Women commuters across West Bengal began availing free travel on state-operated buses on Monday, with authorities introducing document-based verification before issuing zero-value tickets.
The Railways in India started with the first passenger train running between Bombay and Thane on 16th April, 1853. The sound of a steam engine changed the course of history of India during the 173 years.
Why has societal indifference become the defining trait of our times? Why do rules get broken with impunity, failures shrugged off, and dangers accepted as if they were destiny?
The Orissa High Court has directed the police and transport authorities of two mineral-rich districts to act tough on illegal mining activities, stating that “the minerals are the natural resources and assets of the Government to be utilised in a responsible manner so as to provide all the sustainable support to the citizens of the country”.
As rules are routinely flouted, there are hardly any mechanisms to keep a check on the private-run fleets of sleeper AC buses described by many as “sleeping coffins” because of frequent fatal accidents when the single exit point gets locked.
In March this year, Metro Railway, Kolkata achieved a groundbreaking feat when it launched India's first underwater service under the Hooghly River, connecting two centuries-old cities Howrah and Kolkata.
The meeting also addressed concerns surrounding the issuance of temporary permits for tourist vehicles. The AKMTTA highlighted the need for a more efficient and fair system, ensuring that local operators have equal access to permits and operational rights within the tourism sector.
Delhi Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot along with MLA Parmila Tokas on Friday inaugurated the trial run of ‘mohalla bus’ service on Vasant Vihar circular route.
Delhi Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot on Wednesday said the Arvind Kejriwal-led government is committed to making public transport more attractive and accessible in the national capital.
Spate of rallies and the face-off between the police and the protesting students brought the city to a standstill on a busy weekday.
