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Odisha State Transport Authority to fine vehicles without HSRP from Jan 15

The law enforcing agencies will enforce the fitment on these vehicles from January 15, Additional Commissioner, Transport, Enforcement, L.M. Sethi, said

Delhi Metro: NCR's 'lifeline' turns 20, begins new era of modern commuting

Metro rails are considered a test case for public-private partnership (PPP), but DMRC's brush with PPP has not been a happy one

2 district food & civil supplies controllers held in Punjab transport scam

The Punjab Vigilance Bureau on Tuesday said it has arrested two district food and civil supplies controllers (DFSCs) in connection with the alleged foodgrain transportation tender scam. The Vigilance Bureau had recently said it has filed a charge sheet before a court in Ludhiana against former cabinet minister and Congress leader Bharat Bhushan Ashu and two others in the alleged foodgrain transportation tenders scam. During investigation, the VB arrested Sukhwinder Singh Gill, then DFSC Ludhiana West and Harveen Kaur then DFSC Ludhiana East. At present, Sukhwinder Singh Gill is posted as DFSC Faridkot and Harveen Kaur as DFSC Jalandhar, a VB spokesperson said in an official statement here. "These accused were members/conveners of district tender committee at the time of allotment of the tenders. They along with other members of committee were responsible to check the relevant documents attached with the tenders including list of transport vehicles but they had not verified the ...

FAME II scheme helps put EV transportation on a par with ICE vehicles

The incentive scheme helps put green transportation on a par with ICE vehicles

How to scrap an old car: Here're RTO rules for scrapping, deregistration

Nitin Gadkari says people opting for scrapping should get a discount on new vehicles

Mumbai taxi and auto drivers to go on an indefinite strike from Sep 15

Over 200,000 autorickshaw drivers and 48,000 taxi drivers are expected to join the indefinite strike

Delhi: Hundreds of metro commuters affected as tech snag hits Yellow Line

Hundreds of Delhi Metro commuters faced a harrowing time on a busy Monday morning as a technical snag in a train between Sultanpur and Ghitorni stations led to a chaos at several stations. The Yellow Line of the Delhi Metro connects Samyapur Badli in Delhi to HUDA City Centre in Gurugram. Several people were stranded between 7 am and 10 am as services were not available between Sultanpur and Ghitorni due to a "technical issue" in a train, official sources said. Many commuters took to Twitter, posting pictures and videos of the chaos at and around metro stations. In one of the videos, people were also seen riding a truck to reach their destination. In another video, a commuter was seen asking for a lift from a plumber who was on a bicycle and pedalled almost 7 km to help him reach office. "When DMRC services got halted, Rajendra helped me reach office by pedalling almost 7 km without taking a single penny. We are stranger to each other but he didn't think for a second before offeri

What is Nord Stream 1 pipeline, and why is it critical for Europe?

Nord Stream 1 is the biggest pipeline transporting cheap natural gas between Russia and Europe via Germany

Delhi schools, students in a jam as state-owned bus fleet is withdrawn

Costs rise for all sides as state govt is forced to look at options providing a safe, economical transport option

Govt wants to end problem of long queues at toll plazas: Nitin Gadkari

The government is looking at new technologies to replace toll plazas in the country and the new system will be introduced in the next six months, Minister Nitin Gadkari informed the Rajya Sabha.

Explained: INSTC, the transport route that has Russia and India's backing

INSTC is a 7,200 km-long transportation network offering the shortest connectivity route to its member states. It was established on September 12, 2000, by Iran, Russia and India

Rains subside in Mumbai, transport services normal; IMD issues red alert

Even as Mumbaikars got some respite from the downpour, the IMD has issued a red alert for the city and its suburbs warning that very heavy to extremely heavy rainfall is likely

Sugar mills question export quota allotment; Centre says it's transparent

ISMA ups 2021-22 sugar production estimate to a record 36 million tonnes

Delhi transport minister urges people to stop depending on private vehicles

The Dialogue and Development Commission of Delhi (DDCD) on Sunday organised a neighbourhood "Raahgiri Day" programme on the theme of "Yuddh Pradushan Ke Viruddh" in outer Delhi's Najafgarh

Delhi govt aims to convert its entire transport system to electric: Sisodia

The Delhi government aims to convert its entire transport fleet to an electric vehicle system in the next 25 years

Bajaj Electricals, Mahindra Logistics ink Rs 1,000 crore outsourcing deal

Involves end-to-end redesign of Bajaj Electricals' logistics by Mahindra, with the twin aim of achieving enhanced and industry-best service levels, and cost saving of over 25%

Interstate DTC bus services suspended owing to farmers' protest: Official

Interstate buses of DTC have not been plying since November 27 due to the farmers' protest against the Centre's new farm laws at the borders of the city, a senior official said on Friday.

Cash-strapped MSRTC seeks Rs 3,600 cr govt funds to pay salaries

The Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation has sought Rs 3,600 cr from the state government for payment of salaries and other essential expenses, Transport Minister Anil Parab said on Friday.

Transporters mull surrendering vehicles as loan moratorium comes to an end

As per IFTRT's estimates, close to 50,000 vehicles are likely to be returned

Passenger transport bodies say sector on verge of collapse, seek govt help

The Bus and Car Operators Confederation of India (BOCI) and the Delhi Contract Bus Association sought government intervention to "save" contract carriage