Transport

During the ongoing winter season when different cities of India are experiencing dense foggy weather conditions, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is taking proactive measures to counter reduced visibility and prevent road accidents on the National Highways. NHAI field offices have been directed to take proactive mitigation measures to enhance visibility for...

After the iconic trams faced extinction from the roads of Kolkata, it is time for more than half of the yellow taxis, another defining feature of public transport in the city of joy to bid goodbye. At least 4,493 yellow taxis from a fleet of over 7000 will be taken off the roads this...

On 25th September, 2024, West Bengal Transport Minister announced the termination of tram services in Kolkata (it’s not called a tram train) citing a reason that they contribute to traffic congestion. Tram services across the city have been halted, except for one route from Esplanade to Maidan. Transport Minister Snehasis Chakraborty told reporters, “To ensure that people don't get late...

“Winter is coming!”, said Ned Stark from the most famous series ever made, ‘Game Of Thrones’.  The line, in the series, was meant as a warning for the ‘House of The North’,  to be vigilant of the harsh cold winters. The nights become freezing and days become tough. After the end of the final...

As per the Annual Report on ‘Road Accidents in India-2022’ published by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, a total of 4,61,312 road accidents have been reported by Indian states and Union Territories during the calendar year 2022, which claimed 1,68,491 lives and caused injuries to 4,43,366 persons. This marks an increase of...