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Jajpur: Hundreds of people from several social organisations, including college students, under Sachetan Nagarika Manch (SNM), on Monday staged a dharna near Kabatabandha village on National Highway (NH)-53 demanding early completion of highway stretch between Chandikhole and Duburi and construction of a second bridge over Brahmani river. They sought the Chief Minister's intervention as the delay in the four-lane expansion work was leading to frequent accidents. The protesters warned that they would continue their demonstration till they receive a written assurance from the National Highway authorities. "The Chandikhole-Duburi stretch has turned into a death trap due to non- completion of the expansion work for the past couple of years. Our demands include completion of NH-53 widening work, construction of second Brahmani bridge, traffic system for safe commuting of college students and illumination of Brahmani bridge near Kabatabandha," said Saroj Kumar Behera, convenor of SNM. Former finance minister Prafulla Chandra Ghadei, who participated in the protest, emphasised the importance of the NH-53 for the local community, stating, "The urgency of the local residents' call for action underscores the community's reliance on the NH-53 not only for daily commuters but also for economic activities.""Why is expansion work between Chandikhole and Duburi on NH-53 getting delayed? Even the 40 km stretch of road widening work has not been completed after five years," said P K Sahu, an agitator.
Himachal Pradesh faced nature's fury. Bridges collapsed in Shimla, Lahaul, and Spiti. Cloudbursts and flash floods caused widespread damage. Over 300 roads closed, disrupting travel. A police post swept away, shops damaged. No casualties reported yet. Orange alert issued for more heavy rain. The state has suffered significant financial losses this monsoon. Many people have died in rain-related incidents. Several bridges were washed away in Shimla and Lahaul and Spiti districts, while over 300 roads, including two national highways, have been closed across Himachal Pradesh following fresh inci ...Read More >
The NHAI said it has already mobilised ₹28,307 crore through a mix of Public and Private Infrastructure Investment Trust (InvIT) and the Toll-Operate-Transfer (TOT) model The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is on track to meet the Centre's budgeted target of ₹30,000 crore for asset monetisation in the current financial year, it said. It has already mobilised ₹28,307 crore through a mix of Public and Private Infrastructure Investment Trust (InvIT) and the Toll-Operate-Transfer ...Read More >