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  NHAI resumes toll collection on National Highways

  Business | April 20, 2020 10:42 IST

  The central government on March 25, had announced temporary suspension of toll collection following directives by the Ministry of Home Affairs in the wake of coronavirus pandemic. National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), as well as highway developers, resumed collection at toll plazas.

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  NHAI to resume toll collection on national highways from April 20

  India | April 17, 2020 22:59 IST

  The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) will resume toll collection on national highways from April 20, as per a government communication, a move which is being opposed by the transport fraternity. 

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  NHAI likely to compensate toll operators for losses due to suspension of toll charges

  Business | April 14, 2020 22:15 IST

  The government is considering to compensate toll operators for the losses incurred in the wake of suspension of toll charges on national highways, an official said on Tuesday.

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  NHAI collects Rs 20 cr from 18 lakh defaulters entering FASTag lanes

  Business | February 23, 2020 17:07 IST

  National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) on Sunday said it has collected Rs 20 crore from 18 lakh defaulters who entered the FASTag lanes at electronic toll plazas on National Highways without the tag.

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  FASTag date extended to January 15: What it is? How to buy, payment methods and more

  Technology | December 26, 2019 13:20 IST

  FASTag RFID Sticker mandatory on all vehicles in India starting January 2020. How to buy online, recharge and other details.

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  FASTags: NHAI extends deadline due to shortage of tags; Check the new window period

  India | December 15, 2019 8:48 IST

  The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) on Saturday extended the deadline to enforce the new rule mandatory FASTags for another month due to a shortage of tags availability in the market. 

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  FASTag mandatory in India starting today: How to buy, recharge - all you need to know

  Technology | December 15, 2019 14:34 IST

  FASTag is becoming mandatory on tolls in India starting December 15: Here's everything you need to know.

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  Over 71 hectares handed over to NHAI for Delhi-Meerut expressway

  India | December 08, 2019 22:08 IST

  The district administration has handed over over 71 hectares to the National Highways Authority of India for the construction of the Delhi-Meerut expressway here, an official said on Sunday.

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  NHAI blocked Rs 44 crore on poor project management: CAG

  Business | November 25, 2019 22:16 IST

    Funds to the tune of Rs 44 crore were blocked on account of poor project management among other things by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) in construction of a office building, the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) said in a report tabled in Parliament on Monday.  

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  Gadkari directs NHAI to ensure best technology for success of FASTag project

  India | November 20, 2019 18:30 IST

  ​Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Wednesday directed NHAI to ensure deployment of best technology for success of FASTag project. The directions were issued in course of review of the project by Road Transport, Highways and MSME Minister Gadkari.  

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  What is FASTag? How to buy electronic toll tag, documents required, benefits, recharge and more

  Technology | December 12, 2019 13:44 IST

  Use of FASTag RFID sticker on vehicles is mandatory from December 15 for all toll plazas on national highways for electronic collection of taxes. Know what is this RFID tag and how it works for electronic payment at toll plazas. Here's how to pay online, penalty charges and all you need to know. Get on the fast lane!

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  Polluting Taj city: NHAI fined Rs 6.84 cr

  India | November 04, 2019 11:20 IST

  The NHAI has also been instructed to sprinkle water wherever construction work is being undertaken around the city, as pollution is one of the biggest concern for paling of the pristine white facae of the Taj Mahal.

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  NHAI writes letter to Delhi police to increase speed limit

  India | October 13, 2019 13:39 IST

  Delhi commuters travelling to Indirapuram, Greater Noida and Hindon and vice versa could soon zoom down the Delhi-Meerut Expressway at 120/100 kmph as the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) is going to write a letter to the Delhi Police for raising the speed limits.

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  NHAI suspends official who leaked PMO letter on social media

  India | September 09, 2019 20:41 IST

  The official, who posted a PMO letter on social media, which resulted in the spread of fake news of financial troubles of the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has been suspended, the Union Road and Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari informed media in Mumbai.

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  One dead, three injured as apple laden truck fell into gorge in Shimla

  India | September 04, 2019 11:23 IST

  As the truck fell into the gorge, a kutcha house (dharha) near Anandpur on Shoghi bypass was also damaged and two women inhabitants were injured, Shimla Superintendent of Police Omapati Jamwal said.

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  Salem-Chennai road project is of 'national importance', NHAI tells Supreme Court

  India | August 22, 2019 18:09 IST

  The ambitious 277.3-km greenfield project connecting Salem and Chennai under the central government's 'Bharatmala Pariyojana' scheme aims to cut travel time between the two cities by half, to about two hours and 15 minutes.  

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  Kamal Nath meets Nitin Gadkari over road projects in Madhya Pradesh

  India | July 02, 2019 17:58 IST

  The chief minister said he informed Gadkari about the proposed Bhopal-Indore six-lane green field Expressway, which can be constructed either by National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) or the state government.

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  Government asks NHAI, states to avoid building highways through wildlife sanctuaries

  India | June 11, 2019 21:38 IST

  "To have minimum impact of highways on the protected eco-sensitive area, the implementing agency should consider to spare sanctuaries/national parks at the planning stage and wherever possible take a bypass/detour," Ministry of Road Transport and Highways said.

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  Pragati Ka Highway: Breathtaking video highlights India’s giant strides in road connectivity

  India | March 06, 2019 17:39 IST

  India has made significant progress when it comes to road connectivity. Projects like Zojila Tunnel, Delhi-Meerut Expressway, Kota Hanging Bridge, Bhupen Hazarika Bridge, Madurai-Ramanathapuram, Chenani-Nashri Tunnel, Eastern Peripheral Expressway, JNPT Road Connectivity and Ahmedabad-Vadodara Expressway as highlighted in the video showcases how is taking giant strides.

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  NHAI escapes delay of 3 months, uploads five packages just 3 hours before election dates announced

  India | October 09, 2018 13:11 IST

  In the next two months, NHAI will start disbursal of the compensation for land acquisition in certain stretches.