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motor vehicle news

SC pushes states to enforce safety devices in public transport vehicles

Supreme Court pushes for stricter safety rules in passenger vehicles
Published on May 14, 2026 09:14 am IST

This city's traffic police issues 1.3 lakh e-challans for tampering number plate

His vehicle was stolen on June 6 and remains untraceable, police said. However, on June 28, he received a challan for speeding near Millennium Depot.
Published on Nov 22, 2022 05:33 pm IST

All about respiratory allergies: 5 facts that you should know of

Respiratory allergies are not to be taken lightly, as negligence can lead to asthma, bronchial allergies and other pulmonary disorders.
Published on Feb 12, 2021 01:49 pm IST

Odisha records Rs 117 crore motor vehicle revenue collection in September

Odisha’s motor vehicle revenue for September 2020 only 7% less than last year
Published on Oct 16, 2020 02:18 pm IST

BMW mows down pedestrian in Chandigarh, woman driver gets bail

The man killed in an accident in Chandigarh on Saturday night remains unidentified.
Published on Aug 30, 2020 11:13 pm IST

Lady Luck cold shoulders Chandigarh car dealers this Navratri

Car dealers have failed to make a kill during Navratri amid the lockdown in Chandigarh.
Updated on Apr 04, 2020 12:21 am IST

Road safety rules that people are most lax about

Around 149,000 people lost their lives on Indian roads in 2018.
Updated on Jan 29, 2021 07:42 pm IST

Chandigarh’s air quality at year’s worst on Diwali eve

Even before Diwali, the Air Quality Index (AQI) of the city shot up to 237 on Saturday
Updated on Oct 27, 2019 04:22 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

After MV ACT, Odisha pollution norm eased for 30 days

Under the new legislation, the violation of PUC (pollution under control) norm invites a penalty of 10,000 as against the previous rate of 1,000 on the first violation and 2,000 for the second one.
Updated on Sept 07, 2019 01:18 am IST

Landslides block NH-305 in Kullu, flashflood triggers panic

A landslide on a stretch of the Chandigarh-Manali highway in Mandi on Wednesday.
Updated on Aug 14, 2019 10:50 pm IST

MV Act: Parliament gives govt powers to set ground rules for Uber, Ola cabs

The Bill has been passed with three Government amendments and will need to go back to Lok Sabha.
Updated on Aug 01, 2019 12:38 am IST

New law will make drivers pay through their nose for ‘one for the road’

Penalties for traffic violations hadn’t been raised since 1988 when fine for general offences such as red-light jumping was fixed at 100 rupees and was hardly a deterrent.
Updated on Jun 07, 2020 07:05 am IST

Centre may introduce motor vehicle bill today

Union road transport and highways minister Nitin Gadkari is scheduled to introduce the Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Bill, 2019, in Lok Sabha on Monday.
Published on Jul 15, 2019 07:17 am IST

BMC likely to reopen Ghatkopar bridge for light vehicles in a week

After being shut for a month, the bridge over the Laxmi nullah in Ghatkopar is likely to open in a week.
Published on Jul 07, 2019 12:55 am IST

Cabinet nod to proposal seeking more powers to NIA

Two separate bills will be introduced in Parliament to amend the NIA Act and the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), they said.
Updated on Jun 27, 2019 05:28 pm IST

Can 19 old bridges in Mumbai’s western suburbs open for light vehicles?

The re-audit of the bridges in the Island city is still going on.
Updated on Jun 22, 2019 01:13 am IST

Centre to reintroduce Motor vehicle bill in House

The first session of the 17th Lok Sabha will begin from June 17 and will continue until July 26.
Updated on Jun 08, 2019 11:27 pm IST

Biker dies after crashing into stationary truck on Mumbai-Pune highway

Mumbai-Pune Highway.
Published on Apr 21, 2019 12:36 am IST

Model streets need to cater to all road users, not just motor vehicles

Last week, it was reported in media that the Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) has started the work on converting two busy city roads into “model” roads. (Photo by Yogendra Kumar / Hindustan Times)
Updated on Mar 20, 2019 07:40 am IST

Volkswagen fined 500 crore for using cheat device to deceive pollution tests

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Thursday imposed a 500 crore penalty on German automaker Volkswagen for using a “cheat device” in its diesel cars to deceive emission tests.
Updated on Mar 07, 2019 06:39 pm IST

BMC reduces licence fees for parking lot contractors by 20%; Opposition alleges nexus

Picture for representation only.
Updated on Mar 07, 2019 12:17 am IST

Take these 3 steps to make Delhi walkable

By design, city streets should be safe, engaging and lively. They should encourage more people to walk.
Updated on Mar 04, 2019 07:25 am IST

Your Space: footpaths are for walking, dear bikers

With poor police surveillance and legal action, the footpaths reserved for pedestrians along major city roads have become illegal parking spots for vehicles. (In pic) Vehicles parked on footpath at FC road.
Updated on Feb 17, 2019 04:10 pm IST

Legal notice issued for strict implementation of helmet rule in Pune

Police officials take action on helmetless riders at Lokmanya Tilak chowk.
Updated on Jan 03, 2019 03:22 pm IST

CSBC releases admit card for Bihar constable recruitment- driving test

CSBC Bihar Police recruitment 2018: Candidates can download their admit card
Published on Dec 10, 2018 02:45 pm IST

Mumbai now one step closer to getting parking authority

Proposed parking authority in Mumbai to be first one in India.
Updated on Dec 09, 2018 11:29 pm IST

Mumbai-Pune Expressway toll to continue for another 12 years

A view of the Mumbai-Pune Expressway from the Amrutanjan Bridge in Pune
Published on Sept 12, 2018 12:17 am IST