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No trees, no completion certificate: NHAI mandates 80% plantation and 90% sapling survival along National Highways

National Highways Authority of India mandates 80 percent plantation coverage for project completion. A minimum ninety percent sapling survival rate is now required during maintenance. Financial withholdings will enforce plantation completion until targets are achieved. This ensures plantation obligations are not overlooked during project certification. The authority seeks expert assistance…

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BRICS Summit: Delhi govt to inspect key route from Bharat Mandapam to IGI airport, spruce up city parts

Delhi government officials will inspect the BRICS Summit route on Saturday. The inspection covers roads, footpaths, drainage, and overall civic appearance. Various departments including PWD and Delhi Police will participate in this important exercise. Officials will review traffic management and ensure preparedness around the airport. This inspection aims to ensure…

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SC flags highway encroachments; asks NHAI why CCTV can't be installed at toll plazas

The Supreme Court questioned the National Highways Authority of India regarding highway encroachments and stationary vehicles. Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta suggested installing camera surveillance systems at toll plazas. The court noted that illegal parking on highways contributes significantly to road accidents. Ministries and the Tamil Nadu government were…

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Can a right to collect toll become taxable payment? The GST question

A Supreme Court case questions whether a government-granted right to collect tolls constitutes non-monetary payment for highway construction. This dispute could impact public-private partnerships across infrastructure sectors. The court must distinguish between a toll right, the actual toll paid by motorists, and deferred payments, ensuring that valuable entitlements are not…

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NHAI's new AI rule for pothole-free, top-quality highways: How projects above Rs 500 crore will now have to use AI-powered machines to prevent quality shortcuts

NHAI has mandated the use of automated construction technology for major highway projects. The technology will be deployed across key layers of highway construction, with real-time data sharing expected to minimise human error and ensure uniform construction standards. Industry players, however, have cautioned against implementing the mandate in a piecemeal…

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Delhi-Mumbai Expressway: 9-km DND Flyway-Jaitpur stretch opens on trial, easing commute for East and South Delhi

A 9-km section of the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway is now open for trial runs. This new stretch connects DND Flyway and Jaitpur, easing travel for many commuters. Motorists can now access the expressway directly from east and south Delhi areas. Full connectivity to Vadodara is anticipated by December this year. A…

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NHAI tightens ambulance norms for highway accidents, Rs 10,000 fine for missing 10-minute deadline

Ambulances on national highways now face a ten thousand rupee penalty for slow response. The National Highways Authority of India has tightened service agreements for emergency vehicles. These revised norms aim to improve response times and provide timely assistance. Penalties also apply for technology lapses and delayed ticket responses. Quick…

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ED files chargesheets in 2 PMLA cases against Anil Ambani Group companies, ex-executives

The Enforcement Directorate has filed chargesheets in two money-laundering cases involving Reliance Anil Ambani Group companies and former executives. The cases concern alleged diversion of funds linked to road projects and Reliance Communications, with the ED attaching assets in both investigations.

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NHAI to bid out 54 highway projects worth Rs 1.80 lakh cr in FY27

National Highways Authority of India plans to bid out 54 projects this fiscal year. These projects will cover 2,442 kilometers with a capital cost of Rs 1.80 lakh crore. This is a significant reduction compared to the previous year's identified projects. Projects will be awarded across thirteen states using various…

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NHAI plans 12-km elevated road from Lal Kuan to Dadri; Ghaziabad commuters could soon get a faster route to Noida International Airport

A feasibility study is underway for a proposed 12-kilometre six-lane elevated road connecting Lal Kuan and Dadri in Uttar Pradesh. The project aims to ease traffic congestion on the busy GT Road corridor and improve connectivity between Ghaziabad and surrounding areas. It is also expected to provide faster access to…

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Residents living within 20 km of toll plazas can now buy local passes through Rajmargyatra App: NHAI

Earlier, commuters were required to visit the toll plaza physically and submit supporting documents to establish their eligibility. Under the new digital framework, the entire process can now be digitally completed within a few minutes.

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NHAI suspends officials after Delhi-Dehradun Expressway section cave-in video goes viral

Following a Delhi-Dehradun Expressway cave-in, NHAI has suspended key personnel and issued show-cause notices. The incident, attributed to waterlogging after rains and issues with a drainage system, occurred on July 1, 2026. Local resistance reportedly hindered the permanent drainage setup. Restoration is complete, and an interim drain is being built…

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Delhi-Dehradun Expressway: NHAI blames drainage issues for road cave-in, acts against officials, contractor

Following a road surface cave-in on the Delhi-Dehradun Economic Corridor, the National Highways Authority of India has initiated disciplinary action. A show-cause notice has been issued to the project director, key officials suspended, and the contractor faces debarment. The incident, attributed to water stagnation and delayed drainage work due to…

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Guwahati ring road faces wildlife scrutiny after HC intervention

The Gauhati High Court has mandated an ecological impact study for the Amchang Wildlife Sanctuary. This study by the Wildlife Institute of India is required before construction begins on the Rs 5,730 crore Guwahati Ring Road project. The court's order ensures environmental concerns are addressed. No trees will be felled…

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NHAI lines up 17 highway assets spanning 1,692 km for monetisation in FY27

National Highways Authority of India plans to monetize 17 highway assets spanning over 1,600 km in FY 2026-27. These stretches are located across nine states. The monetisation will occur through Toll-Operate-Transfer and Infrastructure Investment Trust routes. This initiative aims to attract investment for highway development. It will unlock capital for…

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2025 landslide in Shimla Act of God, NHAI tells NGT, rejects compensation claim

The National Highways Authority of India has told the National Green Tribunal that it is not liable for compensation for agricultural land damaged by a May 2025 landslide in Shimla. NHAI claims the incident was an 'Act of God' due to heavy rainfall. The authority also questioned the horticulture department's…

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Capital Infra Trust to distribute Rs 436 cr to unitholders in FY26

Capital Infra Trust declared a total distribution of Rs 436 crore to unitholders for the last fiscal, including Rs 117.97 crore for the fourth quarter. The infrastructure investment trust, sponsored by Gawar Construction Ltd., saw its AUM increase by 42% to Rs 6,611.4 crore.

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Bengal government gives nod for handover of seven national highway stretches to NHAI, NHIDCL

West Bengal has given in-principle approval to transfer seven national highway stretches to central agencies. This move clears the way for long-pending infrastructure development works. The National Highways Authority of India and the National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd will now undertake these projects. These developments will significantly improve…

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Road InvITs AUM to grow 30 pc this fiscal, led by asset monetisation surge: Report

Road InvlTs assets will grow 30 percent this fiscal year, leading to an impressive Rs3.9 lakh crore in assets managed by March 2027. The growth is driven by monetisation of toll road assets by NHAI and hybrid annuity model asset sales. Investor pool is widening and leverage is controlled. This…

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NHAI settles arbitration claims in Panipat-Jalandhar Highway project cases

The National Highways Authority of India has successfully settled two major arbitration cases. An arbitral tribunal awarded NHAI Rs 819.96 crore. These disputes involved the Panipat-Jalandhar section of NH-44. Claims by concessionaires exceeded Rs 8,375 crore.

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Swabhiman House: The Lone Holdout Delaying the Delhi–Dehradun Expressway

On Tuesday, Narendra Modi inaugurated the much-awaited Delhi–Dehradun Economic Corridor, a 213-km high-speed, access-controlled expressway designed to significantly improve connectivity between the two cities. The project promises to reduce travel time from more than six hours to approximately 2.5 hours, marking a major milestone in regional infrastructure development.

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Why does FASTag have to be so complicated?

This story started with an innocuous text that dropped into my SMS inbox from ICICI Bank. “ICICI Bank FASTag will be deactivated if Know Your Vehicle verification is not completed before 15-11-25,” it said.

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Kashmir’s apple farmers face Rs 2,000 cr loss as NH-44 closure strands thousands of trucks

“I don’t even have money for poison to kill myself. All my harvested apples have rotted before reaching the markets after the NH-44 was shut,” said Ezaj Ahmed, apple farmer from Anantnag district of Kashmir.

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CBI arrests NHAI GM, 3 others over graft charges

Ramprit Paswan, the accused general manager of the NHAI, had allegedly sought the bribe of Rs 15 lakh for "extending undue favours in processing and passing of the bills related to the contracts/works of the NHAI", the CBI said in a statement. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Big News: After UP STF exposed multi-billion rupee toll scam, NHAI takes action, issues strict directives

A multi-billion rupee scam was going on at toll plazas operated by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) across the country, but no one had a clue about it. Read the full story on Dynamite News:

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