh gurus, Guru Hargobind Sahib ji , Guru Teg Bahadur ji and Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji, amidst traditional “Khalsai Jaho Jalal” from historic Gurdwara Dukh Niwaran Sahib. This […]

High Court issues notice in Moga bus molestation case

Chandigarh, May 7: (Punjab Update Bureau)-Taking suo motto notice, the Punjab and Haryana High Court today issued notice to the Punjab government and the Orbit Aviation for next Friday on May 15. The High Court has sought details of the buses run by the government and private buses plying in the state along with their […]