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NATIONAL HIGHWAY PLANTATION GUIDELINES
In 2009, the US Army built recycled plastic bridges for a 71-ton Abrams tank. 1 year later, Fort Eustis opened 2 thermoplastic railroad bridges to replace old timber too- NHAI makes 80% plantation key to highway completion certificate
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- Gadkari vows record action against contractors, officials over delaysUnion Minister Nitin Gadkari aims to blacklist numerous contractors and suspend officials. He will personally inspect the delayed Mumbai-Go...09 Sep, 2026, 09.55 PM IST
- No trees, no completion certificate: NHAI mandates 80% plantation and 90% sapling survival along National HighwaysNational Highways Authority of India mandates 80 percent plantation coverage for project completion. A minimum ninety percent sapling survi...09 Sep, 2026, 06.34 PM IST
- Cabinet clears Rs 10,783 crore railway multi-tracking projects across five statesThe Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved three railway projects. These projects will add 656 kilometers to the Indian Railways ne...09 Sep, 2026, 03.54 PM IST
- After two-year slowdown, national highway project awards fast-trackedNational Highways Authority of India is accelerating project awards for the upcoming fiscal year. Seventy-two percent of identified project...09 Sep, 2026, 12.00 AM IST
- In 1990, Waupaca Foundry supplied 20,000 tons of used sand for a Wisconsin highway pilot project. 12 years later, its next contract called for 80,000 tons for Highway 10A highway in Wisconsin became an unexpected test ground for recycled industrial sand. In 1990, Waupaca Foundry supplied about 20,000 tons o...08 Sep, 2026, 11.09 PM IST
- Can trees fund your retirement? These 5 high-value varieties can turn a small plot into a long-term investmentHigh-value trees like teak and sandalwood are emerging as long-term agricultural assets. These trees offer potential income for retirement ...06 Sep, 2026, 09.31 PM IST
- Govt mulls FDI liberalisation in plantation sectorIndia is considering liberalizing foreign direct investment norms for plantations. More commercial crops like bananas could be included und...06 Sep, 2026, 12.25 PM IST
- Global warming: From Nepal to Assam to Kerala, nature’s fury is colliding with unchecked developmentThe Himalayan region is facing increasingly frequent and unpredictable extreme weather, with glacier collapses, flash floods and landslides...06 Sep, 2026, 08.11 AM IST
- Keralam to seek exclusion of inhabited areas, farms, plantations from ESA: MinisterKerala will demand excluding inhabited areas and farmlands from the proposed Ecologically Sensitive Area. The state is finalizing its respo...05 Sep, 2026, 04.54 PM IST
- In 1999, NYSDOT used about 2,500 metric tons of shredded tires in a Route 17 embankment; the 200-metre section was built as part of a Broome County road reconstruction projectEngineers in New York have pioneered an innovative solution by using shredded tires as fill for highway embankments. This dual-purpose init...05 Sep, 2026, 03.20 PM IST
- BRICS Summit: Delhi govt to inspect key route from Bharat Mandapam to IGI airport, spruce up city partsDelhi government officials will inspect the BRICS Summit route on Saturday. The inspection covers roads, footpaths, drainage, and overall c...05 Sep, 2026, 09.05 AM IST
- In 1972, Illinois built a highway embankment with 246,000 cubic yards of coal ash. It’s still holding up even after 50 yearsIn 1972, a groundbreaking highway project in Illinois incorporated coal fly ash as a structural fill, challenging traditional practices. Th...04 Sep, 2026, 09.46 PM IST
- India turns to AI and satellites to modernise tea farmingIndia is using AI, satellite and drone technology to modernise tea plantation monitoring. The Tea Board, ISRO’s National Remote Sensing Cen...04 Sep, 2026, 09.21 AM IST
- Tesla starts Cybercab rides in Austin, prompting US safety agency evaluationCEO Elon Musk has said the Cybercab is key to transforming Tesla into a dominant force in driverless vehicles. The National Highway Traffic...04 Sep, 2026, 08.03 AM IST
- SC flags highway encroachments; asks NHAI why CCTV can't be installed at toll plazasThe Supreme Court questioned the National Highways Authority of India regarding highway encroachments and stationary vehicles. Justices Vik...03 Sep, 2026, 03.43 PM IST
- Why are leopards showing up in tea gardens more than forests? IFS officer shares a thought-provoking postIFS officer Parween Kaswan’s X post has sparked discussion about why leopards are increasingly seen in tea gardens. A study on leopard habi...02 Sep, 2026, 12.42 PM IST
- NHAI gets 17 bids for ₹8,300 crore Odisha coastal highway projectIn a significant development, the National Highways Authority of India has received an overwhelming response for its new coastal highway pr...02 Sep, 2026, 12.31 AM IST
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