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

Maligaon: The North East Frontier Railway (NFR) is making steady and rapid progress on the strategically significant Dimapur (Dhansiri)–Kohima (Jubza) new railway line project, which will connect Nagaland’s capital, Kohima, to the national railway network for the first time. The project marks a major milestone in strengthening rail connectivity across the North Eastern region. The project spans a total length of 78.42 kilometres, passing through Karbi Anglong district of Assam and Chumuke...Read More

New Delhi: In a major step to prevent fraud in vehicle pollution checks, the Delhi Transport Department has made it mandatory for all Pollution Under Control (PUC) centres in the capital to record video footage of the emissions test and upload it to the government portal. The decision has been taken on the directions of the Delhi government after investigations revealed large-scale irregularities at several PUC centres. According to the Transport Department, many centres were either not uploa...Read More

  Rajesh Shekhar, Ayodhya: The long-awaited and ambitious Ayodhya–Gonda–Balrampur six-lane National Highway project for Devipatan Mandal has been finalized and sent to the Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways for approval. Once completed, the 65-kilometre-long highway is expected to provide a major boost to transport, tourism, and industrial development across the region. The proposed highway will include an 8-kilometre stretch of the Ayodhya Ring Road. The project gained...Read More