#Transportation

Wokha debuts two-wheeler taxi service with 20 riders

Wokha rolled out a new two-wheeler taxi service on October 9. Twenty riders will operate from five town locations to improve local transport access.

Kiyeto Swu • 9 Oct 2026

Chizami Students Union Demands Completion of NH-29 Highway

The Chizami Students Union is backing the Chakhesang Students Union to force immediate repairs and finish construction on the Kohima-Jessami Road.

Naro Jamir • 3 Oct 2026

Nagaland Two Wheeler Taxi Association Marks Seven Years in Kohima

The NTWTA celebrated its seventh anniversary in Tsiesema Basa, honoring riders and calling for better employment conditions for local taxi operators.

Kiyeto Swu • 2 Oct 2026

Meghalaya Tightens Coal Shipping With Digital Tracking

Meghalaya is enforcing strict digital tracking for scientifically mined coal, requiring GPS, QR-coded passes, and specialized stickers for all shipments.

Walrik Marak • 2 Oct 2026

Airports Authority of India Starts Feasibility Studies for Three Sikkim Airports

AAI teams are scouting sites in Ranka, Martam, and Sadam to determine if the locations can support new greenfield airports in Sikkim.

Riya Lepcha • 1 Oct 2026

Two Arrested Following Uber Auto Dispute at Agartala Airport

Police arrested two men for obstructing an Uber auto-rickshaw and harassing passengers at MBB Airport. Officials warn against transport service interference.

Nihar Jamatia • 1 Oct 2026

Mizoram and Manipur launch new cross-border bus route

Starting October 1, a new bus service will link Sairang, Mizoram, to Churachandpur, Manipur, to aid travel following ongoing ethnic violence in the region.

Ranjana Devi • 29 Sep 2026

Shillong Traffic Rules Ignored as Cabs Overload and Bikers Run Wild

Shillong motorists are flouting safety rules as overcrowded taxis and reckless bike-taxi riders endanger the public amid lax police enforcement.

NEWire Desk • 28 Sep 2026

Tripura Pushes Road Safety Awareness in Bishalgarh

Tripura Transport Minister Sushanta Chowdhury launched a road safety campaign in Bishalgarh to curb accidents and promote government welfare schemes.

Ayan Debbarma • 25 Sep 2026

Gauhati High Court greenlights diesel bus ban on city routes

The Gauhati High Court cleared the Assam government to phase out diesel buses on two major Guwahati corridors in favor of cleaner transport options.

Timungpi Terang • 24 Sep 2026

Tinsukia Bans Transporting Workers in Cargo Trucks

Tinsukia officials outlawed moving laborers in goods vehicles, citing safety risks. Employers must now provide buses or vans to meet legal standards.

Timungpi Terang • 23 Sep 2026

Mizoram Chief Minister Pushes for Faster Infrastructure and Border Security

Lalduhoma reviewed key infrastructure projects including the Kaladan transit route, railway expansion, and border fencing during the Mi-PRAGATI meeting.

Chawngthu Fanai • 23 Sep 2026

Tuensang Officials Open Applications for New Two-Wheeler Taxi Permits

Tuensang district is accepting applications for two-wheeler taxi permits to help local unemployed residents secure work. The deadline is October 1.

Naro Jamir • 21 Sep 2026

Sikkim Infrastructure Overhaul to Cut Siliguri-Gangtok Drive to 90 Minutes

Sikkim Minister N.B. Dahal detailed major highway and bridge projects aiming to slash travel time between Siliguri and Gangtok to just 90 minutes.

Riya Lepcha • 18 Sep 2026

Villagers Build Temporary Fix After Lein Bridge Collapse

Residents in Noklak built a temporary wooden bridge to restore a vital road link after heavy rain destroyed the original structure on July 19.

Naro Jamir • 14 Sep 2026

Shillong Streets: Rain Gear Reliance and After-Dark Traffic Chaos

Shillong residents face unpredictable rain with umbrellas and grapple with a surge in dangerous night-time traffic violations.

NEWire Desk • 14 Sep 2026

Bairabi-Sairang Rail Line Marks One Year of Mizoram Connectivity

Mizoram's Bairabi-Sairang railway marks its first anniversary, connecting the state to the national network with 15 lakh passengers and high revenue.

Ethan Ralte • 13 Sep 2026

Roadless Mane Village Forces Residents to Carry Sick by Hand

Residents of Mane village, Arunachal Pradesh, carry patients on their shoulders due to a lack of roads, sparking urgent calls for infrastructure reform.

Tani M • 9 Sep 2026

Mokokchung taxi riders face new uniform and helmet rules

Mokokchung taxi riders must now wear helmets and uniforms following a new mandate from the local two-wheeler association to improve safety and conduct.

Kiyeto Swu • 6 Sep 2026

India Poised to Surpass US Metro Rail Network by 2026

India plans to beat the US in metro rail length within two years as the network hits 1,170 km across 26 cities, aiming for second place globally.

Walrik Marak • 6 Sep 2026