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Jaipur: The Jaipur Regional Transport Office (RTO) Saturday started a week-long inspection of long-distance buses following the bus fire on Jodhpur-Jaisalmer highway which claimed 26 lives recently. Jaipur RTO-I has formed an expert committee to carry out these inspections."We are focusing on three things during this inspection. First, we are checking whether these buses have valid permits and other necessary clearances. Second, we are ensuring these buses do not use fake chassis or registration plates. Lastly, we are checking the brand names written on the buses and if the owners violated any provisions while customising the interiors," stated Rajendra Singh Rathore, Jaipur RTO I.The decision came after at least 20 people died when a bus caught fire on the Jodhpur-Jaisalmer Highway on Oct 14. Investigations revealed that the fire broke out following a short circuit in the air-conditioning system of the bus. Investigations also revealed that the door of the bus got jammed, preventing the passengers from escaping on board."We are determined not to allow any buses from plying in and out of Jaipur violating the RTO norms. The inspection will determine the level of violations these bus owners and bus drivers commit. On day one, we issued more than 50 challans for different types of violations," a transport official stated.On Saturday, the RTO team carried out inspections at different bus stops across the city, including Sindhi Camp and Transport Nagar bus stand. Officials stated such inspections would continue throughout this week, at least until Friday.
Mumbai: The death toll in Monday's BEST bus crash rose to seven and the number of injured to 42 even as the driver, Sanjay More, booked for culpable homicide not amounting to murder, claimed he had noticed a spark and mistakenly accelerated the bus instead of applying brakes. Seeking More's custody, police said they want to investigate if he intentionally used the vehicle as a weapon. The bus on Route 332 had accelerated on a congested 200m stretch near Kurla station hitting vehicles and pedestr ...Read More >
The Delhi-Mumbai Expressway's Wayside Amenity Stations, initiated by NHAI, are revolutionizing the travel experience for long-distance truck drivers. These driver-centric stations offer essential facilities such as rest areas, dining, and refueling, significantly enhancing comfort, safety, and convenience for India's highway heroes. The Delhi-Mumbai Expressway, one of the most ambitious infrastructure projects by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, is setting new standards in eco-sensit ...Read More >
Tirupati: A large consignment of mobile phones in the luggage compartment of the Vemuri Kaveri Travels bus may have significantly intensified the inferno and accelerated the loss of lives, it has emerged.A consignment of 234 new smartphones was being transported in the bus going to Bengaluru from Hyderabad. Preliminary investigation revealed that a Hyderabad-based businessman, identified as Manganath, was transporting the consignment of mobile phones, worth approximately Rs 46 lakh, Kurnool polic ...Read More >
New Delhi: Three Indian citizens vanished mysteriously in Tehran. Darkness closed in as hope seemed lost. A ruthless Pakistani gang with potential links to ISI snatched them away, casting a shadow of fear. But relentless Indian diplomats refused to back down. Against all odds, a daring rescue mission ignited. Now, the captives are free, and a chilling game of espionage comes to light. The Punjab-based trio - Amritpal Singh from Hoshiarpur, Jaspal Singh from SBS Nagar and Hushnapreet Singh from Sangrur - had landed in Iran on May 1. Promised a clandestine route to Australia via Dubai and Tehra ...Read More >
A bus fire near Thaiyat village in Jaisalmer claimed 20 lives. Authorities have released helpline numbers for the public to assist in identifying victims and supporting affected families. DNA identification efforts are underway, with an expert team en route to Jodhpur. A day after 20 passengers were killed after a bus travelling from Jaisalmer to Jodhpur caught fire on Tuesday, authorities in the District Administration of Jodhpur and Jaisalmer have issued their respective helpline numbers for t ...Read More >
Jaisalmer: The death toll in the tragic fire accident involving a sleeper bus, travelling from Jaisalmer to Jodhpur, rose to 21 on Wednesday. Ten-year-old Yunus succumbed to his injuries during treatment at Mahatma Gandhi Hospital in Jodhpur earlier this morning. Four other patients remain on ventilators in a critical condition at the hospital.The govt, meanwhile, suspended acting district transport officer (DTO) Surendra Singh and assistant administrative officer Chunni Lal of Chittorgarh transport department, who approved the modified body of the bus.Police filed an FIR based on a complaint ...Read More >
Tiruchirappalli (Tamil Nadu) [India], July 16 (ANI): Tamil Nadu Municipal Administration Minister KN Nehru on Wednesday flagged off buses from the new bus terminus of Kalaignar Dr M. Karunanidhi Integrated Bus Terminal in Trichy. The fully air-conditioned bus terminus became operational in Trichy recently. Also Read | Mumbai Horror: 2 Teenage Male Friends Forced To Indulge in Unnatural Sex Over Money Dispute; Accused Filmed Act and Threatened Victims, Arrested. Tamil Nadu Municipal Administration Minister KN Nehru asserted that all essential amenities have been provided at the bus terminal, ...Read More >
Mumbai: In a major safety enforcement drive ahead of the upcoming academic year, the Mumbai Central and Wadala Regional Transport Offices (RTO) penalised 139 school buses and collected fines worth Rs 7 lakh after inspecting 402 buses over the past 30 days. The action comes as the Maharashtra government's new school bus safety regulations(2025) are implemented following concerns over continued safety violations. 28 Private Vehicles Found Operating Illegally as School Buses The inspection drive revealed serious lapses in student transport safety. Officials found that in 28 cases, private vehic ...Read More >
Mumbai: Senior BJP leader Ravindra Chavan is all set to become the next Maharashtra BJP chief as he filed his nomination for the post of party's state president on Monday. Mr. Chavan presented the nomination forms to Union Minister Kiran Rijiju, who has been appointed as a central observer for the elections by the BJP. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and outgoing party chief Chandrashekhar Bawankule were present on this occasion. With no other nomination being filed for the post, Mr. Chavan is certain to become the next state president of Maharashtra BJP, said party leaders. The ...Read More >
Pune was thrown into chaos as cab and auto drivers using app-based services went on strike. Passengers encountered not only increased fares but also instances of violence, making their travel experience perilous. Arguments with passengers and overcharging marred the indefinite strike called by aggregator app-based cab and auto drivers from Friday in the city. Among the worst affected were flyers arriving at the airport and struggling to find further travel options. A woman on her way to a doctor ...Read More >
A 55-year-old man, who was among the several persons injured in the BEST bus accident in Kurla area here, died on Monday morning, taking the death toll to eight, a civic official said. The electric bus, hired by the civic-run Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) undertaking on wet-lease basis, ploughed into a crowd and fatally knocked down seven persons and injured 42 others on a crowded road in Kurla area on December 9. Several vehicles were also damaged in the incident. One of t ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jun 27 (PTI) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday flagged off 105 new orange-coloured DEVI (Delhi EV Inter-connector) electric buses and inaugurated the newly built Sector A9 depot in Narela, calling it a step towards cleaner and more efficient public transport for the capital. Gupta said the depot was completed in just 90 days and claimed it reflects the BJP government's commitment to deliver on promises made to Delhi residents. She also attacked the previous Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government, accusing it of pushing Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) into losses and fostering ...Read More >
Chennai: Chennai's first batch of electric buses hit the roads on Monday, with 120 non-AC low-floor buses flagged off by chief minister M K Stalin from the newly upgraded Vyasarpadi depot.While these buses feature modern amenities like a kneeling mechanism for easier boarding by senior citizens, women, children, and persons with disabilities, they lack air-conditioning -- a feature now standard in cities like Delhi and Mumbai. The kneeling function lowers the floor by another 250 mm, making the bus accessible for all. The buses, built by OHM Global Mobility (a subsidiary of Ashok Leyland) at 2 ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday launched a fleet of University Special electric buses at the Delhi University Sports Complex, North Campus, reviving a long-standing demand of students for safe and affordable transport. Speaking to reporters, CM Gupta said the initiative marks the return of a vital facility that had been neglected for years. "For decades, these U-special buses remained shut. Neither the previous AAP government nor the Congress took any steps to restart them. I am happy that under the BJP government, even in a short tenure, Delhi Unive ...Read More >
The fund will support purchase and operations of 1,455 e-buses, which will be deployed across Maharashtra, Assam, and Gujarat JBM Ecolife Mobility, a subsidiary of JBM Auto, on Thursday said it has secured a $100 million long-term capital investment from the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to support the purchase and operations of 1,455 electric buses. The buses will be deployed across cities in Maharashtra, Assam and Gujarat. Nishant Arya, Vice Chairman and Managing Director, JBM Auto L ...Read More >
The upcoming buses will be premium models -- 12-metre-long, fully electric, air-conditioned and equipped for long journeys. The Delhi government is set to relaunch its inter-state bus service after more than two decades -- this time with a modern, eco-friendly twist. Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) will roll out a fleet of 100 electric buses connecting the national capital to 17 cities across six states, as per TOI. Electric Buses Only, Says Minister Delhi Transport Minister Pankaj Singh approved the proposal during a recent board meeting, with a clear direction -- only electric buses wi ...Read More >
Chennai: Madras high court has clarified that private self-financing medical colleges are required to pay only a stipend, and not a full salary, to in-service govt doctors pursuing postgraduate or super-specialty courses under the govt quota.A division bench of Justice R Subramanian and Justice K Surender passed the order while partly allowing a batch of appeals moved by Karpaga Vinayaga Medical College and others. They challenged a single judge's order that directed private colleges to pay salaries to in-service doctors studying in their institutions.The appeals were moved based on a GO dated ...Read More >
Nagpur: In a major push for sustainable public transport, the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) submitted a proposal to Maharashtra govt seeking 240 additional electric buses under the PM e-Bus Sewa Scheme. This move coincides with civic body's phased scrapping of 237 old diesel-run buses procured over a decade ago under Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM).In a letter to urban development department, municipal commissioner Abhijeet Chaudhari requested 140 standard 12-metre e ...Read More >
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta inaugurated 105 new orange-coloured electric buses and a new depot in Narela, emphasizing the BJP government's commitment to improving public transport. Gupta criticized the previous AAP government for alleged corruption and mismanagement within the DTC. The new buses are equipped with modern features, and officials aim for complete electrification of Delhi's bus fleet by 2027.Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday flagged off 105 new orange-coloured DEVI (Del ...Read More >
Jaipur: Private bus operators in the state are requesting an extension of the application period for Lok Parivahan Sewa route permits from 15 days to one month as they are facing difficulties in acquiring new buses within the current timeframe. The state govt plans to issue 2,000 permits to enhance rural connectivity.Kailash Sharma, president of Private Bus Operator Association Stage Carriage, Jaipur, said, "The notification for applying for route permits was issued this week, and 15 days' time was given, which is not sufficient. As per the criteria, buses of the 2025 model can apply for the p ...Read More >
VIJAYAWADA: In the wake of the Kurnool bus tragedy that claimed 19 lives, the Andhra Pradesh Transport Department launched a massive statewide enforcement drive on Sunday to curb violations by private travel operators. The special operation, conducted across all districts, led to 361 cases being booked for various offences, while 40 private buses were seized for serious irregularities. The move follows the fatal accident near Chinnatekuru in Kurnool district, where a sleeper bus of Vemuri Kaveri Travels caught fire after a collision, exposing grave lapses in safety standards and regulatory vi ...Read More >
New Delhi: Chief minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday announced that the govt will soon resume Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) bus services connecting the national capital with NCR cities. Gupta flagged off another inter-state electric bus route operated by DTC, running from the Kashmere Gate Bus Terminal to Sonipat bus stand. The electric buses are equipped with modern facilities, including air-conditioning, CCTV cameras, panic buttons and GPS systems. Gupta said the initiative aims to provide cit ...Read More >
CHENNAI: The Tamil Nadu Transport Department has invited tenders to procure 500 low-floor electric buses, each 12 meters in length. These buses will be available in two variants, with and without air-conditioning. The decision aligns with the initiative to deploy these buses in Chennai city and expand the fleet to Coimbatore and Madurai through additional tenders. Multiple transport corporation projects valued approximately at Rs 7,492 crore are being implemented in 5 phases with the financial assistance of the German Development Bank to The decision aligns with the initiative to deploy the ...Read More >
New Delhi: JSW Steel has transformed Bhushan Power & Steel Ltd (BPSL) into a viable and going concern after acquiring it out of bankruptcy in 2021, and its liquidation would have adverse ramifications on all stakeholders, the Sajjan Jindal-led steelmaker and BPSL's lenders told the Supreme Court. They also sought an 'open court' hearing of their petitions seeking a review of the top court's May 2 order scrapping JSW's acquisition of BPSL under the bankruptcy law. While JSW filed the review petition on Wednesday, the lenders that include Punjab National Bank and State Bank of India approached ...Read More >
Lucknow: The UP Cabinet approved development of an integrated city bus terminal and commercial zone in Vrindavan residential layout. The terminal building and facility, to come up over seven acre, has been designed to enhance urban mobility, alleviate traffic congestion and provide modern, citizen-friendly amenities, while fostering sustainable revenue generation. Being developed under public-private partnership (PPP) mode, the terminal will strengthen the public transport infrastructure in the city. Land is going to be leased to a private developer for 60 years. Directorate of urban transport ...Read More >
The Uttar Pradesh government announced a fare reduction of up to 10 per cent on all air-conditioned buses operated by UPSRTC, effective immediately. This move aims to provide more affordable and comfortable travel for commuters, applying to various AC bus services. However, new AC buses registered from January 1, 2024, are excluded from this concession. The Uttar Pradesh government on Wednesday announced a fare reduction of up to 10 per cent in all air-conditioned buses operated by the State Roa ...Read More >
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday flagged off 200 electric buses, which will be deployed as part of the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) and Cluster Scheme bus services under the Delhi govt. Modi said, "This initiative will contribute to building a clean and green Delhi. It will also improve the 'ease of living' for the people of Delhi."In a post on X, PM said: "Flagged off electric buses under an initiative of the Delhi govt aimed at boosting sustainable development and clean urban mobility. This will also improve 'ease of living' for the people of Delhi."Describing the bus ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday flagged off 200 electric buses in Delhi on the occasion of Environment Day. The e-buses were launched under an initiative of the Delhi government aimed at boosting sustainable development and clean urban mobility. The PM stated that the initiative will contribute to building a clean and green Delhi. He further noted that this step will also improve the 'Ease of Living' for the people of Delhi. The PM posted on X, "Building a clean and green Delhi! Flagged off Electric Buses under an initiative of the Delhi government aimed at boosting sustai ...Read More >
New Delhi: In a setback to Bollywood actor Jacqueline Fernandez, Delhi High Court on Thursday dismissed her plea to end criminal proceedings in a Rs 200-crore money laundering case involving Sukesh Chandrasekhar, currently imprisoned for fraud.Justice Anish Dayal dismissed the plea that also sought to quash the chargesheet by the Enforcement Directorate and proceedings pending before the special court under the stringent Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) against her and others.A copy of the detailed judgment is awaited.Fernandez had challenged ED's case against her over allegations she ...Read More >
Hyderabad, July 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Friday urged his Andhra Pradesh counterpart, N. Chandrababu Naidu, not to obstruct Telangana's irrigation projects He appealed to the neighbouring state not to obstruct Telangana's crucial irrigation initiatives, including the Palamuru-Rangareddy Lift Irrigation Scheme, as well as the Dindi, Kalwakurthy, Bheema, Nettempadu, and Koilsagar projects. "We demand Andhra Pradesh not to block our projects. We seek cooperation. If our appeals are ignored, we will fight and achieve our goal. I am ready to lead this battl ...Read More >