Govt Ends Home-Delivered Fitness Certs, Mandates ATS Tests
Private vehicles over 15 years old must now get fitness & pollution tests at Automated Test Stations. A 10-second geo-tagged video is mandatory. Read the new rules.
Private vehicles over 15 years old must now get fitness & pollution tests at Automated Test Stations. A 10-second geo-tagged video is mandatory. Read the new rules.
Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) in Ranchi is launching a digital system to email birth and death certificates, saving time and reducing campus overcrowding. Learn how this initiative will benefit thousands.
Odisha transport department introduces a free green sticker system from January 10 to indicate valid PUCC, aiding enforcement of 'no PUCC, no fuel' rule from April 1. Learn details.
Odisha transport dept rolls out AI-powered geofencing for emission centres to ensure physical checks, stopping fake PUCCs. 42 centres already penalised. Read more.
Delhi's record 8.16 lakh vehicle sales in 2025 reveal a worrying trend: 7.2 lakh were private, petrol-dependent vehicles, overshadowing public transport growth. Experts warn of worsening congestion and air quality. Read the full analysis.
Bengaluru motorists face Rs 10,000 penalties in other states due to a technical glitch preventing Karnataka PUC certificates from syncing with the central Parivahan portal. Authorities are investigating.
Odisha govt extends deadline for mandatory Pollution Certificates to March 31. 'No PUCC, No Petrol' rule to be strictly enforced from April 1. Get your vehicle tested now to avoid fines.
Delhi's record 8.16 lakh vehicle sales in 2025 are driven by private petrol vehicles, worsening congestion & pollution. Experts call for stronger EV push & public transport. Read more.
Odisha govt extends PUCC deadline to March 31. Strict 'No PUCC, No Petrol' enforcement starts April 1. Get your pollution certificate now to avoid fines up to Rs 20,000.
India's road transport ministry proposes mandatory automated fitness & pollution tests for private vehicles over 15 years old. New rules include geotagged video uploads to curb malpractices. Learn the key changes.
Rajasthan's new Vehicle Scrapping Policy 2025 targets old, polluting vehicles. Owners can get up to 50% tax rebate, max ₹1 lakh, on new vehicle purchase. Read details.
Delhi recorded its highest December PM2.5 levels since 2018, averaging 211 µg/m³. Pollution peaked at 392 µg/m³, driven by year-round emissions, not just farm fires. Read the full analysis.
Visakhapatnam's air quality index (AQI) consistently breaches 300. The AP Pollution Control Board plans a comprehensive city-wide vehicular emission assessment to tackle pollution sources. Read more.
Delhi makes PUCC check mandatory for fuel and BS6 norm for entry permanent to fight pollution. AQI hits 390. Rs 100 crore for water bodies, e-waste park approved.
Odisha govt cancels 42 fake pollution test centre licences after fraud probe. Additional Transport Commissioner Deeptiranjan Patra files cyber police complaint. Vehicle owners can report issues on toll-free 18003451073.
Delhi Environment Minister announces permanent PUCC fuel ban & BS6 entry rules to combat severe air pollution. AQI hits 390, very poor category. Details on new e-waste park & water body revival.
Delhi govt's intensified GRAP enforcement sees 28 goods buses impounded and nearly 4,000 challans in a day. Action also taken against faulty PUC centres. Read the full report.
Patna High Court orders return of stolen vehicles seized in liquor smuggling cases if owner is innocent. Landmark judgment protects victims from penalties for crimes of others. Read the full story.
GVMC introduces an online system for survey certificates for plots & buildings, ending manual visits. Get your certificate within 7 days. Apply now on the official website.
Odisha's State Transport Authority clarifies the 'no PUC, no fuel' mandate, stating it targets only rule violators. A 15-day awareness drive is planned. Get details on e-challan links and genuine PUC centers.
Delhi govt makes 'No PUC, No Fuel' permanent to fight pollution. 12 faulty testing centres suspended, 411 closure notices issued. New measures announced.
Delhi's PUC certificate requirement will remain enforced even after GRAP-IV restrictions are lifted, Environment Minister Gopal Rai announced. Learn about the ongoing measures to combat vehicular pollution in the capital.
Sharjah Police introduces a new category of licence plates for classic vehicles & motorcycles. These heritage-inspired plates will be sold via auction. Read more.
Delhi govt to continue 'No PUC, No Fuel' policy even after GRAP-IV lifts. Minister Sirsa announces crackdown on faulty PUC centres & Rs 100 crore for water bodies. Read more.
Delhi and Gurgaon crack down on pollution violators: 20,808 PUCC challans issued, 612 industries face closure, and 1,081 challans in Gurgaon. Authorities intensify GRAP-IV enforcement.
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta announces strict enforcement of PUC fines, no waivers. Govt plans talks with Ola/Uber for shared EVs & new e-rickshaw guidelines to cut pollution.
Delhi's GRAP-4 enforcement sees over 2 lakh PUC certificates issued, but 10,000 vehicles fail. Experts call for stricter, mileage-based testing to combat air pollution.
Kolkata Municipal Corporation launches special counters at borough offices to help senior citizens & physically challenged individuals get birth, death & domicile certificates, easing SIR hearing process. Read more.
Punjab govt mandates strict safety measures for school transport during dense fog. Minister Dr Baljit Kaur directs rigorous checks to ensure child safety. Read the full policy details.
India is developing a Connected Commercial Vehicle (CCV) protocol for V2X communication, aiming to bridge the gap between smart vehicles and infrastructure. This will enhance safety and efficiency for EVs and autonomous driving.