News Topic:J&K Transport Department
J&K
Transport Commissioner’s year-round stay in Jammu draws sharp criticism
In a glaring case of administrative neglect, the Transport Department in Kashmir is operating without any senior-level authority on the ground.
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RTO Kashmir orders auto rickshaws to install fare meters by July 31
The Regional Transport Officer (RTO) Kashmir has directed all three-wheeler (passenger) autos to ensure the installation of fare meters and their use by July 31, 2024.
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RTO Kashmir urges vehicle owners to update phone numbers for new traffic system
The Regional Transport Officer (RTO) of Kashmir asked the general public to update their mobile phone numbers associated with vehicle registration within a week's time.
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Kashmir’s vehicle registrations surge to 9 lakh
The total vehicle population in Kashmir has surged nearly to nine lakhs with 73,000 fresh registrations recorded during the past year, bringing a substantial revenue.
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Jammu
J-K Govt suspends six officials, launches probe following fatal accident in Akhnoor
The Jammu and Kashmir Government has suspended six officials, including a Motor Vehicle Inspector from the Regional Transport Office in Kathua.
Kashmir
RTO Kashmir shifts office to Bemina
The Regional Transport Office (RTO) Kashmir has announced to shift its main office to a new building in Bemina on Tuesday.
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J&K
J-K’s Transport Department implements centralized printing for overdue driving licenses
Transport Department, UT of Jammu and Kashmir, has started centralised printing and dispatch of driving licenses, providing much-awaited respite to license card seekers.
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Kashmir
ARTO Pulwama reassigned, office revived after prolonged absence
Transport Department posted ARTO Poonch Basharat Mahmood as ARTO Pulwama on Tuesday. He will join shortly and will assume his duties as ARTO Pulwama.
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Traffic restored in Beerwah after flash floods washed away Sukhnag diversion
Vehicular traffic through Beerwah town in central Kashmir's Budgam district was restored on Saturday after remaining suspended for four days.
Overseas Job Fraud: EOW chargesheets accused who duped youth of lakhs
The Economic Offences Wing (EOW), Kashmir, of the Crime Branch, Jammu and Kashmir, has filed a chargesheet in connection with an alleged overseas job fraud.
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