Separate Transport Department on anvil: Nitin Gadkari

Last Updated: Sunday, August 16, 2015, 15:41

Gadkari said the step is intended to streamline issues related to motor vehicles as its gamut is huge and involves issues ranging from fuel technology to motor body specifications, fuel emissions, among other aspects.

Bill for converting 101 rivers into waterways in next session

Last Updated: Sunday, July 5, 2015, 11:35

Keen on promoting water transport, the government will introduce a bill in the upcoming monsoon session of Parliament that seeks to convert 101 rivers across the country into waterways.

PM Modi reviews performance of national highways programme

Last Updated: Thursday, July 2, 2015, 22:30

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley and Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari were also present at the meeting, an official statement said on Thursday.

Sadbhav Engineering-led JV bags Rs 454 cr road project in Punjab

Last Updated: Monday, June 1, 2015, 14:55

"Company will lead the joint venture with 51 percent participation share," it said.

Centre announces Rs 20,000-cr road projects for North-East

Last Updated: Saturday, May 2, 2015, 17:51

Currently, Rs 31,025 crore worth of roads running into over 3,700 km are under development, which are being constructed by 10 players through 104 projects.

Govt plans to build 30 kms a day roads in two years: Gadkari

Last Updated: Monday, March 9, 2015, 15:43

"We want to build 30 kms of road in the next two years," Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari said while replying to a question during Question Hour.

Rs 10 lakh cr investment in highways, shipping by 2019: Nitin Gadkari

Last Updated: Sunday, February 22, 2015, 13:32

Unveiling plans for Rs 10 lakh crore investment in highways and shipping sectors by 2019, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Sunday said the face of India's basic infrastructure will be changed in five years.

NHIDCL to work on Rs 34,300 cr projects in first tranche: Gadkari

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 28, 2015, 15:01

He said NHICL, on the lines of NHAI, will expedite projects mainly in North Eastern regions and strategic areas like in parts sharing international borders to boost economic activities besides job creations.

Govt sanctions Rs 10 crore to CRRI to map accident spots in Delhi

Last Updated: Friday, January 16, 2015, 14:33

The government has sanctioned Rs 10 crore to Central Road Research Institute (CRRI) for locating regular accident-prone spots in Delhi and suggest remedies to curb fatalities.

Govt sets up panel for safety features in new vehicles

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 16, 2014, 15:49

Government has constituted a panel for introducing certain safety features in new vehicles, and is taking steps towards harmonising safety norms for cars followed globally, Parliament was informed on Tuesday.

Govt plans Rail Corp exclusively for major ports: Gadkari

Last Updated: Sunday, December 14, 2014, 12:17

To bolster port development, the Centre plans to set up a Railway Corporation exclusively to build rail connectivity to 12 major ports.

Developers, banks lose Rs 400 cr/day due to decision delays: Gadkari

Last Updated: Monday, December 1, 2014, 13:47

The minister said he was given the uphill task of untangling investments worth Rs 1,80,000 crore in the sector due to lag in land acquisition, forest and environmental clearances.