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New Annual Toll Pass For Local Residents To Begin November 1
This initiative cuts toll costs for locals frequently passing nearby plazas for work or study. Applicants need a valid, active non-commercial FASTag linked to their vehicle to qualify for the discounted annual pass.
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BS-VII Emission Norms To Roll Out For New Cars, SUVs From April 2029
The ministry said in a draft notification dated October 12 that it will implement all new norms in three phases spanning six years, from April 2029 to April 2035.
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Govt To Hire EIL For Quality Audits Of 5,000 Km Of Highways, Expressways
The three-year quality audit programme will cover 770 km of expressways and about 4,200 km of four-, six- and two-lane national highways.
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Bengaluru Crash Caught On Camera: Hair Stylist Killed After Car Hits Vehicles At Signal
A 33-year-old biker, Naveen, died after a car allegedly travelling at high speed rammed vehicles at Bengaluru’s Vignana Nagar signal. Police detained the 63-year-old driver as investigations into the fatal crash continue.
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Vehicle-To-Vehicle Communication Explained: Govt Proposes Mandatory V2V Systems From October 2028
Vehicles in categories L, M and N manufactured on or after Oct. 1, 2027, will be required to comply with AIS-230 if equipped with V2V communication systems.
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Emergency Medical Access Gets A Boost As Centre Proposes 2-Wheeler Ambulance Rules
In a bid to strengthen emergency healthcare delivery in hard-to-reach areas, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) on Monday proposed a regulatory framework for two-wheeled road ambulances.
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No More Stopping On Manesar-Jaipur Highway With Barrier-Free Toll System
With the latest rollout, vehicles can travel along the Manesar-Jaipur stretch without stopping at physical toll barriers, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways said on Saturday.
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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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"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 Gets Queries From Heavy Industries, Road Ministries On EV Registrations-Sales Gap
Heavy industries, road ministries seek info from Ola Electric on gap in registration, sales of EVs
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Logistics Park In Varanasi: Highways Ministry Arm, Inland Waterways Authority Ink Pact
The project aligns with the ministry's goal of lowering logistics cost in India, so as to make Indian products more globally competitive.
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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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New Annual Toll Pass For Local Residents To Begin November 1
This initiative cuts toll costs for locals frequently passing nearby plazas for work or study. Applicants need a valid, active non-commercial FASTag linked to their vehicle to qualify for the discounted annual pass.
-
BS-VII Emission Norms To Roll Out For New Cars, SUVs From April 2029
The ministry said in a draft notification dated October 12 that it will implement all new norms in three phases spanning six years, from April 2029 to April 2035.
-
Govt To Hire EIL For Quality Audits Of 5,000 Km Of Highways, Expressways
The three-year quality audit programme will cover 770 km of expressways and about 4,200 km of four-, six- and two-lane national highways.
-
Bengaluru Crash Caught On Camera: Hair Stylist Killed After Car Hits Vehicles At Signal
A 33-year-old biker, Naveen, died after a car allegedly travelling at high speed rammed vehicles at Bengaluru’s Vignana Nagar signal. Police detained the 63-year-old driver as investigations into the fatal crash continue.
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Vehicle-To-Vehicle Communication Explained: Govt Proposes Mandatory V2V Systems From October 2028
Vehicles in categories L, M and N manufactured on or after Oct. 1, 2027, will be required to comply with AIS-230 if equipped with V2V communication systems.
-
Emergency Medical Access Gets A Boost As Centre Proposes 2-Wheeler Ambulance Rules
In a bid to strengthen emergency healthcare delivery in hard-to-reach areas, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) on Monday proposed a regulatory framework for two-wheeled road ambulances.
-
No More Stopping On Manesar-Jaipur Highway With Barrier-Free Toll System
With the latest rollout, vehicles can travel along the Manesar-Jaipur stretch without stopping at physical toll barriers, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways said on Saturday.
-
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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"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 Gets Queries From Heavy Industries, Road Ministries On EV Registrations-Sales Gap
Heavy industries, road ministries seek info from Ola Electric on gap in registration, sales of EVs
-
Logistics Park In Varanasi: Highways Ministry Arm, Inland Waterways Authority Ink Pact
The project aligns with the ministry's goal of lowering logistics cost in India, so as to make Indian products more globally competitive.
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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.
