DNA: Horrifying report of transport ministry on road accidents
In our country in the year 2020, the number of people in road accidents is same as those who because of COVID-19. As per the new report of Union Ministry of Road and Transport, the number of people who died in serious road accidents in India has increased.
May 27, 2022, 04:28 AM IST
Transport Ministry issues proposal to formalise movement of foreign personal vehicles
As per the notification foreign-registered vehicle shall also carry a valid insurance policy and driving licence or international driving permit, whichever is applicable.
Mar 18, 2022, 18:32 PM IST
Govt makes display of Fitness Certificate, Registration Mark mandatory on vehicles
In the case of auto-rickshaws, e-rickshaws, e-carts and quadricycles, too, it shall be exhibited on the upper edge of the left side of the windscreen if fitted.
Mar 03, 2022, 18:49 PM IST
Govt makes vehicle fitness test mandatory through Automated Testing Station from THIS date
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways have issued a draft notification seeking suggestions about mandating vehicle fitness certificates through automated machines.
Feb 04, 2022, 15:33 PM IST
Govt issues notification for retrofitting CNG/ LPG kits on vehicles, replacement of diesel engines
In the latest draft notification issued by the Transport Ministry, Government of India, modification of vehicles has been allowed for retro fitment of CNG and LPG kits for vehicles. This modification can also be done in the case of diesel and petrol engines to be replaced by CNG and LPG engines in the case of Bharat Stage (BS-VI) vehicles weighing less than 3.5 tonnes.
Jan 29, 2022, 16:52 PM IST
Centre will ask all vehicle makers to produce flex-fuel engines: Nitin Gadkari
Union minister Nitin Gadkari said that the government will ask all vehicle manufacturers to make flex-fuel engines.
Oct 20, 2021, 22:58 PM IST
Don’t sell made in China cars in India: Gadkari tells Elon Musk’s Tesla
Tesla is urging the Indian government to reduce the import taxes on electric vehicles.
Oct 08, 2021, 16:30 PM IST
How to scrap your old vehicle as per the new policy; check the process here
The government’s new Vehicle Scrappage Policy has laid down comprehensive guidelines about how old vehicles in the country will be scrapped or discarded. Under this new policy, government and commercial vehicles older than 15 years and private vehicles older than 20 years will be scrapped or destroyed.
Aug 31, 2021, 09:50 AM IST
4 new rules of transport ministry regarding road accident
The transport ministry has framed 4 new rules regarding road accidents. Watch the video to know the new rules.
Dec 20, 2020, 21:48 PM IST
In a first, govt to set up National Advisory Board for road and vehicle safety
The Advisory National Road Safety Board will consist of experts and professionals who will guide and advise the government on issues of road and vehicle safety.
Dec 09, 2020, 09:23 AM IST
Centre's advisory to state not to travel via public transport
Central government circulate advisory to state govt regarding transportation via public transport.
Mar 18, 2020, 20:52 PM IST
With eye on road safety, Rajya Sabha clears Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Bill
The legislation seeks to weed out corruption, improve road safety and usher in use of technology to regulate traffic.
Jul 31, 2019, 21:34 PM IST
Now, microdots in vehicles to check theft, trace stolen vehicles
Microdot technology involves spraying the body and parts of the vehicle or any other machine with microscopic dots, which give a unique identification. Use of this technology will help check theft of vehicles and also use of fake spare parts.
Jul 29, 2019, 18:16 PM IST
Basic safety features mandatory in every car, deadline by 1st July 2019
Central road and transport ministry make basic safety features mandatory in every car. The deadline is set for 1st July 2019. Watch to know how is this going to affect financially.
Oct 31, 2017, 17:19 PM IST
US regulators open probe into recall of nearly 1.7 million Hyundai, Kia models
US safety regulators have opened a formal investigation into the recall of nearly 1.7 million vehicles by Hyundai Motor Co and affiliate Kia Motor Corp over engine defects, according to filings published Saturday.
May 20, 2017, 18:34 PM IST
Goa to Mumbai in 6 hrs with new 4-lane highway: Gadkari
With the construction of 4-lane Mumbai-Goa highway, to be completed by 2018, travel time will reduce to six hours, Union Transport Minister?Nitin Gadkari said here today.
Sep 22, 2016, 15:36 PM IST
SC slams Centre over road accidents; CJI asks is this a Panchayat going on here
The Supreme Court on Friday came down heavily on the Centre for not filing it's response in a matter pertaining to road accidents.
Aug 12, 2016, 12:21 PM IST
Centre may fix upper cap of fares for aggregators like Ola,Uber
Suggesting a stricter regulatory regime for app-based taxi aggregators like Ola and Uber, a high-level government-appointed panel today recommended capping of their fares.
Jun 13, 2016, 20:52 PM IST
Two-wheelers to get anti-lock braking system
Number of accidents is highest among two-wheelers, therefore, the government and the transport ministry has decided to upgrade all two-wheelers with an anti-lock braking system by 2018.
Sep 21, 2015, 09:33 AM IST
Govt mulls blocking of apps of Uber,Ola, others across country
The official added that it is technically not possible to block an application only in Delhi and the execution can only happen at the national level.
Apr 05, 2015, 16:35 PM IST
