Page 4 - Transportation

Unleashing the ropeways

It is noteworthy that the government's vision of 'ropeways as transportation solutions' covers congested urban areas and river-crossings too

Centre asks states to scrap old diesel buses, replace them with EVs

According to a MoRTH estimate, 25 state transport undertakings own 32,062 buses that are over 10 years old

High transportation cost pushes petrol in Maha's Parbhani to Rs 122.67

With fuel prices being hiked multiple times over the last two weeks, the rate of petrol in Parbhani district in Maharashtra reached Rs 122.67 a litre on Tuesday

Welspun Corp to develop guideline for transportation of hydrogen gas

Welspun Corp Ltd on Monday announced joining a global industry project to develop the "world's first guideline" for transportation of hydrogen gas in existing and new offshore pipelines

What are Bharat-series vehicle registration plates? Decoded

If you are planning to move to a different state and happen to own a vehicle, you need not fret about paperwork. Now there is the BH-series vehicle registration. Let's understand how it works

Operational metro network to rise steadily to about 900 km by 2022: Puri

With trailblazer transportation system like metro, Delhi has potential to be world-class city like London, New York, said Hardeep Puri

Time for hustle

Old established production arrangements have broken down, there are new opportunities

India's draft space transportation policy gives green push to Isro

The Indian government, while encouraging the private players to play a good part in the space sector with policy reforms, will continue to focus on research and development (R&D) on green fuel, robotic space exploration and reusable rockets, states the draft National Space Transportation Policy.

Railway services to pre-Covid levels likely over next two months: Report

The Railways is likely to restore its train services to pre-COVID levels over the next two months, provided the state governments give their nod and the coronavirus pandemic is under control

Govt extends permit exemption for vehicles carrying oxygen till Sept 30

The government on Tuesday said it has extended the exemption from permit requirement for transport vehicles carrying oxygen till September 30, 2021 in view of the Covid-19 pandemic

Strong deal pipeline, auto sector recovery positive for Tata Elxsi

A 56 per cent stock uptick since December caps upside

Transport costs up 12% due to farmers stir: Ficci's MSME confederation

It pegged the daily loss to the businesses at about Rs 3,000 crore, which would mount if the situation is not addressed

Desire for exercise in Covid times: A boom and a shortage for Hero Cycles

The surge in cycle demand could not have come at a better time for India's largest manufacturer, yet it is struggling to meet sales orders.

Kisan Rail to reduce transport cost of perishables by Rs 1,000 a tonne

The scheduled time of a one-way journey is 31 hours and 45 minutes. This travel time is 15 hours less than the time taken in transporting such produce by road

India enters Unlock 2.0: Relaxations to new rules, all you need to know

Only essential activities will be allowed at least until July 31 in containment zones

GVK Group cuts salaries by up to 30% from May as Covid-19 impacts business

The diversified group, which is into energy, resources, airports, transportation, hospitality and life sciences sectors, has around 1,800 workforce

UPSRTC to inquire on overcharging for taxi rides from Delhi airport to UP

The committee has been asked to submit a report within 24 hours.

Covid-19 hinterland digest: Kanpur means business, Jaipur crime rate drops

Only half of the transport office will be allowed to open with 33 per cent of the staff

Delhi govt asks trade unions to help find labour amid coronavirus outbreak

State governments, particularly those like Delhi that witnessed an exodus of migrant workers after the lockdown was announced

Vegetables price jump 40% as coronavirus lockdown hits transportation

In Mumbai, cabbage and cauliflower were available at Rs 80 a kg and Rs 120 a kg, respectively, as against Rs 60 and Rs 80 a kg late last week.