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National Highway Project: NHAI Raises Alarms Over Staff Safety Amid Growing Violence in Punjab as PM Modi Prepares for Project Review

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi prepares for a crucial review of pending national highway projects in Punjab and other states on August 28, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has voiced serious concerns over the safety of its staff and contractors operating in Punjab. The urgency stems from a...

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari Confirms No Toll Exemptions for Long Queues or Wait Times at National Highway Plazas

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has clarified that there are no provisions for toll fee exemptions based on queue length or waiting times at plazas on National Highways (NHs). The Ministry also confirmed that fee plazas within a 60-km range of each other are permissible under current...

Centre To Shell-Out Rs. 50,655 Crore On Eight National High-Speed Road Corridor Projects Spanning 936 Kilometers

The Narendra Modi government has given green light to eight significant National High-Speed Road Corridor Projects spanning 936 kilometers, with a total cost of Rs. 50,655 Crore. The official announcement came on August 2. These projects aim to enhance logistics efficiency, reduce congestion, and improve connectivity nationwide. Union Minister Ashwini...

New Toll Fee Hike On Effect After Lok Sabha Elections 2024: ECI

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has instructed the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) to proceed with the annual calculation of new toll rates on highways, which typically come into effect on April 1 each year. However, the ECI has mandated that the implementation of the new rates be...