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In Chhattisgarh, Congress urges people to support Bharat Bandh
Hindustan Times, Raipur | By HT Correspondent
UPDATED ON DEC 08, 2020 10:47 AM IST
Massive protest is expected in Raipur, Bilaspur and Durg as Congress has directed the district-level workers to actively take part in the bandh.
‘Vital for army’: Centre asks SC to review Char Dham road project order
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By Abraham Thomas
UPDATED ON DEC 02, 2020 12:32 PM IST
On September 8, the apex court upheld the recommendation of the minority members of the HPC and asked the implementing agencies to reduce the width of the road to 5.5m for the whole project. The Centre wants the road width to be 7.5 m.
Govt could renew international driving licence for citizens abroad
New Delhi | By Press Trust of India| Posted by Susmita Pakrasi
UPDATED ON OCT 10, 2020 08:22 PM IST
It said that it has come to its notice that in certain cases for the citizens who are travelling abroad and in a foreign country, the IDP gets expired and there is no mechanism for its renewal while abroad.
FASTag mandatory to avail toll discounts
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By HT Correspondent
UPDATED ON AUG 26, 2020 02:08 AM IST
FASTag is a radio frequency identification sticker typically fixed to a vehicle’s windscreen that allows for the deduction of toll wirelessly and automatically without requiring a vehicle to stop at plazas.
Gadkari inaugurates 26 road projects and lays foundation of 19 others in Madhya Pradesh
Hindustan Times, Bhopal | By HT Correspondent
UPDATED ON AUG 25, 2020 05:43 PM IST
In his address, Gadkari spoke of how these road projects would change the lives of people not only in Madhya Pradesh but other states connected through these roads as well
Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman directs PSUs to spend 50 per cent of Rs 1.24 crore capex by Sept 30
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By HT Correspondent
PUBLISHED ON AUG 14, 2020 11:38 PM IST
The seven central public sector enterprises (CPSEs) belonging to ministries of shipping, road transport and highways; housing and urban affairs; defence; and communications have spent Rs 24,933 crore in the first four months of current financial year (FY), which is little less than 20% of the planned outlay, it said.
Swollen by rain, Uttarakhand rivers flow near danger mark, Badrinath highway closed
Hindustan Times, Dehradun | By HT Correspondent| Edited by Sabir Hussain
PUBLISHED ON AUG 11, 2020 05:40 PM IST
The Ganga and the Alaknanda rivers were flowing close to the danger mark in Haridwar, Rishikkesh and Srinagar while landslides disrupted road transport in many places in Uttarakhand.
Govt to bring helmets under mandatory BIS regime
New Delhi | By Press Trust of India| Posted by Susmita Pakrasi
PUBLISHED ON AUG 01, 2020 05:10 PM IST
Once the process is completed only BIS-certified helmets for two-wheeler riders would be manufactured and sold in India.
Govt taking steps to attract FDI in Infra to address liquidity crunch: Nitin Gadkari
New Delhi | By Press Trust of India| Posted by Susmita Pakrasi
PUBLISHED ON JUL 28, 2020 05:17 PM IST
The Road Transport, Highways and MSME minister also said that talks are on with various pension funds, insurance funds and financial institutions
Gadkari seeks forest clearance for infra projects, nudges ministries
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By HT Correspondent | Edited by AshutoshTripathi
UPDATED ON JUL 07, 2020 10:09 PM IST
Nitin Gadkari, the road transport and highways minister, raised the issue of outstanding forest clearance for 187 highway projects.
India to ban Chinese companies from highway projects, says Nitin Gadkari
New Delhi | By Press Trust of India| Posted by Susmita Pakrasi
UPDATED ON JUL 01, 2020 07:10 PM IST
The senior minister’s assertions assume significance against the backdrop of border standoff between India and China in Ladakh that also saw the death of 20 Indian Army personnel last month.
Chhattisgarh CM writes to Nitin Gadkari, urges him to expedite work National Highways in the state
Hindustan Times, Raipur | By Ritesh Mishra
UPDATED ON JUN 17, 2020 04:43 PM IST
Baghel urged in his letter to Gadkari sent on Tuesday that Ambikapur-Bhaisamuda-Wadrafnagar-Dhangaon-Bamhani-Renukoot road, whose 110-kilometre (km) stretch falls in Chhattisgarh, and Raigarh-Dharamjaigarh road, 72 km of which passes through the state, be declared as NH.
Govt to further revise criteria for classifying ‘medium’ enterprises under MSME definition: Nitin Gadkari
New Delhi | By Press Trust of India
PUBLISHED ON MAY 19, 2020 03:42 PM IST
Unveiling the contours of the Rs 20 lakh crore stimulus package, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman had last last week announced a change in the definition of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs).
Transporters seek fuel cost reduction, toll suspension amid financial crunch
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By Anisha Dutta
UPDATED ON APR 22, 2020 09:12 PM IST
Transporters have also urged the government to formulate a rescue package, including the extension of health insurance coverage to drivers and labourers involved in the movement of goods across the country.
Convert crisis into opportunity, accelerate infra projects during lockdown: Gadkari
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By Anisha Dutta
UPDATED ON APR 14, 2020 09:07 PM IST
The micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME) minister also told industry officials to clear pending dues owed by them to units to ease distress in the sector and inject liquidity into the market.
MSME ministry suggests opening of units in areas that aren’t classified as Covid-19 hotspots
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By Smriti Kak Ramachandran
UPDATED ON APR 11, 2020 02:47 PM IST
Nitin Gadkari, however, stressed that the onus will be on the owners of MSME and construction units and contractors to ensure that their facilities are safe for workers and that there are provisions for food, shelter and healthcare.
Be a Road Hero, says Union Minister Nitin Gadkari
By HT Brand Studio
UPDATED ON JAN 20, 2020 11:15 AM IST
There are reports of lakhs of road accidents annually in our country. Mr. Gadkari’s message sheds light on the initiatives that we as individuals need to take to keep our roads safe.
‘No dearth of money, plan to spend Rs 5 lakh cr on infrastructure’: Gadkari
Nagpur | By Press Trust of India
PUBLISHED ON JAN 20, 2020 08:05 AM IST
Nitin Gadkari was speaking at the inaugural function of the Diamond Jubilee celebrations of Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology (VNIT) in Nagpur in Maharashtra.
Himachal CM Jai Ram Thakur directs to expedite four-laning road projects
Hindustan Times, Shimla | By HT Correspondent, Shimla
UPDATED ON JAN 17, 2020 10:35 PM IST
The chief minister said that committees, comprising the representatives of NHAI, state public works department, concerned district administrations and contractors, will be constituted to finalise the issues regarding damages and compensation with respect to these projects
FASTag mandatory to get return journey, local area exemption
Hindustan Times, Chandigarh | By Neeraj Mohan, Karnal
PUBLISHED ON JAN 16, 2020 11:12 PM IST
‘PUC certificates don’t cover major pollutants’
By Badri Chatterjee, Mumbai
UPDATED ON DEC 11, 2019 12:06 AM IST
Govt for mandatory linking of mobile numbers with vehicles
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By Anisha Dutta
UPDATED ON DEC 04, 2019 10:49 PM IST
The ministry of road transport and highways issued a draft notification inviting public comments within 30 days.
Centre extends deadline for mandatory FASTags to December 15
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By Anisha Dutta
UPDATED ON NOV 29, 2019 09:02 PM IST
The ministry of road transport and highways had announced in July that FASTags will become compulsory across national highways starting on December 1 to ease congestion at toll plazas and reduce traffic bottlenecks.
‘LA’ number plates for Ladakh vehicles
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By HT Correspondent
UPDATED ON NOV 28, 2019 03:37 AM IST
The ministry of road transport and highways in a notification Wednesday amended the Motor Vehicle Act 1988 to insert the new vehicles registration tag for the Union Territory.
Speeding in Chandigarh at night? Beware, you can be caught on camera
HT Correspondent | By Rajanbir Singh
UPDATED ON NOV 28, 2019 01:40 AM IST
Three systems to read number plates and issue challan automatically to be put in place
Haryana cannot afford to lose any more pedestrian lives on its roads
By Amit Bhatt
UPDATED ON NOV 27, 2019 01:15 PM IST
Why is it so dangerous to walk on the streets in Haryana, and especially in Gurugram? The reasons are threefold.
Bids open, Gujarat firm likelyto get Tribune flyover project in Chandigarh
HT Correspondent | By HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
UPDATED ON NOV 01, 2019 12:50 AM IST
Now, the approval of Tender Evaluation Committer of the Union government will be taken, and after that, if the company fulfils all parameters, work will be allotted
Protocols not being followed in high security registration plates, transport ministry seeks answers
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By Anisha Dutta
UPDATED ON OCT 22, 2019 11:50 AM IST
In a meeting held on October 4, the ministry of road transport and highways sought explanation from Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers and National Informatics Centre wherein it was told that original equipment manufacturers have not been uploading the inventory.
FASTag on Agra-Lucknow expressway from December 1
Hindustan Times, Lucknow | By HT Correspondent
UPDATED ON OCT 15, 2019 01:51 PM IST
Nitin Gadkari launched the ‘one nation one tag’ campaign from Ambedkar International Center in New Delhi. Objective of ‘one nation one tag’ is digital and problem free toll collection. Now, FASTag will be compulsory on Agra- Lucknow Expressway.
MHA considers new J&K panel to steer development
New Delhi | By HT Correspondent
UPDATED ON SEP 26, 2019 01:24 AM IST
A one-point decision-making platform will address “needs of people” in a much more cohesive and cogent manner, according to home ministry officials.