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New Delhi, Sep 28 (PTI) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Sunday flagged off 300 new DTC electric buses, saying their routes have been rationalised for better connectivity. The rationalisation done with the help of IIT Delhi will ensure buses are plied everywhere in the city, from border areas to its innermost parts, an official statement read. Union Minister of State for Corporate Affairs and Road Transport and Highways, and local MP Harsh Malhotra was also present at the buses' launch. Gu ...Read More >
Thane: Thane city will be home to India's first multimodal integrated transport station when the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project becomes operational. The facility is expected to attract crores in investment and generate significant employment.An international conference on Friday brought together representatives from the Centre, Maharashtra govt, Gujarat, Japan, and local bodies to chart the development blueprint for the transportation hub that could transform the city, said a TMC official ...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 fr ...Read More >
Kolkata: The gigantic cloud mass that flooded Kolkata on Tuesday with the sixth-ever single-day rain recorded in the city was the most potent non-cyclonic weather system to strike the region in five decades. It moved in from the northeast Bay of Bengal and remained static vertically above the city for about seven to eight hours, bringing in relentless and heavy downpour. The deluge on Sept 28, 1978, still holds the highest rainfall record for Kolkata, but Tuesday's phenomenon was more potent tha ...Read More >
The Telangana government and Larsen and Toubro group have reached an in-principle agreement for the state to acquire L&T's stake in the Hyderabad Metro Rail project. The development, which follows a long-standing deadlock over expansion plans, aims to clear the way for the long-awaited Phase 2 of the Metro network. The agreement was reached on Thursday during a high-level meeting convened by Chief Minister Revanth Reddy with L&T Group Chairman and Managing Director SN Subrahmanyan. The discuss ...Read More >
Heavy rains in Kolkata caused electrocution deaths. Mamata Banerjee visited waterlogged areas and promised jobs for victims' families. Many parts of the city are inundated, disrupting transport. Metro services were suspended. The weather office forecasts more rain. Kolkata Municipal Corporation teams are working to drain water. Train services are also affected. The IMD predicts more rainfall in several districts. At least seven to eight persons died due to electrocution as torrential rains hit ...Read More >
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India's Longest Train Route: 4 Days, 9 States, 4189 Km, 50+ Stations And Stunning Views - Any Guesses? It's... Kolkata and nearby areas were hit by extremely heavy overnight rainfall on Tuesday, leading to severe waterlogging and widespread disruption. The downpour brought daily life to a halt, affecting road traffic, public transport, and routine activities across the city and surrounding regions. In response to the situation caused by the unprecedented rains in Kolkata and several districts o ...Read More >
Kolkata: Faced with a near breakdown of public life in the wake of an unprecedented overnight rains in recent memory in Kolkata and other south Bengal districts, the West Bengal government on Tuesday declared Puja holidays in state-run educational institutions two days ahead of schedule. Following up on Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's appeal to stay off waterlogged roads to prevent accidents by electrocution and instructing holidays in schools or shift to online classes, state education minist ...Read More >
New Delhi: Delhi government will develop 10 "Namo Van" across the city to enhance green cover and combat air pollution, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Monday. Speaking at the 'Aadhar Infra Confluence 2025' hosted by Panchjanya, she said her government's vision was to develop Delhi as a hub of education, tourism, IT, and healthcare, so that pollution is kept at a minimum while creating jobs. "This year, we started planting 70 lakh saplings. We will also develop 10 dense wooded areas as 'Nam ...Read More >
One thousand water sprinklers are being deployed across the city, Rekha Gupta said (File) ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Delhi will develop 10 Namo Van wooded areas to boost green cover and fight pollution * The government planted 70 lakh saplings this year to improve urban greenery * A dust mitigation plan and 1000 water sprinklers are deployed to ensure cleaner air Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode New Delhi: Delhi government will ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 15 (ANI): Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday stressed that the government is taking strong steps to control flooding and air pollution in the city. The chief minister said drainage systems across the city have been cleaned, reducing waterlogging during rains, adding that the current flooding is limited to the Yamuna floodplain areas due to timely preparations. Speaking at Aadhar Infra Confluence 2025, Rekha Gupta said, We are working on all points where, du ...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 ...Read More >
Mumbai, September 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Monday morning issued a Red Alert Warning for the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) for next 3 hours. The BrihanMumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) in a post on X said, "Intense to very Intense spells of rain & thunderstorm accompanied by lightning with gusty winds reaching 30-40 kmph very likely. Please dial 1916,Control Room of the BMC, for any help and official information, if required." In the wake of the advi ...Read More >
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam chief Vijay addressed a rally in Tiruchirappalli. Audio problems plagued his 20-minute speech. Supporters chanted his name amidst the unclear address. Vijay questioned the DMK government's unfulfilled promises from the 2021 election. He criticized the DMK regime regarding an illegal kidney sale racket. Vijay highlighted Tiruchirappalli's historical significance in Dravidian politics. Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam chief Vijay's address from atop his campaign vehicle on Saturd ...Read More >
The trial runs of the Meerut Metro, part of the Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) project, have been completed and three-coach trains are being tested according to the timetable, officials of the NCR Transport Corporation (NCRTC) said. The 82km RRTS corridor linking Delhi, Ghaziabad, and Meerut with Namo Bharat trains is nearing completion and awaits formal inauguration. Meerut has a 23km RRTS network with 13 stations from Meerut (south) to Modipuram (depot). The Namo Bharat trains will halt ...Read More >
KOCHI: A shocking early-morning accident two weeks ago, which claimed the lives of three members of a family who were returning home after seeing off a relative at Kochi airport, has served to further highlight the increased risk posed by driving at night. The tragedy has also given rise to increased demands for deploying night services to airports using luxury sleeper buses being acquired by the Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC), as previously promised by Transport Minister K B G ...Read More >
This independent body, composed of retired officials and experts, will periodically review and recommend fare revisions for KSRTC, BMTC, NWKRTC, and KKRTC. Till now, bus fares have been increased once in a few years. Going forward, you can expect more frequent fare revisions. Amid the controversy surrounding the steep hike in the charges of Namma Metro, the state govt has proposed the formation of a public transport fare regulatory committee. The new body will be responsible for reviewing and r ...Read More >
New Delhi: The last pending station on the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) corridor at Sarai Kale Khan is all set to begin operations. Its inauguration is likely to be held on September 17. The new station will reduce the travel time between Sarai Kale Khan and Meerut to under one hour, with stops at each station, officials of the National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) said on Saturday. Sources said the inauguration of the corridor is likely to be held ...Read More >
ixigo has partnered with DMRC and ONDC to introduce Delhi Metro ticketing on the ixigo Trains app. Passengers can now purchase QR-based metro tickets with in-app payments, streamlining their travel experience. This collaboration aims to enhance convenience and promote digital ticket adoption, integrating metro services into ixigo's comprehensive travel platform. Online travel agency ixigo on Friday announced a partnership with the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) and Open Network for Digital ...Read More >
Ixigo, India's leading online travel agency (OTA) for the next billion users, has officially launched Delhi Metro ticketing on its ixigo Trains app in collaboration with the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) and the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC). This integration aims to enhance the commuter experience by allowing users to book QR-based metro tickets directly through the ixigo Trains app, simplifying travel across multiple modes of transport. By expanding its services to include De ...Read More >
The state government has adopted measures like climate-smart building codes, vulnerability assessments in urban master plans, and ecosystem-based adaptation to tackle challenges posed by climate change, he said in a statement issued here. Technology is being integrated with traditional knowledge for early warning systems, slope stabilisation through bio-engineering, and smart water management to ensure water security, he added. Himachal has become the first state in the country to achieve 100 ...Read More >
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation has partnered with Alstom Transport India Limited to enhance the operational efficiency of the Red and Yellow Lines. The six-year contract aims to improve reliability through better onboard spares and fault analysis using advanced data logging. The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) is set to elevate its service standards for its Red and Yellow Lines through a newly signed agreement with Alstom Transport India Limited. The deal aims to ensure the reliability an ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 12 (PTI) French major Alstom on Friday said it has been awarded 10 years contract worth 42.09 million euros by the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) for comprehensive annual maintenance of Bombardier-make metro trains, associated machines and plants at Badli depot. Alstom in a statement said under this contract, it will undertake comprehensive annual maintenance to ensure high performance, reliability, and safety of the fleet. The scope of work includes scheduled and correctiv ...Read More >
Bhopal: Ahead of the Supreme Court hearing from September 23, an all-party meeting was hosted by Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Thursday at his official residence, where a formal resolution to ensure the full 27% reservation for Other Backward Classes (OBCs) has been unanimously adopted, marking a decisive shift in the state's legal and administrative posture. Backed by all major parties, the resolution affirms that the remaining 13% of the quota, on top of the 14% already impleme ...Read More >
New Delhi, August 28: Kohima, Aizawl, Itanagar, and Gangtok have emerged as the safest cities for women in India, according to the National Annual Report & Index on Women's Safety (NARI) 2025, released on Thursday. The report, based on a survey of 12,770 women across 31 cities, ranked these Northeast cities alongside Visakhapatnam, Bhubaneswar, and Mumbai at the top of the national safety index. The index assigned a national safety benchmark of 65%, categorising cities as "much above", "above" ...Read More >
Jammu, Aug 25 (PTI) Widespread intermittent rains lashed Jammu for the second straight day on Monday with weatherman forecasting downpour during the next two days, prompting government to suspend work in all schools across the division, officials said. Many roads in the hilly areas were blocked by landslides triggered by rains, while heavy traffic remained suspended along Jammu-Panthankot national highway owing to damage to a vital bridge, the officials said. Authorities have issued fresh advis ...Read More >
Kolkata: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday laid the foundation stone and inaugurated multiple development projects worth over Rs 5,200 crore in Kolkata at West Bengal today. "Kolkata is a city rich in India's history and has a future. With India moving towards becoming the world's third largest economy, cities such as Dum Dum and Kolkata will play a pivotal role", Modi said. Modi stressed that measures are being taken across Indian cities to promote green mobility, while the number of ele ...Read More >
Mumbai, Aug 20 (PTI) A day after facing monsoon fury, Mumbai saw respite from torrential rains on Wednesday as the metropolis slowly limped back to normalcy with its lifeline - local trains -- springing back to life, and schools and offices opening for regular functioning. Intermittent showers lashed Mumbai overnight, but the rain intensity reduced as the day progressed, putting life back on track, a day after heavy rains battered the financial capital, submerging roads, rail tracks and leading ...Read More >
The train services will be available at a frequency of 30 minutes on all the Lines till 06:00 a.m. ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Train services on all Delhi Metro lines will start at 4 a.m. on Independence Day 2025 * Metro trains will run every 30 minutes until 6 a.m., then follow the regular timetable * Special QR tickets will be issued to invitees with Defence Ministry invitation cards Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode New Delhi: ...Read More >
Bengaluru: For millions of people, the sudden, sharp pain of tooth due to sensitivity can turn a sip of cold water into a jolt. Now, researchers at Indian Institute of Science (IISc), in collaboration with Bengaluru-based deep-tech startup Theranautilus, have engineered "CalBots" - magnetic nanobots that can seal the problem at its source.As per IISc, CalBots are 400-nanometre particles loaded with a calcium silicate-based bioceramic formula, designed to travel 500 micrometres deep inside dentin ...Read More >
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