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NGT slams Road Ministry over delay in guidelines on scrapping of vehicles

The green panel said the response of the MoRTH is very unsatisfactory and lacking in sensitivity

Changes in national permit regime soon to ease movement of tourist vehicles

This motive has culminated into a new set of rules, which henceforth will be known as, 'All India Tourist Vehicles Authorization and Permit Rules, 2020'

Road accident treatment up to Rs 2.5 lakh/case to be cashless soon: Govt

Trauma and healthcare services to road accident victim will be financed through an account which will be established under the MoRTH for the implementation of the scheme

MV rules: Proposals invited to improve movement in neighbouring countries

The Road Transport and Highways Ministry has issued a notification in this regard

Centre relaxes payment mechanism for govt-funded highway contracts

Contractors to be given funds every month

First InvIT by govt entity set for launch; NHAI files application with Sebi

Senior officials told Business Standard the projects being offered under InvIT would mainly be ones constructed on government-funded or in engineering-procurement-construction mode

Covid-19: Govt extends validity of motor vehicle documents till Sept 30

Earlier, the Centre through an advisory on March 30 announced the extension of the validity of fitness, permit (all types), driving license, registration, or any other concerned document till June 30

Centre likely to rework NHAI financing plans amid Covid-19 crisis

A committee, under the chairmanship of Nilesh Sathe, former member of the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI), has been set up.

Covid-19 crisis: Govt extends validity of vehicle documents till July 31

No additional or late fee will be charged for delays in the validation of documents pending from February 1

Economy in 'very bad' state, expect financial package in 2-3 days: Gadkari

The minister for MSME, and Road Transport and Highways said the government stands with the industry but it also needs to understand the government's limitations

Gadkari sets road construction target for next two years at Rs 15 trillion

Directs officers to finalise auto scrapping policy quickly

Covid-19: NHAI's asset monetization to take a hit, InvITs face delays

NHAI invited bids for the fourth TOT contract in October 2019 and expected to raise over Rs 4,000 crore by offering a total of 7 road stretches, with a cumulative length of 400 km

Govt mulling introduction of import substitution policy, says Gadkari

The Minister for MSME and Road Transport and Highways said a policy on import substitution is being thought of in the wake of the economic situation created by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Gadkari hints at further easing of Covid-19 lockdown in next 15 days

Calls for decentralisation of industrial activity, says relaxation in Delhi and Mumbai it could be difficult

Lockdown 2.0: Our targets for project award won't decline, says Gadkari

In an interview to Megha Manchanda, Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari says he is optimistic about the sector meeting its project execution target in a time-bound manner

Industrial activities that may be allowed during the lockdown

Districts and states will not be in a position to sustain the expenditure on the stay of migrant labour so they could instead be used for construction activity

Coronavirus impact: Logistics firms face hurdles in transporting cargo

The most impacted have been truck drivers, who have had to bear the ire of the authorities and face stigma in their villages.

Coronavirus impact: Govt extends validity of vehicle permits till June-end

The Centre on Monday extended till June 30 the validity of documents like driving licenses, permits and registration that expired since February 1, in a move to ensure hassle-free transportation of cargo amid the lockdown over the novel coronavirus pandemic. In an advisory to all states and Union territories, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has asked them to treat such documents as valid till June 30. The decision was taken to facilitate the citizens facing difficulties in renewing the validity of various documents related to the Motor Vehicles Act and the Central Motor Vehicles Rules due to nationwide lockdown in the country and closure of government transport offices, according to the advisory. It requested all states to "treat documents under MV Act & Rules, whose extension of validity could not or not likely be processed due to lock-down and which have expired since 1st of February, 2020 or would expire by 30th of June 2020, as valid till 30th of June 2020." The ...

Govt approves Rs 7,660 cr green highway project in UP, 3 other states

The project comprises components like sustainable development and maintenance of National Highways, Institutional Capacity Enhancement, Road Safety and Research and Development.

Highways a bright spot amid economic slowdown, but problems persist

While spending has been ramped up and work has continued apace in some marquee projects, there have been some delays due to land acquisition and other issues