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Wednesday, October 1, 2025
TopicRoad Transport

Topic: Road Transport

19 yrs after disbanding state transport service, MP govt looks at fixes for rural connectivity

Babu Lal Gaur-led BJP govt’s decision in 2005 to shut down transport corporation citing losses created huge vacuum, leaving most villages deprived of any public transport service.

How many people with disabilities have a driving licence in Tamil Nadu?: A story in 79 RTIs

RTOs to medical boards — there are many stigmas people with disability face while getting a driving licence.

E-learner’s licence, online permits: What changes as Delhi’s transport services go ‘faceless’

The 33 transport services to go ‘faceless’ will include issuing driving licences and transferring ownership of vehicles.

Kitex Garments shifting investment to Telangana further dents Kerala’s ease of biz image

ThePrint view on the most important issues, instantly.

Transportation of goods in India comes to near halt amid nationwide lockdown

Daily movement of trucks has collapsed to less than 10% of normal levels, according to All India Motor Transport Congress.

BJP MLAs trashed Bengaluru elevated road in 2018. Now they say it can end traffic nightmare

Tenders for Rs 26,000-cr project were invited by Kumaraswamy govt in 2018, but Yediyurappa-led BJP govt cancelled the process on coming to power.

‘You have to pay for good services’: Nitin Gadkari says toll collection will continue

Union minister Nitin Gadkari said the government did no have the money to build and improve on infrastructure, and will continue collecting toll.

Off The Cuff with Nitin Gadkari

This edition of 'Off The Cuff' saw Hon. Minister of Road Transport & Highways for India, Nitin Gadkari in conversation with ThePrint Chairman &...

On Camera

Swachh Bharat Mission’s next chapter must be about unlocking the economic value of sanitation

The journey from ODF to ODF Plus Model has not been about ticking boxes, but about ensuring that households, schools, and anganwadi centres reflect the success of the rural water and sanitation missions.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

In Nepal, young dreams of serving in Indian Army crash as Agnipath halts a centuries-old tradition

Since 1815, Nepali Gorkhas have served in Indian & British Armies, as well as in Bihar, Bengal & Assam Police. Since Agnipath scheme came in, no Nepal-domiciled Gorkha has enlisted.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.