Road Transport ministry

Centre to scrap government vehicles over 15-years-old, issues draft notification

The policy from the Central government comes in an effort to decongest roads by scrapping buses and vehicles with the plans of establishing three registered vehicle scrapping facility, reports IANS.

Nov 28, 2022, 08:19 AM IST

Transport ministry's BIG move for second-hand car market, proposes authorisation certificates to check malpractices

Road Transport Ministry to strengthen second hand car market, proposes authorisation certificates for dealers to check malpractices, reports PTI.

Sep 15, 2022, 16:17 PM IST

DNA: Horrifying report of transport ministry on road accidents

In our country in the year 2020, the number of people in road accidents is same as those who because of COVID-19. As per the new report of Union Ministry of Road and Transport, the number of people who died in serious road accidents in India has increased.

May 27, 2022, 04:28 AM IST

Union Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari earns 'Spider-Man' tag, know why

"I have named Union Minister for Roads and Highways Nitin Gadkari a Spider-Man. He has established a network of roads in every nook and corner of the country just like a spider weaves its web of threads," said Gao MP from Arunachal East Lok Sabha seat.

Mar 22, 2022, 09:28 AM IST

Vehicles to have maximum 3 decks to transport 2-wheelers: Road Transport Ministry

“Rigid vehicles and trailers can have a maximum of three decks to transport two wheelers, with the load body not projecting over the driver's cabin,” read the official statement. 

Feb 27, 2022, 15:29 PM IST

RTO comes at home! Here’s how you can apply for DL, RC, and other services online

Overall, 18 RTO-related services can be availed completely online, which means that you don’t have to visit the RTO office anymore. 

May 16, 2021, 11:56 AM IST

Cabinet to soon decide on vehicle scrappage policy: Sources

The new Scrappage policy aims at discontinuation of 15 year old Petrol vehicles and 10 year old  diesel vehicles from operating on the roads.

Sep 23, 2019, 17:11 PM IST

Road Transport Ministry notifies provisions of Motor Vehicles Amendment Act

Road Transport Ministry on Wednesday notified the provisions of Motor Vehicles Amendment Act, which will come into effect from September 1, 2019.

Aug 28, 2019, 19:56 PM IST

Driving licences, vehicle registration certificates to come in card format only

The option of providing a paper or booklet-based driving licence or registration certificate has been done away with.

Mar 08, 2019, 10:38 AM IST

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari says corrupt road contractors will be bulldozed, sparks row

 Nitin Gadkari has warned the road contractors that they will be bulldozed if they indulge in corruption.

May 19, 2018, 13:03 PM IST

Gadkari to kick off Rs 260-crore project to decongest Delhi

The project has been sanctioned at a cost of Rs 260 crore. For undertaking this project, Ministry of Defence has agreed to transfer 13 acres to National Highways Authority (NHAI). The time period for completion of the work is 18 months, it said.

Aug 12, 2017, 20:16 PM IST