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NHAI Moves to Fast-Track Kochi's Elevated Highway Project

NHAI appoints HEC to prepare a revised DPR for the long-delayed Edappally-Aroor elevated highway. Design complexities, including the Kochi Metro alignment, have caused delays. The crucial stretch is key to managing NH 66 traffic. Read more.

New ₹720cr Nagpur Highway Lacks Pedestrian Safety in Dhapewada

The newly inaugurated ₹720cr Saoner-Dhapewada-Gondkhairi National Highway faces severe criticism for neglecting pedestrian safety in Dhapewada, forcing locals to risk their lives daily. Read about the community's demands and the official response.

Deadly 27km NH Stretch to Get 6 Lanes, 13 Underpasses

A notorious 27km bottleneck on the Salem-Kochi NH sees ~100 fatal accidents yearly. NHAI's ₹1800 crore plan for six lanes, underpasses & flyovers awaits approval. Read the full plan to enhance safety.

YMA Dissatisfied with NHIDCL's Highway Work Progress

Young Mizo Association leaders express strong dissatisfaction with NHIDCL's slow progress on the Aizawl-Silchar highway's Vairengte-Sairang stretch. They demand completion before next monsoon. Read for details.

Newly Built NH 66 Stretch Collapses in Kerala's Kollam

A newly constructed section of NH 66 collapses in Kollam, Kerala, trapping vehicles including a school bus. All passengers rescued. Officials suspect terrain issues, while MP alleges poor construction.

Telangana's 2025 Fire Deaths Hit 11-Year High at 163

Telangana reports its highest fire-related fatalities in over a decade, with 163 deaths and ₹865.7 crore in property damage in 2025. Experts blame ageing infrastructure and power surges. Read for safety insights.

Rs 6,000 Cr Pune-Kolhapur Highway DPR Ready

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari announces a Rs 6,000 crore DPR to upgrade the Pune-Kolhapur highway. Tunnels near Khambatki Ghat to be inaugurated soon. Read about the project's impact and delays.

MP Shreyas Patel Seeks Early Start for NH-373 Works

Hassan MP Shreyas Patel urges immediate start of Beluru-Hassan NH-373 project, stalled due to pending Revised Cost Estimate approval. Get the latest updates on this crucial Karnataka infrastructure.

1.77 Lakh Road Deaths in 2024, Highest Ever Recorded

India witnesses a grim milestone with 1.77 lakh road crash deaths in 2024, the highest annual toll. The Supreme Court directs states to boost SIR staff deployment. Read for details and analysis.

Fatal Accident on Ratlam-Indore Highway Near Sanawda

A man died and another was critically injured when a van crashed into a truck on the Ratlam-Indore four-lane near Sanawda Phanta. Police investigation points to speed breaker as cause. Read for details.

Two dead in Kollam road accident near Mukkad bypass

A tragic road accident in Kollam's Kavanad claimed two lives Sunday night. A motorcycle lost control, hitting two pedestrians. Details on the victims, the hospital dispute, and the police probe inside.

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