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Union minister for road transport and highways, Nitin Gadkari, tweeted, “Under the leadership of PM Shri @narendramodi Ji, another milestone in infrastructure development of Jammu & Kashmir is fulfilled. The 8.5 km tunnel between Qazigund and Banihal has been completed and open to traffic for trial”. (sic) — DC Image

Tunnel brings Srinagar, Jammu closer

The tunnel will reduce travel time between Jammu and Kashmir’s twin capitals — Srinagar and Jammu — by about 90 minutes and 16km

05 Aug 2021 8:10 AM

NHAI plans to develop 57 stretches as model national highways. (PTI Photo)

NHAI to develop 57 highway stretches in every state

These model stretches will also serve as a platform to instruct the highway engineers of the country, including state PWD engineer

31 May 2020 2:31 PM

India's infra push: lucrative plans for private players: Nitin Gadkari

The investor makes a lumpsum payment in return for long-term toll collection rights backed by a sound tolling system.

09 Jun 2019 11:33 AM

Activists alleged that the NHIA has blocked free flow of water to the mangroves in a road work. (Representational image)

4,500 mangroves destroyed for road works, say activists

The high court-appointed mangrove committee has directed NHAI to clear blockade of tidal water.

08 Mar 2019 4:25 AM

TOT is a model for monetising operational national highway projects where investors make a lump sum payment in return for long-term toll collection rights backed by a sound tolling system. (Representational Image)

Success of TOT model critical for funding Bharatmala programme, says ICRA

Timely monetisation of mature road assets will be a critical determining factor in plugging shortfall in budgetary allocations, said ICRA.

07 Mar 2019 7:09 PM

PSUs are can borrow to run their businesses and it is no one’s case that they shouldn’t leverage their balance sheets. (Photo: File)

PSUs borrowings must be included in govt debts, be aided by the sovereign guarantee

The government’s total deficit rose to an uncomfortably high level of 8.5 per cent of GDP for 2018-19:economist Sajjid Chinoy.

06 Feb 2019 12:26 PM

Integration of e-way bill with FASTag would help find the location of the vehicle and when and how many times it has crossed NHAI's toll plazas.

E-way bill to be integrated with NHAI's FASTag to track GST evasion from April

FASTag also offers non-stop movement of vehicles through toll plazas.

15 Jan 2019 3:40 PM

The tribunal has also awarded Reliance Infrastructure compensation at the rate of 13.5 per cent of actual revenue for the loss of revenue.

Anil Ambani-led RInfra wins Rs 200 cr arbitration against NHAI: Company

Reliance Infrastructure said this is payable from March 2017 till the end of concession on January 14, 2038.

03 Sep 2018 1:38 PM

Urging Indian Banks to be a part of infrastructure growth story, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Friday said there are several foreign direct investors keen on investing in the space.

Nitin Gadkari urges Indian banks to be part of Infra growth story

NHAI inked a pact with the state-owned SBI for a long-term unsecured loan of Rs 25,000 crore.

03 Aug 2018 5:51 PM

NHAI will tomorrow ink a pact with State Bank of India (SBI) for a long-term unsecured loan to the tune of Rs 25,000 crore.

NHAI to ink MoU with State Bank of India for Rs 25,000 crore loan

This is SBI's highest long-term unsecured loan to any entity and also the largest ever loan sanctioned to NHAI.

02 Aug 2018 5:17 PM

It remains to be seen if the change at the top will make a difference in the ministry’s relations with the Prasar Bharati.

Dilli Ka Babu: The road to Bihar

According to the IPS Association, the order is in conflict with the law laid down by the Supreme Court as well as the high court.

15 Jul 2018 5:53 AM

The 135 km six-lane highway is expected to decongest Delhi by diverting around two lakh vehicles.

Supreme Court: Eastern E-way can’t wait for PM, open it for public by May 31

The counsel for NHAI said the delay was on account of the non-availability of the PM who is busy with various other schedules.

11 May 2018 4:39 AM

The 135 kilometre six-lane highway is expected to decongest Delhi by diverting around two lakh vehicles. (Photo: File)

Can’t wait for PM to inaugurate, open Eastern expressway by June 1: SC

The expressway was supposed to be inaugurated by PM Modi on April 29 but he could not do so as he was busy in Karnataka elections.

10 May 2018 7:53 PM

Adani Group on Wednesday announced foray into transport infrastructure with a Rs 1,140-crore highway project won by a consortium led by its holding firm in Chhattisgarh from the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI).

Adani forays into road infra, wins Rs 1,140 crore road project

The group's flagship firm Adani Enterprises Ltd (AEL) has been exploring opportunities in the sector.

04 Apr 2018 7:54 PM

Correct position is captured through counting of lane km, Gadkari said.

India to adopt global norms for highway construction calculations

A record 9,829 km of highways were constructed in 2017-18 which comes to 26.92 km of roads per day.

03 Apr 2018 5:22 PM

Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport. (Photo: PTI)

IGI land to highway body for Dwarka Expressway?

Move to resolve issues of road connectivity, traffic congestion .

31 Jan 2018 1:13 AM

The project is for rehabilitation and upgradation to six laning of Chandikhole-Bhadrak section of NH-5 (new NH-16) from km 62 to km 135.5 in Odisha. (Representational Image)

Dilip Buildcon bags NHAI road project worth Rs 1,522 crore

Shares of Dilip Buildcon were trading 1.69 per cent higher at Rs 958.90 apiece on BSE.

24 Jan 2018 11:47 AM

Devendra Fadnavis and Nitin Gadkari perform puja

CM, Gadkari flag Rs 3,000 crore NHAI projects

The ceremony took place in Mira Road on Thursday afternoon.

12 Jan 2018 3:49 AM

NHAI has embarked upon an elaborate exercise for skill development in a bid to cater to the requirement of professionals, skilled and semi-skilled work force.

'Highway projects to create jobs of 50 crore man-days in 4 years'

NHAI is aiming to construct approximately 50,000 km highway over the next four years.

29 Sep 2017 8:00 PM

The TOT model involves leasing out of operational NH for long periods to collect toll revenue in return for a one-time upfront payment to the government.

Investments to double in road business

The First 75 projects that are expected to be offered under this model aggregate a length of 4,500 km.

14 Sep 2017 2:56 AM

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