Road transport

'Win-Win Situation': Nitin Gadkari Urges Auto Industry To Promote Vehicle Scrapping Policy

Nitin Gadkari said the automakers should work towards ramping up their production capacity and support the country to become the largest auto industry in the world.

Sep 26, 2023, 10:22 AM IST

Validity of expired vehicle-fitness, permit, driving license, registration extended till September 30

The Union Minister of Road Transport & Highways, Nitin Gadkari on Tuesday (June 9, 2020) announced to extend the validity of the expired vehicle-fitness, permit, driving license, and registration till September 30.

Jun 09, 2020, 19:28 PM IST

Horn, ok, post: Maharashtra Roadways' driver caught checking Facebook while driving

A state roadways bus driver was caught on camera checking his social media accounts while driving. The same social media is now slamming him for being reckless.

Apr 13, 2018, 20:47 PM IST

1.5 lakh die in 5 lakh accidents every year: Govt

As on July 21, bridges inventory and condition survey of 1.62 lakh bridges including 1,26,233 culverts has been carried out and a total 147 bridges have been found under distress condition.

Jul 27, 2017, 14:49 PM IST

Govt approves Rs 2,600-crore highway projects across five states

Government on Tuesday approved nine highway projects in five states to be executed at a cost of Rs 2,600 crore.

Sep 20, 2016, 20:17 PM IST

Truckers threaten to continue strike, govt refuses to budge

Demanding scrapping of the existing toll system and one-time payment of taxes and simplification of TDS procedure, truckers proceeded on an indefinite strike on Thursday morning.

Oct 02, 2015, 08:42 AM IST

Bill for converting 101 rivers into waterways in next session

Keen on promoting water transport, the government will introduce a bill in the upcoming monsoon session of Parliament that seeks to convert 101 rivers across the country into waterways.

Jul 05, 2015, 11:35 AM IST

Govt plans Rail Corp exclusively for major ports: Gadkari

To bolster port development, the Centre plans to set up a Railway Corporation exclusively to build rail connectivity to 12 major ports.

Dec 14, 2014, 12:17 PM IST