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Driving into 2021, govt sets eyes on expanding road infra, more EVs

From Kailash Mansarovar route to Zojila tunnel to Lipulekh pass, massive construction works in the country''s roads and highways sector are either in progress or launched or have been completed

Gadkari to inaugurate, lay foundation stone for 18 highway projects in Raj

Nitin Gadkari will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone for 18 highway projects in Rajasthan virtually

Gadkari lays foundation stone for Rs 13,000 cr road projects in Telangana

Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari inaugurated and laid the foundation for 14 national highway (NH) projects in Telangana through video conferencing on Monday

Concerted efforts to curb road accidents result in reducing deaths: Gadkari

Expressing concern over India accounting for 11 per cent share in global road accident deaths, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said concerted efforts have resulted in reducing crashes significantly.

Fixing what isn't broken

The new ride-hailing regulations are ill-conceived

Govt brings out new rules for tighter scrutiny of ride hailing apps

The government has said that non-compliance with these norms would also invite penalties

States to facilitate exemptions to differently-abled persons' vehicles

The move is aimed at facilitating movement of the physically challenged

Big vs small in BOT project offering; traffic volume may be key determinant

Experts feel that kick-starting the process with relatively smaller stretches will help to test waters

New traffic rules to come into effect from Oct 1; changes you need to know

There are a number of changes that one needs to keep in mind before hitting the road tomorrow

India's delayed approval of hydrogen as a fuel: Implications and road ahead

While the country's work on hydrogen has trailed leaders, it could gather speed once the labelled buses roll around Delhi. Private sector firms too are starting to show interest

Govt notifies new evaluation standards of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles

This would facilitate the promotion of hydrogen fuel cell-based vehicles in the country, which are energy-efficient and environmentally friendly

Rs 56 cr assistance to states to sanitise public transport, terminals: Govt

The government on Tuesday said it has provided financial assistance to the tune of Rs 56.32 crore to states for sanitising public transport buses and create awareness about COVID-19 pandemic and road safety. Ministry of Road Transport and Highways also issued advisories to all States/UTs from time to time to undertake all necessary steps to ensure sanitisation of seats, handles & bars in the public transport vehicles and hygiene and sanitisation at bus terminals/bus stops, Parliament was informed. "State governments have been provided financial assistance of Rs 56.32 crores for undertaking activities for hygiene and sanitisation in public transport vehicles & bus terminals/stops and awareness/prevention campaign for COVID-19 and road safety," Minister of State for Road Transport and Highways V K Singh told Lok Sabha in reply to a query. States were also advised to display public health messages on public transport vehicles, bus terminals and the bus stops. Advisory was also ...

Over 10 mn migrant workers walked to their states in March-June: Govt

As per provisional available information, 81,385 accidents occurred on the roads (including national highways) during the period March-June 2020 with 29,415 fatalities, VK Singh informed Parliament

Covid-19 impact: New lending formula for road projects on the anvil

The government is looking at an average of the marginal cost of funds-based lending rates, or MCLRs, of several lenders for road construction projects

Highways Min releases over Rs 10,000 cr for developers to expedite work

The government said it has released over Rs 10,000 crore to developers amid Covid-19 to boost the 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' scheme and expedite highways construction

Char Dham: Follow highway ministry's 2018 circular on road width, says SC

Supreme Court said the 2018 circular of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways on width of roads in hilly and mountainous terrains be followed in construction of Char Dham highway project

Shingo La project: Centre plans Zojila-like tunnel to Ladakh region

The tunnel to pass via Shingo La in Himachal, reduce travel time by 15-20%

Govt seeks suggestions on vehicle ownership details in registration papers

As per the current details under CMVR 1989, the ownership captured does not reflect the details of the divyangjan citizens

Highway construction in Q1 dips to 18 km a day amid Covid-19 pandemic

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways constructed 1,640 kilometres in the first quarter (April-June) of the financial year 2020-21 (FY21).

Domestic road transport sector likely to contract by 18-20% in FY21: Icra

40-day nationwide lockdown aggravated the prevailing softness in the Indian economic activity