Haryana Chief Minister Allocates Additional Funds for ROB on Chandigarh-Kalka Railway Line
The total revised estimate for the construction work is now approximately Rs. 38.71 crore. The Chief Minister granted administrative approval for the extra funds, amounting to Rs 16.98 crore, with the aim of further hastening the construction progress.
Directives for Cleaner Public Transport Services in the NCR
The CAQM has been actively engaging with NCR states to develop comprehensive action plans aimed at transitioning to cleaner and more efficient bus services in the region. The ultimate goal is to have electric vehicles (EVs) for all bus services in the NCR within five years, with the medium-term objective of adopting EVs, compressed natural gas (CNG), and BS-VI diesel buses within three years.
Drone (Amendment) Rules, 2023
The Form D-4 filed by drone owners under the Drone Rules, 2021 shall be accompanied by ID and address proof.
Ministry of Railways revises the process of ex-gratia relief payment to the dependents of dead and injured passengers involved in Train Accidents and Untoward Incidents
Ministry of Railways has decided to revise the procedure of payment of ex-gratia relief to the dependents of dead and injured passengers involved in Train Accidents and Untoward Incidents as defined under Section 123 read with Section 124 and 124-A of the Railways Act, 1989 and to the road users who met with an accident due to Railway’s prima facie liability at Manned Level Crossing Gate Accident.
Extension of date for mandatory testing of Transport Vehicles through Automated Testing Stations
The date for mandatory testing is now notified as 1st October 2024. It is also mandated that fitness testing of the vehicle shall be done only through automated testing station where the automated testing station registered and is operational in the jurisdiction of a registering authority.
Central Motor Vehicles (Fifth Amendment) Rules, 2023
Renewal of certificate of fitness in respect of transport vehicles shall be within two years for vehicles up to eight years old and one year for vehicles older than eight years.
Draft Karnataka State Road Safety Authority Rules, 2023
The Government of Karnataka’s commitment to road safety is reflected in this initiative, which seeks to engage the public and experts in shaping effective road safety policies. It is an opportunity for citizens to actively participate in the process of making Karnataka’s roads safer for all, and their valuable input can contribute to the development of comprehensive and effective road safety regulations.
Motor Workers Welfare Fund Board of Kerala extends deadline for payment of arrears by workers
The District Executive Officer informed that those who apply for payment of arrears of more than five years up to 10 years can pay the arrears with the approval of the board after obtaining the certificate of the employer and trade union representative.
Revised Scheme Guidelines for the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for Automobile and Auto Component industry
Scheme Guidelines for the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for Automobile and Auto Component industry is modified by the Ministry of Heavy Industries to clarify that the “Domestic Value Addition” for an imported product shall be calculated as the percentage of manufacturing activity being undertaken in that referred part of the supply chain.
Financial grant to cover reactivation charges to the Steel/Wooden/FRP Mechanized and FRP Mechanized boat operators (Gill netters) for Pondicherry region
The grant shall be provided for reactivation of 107 recognized boats.
