Polavaram Project Cost Soars to ₹62,436 Crore
The Polavaram irrigation project's cost has surged six-fold to ₹62,436 crore due to delays, design changes, and rising rehabilitation expenses, posing financial challenges for Andhra Pradesh.
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SC Flags Compensation Gaps in Highways Act
The Supreme Court has highlighted inconsistencies in compensation under the National Highways Act, 1956, urging a review to ensure fair payouts for land acquisition.
West Bengal Unrest: Highways Blocked, Trains Disrupted
Fresh unrest erupts in West Bengal's Kolkata and Murshidabad, blocking highways and disrupting trains. BJP targets Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over the situation.
How India's Toll Reforms Are Making Highways Smoother
India's highway toll reforms in 2025 introduced FASTag annual passes, barrier-free tolling, and fair charges during upgrades, significantly reducing congestion and improving travel efficiency.
India's Highway Network Grows 61%, Becomes World's Second Largest
India's national highway network has expanded by over 61% since 2014, reaching 146,560 km. The government plans major PPP projects and new funding mechanisms for future growth.
Yogi Reviews UP Road Projects, Orders Weekly Land Meetings
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath conducted a detailed review of road infrastructure works. He directed officials to hold weekly meetings to resolve land acquisition issues.
NHAI Achieves Four Guinness World Records in Andhra Pradesh
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has secured four prestigious Guinness World Records in Andhra Pradesh for constructing the world's widest steel slag road and other feats. Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu hails this as a landmark achieve
48 Neem trees to be cleared for Mysuru flyover at accident-prone junction
Mysuru authorities seek permit to remove 48 neem trees for a flyover at Devalapura junction, a designated 'black spot' with 7 fatal accidents in 3 years. Read the full story.
India's NHAI bags 4 Guinness World Records in highway construction
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari announces 4 Guinness World Records for NHAI in building Bengaluru-Kadapa-Vijayawada corridor. He highlights innovation, quality, and Andhra CM Naidu's role. Read more.
Goa highway projects delayed, Rs 700 crore stuck
Key highway expansion projects in Goa worth over Rs 700 crore are stalled due to a 16-month delay in shifting gas pipelines. Union ministry officials express displeasure. Read more.
NHAI creates 4 Guinness World Records on NH-16 project
The National Highways Authority of India achieves four remarkable Guinness World Records during the construction of the Bengaluru-Vijayawada highway, showcasing engineering excellence. Discover the incredible feats!
NHAI Bags 4 Guinness Records in Highway Construction
NHAI achieves a historic milestone, securing four Guinness World Records for bituminous concrete laying on the Bengaluru-Kadapa-Vijayawada Economic Corridor. Discover the incredible engineering feats!
Mannakkal NH-66 Overpass to Open This Month
The Mannakkal overpass on NH-66 is in final stages, set to open this month. It will ease congestion between Mukkola and Kaorde, improving travel along Kerala's coast. Read more.
Akasa Air Passengers Stranded in Pune for Over 6 Hours
Over 200 Akasa Air passengers in Pune faced severe delays on flights to Goa and Ahmedabad, with waits exceeding 6 hours and no clear communication from the airline. Read about their ordeal.
NHAI's Bengaluru-Vijayawada Expressway Bags 2 Guinness Records
NHAI enters Guinness Book for constructing 75 km in 105 hours & laying 2,500 km of bituminous concrete in a day on Bengaluru-Kadapa-Vijayawada Expressway. Read about this engineering marvel.
Gadkari Announces New Safety Rules for Sleeper Buses
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari announces strict new safety regulations for sleeper coach buses following a rise in fire accidents. The rules mandate fire detection systems and structural changes.
Kerala Highways: Pillar Overpasses Approved by Gadkari
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari greenlights construction of elevated overpasses on pillars in Kerala, addressing public safety concerns over RE walls. Details on the Thiruvananthapuram ring road approval inside.
Trichy removes 200+ encroachments on busy road
Trichy authorities cleared over 200 temporary encroachments from Thanjavur Main Road to ease traffic. The drive followed district collector's orders and Road Safety Council concerns. Read more.
New Panel to Resolve Small Highway Disputes Under ₹5 Crore
MoRTH establishes a pre-conciliation committee to fast-track resolution of small-value disputes choking highway development, aiming to reduce legal costs and project delays. Read how this move impacts India's infrastructure.
NHAI's Andhra Expressway Achieves Two Guinness World Records
India's NHAI enters Guinness World Records for longest and widest bituminous concrete layer on the Bengaluru-Vijayawada Expressway in Andhra Pradesh. A landmark for infrastructure development.
Amritsar NH Project Stalled, AAP Leader Blamed
Amritsar MP Gurjeet Singh Aujla accuses a local AAP leader of obstructing a crucial National Highway project. The delay impacts commuters and development. Read the full story.
NHAI asks TRAI to improve mobile networks on national highways
NHAI requests TRAI to enhance mobile connectivity and implement SMS alerts at accident-prone spots on national highways. A crucial step for road safety in India.
NHAI Seeks Urgent Fix for Mobile Black Spots on Highways
NHAI identifies 424 mobile network black spots on India's highways, impacting safety. It urges DoT and TRAI to direct telcos for coverage and accident alerts. Read more.
NHAI Urges DOT, TRAI to Fix Highway Mobile Gaps
NHAI flags mobile connectivity blackspots on national highways, urging DOT and TRAI for urgent action to improve safety and network quality for commuters. Read more.
NHAI Seeks DoT, TRAI Help for Highway Mobile Connectivity
NHAI takes action to improve poor mobile connectivity on India's national highways. The authority has reached out to DoT and TRAI for a joint solution to enhance coverage and safety for millions of commuters.
Gadkari: Centre-State Coordination Boosts MP Road Projects
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari highlights improved coordination for faster road project implementation in Madhya Pradesh, detailing key national highway progress and future plans. Read more.
Highway construction set to fall to lowest since FY18
India's national highway construction is projected to drop 10-15% in FY26 to 9,000-9,500 km, marking the lowest pace since FY18, reveals an Ind-Ra report. Explore the challenges facing the sector.
Mumbai Congestion Delays IndiGo Flight to Nagpur
Heavy air traffic at Mumbai airport caused a significant delay for an IndiGo flight to Nagpur. Passengers faced a two-hour wait. Read more about the air traffic congestion issues.
Trichy's Northern Semi-Ring Road Project Delayed
Trichy's crucial 35-km northern semi-ring road faces delays as land plan schedules remain incomplete in three taluks, prolonging city traffic woes. Read more.
Hubballi families wait months for promised homes
36 families displaced for road work in Hubballi face indefinite wait for compensatory housing, contrasting with swift Bengaluru rehab. Officials cite power connection issues.
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