The Latest Breaking News from MoRTH

Govt amends motor vehicle rules to allow E100 fuel for flex-fuel vehicles, clarifies E20 vehicles unaffected

The Centre has amended the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989, to recognise E100 fuel for flex-fuel vehicles designed to run on up to 100% ethanol. Notified on October 23, 2026, the changes add E100 alongside E85 in emission regulations and update fuel specifications and testing requirements.

The Economic Times · 22h ago

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

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

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.

The Hindu · Feb 11, 2024

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

The Hindu · Dec 8, 2023

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

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 · Oct 4, 2023

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…

The Hindu · Aug 1, 2023

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

The Hindu · Oct 8, 2022

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.

The Hindu · Sep 28, 2022