Festive season fog driving tips after 14,617 deaths in 2023
As winter sets in and large numbers travel from Delhi-NCR to Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and other states for Diwali and Chhath Puja, the risk of accidents on highways and expressways in fog…
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BS7 emission norms proposed, phased rollout from April 2029
The road transport and highways ministry (MoRTH) has proposed Bharat Stage 7 (BS7) emission norms, with a phased rollout starting 1 April 2029. The draft gazette notification, released on 12 October, plans…
DC Kohima sets November deadline for dilapidated road restoration
Deputy Commissioner Kohima, B Henok Buchem, has directed immediate restoration of dilapidated road stretches in and around Kohima town, with work to be completed by the timelines agreed during a review meeting…
NHAI sets uniform design norms for high-speed highways
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has introduced a uniform design framework for upcoming four- and six-lane greenfield and brownfield access-controlled high-speed national highways. The guidelines, issued on Monday, aim to…
Supreme Court seeks states’ response on encroachment-free footpaths
The Supreme Court on Monday directed all states and Union Territories to respond on the implementation of its directions for properly demarcated and encroachment-free footpaths, saying their existence is integral to human…
Centre may extend bitumen relief for highway contractors
The road transport ministry may extend beyond September a relief mechanism for highway contractors hit by rising bitumen prices linked to West Asia disruptions, two people aware of the matter said. The…
Ceigall India wins Rs 705 crore Arunachal highway order
Ceigall India has received a Rs 704.70 crore order from the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways to build a section of NH-913, the Frontier Highway, in Arunachal Pradesh. The project will…
Govt proposes five-year age extension for EV, CNG commercial vehicles
The government has proposed extending the permissible age of battery-operated, hydrogen fuel-based and natural gas-driven commercial vehicles covered under the national permit system by five years. The Ministry of Road Transport and…
MoRTH tightens DPR consultant ratings, associates get 75% score
The ministry of road transport and highways has tightened performance-rating norms for DPR consultants, giving associate firms only 75% of the lead consultant's rating instead of an equal score. The change aims…
Centre bans advance tips on cab aggregators, orders post-ride option
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has directed ride-hailing aggregators like Ola, Uber and Rapido to remove tipping prompts that appear before or during a journey. In an August 11…
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