News Topic:Transport

Burn our vehicles or allow us to resume work: Transporters

The transporters operating in Jammu and Ladakh services on Saturday demanded authorities to allow them to resume their services and said that they will follow the guidelines in letter and spirit.

Kashmiri transporters stage protest in Srinagar

Kashmir transporters on Thursday staged a protest to urge the government to allow the local transporters resume their services too as they have faced huge losses since lockdown was enforced in the Valley in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic.

Sumo drivers ‘dying of starvation’ in Shopian

Kashmir has been witnessing lockdown virtually since August 05 last year. Our reporter visited the houses of some drivers who are finding it really hard to meet their both ends.

Chakka Jam across JK makes people suffer

SRINAGAR — Transporters across Jammu and Kashmir are observing Chakka Jam today against the government decision to install GPS device in the commercial vehicles and...

South Kashmir parts shut against toll tax imposition

SRINAGAR — Several parts of southern Kashmir on Tuesday observed complete shutdown against the imposition of toll tax.South Kashmir Transporters Association had called for...

Traders, transporters protest levying of highway toll tax

SRINAGAR — Traders and transporters on Wednesday staged a strong protest against government’s decision to impose toll tax on all types of vehicles plying...

Govt hikes passenger fare in Jammu & Kashmir

Srinagar: The state government today announced hike in passenger fare in Jammu & Kashmir for different means of transport services.Addressing a press conference, Minister...

Latest news

Credit Card Bill Payment — Complete Guide to Methods, Due Dates and AutoPay

This guide covers every method available for an online credit card bill payment, how to set up AutoPay correctly, how to read your credit card statement.

ACB probes J&K Sports Council over sports quota merit list allegations

J&K's Anti-Corruption Bureau has sought a factual report from the Sports Council over allegations involving sports quota merit lists, certificates and Dragon Boat classification.

J&K’s Higher Secondary enrollment ratio falls to 44.8%, NITI Aayog data shows

NITI Aayog data shows J&K's Gross Enrolment Ratio falls from 113.7% at primary level to 44.8% at higher-secondary level, with a dropout rate above the national average.

Must read

Locals pool funds to send Jharkhand labourer home after mother’s death

Residents of Kadipora area in Anantnag district pooled money and arranged transportation for a labourer from Jharkhand after learning that his mother had died back home.

India’s E20 Ethanol Mandate: Progress, Pitfalls and Public Backlash

India’s ambitious push toward a 20% ethanol-blended fuel, known as E20, is facing significant backlash from vehicle owners and environmentalists.