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Government makes air-conditioned truck cabin mandatory from October 2025

Government makes air-conditioned truck cabin mandatory from October 2025

Mon, Dec 11, 2023

In July, Union Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari said the draft notification to mandate the installation of air-conditioning systems in the cabins of trucks has been approved.

Uttarkashi Tunnel Collapse: Survivors Speak Out About Their 17 Days of Darkness and Despair

Uttarkashi Tunnel Collapse: Survivors Speak Out About Their 17 Days of Darkness and Despair

Wed, Nov 29, 2023

In an exclusive conversation with ANI, two workers who were trapped in the Silkyara Tunnel talk about their 17-day-long experience trapped in the tunnel. The workers had a sigh of relief after the anxiety-filled initial 24 hours. Vishwajeet Kumar Verma and Subodh Kumar Verma expressed their gratitude to the rescuers and the government as well.

Uttarakhand Tunnel Collapse: Former PMO Advisor Hopes for Rescue by Today Evening | Day 13

Uttarakhand Tunnel Collapse: Former PMO Advisor Hopes for Rescue by Today Evening | Day 13

Fri, Nov 24, 2023

Rescue operations at Uttarkashi tunnel collapse site entered Day 13, with trapped workers deemed safe and in good spirits. The mission is already in its final stage with merely a few metres separating rescuers and trapped workers. Former advisor to PMO informed that there will likely be no metallic obstruction for the next 5 meters.

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Nitin Gadkari bets on alternative fuels to ease crude import strain

Nitin Gadkari bets on alternative fuels to ease crude import strain

Mon, Jul 09, 2018

Speaking about the financial strain crude oil imports place on the country, Gadkari said: "We spend Rs 7 lakh crore annually to import crude oil. The economy is facing challenges - one of which is the heavy crude import bill. The fall in the value of rupee against US dollar is also related to this."

Air India Stake sale: Govt on 'Wait and watch' mode: Nitin Gadkari

Air India Stake sale: Govt on 'Wait and watch' mode: Nitin Gadkari

Wed, Jul 04, 2018

The government has decided to "wait and watch" for the next three-four months before taking a call on disinvestment of national carrier Air India due to prevalent market condition specially high fuel prices, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said today.

No relief from toll on highways; this Union minister says people should pay

No relief from toll on highways; this Union minister says people should pay

Tue, Jul 03, 2018

Expressing concern over rising instances of road accidents, the minister said his ministry is working towards ensuring safe travel on the highways, adding as many as 1.46 lakh people had lost their lives in 4.60 lakh road accidents across the country in 2017.

Nitin Gadkari: Chasing all defaulters may chill economic activity

Nitin Gadkari: Chasing all defaulters may chill economic activity

Tue, Jul 03, 2018

There is a need to distinguish between bona fide and mala fide intentions which would have made an entrepreneur to default, the minister said, adding that there are extraneous factors like business cycles or global situations which need to be looked into.

Nitin Gadkari opens this big opportunity for lenders

Nitin Gadkari opens this big opportunity for lenders

Fri, Jun 29, 2018

Highways sector offers immense opportunities for Indian bankers and they should not lag behind in tapping it, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said today. The road transport and highways minister will meet the country's top bankers in Mumbai tomorrow, where a presentation will be made before them on the opportunities in the sector.

Nitin Gadkari reviews progress of road and highway projects

Nitin Gadkari reviews progress of road and highway projects

Mon, Jun 11, 2018

Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari today reviewed the progress of the ongoing projects of his department in the country.

Delhi-Mumbai expressway a benchmark in Indian infra journey: Nitin Gadkari

Delhi-Mumbai expressway a benchmark in Indian infra journey: Nitin Gadkari

Tue, May 29, 2018

Just a day after inaugurating the Delhi-Meerut Expressway and Eastern Peripheral Expressways (EPE), Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari, in an exclusive interview with Zee Business's Sameer Dixit, said the two big highway projects, were presented to the public on completion of 4 years of the NDA government at the Centre.

New Eastern Peripheral Expressway to solve Delhi's traffic, pollution woes: Nitin Gadkari

New Eastern Peripheral Expressway to solve Delhi's traffic, pollution woes: Nitin Gadkari

Sat, May 26, 2018

Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on Friday said the Eastern Peripheral Expressway was completed in a record 500 days and will rid Delhi of traffic jams while significantly reducing pollution

Govt frees ships from transshipment permits for Indian entities: Nitin Gadkari

Govt frees ships from transshipment permits for Indian entities: Nitin Gadkari

Fri, May 25, 2018

The government has done away with licensing requirement for ships chartered by citizens of India or a company incorporated in India or a cooperative society registered in India for transportation of EXIM containers for transshipment purposes, Gadkari, who holds the portfolio of shipping, road, transport and highways, told PTI.

Highway building, water bodies construction can go hand in hand: Nitin Gadkari

Highway building, water bodies construction can go hand in hand: Nitin Gadkari

Sun, May 20, 2018

A programme to push construction of water bodies in drought-prone areas in lieu of soil excavated to be used in highway building has come in handy to create 2,841 tmc of storage capacity in Buldana district of Maharashtra, which could have cost around Rs 43 crore to the state, Union minister Nitin Gadkari said

Nitin Gadkari on 4 years of Modi government: From Jan Dhan to Sagar Mala, minister lists achievements

Nitin Gadkari on 4 years of Modi government: From Jan Dhan to Sagar Mala, minister lists achievements

Mon, May 14, 2018

Under Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojna, people have opened 31 crore bank accounts and deposited Rs 80,000 crore. The government has disbursed a loan of Rs 4.5 lakh crore under the Mudra Yojna, while 8 million gas connections were given to people under the Ujjwala scheme. Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana' has helped in doing away the problem of water shortage in farmlands, said Nitin Gadkari, the Minister for Road Transport & Highways.

Nitin Gadkari announces Rs 5,500 cr for Hyderabad regional ring road

Nitin Gadkari announces Rs 5,500 cr for Hyderabad regional ring road

Sat, May 05, 2018

The 363 km proposed ring road is expected to ease the traffic problem in and around the city. The minister also announced Rs 1,700 crore for Telangana under Central Road Fund (CRF) and asked the state government to submit the proposals for sanctioning. He made the announcements while laying foundation for four road projects

Nitin Gadkari: National highways development In Karala hit by land acquisition

Nitin Gadkari: National highways development In Karala hit by land acquisition

Sat, Apr 28, 2018

Speaking at the inaugural function of a convention centre of UAE-based retail conglomerate Lulu Group, Nitin Gadkari said, "I want more roads in Kerala, especially to Kannur and Malappuram districts, but the acquisition of land is a huge problem."

Metro to run on Indian Railways broad-gauge tracks? See what is in the works

Metro to run on Indian Railways broad-gauge tracks? See what is in the works

Fri, Apr 27, 2018

There are plans to run metro coaches on the broad gauge rail lines of Nagpur, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said. A pact on this is likely to be signed between Nagpur Metro and Indian Railways after Karnataka elections, the road transport and highways minister told reporters here.

Vehicles to come fitted with tamper-proof registration plates from next yr

Vehicles to come fitted with tamper-proof registration plates from next yr

Sun, Apr 22, 2018

The development assumes significance because even after over a decade of the government making HSRP mandatory, it is yet to be implemented in many states. "The security licence plate including third registration mark, wherever necessary, shall be supplied by vehicle manufacturers along with all the vehicles manufactured on or after 1st day of January, 2019, and their dealers will place a mark of registration on such plates and affix them on the automobiles," Ministry of Road Transport and Highways said in a draft notification

Nitin Gadkari sets this massive road building target in critical election year

Nitin Gadkari sets this massive road building target in critical election year

Thu, Apr 19, 2018

As per the figures shared by MoRTH, during last fiscal, the ministry constructed an average of 27 km (26.92 km) of National Highways daily, the highest ever achieved by the ministry. In 2016-17, it was 22.74 km as against 16.62 the year before (2015-16).

Wow! New Rs 1 lakh crore Delhi-Mumbai e-way to cut travel time to 11 hours, says Nitin Gadkari

Wow! New Rs 1 lakh crore Delhi-Mumbai e-way to cut travel time to 11 hours, says Nitin Gadkari

Wed, Apr 18, 2018

Nitin Gadkari said through a new highway alignment between Delhi and Mumbai, the government would bring down the land acquisition cost from Rs 7 crore per hectare to Rs 70-80 lakh per hectare. The Minister said while India is one of the fastest growing economies in the world, the logistics costs were quite high compared to other countries.

India, Korea to ink pact for seafarers, boost bilateral ties: Nitin Gadkari

India, Korea to ink pact for seafarers, boost bilateral ties: Nitin Gadkari

Sun, Apr 08, 2018

Shipping, Road Transport & Highways, Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation Minister Nitin Gadkari, who will be on a four-day visit to Korea beginning tomorrow, said both the nations are also eyeing partnerships in shipbuilding, waterways and smart transportation, among others

Vehicle scrap policy for over 20 years old commercial vehicles to go for Cabinet nod in a month, says Nitin Gadkari

Vehicle scrap policy for over 20 years old commercial vehicles to go for Cabinet nod in a month, says Nitin Gadkari

Sun, Mar 25, 2018

The much-awaited vehicle scrap policy was given 'in-principle' approval at a high-level inter-ministerial meeting at the PMO to pave way for scrapping of 20 years old commercial vehicles (CVs) from April 1, 2020. After the Cabinet nod this will be placed before the GST Council as the concessions that "we are liable to give to buyers of new vehicles in lieu of the scrapped ones" is linked to state governments and the Government of India, Nitin Gadkari said

Goa's Mormugao port might shut down if losses mount: Nitin Gadkari

Goa's Mormugao port might shut down if losses mount: Nitin Gadkari

Tue, Mar 20, 2018

Union Shipping Minister Nitin Gadkari was speaking at a ceremony to launch an inland ferry service between the port town and Old Goa near here in the state's North district. "If you keep on opposing everything, then how would we be able to support the port? If the port does not get any consignment, it will have to be closed. If there are losses, it is difficult to give payment without any work," Gadkari said in an indirect reference to the protests against the alleged pollution caused by the port's handling of coal.

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