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Divisional Commissioner directs DCs to resolve NHAI land issue on priority

JAMMU:: Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Ramesh Kumar, presided over a meeting involving Deputy Commissioners (DCs) and National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) officers, on Momday.

The Times of India

In Gujarat, after fake government offices, now a fake toll plaza

Gujarat Police book 5 for running fake toll plaza to help vehicles bypass genuine one & charge less. Accused reportedly collected ₹75 crore from vehicles over a year. Retired IPS officer claims ₹82 crore collected in 18 months. Strict action to be taken against guilty.

The Hindu

Expedite steps to complete centrally sponsored projects, says Rahul

MP Rahul Gandhi urged Wayanad district admin to expedite Centrally sponsored projects. PWD officials said 11 roads sanctioned, 5 completed, tendering for rest. Mr. Gandhi directed NHAI to widen Thamarassery Ghat section, improve infra at Mananthavady Medical College. DISHA meeting assessed progress of Ayushman Bharat, Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, Swachh…

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Chennai elevated bypass to be re-laid

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Moulding the Himalayas needs caution

The Uttarkashi tunnel collapse has thrown light on the major flaws in the infrastructure development in the Indian Himalayan Region

The Hindu

India Tunnel Collapse 'Wake-up Call' For Modi's Infrastructure Drive

India's aggressive infrastructure push into the ecologically fragile Himalayan mountains has been given a "wake-up call" by the collapse of a road tunnel that trapped 41 men, environmental experts say.

International Business Times

Banyans of Chevella in Telangana live for another day

Citizens' movements in Telangana have had success in protecting trees & environment, such as Kasu Brahmananda Reddy National Park & Khajaguda. A petition to protect Chevella Banyans led to NGT ordering an EIA, though the fate of the trees is uncertain.

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Atishi submits fresh report to Delhi CM on corruption allegations against chief secretary in land compensation 'scam'

Delhi Vigilance Minister Atishi on Wednesday submitted a supplementary report to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on corruption allegations against Chief Secretary Naresh Kumar and his son in the alleged corruption case regarding NHAI Dwarka E-way land compensation. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Delhi chief secy vs The Wire: Court tells portal to take down ‘defamatory article’ over land deal

The Delhi High Court today directed news outlet The Wire to pull down its article on Delhi chief secretary Naresh Kumar, pointing to a potential conflict of interest in the land acquisition by the NHAI for the Dwarka Expressway project, Bar and Bench reported.

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NH 66 development: Samithi to intensify agitation

Janakeeya Samithi intensifies agitation to demand publication of EIA and SIA reports for Edappally-Muthakunnam NH 66 corridor. NHAI must ensure drains don't block access, build service roads and underpasses. MP Hibi Eden icalls for elevated highway to avoid land acquisition.

The Hindu

NHAI projects switching over to BhoomiRashi portal

NHAI is implementing ₹40,000 crore worth of projects via BhoomiRashi portal, which allows for all processes from basic project details to payment to be carried out online. The portal makes the process transparent and accessible to officials, with payments made directly to the landowner's account. A workshop was conducted to…

The Hindu

NHAI team inspects flyover works in Rajamahendravaram

NHAI team led by Anil Chowdary and MP Margani Bharat inspect progress of Morampudi flyover in Rajamahendravaram. Construction likely to be completed by Jan end. 5 flyovers sanctioned on NH by Ministry of Road Transport.

The Hindu

Uncertainty prevails over Edappally-Aroor elevated highway

Uncertainty looms over Edappally-Aroor elevated highway on NH 66 Bypass due to Centre yet to reinstate it in Bharatamala project. Delay in State govt taking call on GST/royalty waiver and 25% land acquisition cost may further delay the busiest NH stretch in Kerala. NHAI to include stretch in Bharatamala once…

The Hindu

NGT orders NHAI to conduct environmental impact assessment to minimise loss of Chevella Banyans

NGT orders NHAI to conduct EIA study to minimise tree loss for NH 163 expansion between Hyderabad and Bijapur. MoEF to issue terms of reference and complete process in 4 months.

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Madras High Court dispenses with personal appearance of former Chennai Collector in suo motu contempt proceedings

. Madras High Court dispenses with personal appearance of former Collector J. Vijaya Rani in suo motu contempt proceedings. AAG informs court she is on election duty in another State. Judge directs IAS officer to appear on Dec 11 & directs NHAI Project Director to file report on orders passed…

The Hindu

Mysuru will be developed as Bengaluru’s twin city, claims Minister

State govt. plans to develop Mysuru as twin city of Bengaluru. Projects incl. flyover at Manipal Hospital junction, Peripheral Ring Road & group housing. CM Siddaramaiah keen to resolve traffic woes & construct 4-5 flyovers at ₹2,500-3,000 cr. NHAI to conduct survey to plan traffic infrastructure & skywalks. Officials to…

The Hindu

NHAI urged to complete preparatory works prior to barricading Edappally-Aroor NH 66 Bypass for elevated highway project

Motorists urge NHAI to take precautions for Edappally-Aroor NH Bypass construction. Widening bell-mouths, black-topping, relocating utilities, removing encroachments, and proactive measures to ensure safe movement of vehicles & pedestrians are needed. NATPAC's expertise should be used.

The Hindu

Road and bridge inauguration postponed once more in Idukki

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Malayil Kallan cave emerging as a major tourist spot in Munnar

alayil Kallan Guha (rock cave) on the Gap road stretch in the Munnar-Bodimettu stretch of the Kochi-Dhanushkodi National Highway in Munnar has emerged as one of the major tourist attractions in Munnar.

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Minister to discuss flyover project at Manipal Hospital junction on Bengaluru-Mysuru Highway

Min. Urban Dev. Suresh to review progress of DPR for flyover, underpass, rotary at Manipal Hospital junction in Mysuru. He will also review progress of work on the preparation of the Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the peripheral ring road.

The Hindu

Encroachments razed at new bus bay on Chennai-Bengaluru Highway in Vellore

The Hindu

New roundabout at Arcot junction near Ranipet being built to prevent accidents

NHAI constructing new roundabout at Arcot town junction near Ranipet to prevent accidents. 110 fatal accidents reported in district since Jan 2023, 96 on State Highways, 14 on Chennai-Bengaluru highway. Roundabout to cover 1,500 sq.ft, fenced, native saplings, blinkers, reflectors, warning sign boards, zebra markings, separate pedestrian pathways, street lights,…

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Mandya DC highlights incomplete works along Bengaluru Mysuru highway

NHAI asked to resolve incomplete and unattended works on Bengaluru-Mysuru Highway on priority basis. DC lists 8 works and 15 locations with incomplete works, incl. drainage, streetlights, road humps, foot over bridge, sign boards, road markings, median heights, and toilets. DC requests NHAI's personal intervention to resolve issues and avoid…

The Hindu

Free-left turns are not really free in Kochi

TRC to address traffic snarls due to narrow/non-existent/encroached free-left turns at junctions in November. Road users, enforcement personnel complain of PWD, NHAI, civic agencies failing to ensure free left turns. Traffic police cabins, footpaths, haphazard parking obstructing free left turns. NATPAC, SiRST, MVD, police must ensure wide free left turns,…

The Hindu

Tourism players peeved at garbage heaps beside roads in Kochi

Garbage heaps on Willingdon Island, Edappally-Aroor NH 66 Bypass, and NH 544 have become an eyesore, leaving tourism stakeholders fuming. The Kochi Corporation is trying to clear the garbage, but people are still wantonly dumping it. The NHAI has installed bollards to prevent dumping on Container Road. Tourism season has…

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