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16-day MCTODA strike cripples Meghalaya's cement supply; manufacturers war
Updated : 6 months ago IST
Meghalaya's cement manufacturers have told the state government that the 16-day strike called by the Meghalaya Commercial Truck Owners and Drivers Association (MCTODA) between October 27 and November 11 severely disrupted movement of cement and clinker from the Jaintia Hills cluster, and
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Punjab Minister criticises US over visa pause for foreign truck drivers
Updated : 9 months ago IST
The reaction came after US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that the United States would temporarily halt issuing worker visas to commercial truck drivers, citing concerns related to road safety and job protection for American truckers.
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US: Illegal immigrant Harjinder Singh arrives in Florida to face charges o
Updated : 9 months ago IST
An illegal immigrant truck driver, Harjinder Singh, has been flown back to Florida to face charges for reckless driving that led to the death of three people in a crash.
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US pauses issuing worker visas for foreign commercial truck drivers, says
Updated : 9 months ago IST
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said that effective immediately, the US is pausing the issuance of worker visas for commercial truck drivers in the United States. He cited reasons of road safety and loss of jobs for Americans at the hands of foreign drivers as reasons.
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Delhi-Mumbai Expressway gets driver-friendly touch: 'Wayside amenities' st
Updated : 11 months ago IST
The Delhi-Mumbai Expressway, counted among the most ambitious and eco-sensitive infrastructure projects by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, is steadily becoming a model for world-class and commuter-friendly expressways.
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"Why no protest against Central Government?": Karnataka Minister responds
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Karnataka Minister Ramalinga Reddy responded to the truck owners' strike, citing both state and central diesel price hikes. He stated that several demands raised by associations relate to central government policies and assured dialogue with stakeholders.
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Truck drivers in Balochistan threaten highway blockade over attacks on veh
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
Truckers in Balochistan have threatened to block highways over repeated attacks on their vehicles. The Balochistan Goods Truck Owners Association criticised the government for failing to provide security and announced a protest beginning November 14, potentially escalating to a province-wide
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Lobb Logistics to Target Large Pie of VC Funds
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], August 28: Lobb has emerged as the fastest-growing digital freight brokerage platform connecting truckers and transporters PAN India. Customers include many top Logistics brands. Working with 1200 logistics companies and over 5000 fleet owners encompassing 3
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Chandigarh imposes temporary restrictions on fuel sales at petrol pumps am
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
While two-wheelers are limited to a maximum of two litres (maximum value of Rs 200), four-wheelers are limited to 5 litres (maximum value of Rs 500) of fuel per transaction, a press release from the Department of Public Relations, Chandigarh Administration read.
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"Shahenshah has enacted a law against drivers": Rahul Gandhi slams Centre
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Calling Prime Minister Narendra Modi a 'Shahenshah' (Emperor), Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday lashed out at the Centre and said that a law affecting the drivers of the nation has been passed in the Parliament which can have fatal consequences.
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“Shameful”: Elon Musk accuses Justin Trudeau of “crushing free speech”
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
SpaceX founder and CEO Elon Musk slammed the Justin Trudeau government in Canada for “crushing free speech” in the country.
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Varuna Group and AHF - AIDS HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION India Cares, Partner to
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
Gurgaon (Haryana) [India], September 29: Varuna Group is proud to start its latest initiative aimed at raising awareness about HIV/AIDS and promoting safe sex practices within the Long Distance Truckers community. This campaign comes in response to the pressing need to address the vulnerabil
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