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Tamil Nadu: State-Owned Bus Drivers to Face 29-Day Suspension for Mobile Phone Use While Driving

Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation has announced a stringent 29-day suspension for bus drivers caught using mobile phones while on duty. The decision to impose harsher penalties comes in the wake of widespread public criticism after several videos surfaced online showing drivers using mobile phones while driving. In a recent incident, a viral video captured a driver talking on his …

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10 hours, 37 minutes ago

Honda and Nissan expected to begin merger talks

Deccan Chronicle

TOKYO: Honda and Nissan were poised Monday to announce the start of talks on a merger to help the Japanese giants catch up with Chinese rivals and Tesla on electric vehicles. Honda and Nissan -- Japan's number two and three automakers after Toyota -- are aiming to finalise a merger deal in June 2025, several media outlets said. Mitsubishi Motors, …

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14 hours, 31 minutes ago

Car ratings are crucial, but always follow these 6 rules to be safe on road

India Today

In the past few months, several fatal road accidents have occurred across India that have, in a way, shaken everyone due to their gruesome nature and extent of damage. Every car sold in India complies with the official vehicle safety norms put in place by the government. Now, we also have our own car assessment program, called Bharat New Car …

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14 hours, 31 minutes ago

Karnataka transport departments disburse Rs 224.05 crore in dues to 11,694 retirees

New Indian Express

BENGALURU: Four transport corporation of Karnataka - Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation, Kalyana Karnataka Road Transport Corporation, North West Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation and Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation disbursed Rs 224.05 crore towards gratuity and earned leave encashment to 11,694 retired employees. The dues pending since January 1, 2020 were disbursed by Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy here on Saturday …

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14 hours, 31 minutes ago

Travel between Chennai-Bengaluru to get hassle-free with Rs 1,338 crore project

New Indian Express

The Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari recently announced that the Centre has sanctioned Rs 1,338 crore for an access-controlled highway project. The 28-kilometre highway along NH-40 will connect Walajapet in Ranipet district to the Tamil Nadu-Andhra Pradesh border. "In Tamil Nadu, we have sanctioned ₹1,338 crore for an Access-Controlled Highway project on NH-40, spanning 28 km …

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14 hours, 31 minutes ago

Strict action against illegal rent-a-car operators, says transport minister

New Indian Express

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Transport Minister K B Ganesh Kumar has directed the motor vehicle department to take stringent action against illegal rent-a-car operators. Vehicles can be lent to friends and relatives, but action will taken if it is used for a commercial purpose without registration and taxes, the minister said. A press note issued by the transport commissioner on Saturday stated that …

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14 hours, 31 minutes ago

Slovak PM Fico holds talks with Putin during surprise Russia trip

Al Jazeera

Fico discussed the Ukraine war and the transport of Russian gas to Slovakia via Ukraine, according to statements. Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has held one-on-one talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin during a surprise visit to Moscow, according to the Kremlin. Fico discussed “a peaceful end to the war” in Ukraine, according to a Facebook post by the Slovak …

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14 hours, 31 minutes ago

Tension rises over liquid restrictions at Schiphol Airport

NL Times

The reintroduction of liquid restrictions at Schiphol Airport has led to increased passenger aggression, particularly from business-class travelers, according to the CNV union, De Telegraaf reports. Security officers report daily confrontations with travelers upset over confiscated items, such as duty-free alcohol or skin care products, purchased before transiting through Schiphol. This has frustrated travelers, especially since Schiphol previously allowed larger …

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Transport Minister Inaugurates New Bus Services in Vizag

Deccan Chronicle

Visakhapatnam: Andhra Pradesh Transport Minister Mandipalli Ramprasad Reddy inaugurated four new buses at the Visakhapatnam Depot on Sunday as part of his North Andhra tour. The new fleet includes one super luxury bus and three express buses, which will operate on routes connecting Visakhapatnam to Paderu, Vizianagaram, and Amalapuram. During the inauguration, the minister announced plans to expand the state's …

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23 hours, 16 minutes ago

Transport Minister flags off four new RTC buses from Visakhapatnam

The Hindu

Minister for Transport, Youth Affairs and Sports Mandipalli Ramprasad Reddy visited the Visakhapatnam Depot of APS RTC, as part of his North Andhra tour, on Sunday. Gajuwaka MLA Palla Srinivasa Rao said that measures would be taken for introduction of the ‘free bus scheme for women’, as promised by the TDP before the elections, in the near future. RTC Zonal …

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38 dead, over 100 missing in Congo after ferry capsizes in Busira river

Deccan Chronicle

Kinshasa: Thirty-eight people are confirmed dead, and over 100 remain missing in Congo after an overloaded ferry -- full of people returning home for Christmas -- capsized in the river Busira late on Friday night, according to local officials and eyewitnesses. The boat was travelling in the northeast of the Congo as part of a convoy of other vessels, and …

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1 day, 13 hours ago

Maharashtra Portfolios: Fadnavis Gets Home, Shinde Urban Development, Ajit Pawar Takes Finance

Deccan Chronicle

Nagpur: More than two weeks after he took the oath of office, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday allocated portfolios to his council of ministers, retaining the crucial Home department with him. Shiv Sena Ministers' portfolios: Gulabrao Patil Water Supply and Sanitation, Dadaji Bhuse School Education, Sanjay Rathod Soil and Water Conservation, Uday Samant Industries and Marathi language, Shambhuraj …

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38 people are dead and over 100 remain missing in Congo after a ferry capsizes in the river Busira

The Hindu

Thirty-eight people are confirmed dead, and over 100 remain missing in Congo after an overloaded ferry — full of people returning home for Christmas — capsized in the river Burisa late Friday night, according to local officials and eyewitnesses. The boat was traveling in the northeast of the Congo as part of a convoy of other vessels, and the passengers …

Congo Ingende

1 day, 21 hours ago

Andhra Pradesh to Get 2,000 Electric Buses

Deccan Chronicle

Visakhapatnam: In a major step towards sustainable public transport, transport minister Mandipalli Ramprasad Reddy announced that the Public Transportation Department will soon receive 2,000 electric buses. Accompanied by MLA B Vijaya Chandra, Minister Reddy toured the town in the newly introduced buses and stressed the government's commitment to reorganising the RTC and recruiting drivers and conductors. The Minister announced plans …

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1 day, 22 hours ago

‘Following commencement of Madurai Metro Rail Project, it will be completed in three years’

The Hindu

Chennai Metro Rail Limited, Director, T. Archunan, on Saturday inspected a few spots along the Tirumangalam-Othakadai Metro Rail Project, including Madurai Railway Junction. An underground Metro station would come up near the Railway Junction / Periyar Bus Stand. Addressing mediapersons at Madurai Railway Junction, Mr. Archunan said that the Detailed Project Report was under process. The metro project in Madurai …

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2 days, 6 hours ago

40 kgs silver, cash seized from ex-constable's house in MP

Deccan Chronicle

Bhopal: Raids by the Lokayukta teams at the bungalow of former constable in state transport department Sourav Sharma here have yielded two quintals of silver bars, and Rs 2.95 crore in cash, besides seven currency note counting machines, police said on Saturday. The search in his bungalow here has also yielded silver jewelry weighing ten kg and gold worth Rs …

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2 days, 7 hours ago

WATCH: Bus Takes Wrong Side Of Lane In Bengaluru, Netizens Demand Action

ABP News

Reckless driving is a major concern in India, with frequent incidences highlighting the hazards of such behaviour. A recent occurrence in Bengaluru has underlined the dangers of careless driving as a bus was captured riding on the wrong side of the road. The recorded video showed a bus moving against the traffic on NICE Road, connecting Bannerghatta Junction to the …

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2 days, 14 hours ago

Defence Ministry recommends MoRTH approval for Bhubhu Jot tunnel in Himachal

New Indian Express

CHANDIGARH: The Union Ministry of Defence has recommended the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways for approval of the Bhubhu Jot tunnel in Himachal Pradesh as an alternative route to Leh-Ladakh to be designated as a project of strategic importance. Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said that the he path for the construction of the much-awaited Bhubu Jot …

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Xmas rail chaos, thanks to Labour pay surrender: Drivers don't need overtime after they got big lump sum, minister admits

Daily Mail

Christmas chaos on the railways is being fuelled by Labour's bumper pay rises, the Transport Secretary has admitted. Heidi Alexander said the hefty sums handed out, with no concessions or reforms, meant many drivers were putting their feet up, rather than taking on the overtime needed to keep the network running. Anticipated disruption on the railways is expected to put …

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2 days, 19 hours ago

Italian court clears Vice Premier Salvini of illegally detaining migrants on a rescue ship in 2019

Associated Press

ROME — A court in Sicily Friday found Italian Vice Premier Matteo Salvini not guilty of illegally detaining 100 migrants aboard a humanitarian rescue ship in 2019, when he was interior minister. The court in the city of Palermo dropped all the charges against Salvini in relation an incident in 2019, when he refused to allow the migrants to leave …

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2 days, 20 hours ago

Maruti Suzuki signs MoA with Bihar Govt Transport Dept

Deccan Chronicle

· 5 driving test tracks to be automated at Bhagalpur, Darbhanga, Gaya, Purnia and Saran · 2 driving test tracks automated by Maruti Suzuki at Aurangabad and Patna are already operational · Automated Driving Test Tracks for Two-wheeler and Light Motor Vehicle driving license testing · MSIL to increase the number of Automated Driving Test Tracks to 44 across the …

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2 days, 20 hours ago

Lakshadweep jetty project at Old Mangalore Port categorised under ‘deemed deferred category’

The Hindu

The proposed ₹65 crore dedicated jetty project for Lakshadweep at Old Mangalore Port under Sagarmala scheme has been put under the ‘deemed deferred category’ as per the Sagarmala funding guidelines, according to the Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal. Further, due to non-award of project even after 18 months of in-principle approval, the project was categorised under …

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2 days, 21 hours ago

Cancel your great Christmas getaway! 23.7 million drivers issued with warning to not hit roads until after 7pm as offices and schools shut - with London train stations filling up as commuters race to

Daily Mail

Britain's drivers were urged not to travel on major routes until this evening to avoid the worst Christmas holiday traffic as this year's getaway chaos began in earnest. London Waterloo station is busy today as many passengers take trains home for Christmas Christmas getaway traffic was increasing in volume on the A282 Dartford crossing approach in Kent Travellers on the …

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2 days, 22 hours ago

Revealed: Britain's worst railway stations for cancellations

Daily Mail

Britain's worst railway stations were today revealed to be in the North West of England, with at least one in ten trains cancelled at 20 stations so far this year. Worst performing train stations so far this year Leyland 13.9% Poulton-le-Fylde 13.4% Blackpool North 13.1% Kirkham & Wesham 12.9% Horwich Parkway 12.0% St Helens Central 11.7% Broad Green 11.6% Handforth …

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Tamil Nadu: State-Owned Bus Drivers to Face 29-Day Suspension for Mobile Phone Use While Driving

Honda and Nissan expected to begin merger talks

Car ratings are crucial, but always follow these 6 rules to be safe on road

Karnataka transport departments disburse Rs 224.05 crore in dues to 11,694 retirees

Travel between Chennai-Bengaluru to get hassle-free with Rs 1,338 crore project

Strict action against illegal rent-a-car operators, says transport minister

Slovak PM Fico holds talks with Putin during surprise Russia trip

Tension rises over liquid restrictions at Schiphol Airport

Transport Minister Inaugurates New Bus Services in Vizag

Transport Minister flags off four new RTC buses from Visakhapatnam

38 dead, over 100 missing in Congo after ferry capsizes in Busira river

Maharashtra Portfolios: Fadnavis Gets Home, Shinde Urban Development, Ajit Pawar Takes Finance

38 people are dead and over 100 remain missing in Congo after a ferry capsizes in the river Busira

Andhra Pradesh to Get 2,000 Electric Buses

‘Following commencement of Madurai Metro Rail Project, it will be completed in three years’

40 kgs silver, cash seized from ex-constable's house in MP

WATCH: Bus Takes Wrong Side Of Lane In Bengaluru, Netizens Demand Action

Defence Ministry recommends MoRTH approval for Bhubhu Jot tunnel in Himachal

Xmas rail chaos, thanks to Labour pay surrender: Drivers don't need overtime after they got big lump sum, minister admits

Italian court clears Vice Premier Salvini of illegally detaining migrants on a rescue ship in 2019

Maruti Suzuki signs MoA with Bihar Govt Transport Dept

Lakshadweep jetty project at Old Mangalore Port categorised under ‘deemed deferred category’

Cancel your great Christmas getaway! 23.7 million drivers issued with warning to not hit roads until after 7pm as offices and schools shut - with London train stations filling up as commuters race to

Revealed: Britain's worst railway stations for cancellations