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Drivers, cabbies scramble to learn Marathi as Maharashtra enforces language rule; field test from Aug 16

PUNE: Several autorickshaw drivers are anxious about the "field test" from Sunday, after the basic training in Marathi at the Pune RTO. Get breaking news anytime, anywhere. Download the TOI app now! A ...
Mumbai Live

Marathi to get priority but basic phrases enough for driving licence: Fadnavis

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has said that Marathi will be given priority in the state while people speaking ...
NDTV

Should Know Basic Marathi, No Need To Be Expert: Devendra Fadnavis On Language Row

Widespread protests erupted in Mumbai over rumored fines for lacking Marathi proficiency among drivers Chief Minister Fadnavis clarified fines won't be imposed before a month's notice and no licenses ...
The Free Press Journal

Maharashtra Gives One-Year Extension To Non-Marathi Auto And Taxi Drivers To Learn Marathi

The Maharashtra government has granted a one-year extension to non-Marathi-speaking auto-rickshaw and taxi drivers across the state to learn basic Marathi, providing relief to thousands of commercial ...
Hindustan Times

Maharashtra's auto, cab drivers to get one year to learn Marathi, says CM Fadnavis

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday announced that the state government has decided to give auto-rickshaw and taxi drivers one year to learn functional Marathi. The government had ...
The New Indian Express

Maharashtra CM overrules minister, grants non-Marathi auto and taxi drivers one year to learn Marathi

After outrage among non-Marathi-speaking auto and taxi drivers over the move to make learning Marathi compulsory, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday overruled his minister's ...
moneycontrol.com

Maharashtra gives migrant auto, taxi drivers 1 year to learn Marathi; no action during period

Maharashtra has given migrant auto and taxi drivers one year to learn basic Marathi and assured them that no action will be taken against them during the period. Maharashtra gives migrant drivers 1 ...
The Free Press Journal

Maharashtra BJP Leader Haji Arfat Shaikh Says Auto & Taxi Drivers To Learn Basic Marathi In 100 Days

Mumbai: Maharashtra BJP leader Haji Arfat Shaikh has said that auto-rickshaw and taxi drivers across the state will learn basic Marathi within 100 days, amid an ongoing controversy over the ...
ET Auto

Maharashtra gives drivers time to learn Marathi before action

The Maharashtra government would give auto-rickshaw and taxi drivers an opportunity to learn Marathi before taking action for failing to comply with the language requirement under amended motor ...
Indiatimes

Drivers, cabbies scramble to learn Marathi as Maharashtra enforces language rule; field test from Aug 16

PUNE: Several autorickshaw drivers are anxious about the "field test" from Sunday, after the basic training in Marathi at the Pune RTO.A senior official of the Pune RTO (Regional Transport Office) ...
NDTV

Should Know Basic Marathi, No Need To Be Expert: Devendra Fadnavis On Language Row

Widespread fear amongst autorickshaw and taxi drivers over rumoured steep fines linked to a state government Marathi proficiency drive erupted into street protests in parts of Mumbai on Monday, ...