The Union transport ministry on Sunday issued cybersecurity advisories to automakers and various agencies after the Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT)-In alerted it about “targeted intrusion activities” with “possible malicious intentions” in the transport sector. “The ministry of road transport and highways received an alert from CERT-In regarding targeted intrusion activities directed towards the Indian […]
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NHAI, automakers told to tighten IT security after cyber attack threat
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways on Sunday alerted NHAI, NHIDCL and its other wings besides automobile makers to augment their IT security systems after reports regarding threats of possible cyber attacks targeted at the Indian transport sector. The ministry said it has received an alert from the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) […]
Toll gates on highways to go. Modi govt to launch GPS-based collection soon
Toll booths in India will be a thing of the past as the central govt is all set to roll out complete GPS-based toll collection within one year. The announcement was made by Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari said on Thursday in Lok Sabha. Nitin Gadkari said 93% of the vehicles pay toll […]
Bengaluru metro trains between Majestic, Mysuru Road to be suspended for 8 days
Bengaluru: Bengaluru metro services between Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Station, Majestic and Mysuru Road on Purple Line will be partially suspended for eight days from 21 March to 28 March. However, there will be no such disruption in the rest of the Purple Line, between Majestic and Baiyyappanahalli. “This is in connection with the pre-commissioning of the […]
FASTag toll collection system to be installed on Yamuna Expressway soon
A key agreement for the installation of the FASTag along the Yamuna Expressway was signed on Monday, officials said, adding the electronic toll collection system is expected shortly on the privately-managed highway. The 165-km-long expressway that connects Noida and Agra is managed by Jaypee Infratech Limited (JIL) and has three toll plazas – Jewar, Mathura […]
CPSE assets sale to bring about paradigm shift in infra: FM
NEW DELHI : Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday said monetisation of CPSE assets is based on the principle of value creation for the government and investors and would bring about a paradigm shift in infrastructure augmentation and maintenance. Chairing the National Workshop with the states/UTs on Asset Monetisation organised by Niti Aayog, the minister […]
Beware of FASTag fraud! NHAI cautions against fake sale
Some fraud FASTag cases are being seen. The National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) has warned people about fake FASTags. NHAI said that some fraudsters started selling fake FASTag online. In fact, these fraudsters have started selling fake FASTag just like NHAI / IHMCL. These FASTag look real, but they are fake. In such a […]
NHAI builds 25.54-km lane in 18 hours, to enter Limca Book of Records
The National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) completed single lane of the four-lane stretch of 25.54 km being developed between Solapur-Vijapur (NH 52) in 18 hours. Union minister for road transport and highways Nitin Gadkari shared this update on social media platform Twitter. Applauding the workers for achieving the milestone, Gadkari said “the construction will […]
NHAI daily toll collection through FASTag reaches record ₹104 crore
NEW DELHI : National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) on Friday said its daily toll collection through FASTag has reached about ₹104 crore. Following the mandatory payment of user fee through FASTag at the toll plazas from February 16, 2021, toll collection through FASTag has seen consistent growth, it said. “The toll collection during this […]
Adani, DP Jain win bids for highways in toll road auction
Adani Enterprises and construction firm DP Jain & Co have submitted the highest bids for two bundles of highways in the National Highways Authority of India’s (NHAI’s) latest toll road auctions, a person aware of the auction results said. NHAI has raised a total of ₹2,262 crore through the two bundles totaling 158.6km. The financial […]
Govt has taken steps in the direction of alternative fuels: Gadkari
The Road and Transport Ministry has announced an new initiative where the government is ready to explore alternative fuels. These alternative fuels will range from lithium-ion to hydrogen cells. The exploration is expected to aid the growth of alternative fuels in the country where petrol and diesel prices have touched record highs. Union Minister Nitin […]
Government to allow all types of steel to be used for highway construction due to rising steel prices
Union Government today announced that the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has issued orders that all types of steel will be allowed for the construction of highways in the country. The Ministry in statement said ,” all steel to be allowed to be used for highway construction whether produced from ore, billets, pellets or […]