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Why the First Ten Minutes After a Road Accident Decide Survival in Indian Cities

The number that changes everythingIndia records roughly 1.5 lakh road accident deaths each year, according to the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. A 2019 study published in the Indian Journal of Surgery found that nearly 50% of those deaths occur within the first hour of injury, and a significant…

Times Life · Sep 5

Govt proposes age limit extension for EVs, hydrogen and CNG-powered vehicles

The Centre proposes extending vehicle age limits by five years. National permit authorisations may be granted electronically for up to five years. Temporary vehicle registrations will have revised validity periods. Automotive component manufacturers will be brought under trade certificate provisions. Vehicle documentation and owner details will be digitized through VAHAN.

The Economic Times · Aug 18

Himachal Pradesh secures Rs 239.45 Cr CRIF sanction for key road upgradation projects

Himachal Pradesh received administrative approval for two road upgradation projects. The Central Road and Infrastructure Fund will provide Rs 239.45 crore for these initiatives. These projects will significantly improve connectivity for farmers and horticulturists in apple-growing regions. The Chhaila-Neripul-Yashwant Nagar-Kumarhatti Road will see major improvements. Construction work is expected to…

The Economic Times · Jul 29

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Activists express concern over 70% of fire-fighting vehicles being old

Concerns raised over the ability of the Forest Department to deploy fire extinguishing vehicles due to their age.

The Hindu · Feb 6, 2024

Panel filed report after examining if change in law needed on grant of driving licence: Centre to SC

The Centre has submitted a draft report to the Supreme Court regarding the legal question of driving licenses for transport vehicles, with a deadline set for April 15 to resolve the issue.

The Hindu · Jan 17, 2024

Road accidents decline in Vizag city in 2022 compared to previous year

Road accidents in Visakhapatnam city have declined significantly in 2022 compared to the previous year. This was revealed in a recent report titled “Road accidents in India in 2022”, released by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Government of India.

The Hindu · Nov 10, 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

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Explained | What is the Bharat New Car Assessment Programme?

India launches Bharat NCAP, a star-rating system for crash testing cars to help consumers make informed decisions & spur demand for safer cars. Testing protocols modelled on Global NCAP, which has published 50+ results for Indian market. India must develop crash testing capabilities & align Bharat NCAP with global standards.

The Hindu · Aug 23, 2023

CAG report on Dwarka Expressway ‘erroneous’, says Highways Ministry official

The Comptroller and Auditor General’s (CAG) findings of a 13-fold cost hike in the construction of the Dwarka Expressway is erroneous, said a senior official of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, adding that the project was awarded after a “transparent” bidding process.

The Hindu · Aug 16, 2023

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