Road
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India's road network now second largest in world, grows 59% in 9 years, says Nitin Gadkari
India | Jun 27, 2023, 04:51 PM ISTIndia's road network stood at 1,45,240 km today compared to 91,287 km in 2013-14, the Road, Transport and Highways Minister said.
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Centre to provide Delhi Rs 700 crore for construction, maintenance, beautification of roads
India | Dec 21, 2022, 09:23 PM ISTThe decision was taken during a meeting between Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways Nitin Gadkari and Delhi Lt Governor V K Saxena, according to a statement issued by the Raj Niwas.
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New traffic sign spotted by twitter, Bengaluru traffic police explains its meaning
India | Aug 03, 2022, 05:09 PM ISTThe twitter user, Aniruddha Mukherjee, post an image which showed a traffic sign with four horizontal dots on a blank white background. Within the caption, he wrote “What traffic symbol is this? @wftrps @blrcitytraffic. This is put up just before Hopefarm signal! #curious."
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You can soon buy a new car by checking its star ratings | Check details
Auto | Jun 24, 2022, 02:52 PM ISTRoad Transport and Highways minister stressed that Star Ratings of Indian cars based on crash tests is extremely crucial not only to ensure structural and passenger safety in cars, but to also increase the export-worthiness of Indian automobiles.
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Shocking! Potholes in Bihar's National Highway resemble small swimming pools
India | Jun 23, 2022, 07:51 PM ISTThe Union Road Transport ministry gave the road the status of a national highway in 2001 following which the Bihar government looked after the road, several local residents claimed.
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Delhi to Dehradun, Haridwar, Jaipur in 2 hours, Chandigarh in 2.15 hours: Gadkari on new expressways
India | Jun 02, 2022, 05:09 PM ISTIndia TV Samvaad: Nitin Gadkari recalled his promise made to the citizens of the country that before 2024 ends, the Indian road infrastructure will be at par with that of the United States.
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World's 2nd highest motorable road leading to China, Pak borders opened in extreme winters | Watch
India | Jan 06, 2022, 04:52 PM ISTKhardung La pass is one of the strategically important routes through which roads to both China and Pakistan borders pass through.
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Govt unveils Rs 6 lakh crore National Monetisation Pipeline
Business | Aug 24, 2021, 07:13 AM ISTThe government on Monday announced a Rs 6 lakh crore National Monetisation Pipeline (NMP) that will look to unlock value in infrastructure assets. Projects have been identified across sectors, with roads, railways and power being the top segments.
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BRO constructs highest motorable road in the world in Eastern Ladakh at 19,300 ft
India | Aug 04, 2021, 07:39 PM ISTThe road now connects the important towns in Chumar sector of Eastern Ladakh. It will prove to be a boon to the local population as it offers an alternate direct route connecting Chisumle and Demchok from Leh.
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Hapur residents put their houses on sale due to water, road issues
News | Jun 08, 2021, 11:00 PM ISTResidents of Adarsh Nagar Colony in Uttar Pradesh's Hapur had put up posters of sale outside the houses allegedly because of bad roads, pot holes, and people dumping garbage and waste water into their backyard.
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Mexico City metro overpass collapses onto road, 23 dead
World | May 04, 2021, 03:31 PM ISTThose efforts were suspended early Tuesday, however, because of safety concerns for those working near the precariously dangling car. A crane was brought in to help shore it up.
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South Africa has world’s most dangerous roads; India in fourth place: Study
India | Mar 19, 2021, 07:08 AM ISTSouth Africa has been ranked as the world’s most dangerous country to drive in while India came in at fourth place, according to a research study undertaken by international driver education company Zutobi.
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Himachal Pradesh govt starts road construction to generate employment
India | May 13, 2020, 01:38 PM ISTThe Himachal Pradesh government has restarted construction of roads by easing lockdown norms amid the coronavirus pandemic and this help generating employment, an official said on Wednesday.
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60,000 km of roads developed by BRO in 2019
India | Dec 28, 2019, 04:02 PM ISTThe Border Roads Organisation (BRO) which maintains and develops road networks across India's borders has, in 2019, constructed and developed approximately 60,000 km of roads, including a crucial 19.72 km road near Doklam, the site of the 73-day stand-off in 2017 between the Indian and Chinese armies.
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Jammu-Srinagar highway closed for 3rd day, heavy rains hamper road clearing operation
India | Nov 16, 2019, 12:38 PM ISTThe road, which usually remains closed during the winter months, was closed on November 6 after high altitude areas including Pir Ki Gali experienced first major snowfall of the season. Pir Ki Gali and adjoining areas along the Mughal Road witnessed snowfall over the past couple of days, officials said, adding a decision to reopen the road will be taken once the weather improves.
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IL&FS receives bids of Rs 13,000 crore for 10 road assets
Business | Sep 10, 2019, 06:02 PM IST"The combined value of bids and these claims will help address the cumulative financial debt of Rs 17,700 crore, as of October 2018, in these assets," a company statement said.
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Muslims decide not to offer namaz on road in Ranchi
India | Aug 17, 2019, 02:26 PM ISTA Muslim cleric has convinced his community against offering namaz on roads in Ranchi henceforth.
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Karnataka: Virajpet-Kerala Connective Road washed away due to major landslide
India | Aug 05, 2019, 05:43 PM ISTLandslides were reported in the Kodagu district due to heavy and incessant rainfall in Karnataka.
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Piyush Goyal asks ministries to work in coordination to cut logistics cost to 9 percent of GDP
India | Jun 27, 2019, 05:36 PM ISTThe commerce and industry minister made the remark while reviewing the draft National Logistics Policy and the proposed action plan for its implementation.
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Land acquisition major hurdle in road construction: Gadkari
India | Jun 24, 2019, 04:30 PM ISTReplying to queries during Question Hour, he said the main problem in delay of projects was land acquisition as the cost was very high in some states, but claimed his ministry had saved NPAs worth 3 lakh crore during the past five years through early implementation.