The most enduring image of the Coronavirus pandemic and ensuing lockdown in India is likely to be that of hundreds of migrant workers – desperate droves of scruffy men, women, and children – dotting the country’s highways as they set off for their homes on foot notwithstanding the scorching April heat or their ill-preparedness for the rigors of the journey ahead. It has almost been like witnessing a reverse replay of the Dust Bowl Exodus in the United States when, in the midst of the Great Depression, severe dust storms and drought caused millions to migrate to cities in search of work and livelihood.
Transport Minister Gadkari launches Gurugram Road Safety Data Dashboard
Hon’ble Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Government of India, Mr. Nitin Gadkari launched a road safety data dashboard for the city of Gurugram recently.
L&T Technology Services continues double digit revenue growth
L&T Technology Services Limited (BSE: 540115, NSE: LTTS), India’s leading pure-play engineering services company, announced its results for the second quarter ended September 30, 2019.
In a first, Contractors face fine upto Rs 1 lakh for constructing poor roads
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Friday said that contractors will be charged up to Rs 1 lakh fine for constructing poor roads and neglecting their proper maintenance under Motor Vehicle Act, 2019.
Thinking that a community will progress by reservation alone is not true: Gadkari
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said that reservation should be given to the “oppressed, Dalit, socially and economically backward sections,” however
Not to generate revenue but to save lives: Gadkari defends hefty fines
Amid public outcry over new provisions in the new Motor Vehicles Act, Union Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari on Wednesday said hefty fines
Parliament approves stricter penalties on violation of traffic rules
Parliament on Wednesday approved the Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Bill, 2019 that seeks to impose strict penalties on violation of traffic rules and
Nitin Gadkari says 30 per cent driving licences bogus
Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on Monday said that 30 per cent of driving licences in the country were bogus and the motor
TVS Motors launches India’s first ethanol-based motorbike
TVS Motor Company launched India’s first ethanol-based motorcycle on Friday in line with the government’s initiative to opt for green and sustainable future mobility solutions.
Gadkari pushes for diesel-free districts in Maharashtra
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Friday said that he has taken up an initiative of making six selected districts in Maharashtra diesel-free for a