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Government Announces FASTag-Based Annual Pass for Highway Commutes Priced at Rs. 3,000: See Benefits
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) on Wednesday announced a FASTag-based annual pass as a cost-effective and more seamless travel solution for frequent commuters. It has been introduced exclusively for non-commercial private cars, jeeps, and vans. With this pass, MoRTH aims to reduce the hassle of frequent toll deduction on highway...
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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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Traffic Violations To Earn Negative Points On Driving Licence
The road transport ministry plans to introduce a 'merit and demerit' system for driver's licenses. Check out the full story to learn more
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Road Accident Victims To Get Cashless Treatment Up To Rs 1.5 Lakh
The NHA will serve as the executing agency for the program, working in collaboration with police, hospitals, and State Health Agencies.
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Nationwide Cashless Treatment Scheme For Road Accident Victims: Centre
The government has notified cashless treatment scheme for road accident victims nationwide, under which they will be entitled to a maximum amount of Rs 1.5 lakh per accident per person.
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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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"Unless Somebody Screams...": Nitin Gadkari On Highway Projects Execution
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Tuesday asked officials to take decisions swiftly to speed up the implementation of highway projects.
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Ola Electric Counted Yet-to-Be Launched E-Motorbikes in Its February Sales
Ola told India’s Ministry of Road Transport and Highways in a March 21 letter that it added customer bookings for 10,866 third-generation e-scooters as well as 1,395 Roadster X motorcycles in its February sales record, citing them as “confirmed orders.” Roadster motorcycles have not been rolled out so far, while third-gen scooter deliveries b...
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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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Opinion | Union Budget: Don't Let Capex Down
It is important to recognise that certain ministries, particularly those overseeing large-scale infrastructure projects like road transport and highways, may eventually reach a saturation point where additional investments yield diminishing returns.
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Delhi-Mumbai To Delhi-Dehradun Expressway: Key Road Projects Set To Finish In 2025
After constructing a record 56,700 km of National Highways (NHs) in the country in the last 10 years, the road transport and highways ministry will shift focus on quality of construction and maintenance of NHs in 2025.
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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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In A First, 2 Mizoram Landowners To Get Compensation For Same Land Plots
For the first time, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) would provide compensation to two parties claiming the same plots of land to undertake the construction work of a four-lane highway in Mizoram, officials said here on Sunday.
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Government Announces FASTag-Based Annual Pass for Highway Commutes Priced at Rs. 3,000: See Benefits
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) on Wednesday announced a FASTag-based annual pass as a cost-effective and more seamless travel solution for frequent commuters. It has been introduced exclusively for non-commercial private cars, jeeps, and vans. With this pass, MoRTH aims to reduce the hassle of frequent toll deduction on highway...
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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.
-
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.
-
Traffic Violations To Earn Negative Points On Driving Licence
The road transport ministry plans to introduce a 'merit and demerit' system for driver's licenses. Check out the full story to learn more
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Road Accident Victims To Get Cashless Treatment Up To Rs 1.5 Lakh
The NHA will serve as the executing agency for the program, working in collaboration with police, hospitals, and State Health Agencies.
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Nationwide Cashless Treatment Scheme For Road Accident Victims: Centre
The government has notified cashless treatment scheme for road accident victims nationwide, under which they will be entitled to a maximum amount of Rs 1.5 lakh per accident per person.
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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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"Unless Somebody Screams...": Nitin Gadkari On Highway Projects Execution
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Tuesday asked officials to take decisions swiftly to speed up the implementation of highway projects.
-
Ola Electric Counted Yet-to-Be Launched E-Motorbikes in Its February Sales
Ola told India’s Ministry of Road Transport and Highways in a March 21 letter that it added customer bookings for 10,866 third-generation e-scooters as well as 1,395 Roadster X motorcycles in its February sales record, citing them as “confirmed orders.” Roadster motorcycles have not been rolled out so far, while third-gen scooter deliveries b...
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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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Opinion | Union Budget: Don't Let Capex Down
It is important to recognise that certain ministries, particularly those overseeing large-scale infrastructure projects like road transport and highways, may eventually reach a saturation point where additional investments yield diminishing returns.
-
Delhi-Mumbai To Delhi-Dehradun Expressway: Key Road Projects Set To Finish In 2025
After constructing a record 56,700 km of National Highways (NHs) in the country in the last 10 years, the road transport and highways ministry will shift focus on quality of construction and maintenance of NHs in 2025.
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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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In A First, 2 Mizoram Landowners To Get Compensation For Same Land Plots
For the first time, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) would provide compensation to two parties claiming the same plots of land to undertake the construction work of a four-lane highway in Mizoram, officials said here on Sunday.
