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Arun Jaitley’s allocation was not enough. Road ministry is going to LIC for Rs 50,000 crore soft loan to achieve targets

In a bid to continue with its plan of constructing and upgrading national highways, state highways …

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Soon, highways will also double up as airstrips. Here’s how

Gadkari confirmed his ministry will be meet officials of the defence ministry and will strengthen t…

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Road Ministry wants 50% more funds in Budget allocation, several plans in pipeline

According to ministry official, a major part of this grant would be used for the government’s progr…

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Drive safe! Now tune into updates on traffic and weather on the highway

The official said the pilot project is expected on the Delhi-Jaipur highway. "We want to start the …

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India plans to build 11 emergency airstrips on its national highways

The government has prepared a standard design for the road runway. The airstrips will span ove…

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Consider refund of fare for advance booking to curb travel: Centre to states

The states and UTs have been requested to minimise transport numbers among the people, and also if…

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Indian govt is keen to award Rs 60,000 crore highway projects. Private sector, are you listening?

"Given the lack of appetite for PPP projects, it would be extremely challenging to achieve the road…

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Govt issues advisory to states/UTs to register vehicles on the basis of valid documents

"Unless and until there are reasons for disputing the specifications of vehicles supplied, the pr…

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Govt mulls allowing partially colour blind obtain driving licence

"It was brought to the notice of the ministry that the colour blind citizens were not being able to…

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Green Corridor: National highways to be made greener using a special fund

The job of planting these trees and shrubs will be entrusted to over 200 NGOs and rural organisatio…

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Lack of basic safety systems behind electric two-wheelers fires, says government probe panel

As fires in electric vehicles (EVs) continue unabated in the country, an expert committee set up by…

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Suspension of toll collection to ease supply of essential goods, movement of patients: Gadkari

"Some people have asked further clarification about the decision to suspend collection of toll in …

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Gadkari asks NHAI chief, toll operators to ensure food, water support to migrant workers

Earlier, the road transport and highways ministry had advised the National Highways Authority of In…

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Delays in projects unacceptable, adhere strictly to project schedules: Gadkari to officials

New Delhi, Jan 23 () Terming delays in highway projects as "unacceptable", Road Transport and Highw…

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Good news! Free ride for private vehicles on highways

But how would the government balance the revenue loss on account of this exemption? According to th…

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Need to strengthen trauma care system for highway accident victims: Experts

New Delhi, Jan 15 () Absence of coordinated trauma services by various related agencies including c…

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Union budget 2019: Will lay 1.25000 kms of rural roads says Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman

The country will add 1.25 lakh kilometers of roads under phase III of PM Gram Sadak Yojana spendin…

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COVID-19: Highways Min asks truckers to take precautions to avoid infection;releases video

"The animation calls upon people to respect and cooperate with truck/lorry drivers who are working …

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Government will spend Rs 25,000-cr to construct hilly highways in states bordering with China, Nepal and Pakistan

To construct about 2,000 kilometres of highways in 12 hill states of India, including Arunachal Pra…

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Highways to be made fit for high-speed vehicles! U-turns and side entries to be barred

Fast moving and heavy vehicles will be designated the main carriageways, which would make sure …