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Tourists flock to Dehradun and Mussoorie as No Vehicle Day fails to slow weekend traffic

Tourists flock to Dehradun and Mussoorie as No Vehicle Day fails to slow weekend traffic

Dehradun and Mussoorie are seeing a heavy weekend rush even as Uttarakhand promotes “No Vehicle Day” and Modi urges fuel conservation. Data from the Asharodi check post shows 14,218 vehicles entered Dehradun by midnight last Friday, already topping 12,019 by 8 PM the same day. Officials can be seen observing the initiative, but highway traffic suggests otherwise. The state links the move to fuel-supply pressure from global crises, and pairs it with public transport push and plans for stronger EV policy.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 16 May 2026
Supreme Court goes virtual on Mondays and Fridays as hybrid hearings expand midweek

Supreme Court goes virtual on Mondays and Fridays as hybrid hearings expand midweek

The Supreme Court has ordered that all hearings on Mondays and Fridays will be conducted exclusively through video conference. Starting Tuesday to Thursday, litigants and lawyers can choose between physical attendance and virtual appearance, creating a weekly hybrid model. The court says judges have unanimously agreed to encourage carpooling to optimise fuel use, aligning the change with the government’s fuel conservation push during the West Asia crisis. It also allows up to 50% of registry staff in each section to work from home two days weekly.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 15 May 2026

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Supreme Court Orders Virtual Hearings and Carpooling to Cut Fuel Use Across Miscellaneous Days

Supreme Court Orders Virtual Hearings and Carpooling to Cut Fuel Use Across Miscellaneous Days

Citing the Union government’s fuel conservation directive amid the West Asia conflict, the Supreme Court has issued immediate administrative steps. A May 15, 2026 circular mandates that all matters listed on miscellaneous days—Mondays, Fridays, or declared miscellaneous days—and partial working days be heard through video-conferencing. It also pushes car-pooling among judges and allows Registry staff to work from home up to two days weekly for up to 50% of staff per section, on rotation.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 15 May 2026
Maharashtra CM rides motorcycle to Vidhan Bhavan to slash fuel use under austerity drive

Maharashtra CM rides motorcycle to Vidhan Bhavan to slash fuel use under austerity drive

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis arrived at Vidhan Bhavan on a motorcycle as part of new austerity steps to cut fuel consumption. The move follows Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call for fuel conservation. The state government is also reviewing official vehicle usage, with reports of canceled foreign tours, while minister Nitesh Rane walked to Mantralaya.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 14 May 2026
Delhi plans virtual classes again as fuel saving rules reshape campus routines

Delhi plans virtual classes again as fuel saving rules reshape campus routines

Delhi’s government has unveiled new steps to conserve fuel and reduce avoidable spending, following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal for mindful consumption. The plan includes expanding online meetings and encouraging virtual academic sessions for colleges and universities wherever feasible, signaling a potential return of more remote learning options.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 14 May 2026
Himachal CM cuts convoy and slashes minister and MLA salaries after Modi’s fuel appeal

Himachal CM cuts convoy and slashes minister and MLA salaries after Modi’s fuel appeal

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu ordered a reduction in his convoy size, citing Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal to conserve fuel and energy. In a separate move, he said salaries of Ministers will be cut by 30% and MLAs by 20%. The decision comes amid heightened regional uncertainty linked to the West Asia conflict.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 14 May 2026

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Uttarakhand cabinet orders work from home and halves minister vehicles to cut fuel use

Uttarakhand cabinet orders work from home and halves minister vehicles to cut fuel use

Uttarakhand’s cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, has approved work-from-home arrangements and a weekly no-vehicle day to reduce fuel consumption. The government will also cut the chief minister’s and all ministers’ vehicle fleets by half. A new electric vehicle policy will be introduced to push sustainable transport across the state.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 13 May 2026
Anupam Mittal orders one day weekly work from home saving 30000 liters of petrol yearly

Anupam Mittal orders one day weekly work from home saving 30000 liters of petrol yearly

Anupam Mittal’s Shaadi.com is shifting 500 employees to one work-from-home day each week, targeting savings of about 30,000 liters of petrol annually. The move comes after PM Modi urged fuel conservation amid supply pressures, and it has ignited debate online on whether hybrid work could ease traffic and reduce pollution across India.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 13 May 2026
Modi convoy shrinks to two cars as ministries weigh fuel saving moves

Modi convoy shrinks to two cars as ministries weigh fuel saving moves

Prime Minister Narendra Modi reportedly cut his domestic travel convoy to just two vehicles, a step also followed by Union Home Minister Amit Shah. The move is being linked to an austerity push focused on fuel conservation and sustainable practices, echoing Modi’s calls to reduce fuel and even gold usage. Ministries are now considering similar fuel saving measures.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 13 May 2026
Nitin Gadkari scraps VIP convoy choosing bus travel to cut fuel and traffic during Maharashtra tour

Nitin Gadkari scraps VIP convoy choosing bus travel to cut fuel and traffic during Maharashtra tour

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari will travel by bus instead of a large VIP convoy during his upcoming Maharashtra inspection tour, trimming his convoy size by half. The step is intended to reduce fuel consumption, ease traffic, and limit public inconvenience, aligning with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s austerity and energy-conservation push. Officials say it’s meant to lead by example as global energy concerns grow.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 13 May 2026

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Himachal Governor makes Lok Bhawan petrol free Sundays banning fuel use by officials

Himachal Governor makes Lok Bhawan petrol free Sundays banning fuel use by officials

Himachal Governor Kavinder Gupta has declared Lok Bhawan a Fuel Conservation Zone. Official vehicles that run on imported fuel will not operate on Sundays, and the Governor will skip using his official vehicle one day each week in favour of electric transport or carpooling. Non-essential meetings will be moved online to cut fuel consumption further.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 13 May 2026
States tighten belts with work from home and less VIP travel under fuel conservation push

States tighten belts with work from home and less VIP travel under fuel conservation push

After Prime Minister Modi’s fuel conservation call, multiple Indian states have rolled out austerity steps. Governments are reducing official vehicle use, cutting down VIP convoys, and encouraging work-from-home alongside greater use of public transport. The moves are framed as efforts to curb unnecessary spending and conserve fuel amid ongoing global uncertainty and budget pressures.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 13 May 2026
Puri dismisses lockdown fears after Modi urges fuel conservation amid West Asia crisis

Puri dismisses lockdown fears after Modi urges fuel conservation amid West Asia crisis

Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri played down concerns that Modi’s fuel conservation push could lead to lockdown-style restrictions. He said India’s energy picture remains stable, citing rising domestic LPG production and large existing oil and LPG reserves. The reassurance comes as West Asia tensions spur tighter attention on fuel usage and supply reliability.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 12 May 2026
Modi assures essentials stay available as he pushes fuel conservation to ease fiscal pressure

Modi assures essentials stay available as he pushes fuel conservation to ease fiscal pressure

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India is well stocked on essential goods and will ensure vital items remain accessible to all. In the same push for economic stability, he urged citizens to conserve fuel to cut waste and support the government’s fiscal health. The message ties everyday conservation choices to broader strain on public finances.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 11 May 2026

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Modi urges fuel cuts and energy security but adds surprising one year lifestyle pause

Modi urges fuel cuts and energy security but adds surprising one year lifestyle pause

Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged Indians to conserve fuel to strengthen energy security, calling for less petrol and diesel use through public transport, carpooling, and electric vehicles. He also asked citizens to delay gold purchases and foreign travel for a year. Mahindra Group CEO Anish Shah praised the move, saying it can speed the shift to cleaner energy.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 11 May 2026
Modi launches fuel conservation mission with 60 days crude stock and daily consumption targets

Modi launches fuel conservation mission with 60 days crude stock and daily consumption targets

India is rolling out a national fuel conservation mission to respond to global energy market instability. The Centre says it has strong supply buffers—60 days of crude oil, 60 days of natural gas, and 45 days of LPG rolling stock—while urging public participation to curb consumption. Prime Minister Modi framed the push as protection for foreign exchange reserves and relief from high international crude prices.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 11 May 2026
IT union NITES urges mandatory work from home advisory to cut fuel use and emissions

IT union NITES urges mandatory work from home advisory to cut fuel use and emissions

The Nascent Information Technology Employees Senate (NITES) has urged India’s Labour Ministry to issue an advisory making work from home mandatory for the IT sector. The union points to Prime Minister Modi’s call for fuel conservation and argues that IT firms maintained strong productivity remotely during the pandemic. NITES says WFH would reduce fuel consumption and environmental impact.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 11 May 2026
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