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Bus crew shortage, mismanagement cost Tamil Nadu STUs Rs 495 crore, says CAG report
1 week, 6 days ago

Bus crew shortage, mismanagement cost Tamil Nadu STUs Rs 495 crore, says CAG report

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: The cancellation of scheduled trips due to shortage of crew to operate buses has resulted in the State Transport Undertakings in Tamil Nadu reporting a total revenue loss of Rs 495.27 crore from 2017-18 to 2021-22. A report of the office of Comptroller and Auditor General tabled in the Assembly on Tuesday, however, revealed that hundreds of bus drivers …

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Defence ties in focus at Rajnath-Putin meeting
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1 week, 6 days ago

Defence ties in focus at Rajnath-Putin meeting

Hindustan Times  

Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, with a focus on bilateral defence cooperation as the two leaders stressed the “immense potential” of the India-Russia partnership, according to an official statement. On the second day of his visit, Rajnath also met his Russian counterpart Andrey Belousov and asked Moscow to speed up the delivery …

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Friendship higher than highest mountain: Rajnath Singh on meeting Putin in Moscow
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2 weeks ago

Friendship higher than highest mountain: Rajnath Singh on meeting Putin in Moscow

India Today  

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Tuesday during the 21st session of the India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Military and Military-Technical Cooperation. Singh also met Russian Defence Minister Andrei Belousov in Moscow and discussed ways to deepen the strategic partnership between both countries. “Despite great pressure on India, both in public and private spheres, we …

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Rajnath meets Putin in Moscow, hails Indo-Russian ties as 'higher than highest mountain'
2 weeks ago

Rajnath meets Putin in Moscow, hails Indo-Russian ties as 'higher than highest mountain'

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: India's friendship with Russia is "higher than the highest mountain and deeper than the deepest ocean," Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said at a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Tuesday. "During the meeting, Rajnath Singh said 'friendship between our countries is higher than the highest mountain and deeper than the deepest ocean,'" the Defence Ministry …

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Rajnath Singh in Moscow, to hold talks with Putin
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2 weeks, 1 day ago

Rajnath Singh in Moscow, to hold talks with Putin

Deccan Chronicle  

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh arrived in Moscow on an official visit during which he will witness the commissioning of a stealth warship into the Indian Navy and attend the 21st meeting of India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Military & Military Technical Cooperation.Singh received a warm welcome on late Sunday night by Indian Ambassador to Russia, Venkatesh Kumar, and Russian Deputy Minister …

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Defence minister Rajnath Singh headed to Russia to boost defence ties
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Defence minister Rajnath Singh headed to Russia to boost defence ties

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: Defence minister Rajnath Singh will on Monday kick off his three-day official visit to Russia during which he will attend the 21st meeting of the India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Military and Military Technical Cooperation, and commission the Indian Navy’s latest multi-role stealth guided missile frigate Tushil, putting the spotlight on the bilateral military ties between the two countries, …

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Rajnath Singh to commission Indian Navy's new frigate INS Tushil in Russia today
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2 weeks, 2 days ago

Rajnath Singh to commission Indian Navy's new frigate INS Tushil in Russia today

India TV News  

Rajnath Singh in Russia: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is scheduled to visit the Russian Federation from December 8-10. During the visit, Rajnath Singh and the Defence Minister of Russia Andrey Belousov will co-chair the 21st meeting of the India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Military and Military Technical Cooperation in Moscow on December 10. Rajnath Singh to commission INS Tushil in Russia …

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Defence Minister Rajnath on three-day visit to Russia, to oversee commissioning of frigate Tushil
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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Defence Minister Rajnath on three-day visit to Russia, to oversee commissioning of frigate Tushil

The Hindu  

The first of two stealth guided missile frigates, Tushil, under construction in Russia is set to be commissioned during the three-day visit of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh beginning on Sunday for the 21st meeting of India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Military and Military Technical Cooperation. During the visit, Mr. Singh and his Russian counterpart Andrey Belousov will co-chair the 21st meeting …

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Cyclone Fengal: Chennai airport shuts down for 16 hours, to resume operations at 4 am on December 1
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Cyclone Fengal: Chennai airport shuts down for 16 hours, to resume operations at 4 am on December 1

New Indian Express  

It is learnt that a total of 110 flight services, including 55 arrivals and 55 departures to and from the city respectively, were cancelled. Apart from that, passengers had also difficulty in availing transport to return to their homes as the roads were inundated and lack of availability of cabs or other services, except the reliable Chennai Metro. However, the …

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CUMTA study to boost last-mile connectivity
3 weeks, 3 days ago

CUMTA study to boost last-mile connectivity

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: Chennai Unified Metropolitan Transport Authority has appointed Delhi Integrated Multi-Modal Transit System Ltd to conduct a study and prepare ‘Bus transport and last mile connectivity improvement plan’ for Chennai Metropolitan Area covering 5,904 sq.km. The study aims to review all bus service operations, routes and route network operating in the CMA and suggest phase-wise improvements in existing service operations, …

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MTC to soon issue work order for 500 e-buses; fixes per-km operational fare
3 weeks, 5 days ago

MTC to soon issue work order for 500 e-buses; fixes per-km operational fare

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: The MTC is set to issue a work order next week for the production of 500 low-floor electric buses. The transport undertaking has also fixed the per-km cost at Rs 77.16 for non-AC e-buses and Rs 80.86 for AC e-buses, according to official sources. Official sources from MTC stated that final orders for the e-buses will be issued next …

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Survey afoot to set benchmarks for MTC services
1 month ago

Survey afoot to set benchmarks for MTC services

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: The Metropolitan Transport Corporation has launched a field-level survey across the Chennai Metropolitan Area to establish minimum benchmarks for bus services. This survey is also crucial for several initiatives, including the introduction of National Common Mobility Card, electronic payment system, intelligent transport system, for purchasing new electric buses and other projects,” he said. “The survey parameters include bus cleanliness, …

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MTC Conductor Dies After Passenger Assault in Chennai
1 month, 4 weeks ago

MTC Conductor Dies After Passenger Assault in Chennai

The Hindu  

A passenger assaulted an MTC conductor, leading to his death in Chennai. The victim, J. Jagan Kumar, 52, was allegedly arguing with a passenger, V. Govindan, 53, on a bus. Govindan punched Jagan, causing his death. The police have arrested Govindan and booked a case of murder against him. The family of the deceased has been announced to receive a …

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MRTS commuters in Chennai bear the brunt of delay in the fourth line project
3 months, 3 weeks ago

MRTS commuters in Chennai bear the brunt of delay in the fourth line project

The Hindu  

It has been exactly a year since Southern Railway truncated the Mass Rapid Transit System services at Chintadripet to facilitate the laying of the fourth line from Chennai Beach to Egmore, causing inconvenience to thousands of commuters. B. Santosh, a regular commuter on the MRTS, says that while the MTC is operating special services, not many buses are available in …

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Five MTC bus depots to be equipped to handle e-buses
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Five MTC bus depots to be equipped to handle e-buses

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: With the plan to procure 500 low-floor electric buses for the city reaching its final stage, the MTC is preparing to equip the diesel bus depots at Perumbakkam, Chromepet, Tondiarpet, Semmencherry, and KK Nagar to carry out maintenance activities of e-buses. The MTC is also finalising tenders to determine the per-kilometre price to be paid to e-bus operators under …

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Five months on, MTC’s UPI ticketing plan yet to click
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Five months on, MTC’s UPI ticketing plan yet to click

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: Within just five months after the introduction of UPI and card payment options in buses, most MTC bus conductors have begun to decline payments via digital modes for purchasing tickets. However, conductors now cite excuses like crowding in buses and software glitches to demand cash payments,” a daily commuter from Ambattur said. If a payment fails due to network …

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100 new govt buses flagged off; Chennai gets 58 low-floor coaches
4 months, 2 weeks ago

100 new govt buses flagged off; Chennai gets 58 low-floor coaches

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: Chennai has received its first batch of 58 non-AC low-floor buses which are disabled-friendly and have kneeling facility for wheelchair ramp. The new batch of 58 buses is part of the 100 buses flagged off by Sports Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin on Sunday, which includes 30 new regular buses and 12 refurbished buses. While conventional MTC buses are 11m long, …

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Chennai Metro Rail commuters using National Common Mobility Cards can soon use them for MTC bus rides
7 months ago

Chennai Metro Rail commuters using National Common Mobility Cards can soon use them for MTC bus rides

The Hindu  

In what could be a first step towards implementing a common ticketing system, Chennai Metro Rail commuters who have National Common Mobility Cards can use it to pay for the bus rides from next month. In April last year, Chennai Metro Rail came out with the card in a bid to help those commuting by public transport to just use …

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MTC closes the door to reckless footboard travel
7 months, 1 week ago

MTC closes the door to reckless footboard travel

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: To prevent school and college students from travelling on the footboard, the Metropolitan Transport Corporation has installed automatic doors on over 900 buses across the city. Additionally, glass panels have been installed on windows near the entry and exit stairs of buses, thereby restricting access to the rods that footboard travellers use for hanging. According to officials, the impact …

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TN to get 7k new buses by next year as 52 per cent of the fleet across state old
7 months, 2 weeks ago

TN to get 7k new buses by next year as 52 per cent of the fleet across state old

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: There is an increase in t proportion of overaged government buses in the state, now at 52.73%, as the procurement of new buses did not happen for two years due to the Covid-19 lockdown-induced fund crunch, said the transport department on Friday. In the light of recent incidents involving parts of buses such as footboards and seats getting detached …

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Road rules go for a toss at the busy Anna Salai-Walajah Road junction in Chennai
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Road rules go for a toss at the busy Anna Salai-Walajah Road junction in Chennai

The Hindu  

The Anna Salai-Walajah Road junction turns chaotic at peak hours. A couple of years ago, to reduce commute time, the traffic police suspended the signal at the junction and pushed the right turn from Anna Salai towards Pallavan Salai by a few metres. The barricades make riding on a two-wheeler difficult, especially when MTC buses take the unwieldy turn into …

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Electric buses will hit Chennai roads by the middle of this year
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Electric buses will hit Chennai roads by the middle of this year

The Hindu  

In a few months, commuters in the city can travel on electric buses. A senior official said the bids were called on January 11 for 100 buses — 12 metres long, low-floored and air-conditioned — for the Metropolitan Transport Corporation. The bus will have On-Bus Intelligent Transport Systems for route-mapping through the Global Positioning System, the driver console with automatic …

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Private buses halted at Kilambakkam, commuters from south stranded
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Private buses halted at Kilambakkam, commuters from south stranded

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: Amid the ongoing tussle between the state government and omnibus operators, passengers who arrived in omnibuses in the city from Tiruchy, Madurai and other southern and delta districts, were stranded for hours in Kilambakkam KCBT on Thursday as traffic personnel stopped these buses from plying further to Koyambedu. Earlier, the omnibus operators had refused to comply with the state …

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CS at Kilambakkam Bus Terminus
11 months, 1 week ago

CS at Kilambakkam Bus Terminus

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: State Chief Secretary Shiv Das Meena, who inspected the newly opened Kalaignar Centenary Bus Terminus at Kilambakkam just the Pongal holiday travel picked up momentum in the State on Saturday, proposed to shift all operations of omni buses there from January 21. Reviewing the functioning of the terminus, besides interacting with passengers and the staff at the help desk, …

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