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NHAI road award growth could reach 9-11% in FY26: Report
New Delhi, July 9: The growth in road project awards by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) could reach 9-11 per cent in FY26, according to a report by Axis Securities.
Ola, Uber, Rapido can now charge up to double the base fare during peak hours
New Delhi, July 2: The government has permitted cab aggregators like Ola, Uber and Rapido to charge up to twice the base fare during peak hours.
Gadkari announces one-year validity FASTag, to cost Rs 3000 for up to 200 trips
New Delhi, June 18: Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on Wednesday announced that the government has decided to introduce a FASTag-based Annual Pass to ensure seamless and cost-effective travel across the country's national highways.
Centre introduces FASTag-based annual passes for non-commercial vehicle for 'seamless, cost-effective travel'
New Delhi, June 18: The Central government has introduced FASTag-based Annual Passes, effective from August 15, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari announced on Wednesday. The passes for non-commercial vehicles is meant to enable 'seamless and cost-effective travel across National Highways throughout the country.'
Govt launches 'Cashless Treatment Scheme-2025' for road accident victims during golden hour
Agartala, June 18: In a landmark move towards strengthening road safety and emergency healthcare, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH), with the active support of the National Health Mission, has officially launched the 'Cashless Treatment Scheme-2025.' This ambitious initiative, rolled out under Section 162 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, promises free, cashless treatment up to Rs 1.5 lakh for road accident victims during the critical 'Golden Hour'.
Andhra to complete 1,040 km roads in 2025
Amaravati, June 9: The Andhra Pradesh government has set an ambitious target to complete 1,040 km of road works during 2025.
MoRTH's stricter bidding norms to ease competition in road projects: ICRA
New Delhi, May 14: The tightening of bidding norms by Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH) through requirement of additional performance security (APS) will ease competitive pressure in Central Government Road projects, said credit rating agency ICRA.
Golden-hour aid to road accident victims will be implemented in a week: Centre to SC
New Delhi, April 28: The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) told the Supreme Court on Monday that the scheme related to cashless treatment of road accident victims during the golden-hour (immediately after the accident has occurred) will be notified and brought into effect within a week's time.
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari to launch multiple development projects in Telangana on May 5
Hyderabad, April 26: Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari, along with Union Minister of Coal and Mines G Kishan Reddy, will inaugurate and lay foundation stones for multiple development projects in Telangana on May 5.
No satellite-based tolling system from May 1, FASTags to continue: MoRTH
New Delhi, April 18: In view of the multiple reports claiming that FASTags will be replaced by a satellite-based tolling system from May 1, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) on Friday issued a clarification, refuting these claims. the ministry confirmed that no such decision has been made.
The 90th Network Planning Group meeting reviews key infrastructure projects
New Delhi, March 27: The 90th meeting of the Network Planning Group (NPG) took place on Thursday to assess infrastructure projects in the road, railway, and metro sectors. According to a release, the meeting focused on improving multimodal connectivity and enhancing logistics efficiency in accordance with the PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan (PMGS NMP).