Ministry of Road Transport and Highways

FASTag made mandatory for availing all discounts on national highways fee plazas

Users who wish to claim a discount for making return journey within 24 hours or any other local exemptions, shall be required to have a valid functional FASTag on the vehicle.

Aug 26, 2020, 17:53 PM IST

Digital tax collection: FASTag users may get 10% cashback, rebate on food plazas on highways

The FASTag users may get 10 percent cashback on paying toll, and they may also get a rebate on food plaza on NH/Expressways. 

Aug 20, 2020, 20:02 PM IST

Transport Ministry issues draft notification to bring two-wheeler helmets under compulsory BIS certification

This will enable to have only BIS certified helmets for two-wheelers to be manufactured and sold in India. 

Aug 01, 2020, 15:48 PM IST

Road Transport Ministry asks NIC to capture FASTag details before new vehicle registration

The Transport ministry is trying all possible measures to facilitate smooth commutation/transit of vehicles during lockdown.

Jul 12, 2020, 11:36 AM IST

Public comments invited on BS-VI level emission norms for Quadricycles

Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has invited suggestions and comments for the proposed amendment of Rule 115 to mandate BS-VI level emission norms for Quadricycle with effect from 1st April 2020. The amendment proposes to insert separate sub-rule 17B after the sub-rule 17A. 

Dec 27, 2019, 13:26 PM IST

Probe ordered after British Airways offloads Indian family

Pathak, who was travelling to Berlin from London has alleged that they were initially threatened and later made to deboard the aircraft. The child was reportedly three years old.

Aug 09, 2018, 19:11 PM IST

Government introduces new norms for commercial vehicles with national permit

The proposed amendment also provides that Driving License and Pollution Under Control certificates can be carried in physical or digital form. 

Jul 17, 2018, 19:28 PM IST

Time to renew your vehicle insurance? Owning PUC certificate is must

A bench headed by Justice Madan B Lokur also asked the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways to ensure that all fuel refilling centres in the National Capital Region (NCR) have PUC centres.

Aug 10, 2017, 17:43 PM IST

Govt starts process to probe USD 1.18 'bribery' in NHAI

The government has initiated action on the reports alleging payment of 1.18 million dollar bribes to the officials of the NHAI by an American firm, the Lok Sabha was informed on Thursday.

Aug 03, 2017, 14:06 PM IST

Mercedes-Benz can drive in BS VI models to India by 2018

The car maker has already sought help from various ministries, including Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, which has asked them to get in touch with oil and gas firms.

Jul 24, 2017, 16:10 PM IST

Government to make rear view sensors mandatory in all cars soon

Zee Media Bureau

New Delhi: Government will soon make rear view sensors or backup cameras mandatory in all new vehicles to avoid mishaps.

Sep 09, 2016, 17:13 PM IST

Due procedure followed in awarding Zojila tunnel tender: Govt

In the wake of the Congress Party alleging a corruption to the tune of Rs 10,500 crores in the Zojila Tunnel Tendering Process by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, the ministry on Tuesday stated that it had followed due procedure.

Jan 12, 2016, 23:43 PM IST

Govt sets up panel for safety features in new vehicles

Government has constituted a panel for introducing certain safety features in new vehicles, and is taking steps towards harmonising safety norms for cars followed globally, Parliament was informed on Tuesday.

Dec 16, 2014, 15:49 PM IST