Govt to Ban Highway Builders for 2 Years After Failures
Highway builders face a 2-year ban for major incidents like bridge collapses. Minister Nitin Gadkari approves strict quality crackdown. Read the full story.
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Kanpur Traffic Police Penalizes 255 Vehicles for Overspeeding
Kanpur Traffic Police challaned 255 vehicles for overspeeding on NH-34, NH-19, and Ganga Barrage. New barriers and interceptors deployed to curb accidents. Read the full action plan details.
BJP MLA, 2 Guards Hurt in Kota Truck-SUV Crash
BJP MLA Kaluram Meghwal and two security personnel injured after a head-on collision with an onion-laden truck on NH-27 in Kota. Truck driver flees, police investigation underway.
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.
Rs 207.4 Crore Plan for Yamunotri Highway Landslide Fix
NHAI submits a Rs 207.4 crore DPR to treat 13 active landslide zones on Uttarakhand's Yamunotri highway. Work begins as monsoon damage worsens. Get the full report.
Trichy's Rs 6.2 Crore Satellite Bus Terminus Project
Trichy Corporation allocates Rs 6.2 crore for a new satellite bus terminus at Thiruverumbur to ease traffic on the accident-prone Trichy-Thanjavur NH. Construction to start before election code. Read more.
Govt to Give 198 Ambulances to States for Highway Accidents
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari announces a plan to provide 198 advanced ambulances to states for quicker emergency response on national highways. The move aims to reduce fatalities by ensuring immediate medical aid.
574 Highway Projects Worth Rs 3.6 Lakh Crore Delayed
Government reveals 574 national highway projects are behind schedule. Minister Nitin Gadkari cites land and clearance issues. Read about the delays and road safety progress.
Illegal highway vendors heighten accident risk in Ludhiana fog
Unauthorized vendors on Ludhiana's highways are creating severe safety hazards during dense fog, leading to accidents. Authorities are urged to take immediate action to clear these encroachments.
Bus Overturns Near Vadamadurai, 21 Injured
A bus accident near Vadamadurai in Dindigul injured 21, including four Israeli women tourists. The vehicle overturned while avoiding a car. Details inside.
Gadkari seeks details on action against highway contractors
Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari demands reports on show-cause notices to contractors for substandard highway work. Agencies given 15 days to submit details.
Railways approves Rs 125 crore ROB in Bihar's Sonepur division
The Railway Ministry greenlights a Rs 124.78 crore Road Over Bridge in Bihar's Sonepur-Chhapra section to tackle severe traffic jams. The project will connect to NH-31A, cutting travel time and boosting safety. Read more.
4 Dead in Thoppur Ghat Multi-Vehicle Crash on Salem-Bengaluru NH
Four people died in a horrific multi-vehicle collision on Thoppur ghat road in Dharmapuri. Details on the accident, victims, and the dangerous history of this highway stretch. Read more.
Hubballi's NH-50 entrance becomes illegal waste dumping site
The entrance to Hubballi city on Kusugal Road, a key national highway, is now an open waste dumping ground. Residents blame HDMC's negligence for the growing pile of domestic and construction debris, spoiling the city's aesthetic appeal.
Coimbatore Highway: 100 Deaths Yearly, Rs 1800 Cr Fix Planned
The Neelambur-Madukkarai highway stretch sees 100 fatal accidents yearly. NHAI's Rs 1,800 crore plan for six lanes, flyovers & underpasses aims to curb deaths. Read the full report.
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.
Cheetah Hair Clue Cracks Gwalior Hit-and-Run Case
A single cheetah hair found on a car bumper becomes the key clue in solving the hit-and-run death of a cheetah cub on the Agra-Mumbai highway near Gwalior. Read the full investigation details.
BMC's Rs 129 Crore Plan for WEH, EEH Micro-Surfacing
BMC floats tenders worth Rs 129 crore for micro-surfacing 15.4 km of Mumbai's Western & Eastern Express Highways. Work to cost Rs 8.41 crore per km. Read details.
Ex-CUDA President, Family Die in Karnataka Road Mishap
Tragic road accident claims lives of former CUDA president and two family members in Karnataka's Chitradurga district. Details on the crash and investigation.
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.
Cheetah Cub Killed on Highway, Project Faces Setback
A young cheetah reintroduced to India was killed by a speeding vehicle on the Agra-Mumbai Highway, raising safety concerns for the ambitious revival project. Read the full report.
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.
Raipur-Visakhapatnam Economic Corridor to cut travel time
The new 464-km six-lane Raipur-Visakhapatnam Economic Corridor, approved at Rs 4,093 crore, will cut travel time by 5 hours and boost regional trade and connectivity. Read more.
Thane: 18 Deaths on Ghodbunder Highway Spark Public Outcry
Thane activists slam poor coordination among agencies on Ghodbunder highway widening, linking 18 deaths to the project. MLA warns of more risks without service lanes.
Moving Bus Looted by Bike Gang on Solapur-Dhule Highway
Shocking footage shows bike-borne thieves looting a moving bus in Beed. Police intensify patrols after a spike in highway robberies. Read how to stay safe.
Chhattisgarh HC displeased with state over road hooliganism
Chhattisgarh High Court reprimands state for ineffective handling of traffic violations by affluent. Court cites Bilaspur stunt, BMO's highway birthday. Demands strict action. Read more.
Dhule-Pimpalgaon NH to be widened to six lanes
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari announces six-laning of Dhule-Pimpalgaon Baswant NH section. Work starts after April 2026. Read about penalties, delays, and the new DPR.
Murshidabad: Highway Shut as MLA Lays Mosque Foundation
National Highway-12 in Murshidabad was closed for three hours as thousands gathered for a suspended TMC MLA's 'Babri Masjid-styled' mosque foundation. Police were on high alert. Details inside.
School Kids Escape as NH-66 Stretch Collapses in Kerala
A portion of the under-construction NH-66 collapsed in Kerala's Kollam, with school children narrowly escaping. The incident fuels public anger over recurring highway failures. Read the full report.
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.
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