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TN: NGT to hear petition on tree felling for highway expansion on April 15
Chennai, April 12: The Southern Bench of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) will hear a petition on April 15 filed by residents of Adyar in Chennai, opposing the felling of 69 trees for a road widening project undertaken by the Tamil Nadu Highways Department.
Bridge collapses in Kullu, sand-laden truck plunges into river
Kullu, April 12: A major mishap occurred on Saturday in Himachal Pradesh's Kullu district after a bridge near Manglore on National Highway 305 collapsed, causing a sand-laden truck to plunge into the river below.
Union Minister Gadkari, CM Yadav inaugurate 10 National Highway projects worth Rs 5800 crore in Dhar
Dhar, April 10: Union Minister of Road and Highways Nitin Gadkari and Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav laid the foundation stone and inaugurated 10 National Highway projects and related infrastructure construction works worth over Rs 5,800 crore for the state at a program held in Badnawar, Dhar district, on Thursday.
MP's road connectivity will be like America in next 2 years: Nitin Gadkari
Indore, April 10: Union Minister for Road, Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari said on Thursday that road connectivity in Madhya Pradesh will be like that of the US in the next two years.
PoGB: Women stage sit-in on Karakoram Highway over prolonged electricity issues
Gilgit, April 10: A group of women staged a sit-in on the Karakoram Highway in the Sultanabad village of Pakistan-occupied Gilgit Baltistan(PoGB), voicing their frustration over the prolonged electricity issues affecting the residents of the area, as reported by Pamir Times.
Cabinet approves construction of 6-lane access-controlled Zirakpur Bypass worth Rs1878.31 cr in Punjab and Haryana
New Delhi, April 9: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) on Wednesday approved the Construction of a six-lane Zirakpur Bypass starting from the Junction with NH-7 (Zirakpur-Patiala) and ending at the Junction with NH-5 (Zirakpur-Parwanoo), with a total length of 19.2 km, in the State of Punjab and Haryana under NH(O) on Hybrid Annuity Mode.
Cabinet approves 6-lane Zirakpur bypass with Rs 1,878 crore outlay
New Delhi, April 9: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved the construction of the six-lane Zirakpur bypass in Punjab and Haryana with a Rs 1,878.31 crore outlay on a hybrid annuity mode.
Locals express gratitude as Rajouri-Poonch highway, Bathuni bridge work progresses
Rajouri, April 8: Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari, the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) is making significant strides in upgrading the crucial Jammu–Rajouri–Poonch Highway.
Assam CM Sarma lists three high-speed corridors to transform connectivity across state
Guwahati, April 8: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday listed out three high-speed corridors aimed at transforming connectivity across the state.
Jorhat-Dibrugarh National Highway section expected to be completed by December 31: Assam CM
Guwahati, April 8: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Tuesday that there is "unanimous confidence" in completing the section of the Jorhat-Dibrugarh National Highway by December 31 of this year.
Union Minister Kishan Reddy urges Telangana CM to address land acquisition delays for National Highway projects
Hyderabad, April 6: Union Minister of Coal and Mines and Telangana State BJP President G Kishan Reddy on Sunday wrote to Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy on pending National Highway projects in the state.
Union Minister Gadkari approves Rs 1645.72 crore Vrindavan Bypass to ease Mathura traffic
New Delhi, April 5: Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Saturday announced the approval of a 15.34-kilometre-long, six-lane access-controlled Vrindavan Bypass project in Mathura district, Uttar Pradesh. The project, sanctioned at a cost of Rs1645.72 crore, is expected to significantly cut travel time and decongest traffic around the pilgrimage town of Vrindavan.
PM Modi to lay foundation stone, dedicate to nation various rail and road projects worth over Rs 8,300 cr in TN on April 6
New Delhi, April 5: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Tamil Nadu on April 6, where, on the occasion of Ram Navami, he will inaugurate the new Pamban Rail Bridge--India's first vertical lift sea bridge--flag off a train and a ship from the adjacent road bridge, and witness the bridge's operational demonstration.
Karnataka CM meets Nitin Gadkari, seeks approval for key road infra projects
Bengaluru, April 2: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah met Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Wednesday and submitted a memorandum requesting approval for various infrastructure projects aimed at enhancing the state's social and economic development.
Funds worth Rs 5,000cr approved for NH in Rajasthan: Dy CM Diya Kumari
Jaipur, April 2: Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister Diya Kumari announced that the Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has approved Rs 5,000 crore for 21 new national highway projects in the state.
MP: CM Yadav expresses gratitude to Union Minister Gadkari for approving 4 road projects to state worth Rs 4,302.93 cr
Bhopal, April 2: Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has expressed gratitude to Union Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari on behalf of the people of Madhya Pradesh for approving four major road projects worth Rs 4302.93 crores for the state.
NHAI constructs record 5,614 kms of highways in FY25, capex hits Rs 2.5 lakh crore
New Delhi, April 2: The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has made remarkable progress in developing the country's highway infrastructure, as it constructed 5,614 kms of national highways in FY25, surpassing its target of 5,150 kms, according to the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways data on Wednesday.
NHAI hikes toll charges on highways and expressways across country
New Delhi, April 2: The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has raised toll charges for motorists driving through highways and expressways across the country by an average of 4 to 5 per cent as part of the annual exercise of factoring in inflation costs.
BRO opens Zojila Pass in record time after 32 days of closure
Srinagar, April 1: The Border Road Organisation (BRO) opened the Zojila Pass on Tuesday in record time after a mere closure for 32 days.
Gujarat: Massive blaze breaks out near wood company and petrol pump in Kutch
Kutch, March 31: A massive fire broke out near a wood company at a petrol pump on the Gandhidham-Bhachau Highway in Gujarat's Kutch district.
Nitin Gadkari approves Rs 1,237.71 crore for Jaisalmer-Barmer highway; Cong MP Beniwal expresses gratitude
Jaipur, March 29: Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari has approved the construction of a two-lane highway in Rajasthan's Jaisalmer and Barmer districts, near the India-Pakistan border, government officials said.
Cabinet okays Rs 3,712 crore Patna-Sasaram 4-lane highway project
New Delhi, March 28: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Friday approved the construction of the 4-lane access-controlled greenfield and brownfield Patna-Arrah-Sasaram corridor starting from Patna and stretching across 120 km to Sasaram in Bihar.
Assam leads with highest number of ongoing projects for National Highways in Northeast
New Delhi, March 27: As per the state wise details of the National Highway Projects (under construction, completed during 2024-25, approved but yet to commence) in the Northeastern states, Assam has the highest number number of projects and with the longest road length under construction costing Rs 39, 239 crore, as per a release.
Centre approves Rs 9,599 crore to maintain National Highways in FY25
New Delhi, March 27: To maintain the vast National Highway (NH) network, the government has approved short-term maintenance contract (STMC) works in 17,884 km length, costing Rs 2,842 crore, and performance-based maintenance contract (PBMC) works in 6,118 km length, costing Rs 6,757 crore, in the current fiscal (FY25), Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, said on Thursday.
Tourists enjoy snow and scenic beauty at Atal Tunnel in Himachal Pradesh
Kullu, March 27: Tourists on Thursday rejoiced amid a thick layer of snow covering areas near the North and South portals of the Atal Tunnel in Rohtang, built at an altitude of 10,040 feet.
CCI clears Cube's acquisition of ADTPL, AJUHPL, QEPL
New Delhi, March 25: The Competition Commission of India has approved acquisition of Athaang Devanahalli Tollway Private Limited, Athaang Jammu Udhampur Highway Private Limited and Quazigund Expressway Private Limited by Cube Highways Trust and Cube Highways and Infrastructure V Pte. Ltd, a release said.
Sonu Sood's wife Sonali sustains minor injury in highway accident
Mumbai, March 25: Bollywood actor and humanitarian Sonu Sood's wife, Sonali Sood has met with an accident on the Mumbai-Nagpur highway.
Amitabh Bachchan joins hands with the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways to save lives
Mumbai, March 24: In a bid to promote road safety and save lives, megastar Amitabh Bachchan has partnered with the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways.
Himachal Pradesh: Dhaba owner shot at while stopping robbery attempt in Mandi
Mandi, March 22: A roadside eatery owner was shot at while trying to stop a robbery attempt in Himachal Pradesh's Mandi district, police said.
Ola Electric confirms receiving inquiries from govt over EV registrations, trade certificates
New Delhi, March 21: Ola Electric said on Friday it has received inquiries from the Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) and the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MORTH) regarding discrepancies in its sales data and issues related to trade requirement certificates.
Driver burnt alive as speeding truck collides with two tankers in Rajasthan
Jaipur, March 21: In a tragic accident, the driver of a truck was burnt alive in a head-on collision with two tankers on Friday in Rajasthan's Bhilwara district.
BRO commences snow clearance operation on Leh-Manali National Highway
Manali, March 20: In a significant step towards ensuring smooth connectivity in the Ladakh region, the snow clearance operations on National Highway-3 have been commenced under Project HIMANK, according to a statement issued by the Border Roads Organisation.
NHAI bans 14 agencies for discrepancies in fee collection at toll plazas
New Delhi, March 20: In an unprecedented action to strengthen user fee collection, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) on Thursday debarred 14 user fee collection agencies for irregular activities at toll plazas.
Tripura's major infrastructure push: Agartala western bypass, national highway projects
Agartala, March 20: Tripura is emerging as one of the most rapidly developing states in India, not just in the northeast but across the nation. The state is witnessing substantial growth in key sectors, including four-lane national highways, educational and medical institutions, and enhanced railway lines and express services.
Cabinet okays Rs 4,500 crore 6-lane highway for high-speed link to JNPA port
New Delhi, March 19: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday, approved the construction of a 6-lane, access-controlled greenfield high-speed National Highway starting from JNPA port (Pagote) to Chowk (29.219 km) in Maharashtra.
Cabinet approves 6-lane Greenfield Highway in Maharashtra on BOT mode
New Delhi, March 19: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the construction of a 6-lane access-controlled Greenfield High-Speed National Highway starting from JNPA Port (Pagote) to Chowk (29.219 km) in Maharashtra.
Opening of Arunachal frontier highway will unite Northeast region: Defence Minister
New Delhi, March 19: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh highlighted on Wednesday the importance of developing and 'uniting' the North East region of the country, especially the border areas, saying that projects such as Arunachal Frontier Highway, along with infrastructural projects in Tawang will play a big role in that.
School bus collides with truck on Jodhpur-Jaisalmer highway, 8 students injured
Jaipur, March 19: At least eight students were injured when the school bus they were travelling in met with an accident on the Jodhpur-Jaisalmer National Highway on Wednesday.
Construction for four-lane road between Purnea and Khagaria to start soon, informs Minister
Patna, March 18: Road Construction Minister Nitin Nabin announced in the Bihar Legislative Council on Tuesday that construction for the long-awaited four-lane highway between Purnea and Khagaria will soon start.
Ahmedabad-Rajkot NH six-lane expansion nears completion with 98 pc work done
Gandhinagar, March 17: In a statement made in the Assembly on Monday, Minister of State for Cooperation, Jagdish Vishwakarma, announced that the Gujarat government will invest ₹3,350 crore to expand the Ahmedabad-Rajkot National Highway into a six-lane one.