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Road ministry signs MoU with Bihar to use river silt for national highways construction- In 2021, Pennsylvania mixed plastic equal to about 150,000 shopping bags into 1.5 miles of road at Ridley Creek; later checks found it performing like normal asphalt
- Rs 600 for 1,000 km journey: Nitin Gadkari proposes Rs 3 per unit for EV charging at night and Rs 5 during the day to boost electric vehicle adoption
- Uncertainty is certain: India is resilient and will emerge strongerDespite global uncertainty, India remains well placed to weather economic and market disruptions, supported by resilient growth, deeper dom...03 Nov, 2026, 11.48 AM IST
- Since 1978, Caltrans has used recycled tire rubber in 17 asphalt overlays; a technical review found less cracking, distress and maintenance than conventional mixtures, including thicker onesIn the United States, an astounding 273 million tires are discarded every year, resulting in a considerable amount of waste. To address thi...01 Nov, 2026, 03.30 PM IST
- In 1997, Sweden used copper-smelting slag beneath a road near Luleå; after 10 years, copper, nickel and zinc leaching had declined below recommended thresholdsA decade-long study in Sweden investigated the environmental effects of incorporating copper slag in road construction. The researchers obs...31 Oct, 2026, 04.00 PM IST
- In Burgundy, France, 17,000 tonnes of discarded foundry sand went beneath RN 80; two years later, tests found good road strength and no environmental impactIn Burgundy, France, engineers have made strides in sustainable construction by incorporating about 17,000 tons of foundry sand waste into ...30 Oct, 2026, 03.00 PM IST
- From Patna to Kanpur, can an emerging market fix dirty, broken cities?Patna is set to become the first municipality in Bihar to issue municipal bonds, raising Rs 200 crore for urban infrastructure. This move h...29 Oct, 2026, 08.19 PM IST
- In Burgos, Spain, engineers turned steelmaking waste into full-size pavement slabs; five years outdoors caused no major damage, and skid resistance stayed road-safeIn an innovative endeavor, engineers from Burgos, Spain, developed sustainable pavement utilizing waste from steel production, significantl...29 Oct, 2026, 07.00 PM IST
- Tata Projects secures order from GSFC for acid complex in GujaratThe proposed complex will comprise a 600 metric tonnes per day (MTPD) phosphoric acid plant and a 1,800 metric tonnes per day (MTPD) sulphu...28 Oct, 2026, 03.52 PM IST
- LANXESS, Hindustan Colas sign pact to advance innovative road construction technologies in IndiaLANXESS and Hindustan Colas have signed a memorandum of understanding for future collaboration. They aim to explore advanced road construct...27 Oct, 2026, 04.47 PM IST
- Delhi to Haridwar in 1.5 hours next month? Nitin Gadkari says new road projects will boost tourism, jobsUnion Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari announced the opening of new road projects next month. Travel time from Delhi to H...27 Oct, 2026, 03.08 PM IST
- A Colorado family spent over 100 years raising cattle and growing crops on 10,000 acres; then 30 wind turbines added another income stream to their ranchThe Kochis family revitalized their historic ranch, creating the Rush Creek Wind Farm while preserving their farming legacy. Featuring 30 w...25 Oct, 2026, 03.35 PM IST
- Delhi's decades-long battle against air pollution: From dusty skies to AI-powered monitoringDelhi has faced significant air pollution issues, prompting numerous studies and legal actions over the decades. Interventions such as the ...24 Oct, 2026, 05.35 PM IST
- Bengaluru building blast injures two, battery explosion suspectedAn explosion occurred at an under-construction building on Jarmia Road in Bengaluru, injuring two individuals. The explosion, suspected to ...21 Oct, 2026, 01.28 PM IST
- Drill, baby, drill: China turns the screws, India looks for own toolsChina’s new export controls on tunnel boring machines (TBMs) have highlighted India’s reliance on overseas suppliers for specialised infras...20 Oct, 2026, 04.17 PM IST
- Spain offers an abandoned village with 12 stone houses for €0, but there's a catchIn the heart of Galicia lies A Barca, a deserted village now available for just €0. While its enchanting stone houses whisper tales of hist...18 Oct, 2026, 07.35 PM IST
- Elon Musk flying car explained: How does Tesla Roadster work? Timeline of a car that was first revealed in 2008Tesla’s next-generation Roadster is being promoted with cold-gas thrusters, compressed-gas pressure vessels and performance claims that go ...17 Oct, 2026, 06.49 PM IST
- Nitin Gadkari looks to Japan for better roads in India: From advanced construction technology to safer tunnels and bridges, here's what was discussedIndia and Japan discussed strengthening cooperation in road infrastructure during the 12th session of the India-Japan Joint Working Group o...16 Oct, 2026, 10.10 PM IST
- PM Modi to inaugurate five development projects worth around Rs 3,350 crore in Ladakh tomorrowOn October 15, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate key development projects that enhance infrastructure in Ladakh. The projects ai...14 Oct, 2026, 07.27 PM IST
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