Guwahati, May 19 (IANS) Assam Transport Minister Charam Boro on Tuesday appealed to people to reduce the use of private vehicles and rely more on public transport in view of the rising prices of petrol and diesel. Speaking to reporters shortly after assuming charge of the department, Charam Boro said the government is reviewing measures to ease pressure on commuters and improve public transport facilities across the state.He said people should make collective efforts to minimise fuel consumption…
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Chandigarh, May 19 (IANS) Responding to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call to save fuel amid the global energy crisis, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Tuesday cycled to reach the rainfed Sukhna Lake here and then went for his morning walk.During the walk, CM Saini interacted with walkers and delivered the message of a ‘Healthy India, Healthy Haryana’, a government spokesperson told IANS.The spokesperson said CM Saini appealed to the public for cooperation with PM Modi’s appeal.T…
New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) The Centre has moved ahead with plans to introduce Water Metro services in 18 cities across the country, with Guwahati figuring prominently in the first phase of the ambitious national rollout aimed at transforming inland waterways into sustainable urban transport corridors. Union Minister for Ports, Shipping, and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal on Monday said the Ministry has also circulated the Draft National Water Metro Policy, 2026, for inter-ministerial consultations, …
Kolkata, May 18 (IANS) The West Bengal cabinet on Monday approved implementation of the 7th Pay Commission for state government employees.Announcing the decision after the cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, state minister for Women & Child Development and Social Welfare Agnimitra Paul said the move addresses a long-pending demand of employees. She said the matter was taken up at the cabinet meeting, and the proposal was cleared.She said that the state cabinet also cl…
Jaipur, May 17 (IANS) Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister Diya Kumari on Sunday boarded a train to Ajmer from Jaipur Railway Station following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal to citizens to reduce fuel consumption amid the ongoing global energy crisis caused by the conflict in West Asia. During her journey, she also interacted with the fellow passengers.Stressing the importance of putting ‘Rashtra Pratham (Nation First)’, the Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister highlighted the need to promote publ…
New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) Hydrogen-powered buses introduced by Indian Oil Corporation Limited and the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) here mark a significant step towards clean and sustainable mobility in India, IndianOil Director (Refineries) Arvind Kumar said on Friday.Speaking to IANS, Kumar said the two hydrogen fuel cell buses handed over to DMRC will operate between Central Secretariat and Kartavya Bhavan, promoting green and environment-friendly public transport.”Hydrogen-powered buses…
Gandhinagar, May 15 (IANS) The Gujarat government has reported a reduction in pilot vehicle calls to the Home Department over the last two days after introducing measures linked to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal for fuel conservation and reduced official travel.Ahead of the Cabinet meeting on Friday, Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi said the decline in pilot vehicle deployments had already resulted in significant savings in fuel usage and manpower, as “the state administration inten…
Gandhinagar, May 15 (IANS) The Gujarat government will induct 300 new buses into public service on Saturday without holding any physical or virtual inauguration ceremony, as the state steps up fuel-conservation measures following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent appeal to reduce fuel consumption.Speaking to reporters ahead of the Cabinet meeting on Friday, Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi said the buses would begin operating from 10 a.m. and would be sent directly to their designated …
New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) Prof. Gourav Vallabh, a member of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM), on Friday criticised opposition leaders for trying to sow confusion about the Prime Minister’s appeal for fuel conservation, saying the measures must be seen in the context of ongoing global economic disruptions and geopolitical tensions. Speaking to IANS, Vallabh said, “There are three major geopolitical conflicts going on all over the world. The first is the West Asia conf…
New Delhi, May 14 (IANS) Welcoming Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal to the citizens to reduce petrol and diesel consumption and avoid foreign travel in order to save foreign exchange, Delhi Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Virendra Sachdeva said on Thursday that these are emergency measures taken in the national interest and announced party’s fuel saving steps. Sachdeva also welcomed the Delhi government’s announcements on fuel conservation made by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and said …