Tag: NHAI
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CBI arrests NHAI project manager in a graft case
The CBI on Friday arrested a project manager of the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) and an another person for allegedly seeking a bribe of Rs 2 lakh for regularising a roadside eatery in Tamil Nadu, an agency spokesperson said. The spokesperson said that one M Rayar owned a 6,000-sq feet land at Poonthottam …
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October 27, 2017 -
10 lakh saplings planted along national highways
National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has so far planted about 10 lakh plants along national highways in this monsoon season, official statement said. This includes about 4 lakh avenue plants and about 6 lakh plants on the highway medians. The plantation drive is part of NHAI’s initiatives towards ensuring the values of Swachh Bharat …
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October 5, 2017 -
Govt official alleges land compensation scam, suggests CBI probe
Alleging misappropriation of funds worth crores of rupees, Meerut Divisional Commissioner Prabhat Kumar has recommended a CBI probe into distribution of compensation against the land acquired for Meerut -Delhi Expressway, Eastern Peripheral Expressway and other projects of National Highway Authority of India. Kumar has also recommended action against the than District Magistrates of Ghaziabad Vimal …
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October 5, 2017 -
Gadkari to launch 5-day free eye-check up for truckers on 2 Oct
The Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari will launch the nationwide five-day Free Eye Check-up Campaign and distribution of spectacles for truck drivers, cleaners and helpers at Panjari Toll Plaza, Nagpur Bypass, in Maharashtra on 2 October. Free eye check-up camps for drivers is one of the many programmes undertaken by National Highways Authority of …
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October 1, 2017 -
NGT directs NHAI to maintain green cover along highways
The National Green Tribunal has directed the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) to maintain the mandatory green cover along national and state highways in order to maintain ecological balance. A bench headed by NGT Chairperson Justice Swatanter Kumar also directed the Delhi government, the Haryana and Rajasthan governments to ensure plantation on government land …
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September 8, 2017 -
NHAI launches mobile apps for electronic toll collection
The National Highways Authority of India on Thursday launched two mobile apps to ensure smooth functioning of the Electronic Toll Collection system. The two apps — MyFASTag and FASTag Partner — will facilitate the availability of FASTags for electronic toll collection making it possible to buy or recharge FASTags online, an NHAI statement said. NHAI …
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August 17, 2017 -
Centre begins process to probe $1.18 mn ‘bribery’ in NHAI
The government has initiated action on the reports alleging payment of 1.18 million dollar bribes to the officials of the NHAI by an American firm, the Lok Sabha was informed on Thursday. Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari said it was reported in media that M/S CDM Smith, through its employees and agents, and …
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August 3, 2017 -
India to take up road and highway projects abroad: Nitin Gadkari
The government is planning to launch a dedicated international subsidiary of the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) to take up roads and highway projects abroad, particularly in South Asia. Simultaneously, India is also looking forward to setting up joint ventures (JVs) for road construction in neighbouring countries. Union Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari said his …
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June 4, 2017 -
Govt to develop 15 multi-modal logistics parks
The government is planning to develop multi-modal logistics parks at 15 locations all over India at an estimated cost of Rs.33,000 crore, said an official on Monday. As part of the plan, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) on Monday inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation Ltd …
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May 15, 2017 -
12 new expressways to be constructed: Gadkari
At least a dozen new expressways would be constructed in the coming year to connect various states in the country, of which three will be started in 2017, it was announced here Friday. "Eastern Peripheral Highway is just the beginning. We will make 12 such express highways. Three of such highways will be started in …
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April 28, 2017 -
‘Indian highways completion is highest in FY17’
Despite extended monsoons and demonetisation, the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) has achieved the best track record in completing highway projects during the current financial year ending March, an analyst report said on Friday. "Financial year (FY)17 highway completion will be the best ever. On the back of current pickup in execution, we expect …
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March 24, 2017