NEW DELHI: The Union Cabinet on Wednesday gave its approval for widening of the 135-km stretch of Khowai-Harina road in Tripura, according to an official statement. The project involves an investment of Rs 2,486. 78 crore which includes a loan component of Rs 1,511. 70 crore (JPY 23,129 million), the statement said. The loan assistance […]
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Cabinet approves construction of new 4.56 km long bridge on river Ganga in Bihar
NEW DELHI: The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the construction of a new 4. 56 km long, 6-lane bridge on the river Ganga, connecting Digha and Sonepur in Bihar, according to an official statement. The total cost for the project is estimated at Rs 3,064. 45 crore, including Rs 2,233. 81 crore for civil construction, […]
Acute Shortage of rock and soil slows down NH 66 Development in Thiruvananthapuram
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The acute shortage of rock and soil has hampered the pace of development work of the under-construction NH-66 stretch from Kazhakootam to Kadampattukonam near Parippally in Kollam. The work is going on at a slow pace due to insufficient resources. The Attingal bypass construction, which is part of this project, is the worst affected […]
Consumer forum starts signature campaign against damaged roads in Coimbatore
COIMBATORE: In a bid to draw the attention of authorities to the poor condition of roads in the city, Citizens’ Voice Coimbatore, a consumer forum on Thursday started an online signature campaign to report the worst condition of roads in their locality. The campaign will end on January 7. MM Rajendran, secretary of the consumer […]
Kerala’s financial crisis to pose hurdle to Vizhinjam-NH 66 road development
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The state’s financial crunch is likely to pose a hurdle to the development of road connectivity between Vizhinjam International Seaport and the nearby NH 66. While the concessionaire, Adani Group, is developing the road, the land needed for the work — 42 cents of land from four sides of the NH 66 — has […]
Villagers seek road extension for better connectivity in Odisha
MALKANGIRI: Tribal residents of Left Wing Extremism (LWE)- affected Kermati, Katuapadar and Laktiguda villages under Mathili panchayat have urged the state government and the Rural Development department to extend the 22 km under-construction road from Matiguda to Salimi by another 10 km to facilitate road connectivity to their areas as well. As per sources, the […]
Atishi pulls up PWD official over road condition
NEW DELHI: Amid reports of poor condition of roads in Mandawali area, PWD Minister Atishi on Friday pulled up the Principal Secretary of the Public Works Department (PWD) and directed him to get the roads fixed promptly by stipulating a strict timeline. The minister has also instructed swift and strict action against the responsible officers […]
Tamil Nadu: Depressions on Vayalur Road raise questions on blacktopping quality
TIRUCHY: With depressions forming on the recently blacktopped Vayalur Road, questions are being raised regarding the quality of work taken up by the corporation. Blacktopping of the road was taken up two months ago after the corporation faced criticism for the slow-paced work on its underground drainage project, and areas that were dug up for […]
Bad condition of road affects traffic on Ukkadam bypass in Tamil Nadu
COIMBATORE: The Ukkadam – Selvapuram bypass road which is being used by motorists as an alternative route to reach Siruvani Road, Palakkad Road and Pollachi Road was choked due to its bad shape on Sunday. For around two hours between 11 am and 1 pm, the place near the retail fish market on the bypass […]
‘The Great Highway Food Adventure’: Showcases distinctive cuisines of 11 states connected by longest highway in the country
HYDERABAD: Novotel Hyderabad Airport (NHA) was buzzing with activities and filled with food enthusiasts to experience their latest culinary extravaganza — “The Great Highway Food Adventure.” This extraordinary culinary journey enabled food enthusiasts and connoisseurs to embark on an exploration of the diverse and delectable cuisines along the iconic NH44 Highway. The month-long “The Great […]
Odisha CM Naveen to unveil heritage corridor project on January 17
BHUBANESWAR/PURI: The ambitious Srimandir Parikrama project of the Odisha government will be dedicated to the public by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on January 17. The state government is planning a grand five-day ceremony to mark the unveiling of the project. The launch date of the project was announced by Puri King Gajapati Dibyasingha Deb on […]
Incomplete lake bridge traps 20,000 islanders in Pulicat
CHENNAI: The 20-year-long wait of 20,000 inhabitants of Pasiyavaram Island in Pulicat for safe mobility during monsoon seems to have been extended as the state highways department is yet to complete the bridge work over Pulicat lake waters. The work for the bridge connecting the island and the Chennai-Pulicat road, which started in 2020, was […]