PM Modi asks states to resolve water disputes through cooperation, tech monitoringPrime Minister Narendra Modi has called for cooperative solutions to inter-state water disputes. He emphasized technology-based monitoring ...
28 May, 2026, 02.48 PM IST
Infra projects see cost overrun of Rs 5.65 lakh crore in AprilCentral sector infrastructure projects exceeding Rs 150 crore each show a cumulative cost overrun of Rs 5.65 lakh crore. As of April, 1,981...
25 May, 2026, 05.29 PM IST
Trump says no need for China's help on Iran as shippers seek passage through HormuzPresident Donald Trump states no help is needed from China to end the Iran war. He believes the US will win the conflict. Iran is firming i...
13 May, 2026, 06.20 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi meets South Korea President Lee Jae Myung at Hyderabad House in New DelhiPrime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday held a bilateral meeting with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung at the Hyderbad House in the nati...
27 Apr, 2026, 02.53 PM IST
Infra projects see cost overrun of Rs 5.61 lakh crore in MarchAs of March 2026, the landscape of central sector infrastructure is marked by significant challenges, with projects exceeding Rs 150 crore ...
24 Apr, 2026, 09.07 PM IST
The road ahead: Quality construction, maintenance of highwaysThe Ministry of Road Transport & Highways in India plans to enhance the quality of national highway construction and maintenance by 2025. E...
31 Dec, 2024, 10.59 AM IST
Modi government gears up for 2019 polls with 'a project a day'The identified highway projects covering nearly 15,000km entail investment of about Rs 1.8 lakh crore. The total number of jobs created by ...
07 Jun, 2017, 07.08 AM IST
Rs 25 lakh crore investment in highways, shipping in 5 years: Nitin GadkariSo far projects worth Rs 4 lakh crore have been awarded, including projects worth Rs 3.17 lakh crore in highways and Rs 80,000 crore in shi...
11 Nov, 2016, 12.03 AM IST
Central government stops toll collections on all national highways in Tamil Nadu till December 11In view of the dangerous flood situation in Tamil Nadu, the Road Transport, Highways & Shipping ministry has ordered suspension of toll col...
03 Dec, 2015, 08.13 PM IST
Government to convert 90,000 kms national highways into green corridorsThe new green policy, Gadkari explained, will pave way for creation of employment as well as contribute towards the economic growth.
05 Jul, 2015, 04.26 PM IST
Government unveils new guidelines for coastal shippingGadkari had said that in order to save on fuel cost and promote water transport the government may allow transport of vehicles through sea.
10 Sep, 2014, 06.44 PM IST
Nitin Gadkari, Najeeb Jung hold talks on Yamuna cleaning, road safetyA special cell is also likely to be created in Road Transport, Highways and Shipping Ministry for the purpose, he said.
16 Jun, 2014, 04.58 PM IST
Tapping Ganga's potential, transparency in Ministry's top agenda: Nitin GadkariRestoring Ganga's glory & tapping its potential as an internal transport mode along with "full transparency" in Ministry's functioning lie ...
29 May, 2014, 12.18 PM IST
Nitin Gadkari to unveil plans tomorrow for road, shipping growthGadkari has been assigned the crucial ministries of Shipping and Road Transport and Highways (RTH), which were held by different ministers ...
28 May, 2014, 02.32 PM IST
Port operators may be allowed to exit projects after 10 yearsPort operators may soon have more flexibility to exit public-private partnership projects by divesting full equity in them.
28 Nov, 2013, 04.00 AM IST
Shipping Ministry may get one more Additional SecretaryThe Shipping Ministry's proposal to induct another Additional Secretary may be accepted at the Cabinet meeting scheduled for tomorrow.
22 May, 2013, 07.06 PM IST
- Plan panel for review of highway costing
The Planning Commission has asked the ministry of shipping, road transport and highways to appoint independent experts for reviewing costs ...
17 Jan, 2007, 03.27 AM IST