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Collapsed Bihar Bridge Was Not Under Road Transport Ministry: Nitin Gadkari
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Tuesday clarified that the construction of the bridge that collapsed in Bihar's Araria district was not undertaken by the Union Road Transport Ministry.
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Court Seeks Report From Centre, Delhi Metro On Overcrowding
A Delhi Court expressed its concern over the issue of overcrowding in public transport and also sought a report from the Union Ministry of road, the Transport department of Delhi Government and Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC).
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Get A Driving Licence Without A Test At Transport Office, Here's How
Under the new rules notified by the Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, the accredited driver training centres can issue driving licences to eligible candidates after successful completion of training.
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Nitin Gadkari Says His Ministry Set 5 World Records This Year
The Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways set five world records this year and the credit went to a dedicated team of engineers, contractors, consultants and workers, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said on Saturday.
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Transport Minister Constitutes Expert Committee to Look Into Electric 2-Wheeler Mishaps
On Thursday, Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways, Nitin Gadkari announced that an expert committee has been tasked with looking into recent incidents involving electric two wheelers. He said based on the committee's report, the ministry will "issue necessary orders on the defaulting companies", apart from saying the ministry will soon also...
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Govt Proposes Hike In 3rd-Party Motor Insurance Premium From Next Fiscal
Insurance cost of car and two-wheelers likeky to jack up from April 1
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Talking To States To Reduce Value Added Tax On Jet Fuel: Union Minister VK Singh
The aviation ministry is talking to different states urging them to reduce the Value Added Tax (VAT) on aviation turbine fuel (ATF), Minister of State for Civil Aviation, Road Transport and Highways VK Singh said Thursday.
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Government Looking At Hydrogen As Potential Transport Fuel: Gadkari
The road transport and highways minister stressed that the government is committed for supporting green hydrogen and he will discuss the issue with the finance ministry and the Niti Aayog.
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Nitin Gadkari Aims To Construct 60,000 Kms Of World-Class National Highway By 2024
Speaking at the 16th annual conference on 'Road Development in India', the union minister said he aims to construct 60,000 km of the world-class national highway by 2024, at a rate of 40 km per day.
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Government Bullish On Asset Monetisation Programme? Know What It Is Here
In the Union Budget 2021-22, the Centre had proposed to launch a National Monetisation Pipeline to assess potential value of under utilised assets.
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Nitin Gadkari Aims To Cut Road Accident Deaths By 50% In Next 4 Years: Report
Addressing a webinar hosted by the International Institute of Security & Safety Management (IISSM), Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said that by 2025, the government plan to reduce the number of deaths to 50 per cent and to zero by 2030.
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Electric Vehicles Should Be Mandatory For All Government Officials, Says Gadkari
During the launch of 'Go Electric' campaign, the Union Minister suggested that electric vehicles (EVs) should be mandatory for all government officials.
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New Vehicle Buyers Will Get Benefits For Opting To Scrap Old Vehicles Under Scrappage Policy, Says Gadkari
As per the new scrappage policy, personal vehicles will have to undergo a fitness test after completion of 20 years whereas commercial vehicles will be required to carry out fitness test after 15 years.
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Union Budget 2021: India's Highway Network To Expand By 8,500 Km By March 2022
The Finance Minister has announced an expansion of India's highway infrastructure that will see over 8,500 km being built by March 2022, with an outlay of Rs. 1.18 lakh crore for the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways.
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Government To Impose Green Tax On Old Vehicles; Proposal Approved By Union Minister Nitin Gadkari
The Indian government may soon introduce a 'Green Tax' on old vehicles. The revenue collected through the green tax will be used to reduce/tackle pollution in India.
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Collapsed Bihar Bridge Was Not Under Road Transport Ministry: Nitin Gadkari
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Tuesday clarified that the construction of the bridge that collapsed in Bihar's Araria district was not undertaken by the Union Road Transport Ministry.
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Court Seeks Report From Centre, Delhi Metro On Overcrowding
A Delhi Court expressed its concern over the issue of overcrowding in public transport and also sought a report from the Union Ministry of road, the Transport department of Delhi Government and Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC).
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Get A Driving Licence Without A Test At Transport Office, Here's How
Under the new rules notified by the Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, the accredited driver training centres can issue driving licences to eligible candidates after successful completion of training.
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Nitin Gadkari Says His Ministry Set 5 World Records This Year
The Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways set five world records this year and the credit went to a dedicated team of engineers, contractors, consultants and workers, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said on Saturday.
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Transport Minister Constitutes Expert Committee to Look Into Electric 2-Wheeler Mishaps
On Thursday, Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways, Nitin Gadkari announced that an expert committee has been tasked with looking into recent incidents involving electric two wheelers. He said based on the committee's report, the ministry will "issue necessary orders on the defaulting companies", apart from saying the ministry will soon also...
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Govt Proposes Hike In 3rd-Party Motor Insurance Premium From Next Fiscal
Insurance cost of car and two-wheelers likeky to jack up from April 1
-
Talking To States To Reduce Value Added Tax On Jet Fuel: Union Minister VK Singh
The aviation ministry is talking to different states urging them to reduce the Value Added Tax (VAT) on aviation turbine fuel (ATF), Minister of State for Civil Aviation, Road Transport and Highways VK Singh said Thursday.
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Government Looking At Hydrogen As Potential Transport Fuel: Gadkari
The road transport and highways minister stressed that the government is committed for supporting green hydrogen and he will discuss the issue with the finance ministry and the Niti Aayog.
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Nitin Gadkari Aims To Construct 60,000 Kms Of World-Class National Highway By 2024
Speaking at the 16th annual conference on 'Road Development in India', the union minister said he aims to construct 60,000 km of the world-class national highway by 2024, at a rate of 40 km per day.
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Government Bullish On Asset Monetisation Programme? Know What It Is Here
In the Union Budget 2021-22, the Centre had proposed to launch a National Monetisation Pipeline to assess potential value of under utilised assets.
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Nitin Gadkari Aims To Cut Road Accident Deaths By 50% In Next 4 Years: Report
Addressing a webinar hosted by the International Institute of Security & Safety Management (IISSM), Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said that by 2025, the government plan to reduce the number of deaths to 50 per cent and to zero by 2030.
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Electric Vehicles Should Be Mandatory For All Government Officials, Says Gadkari
During the launch of 'Go Electric' campaign, the Union Minister suggested that electric vehicles (EVs) should be mandatory for all government officials.
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New Vehicle Buyers Will Get Benefits For Opting To Scrap Old Vehicles Under Scrappage Policy, Says Gadkari
As per the new scrappage policy, personal vehicles will have to undergo a fitness test after completion of 20 years whereas commercial vehicles will be required to carry out fitness test after 15 years.
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Union Budget 2021: India's Highway Network To Expand By 8,500 Km By March 2022
The Finance Minister has announced an expansion of India's highway infrastructure that will see over 8,500 km being built by March 2022, with an outlay of Rs. 1.18 lakh crore for the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways.
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Government To Impose Green Tax On Old Vehicles; Proposal Approved By Union Minister Nitin Gadkari
The Indian government may soon introduce a 'Green Tax' on old vehicles. The revenue collected through the green tax will be used to reduce/tackle pollution in India.
