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Mills are expecting revenue realisation of over Rs 5,000 crore from sale of ethanol to OMCs during the 2017-18 sugar season.

Closed sugar mills may see revival soon as govt mulls ethanol...

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said land of the sugar mills can be utilised for ethanol production from sugar.

23 Sept 2019 6:51 PM IST

Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari. (Photo: PTI)

No need to ban petrol, diesel vehicles; EVs picking up momentum...

If we run vehicles on electricity, it would be like cost of Rs 15 per litre of diesel, said Union Minister Nitin...

23 Sept 2019 6:27 PM IST

This was done to save lives. That is my first objective, but I need the cooperation of state governments. This should be above parties and state governments, Nitin Gadkari said. (Photo: ANI)

'Unable to understand Opposition,' says Nitin Gadkari after transport...

The Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act, 2019, which provides for heavy penalties for traffic rule violations, came into...

20 Sept 2019 11:54 AM IST

On August 20, Yediyurappa expanded his Cabinet by inducting 17 legislators, nearly a month after the BJP formed the government in the state. (Photo: ANI)

Karnataka to announce revised fine rates under new Motor Vehicles Act...

Earlier, CM Yediyurappa had directed state transport department to slash fines under amended Motor Vehicles Act 2019.

18 Sept 2019 2:48 PM IST

State transport minister A K Saseendran in a letter to Union Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari requested flexibility to fix fines under the ammended Motor Vehicles Act at rates proportionate to the gravity of the offences and which are affordable by all. (Photo: Twitter)

Kerala Transport Minister Saseendran urges to reduce fine in letter to...

The minister said as per section 200 of the act, Kerala govt has issued notification revising compounding fee with...

17 Sept 2019 10:46 AM IST

During the 12-day scheme, vehicles will ply alternately on odd and even dates as per their registration numbers. (Photo: ANI)

Odd-even scheme required to counter stubble burning in Delhi: Atishi...

The Delhi Chief Minister said that studies have shown that the scheme helps to reduce air pollution.

14 Sept 2019 4:55 PM IST

This was done to save lives. That is my first objective, but I need the cooperation of state governments. This should be above parties and state governments, Nitin Gadkari said. (Photo: ANI)

'Not needed,' says Nitin Gadkari on odd-even in Delhi

A flagship scheme of the AAP government is aimed at combatting pollution and was first implemented in 2015.

13 Sept 2019 3:21 PM IST

This is also not the first time when Delhi Chief Minister has praised the Centre. Earlier, he had praised the Centre for its role in combating pollution in New Delhi. (Photo: ANI)

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal praises Modi govt's Motor Vehicles Act

His statement comes at a time when several states have publicly stated that they plan to reduce the fines.

13 Sept 2019 2:43 PM IST

Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari. (Photo: PTI)

Let's talk: Gadkari calls meeting with dissenting CMs on traffic...

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has shunned any possibility of implementing the 'harsh' penalties.

13 Sept 2019 11:29 AM IST

Union Road Transport and Shipping Minister Nitin Gadkari. (Photo: PTI)

More BJP-run states reject stiff Motor Vehicles fines

The party feels the law could also take a toll on the pro-people image of the Narendra Modi government.

13 Sept 2019 1:56 AM IST

This was done to save lives. That is my first objective, but I need the cooperation of state governments. This should be above parties and state governments, Nitin Gadkari said. (Photo: ANI)

Gadkari backs Sitharaman's remark on auto sector slowdown, says 'one...

Gadkari, known for his astute business skills, said his ministry along with finance is charting out way to uplift...

12 Sept 2019 1:06 PM IST

This was done to save lives. That is my first objective, but I need the cooperation of state governments. This should be above parties and state governments, Nitin Gadkari said. (Photo: ANI)

'Govt's intention is to save lives, not earn revenue': Gadkari defends...

Talking about Gujarat's decision to slash fines prescribed by Centre, he said states will be responsible if they do so.

11 Sept 2019 8:38 PM IST