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Govt notifies new evaluation standards of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles

This would facilitate the promotion of hydrogen fuel cell-based vehicles in the country, which are energy-efficient and environmentally friendly

Rs 56 cr assistance to states to sanitise public transport, terminals: Govt

The government on Tuesday said it has provided financial assistance to the tune of Rs 56.32 crore to states for sanitising public transport buses and create awareness about COVID-19 pandemic and road safety. Ministry of Road Transport and Highways also issued advisories to all States/UTs from time to time to undertake all necessary steps to ensure sanitisation of seats, handles & bars in the public transport vehicles and hygiene and sanitisation at bus terminals/bus stops, Parliament was informed. "State governments have been provided financial assistance of Rs 56.32 crores for undertaking activities for hygiene and sanitisation in public transport vehicles & bus terminals/stops and awareness/prevention campaign for COVID-19 and road safety," Minister of State for Road Transport and Highways V K Singh told Lok Sabha in reply to a query. States were also advised to display public health messages on public transport vehicles, bus terminals and the bus stops. Advisory was also ...

Over 10 mn migrant workers walked to their states in March-June: Govt

As per provisional available information, 81,385 accidents occurred on the roads (including national highways) during the period March-June 2020 with 29,415 fatalities, VK Singh informed Parliament

Covid-19 impact: New lending formula for road projects on the anvil

The government is looking at an average of the marginal cost of funds-based lending rates, or MCLRs, of several lenders for road construction projects

Highways Min releases over Rs 10,000 cr for developers to expedite work

The government said it has released over Rs 10,000 crore to developers amid Covid-19 to boost the 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' scheme and expedite highways construction

Char Dham: Follow highway ministry's 2018 circular on road width, says SC

Supreme Court said the 2018 circular of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways on width of roads in hilly and mountainous terrains be followed in construction of Char Dham highway project

Shingo La project: Centre plans Zojila-like tunnel to Ladakh region

The tunnel to pass via Shingo La in Himachal, reduce travel time by 15-20%

Govt seeks suggestions on vehicle ownership details in registration papers

As per the current details under CMVR 1989, the ownership captured does not reflect the details of the divyangjan citizens

Highway construction in Q1 dips to 18 km a day amid Covid-19 pandemic

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways constructed 1,640 kilometres in the first quarter (April-June) of the financial year 2020-21 (FY21).

Domestic road transport sector likely to contract by 18-20% in FY21: Icra

40-day nationwide lockdown aggravated the prevailing softness in the Indian economic activity

NGT slams Road Ministry over delay in guidelines on scrapping of vehicles

The green panel said the response of the MoRTH is very unsatisfactory and lacking in sensitivity

Changes in national permit regime soon to ease movement of tourist vehicles

This motive has culminated into a new set of rules, which henceforth will be known as, 'All India Tourist Vehicles Authorization and Permit Rules, 2020'

Road accident treatment up to Rs 2.5 lakh/case to be cashless soon: Govt

Trauma and healthcare services to road accident victim will be financed through an account which will be established under the MoRTH for the implementation of the scheme

MV rules: Proposals invited to improve movement in neighbouring countries

The Road Transport and Highways Ministry has issued a notification in this regard

Centre relaxes payment mechanism for govt-funded highway contracts

Contractors to be given funds every month

First InvIT by govt entity set for launch; NHAI files application with Sebi

Senior officials told Business Standard the projects being offered under InvIT would mainly be ones constructed on government-funded or in engineering-procurement-construction mode

Covid-19: Govt extends validity of motor vehicle documents till Sept 30

Earlier, the Centre through an advisory on March 30 announced the extension of the validity of fitness, permit (all types), driving license, registration, or any other concerned document till June 30

Centre likely to rework NHAI financing plans amid Covid-19 crisis

A committee, under the chairmanship of Nilesh Sathe, former member of the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI), has been set up.

Covid-19 crisis: Govt extends validity of vehicle documents till July 31

No additional or late fee will be charged for delays in the validation of documents pending from February 1

Economy in 'very bad' state, expect financial package in 2-3 days: Gadkari

The minister for MSME, and Road Transport and Highways said the government stands with the industry but it also needs to understand the government's limitations