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Mandaviya asks manufacturers to incentivise cycling
New Delhi, Feb 11: Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya met cycle manufacturers on Tuesday to discuss strategies, including offering incentives, for promoting cycling nationwide and boosting the momentum of the 'Fit India Sundays on Cycle' initiative.
With new fare hike, Bengaluru Metro becomes most expensive transport system in India
Ahmedabad, Feb 11: Metro commuters in the city will now have to shell out more as the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) has implemented a fare hike of nearly 50 per cent. The revision, based on recommendations from the Fare Fixation Committee, marks one of the biggest increases in recent years.
Total number of EVs registered on e-Vahan portal goes up to 56.75 lakh
New Delhi, Feb 11: The number of electric vehicles (EVs) registered on the e-Vahan portal of the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways has gone up to 56.75 lakh as of February 8 this year, while the total registered vehicles are 3,897.71 lakhs, Minister of State for Heavy Industries Bhupathiraju Srinivasa Varma informed the Lok Sabha on Monday.
Flood-damaged railway services resume in Bosnia
Sarajevo, Feb 11: Railway services in southern Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) have fully resumed following a four-month suspension caused by severe flooding, the national railway operator said.
Meerut: NCRTC begins trial of Namo Bharat train between Meerut South & Shatabdi Nagar
New Delhi, February 9: In a significant step towards implementing India's first Namo Bharat corridor between Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut, NCRTC has commenced trial runs on the additional 6 km section between Meerut South and Shatabdi Nagar in Meerut from Sunday.
Bengaluru Metro revises ticket prices, new fares range from Rs 10 to Rs 90
Bengaluru, Feb 8: The Bengaluru Metro Railway Corporation Ltd (BMRCL) on Saturday announced a revision of Metro ticket prices, starting from Rs 10 for travel of 2 km up to Rs 90 for travel till 30 km. The revised prices will be effective from Sunday.
136 Vande Bharat trains operational, running at almost 100% occupancy: Ashwini Vaishnaw
New Delhi, February 8: As many as 136 Vande Bharat train services having chair cars are operational on the Indian Railways network as of January 2025, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw informed Rajya Sabha in a written reply. The Minister also said that overall occupancy in these trains is almost 100 per cent.
Punjab replaced 1,200 old diesel autos with electric ones: Minister
Chandigarh, Feb 7: In a significant step towards reducing air pollution, the Punjab government has replaced 1,200 old diesel autos with electric autos, Ravjot Singh, Minister for Local Government, said on Friday.
Re-start issuance of driving licences in Punjab, pleads National Road Safety Council member
Chandigarh, Feb 7: International road safety expert Kamal Soi, who is a member of the National Road Safety Council, on Friday expressed concern over the inconvenience being caused to people of Punjab as no driving licences (DLs) and vehicle registration certificates (RCs) are being issued.
Kazakhstan, Georgia to work on Middle Corridor infrastructure upgrades
Almaty, Feb 7: Kazakhstan and Georgia are focusing on boosting cargo volumes along the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route, or the Middle Corridor, while upgrading its transit infrastructure, according to a statement issued by the Kazakh Presidential press service.
Big relief on toll for National Highways' users coming soon: Nitin Gadkari
New Delhi, Feb 7: Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on Friday said that the Narendra Modi government will soon be announcing a major relief for commuters on the toll that is currently levied on vehicles plying on National Highways.
South Korea: Police raid Gimhae International Airport over Air Busan plane destroyed by fire
Busan, Feb 7: South Korean Police on Friday raided Gimhae International Airport to secure evidence related to last week's fire in an Air Busan plane.
Karachi witnesses surge in traffic accidents, with 99 incidents and 39 fatalities in first 37 days of 2025
Karachi, February 7: Karachi has witnessed a significant rise in traffic accidents, with 99 major incidents reported in the first 37 days of 2025, resulting in 39 fatalities, ARY News reported, citing the traffic police.
Vande Bharat sleeper train set: Ushering soon new era of comfortable long distance travel
New Delhi, February 7: Indian Railways is set to revolutionize long-distance travel with the Vande Bharat Sleeper Train Set, a state-of-the-art addition to the country's fastest-growing fleet, the Ministry of Railways said in an official statement.
For First Time in Israel: Charging Stations for Electric Vehicles on Urban Lighting Infrastructure
Jerusalem, February 6: The city of Jerusalem, in cooperation with the Ministries of Energy and Infrastructure and the Ministry of Jerusalem and Israeli Tradition, and through Eden, the Jerusalem Economic Development Company, inaugurated an innovative project that allows for the utilization of the electricity pole infrastructure spread across the city to add charging sockets for electric vehicles.
Karnataka: Five of a family killed in road accident
Bengaluru, Feb 6: In a tragic incident, five members of a family, including three children, lost their lives in an accident in Yadgir district of Karnataka on Wednesday. The accident occurred near Tinthani Arch within the jurisdiction of Surapura police station.
Truck rentals rebound in January with pickup in winter crops: Report
New Delhi, February 5: Truck rentals across key routes in India staged a smart recovery in January due to the arrival of winter fruits and vegetables, which has boosted the need for transportation and storage services, according to a bulletin from Shriram Mobility.
All 67 victims recovered from Washington plane crash
Washington, Feb 5: The remains of all 67 individuals who died in the helicopter and passenger plane mid-air collision in Washington last week have been recovered by rescue teams, US media cited the Unified Command as saying.
39 killed, 2,409 injured in Balochistan road accidents in January: Report
Balochistan, February 4: There has been a concerning increase in road accidents in Balochistan, according to a recent report published by the Medical Emergency Response Centers (MERC) 1122.
747 million riders used public transport, shared mobility, taxis in Dubai during 2024
Dubai, February 2: Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced that public transport and shared mobility services in Dubai served 747.1 million riders in 2024, reflecting a 6.4 per cent increase from 702 million riders in 2023.
Budget has put railways on expansion track: Ashwini Vaishnaw
New Delhi, Feb 1: Welcoming an allocation of Rs 2.52 lakh crore for expansion of the railways, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Saturday described Budget 2025-26 as ‘balanced’ and pro-middle class due to the new income tax exemption limit of Rs 12 lakh.
Thick fog engulfs Delhi-NCR, disrupting flight, train operations amid poor air quality
New Delhi, Feb 1: Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) woke up to thick blankets of fog on Saturday morning, causing near-zero visibility on the roads and disrupting normal life.
Indian Railways to launch SuperApp for a seamless travel experience
New Delhi, January 31: Indian Railways is set to launch a new SuperApp, offering a comprehensive range of public-facing services in one place. This app will simplify access to services like ticket bookings (reserved and unreserved), platform and parcel bookings, train inquiries, PNR tracking, and assistance via RailMadad.
Indian Railways upgrades 23,000 kilometres of track to support speeds of up to 130 km/h
New Delhi, January 31: The Indian Railways on Friday achieved a significant milestone by upgrading over 23,000 track kilometres (TKM) of its network to accommodate train speeds of up to 130 kilometres per hour (kmph), according to a release.
Three victims of US plane crash had Russian passports, identity of fourth being checked: Russian Foreign Ministry
Moscow, Jan 31: Moscow on Friday confirmed that three Russians were among the 67 victims of the deadly plane crash that took place in the United States on Wednesday night.
Nine killed, 11 injured in road accident in Punjab
Chandigarh, Jan 31: At least nine people were killed and 11 injured in a collision between a pick-up van and canter truck while transporting workers of a catering service provider in Punjab's Ferozepur district on Friday, police said.
South Korea: Authorities to begin joint probe of fire-destroyed Air Busan plane early next week
Busan, Jan 31: South Korean authorities decided to begin a joint investigation of a fire-destroyed Air Busan plane early next week, officials said on Friday, after completing safety checks on the large amount of fuel that still remains in the wings of the plane.
India has world's 3rd-largest metro network: Prez Murmu in Parliament address
New Delhi, Jan 31: India has the world's third-largest metro network, said President Droupadi Murmu in her address to the joint sitting of Parliament on Friday.
Automated, intelligent machine-aided construction is key for National Highways: Nitin Gadkari
New Delhi, Jan 31: National Highways are our national assets, and we have put a lot of emphasis on enhancing their quality and safety, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, has said.
Heavy snow intensifies in eastern Japan
Tokyo, Jan 30: Heavy snowfall is expected to continue through the early morning of Friday in eastern Japan as a strong winter pressure pattern and cold air bring intensified snowfall, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA).
Indian Railways to celebrate 100 years of electrification on February 3
Mumbai, January 30: Indian Railways will be celebrating 100 of electrification on February 3, highlighting the first steps the Indian Railways took towards a greener rail system, said Swapnil Nila, Central Public Relations Officer.
Gadkari lauds 'Project Abhay', stresses on road safety, improving truck drivers' lives
New Delhi, January 29: Union Minister Nitin Gadkari presided over an event at IIT Delhi, during which the findings of Project Abhay were released, and lauded the initiative for improving the lives of truck drivers.
Commuters can now avail 10% discount using NCMC card on every journey with Namo Bharat trains
New Delhi, January 29: Namo Bharat commuters can now avail of a 10 per cent discount on every journey by using National Common Mobility Card (NCMC) aboard Namo Bharat trains.
Hyderabad Metro resumes services after technical glitch
Hyderabad, January 29: Passengers travelling on the Hyderabad Metro Rail witnessed temporary disruption on Wednesday after a technical glitch was reported.
Argentine railway workers walk out in demand of higher wages
Buenos Aires, Jan 29: Argentine railway workers went on strike Tuesday to demand higher wages, a move criticised by President Javier Milei's government for leaving a million passengers stranded.
Each rupee invested in India's highways led to Rs 3 rise in GDP: IIM-Bangalore study
New Delhi, Jan 29: Investments made in India's highways sector have translated to a more than three-fold increase in the country's GDP due to the multiplier effect resulting from the creation of more jobs and incomes in the economy, according to an IIM-Bangalore study.
Israel: December sees highest number of traffic accident fatalities in 17 Years
Tel Aviv, January 28: Israel's Central Bureau of Statistics reported that the number of fatalities from traffic accidents in 2024 was the highest in the last 17 years. In 2024 year, the number of deaths stood at 439 compared to 361 deaths in 2023, an increase of 21.6 per cent.
Singapore calls for proposals to pilot autonomous public buses
Singapore, Jan 27: Singapore's Land Transport Authority (LTA) has invited industry players to submit proposals for a pilot programme to test autonomous public buses, the authority announced Monday.
Indian Railways reach 23,000 km tracks for 130 kmph speed, clock 4 p.c. rise in earnings
New Delhi, Jan 27: The Indian Railways has achieved a significant milestone by upgrading more than 23,000 track kilometres of the railways' network to support train speeds of up to 130 kilometres per hour (kmph), it said on Monday.
Budget 2025 may prioritize Railways over Highways, says Nuvama Report
New Delhi, January 27: The upcoming Union Budget for 2025-26 is expected to focus more on the railways sector than highways, according to a report by Nuvama. This marks a significant shift in infrastructure priorities, with railways likely to receive increased budgetary allocations.