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Six FOBs to be built on Delhi-Jaipur Expressway by August
Gurugram, April 24: The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has started the construction work of six foot over bridges (FOBs) on the Delhi-Jaipur National Highway (NH-48) in Haryana's Gurugram and Rewari districts, officials said.
No satellite-based tolling system from May 1, FASTags to continue: MoRTH
New Delhi, April 18: In view of the multiple reports claiming that FASTags will be replaced by a satellite-based tolling system from May 1, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) on Friday issued a clarification, refuting these claims. the ministry confirmed that no such decision has been made.
No satellite-based tolling system from May 1, clarifies Centre
New Delhi, April 18: The government on Friday dismissed media reports about the nationwide implementation of satellite-based tolling system from May 1.
FASTag-based road toll collection system to remain, Government clarifies
New Delhi, April 18: The central government has clarified that the satellite-based tolling system will not be launched from May 1, 2025, in replacement to the existing FASTag-based toll collection system.
SC urges Centre, all States to come up with swift response plan for safety of road accident victims
New Delhi, April 17: The Supreme Court of India on Thursday flagged several issues related to providing immediate aid and response for the safety of road accident victims in India.
Surat to get one more bridge this month; over one lakh commuters likely to benefit
Surat, April 15: A newly-constructed bridge at Budia-Gabhani Junction on National Highway 53 in Surat, constructed at a cost of Rs 40 crore, is likely to be inaugurated on April 18, benefitting over one lakh commuters.
Kanhaiya Kumar, other Cong leaders detained while marching towards CM Nitish's residence
Patna, April 11: Congress leader Kanhaiya Kumar and 20 other party leaders were detained by Patna Police while they were trying to march towards Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's residence.
Sachin Pilot to join Kanhaiya Kumar's Yatra in Patna, vows to fight for youth
Patna, April 11: Senior Congress leader Sachin Pilot arrived in Patna on Friday to participate in the concluding leg of party leader Kanhaiya Kumar's 'Palayan Roko, Naukri Do Yatra' - a massive campaign aimed at highlighting "unemployment" and the government's "apathy" towards youth in Bihar.
Kanhaiya Kumar criticises BJP over dynasty politics charges
Patna, April 10: Congress leader Kanhaiya Kumar on Thursday lashed out at the BJP leadership, particularly Union Home Minister Amit Shah, accusing the party of indulging in "hypocrisy" over dynastic politics and diverting attention from real issues like unemployment and inflation.
LoP Rahul Gandhi leaves for Bihar; to join Kanhaiya Kumar's 'Palayan Roko Naukri Do' Yatra in Begusarai
New Delhi, April 7: Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Monday left for Bihar where he will join NSUI National incharge Kanhaiya Kumar's 'Palayan Roko Naukri Do' Yatra in Begusarai.
Rahul Gandhi in Patna to join Kanhaiya Kumar's Yatra, boost Congress cadre ahead of Bihar polls
Patna, April 7: Senior Congress leader and leader of the opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi arrived in Patna on Monday, marking his third visit to Bihar in the past two months -- a sign of the party's renewed focus on the state.
Rahul Gandhi to join Kanhaiya Kumar's padyatra today in Bihar's Begusarai
New Delhi, April 7: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is set to visit Bihar on Monday. As part of his trip, he will join JNU student leader Kanhaiya Kumar's padyatra and attend a seminar titled 'Safeguarding the Constitution' in Patna.
NHAI to develop 121-km long Guwahati Ring Road on BOT mode
New Delhi/Guwahati, April 3: The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) would develop a 121-km-long Guwahati Ring Road on Build Operate Toll (BOT) mode at a total cost of Rs 5,729 crore, officials said on Thursday.
NHAI to develop ambitious Guwahati Ring Road for Rs 5,729 crore
New Delhi, April 3: The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has signed a concession agreement with Dineshchandra R Agrawal Infracon Pvt. Ltd for the development of the 121 km long Guwahati Ring Road.
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.
Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi to likely visit Bihar on April 7: Sources
New Delhi, March 28: Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi will likely visit Bihar on April 7 and attend the 'Samvidhan Suraksha Sammelan' in Patna.
RVNL secures NHAI project worth Rs 554.64 crore for six-lane connectivity to Visakhapatnam Port Road
New Delhi, March 27: Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL), a Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) under the Ministry of Railways, has been awarded a major road infrastructure project by the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) for the construction of six-lane connectivity to Visakhapatnam Port Road in Andhra Pradesh.
NHAI seals largest InvIT monetisation deal of over Rs 18,000 crore
New Delhi, March 26: NHAI arm National Highways Infra Trust (NHIT) has successfully concluded the fourth round of fund-raising at an enterprise value of about Rs 18,380 crore, making it the largest monetisation transaction in the history of the Indian roads sector, according to an official statement issued on Wednesday.
All industrialists have their eyes on Bihar's water resources, claims Congress' Kanhaiya Kumar
Darbhanga, March 26: Congress leader Kanhaiya Kumar sparked a heated debate in Bihar, alleging that the construction of big roads in the state is not just about improving infrastructure, but about exploiting its valuable water resources.
NHAI, Amrita Hospital to train ambulance personnel to prevent road fatalities
New Delhi, March 24: The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Amrita Hospital to train ambulance workers to prevent road fatalities.
Pillar of under-construction Delhi-Dehradun Expressway collapses in Saharanpur, two workers injured
Saharanpur, March 24: A pillar of the under construction Delhi-Dehradun Expressway collapsed near Mora village of Badgaon police station on Sunday, as per Saharanpur police of Deoband circle.
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.
Rajasthan govt sends Bill on groundwater management to Select Committee again amid Opposition concerns
Jaipur, March 19: The Rajasthan government on Wednesday took a U-turn on the Bill aimed at regulating groundwater in the state.
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.
Public Accounts Committee members visit toll plaza in Gurugram, examine works of NHAI
Gurugram, March 6: Members of Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Lok the Sabha visited the Kherki Daula Toll Plaza in Gurugram on Thursday to examine its functioning and also visited some works of NHAI.
Mushrooming of toll plazas in J&K, Ladakh with sole aim of minting money, says J&K HC
Jammu, Feb 26: The J&K and Ladakh High Court has directed the Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways to reduce the toll rates in the union territory.
Gurugram: Strengthen interdepartmental coordination, says CEO GMDA
Gurugram, Feb 18: Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA), Shyamal Misra chaired a meeting with different departments to discuss various projects, to further resolve any on-ground hindrances, improve the civic services and accelerate the ongoing infrastructure development works being undertaken in the city.
National Highways construction to decline by 7-10% in FY25, amid execution challenges: CareEdge Ratings
New Delhi, February 7: The pace of National highway construction in India is expected to decline by approximately 7-10 per cent in FY25, with construction slowing from 12,350 km in FY24 to an estimated 11,100-11,500 km in FY25, translating to a rate of nearly 31 kilometre per day, according to CareEdge Ratings.
1.02 lakh km National Highways built in last 10 years, pace up by 130 pc over 2004-2014: Gadkari
New Delhi, Feb 6: The average annual construction of National Highways has jumped by a massive 130 per cent during 2014-2024, as compared to the previous 10 years from 2004-2014, and has taken the length of those coming up in the last 10 years to 1,01,900 km, Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari told the Parliament on Thursday.
Gurugram: Top civic body official stresses need to speed up infra development work
Gurugram, Feb 6: Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA), Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Shyamal Misra, on Thursday, instructed the officials to strengthen the interdepartmental coordination and further accelerate the infra-development works in the city.
VCs in Rajasthan universities will now be called 'Kulguru'
Jaipur, Feb 4: The Rajasthan government will introduce the Rajasthan Universities Laws (Amendment) Bill to officially confer the title of 'Kulguru' to the heads of universities (Vice Chancellors).
We have put a lot of emphasis on enhancing National Highways' quality, safety: Nitin Gadkari
New Delhi, January 31: Addressing the stakeholder consultation workshop in New Delhi, organised by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari said that National Highways are national assets, and we have put a lot of emphasis on enhancing their quality and safety.
Leopard killed in road accident in Telangana's Medak
Medak, January 31: A leopard was killed after being hit by an unidentified vehicle on National Highway 44 near Vallur in Narsingi Mandal, Medak District in Telangana.
Automated, intelligent machine-aided construction is key for National Highways: Nitin Gadkari
New Delhi, Jan 31: National Highways are our national assets, and we have put a lot of emphasis on enhancing their quality and safety, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, has said.
Rajasthan HC to NHAI: Complete Bhankrota flyover on Jaipur-Ajmer highway by April 1
Jaipur, Jan 29: The Rajasthan High Court has directed the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) to complete the Bhankrota flyover project in Jaipur by April 1, 2025, without any further delays.
Singer Kanhaiya Mittal praises UP CM Yogi Adityanath for his efforts to ensure proper arrangement at Maha Kumbh 2025
Prayagraj, January 20: Singer Kanhaiya Mittal arrived to take a holy dip at the Sangam Triveni during the Maha Kumbh 2025. He praised and expressed gratitude towards the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath for all his efforts and hard work to ensure proper arrangement and safety.
MoRTH focuses on corridor-based approach to high-speed highway development
New Delhi, January 9: The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) is emphasizing a corridor-based approach for highway development, prioritizing consistent standards, user convenience, and logistics efficiency says a report by Axis Securities.