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Vijayawada: In a bid to curb road accidents in the state, the transport department has intensified inspections across the state. Transport minister Mandipalli Ramprasad Reddy has directed officials to take stringent action against private buses operating in violation of rules, particularly those running with overloads. Acting on the minister's instructions, transport officials conducted special checks at toll plazas and border check posts statWewide. According to officials, a total of 976 private travel buses were inspected in a single day. During the drive, cases were registered against 193 buses found operating without proper documents or violating regulations, and heavy fines were imposed. The inspections are being carried out continuously at 16 main points across the state to ensure strict enforcement of transport norms. Speaking on the occasion, the minister made it clear that the government will not compromise on passenger safety under any circumstances. He noted that some bus operators are illegally transporting commercial goods and running buses with excessive loads, thereby endangering lives. W He warned that strict action would be taken against those violating safety norms and urged all operators to adhere to regulations. Reiterating the government's commitment, he said passenger safety remains the top priority.
The Supreme Court on Monday sought replies from NHAI and the Road Transport Ministry over the Phalodi road accident in Rajasthan that killed 15 people, directing them to survey the area and report on highway conditions within two weeks. The Supreme Court on Monday sought responses from the National Highways Authority of India and the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways in a suo motu case in connection with an accident in Rajasthan's Phalodi area that claimed 15 lives. A bench of Justices J ...Read More >
Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar on Wednesday chaired a meeting with senior officials of the Transport department so as to intensify enforcement measures aimed at reducing road accidents across Telangana. The new enforcement action plan will entail strict, district-level enforcement with teams and three State-level flying squads that will embark on surprise checks and take action against traffic violators. The strategy, Mr. Prabhakar said, was devised to ensure continuous enforcement. Teams ...Read More >
A government report reveals interesting trends in Delhi. Vehicle density decreased between 2015 and 2024. Road accidents also saw a decline during this period. DTC and cluster buses increased in number. However, daily ridership on these buses reduced. Delhi Metro ridership significantly increased. Access to public transport initially declined but later improved. The number of vehicles per 1,000 people declined from 530 in 2015-16 to 373 in 2023-24 in Delhi while road accidents also decreased fro ...Read More >
In view of the inauguration of the Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the movement of heavy and multi-axle goods vehicles has been prohibited across Navi Mumbai on October 8. The restriction will remain in effect from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., according to an official notification issued by the Navi Mumbai Traffic Department. Traffic Ban to Prevent Congestion The ban covers the entry, movement, and parking of all types of heavy vehicles within the Navi Mumbai Pol ...Read More >
Mumbai: Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday expressed confidence during the inauguration of Tesla's Experience Centre that Maharashtra will become the state with the highest electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing capacity in India. World-renowned EV manufacturer Tesla has officially entered the Indian market, and its first Experience Centre in the country -- located in Mumbai -- was inaugurated by CM Fadnavis. Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik, Principal Secretary/CEO Kaustubh Dhavse, and Tesla representatives were also present. CM Fadnavis said this was a momentous occasion for Maharas ...Read More >
New Delhi, Feb 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) The mother of a 23-year-old man who lost his life in a car crash in Delhi's Dwarka on February 3 has alleged that the 17-year-old accused was filming social media reels while speeding his SUV moments before the fatal collision. Sahil Dhaneshra was killed after a Scorpio, allegedly driven by the minor, rammed his motorcycle head-on near Lal Bahadur Shastri College around 12 p.m. The impact also led to a collision with a roadside parked cab, leaving its driver seriously injured. The accused, who did not possess a driving licence, was apprehended and produced ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: As many as 32 major road accidents involving Ama Bus services operated by Capital Region Urban Transport (CRUT) were recorded in the last two years that claimed 14 lives across cities, including Bhubaneswar, Cuttack and Rourkela, the state assembly was informed recently.Replying to a question, the housing and urban development minister Krushna Chandra Mahapatra said the accidents took place during 2024 and 2025, with 17 cases reported in 2024 and 15 in 2025. Of the total, 14 were fatal accidents while the remaining 18 were categorised as major incidents.Bhubaneswar emerged as the ...Read More >
The govt reiterated that a multi-pronged approach involving enforcement, awareness, infrastructure upgrades and policy reforms is being pursued to further reduce road accidents in the UT Jammu, Mar 30: Jammu and Kashmir government on Monday said that road accidents in the Union Territory have shown a declining trend over the past three years, owing to the effective implementation of various road safety measures. In a written reply to the question of National Conference MLA Ali Mohammad Sagar in ...Read More >
Srinagar, June 28: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today chaired a high-level meeting with members of civil society organisations, religious leaders, elected representatives, and representatives from the trade and business communities to review arrangements for the upcoming Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra. Among those present were Chief Minister Omar Abdullah; Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo; Special Director General (Coordination) S.J.M. Gillani; Principal Secretary to the Lieutenant Governor and CEO of Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board, Dr. Mandeep K. Bhandari; Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Vijay Bidhuri; ...Read More >
CHENNAI: The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (TNSTC), which owes dues of Rs 276 crore user fees to operators of four toll plazas in the southern districts, has got a reprieve as the Madras High Court kept in abeyance its order blocking the buses from passing through these four toll plazas from July 10. On Thursday, Justice N Anand Venkatesh said the order passed on Tuesday to stop the TNSTC buses from plying through Kappalur, Etturavattam, Salaipudhur, and Nanguneri toll plazas, would be held back till July 31. The reprieve was given after Additional Advocate General (AAG) J Ravindran ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Non-fossil fuel sources now make up half of India's power generation capacity of 484.8 GW (gigawatt), a milestone the country has achieved five years ahead of the target set under its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) committed in the Paris climate agreement."In a world seeking climate solutions India is showing the way," renewable energy minister Pralhad Joshi said in a post on X on Monday, crediting the progress to PM Modi's stewardship of "Bharat's green transformation towards a sustainable future".Modi has been pushing clean energy since taking over country's reins in 2 ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Telangana recorded 22,903 road accidents in 2023, which left more than 21,000 people injured and claimed 7,760 lives, according to the latest Crime in India 2023 report released by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB). The state accounted for nearly five per cent of all road accidents reported nationwide. Overspeeding remained the leading cause of fatalities, responsible for 6,720 deaths. The overall toll marked a 1.33 per cent rise from 7,559 deaths recorded in 2022. Telangana's accidental death rate stood at 35 per lakh population, higher than the national average of 31.9. T ...Read More >
Chandigarh: Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini on Sunday expressed deep over a bus accident in Kaliawas village, Jhajjar district, wishing a speedy recovery to the injured children and conveying condolences to the family of the deceased student.The CM approved immediate financial assistance of Rs 2.5 lakh for the family of the deceased student. He also approved Rs 50,000 as immediate financial assistance for each of the eight injured persons, along with free medical treatment and reimbursem ...Read More >
Chennai, July 9 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Madras High Court on Wednesday agreed to hear a plea by the Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation seeking modification of its July 8 order that prohibited TNSTC buses from using four toll plazas in the state's southern part over unpaid dues amounting to Rs 276 crore. Justice N. Anand Venkatesh allowed the urgent listing of the case for Thursday after Additional Advocate General (AAG) J. Ravindran made an urgent mention. The AAG informed the court that discussions would be held with the State Transport Department to find a resolution to the mounting arrea ...Read More >
Dense fog across Delhi NCR caused a massive multi vehicle pile up on the Delhi Mumbai Expressway near Nuh on Monday, killing at least four people and injuring several others. According to Times of India reports, extremely low visibility triggered chain collisions, once again highlighting winter road safety risks. NEW DELHI: Thick fog enveloped Delhi NCR early Monday, leading to a devastating multi vehicle crash on the Delhi Mumbai Expressway near Nuh that claimed at least four lives and left sev ...Read More >
Lucknow: Quick thinking by bus driver Jagat Singh and his two aides, Shyam Sundar and Manish, saved the lives of 39 passengers when their Delhi-Gonda sleeper bus suddenly caught fire on the Agra-Lucknow Expressway early Sunday morning.Speaking to The Times of India, driver Jagat Singh recounted the harrowing moments before the bus was engulfed in flames. "Around 4:30 am, the rear tyre suddenly burst with a loud sound. I immediately pulled the bus to the side and got down to check. Within moments, thick smoke began rising from the rear," he said.Sensing danger, Jagat quickly tried to douse the ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday expressed confidence during the inauguration of Tesla's Experience Centre that Maharashtra will become the state with the highest Electric Vehicle (EV) manufacturing capacity in India. World-renowned EV manufacturer Tesla has entered the Indian market and their first Experience Centre in India -- based in Mumbai -- was inaugurated by CM Fadnavis, with Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik, Principal Secretary/CEO Kaustubh Dhavse, and Tesla representatives also present. CM Fadnavis said this was momentous for Maharashtra ...Read More >
PRNewswire Chandigarh [India], July 15: Chandigarh University, India leading private university, in collaboration with job platform Apna and investment firm Venture Catalysts (VCats) have launched Campus Tank, India first university-led Startup launch-pad for young innovators below the age of 30 to pitch their ideas and get funding of $1 Million to launch their startups along with expert venture guidance, strategic ecosystem alliances and immersive startup incubation. APNA which is India largest early talent platform, trusted by over 6 Crore users and AICTE while Venture Catalyst is India lea ...Read More >
JAMMU, June 7: Vehicle retail sales in Jammu and Kashmir witnessed a significant drop in May 2025, mainly due to ongoing geopolitical tensions in sensitive border areas. As per data shared by the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA), most vehicle categories showed a decline. The data claimed the sales of commercial vehicles were hit the hardest, falling by 30.09% to 711 units, down from 1,017 units in May 2024. "Construction equipment (CE) sales dropped by 48.33%, while passenger vehicles saw a 10.83% dip to 3,863 units from 4,332 units last year," it said. Three-wheeler sa ...Read More >
As per the revised rates, the annual pass for non-commercial vehicles (200 trips) will now cost ₹3,075 instead of ₹3,000. Residents living within a 20-km radius of the toll plaza will have to pay ₹350 for a monthly pass for non-commercial vehicles. For cars, jeeps and vans, the one-way toll has been fixed at ₹225, while the return journey will cost ₹340. Light commercial vehicles, light goods vehicles and minibuses will be charged ₹365 for a single trip and ₹550 for a return trip. ...Read More >
Pune: Toll charges on major Pune highways, including Pune-Satara, Pune-Kolhapur, Pune-Solapur and Pune-Nashik, have increased by 3% to 5% from April 1. This revision by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) means higher daily travel costs for commuters and transporters across the district. At the Khed Shivapur toll plaza on the Pune-Satara highway, one of the busiest entry and exit points for the city, the revised toll for cars, jeeps and vans now stands at ₹125 for a one-way journey and ₹185 for a return trip. Light commercial vehicles will pay ₹200 for a single trip and ₹295 for a ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Two people were killed in separate accidents involving Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) buses in the city on Sunday. While a 25-year-old autorickshaw driver died after a DTC bus rammed his vehicle on Humayun Road in central Delhi, a 19-year-old youth was hit by a DTC bus while crossing a road in north Delhi's Azadpur.The first incident took place around 2.45am, after which a PCR call was made to Tughlaq Road police station. Police arrived to find the auto driver, identified as Mantu Mahto, lying critically injured on the road near his damaged three-wheeler. Police said the bus, all ...Read More >
CHENNAI: The Madras High Court on Wednesday agreed to hear a plea by the Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation seeking modification of its July 8 order that prohibitedTNSTC buses from using four toll plazas in the state's southern part over unpaid dues amounting to Rs 276 crore. Justice N Anand Venkatesh allowed the urgent listing of the case for Thursday after Additional Advocate General (AAG) J Ravindran made an urgent mention. The AAG informed the court that discussions would be held with the State Transport Department to find a resolution to the mounting arrears, which have remained uns ...Read More >
Lucknow: After a series of accidents that claimed almost two dozen lives in UP due to fog, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has ordered immediate tightening of traffic norms on expressways across Uttar Pradesh. The state government has reduced speed limits on the Agra and Purvanchal Expressways for the next two months in view of dense fog and rising accidents. For light vehicles including cars and jeeps, the maximum speed has been cut from 120 kmph to 80 kmph. Heavy vehicles such as buses and trucks will now be allowed to move at a maximum speed of 60 kmph instead of the earlier 100 kmph. Viola ...Read More >