Ministry of Road Transport and Highways: News
New #MotorVehicleAct: Rs. 1,000 for jumping red light, and more
Heftier penalties and fines for traffic rule violations come into force today across the country as 63 clauses of the newly-amended Motor Vehicle Act will be implemented from Sunday.
India's pothole problem could soon be solved, thanks to IIM-B
Almost as long as India has had pucca roads, we have dealt with the pothole problem and the package deal it comes with- road accidents, water-logging, traffic jams, etc.
All highway projects will be completed in 3yrs: Nitin Gadkari
Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, on Saturday said that all highway projects in the country will be completed within three years by his department.
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90% Indians don't secure their children with seat belts
In what may not come as a shock to many, nine out of 10 Indians don't secure their children with seat belts while traveling in four-wheelers thus putting them at risk, according to a study.
India is getting new driving licenses: All details here
India's driving licenses (DLs) and vehicle registration certificates (RCs) are getting an overhaul, including a new, uniform look, and modern security features, starting July next year.
How to apply for your driving license online
The Indian law requires all citizens, aged 18 or above, to hold a driver's license issued in their name, to be able to drive anywhere in India.
Driving license, pollution-certificates can now be carried in digital form
On Tuesday, the government announced that driving licenses and pollution control certificates can now be carried in digital forms.
120 trucks entering Delhi fined for overloading this month
In a drive conducted earlier this month against overloaded commercial vehicles entering the national capital, Delhi Transport Department and the NHAI imposed fines on 120 trucks.
Women may be able to choose co-passengers in Ola, Uber
The Center is likely to direct taxi aggregators, mainly Ola and Uber, to introduce 'exclusive women pooling' option for its female passengers, in the wake of multiple incidents of assault.
Indian government approves Quadricycles, a new vehicle category
After a long legal battle, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has finally approved Quadricycles as a new category of small vehicles.
Uganda: 22 killed as bus hits a truck and tractor
At least 22 people, including three children, died when a bus hit a tractor driving with no lights at night and a truck last night in Kiryandongo, about 220 km north of Uganda's capital Kampala, police said today.
700km-long Hyperloop transportation system proposed to connect Anantapur-Amaravati-Vijayawada
US-based Hyperloop Transportation Technologies has proposed to set up a Hyperloop transportation system in Andhra Pradesh, which is an emerging form of an ultra-high-speed ground transportation system.
Bengaluru to become uninhabitable by 2030: IISc study
The country's IT city, Bengaluru, might become inhabitable by 2030, as per IISc.
Now, you have to pay more toll on National Highways
In what is being seen as unreasonable by transporters, and exactly the opposite by authorities, toll rates have been revised for National Highways.
Tendulkar urges Nitin Gadkari to act against fake helmet makers
Continuing his campaign for safe two-wheeler riding, cricket icon, and Rajya Sabha MP Sachin Tendulkar has written a letter to Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari seeking action against the manufacturers of low-quality helmets.
President, VP's vehicles to soon have number plates: Delhi HC
The vehicles of India's top constitutional authorities - the President, Vice President, Governors and L-Gs, will soon have to display their registration numbers.
Railway Minister's plan to take '50% cars' off Delhi's roads
Railway Minister Piyush Goyal has a plan to take send "50% cars off the roads" in Delhi: revive the long-neglected ring rail and link it with Delhi Metro services.
LPG supply might be hit as tankers go on strike
Thousands of LPG tankers went off the roads yesterday in the South and East in protest against new rules in the tender system.
Delhi government orders all public transport vehicles to install GPS
Come February 15, all public transport vehicles must have functional GPS in their vehicles, announced the Delhi government on Wednesday.
GPS, panic buttons on public transport vehicles mandatory from April
From April 1, it will be mandatory for all public transport vehicles, primarily taxis and buses, to have a tracking/GPS device and an alert button.
Thousands of TN buses on strike over 0.13% wage hike
Over 1L employees of various state transport corporations launched sudden indefinite strikes across Tamil Nadu after day-long talks with the government over wage hikes failed.
Drunk drivers causing death may get 7yrs in prison
Causing death by drunk-driving may soon land people in prison for up to seven years.
In major boost, Railways registers 50mn more passengers this year
In a significant development, the Indian Railways has registered an increase of 50mn passengers during April-November'17, an increase of roughly 1% over the corresponding period in 2016.
93 lakh truckers launch two-day strike against GST
Lakhs of truck drivers in India have launched a two-day strike today to protest the GST, diesel price hike and more.
From 31 October, no need to stop at highway toll-booths
The Electronic Toll Collection (ETC) will finally become a reality for pan-India on 31st October.
Futuristic travel: India could soon have metrinos, hyperloops and more!
Public transportation in India is set for a massive overhaul. If all goes according to plan, citizens can expect to have as many as six new modes of rapid mass transport.
Gadkari to Automakers: Shift to alternative fuels or be bulldozed
Union minister Nitin Gadkari's message, to automakers that produce vehicles which run on traditional fuel, is pretty clear - switch your cars to alternative fuel or he'll have no problem in "bulldozing" you to ensure that India's pollution level is at bay.
Delhi: Roads of the national capital are India's bloodiest
Delhi recorded the highest number of road accident deaths in 2016, according to "Road Accidents in India 2016" report by Road Transport and Highways Ministry.
Bengaluru: Man fails to repay Rs. 4000; caged-in with dogs
Hareesh, a 32-year-old daily wage worker, was allegedly locked in a dog-cage in Karnataka's Madikeri town by former employer Kishan as he failed to repay a Rs. 4,000 loan.
Modi announces Rs. 500cr relief for flood-hit Bihar
PM Narendra Modi has announced Rs. 500cr as relief for flood-hit Bihar after he undertook an aerial survey of the state along with CM Nitish Kumar.
Futuristic travel: India could soon have metrinos, hyperloops and more!
Public transportation in India is set for a massive overhaul. If all goes according to plan, citizens can expect to have as many as six new modes of rapid mass transport.
Delhi: IES Officer arrested for sexually assaulting JNU student
An IES (Indian Engineering Services) officer was arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting, stalking a Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) student.
Delhi Metro security wary after Metro blast in Russia
After an explosion in a Russian subway train claimed 10 lives on Monday, security at the Delhi Metro has been heightened.