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  Ministry of Road Transport and Highways mandated fitment of FASTag with effect from Friday, in M and N categories of motor vehicles sold before December 1, 2017. Notably, category 'M' stands for a motor vehicle with at least four wheels used for carrying passengers, while category 'N' stands for a motor vehicle with at least four wheels used for carrying goods, which may also carry persons in addition to goods. The Ministry in an official release clarified that the Central Motor Vehicle (CMV) Rule stands in force as it is. However, the Ministry said that at hybrid lanes of fee plazas on national highways, fee payment can be made through FASTag as well as in cash mode till February 15, 2021. "Moreover, in FASTag lanes of fee plazas, payment of fees will continue to be through FASTag only," it added. Read More  

The event was organized by the ministry for spreading awareness about road safety for which Kumar was roped in for promotion campaign in February this year Current Affairs News : Pressing on the often-repeated phrase on the roads “ Sadak kya tere baap ki hain ” filmstar and road safety brand ambassador Akshay Kumar kick-started his awareness campaign for the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways . Kumar, who is known for his daredevil stunts, said the subject of road safety was close to his heart and therefore he was lending support to the cause as a citizen. “I am promoting this cause as Brand India and not Brand Akshay Kumar.” The event was organized by the ministry for spreading awareness about road safety for which Kumar was roped in for promotion campaign in February this year. Kumar, along with filmmaker R Balkhasve shot three videos with an underlying message on road safety, which is sent in a light-hearted way to the viewer. “I feel that often such ...