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New Delhi, July 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a major relief for motorists, the government has reduced toll rates by up to 50 per cent on certain sections of National Highways that include structures like tunnels, bridges, flyovers, and elevated roads. The move is aimed at lowering travel costs and making road journeys more affordable for the public. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has amended the National Highways Fee Rules, 2008, and notified a new formula for calculating toll charges. ...Read More >
Nitin Gadkari will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone for projects in Jharkhand. These projects are worth Rs 6,350 crore. The event will showcase 11 National Highway projects. These projects include an elevated corridor in Ranchi. Gadkari will also inaugurate a four-lane highway in Garhwa. Chief Minister Hemant Soren will not attend due to his father's illness.Union minister Nitin Gadkari will on Thursday inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of projects worth Rs 6,350 crore in Jharkhand, ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: An NHAI engineer posted in Shimla has alleged that he and another officer were assaulted by Himachal Pradesh rural development and panchayati raj minister Anirudh Singh during a site inspection on Monday. Both the officers have been admitted to Indira Gandhi Medical College & Hospital (IGMC) in Shimla.In his complaint to the Dhalli police station in-charge, the NHAI engineer, Achal Jindal, said he, along with site engineer Yogesh, had gone to attend a meeting called by Shimla SDM to r ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 2 (ANI): Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on Wednesday announced the completion of the four-lane Greenfield Bandikui Spur and said that it is expected to reduce travel time between Delhi and Jaipur to three hours. The 66.916-kilometre-long spur has been constructed at the cost of Rs 2,016 crore. Gadkari stated that the four-lane Greenfield Bandikui Spur resolves the issue of a 'lack of direct route' between the Delhi-Vadodara Expressway and Jaipur ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 2 (ANI): Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday met Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari and discussed the status of progress of key infrastructure projects in the state. During the meeting held at the Union Minister's official residence, Chief Minister Sarma sought the support and cooperation of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) to ensure the timely completion of ongoing infrastructure projects. The Union Ministe ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 2 (ANI): Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on Wednesday announced the completion of the four-lane Greenfield Bandikui Spur and said that it is expected to reduce travel time between Delhi and Jaipur to three hours. The 66.916-kilometre-long spur has been constructed at the cost of Rs 2,016 crore. Gadkari stated that the four-lane Greenfield Bandikui Spur resolves the issue of a 'lack of direct route' between the Delhi-Vadodara Expressway and Jaipur ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 2 (ANI): Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on Wednesday announced the completion of the four-lane Greenfield Bandikui Spur and said that it is expected to reduce travel time between Delhi and Jaipur to three hours. The 66.916-kilometre-long spur has been constructed at the cost of Rs 2,016 crore. Gadkari stated that the four-lane Greenfield Bandikui Spur resolves the issue of a "lack of direct route" between the Delhi-Vadodara Expressway and Jaipur ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 1 (ANI): As the Digital India Mission completed 10 years on Tuesday, BJP leader Pradeep Bhandari drew contrast between the BJP and the opposition bloc and said that while the INDI Alliance is associated with 'corruption and nepotism,' the Modi government is associated with the model of development. The BJP leader praised the central government for the success of Digital India and stated that the country now accounts for 50 per cent of global financial transactions, a tes ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 1 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday lauded the decision of the Union cabinet to approve the construction of the four-lane Paramakudi-Ramanathapuram Section (46.7 km) in Tamil Nadu. 'Great news for Tamil Nadu's progress! Construction of the 4-Lane Paramakudi - Ramanathapuram Section has been approved by the Union Cabinet. This will ease traffic congestion, boost economic growth and tourism,' PM Modi posted on X. The project will be developed on Hybrid Annuit ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 1 (ANI): Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Tuesday wrote to Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, expressing 'profound shock' over the alleged assault of two National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) officers in Shimla. In his letter, Union Minister Gadkari urged a 'thorough and impartial investigation' into the incident. 'I am writing to express my profound shock and strong condemnation regarding the recent brutal assau ...Read More >
New Delhi: A 57-year-old retired telecom employee from Kishan Ganj, north Delhi, lost Rs 14 lakh in a "digital arrest" scam after cyber fraudsters, posing as Mumbai Police, threatened him with arrest over alleged bank fraud. Two suspects, Banshi Lal and Prem Kumar, both 20-year-old graduates from Barmer, Rajasthan, have been arrested.According to police, the case came to light when the victim filed a complaint via the National Cybercrime Reporting Portal (NCRP), stating he received a video call ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 1 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday lauded the decision of the Union cabinet to approve the construction of the four-lane Paramakudi-Ramanathapuram Section (46.7 km) in Tamil Nadu. 'Great news for Tamil Nadu's progress! Construction of the 4-Lane Paramakudi - Ramanathapuram Section has been approved by the Union Cabinet. This will ease traffic congestion, boost economic growth and tourism,' PM Modi posted on X. The project will be developed on Hybrid Annuit ...Read More >
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], July 1 (ANI): An FIR has been registered against Himachal Pradesh Panchayati Raj and Rural Development Minister Anirudh Singh following allegations of physical assault on a senior National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) official during an on-site inspection in Shimla district, police said on Tuesday. The case was filed based on a complaint by Achal Jindal, Manager (Technical) at NHAI, who has accused the minister of assault and verbal abuse during a site v ...Read More >
Shimla, July 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Himachal Pradesh Police have registered a case against state Panchayati Raj Minister Anirudh Singh Rana and six others on charges of assaulting a National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) official, raising a political storm with the opposition BJP questioning why harsh sections has not been imposed against the accused. Dubbing the assault on NHAI Manager (Technical), Achal Jindal, a heinous crime, Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari, who ...Read More >
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], July 1 (ANI): Himachal Pradesh Public Works Minister Vikramaditya Singh stated that the Central Government has approved the Annual Plan of Rs 3,667 crore for the construction and upgrading of roads, bridges and related infrastructure in Himachal Pradesh for the financial year 2024-25. Singh on Monday said that the plan includes construction of bridges, road widening, installation of crash barriers and other works on national highways across various districts o ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) on June 30 conducted a meeting with the Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand administrations and police to ensure adequate arrangements for smooth 'Kanwar Yatra' and minimise inconvenience to highway users. The meeting aimed to address various issues pertaining to the route -- used by pilgrims -- such as water logging and potholes. The meeting also aimed to ensure adequate street lighting, implementation of short-term road safety measures and ins ...Read More >
Bidadi (Karnataka) [India], June 27 (ANI): Karnataka's Energy Minister K J George announced that battery storage systems must be installed in all solar power plants across the state in future. He was speaking at the inauguration of a fully automated 5 GWh Battery Energy Storage unit set up by Pace Digitek's Lineage Power in Bidadi. Also Read | Lohardaga Shocker: Woman Strangulated, Teen Grandson Hacked to Death in Sleep in Jharkhand, Family Feud Suspected. "The solar power generated during th ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], June 27 (ANI): A UK F-35B aircraft is currently awaiting repairs at the Thiruvananthapuram International Airport after experiencing an engineering issue, a British High Commission spokesperson confirmed. "A UK F-35B aircraft is awaiting repairs at the Thiruvananthapuram International Airport after developing an engineering issue. The UK has accepted an offer to move the aircraft to the Maintenance Repair and Overhaul facility at the airport. The aircraft wil ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jun 27 (PTI) Aviation engineers from the UK are arriving in Thiruvananthapuram to repair an F-35B Lightning jet of Britain's Royal Navy as the aircraft continued to be stranded after making an emergency landing 12 days ago. The aircraft is part of the HMS Prince of Wales Carrier Strike Group of the UK's Royal Navy. Also Read | Lohardaga Shocker: Woman Strangulated, Teen Grandson Hacked to Death in Sleep in Jharkhand, Family Feud Suspected. The jet, worth over USD 110 million and kn ...Read More >
New Delhi: Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari has clarified that the government is not considering any proposal to levy toll tax on two-wheelers. The statement comes amid reports in some sections of the media suggesting that two-wheelers may be brought under the tolling framework starting July 15. In a post on social media, Gadkari said, "Some media houses are spreading misleading news about toll collection from two-wheelers. No such proposal is under consideration. T ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jun 26 (PTI) Singapore-based Cube Mobility Investments on Thursday divested a 3.62 per cent unitholding in Cube Highways Trust for Rs 615 crore through open market transactions. As per the bulk deal data on the BSE and NSE, Cube Mobility Investments Pte sold more than 2.81 crore units of Cube Highways Trust (Cube InvIT) on the BSE and it offloaded 2.01 crore units on the NSE, representing a combined 3.62 per cent unitholding in Cube InvIT . Also Read | What Are the New Metro Compens ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jun 26 (PTI) Singapore-based Cube Mobility Investments on Thursday divested a 3.62 per cent unitholding in Cube Highways Trust for Rs 615 crore through open market transactions. As per the bulk deal data on the BSE and NSE, Cube Mobility Investments Pte sold more than 2.81 crore units of Cube Highways Trust (Cube InvIT) on the BSE and it offloaded 2.01 crore units on the NSE, representing a combined 3.62 per cent unitholding in Cube InvIT . The units were sold at an average price of ...Read More >
The tunnel will connect Shiv Murti-Mahipalpur near Dwarka Expressway to Nelson Mandela Road in Vasant Kunj. A new 5-km-long tunnel aimed at easing traffic congestion across South Delhi and major routes into the NCR was announced by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Sunday. The tunnel will connect Shiv Murti-Mahipalpur near Dwarka Expressway to Nelson Mandela Road in Vasant Kunj. The Rs 3,500-crore project will be executed by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), and is part of six major ...Read More >
New Delhi: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Sunday said the Centre has approved several projects worth Rs 24,000 crore to streamline traffic and reduce pollution in Delhi and its adjoining areas, including a five-km tunnel between Shiv Murti-Mahipalpur (Dwarka Expressway) and Nelson Mandela Road (Vasant Kunj). The tunnel will be constructed by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) at an estimated cost of Rs 3,500 crore, she said, adding that the projects were approved during a rece ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jun 8 (PTI) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Sunday said the Centre has approved several projects worth Rs 24,000 crore to streamline traffic and reduce pollution in Delhi and its adjoining areas, including a five-km tunnel between Shiv Murti-Mahipalpur (Dwarka Expressway) and Nelson Mandela Road (Vasant Kunj). The tunnel will be constructed by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) at an estimated cost of Rs 3,500 crore, she said, adding that the projects were approved d ...Read More >
New Delhi: In a grand ceremony held today, the Delhi Legislative Assembly unveiled its 'Report Card' marking the completion of the first 100 days of its 8th term. The report highlights key achievements, innovative initiatives, and a people-centric legislative approach aimed at inclusive growth. The event was graced by Union Minister of State for Road Transport, Highways and Corporate Affairs, Harsh Malhotra, who attended as the Chief Guest. Speaker of the Delhi Assembly, Vijender Gupta, preside ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 7 (ANI): Delhi police have lodged an FIR against anti-social elements involved in spreading misinformation about the demolition drive on the basis of a complaint filed by the Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board (DUSIB), a release said. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta had earlier issued an order to take strict legal action against those spreading misinformation about the demolition drive. Also Read | Indus Waters Treaty Suspension: Desperate Pakistan Wrote 4 Letters to Indi ...Read More >
CHENNAI: After years of bureaucratic apathy and infrastructure hurdles had stalled the completion of the 700-metre-long flyover in the Oragadam-Sipcot industrial area, the Padappai flyover was inaugurated for the public on Friday. Motorists on the Vandalur-Walajabad Road have been waiting for the flyover for the last five years as the construction work had been pending for a long time. The 34-km-long Vandalur-Walajabad Road is famous for the industrial corridor, educational institutions, and p ...Read More >
Delhi is undergoing a significant infrastructure overhaul, with ongoing NHAI projects valued at Rs 35,000 crore and completed projects worth Rs 64,000 crore. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta expressed gratitude to the Central Government for its support in these endeavors.Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Wednesday said that major projects worth Rs 35,000 crore under NHAI are currently being built in the national capital, while earlier projects worth Rs 64,000 crore have been completed. More projects ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 4 (ANI): According to a joint report by Moody's Ratings & ICRA, highlights that India will require a huge investment in order to meet ambitious 2070 net-zero emissions norms particularly in the power sector. The report projects that over the next decade, these investments are projected to constitute 2 per cent of country's real GDP for the electricity value chain, encompassing power generation, storage, transmission and distribution.The report also suggests that the coun ...Read More >
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