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Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], September 15 (ANI): Himachal Pradesh's monsoon devastation has claimed 404 lives since June 20, with the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) confirming on Sunday that 229 deaths occurred in rain-related incidents and 175 in road accidents. According to the cumulative loss report issued by the SDMA, rain-induced fatalities were triggered by landslides, flash floods, drowning, electrocution, lightning, and house collapses. District-wise, Mandi reported 37 ...Read More >
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], September 15 (ANI): Himachal Pradesh continues to reel under heavy monsoon disruption, with the cumulative toll climbing to 404 since June 20 and road connectivity, power, and water supply severely impacted, according to the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA). In its morning bulletin on Monday, the SDMA reported that 598 roads remain blocked across the state, including three national highways--NH-03, NH-305 and NH-503A. In addition, 500 power distribut ...Read More >
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], September 15 (ANI): Himachal Pradesh continues to reel under heavy monsoon disruption, with the cumulative toll climbing to 404 since June 20 and road connectivity, power, and water supply severely impacted, according to the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA). In its morning bulletin on Monday, the SDMA reported that 598 roads remain blocked across the state, including three national highways--NH-03, NH-305 and NH-503A. In addition, 500 power distribut ...Read More >
Mandi (Himachal Pradesh) [India], September 15 (ANI): Union Minister of State for Road Transport and Highways Ajay Tamta on Sunday visited the flood-affected areas of Mandi and Kullu to assess the damage. During the Union Minister's visit, Jairam Thakur, the Leader of the Opposition in the Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly, was also present. Also Read | ITR Filing 2025: IT Department Refutes Reports on Tax Return Filing Date Extension, September 15 Remains Deadline. "Union Minister Ajay T ...Read More >
Mandi (Himachal Pradesh) [India], September 15 (ANI): Union Minister of State for Road Transport and Highways Ajay Tamta on Sunday visited the flood-affected areas of Mandi and Kullu to assess the damage. During the Union Minister's visit, Jairam Thakur, the Leader of the Opposition in the Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly, was also present. "Union Minister Ajay Tamta visited Himachal Pradesh to assess the damage caused to the National Highway and also held a meeting with officials. Follow ...Read More >
Nagpur: In a subtle retort to detractors amidst the ethanol controversy, Union minister Nitin Gadkari on Saturday said, "My brain is worth 200 crore a month. I am not at all short of money and I don't stoop low." He emphasised that his work and experiments are driven by ideas and purpose for farmers, rather than the need to earn more.Speaking at an event organised by Agricos Welfare Society in Nagpur, Gadkari said, "You think I am doing this for money? I know how to earn with honesty. I am not a ...Read More >
Nagpur, Sep 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) Dismissing criticism against the government's ethanol-blended petrol programme as politically motivated, Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari said that his brain "is worth Rs 200 crore a month" and he is not short of money. In his address at an event organised by Agricos Welfare Society in Nagpur, he said: "My brain is worth Rs 200 crore a month. I am not at all short of money, and I don't stoop low." His comments came amid the criticism of t ...Read More >
The indigenous star-rating system for crash testing cars was launched by the road ministry in August 2023 after much delay. The government is also setting up a state-of-the art ₹1,500 crore testing centre in Pune to strengthen vehicle safety assessment infrastructure. Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Thursday said that global automobile companies have begun sending their vehicles to India for testing under the Bharat New Car Assessment Programme (BNCAP), highlight ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 3 (PTI) Union Road Transport and Highways minister Nitin Gadkari on Wednesday chaired consultation workshop on innovative policy interventions for construction of ring roads, bypasses for seamless urban connectivity. According to an official statement, the workshop highlighted the government's commitment to creating world-class, sustainable, and future-ready transport infrastructure, with a special focus on easing congestion around rapidly growing urban areas. The dignitaries di ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], August 22 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Friday met Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari in the national capital and sought central assistance for the repair and reconstruction of roads and bridges damaged due to recent rains and natural disasters in the state. During the meeting, CM Dhami apprised the Union Minister about the extensive damage to infrastructure, particularly in the Dharali area of Uttarkashi district, followin ...Read More >
The government has garnered Rs 1,42,758 crore through asset monetisation up to FY25, with a projected Rs 30,000 crore for the current fiscal year, utilising methods like ToT, InvIT, and securitization. Additionally, the Cashless Treatment of Road Accident Victims Scheme, initiated in March 2024, has treated 4,971 victims and is now implemented nationwide, offering coverage up to Rs 1.5 lakh. The government has raised Rs 1,42,758 crore through different modes of asset monetisation up to FY25, Pa ...Read More >
Nitin Gadkari envisions India transforming into a global energy exporter by reducing hydrogen production costs to $1 per kg, emphasizing its potential in transport, pharmaceuticals, and steel. He highlighted the importance of waste management for green hydrogen production and advocated for electric vehicles, biofuels, and bamboo cultivation to achieve carbon neutrality and self-reliance. Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on Wednesday said India can transform from being an energ ...Read More >
New Delhi: Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on Wednesday said India can transform from being an energy importer to a global exporter if it can cut the cost of hydrogen production to one dollar per kilogramme. Delivering the 24th Darbari Seth Memorial Lecture at The Energy and Resources Institute, the minister said that at present, hydrogen costs about USD 5-6 per kg, making it expensive compared to conventional fuels. "If we succeed in bringing it down to USD 1 per kg, India w ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 20 (SocialNews.XYZ) Hydrogen today costs around $5 per kilogram and if India can bring this down to $1 dollar per kilogram, we won't just achieve energy independence, we can become a global exporter of clean energy, Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, said on Wednesday. Highlighting India's leadership in renewable energy, Gadkari said that solar energy is the 'Sanjeevani Booti' for our planet and hydrogen is the fuel of the future. "I drive a Toyota Mir ...Read More >
Kochi: The Kerala High Court in its ruling said that toll collection is unjustified if the highway is not properly maintained or fails to provide safety, easy access to commuters. Kerala High Court Judgment on Highways The court suspended toll collection for four weeks on the Edappally-Mannuthy stretch of NH-544, citing severe traffic congestion and poor road conditions. A division bench of Justices A Muhamed Mustaque and Harisankar V Menon in their ruling said that the National Highways Auth ...Read More >
Nagpur police arrested a man for allegedly threatening to bomb Union Minister Nitin Gadkari's residence on Wardha Road in Maharashtra's Nagpur District. The incident led to heightened security at the senior BJP leader's house. The accused, identified as Umesh Vishnu Raut, was detained by the police and is now in police custody. NAGPUR: Nagpur police arrested a man for allegedly threatening to bomb union minister Nitin Gadkari's residence on Wardha Road in Maharashtra's Nagpur District. The inci ...Read More >
Officials said the project, which is under discussion, is part of two proposals to decongest the Lutyens' area and Central Delhi Soon, those commuting between Delhi and Gurgaon may be able to skip the daily traffic snarls on NH-48 and MG Road. A new link, starting at either Gyarah Murti or Talkatora Stadium, is under discussion, said officials. Currently, it takes a commuter over an hour to go from the Capital to Gurgaon or vice versa via the usual routes. With this proposed link, commuters ca ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 19 (ANI): A contingent of 23 athletes supported by Reliance Foundation look to compete at the World University Games across six cities in Germany, with events running until July 27. Representing athletics, archery, and judo, these young talents aim to improve international rankings, achieve personal bests, and bring home laurels. The athletics team forms the backbone of the foundation campaign, with 18 athletes competing in sprints, jumps, throws, hurdles, re ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 19 (ANI): Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah on Saturday addressed the Uttarakhand Investment Festival - 2025, organized on the occasion of realisation of Rs 1 lakh crore worth of investments in Uttarakhand, and inauguration and foundation laying ceremony of various development projects worth Rs 1,271 crore by the state government. On this occasion, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, Ritu Khanduri B ...Read More >
Jammu, Jul 18 (PTI) Senior officials of the Jammu and Kashmir government reviewed the arrangements for the smooth conduct of the 13-day-long Budha Amarnath pilgrimage in Poonch district that will begin on July 28. Deputy Inspector General of Police Tejinder Singh reviewed security in Poonch and stressed ensuring the safety of the devotees. "The first batch will depart from the Bhagwati Nagar basecamp in Jammu on July 28, moving towards the Mandi tehsil in Poonch in a regulated convoy amid full ...Read More >
New Delhi/Itanagar, July 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt. General K.T. Parnaik (Retd.) on Friday during a meeting with President Droupadi Murmu in Delhi highlighted key initiatives and transformative efforts being undertaken across various sectors to uplift the lives of the people and ensure inclusive growth in the frontier state. During the meeting with President, the Arunachal Pradesh Governor apprised President Murmu of the ongoing developmental progress in Arunachal Prades ...Read More >
Hyderabad, July 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Friday urged his Andhra Pradesh counterpart, N. Chandrababu Naidu, not to obstruct Telangana's irrigation projects He appealed to the neighbouring state not to obstruct Telangana's crucial irrigation initiatives, including the Palamuru-Rangareddy Lift Irrigation Scheme, as well as the Dindi, Kalwakurthy, Bheema, Nettempadu, and Koilsagar projects. "We demand Andhra Pradesh not to block our projects. We seek cooper ...Read More >
Qazigund, Jul 18: A 25-year-old man set to be married next month was fatally stabbed during an attempted burglary late Thursday night after the attacker allegedly staged a fake security operation in south Kashmir's Anantnag district. The victim, Zahid Ahmad Banday, a shopkeeper from Sangran village in Qazigund, was killed after confronting a man posing as a security force official who had entered his home under the pretence of conducting a Cordon-and-Search Operation (CASO), Police said. The s ...Read More >
In his keynote address, Shri Malhotra highlighted the remarkable strides made by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) over the last decade. India's transport infrastructure is undergoing a transformative shift, and at the heart of this change are the "Highway Heroes" -- the nation's truck drivers -- and the vision of a cleaner, safer, and more inclusive logistics ecosystem. On this note, Minister of State for Road Transport & Highways and Corporate Affairs, Shri Harsh Malhotra, a ...Read More >
Aizawl, July 18: The Aizawl bench of the Gauhati High Court on Wednesday admitted a public interest litigation (PIL) filed by the Mizoram Truck Drivers' Association (MTDA) against the Mizoram Government, Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MORTH), National Highway Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDLC), and others on the issue of poor condition of the national highways 6 and 306. A two-judge bench comprising Justice Marly Vankung and Justice Kaushik Goswami heard the couns ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 17: The rules of performance marketing have changed. What once worked - batch reports, generic creatives, and reactive decision-making - now leads to wasted budgets and missed targets. Today, it's all about speed, precision, and knowing exactly where your next best opportunity lies. Also Read | Wipro Q1 FY26 Results: Tech Giant Reports 11% Rise in Net Profit to INR 3,336 Crore, Announces INR 5 Interim Dividend. That's where performance marketing expert Nipun Taneja step ...Read More >
Shimla, Jul 17 (PTI) Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Thursday said the state government is ready to meet anyone under Union Minister JP Nadda's leadership for the welfare of disaster-affected people. Sukhu met Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari in New Delhi on Tuesday and demanded enhanced central aid for the state badly affected by flash floods and cloudbursts during the monsoon season. Talking to reporters ...Read More >
Mumbai, Jul 16 (PTI) Actor Aasif Khan, known for appearing in popular series "Panchayat" and "Pataal Lok", is on the road to recovery after suffering a heart attack, a source said. The actor is currently recuperating at Kokilaben Hospital in Mumbai. "He suffered a heart attack. He is in the hospital," a source close to the actor said on Tuesday. Khan took to Instagram and said he is recovering well and thanked his fans and followers for their love and support. "Over the past few hours I've be ...Read More >
Navsari (Gujarat) [India], July 16 (ANI): The Municipal Corporation has started the resurfacing work of roads in Navsari city, Gujarat, after they were affected by rain. Municipal Commissioner Dev Choudhary inspected the resurfacing work on Tuesday night to ensure it is completed on time without causing any additional inconvenience to commuters. Also Read | Kolkata Fatafat Result Today, July 16, 2025: Kolkata FF Live Winning Numbers Released, Know When and Where To Check Result Chart of Satta ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The Unique Identification Authority of India has urged parents to update the Aadhaar biometrics of children between five and seven years."Timely completion of mandatory biometric update is an essential requirement for maintaining the accuracy and reliability of biometric data of children. If the MBU is not completed even after seven years of age, the Aadhaar number may be deactivated, as per the existing rules," the agency said in a statement.This is required to ensure seamless access ...Read More >
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