transportation

Keonjhar (Odisha), April 11 Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi inaugurated several projects on Saturday, including a new bridge over the Ardei Nala in his home district of Keonjhar.Majhi said the inauguration of the bridge fulfilled long-standing demands of the people of Bodapalasa Gram...

New Delhi, April 11 All user fee payments at national highway toll plazas across the country will be processed exclusively through digital modes, using FASTag or the Unified Payments Interface (UPI), starting Saturday, according to an official statement.This move represents a significant step...

New Delhi, April 11 – All India Congress Committee (AICC) Treasurer and former Delhi Assembly Speaker Ajay Maken on Friday accused the government of failing to address air pollution in the National Capital, claiming that the city's air quality has reached alarming levels.In a social media...

New Delhi, April 11 Delhi schools must ensure that at least 10% of their bus fleets transition to electric within two years, according to the government's draft EV policy.The new policy aims to establish a clear timeline for the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) across institutions...

Thiruvananthapuram, April 11 Auto-rickshaw drivers at the Thampanoor railway station went on a brief strike on Saturday morning to protest against one of their colleagues allegedly being beaten by a railway police officer the previous night, officials said.An official at the Thampanoor station...

Mumbai, April 10 The Maharashtra government has exempted heavy goods vehicles equipped with a "Driver Assist System" (DAS) from the mandatory requirement of having an attendant or cleaner on board, officials said on Friday.For this, the government has amended Rule 249 of the Maharashtra Motor...

Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh), April 10 Regional carrier Fly91 launched flight services on the Vijayawada-Hyderabad route on Friday, enhancing connectivity in the region.The inaugural function was held at Vijayawada International Airport, with Civil Aviation Minister K Ram Mohan Naidu...

Thane, April 10 The Sub-Regional Transport Office (SRTO) in Kalyan, Thane district, earned ₹437.80 crore in the 2025-26 fiscal, a 17.61% increase compared to last year's revenue of ₹372 crore, an official said on Friday.The SRTO Kalyan deposited ₹437.80 crore into the government treasury in...

Vadodara, April 10 A 60-year-old man was killed after a portion of a bus station collapsed on him in Vadodara city, Gujarat, on Friday afternoon, police said.The structure, made of plaster of Paris (PoP) and other materials, in the upper part of the central bus station in the Sayajiganj area...

Jaipur, April 10 A traffic police assistant sub-inspector in Rajasthan's Nagaur allegedly issued a fine to an electric vehicle for not having a pollution under control (PUC) certificate, prompting an inquiry, officials said on Friday.The incident came to light after a video surfaced on social...

New Delhi, April 9 Eicher Motors group firm, Royal Enfield, announced its entry into the electric motorcycle segment with the launch of the Flying Flea C6 bike on Thursday.Flying Flea is the new "city+ electric mobility" brand from Royal Enfield.The Flying Flea C6 (FF.C6) is priced at Rs...

New Delhi, April 9 – Electric vehicle financing platform Astranova Mobility has raised ₹60 crore in a funding round led by IvyCap Ventures, the company said on Thursday.The round also saw participation from existing investors – Asian Development Bank and Advantedge Founders. It also witnessed...

New Delhi, April 9 Around 800 people have experienced Delhi from the upper deck of the city's new electric double-decker bus following its launch about a month ago, viewing some of the capital's most recognizable locations.The service, which began on February 28, has seen higher foot traffic...

April 09, New Delhi – Iran has announced alternative shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz, warning vessels about potential risks from sea mines in the main transit lane, even as it prepares to partially reopen the strategic waterway.The Iranian Revolutionary Guards Navy (IRGC) released...

Jammu, April 9 Traffic on the Jammu-Srinagar national highway was restored on Thursday after landslides were cleared, which had blocked roads in the Ramban district of Jammu and Kashmir for the past two days.The strategic 270-km highway, the only all-weather road connecting Kashmir with the...

Shimla, April 8 A major accident was narrowly avoided in Himachal Pradesh's Chamba district on Wednesday when a portion of a road in a landslide-affected area collapsed as a state transport bus attempted to pass over it, causing the front tyre of the bus to fall off and hang precariously...

Patna, April 8 Bihar Transport Minister Shrawon Kumar on Wednesday asked owners of vehicles registered before 2019 to install High Security Registration Plates (HSRP) within a month.According to a statement issued by the department, Kumar said, "Nearly 52 lakh vehicles in the state are yet to...

New Delhi, April 8 Logistics costs in India have fallen to single digits, thanks to the rapid expansion of expressways and economic corridors, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said on Wednesday.Addressing the BME Conclave 2026, Gadkari said that a recent report prepared by IIT Chennai, IIT Kanpur...

Mumbai, April 8 Pune-based Sumeet SSG announced a strategic collaboration with Pinnacle Industries on Wednesday to provide ambulances for the Maharashtra Emergency Medical Services (MEMS 108) project.Sumeet SSG BVG Maharashtra EMS, a joint venture between Sumeet Group, facility management firm...

Jaipur, April 8 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated on Wednesday that Jaipur is set for a major infrastructure upgrade, following the Union Cabinet's approval for Phase-2 of the Jaipur Metro.He described the project as a significant step towards sustainable urban growth, aimed at expanding...