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Bengal: Four killed as car collides head-on with bus, Mamata Banerjee announces ex-gratia

Four people died in a head-on collision between a bus and a car on NH 116 in Marishda, Purba Medinipur. CM Mamata Banerjee expressed condolences and promised compensation. The car occupants were declared 'brought dead' at a nearby hospital. Police are investigating the possibility of the car driver being intoxicated and will review CCTV footage.

National Highways construction to decline by 7-10% to 31 km/day in FY25: CareEdge Ratings

CareEdge Ratings predicts a 7-10% slowdown in the pace of National Highways construction in India, estimating around 31 km/day for the current fiscal year due to increased execution challenges. Despite a healthy 20% uptick to 34 km/day in FY24, the agency expects a decrease to 11,100-11,500 km in FY25. The pace remains lower than FY21's 37 km/day due to execution difficulties and competition. BOT-HAM remains the preferred mode of award, constituting around 55% of projects awarded during FY21-24.

Road construction in India to witness 7-10% slowdown in FY25 due to challenges in execution: CareEdge Ratings

Road construction in India is expected to slow down by 7-10% in FY 2024-25, with daily construction dropping to 31 km from 34 km in FY 2023-24, due to challenges in execution. Delays in receiving appointed dates and complexities in projects contribute to a longer completion cycle, hindering infrastructure development.

Armed group attacks trucks on NH 37 in Manipur, one driver injured

Suspected attackers intercepted petrol and LPG tankers traveling along NH-37, in Manipur’s Tamenglong district. Sources said that around 10.30 am attack was launched causing substantial leakage of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), petrol, and diesel onto the roadside drains. Tires were flattened.

As India gives effect to new highway-building playbook, a key change in measuring method is coming

The govt is looking to modify its measuring method from ‘road km’ to ‘lane km’ from this financial year. This is part of India's shifting focus to building more expressways and roads that have at least four lanes.

J-K: Jammu-Srinagar NH blocked due to landslide at Khooni Nalla in Ramban

Delhi-Meerut Expressway: Why India's widest highway is getting choked at night

Commuters on the Delhi-Meerut Expressway face nightly frustrations as trucks and goods carriers congest the route between 9 pm and 11 pm. This issue, stemming from Delhi's entry restrictions on commercial vehicles, highlights the lack of intervention by authorities, exacerbating congestion and impeding traffic flow. Stakeholders acknowledge the problem but effective resolution remains elusive, underscoring the need for coordinated efforts to alleviate commuter woes.

Hyderabad’s proposed elevated corridor to boost entrepreneurial ecosystem and promote development

Hyderabad's proposed elevated corridor will revolutionize connectivity, infrastructure, and development in Genome Valley, benefitting life sciences companies. The corridor is a strategic move to propel Hyderabad as a leading life sciences hub, attracting investments and fostering innovation in the sector.

India's longest highway: 6 fun facts about NH44

NH44, also known as the Old NH 7, is the longest national highway in India. It stretches for a whopping 3,745 kilometers (2,327 miles), connecting Srinagar in the northern tip of Jammu and Kashmir to Kanyakumari at the southernmost point of India.

IAF carries out emergency landing exercise on NH-16 in Andhra

Road ministry sanctions Rs 1,697 cr for NH projects in 3 states

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has approved funds totaling Rs 699.19 crore for the upgrade of a section of National Highway 58 in Palanpur, Gujarat. This allocation will be utilized for enhancing the Khokhra Gujarat Border - Vijayanagar - Antarsuba - Mathasur road section of NH-58.

Road Min sanctions Rs 2,094 cr for widening, strengthening of various NH projects in J&K

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has approved Rs 2,093.92 crore for various National Highway projects in Jammu and Kashmir. This includes funds for widening and strengthening the Rafiabad-Kupwara-Chowkibal-Tangdhar-Chamkot section of National Highway-701 and developing a ropeway from SDA Parking to Shankaracharya Temple. Additionally, Rs 562.40 crore has been sanctioned for upgrading the Nashri-Chennai section of National Highway-244. In Gujarat, Rs 1,532.97 crore has been approved for National Highway upgrades, and Rs 936.26 crore for a four-lane elevated corridor in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand.

Road ministry sanctions Rs 2,675 cr for four-laning of NH 748A in Karnataka

The road ministry has sanctioned Rs 2,675.31 crore for the four-laning of the Belgaum-Hungund-Raichur section of National Highway-748A in Bagalkot and Belgavi districts of Karnataka, covering a total length of 92.40 km. The initiative is part of the Panaji-Hyderabad EC10 corridor, connecting industrial hubs.

Bengal BJP chief Sukanta Majumdar's car meets with accident, leader escapes unhurt

West Bengal BJP state president Sukanta Majumdar, who was fielded by the party from Balurghat Lok Sabha seat for the second time, was returning from a football tournament where he was the chief guest.

Farmers' protest: Traffic flow smooth, but anxiety persists at fortified Delhi borders

After two days of traffic jams due to police restrictions at Delhi's borders with Noida, Ghaziabad, and Gurgaon, traffic flow improved as more lanes were opened. While NH-9 at UP Gate remained closed, commuters faced detours. Despite some traffic checks causing minor delays, the situation was better than the previous days. Police issued traffic advisories, but commuters remain concerned about future traffic conditions as more people return to offices. Farmers plan to wait until Feb 18 for a high-level committee formation before deciding on further action.

Nitin Gadkari launches 28 NH projects worth Rs 6,600cr in Odisha

Though his visit to Odisha was cancelled at the last minute, Gadkari launched these projects virtually. Among the inaugurated projects were a 79km four-lane road between Baharagora and Singhara on NH-49, valued at Rs 1,203 crore, and a 78km six-lane road from Chandikhol to Bhadrak on NH-16, costing Rs 2,035 crore.

Farmers' protest: Singhu border on NH-44 inaccessible for traffic, says Delhi Police; Check here for more guidelines

Singhu border on NH-44 is now inaccessible for traffic, according to Delhi Traffic Police. Due to the ongoing farmers' protest, long traffic jams have been observed at the Delhi-Ghaziabad border. Security checks have been implemented by the authorities, with Rapid Action Force personnel, Police personnel, and Riot Control Vehicles deployed at the Singhu Border.

Expect rural growth to initiate from Q1 or H1 of next fiscal: NH Bhansali, Emami

Emami expects profitable growth not only from the Man Company and Brillare but also from other brands. These investments demonstrate a clear path to profitability for the company. The rural has still not started that kicking off and Emami expects rural growth to initiate from the first quarter or first half of the next fiscal only. There is a lot of optimism.

Ghaziabad Fog: Hundreds of cars run over accident victim body for hours, police struggle to locate scattered body parts

In a hit-and-run incident on NH9 in Ghaziabad, the body of an unidentified victim was severely mangled after being run over by multiple cars. Efforts are underway to identify the victim, with police teams visiting nearby villages and colonies. The incident occurred during the worst fog of the season, causing flight cancellations and reduced visibility.

Snowfall, rain in parts of Himachal, 4 NH among 473 road closed

Over 470 roads, including four national highways, remained closed in Himachal Pradesh due to snowfall and rain. In addition, 398 transformers and 38 water supply schemes were disrupted. The state experienced a significant rainfall deficit of 92% in January, making it the driest month in the past 17 years. The snowfall has attracted more tourists to Shimla, with an increase in tourist arrivals of 30-70% last weekend. The agricultural and horticultural sectors have also benefited from the snow and rain, as they are favorable for apple cultivation and the Rabi crop.

Bengaluru-Salem NH Accident: Car bursts into flames and breaks in half in truck pile-up, four charred to death

A car and a truck were involved in a tragic accident on the Bengaluru-Salem National Highway. The collision resulted in the death of four individuals, including two women. The incident was captured by a CCTV camera. The footage shows a speeding truck crashing into another truck on a bridge. Subsequently, the truck collided with another truck, which then struck a car, causing it to fall off the bridge and catch fire. Another car following closely behind also sustained damage in the collision.

Capex on National Highways increased from Rs 51,000 cr in FY14 to Rs 2,40,000 cr in FY23, Parliament told

Union Road Transport and Highways minister Nitin Gadkari said budgetary allocation of the road ministry has increased from about Rs 31,130 crore in 2013-14 to Rs 2,70,435 crore in 2023-24. Such increased budgetary allocation led to expansion of the National Highway (NH) network in the country from about 91,287 km in March 2014 to about 1,46,145 km at present, Gadkari added.

Pace of NH construction at 20.78 km/day in April-October FY24

Phase 1 of the programme includes development of about 24,800 km NH network such as economic corridors, inter-corridor & feeder roads, national corridors efficiency improvements, border and international connectivity roads, coastal and port connectivity roads, expressways as well as 10,000 km of roads under balance National Highway Development Project (NHDP).