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1,240 National Highway Projects Worth Rs 7.8 Lakh Crore Underway: Nitin Gadkari
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Wednesday said 1,240 national highways projects in 29,406 km, costing Rs 7.80 lakh crore, are currently under construction in the country, of which 15,674 km have been completed.
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"Indian Roads Will Be Similar To That Of America In 2 Years": Minister Nitin Gadkari
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari asserted on Monday that Indian road infrastructure will be comparable to America's in another two years, backing his argument that his government has ramped up spending on roads and highways over the past decade.
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Will FASTag Annual Toll Pass Be A Reality? Here's What We Know
Notably, the government has shelved an earlier proposal that suggested a lifetime FASTag costing Rs 30,000 for 15 years.
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No Satellite-Based Tolling System From May 1, FASTags To Continue: Centre
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways said some sections of the media have reported that a satellite-based Tolling System will be launched from 1st May 2025.
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462 People Died In Road Accidents In India Every Day. This State Topped The List
The Centre's annual report on "Road Accidents in India" revealed that a vast majority of the accident victims in 2022 were in the age group of 25-35.
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Delhi-Dehradun Expressway Is Now Open: Check Travel Time, Why It's Toll-Free And More
The new Expressway, which spans more than 210 km, will drastically reduce travel time, from 6.5 hours to just 2.5 hours.
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Delhi-Dehradun Expressway Set To Open In January 2025, Reducing Travel Time To 2.5 Hours
The 212 km expressway includes advanced features such as a wildlife corridor and improved safety measures.
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Centre Planning Cashless Treatment For Road Crash Victims Across India: Official
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) plans to roll out cashless medical treatment for road accident victims across the country in three to four months, a top government official said on Monday.
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Over 1.20 Lakh Fatal Accidents Reported In 2020: Transport Ministry
A total of 1,20,806 fatal accidents were reported during the calendar year 2020, and victims were largely young people in productive age groups, according to a new report released by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH).
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MoRTH Introduces 'Bharat Series' Registration Mark For New Vehicles: Report
According to an official notification issued by MoRTH, a vehicle bearing this registration mark will not require a new registration mark when the owner of the vehicle shifts from one state to another.
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Nitin Gadkari Aims To Construct 60,000 Kms Of World-Class National Highway By 2024
Speaking at the 16th annual conference on 'Road Development in India', the union minister said he aims to construct 60,000 km of the world-class national highway by 2024, at a rate of 40 km per day.
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Highway Authority, Automakers Asked To Tighten IT Security After Cyber Attack Threats
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.
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Electric Vehicles Should Be Mandatory For All Government Officials, Says Gadkari
During the launch of 'Go Electric' campaign, the Union Minister suggested that electric vehicles (EVs) should be mandatory for all government officials.
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Government To Impose Green Tax On Old Vehicles; Proposal Approved By Union Minister Nitin Gadkari
The Indian government may soon introduce a 'Green Tax' on old vehicles. The revenue collected through the green tax will be used to reduce/tackle pollution in India.
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International Driving Permits Can Now Be Renewed While Abroad
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways issued a notification which facilitates the issuance of international driving permit (IDP) for an Indian citizen while he/she is abroad as well.
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1,240 National Highway Projects Worth Rs 7.8 Lakh Crore Underway: Nitin Gadkari
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Wednesday said 1,240 national highways projects in 29,406 km, costing Rs 7.80 lakh crore, are currently under construction in the country, of which 15,674 km have been completed.
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"Indian Roads Will Be Similar To That Of America In 2 Years": Minister Nitin Gadkari
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari asserted on Monday that Indian road infrastructure will be comparable to America's in another two years, backing his argument that his government has ramped up spending on roads and highways over the past decade.
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Will FASTag Annual Toll Pass Be A Reality? Here's What We Know
Notably, the government has shelved an earlier proposal that suggested a lifetime FASTag costing Rs 30,000 for 15 years.
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No Satellite-Based Tolling System From May 1, FASTags To Continue: Centre
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways said some sections of the media have reported that a satellite-based Tolling System will be launched from 1st May 2025.
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462 People Died In Road Accidents In India Every Day. This State Topped The List
The Centre's annual report on "Road Accidents in India" revealed that a vast majority of the accident victims in 2022 were in the age group of 25-35.
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Delhi-Dehradun Expressway Is Now Open: Check Travel Time, Why It's Toll-Free And More
The new Expressway, which spans more than 210 km, will drastically reduce travel time, from 6.5 hours to just 2.5 hours.
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Delhi-Dehradun Expressway Set To Open In January 2025, Reducing Travel Time To 2.5 Hours
The 212 km expressway includes advanced features such as a wildlife corridor and improved safety measures.
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Centre Planning Cashless Treatment For Road Crash Victims Across India: Official
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) plans to roll out cashless medical treatment for road accident victims across the country in three to four months, a top government official said on Monday.
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Over 1.20 Lakh Fatal Accidents Reported In 2020: Transport Ministry
A total of 1,20,806 fatal accidents were reported during the calendar year 2020, and victims were largely young people in productive age groups, according to a new report released by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH).
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MoRTH Introduces 'Bharat Series' Registration Mark For New Vehicles: Report
According to an official notification issued by MoRTH, a vehicle bearing this registration mark will not require a new registration mark when the owner of the vehicle shifts from one state to another.
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Nitin Gadkari Aims To Construct 60,000 Kms Of World-Class National Highway By 2024
Speaking at the 16th annual conference on 'Road Development in India', the union minister said he aims to construct 60,000 km of the world-class national highway by 2024, at a rate of 40 km per day.
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Highway Authority, Automakers Asked To Tighten IT Security After Cyber Attack Threats
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.
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Electric Vehicles Should Be Mandatory For All Government Officials, Says Gadkari
During the launch of 'Go Electric' campaign, the Union Minister suggested that electric vehicles (EVs) should be mandatory for all government officials.
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Government To Impose Green Tax On Old Vehicles; Proposal Approved By Union Minister Nitin Gadkari
The Indian government may soon introduce a 'Green Tax' on old vehicles. The revenue collected through the green tax will be used to reduce/tackle pollution in India.
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International Driving Permits Can Now Be Renewed While Abroad
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways issued a notification which facilitates the issuance of international driving permit (IDP) for an Indian citizen while he/she is abroad as well.
