public transport

Bhopal, March 5 The West Central Railway (WCR) has detected nearly 5.7 lakh instances of irregular travel in its Bhopal division over the past 11 months, and has collected a penalty of ₹36.30 crore, an official said on Thursday.The action was carried out between April and February of the...

New Delhi, March 3 A day after President Droupadi Murmu launched the Delhi government's 'Pink Saheli' smart card scheme, over 3,500 women obtained their pink cards from around 50 designated distribution centers across the capital on Tuesday.According to a senior official, 3,622 women...

Thane, March 3 The Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) will boost its revenue through advertising and earn more than ₹250 crore over the next five years, Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik said on Tuesday.The move aims to transform the state's iconic 'Lal Pari' (red buses) from...

New Delhi, March 2 Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) President Zou Jiayi visited the Delhi–Meerut Namo Bharat corridor on Monday and praised its strong focus on commuter comfort, inclusive design, and seamless multimodal integration.The visit began at the Sarai Kale Khan Namo Bharat...

New Delhi, March 2 The Delhi government has set up around 50 centres across the city to facilitate the issuance of the "Pink Saheli" cards, and the distribution process will begin on Tuesday.The Pink National Common Mobility card, launched by President Droupadi Murmu on Monday, will provide...

Jaipur, March 1 The Rajasthan Police has launched a technology-driven initiative to enhance women's safety in public transport in preparation for International Women's Day on March 8.Following the directions of DGP Rajeev Kumar Sharma, a special campaign has been initiated across the state to...

New Delhi, March 1 – Inspired by the Central government’s ‘One Nation, One Card’ initiative, the Delhi government, led by Rekha Gupta, is set to launch the National Common Mobility Card (NCMC) for women. President Droupadi Murmu is scheduled to formally launch the facility on Monday, an official...

Shillong, February 27 Members of the Meghalaya Legislative Assembly on Friday abandoned their official vehicles and chauffeurs, and boarded a bus to the New Shillong Township, where Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma showcased key infrastructure projects, including the upcoming secretariat and the...

New Delhi, February 27 Traffic restrictions and diversions will be in effect around the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in south Delhi on Saturday for a live music concert by Punjabi singer Karan Aujla, the Delhi Traffic Police said in an advisory.Special arrangements have been made for the "P-POP...

Chandigarh, February 25 – Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini announced in the Assembly on Wednesday a series of major decisions aimed at strengthening urban infrastructure and improving the quality of life for citizens, including the approval of the final alignment of the...

Kolkata, February 24 A specially decorated tram, dating back to World War II, was unveiled from a city depot on Tuesday to commemorate the anniversary of the introduction of the first tram service in the city in 1873.The vintage tram, named 'Geetanjali', began its journey from the Gariahat...

Meerut, February 23 – On its first day of operation, the Meerut Metro sparked excitement across the city, as commuters praised the new service for its speed, comfort, and modern infrastructure. Families and young passengers flocked to stations from the morning, eager to experience the city's...

New Delhi, February 23 Passengers traveling on the newly launched Namo Bharat train and Meerut Metro services expressed their happiness and gratitude, stating that the high-speed connectivity has dramatically reduced travel time across the National Capital Region, while also improving comfort...

February 22, New Delhi: After inaugurating the Meerut Metro and the Namo Bharat train, Prime Minister Narendra Modi traveled from the Shatabdi Nagar NAMO Bharat station to the Meerut South Station.During the journey, he also interacted with students and passengers. Our correspondent spoke with...

Meerut, February 22 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Meerut Metro and the Namo Bharat train at the Shatabdi Nagar Namo Bharat Station on Sunday, significantly boosting the government's efforts to improve regional connectivity and urban mobility in the National Capital Region (NCR)...

New Delhi, February 22 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Meerut in western Uttar Pradesh on Sunday to inaugurate and dedicate to the nation a series of major infrastructure projects worth approximately ₹12,930 crore, aimed at transforming regional connectivity and urban mobility in the...

New Delhi, February 21 The Pandit Pant Marg, between GRG Circle and PM Circle, will remain closed for general traffic movement for approximately 12 months, starting February 23, due to the construction of the underground Yuge Yugeen Bharat Metro Station, the Delhi Traffic Police said in an...

Ahmedabad, February 21 – A plan to deploy more than 3,000 electric buses, along with expanded metro connectivity and a Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS), to transform Ahmedabad’s urban transport network, was unveiled at the inauguration of the ‘Ahmedabad Next’ and ‘Mobility Exhibition’ on...

New Delhi, February 21 Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta expressed her gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday for the upcoming Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS, which, she said, would significantly ease daily commuting for thousands of residents.After visiting the Sarai Kale Khan...

New Delhi, February 21 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Meerut in western Uttar Pradesh on Sunday to inaugurate and dedicate a series of major infrastructure projects worth approximately Rs 12,930 crore to the nation. These projects are aimed at transforming regional connectivity and...