Four Teens Die, Six Hurt in Udaipur Highway Car Collision
A tragic car accident on the Ahmedabad highway in Udaipur claimed the lives of four teenagers and left six others injured. The collision involved two vehicles near the city.
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Two Toddlers Killed in Rajkot Highway Crash
A three-year-old boy and his nine-month-old cousin died after a speeding SUV hit their car on the Rajkot-Morbi highway. The family was returning from Uttaryan celebrations.
Govt Aims to Stop Highway Contractors' Court Stays on Debarment
The government is developing a strategy to prevent highway contractors from easily obtaining court stays on debarment orders. New contract conditions will link eligibility to major project failures.
Assam Highway Stuck at 65%, DC Orders Speed-Up for 2026
The 44-km Jhanji-Demow highway section in Assam remains only 64.66% complete after nearly a decade. Sivasagar DC Mridul Yadav inspected the site and directed officials to accelerate work for a March 2026 deadline.
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.
Punjab Vigilance: 187 Nabbed, 63 Convicted in 2025
Punjab Vigilance Bureau's zero-tolerance stance led to 187 arrests for bribery in 2025, with 63 convicted. Major crackdown nets officials, police, and private persons. Read the full report.
Kolhapur ACB Chief's Mother Dies in Truck Collision
Mother of Kolhapur ACB chief Vaishnavi Patil dies in a tragic accident on Pune-Bengaluru highway. Driver may have dozed off after 8-hour non-stop drive. Read the full details.
Kolhapur ACB Chief's Mother Killed in Road Accident
Tragic accident claims lives of DySP Vaishnavi Patil's mother and driver on Pune-Bengaluru highway. The officer and two others injured. Read the full details.
NHAI installs noise barriers on Kochi elevated highway
NHAI is installing Kerala's first highway noise barriers on the Aroor-Thuravoor stretch to protect residents. The 1.8m polycarbonate barriers will reduce noise by 10-15 decibels. A dedicated cycle track is also being built below.
PHED Engineer Caught Taking iPhone as Bribe in Jhalawar
Anti-Corruption Bureau arrests PHED superintending engineer in Jhalawar for allegedly demanding an iPhone to clear bills. Cash, silver, property deeds seized. Read the full story.
5 Roads Where People Disappear Without a Trace
Explore five infamous highways worldwide where travellers have vanished under mysterious circumstances. From Canada's Highway of Tears to Australia's Stuart Highway, these roads hold chilling, unresolved mysteries. Discover the facts behind the legends.
Kanpur highway lights now on from 5 PM to 8 AM for fog safety
Kanpur DM orders new streetlight timings on national highways to combat dense fog and prevent accidents. NHAI also conducts safety checks and awareness drives.
Fatal Head-On Collision on Jaipur-Agra Highway in Dausa
A young man from Haryana died in a tragic head-on collision with a three-wheeler on the Jaipur-Agra National Highway due to dense fog. Read the full details of the Dausa accident.
MK Stalin's car tyre bursts at high speed, CM unhurt
Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin's convoy car suffered a tyre puncture at 150 km/h on Dindigul-Madurai highway. The CM was shifted safely and continued his journey. Read the full details of the incident.
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.
How a 29-year-old mapped India's deadly NH-66 highway
A 29-year-old's detailed mapping of NH-66, India's most dangerous highway, reveals shocking safety gaps. Discover the data-driven story behind the perilous road.
2 Killed in Nashik Tanker Accident on Samruddhi Expressway
A fatal collision on Samruddhi Expressway near Gonde, Nashik, claims two lives. Details on the accident, rising fatalities, and highway safety measures.
Surat-Chennai travel time slashed to 17 hours
The Union Cabinet approves a ₹19,142 crore highway project, cutting Surat-Chennai travel from 31 to 17 hours. A major boost for west-south connectivity and logistics.
Kochi's 5-km Elevated Highway to Open by March
NHAI plans to open a 5-km elevated highway segment on the Kochi-Alappuzha corridor by March, featuring Kerala's first dedicated highway cycle track. Read about this major infrastructure boost.
Govt Infrastructure Project Hit by Implementation Delays
A flagship government infrastructure project is struggling with significant implementation delays, raising concerns about cost overruns and missed deadlines. Read the full report on the challenges and official response.
Massive Rs 19,142 Crore Nashik-Solapur Highway Gets Cabinet Nod
The Union Cabinet approves India's largest BOT highway project, the 374-km Nashik-Solapur-Akkalkot corridor. It will slash Surat-Chennai travel by 45%. Read more about this transformative infrastructure push.
Rs 19,142 Crore Nashik-Solapur Highway Approved
The Union Cabinet greenlights a 374-km greenfield highway in Maharashtra, part of the Surat-Chennai corridor, set to slash travel time by 45% and boost connectivity. Read more.
Centre Approves Two Major Highway Projects in Maharashtra, Odisha
The Union government has greenlit two crucial highway projects in Maharashtra and Odisha, totaling Rs 7,210 crore, to boost connectivity and economic growth. Read more about the strategic infrastructure push.
Rs 20,668 Crore Highway Projects Approved by Cabinet
The Union Cabinet greenlights two major highway projects worth Rs 20,668 crore, including a 374-km Nashik-Solapur greenfield corridor and NH-326 upgrade in Odisha, boosting connectivity and economic growth. Read more.
Govt Ends Arbitration for Highway Disputes Above Rs 10 Crore
To curb malpractices, India's road ministry mandates conciliation for disputes above Rs 10 crore in highway contracts. Learn about the new rules and their impact on BOT, HAM, and EPC projects.
DPR for Kopargaon-Malegaon 4-Laning, Yevla Bypass Soon
NHAI to start detailed project report for concrete 4-laning of Kopargaon-Malegaon highway via Yevla and Manmad. Plan includes a Yevla bypass to ease traffic. Read the latest updates.
Massive 25-km jam on Kanpur-Sagar highway after accident
A collision near Shambhua bridge caused a night-long 25-km traffic jam on Kanpur-Sagar highway. Stranded commuters faced cold and dense fog. Read the full report on the incident and clearance efforts.
NH 48 Safety Crisis: 7 Accidents in Vadodara in a Month
A series of tragic accidents on NH 48 near Vadodara has claimed multiple lives and left many injured over the past month. Read the detailed report on the road safety emergency.
NH 83 Kamalapuram-Oddanchatram 4-Lane Work 90% Done
NHAI's Rs 1,319 crore NH 83 four-laning project is 90% complete, set to finish by March 2026. It will slash travel time between Madurai, Dindigul, and Pollachi, enhancing safety and trade. Read more.
Police SI, Constable Caught Taking Bribe in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar
ACB Nanded traps a police sub-inspector and constable for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 1 lakh. Both officers attached to Airport police station arrested. Read the full details of the corruption case.
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