News for 'Road Transport and Highways'

Soon, smart tolling to iron out traffic wrinkles

Soon, smart tolling to iron out traffic wrinkles

Rediff.com30 Dec 2015

The intention is to have a model with a single-clearing house.

What Tesla must do to get tax concessions in India

What Tesla must do to get tax concessions in India

Rediff.com11 Sep 2021

The heavy industries ministry has asked US-based electric car major Tesla to first start manufacturing its iconic electric vehicles in India before any tax concessions can be considered, government sources said. They said that the government is not giving such concessions to any auto firm and giving duty benefits to Tesla will not send a good signal to other companies that have invested billions of dollars in India. Tesla has demanded reduction in import duties on electric vehicles (EVs) in India.

The National Highway: The Kashmir Valley's death trap

The National Highway: The Kashmir Valley's death trap

Rediff.com29 Jun 2016

The Pampore attack 'has the stamp of LeT written all over it.'
'They are exactly like the so-called fidayeen of the 1999-2003 phase, when J&K witnessed a surge in suicide attacks on various important garrisons,' says Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain (retd), who served as the General Officer Commanding 15 Corps in Kashmir.

Terrorist, woman killed in attack on CRPF camp in Udhampur

Terrorist, woman killed in attack on CRPF camp in Udhampur

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

One of the women later succumbed to injuries in the hospital.

A Qute option for Indian roads

A Qute option for Indian roads

Rediff.com17 Jun 2018

The Qute infant of the four-wheel world is Bajaj Auto's quadricycle. The Qute infant of the four-wheel world is Bajaj Auto's quadricycle. It is finally set to hit the India roads but the challenge of creating a new category in the competitive automobile market has only just begun.

Is Rs 36,000 a night austere?

Is Rs 36,000 a night austere?

Rediff.com25 Sep 2009

Despite claims of an 'austerity drive' by the United Progressive Alliance government and the Congress party, some Union ministers appeared to prefer upmarket accommodation during their official visits to the United States.

Govt in talks with UK for infra projects: Minister

Govt in talks with UK for infra projects: Minister

Rediff.com29 Jul 2010

The minister, however, refused to divulge the names of the companies saying that there were many of them and he could not name them just then.

'FAME must include tractors and LCVs'

'FAME must include tractors and LCVs'

Rediff.com15 Jun 2024

'The scheme excludes tractors, light commercial vehicles, and medium and heavy commercial vehicles.'

Golden Quad phase-I to be completed by Dec '04

Golden Quad phase-I to be completed by Dec '04

Rediff.com8 Jul 2003

The first phase of the four-lane Golden Quadrilateral highway, connecting all the four corners of the country, is scheduled to be completed by the end of 2004, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways B C Khanduri said in Nagpur on Tuesday.

No plan to ban petrol-diesel vehicles: Gadkari

No plan to ban petrol-diesel vehicles: Gadkari

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

"There were discussions and the ministry had received suggestions that petrol-diesel vehicles should be banned. I would like to clarify that the government does not intend to ban petrol and diesel vehicles. We are not going to do anything like that," Gadkari said, addressing a gathering at the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) annual convention, 2019.

US court summons Kamal Nath in '84 riots case

US court summons Kamal Nath in '84 riots case

Rediff.com7 Apr 2010

Road Transport and Highways Minister Kamal Nath has been summoned by a US federal district court for his alleged role in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots based on a case filed by a Sikh outfit.

'Canada is not reaching out to India'

'Canada is not reaching out to India'

Rediff.com29 Mar 2010

Canada is not reaching out to India to the extent it could have, said Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Kamal Nath.

Redevelop at least 1 railway station in each state: Modi

Redevelop at least 1 railway station in each state: Modi

Rediff.com18 Feb 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said re-developed railway stations would become iconic structures and centres of economic activity.

No beacon lights for PM, ministers from May 1

No beacon lights for PM, ministers from May 1

Rediff.com19 Apr 2017

It has been decided to do away with beacons of all kinds on top of all categories of vehicles in the country.

When Stalin Met Thala...

When Stalin Met Thala...

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

What some of our leaders were up to over the weekend.

Skilling to become mandatory in govt tenders

Skilling to become mandatory in govt tenders

Rediff.com17 Jul 2016

Government tenders could soon go to bidders who promise to train highest number of youth.

Thousands to reach Mumbai as city gears up for rival Sena Dussehra rallies

Thousands to reach Mumbai as city gears up for rival Sena Dussehra rallies

Rediff.com5 Oct 2022

A railway official said a train has been booked for the Dussehra rally from Nanded city in central Maharashtra.

Govt finalises new toll policy

Govt finalises new toll policy

Rediff.com23 Jul 2007

Union Minister for Shipping, Road Transport and Highways TR Baalu has said the new toll policy has been finalised by the government, while the toll rules are under formulation.

Demystifying the new Motor Vehicles Act

Demystifying the new Motor Vehicles Act

Rediff.com28 Sep 2019

While some states have proposed to dilute the hefty penalty provisions in the Act, there are those like West Bengal which have refused to implement right away.

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

PSUs in fast lane on capex push, top 10 shares nearly double

PSUs in fast lane on capex push, top 10 shares nearly double

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

Public-sector enterprise stocks have seen a good run thus far in 2023-24 (FY24), with the S&P BSE PSU Index surging by over 26 per cent during the period, compared to an 11 per cent increase in the benchmark S&P BSE Sensex.

Nitin Gadkari's ambitious 5-year roadmap

Nitin Gadkari's ambitious 5-year roadmap

Rediff.com5 Jun 2019

The minister said that the priority for him will be "rolling out all stuck highway projects that include many of the IL&FS projects within 100 days".

Disposal of bodies, relief transport pose fresh challenge

Disposal of bodies, relief transport pose fresh challenge

Rediff.com30 Jun 2013

With the majority of pilgrims evacuated from Badrinath, disposal of bodies lying in affected areas and transportation of relief material to locals in flooded villages on Sunday posed a fresh challenge to authorities in Uttarakhand.

Car insurance may come with accident cover

Car insurance may come with accident cover

Rediff.com5 Jan 2010

Road ministry mulls a fee of Rs 15 for such a cover.

Asset monetisation worth Rs 96,000 crore completed

Asset monetisation worth Rs 96,000 crore completed

Rediff.com13 Apr 2022

The Centre has completed asset monetisation worth Rs 96,000 crore during FY22, surpassing the target of Rs 88,000 crore. For FY23, it has set itself a goal of Rs 1.62 trillion, and already has a pipeline of assets worth Rs 1.6 trillion under advanced stages of implementation, an official said. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday reviewed the progress made by several ministries and nudged departments to achieve the targets set for them, the official added.

Not just smart cities, govt promises houses for Rs 5 lakh!

Not just smart cities, govt promises houses for Rs 5 lakh!

Rediff.com10 Feb 2016

'We will be able to provide 450 square feet house in Rs 5 lakh,' Nitin Gadkari said.

Auraiya road accident: 1 more migrant dies, toll 26

Auraiya road accident: 1 more migrant dies, toll 26

Rediff.com17 May 2020

24 migrant workers were declared dead on Saturday early morning when a trailer truck carrying sacks of lime along with people rammed into the back of a stationary truck with many migrant workers sitting in it near a roadside eatery on the national highway in Auraiya.

Drilling machine airlifted as U'khand rescue op enters Day 4, workers safe

Drilling machine airlifted as U'khand rescue op enters Day 4, workers safe

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

The new machine, that landed at the Chinyalisaur helipad, over 30 kilometres from the tunnel on the Chardham route, is being put into service, amid apprehension by workers at the site on the progress of the multi-agency rescue operations.

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.

Govt aims at 17,661 km of new expressways by 2022

Govt aims at 17,661 km of new expressways by 2022

Rediff.com10 Sep 2009

The Union Road Transport and Highways Ministry proposes to build a huge network of expressways by 2022, also the final year of the Thirteenth Five-Year Plan.The ministry plans to build expressways in 3 phases -- by 2012, 2017 and 2022 -- and, accordingly, it has prepared a draft report for a network of the proposed 17,661-km of stretches.The report has suggested the government set up the proposed expressways on both an annuity and a public-private partnership (PPP) basis.

Fadnavis in court admits to 'inadvertent mistake' in poll affidavit

Fadnavis in court admits to 'inadvertent mistake' in poll affidavit

Rediff.com9 May 2023

Fadnavis (52), in an explanatory statement submitted to civil judge VM Deshmukh on April 15, said there was no intention to deliberately conceal information about the two "insignificant" complaint cases.

Narendra Modi named fDi Personality of the Year

Narendra Modi named fDi Personality of the Year

Rediff.com26 Aug 2009

The fDi Personality of the Year awards recognise the political and business leaders around the world who have been the most proactive, dynamic and innovative in securing foreign investment and improving the business environments of their jurisdictions.

Better mobility for the physically challenged

Better mobility for the physically challenged

Rediff.com4 Aug 2008

The kits for converting regular two-wheelers to those for the physically challenged will be sold only by select manufacturers who will need prior approval from the government after testing for brakes and the ability to handle gradation. Only workshops approved for fitment of the kits can make the changes to the vehicle. The approval, according to this notification, will be based on competence, availability of necessary equipment, experience in the relevant field and manpower.

No fears of food crisis: Min

No fears of food crisis: Min

Rediff.com7 Aug 2009

Allaying apprehensions of a food crisis in view of poor monsoon, minister of road transport and highways Kamal Nath said on Friday the country has enough foodgrain reserves to tackle even the worst monsoon situation.

Govt nod for fuel mix of hydrogen with CNG

Govt nod for fuel mix of hydrogen with CNG

Rediff.com16 Jul 2008

The Standing Committee on Emission Regulation - under the Ministry of Shipping, Road Transport & Highways - today approved addition of hydrogen to CNG (compressed natural gas) for use in vehicles. The proposal is to use CNG with 20 per cent hydrogen content.

Motor Vehicles Bill to be re-introduced without major changes

Motor Vehicles Bill to be re-introduced without major changes

Rediff.com17 Jun 2019

Changes in the draft essentially mean that the year of the Motor Vehicles Bill 2016 will change to 2019 besides other such technical amendments. But the contents of the bill remain the same.

Indian roads: World Bank to invest $1bn a year

Indian roads: World Bank to invest $1bn a year

Rediff.com8 Aug 2003

World Bank, which plans to invest $1 billion a year in India's transport sector, on Friday proposed a separate 'road maintenance fund' through fuel tax and user charges for development of highways.

Private sector set to make a big splash on highways

Private sector set to make a big splash on highways

Rediff.com4 Jul 2016

With its new hybrid annuity model, the government is confident of getting more funds from India Inc.