Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Shri Nitin Gadkari, on Tuesday launched the upgraded RAJMARG PRAVESH portal, aiming to streamline and digitise the process of obtaining No Objection Certificates (NOCs) for access and utility works along National Highways. The revamped platform is designed to ensure faster approvals, improved transparency,…
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Green Highways Drive Sustainable Road Infra Push
The Centre has reinforced its commitment to building green highways and sustainable road infrastructure, with Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Shri Nitin Jairam Gadkari informing the Rajya Sabha about wide-ranging eco-friendly initiatives in National Highway projects. The measures include large-scale plantation drives, adoption of recycled materials, and promotion…
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Chennai-Bengaluru Expressway: Phase Updates and Progress
The construction of the Chennai-Bengaluru Expressway continues to make significant progress, with updates provided by Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Shri Nitin Jairam Gadkari. The six-laning work on the Sriperumbudur–Karaipettai section of NH-48, part of the Poonamalle–Walajahpet corridor, has faced challenges but is steadily advancing toward completion. Sriperumbudur–Karaipettai…
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Nitin Gadkari Allocates 30 GHz for Road Safety
New Delhi, 23 January 2026: Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways, Shri Nitin Gadkari, chaired the Consultative Committee of the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH) to discuss comprehensive measures to reduce road accidents and fatalities across India. Ministers of State Shri Harsh Malhotra and Shri Ajay Tamta…
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NHAI, Konkan Railway Join Hands for Integrated Infrastructure
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) and Konkan Railway Corporation Limited (KRCL) have signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening integrated infrastructure development across India. The agreement, inked at NHAI Headquarters in New Delhi, seeks to leverage the combined technical expertise of both organizations to enhance…
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India Updates CMV Rules to Enforce Toll Fee Payments
The Government of India has introduced the Central Motor Vehicles (Second Amendment) Rules, 2026 to strengthen compliance with toll fee payments on National Highways. Under the amended rules, vehicles with pending user fees will face restrictions on obtaining No Objection Certificates (NOC), renewing fitness certificates, or securing National Permits, aiming…
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Bihar Govt Bans E-Rickshaws on Highways, Citing Safety Risks
The Bihar government has imposed a statewide ban on the plying of e-rickshaws on all national and state highways, citing serious road safety concerns. The decision, which came into force immediately, aims to reduce accidents on high-speed corridors but has triggered widespread anxiety among drivers and daily commuters who depend…
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MoRTH 2025: Smarter, Cheaper Highway Travel
India’s national highways have expanded rapidly over the last decade, bringing faster connectivity and economic growth. However, this expansion also led to a familiar frustration for commuters long queues at toll plazas and unpredictable travel costs. In 2025, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH), working closely with the…
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NHAI Sets Four Guinness World Records on NH-544G Corridor
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), in collaboration with M/s Rajpath Infracon Private Limited, has set four Guinness World Records on the under-construction Bengaluru–Kadapa–Vijayawada Economic Corridor (NH-544G), demonstrating engineering excellence and construction prowess. These achievements mark a landmark moment for India’s road infrastructure sector. Record-Breaking Feats On 6th January…
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Cabinet Clears ₹19,142 Cr Nashik–Solapur–Akkalkot Expressway
The Union Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the construction of a six-lane, access-controlled greenfield Nashik–Solapur–Akkalkot corridor in Maharashtra at a capital cost of ₹19,142 crore. The 374-kilometre project will be developed under the Build–Operate–Transfer (Toll) mode and is a major step towards…