Geo-fencing to map vehicle route; pilot run expected on Delhi-Mumbai highway

India, World Bank ink $375 mn deal to help develop country's first waterway

The central government's highway award and construction target for the current fiscal is dominated by the Bharatmala scheme.

The ministry also wants to extend support to states through a special provision from the proposed Rs 25,000 crore fund for electric bus and personal rapid transport initiatives.

Opposition-ruled states of Kerala, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu opposing the Bill as they fear losing some of their powers

Toll booths may be kept 50 km apart for seamless travel

Plans to offer up to 10% of project cost as bonus to highway contractors, compared to 5% at present

Once the scheme is implemented 70-80 per cent of the freight would move along national highways as against the current 40 per cent, says Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari.

In view of cost, these vehicles will justify deployment only as public buses, taxis, three-wheelers

The solar rooftop system will generate 7,200 kilowatts per system per year, and it will be used for powering internal lights, fans, and other electrical systems of the coach.

The tunnel would provide all-weather connectivity between Srinagar and Leh-Ladakh

On June 1, 2010, under Indian Ports Act, 1908, govt declared Port Blair as 13th major port in India

The highest ever average daily construction rate of 130 km has been achieved for rural roads

A task force, under the chairmanship of the secretary (tourism), with the secretary (shipping) as co-chairperson, has been constituted to promote cruise tourism in the country, reports Megha Manchanda.

Bharti may look at gaining market share pre-merger and benefit from a lower capex intensity

Parks would cut transport cost by 10% for industries, allow freight movement on larger trucks and rail.

Bharti to spend Rs 1,600 cr for spectrum payout over 10 yrs; Telenor to service its own debt.

Given the escalating cost of doing business, the revenue opportunity is decreasing and consolidation is an inevitable part of the industry.

When Nitin Gadkari took charge as Road Transport and Highways Minister in 2014, he had set a target of constructing 40 km a day in two years. But construction at this point is a mere 16 km a day. Megha Manchanda on what ails the road sector.

Road ministry identified bike-sharing, carpooling and e-rickshaws as ways to deal with rising pollution in major cities.