The Public Works Department (PWD) of Delhi government is working on a mission to transform the existing subways across the national capital. The move aims at giving a new look to the subways and improve its facilities by installation of proper lights, convex mirrors, etc. On Saturday, PWD Minister Atishi inspected subways at the end […]
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India weather LIVE Updates: Flashfloods in Himachal’s Mandi, Chandigarh-Manali highway blocked
The monsoon has made swift progress and reached most parts of the country, including Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Delhi, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, northeast India, West Bengal, Jharkhand, Bihar, Uttarakhand, parts of Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra and Himachal Pradesh and Haryana, according to India Meteorological Department (IMD).
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath inaugurates Ramnath Goenka Marg in Noida – All details here
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has inaugurated Ramnath Goenka Marg during his visit to Noida on Sunday. The 2.2 km long road was renamed by the New Okhla Industrial Development Authority (Noida) governing body in March this year. The move is a tribute to the founder of The Indian Express newspaper – Ramnath Goenka.
Kolkata to Thailand via Myanmar! Road that won’t be less travelled – Know all about the scenic route, distance and launch time
The trilateral highway connecting Kolkata to Bangkok via Myanmar is expected to be completed and ready for launch in four years’ time, a group of Commerce Ministers from various countries revealed recently. Not many know this, but the idea of this visionary road link project had come from former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. The […]
FY24 highway capex starts on brisk note
In keeping with the government’s plan to front-load capital expenditure during the financial year, the ministry of road transport and highways has spent over 22% of its FY24 budget outlay for road building and allied activities in the first two months of the year. “Of the total gross budgetary support of Rs 2.58 trillion for […]
‘UP’s road network will match that of US’: Nitin Gadkari’s big endorsement of Yogi Adityanath’s leadership
Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways Nitin Gadkari on Monday said that Uttar Pradesh will become the number one state in the country in the coming times under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. “Farmers will advance, they will find work, and Uttar Pradesh’s road infrastructure will match that of the United States,” […]
Nitin Gadkari unveils Rs 8,415 crore NH projects in Uttar Pradesh – Details inside
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari inaugurated the commencement of construction for 10 National Highway (NH) projects in Uttar Pradesh. The projects, amounting to a total value of Rs 8,415 crore, were announced in the Pratapgarh region and the Deoria district. Gadkari emphasized the significance of these initiatives in reducing travel time and promoting economic growth. One […]
BIG update on Delhi-Mumbai Expressway! Officials give deadline for project completion – details here
The construction of 1,350 km long, 8-lane wide, Delhi-Mumbai Expressway is expected to be completed by December 2024. The government had planned Delhi Mumbai Expressway with the intention of linking two economic hubs of the country. According to a report by news agency PTI, a senior Union government official on Thursday said that the Delhi-Mumbai […]
National Highways Authority of India to build 5,060-km highway stretches in FY24
The National Highways Authority of India has set a target to construct highway stretches with combined length of 5,060 kilometres in the current financial year, up from a record 4,882 km built last year. “The pace of construction increased by 13% in 2022-23. The target for this year has been set even higher,” a senior […]
Green push for National Highways: All pros, no cons! 51 trees restored successfully on Paithan NH
Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari on Monday (June 12), along with MLA Shri Sandipan Bhumre and actor Shri Sayaji Shinde, inspected transplantation of 51 banyan trees from Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar in Maharashtra to Paithan National Highway 752 E. While speaking to the media, Nitin Gadkari informed that there were about 51 […]
NHAI aims to raise Rs 23K cr via InvIT route this fiscal
Around half of the asset monetisation programme of the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) could be done through the infrastructure investment trust (InvIT) this financial year and around Rs 23,000 crore be raised through this route, a senior official said Thursday. If the target is achieved, it will mark a big jump from just […]
Sarita Vihar flyover repair: How long will carriageway stay closed, what traffic advisory says? Details here
Sarita Vihar flyover on the Outer Ring Road will remain closed for 50 days from Wednesday because of repair work to be carried out by the Public Works Department (PWD). In view of closure of the carriageway, police on Tuesday issued a traffic advisory for commuters to avoid any inconvenience. As per the advisory, the […]