Page 4 - Transportation
Desire for exercise in Covid times: A boom and a shortage for Hero Cycles
The surge in cycle demand could not have come at a better time for India's largest manufacturer, yet it is struggling to meet sales orders.
 "Desire for exercise in Covid times: A boom and a shortage for Hero Cycles")
Kisan Rail to reduce transport cost of perishables by Rs 1,000 a tonne
The scheduled time of a one-way journey is 31 hours and 45 minutes. This travel time is 15 hours less than the time taken in transporting such produce by road
 "Kisan Rail to reduce transport cost of perishables by Rs 1,000 a tonne")
India enters Unlock 2.0: Relaxations to new rules, all you need to know
Only essential activities will be allowed at least until July 31 in containment zones
 "India enters Unlock 2.0: Relaxations to new rules, all you need to know")
GVK Group cuts salaries by up to 30% from May as Covid-19 impacts business
The diversified group, which is into energy, resources, airports, transportation, hospitality and life sciences sectors, has around 1,800 workforce
 "GVK Group cuts salaries by up to 30% from May as Covid-19 impacts business")
UPSRTC to inquire on overcharging for taxi rides from Delhi airport to UP
The committee has been asked to submit a report within 24 hours.
 "UPSRTC to inquire on overcharging for taxi rides from Delhi airport to UP")
Covid-19 hinterland digest: Kanpur means business, Jaipur crime rate drops
Only half of the transport office will be allowed to open with 33 per cent of the staff
 "Covid-19 hinterland digest: Kanpur means business, Jaipur crime rate drops")
Delhi govt asks trade unions to help find labour amid coronavirus outbreak
State governments, particularly those like Delhi that witnessed an exodus of migrant workers after the lockdown was announced
 "Delhi govt asks trade unions to help find labour amid coronavirus outbreak")
Vegetables price jump 40% as coronavirus lockdown hits transportation
In Mumbai, cabbage and cauliflower were available at Rs 80 a kg and Rs 120 a kg, respectively, as against Rs 60 and Rs 80 a kg late last week.
 "Vegetables price jump 40% as coronavirus lockdown hits transportation")
India needs $2.64-trn investment to meet UN's Sustainable Development Goals
At $701.5 billion, the greatest private sector opportunity in the country is investment in achieving and maintaining universal access to electricity, which is the seventh SDG.
 "India needs $2.64-trn investment to meet UN's Sustainable Development Goals")
Addressing challenges offer scope for growth in electronics sector: IT Secy
He added that challenges in sectors like agriculture, transportation, energy, logistics and industrial automation also present opportunities for developing solutions.
 "Addressing challenges offer scope for growth in electronics sector: IT Secy")
Building innovative transport networks
Developing a 21st century transportation system requires not just building new roads, train tracks and bridges, but a reimaging of what transportation will look like in the decades to come
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Goods transport cross borders
The Carnet issued in the country of departure serves as a Customs control document in the countries of departure, transit and destination
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A380 to Tata Nano: Experts fail to read tea leaves on future of transport
Why some of the ideas currently in vogue could be as mistaken as the A380 and the Nano
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50% trucks have gone off roads in West Bengal due to cash crunch
According to the Calcutta Goods Transport Association, goods carriers were being asked to pay bribes in other states
 "50% trucks have gone off roads in West Bengal due to cash crunch")
Flywheel Logistics to infuse Rs 120 crore for expansion
To support expansion, the company has appointed PwC for advising on equity infusion
