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How these contenders will fare in Phase 1 of LS poll

How these contenders will fare in Phase 1 of LS poll

Rediff.com11 Apr 2019

The April 11 polling will decide the fate of several political bigwigs.

HP: 16 killed as bus falls into gorge

HP: 16 killed as bus falls into gorge

Rediff.com15 Jun 2008

The Himachal Pradesh Road Transport Corporation bus on way to Rampur from Bachri village fell into gorge near Kaichi More, about 18 km from Rampur, Superintendent of Police R M Sharma told PTI. The conductor was among the dead while the driver was injured.

Why NHAI may shut its electronic-tolling arm

Why NHAI may shut its electronic-tolling arm

Rediff.com30 Jul 2018

IHMCL implemented the FASTag electronic tolling of national highways, but due to technical glitches, road ministry is mulling the option of offering this job to a Korean company

Plan panel, ministry divided over toll policy

Plan panel, ministry divided over toll policy

Rediff.com20 Jul 2007

The ministry was supposed to send the policy for Cabinet clearance by February end.

Don't charge migrants for bus/train back home, says SC

Don't charge migrants for bus/train back home, says SC

Rediff.com29 May 2020

The apex court, which passed interim directions, said all migrant workers who are stranded at various places shall be provided food by concerned states and Union Territories (UTs) at places which shall be publicised and notified to them for the period they are waiting for their turn to board a train or a bus.

Sethusamudram falls out of favour with the Centre

Sethusamudram falls out of favour with the Centre

Rediff.com4 Jun 2014

The project is currently under litigation after environmental concerns were raised against the plan of linking the PalkBay and the Gulf of Mannar by creating a shipping channel through the shallow sea, says Ruchika Chitravanshi.

Portfolios announced: Rajnath gets Home, Sushma MEA, Gadkari transport

Portfolios announced: Rajnath gets Home, Sushma MEA, Gadkari transport

Rediff.com27 May 2014

The Rashtrapati Bhavan has come out with a communiqu announcing distribution of portfolios of the ministers sworn-in on Monday in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's council of ministers:

Ashok Leyland has 3-pronged plan for electric buses

Ashok Leyland has 3-pronged plan for electric buses

Rediff.com29 May 2017

It's bullish on electric vehicle segment as govt is keen to buy around 20-25k electric vehicles

Darjeeling toy train ready to chug again from Dec

Darjeeling toy train ready to chug again from Dec

Rediff.com17 Sep 2014

The heritage Darjeeling Himalayan Railways will resume the toy train services from December from Siliguri.

30 % of Bangalore's children suffer from asthma

30 % of Bangalore's children suffer from asthma

Rediff.com6 Nov 2007

Statistics reveal that in 1979 only 9 per cent of the children were affected with asthma, but the figure rose to almost 30 per cent in 2007.

The truth about India's highways

The truth about India's highways

Rediff.com16 Jan 2017

When Nitin Gadkari took charge as Road Transport and Highways Minister in 2014, he had set a target of constructing 40 km a day in two years. But construction at this point is a mere 16 km a day. Megha Manchanda on what ails the road sector.

Fundamentals of Indian economy strong, has capacity to bounce back: Modi

Fundamentals of Indian economy strong, has capacity to bounce back: Modi

Rediff.com9 Jan 2020

At the pre-Budget meeting at Niti Aayog, Modi called for a focussed effort from all stakeholders in order to achieve the target of $5 trillion economy. The participants urged the government to focus on credit expansion, exports growth, governance of PSBs, increasing consumption and job creation.

Amid COVID-19 crisis, hundreds stranded outside AIIMS, Safdarjung

Amid COVID-19 crisis, hundreds stranded outside AIIMS, Safdarjung

Rediff.com10 Apr 2020

Patients have been waiting for days, weeks and sometimes months for appointments for dialysis, chemotherapy and other emergency procedures.

Infrastructure: Govt policy inconsistent

Infrastructure: Govt policy inconsistent

Rediff.com25 Mar 2015

Corporatisation of NHAI was one of the achievements of the NDA govt.

T N Seshan, who gave teeth to Election Commission, is dead

T N Seshan, who gave teeth to Election Commission, is dead

Rediff.com11 Nov 2019

The legendary Seshan was not keeping good health for the past couple of years and he passed away at about 9.30 pm, a senior police official told PTI.

10 amazing road trips you can take from Delhi

10 amazing road trips you can take from Delhi

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

Get a slice of history or spend some time with nature.

Now pay toll only for distance travelled

Now pay toll only for distance travelled

Rediff.com12 Apr 2018

Geo-fencing to map vehicle route; pilot run expected on Delhi-Mumbai highway

Sitharaman unveils Rs 6 lakh cr stimulus, more to follow

Sitharaman unveils Rs 6 lakh cr stimulus, more to follow

Rediff.com13 May 2020

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday announced Rs 3 lakh crore collateral free automatic loan for businesses, including MSMEs, to benefit 45 lakh small businesses. Detailing parts of the Rs 20 lakh crore economic stimulus package, she said this loan will have a 4-year tenure and will have 12-month moratorium, she said.

Accident: Armymen's kin get Rs 2.52 cr in damages

Accident: Armymen's kin get Rs 2.52 cr in damages

Rediff.com15 Jan 2008

A local tribunal has awarded Rs 2.52 crore in claim petitions filed by the representatives of Army personnel killed in road accident at Chambalwas on Jammu-Srinagar National highway, sources said

Karnataka: Stray protests over Cauvery issue

Karnataka: Stray protests over Cauvery issue

Rediff.com6 Feb 2007

Some demonstrations have been held in parts of the state but the overall situation is peaceful.

Six-laning project hits roadblock

Six-laning project hits roadblock

Rediff.com19 Jun 2007

Contentious issues like land acquisition and sharing of toll seem to have put the approval of the new Model Concession Agreement for highway projects on hold.

Modi to visit Iran to boost economic ties

Modi to visit Iran to boost economic ties

Rediff.com17 May 2016

The visit will provide thrust to expand bilateral cooperation

First batch of Haj pilgrims leave Srinagar

First batch of Haj pilgrims leave Srinagar

Rediff.com22 Nov 2006

The Hajjis were carried in luxury buses owned by the State Road Transport Corporation from the Tourist Reception Centre.

Highway rides will soon become a lot smoother

Highway rides will soon become a lot smoother

Rediff.com11 Dec 2017

Toll booths may be kept 50 km apart for seamless travel

Police on high alert, 1,500 cops, commando team deployed at Sabarimala

Police on high alert, 1,500 cops, commando team deployed at Sabarimala

Rediff.com3 Nov 2018

Prohibitory order under section 144 CrPc banning assembly of four or more people will come into force at Pamba, Nilackal, Elavungal, and Sannidhanam from midnight Saturday till November 6 midnight.

Airtel to start PCO service on buses

Airtel to start PCO service on buses

Rediff.com25 Apr 2007

The revenue, which will come through the billing of recharge vouchers, will be shared in the ratio of 75 : 25 by Airtel and MSRTC respectively.

Centre opens 10 joint secy level posts for 'outstanding individuals'

Centre opens 10 joint secy level posts for 'outstanding individuals'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2018

The initiative is being called lateral recruitment to senior positions in the government.

New Bill to bring taxi services like Uber under law

New Bill to bring taxi services like Uber under law

Rediff.com9 Dec 2014

The proposed Road Transport & Safety Bill, expected to soon be cleared by the government, has for the first time incorporated clauses to bring companies such as like Uber, termed "aggregators", under the ambit of regulation.

'BJP's Ram Sethu claims lack scientific proof'

'BJP's Ram Sethu claims lack scientific proof'

Rediff.com16 Apr 2007

Baalu denied there was a delay in carrying out the dredging programme and said the dredger of the DCI had resumed work after repairs to an instrument.

New norms to curb car import misuse

New norms to curb car import misuse

Rediff.com15 Apr 2006

Centre mulls panel to make roads safer

Centre mulls panel to make roads safer

Rediff.com4 Apr 2007

With around 85,000 road accident deaths every year, the ministry for road transport and highways is considering a proposal to set up a Commissionerate for Safety.

Govt waives service tax for exporters

Govt waives service tax for exporters

Rediff.com17 Sep 2007

Providing relief to exporters hit by the rise in rupee value, the government on Monday announced they would be exempted from tax on services rendered by ports, road transport and railways.

Woman bus conductor stripped, molested in Maharashtra

Woman bus conductor stripped, molested in Maharashtra

Rediff.com4 Jun 2014

A woman bus conductor was allegedly molested and manhandled by a 30-year-old passenger in Dombivli, Thane in the outskirts of Mumbai following a heated altercation over boarding the bus from the front exit, police said.

5,000 km roads to be 2-laned

5,000 km roads to be 2-laned

Rediff.com27 Jan 2007

National highways in remote areas, intermediate and single roads are all set to be two laned, with the government having identified 5,000-km of such roads for upgradation.

British Airways offloads family over crying 3-yr-old

British Airways offloads family over crying 3-yr-old

Rediff.com9 Aug 2018

The bureaucrat has alleged that another Indian family was also offloaded as they offered biscuits to the child to console him.

J&K town protests attack on tourists

J&K town protests attack on tourists

Rediff.com14 Jul 2006

The town will observe a complete shutdown on Friday.

BJP can never be 'Modi or Shah's party': Gadkari

BJP can never be 'Modi or Shah's party': Gadkari

Rediff.com10 May 2019

He also dismissed the possibility of a fractured mandate and claimed the party will get more seats than the last Lok Sabha polls.

Modi launches 2 expressways, says infrastructure doesn't discriminate

Modi launches 2 expressways, says infrastructure doesn't discriminate

Rediff.com27 May 2018

While inaugurating the projects, Modi said highways construction has reached 27-km a day from mere 12-km a day during the Congress regime.

18 killed, 12 injured in collision

18 killed, 12 injured in collision

Rediff.com18 May 2007

The victims, all traveling in the lorry, were returning home after attending a marriage when the mishap occurred at Alur cross in the district.

India sees record spike of 896 COVID-19 cases, 37 deaths in 24 hrs

India sees record spike of 896 COVID-19 cases, 37 deaths in 24 hrs

Rediff.com11 Apr 2020

While the number of active COVID-19 cases stood at 6,039, as many as 515 people have been cured and discharged, and one had migrated, it said. The total number of cases include 71 foreign nationals.