New Delhi: Work on the Raipur–Dhanbad (Rajganj) Economic Corridor is steadily progressing, with several key stretches already completed and others nearing their final stages, according to the Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. The ambitious corridor was approved under Bharatmala Pariyojana Phase I. “This Economic Corridor will boost the economy as well as social growth of the entire region of Chhattisgarh & Jharkhand. Various representations were received to expedite the c...Read More

New Delhi: With the aim to modernize the national highways across the country, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has invited bids for the appointment of consultants to prepare a Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the implementation of smart highway lighting on national highways. The initiative aims to significantly enhance road safety by improving visibility at critical locations, including urban stretches, medians, and junctions, thereby helping to reduce accidents. Beyond safety,...Read More

Latur: The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has invited proposals from eligible technical consultants for the preparation of a Detailed Project Report (DPR) for a new four-lane Outer Ring Road around Latur city in Maharashtra. The project envisages a high-speed divided carriageway with a tentative length of 60 km. The consultancy assignment aims to assess the technical, economic, and financial viability of the project and prepare the required documentation for international or domest...Read More

New Delhi, January 24, 2026 – In a significant push towards modernizing India's road infrastructure and curbing the alarming rate of traffic accidents, the Union government has allocated a dedicated 30 GHz radio spectrum band for Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) communication technology. Announced by Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari during a consultative committee meeting on Friday, this move is poised to lay the foundation for advanced connected safety systems across the natio...Read More

Guwahati: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to visit Assam on February 14, during which he is likely to inaugurate the much-awaited bridge connecting Guwahati and North Guwahati, according to indications from the state government. If confirmed, this will mark the Prime Minister’s third visit to Assam within three months, ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stated during a Facebook Live interaction that discussions are underway with the Union G...Read More

Rajesh Shekhar, New Delhi, January 25, 2026 — In a significant step toward revolutionizing travel between the national capital and the Uttarakhand hills, sections of the ambitious Delhi-Dehradun Expressway (also known as the Delhi–Saharanpur–Dehradun Economic Corridor) have commenced trial operations, with authorities allowing limited public access to test infrastructure readiness and traffic flow. The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) initiated trial runs on key initial stret...Read More

Indian Railways is set to introduce a Sleeper Vande Bharat Express between Howrah and New Delhi, passing through major stations in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, including Mokama, Kiul, Patna and Buxar. The new service will significantly reduce travel time and enhance passenger comfort on the busy eastern–northern rail corridor. The Sleeper Vande Bharat will cover the approximately 1,500-km journey in just 14 hours, operating at a maximum speed of 125 kmph. This will be the second Sleeper Vande B...Read More