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More two-wheelers, gig workers under pressure: In India, 9 bike riders die every hour

Indian roads are increasingly becoming more dangerous for its most vulnerable users, an IndiaSpend analysis of national data shows. In a decade to 2023, road accident deaths increased 24 percent to about 173,000, but pedestrian deaths nearly tripled, those of two-wheeler riders nearly doubled, and cyclist deaths rose 13 percent.

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Automatic transmission cars owned by persons with disabilities entitled to tax exemption: Madras High Court

Madras High Court overturns decision denying tax exemption for automatic transmission car to physically challenged owner.

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Concerns raised over vehicle scrapping policy

Forest Department in Mysuru struggles to combat forest fires due to government vehicle deregistration policy, seeking special purpose vehicle tag.

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Morning Digest | Lok Sabha to take up ethics panel report recommending Mahua Moitra’s expulsion in Cash-for-query row; Indian ambassador granted consular access to 8 death row prisoners in Qatar, says MEA, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on December 06, 2023

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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.

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MoRTH approves alignment of NH 183

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has approved the alignment of National Highway 183 that connects Theni on National Highway 83 and National Highway 66.

The Hindu

MoRTH’s concurrence awaited to take Kundannoor-Angamaly NH Bypass project ahead

The concurrence of the Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) is awaited to kickstart land acquisition process for the long overdue Kundannoor-Angamaly NH Bypass. The corridor that was mooted in 2016 is critical to decongest the Edappally-Aroor NH 66 Bypass which is used daily by one lakh passenger…

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2-storey cable bridge across Krishna at Somasila to narrow Hyd-Tirupati distance

It’s likely to boost tourism on either side of the river course

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Explained | The proposal for mandatory seatbelt warning systems for rear seat passengers

The proposal comes against the backdrop of the death of former Tata Sons Chairman Cyrus Mistry earlier this month. While legal provisions mandate the use of seatbelts at the back too, enforcement has been weak, along with a lack of awareness about the rule.

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Centre orders preliminary enquiry into Secunderabad e-bike showroom fire

NEW DELHI: The Road Transport and Highways Ministry (MoRTH) has ordered a preliminary enquiry into the fire incident at an electric bike showroom in Secunderabad area of Hyderabad, a senior government official said. Eight people, including a woman, staying in a hotel were killed in a midnight fire that originated…

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Nitin Gadkari approves Rs 15,700 cr for railway over bridges and national highways in Uttar Pradesh

LUCKNOW: In a major boost to Uttar Pradesh infrastructure, especially national highways and railway over bridges, the Union minister for road transport and highways Nitin Gadkari approved Rs 15,700 crore fund.

The Times of India

Andhra Pradesh: JNTU-A to offer M.Tech programme in bridge and tunnel engineering

University signs MoU with Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways

The Hindu

15-km-long elevated road along southern Patna soon: Union minister Nitin Gadkari

PATNA: The Centre may soon take up works for construction of a 15-km long elevated road from Anisabad to Kacchhi Dargah at Patna. Besides, a multi- level junction or rotary will be constructed at Pahadi on zero miles to facilitate smooth movement of vehicles from both flanks of Mahatma Gandhi…

The Times of India

Third-party motor insurance premium to go up from June 1

New Delhi The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) on May 25 increased the third-party (T

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Road ministry proposes to formalise movement of foreign personal vehicles

NEW DELHI: The ministry of road transport and highways (MoRTH) on Thursday proposed to formalise the movement of personal vehicles registered in other countries when entering or plying in Indian territory.

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Road Ministry proposes to formalise movement of foreign personal vehicles

In a draft notification, the MoRTH said under Inter-Country Non-Transport Vehicle Rules, the vehicle operating in Indian territory shall carry a valid registration certificate

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Children under four must wear harness, crash helmets: MoRTH

The Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH) has recently amended Rule 138 of CMVR, 1989, prescribing norms related to safety measures for children below four years of age when riding on a motorcycle.

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Chairman of Supreme Court panel on Char Dham project Ravi Chopra resigns

He says panel’s role is restricted and its suggestions have been ignored

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