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Government working on single logistic law for all modes of transportation: Union Minister Nitin Gadkari
Fri, Aug 26, 2022
The Road Transport and Highways Minister further said the public-private partnership model should be encouraged for the development of air cargo infrastructure in the country
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National Highway construction slows to 20.43 km per day in first 4 months of current fiscal
Fri, Aug 12, 2022
"The ministry has constructed 2,493 km of National Highways up to July in 2022-23, as compared to 2,927 km constructed up to July 2021-22," the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) said in its monthly summary for the Cabinet for July 2022.
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Road Ministry issues draft notification on old vehicles; proposes mandatory installation of fitness certificate
Thu, Mar 03, 2022
Vehicle Fitness certificate New Rule: The Ministry of Road Transport has issued a draft rule regarding fitness for old vehicles. The ministry has issued a draft notification for this.
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Nearly 8 crore traffic challans issued after implementation of new motor vehicles act: Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari
Thu, Dec 02, 2021
Authorities have issued over 7.67 crore challans for traffic violations across the country in 23 months after the implementation of the Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act, 2019, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari told Parliament on Thursday.
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CONFIRMED! Big relief! Battery operated vehicles to be exempted from registration certificate fees in India - Check details
Wed, Aug 04, 2021
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways issued a notification to exempt Battery Operated Vehicles from the payment of fees for the purpose of issue or renewal of registration certificate.
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New scheme for tourist vehicle operators announced: Now, apply in online mode, permits to be issued within 30 days—check details
Sun, Mar 14, 2021
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has announced a new scheme, under which any tourist vehicle operator may apply for an “All India Tourist Authorization/Permit” through online mode.
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National highways construction: With 3,181 km constructed in Apr-Aug, government surpasses target
Fri, Sep 04, 2020
"Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has surpassed its target for construction of National Highways in the country till the past weekend. During April to August this year, 3,181 kilometre NH length was constructed against the target of 2,771 km for this period," MoRTH said in a statement.
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Government discontinues cash discounts for toll users, but extends another offer
Tue, Aug 25, 2020
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) today discontinued cash discounts for toll users. However, it has further allowed discounts for users who make return journeys within 24 hours. Significantly, all exemptions will be provided only if the vehicle carries a valid functional FASTag
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