Kolkata-Dhaka-Agartala cargo transport trial run flagged offA trial run of cargo transport between Kolkata and Agartala through Dhaka, reducing the distance by nearly two-thirds, was flagged off toda...
01 Nov, 2015, 02.57 PM IST
App-based cabs to be treated as any other taxi service: GovernmentClearing the ambiguity over laws governing app-based cabs such as Uber and Ola, the government today said such cabs should be treated like ...
06 Oct, 2015, 05.50 AM IST
NHAI wants land back from Metro for NH-24 wideningDMRC says any change now could delay the work by six months, urban development ministry sources don't buy this completely.
30 Jun, 2015, 11.56 AM IST
Infrastructure push: Modi government steps up to improve roads, increase connectivityThe govt is also aiming to make a key difference in the efficacy of surface transport by building 350 railway bridges and level crossings.
25 May, 2015, 07.56 AM IST
Pro road safety projects eligible for income tax exemption: Finance MinistryThe Finance Ministry has said that projects which promote road safety and aim at curbing accidents are eligible for deduction.
20 Apr, 2015, 05.26 PM IST
Nitin Gadkari asks states to include road safety in school curriculumThe government is of the view that all schools should make amendments to their curriculum for incorporating a chapter on road safety.
10 Apr, 2015, 05.02 PM IST
NHAI chief writes to Nitin Gadkari on bypassing of highway authorityNHAI Chairman RP Singh is believed to have written to Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari over his alleged bypassing of the highway autho...
04 Dec, 2014, 10.15 PM IST
Nepal, India to start bus services between Kathmandu and DelhiThe agreement envisages regular bus services on three routes - Kathmandu to New Delhi, Kathmandu to Varanasi and Pokhara to New Delhi, it s...
02 Nov, 2014, 09.07 PM IST
'Plan panel views on road sector regulator contradictory'The Planning Commission had sought views from various stakeholders and the general public on the Draft Regulatory Reform Bill, 2013.
26 Jan, 2014, 09.12 AM IST
Toll tax should be reduced on delayed projects: Road SecretaryThe toll tax should be reduced on proposed highway projects if they are delayed & there is reduction in quality of roads.
23 Sep, 2013, 05.14 PM IST
Quality consultancy is very important: Road SecretaryHaving quality and experienced consultants is important for smooth implementation of infrastructure projects.
07 Aug, 2013, 05.40 PM IST
Highway Ministry to pump in Rs 33, 688 crore for development 6,418km of highways in NortheastNortheast India will witness investment of Rs 33, 688 Crore for construction of 6418km of roads during the 12th plan period under the speci...
03 Aug, 2013, 02.51 PM IST
Massive infusion of funds for developing 6418 km of highways in Northeast IndiaNortheast India will witness massive investment in highways under the SARDP-North East and Prime ministers package for Arunachal Pradesh.
02 Aug, 2013, 10.26 PM IST
Approval for four and double laning of roads in ArunachalChibber appealed the state government to speed up ongoing projects and was assured of co-operation for resolving the technical issues by th...
06 Jun, 2013, 09.46 PM IST
RoadMin to resolve minor mineral issue; Rs 53k cr projects stalledThe Ministry has said it hopes that soon there might not be any need for compulsory environment nod for mining minor minerals like sand and...
26 May, 2013, 01.26 PM IST
- Parliament to clear roads regulator with punitive powers
If the government decides to do away with the idea of giving punitive powers to the regulator, the nod from other top panels would suffice.
29 Apr, 2013, 03.52 PM IST
Budget 2013: Road regulatory authority proposed in FY14 to settle issuesA road regulatory authority would be constituted to address issues such as financial stress, and contract management in the sector.
28 Feb, 2013, 03.44 PM IST