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Driving licences in India may have different colours: Check all changes in plan and why

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has proposed colour-coded driving licences for Indian and foreign nationals, mandatory blood group and emergency contact details, and stricter safe-driving assessments. Draft amendments to the Central Motor Vehicles Rules also propose a 75% passing threshold, free changes to personal details, Aadhaar-based fee…

The Economic Times · Oct 23

Driving licence holders, take note: New rules may change your card details, documents needed & online services; check what the govt proposes

Driving licence news: The government has proposed major changes to India's driving licence rules, including colour-coded licences for Indian and foreign nationals, a higher safe-driving assessment pass mark of 75% and mandatory details such as blood group and emergency contact information. The draft also proposes stricter document verification, possible fee…

The Economic Times · Oct 23

Qualification threshold for driving licence applicants may be made tougher

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH), in its draft amendments, has proposed that the safe-driving tutorial should run for at least 30 minutes, and that pass marks be raised to 75% from the current 60%.

The Economic Times · Oct 22

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Driving licence new rules: 75% pass mark, 15-day deadline for name & address changes, some online services may be free; check what could change soon

Driving licence new rules: The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has proposed changes to driving licence rules, including raising the safe-driving tutorial pass mark from 60% to 75% and waiving fees for select online services linked to Aadhaar authentication. The draft also proposes new deadlines for updating licence details,…

The Economic Times · Oct 22

Nh-207 Plastic Road Trial: IIT Madras track tests waste-plastic asphalt; data feeds India guidelines

In a groundbreaking initiative, engineers in India executed a substantial test on road construction by incorporating waste plastic modified binders. This extensive trial unfolded on the 20-kilometre stretch of National Highway 207 in Karnataka. Following the validation of their methods through government guidelines endorsing waste plastic in asphalt, the results…

The Times of India · Oct 14

Experts suggest solutions to waterlogging in NH stretch in Kollam

A high-level delegation, including Ministry of Road Transport and Highways’ (MoRTH) Kerala head B.T. Sridhara, visited Kollam to find a permanent solution to waterlogging in the Chathannur-Paravur-Paripally road, which is being renovated spending ₹22.2 crore from the Central Road Fund.

The Hindu · Oct 7, 2023

People Who Helped Rishabh Pant After Road Accident Will Be Honoured: Uttarakhand DGP

Uttarakhand DGP Ashok Kumar on Friday announced that the passersby, who helped Indian cricketer Rishabh Pant following his car accident, will be honoured and rewarded under the 'Good Samaritan' scheme of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. Read on for details:

Dynamite News · Dec 31, 2022

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Highway construction slows to 19 km/day during April-August: Ministry of Road Transport and Highways

While the pace of national highway (NH) construction in the country had touched a record 37 km per day in 2020-21, it had slowed to 28.64 km a day in 2021-22.

The Hindu · Sep 14, 2022

Transport Ministry standardises process for issuing international driving permit

Until now, many India citizens faced difficulties with their respective international driving permit in foreign countries

The Hindu · Aug 29, 2022

Explained | Understanding the additional airbags mandate for vehicles

Will installing extra airbags increase the price of vehicles? What are the international precedents for such a move?

The Hindu · Apr 19, 2022

Centre scraps 4-laning work on ECR stretch

Constrained to foreclose work for lack of response from Tamil Nadu, says NHAI

The Hindu · Apr 13, 2022

Lok Sabha live updates | Lower House adjourned for the day

Lok Sabha to continue with discussions and voting on Demands for Grants

The Hindu · Mar 22, 2022

India has still to get a good grip on road safety

The Centre and States need to be on the same page in improving and strengthening safety plans and infrastructure

The Hindu · Feb 17, 2022

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