Maha makes FASTag must for all vehicles from April 1
The New Indian Express Bengaluru|January 08, 2025
THE Maharashtra cabinet on Tuesday made FASTag mandatory for all vehicles from April 1.
SUDHIR SURYAWANSHI @ Mumbai

Violators will shell out double the toll charge as a fine.

The meeting was presided over by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, who approved an amendment to the Public-Private Partnership Policy 2014, allowing toll plaza managers to charge double the toll as a fine. The cabinet note provided the rationale for the move: "Collecting toll through FASTag makes the process transparent. It will also ease delays and save time and fuel at plazas."

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GEETU MOHANDAS: CO-WRITING TOXIC WITH YASH HAS BEEN A PRIVILEGE AND A THRILL

Rocking Star Yash, the hero behind the iconic KGF franchise, celebrated his birthday on January 8, and the special day was marked with the release of a 'Birthday Peek' from his highly anticipated upcoming film, Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups.

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Rachana Inder joins the cast of Theertharoopa Thandeyavarige

Rachana Inder, who gained fame with her role in Shashank's Love 360, has been chosen as the female lead for the upcoming film Theertharoopa Thandeyavarige, written and directed by Ramenahalli Jagannath.

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A nuanced examination into human attachment and the weight of possessions

Nimma Vasthugalige Neeve Javaabdaararu is a quirky yet introspective exploration of human attachment to possessions, woven into three distinct narratives that, while independent, share a common thread of emotional insecurity and material obsession.

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Sathish Ninasam's The Rise of Ashoka to be a trilingual film

SHOKA Blade—once a dream project close to Sathish Ninasam's heart—was left in limbo after the tragic passing of its director, Vinod Dondale.

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FOG ALERT

Forgetfulness is something we’ve all experienced, whether it’s misplacing keys or blanking out during a conversation. But for many, it’s no longer an occasional hiccup—it’s a daily struggle.

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My Award Is A Recognition For Swimming Itself

In a candid chat with CE, ace swimmer Sajan Prakash, who has been chosen for the prestigious Arjuna Award, shares his hope of swimming getting its due in India

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BFI Adopts New Weight Classes

The Boxing Federation of India (BFI) is conducting the men's national championships here in 10 weight categories, in line with the classification introduced by the breakaway World Boxing.

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SA20: Skipper Markram aims a threepeat with Sunrisers Eastern Cape

FRESH from playing a key role in helping South Africa qualify for the third edition of the World Test Championship, Aiden Markram has set his sights on a threepeat with Sunrisers Eastern Cape in the SA20.

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AFI's big push: De-centralisation of camps

New-look athletics body's one-of-a-kind policy set to encourage inclusivity & have wider pool of players to pick from

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Janssen-sational: TN Dragons pip Team Gonasika

JIP JANSSEN slammed a hat-trick to steer Tamil Nadu Dragons to a tight 6-5 win over Team Gonasika in a high-scoring Hockey India League (HIL) clash here on Wednesday.

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