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Non-Marathi taxi, auto drivers must get Marathi certificate by August 15 or face action

Non-Marathi taxi, auto drivers must get Marathi certificate by August 15 or face action

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Non-Marathi-speaking auto-rickshaw and taxi drivers in Maharashtra will have to obtain a Marathi language proficiency certificate by August 15, failing which they may face legal and penal action, according to the state transport department, reported PTI. The department has made it mandatory for such drivers to complete the ‘Marathi Bhasha Samvad Pathyakram’, a four-hour Marathi communication course, between June 1 and August 15, 2026, as per the news agency. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Maharashtra: Transport dept to prepare report for closing 24 checkposts in state | Mumbai News

Maharashtra: Transport dept to prepare report for closing 24 checkposts in state | Mumbai News

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The Maharashtra transport department will prepare a detailed report over closing of 24 checkposts in the state following instructions from Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. On Sunday, during the ground-breaking ceremony of Transport Bhavan, Fadnavis had said that closing these checkpoints will be crucial for the growth of trade and the smooth movement of goods. He also directed that a proposal regarding this be submitted by April 15. Confirming the development, Transport Commissioner Vivek Bhimanwar said, “There are certain legal and financial matters that need to be addressed, but we are working through them. Once resolved, we will submit the report. However, for now, the checkposts will remain operational.” Story continues below this ad Bal Malkit Singh, former president and advisor of the All India Motor Transport Congress (AIMTC), highlighted the advantages of closing state checkposts. “It facilitates the seamless movement of goods and passengers, resulting in quicker transit and improved supply chain efficiency. Additionally, removing these checkposts helps eliminate corruption and bureaucratic delays,” he said. Meanwhile, Bhimanwar said that the upcoming Transport Bhavan, which is …

Pune accident: Porsche car’s registration was pending since March due to non-payment of ₹1,758 fee

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The Porsche car was found without a number plate, in Pune, on May 21, 2024. The car was allegedly driven by a 17-year-old boy who knocked down two motorbike riders on May 19, causing their death in Kalyani Nagar of Pune city, as the police claim. | Photo Credit: PTI The permanent registration of the luxury Porsche car involved in the accident in which two IT professionals were fatally knocked down in Pune city was pending since March due to non-payment of ₹1,758 fees by the owner, top officials of the Maharashtra transport department said on May 21. The electric luxury sports sedan— Porsche Taycan— was being driven allegedly by a prominent builder’s 17-year-old son, who the police claim was drunk at the time of the accident that took place in the Kalyani Nagar area in the early hours of May 19. Maharashtra Transport Commissioner Vivek Bhimanwar told PTI that the Porsche car was imported in March by a dealer in Bengaluru and from there it was sent to Maharashtra on a temporary registration. Read …