Delhi Traffic Police trials ‘AC helmets’ to help cops beat summer heatDelhi Traffic Police is testing AC helmets to combat the summer heat. This initiative is part of a larger effort to support personnel. Refr...
26 May, 2026, 06.02 PM IST
Noida man compares temperature gap between the road and under a tree amid heatwave, the stark gap will shock youA viral video from Noida shows a stark temperature difference between asphalt and shaded areas, proving trees offer substantial cooling. As...
27 Apr, 2026, 01.09 PM IST
Viral video of patchwork on Mumbai Coastal Road prompts PMO actionThe Prime Minister's Office has taken note of a viral video showing patchwork on the Mumbai Coastal Road near Haji Ali. The issue stems fro...
21 Feb, 2025, 03.10 PM IST
Potholes may become a thing of the past, as highway authority is testing this magical techPotholes persist as a major concern for Indian road users, despite technological advancements. The NHAI is exploring self-healing materials...
06 May, 2024, 12.55 PM IST
Self-healing roads may soon be a reality: NHAIThe technology allows asphalt, used to build roads, to self-heal and address the issue of potholes, one of the key reasons for road acciden...
28 Apr, 2024, 11.50 PM IST
Viral video! Maharashtra villagers 'lift up' a newly built road with bare handsIn the half-minute clip, villagers are seen hoisting up the new road with their fingers, with fresh asphalt and folding it up to reveal a c...
02 Jun, 2023, 10.15 AM IST
For India's potholed roads, Anand Mahindra has a solutionIndustrialist Anand Mahindra, known for starting many meaningful discussions on Twitter, has suggested this peel-and-stick solution for pot...
03 Aug, 2022, 02.05 PM IST
Sekura, PATH highest bidders for new ToT packagesSekura Roads offered the highest bid of Rs1107 crore for the ToT 6 bundle while PATH offered Rs1314 crore ToT 8 bundle. Canadian institutio...
15 Mar, 2022, 06.13 PM IST
Assam based BitChem Asphalt Technologies Limited announces patent for its Green invention “Tailor Made Cold binder””BitChem Asphalt Technologies Limited deals in in the Coldmix Technology Industry. The patent is effective June 30, 2017 in accordance with ...
10 Sep, 2021, 09.56 PM IST
Road Construction Machines: Brief history of roadways and types of equipment used in modern-day road constructionIndia’s infrastructure dreams, be it projects undertaken by the government, builders or individuals, would require the use of best in class...
14 Aug, 2019, 02.10 PM IST
This engineer offers cold solution to city potholesnvented in the 1980s when the professor worked as the chief asphalt engineer in Pennsylvania, the material is informally known as “Kandhal ...
12 Sep, 2018, 10.41 AM IST
Concrete Plan: Cement to replace asphalt on 29 Bengaluru roadsAlthough white-topping costs several times that of conventional asphalting, experts believe it's worth the money spent as these roads last ...
09 Oct, 2017, 10.30 AM IST
Maharashtra government decides to use plastic waste in building roadsIn the beginning, municipal corporations with a population of over 5 lakh and municipal councils that have a population of over 2 lakh will...
15 Jun, 2016, 05.59 PM IST
Maharashtra government decides to use plastic waste in building roads"For every 100 kg of tar used to build asphalt roads, 3 to 6 kg of plastic will be mixed in it," a Public Works Department official said.
15 Jun, 2016, 05.03 PM IST
Bengaluru roads poised for a facelift ahead of PM Modi's 3-day visitWith PM Modi's arrival in Bengaluru on April 2, on a 3-day visit in connection with the BJP national executive meeting, several city roads ...
31 Mar, 2015, 10.41 AM IST
- Durable asphalt polymer to help build roads
The government will consider using a durable asphalt polymer to build roads at less than a quarter of the cost of the material used at pres...
21 Jul, 2010, 09.14 AM IST
- Tech detour planned for cheaper roads
The government will consider using a durable asphalt polymer to build roads at less than a quarter of the cost of the material used at pres...
21 Jul, 2010, 12.37 AM IST