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diwakar raote news

Sambhaji Nagar riots were orchestrated ahead of polls, alleges Thackeray

The rally, titled ‘Vajramuth’ (iron fist), was aimed at demonstrating the strength of the unity between the Shiv Sena (UBT), Nationalist Congress Party and Congress. At the beginning of the rally, all the leaders present paid their respects to a photograph of ‘Mother India’ and the Constitution of India. (Neelima Tak / HT Photo)
Updated on Apr 03, 2023 12:44 am IST

How Sena’s mastermind Anil Parab became a minister

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Updated on Jan 01, 2020 12:15 am IST

State transport minister writes to Nitin Gadkari; No hefty fines for Maharashtra for some time

Raote’s decision to write a letter to the Centre is also being seen as an attempt to buy some time.
Updated on Sept 12, 2019 02:42 am IST

Maharashtra state transport buses get vehicle trackers and info system

According to MSRTC officials, it will take another six months to install VTS and PIS systems on all the buses in its fleet.
Updated on Aug 21, 2019 03:21 am IST

Thane bullet train station reworked to save mangroves: Authority

National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHRSCL) MD Achal Khare said in a statement that all the required wildlife, forest and CRZ clearance has been taken
Updated on Jun 29, 2019 02:07 pm IST

54K mangroves to be razed in Maharashtra for Ahmedabad bullet train project

Raote said the government is in talks with locals who will be affected by the project and will give them appropriate compensation.
Updated on May 24, 2020 08:24 pm IST

Mumbai Taxi union wants hike in minimum fare; threatens stir

The letter stated that their earlier request to increase minimum fare from 22 to 25 was not heard.
Updated on Jun 02, 2019 05:18 am IST

App-based cabs like Ola-Uber illegal, says Maharashtra transport minister

File photo of Maharashtra transport minister Diwakar Raote
Updated on Feb 05, 2019 12:08 pm IST

Seven days to go: Helmet sales yet to pick pace, say Pune retailers

A police constable along with students of RCM Gujarati school create awareness about helmets near Phadke Haud chowk on Monday. Helmet sellers blame slowdown in police action for the staggering sales figures.
Updated on Dec 25, 2018 03:37 pm IST

Pune’s inter city private buses hike ticket prices, RTO yet to take action

Private buses at Sangamwadi Bridge, Shivaji Nagar in Pune
Updated on Nov 09, 2018 02:19 pm IST

Diwali cracker: Private bus operators in Pune hike fares despite warning from RTO

While the situation spells business for private and public transport service providers like buses, railways and flights, it means digging a deeper hole in the pockets of commuters.
Updated on Nov 02, 2018 04:18 pm IST

Mumbai-Pune e-way to get new system to manage traffic, curb deaths

Traffic jam on E-way near Khandala in Pune.
Updated on Aug 15, 2018 12:33 am IST

Fuel price impact: Pune’s private bus services to hike fares by 20% from June 1

Private bus operators are claiming a loss of 80,000 to 90,000 per month, per bus.
Updated on May 28, 2018 05:10 pm IST

Will cancel permits if Pune private bus operators fleece commuters: state transport minister

Passengers at Sangamwadi depot have complained that they have to pay five times more than average ticket fare.
Updated on May 09, 2018 05:40 pm IST

Private bus operators in Maharashtra can’t charge you more in peak seasons

Private intercity bus operators in Maharashtra will not be able to charge arbitrary fares to passengers during holiday or festive seasons from now on.
Published on Apr 28, 2018 12:38 am IST

Mumbai RTOs not ready with test tracks; deadline ends in April

None of the four regional transport offices (RTO) in the city are ready with the 250-metre brake test tracks required to conduct vehicle fitness tests.
Published on Apr 07, 2018 11:29 pm IST