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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.

Every life matters and road accidents must be reduced, says MoS Anupriya Patel

New Delhi, March 24: Union Minister of State for Health & Family Welfare Anupriya Patel on Sunday emphasized the need for collective efforts to curb road accidents. She underscored that road accidents are not just statistics but impact lives, calling for joint action from citizens, policymakers, and other stakeholders alongside government initiatives.

DPIIT, Mercedes join hands to boost startups, innovators

New Delhi, March 7: The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) and Mercedes-Benz India Private Limited on Friday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to advance India's manufacturing ecosystem, road safety, and environmental sustainability.

We have 100-Day agenda ready: Delhi Transport Minister Pankaj Singh

New Delhi, March 5: Delhi Transport Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh on Wednesday reviewed the overall functioning of the transport department and announced an intensive campaign against unregistered vehicles as part of a broader initiative to clear encroachments from the city's roads, a release said.

RTA completes Al Rowaiyah Truck Rest Stop expansion

Dubai, February 28: Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has completed Al Rowaiyah Truck Rest Stop expansion, boosting truck parking capacity from 40 to 175 slots, a 338% growth. This step aligns with RTA's commitment to enhancing land freight operations, improving services for heavy vehicle drivers, and increasing road safety across Dubai.

Bengal dancer dies in accident while escaping drunk youths

Kolkata, Feb 24: In a shocking incident in West Bengal, a dancer-cum-event management professional died early on Monday as her vehicle met with an accident when the driver increased speed and took evasive action in an attempt to save her from drunk youths chasing them.