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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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Stagnant water at Kovaneri Bridge near Valliyoor turns into an accident zone on national highway

The stagnant rainwater on the National Highways Authority of India’s four-lane road at Kovaneri near Valliyoor, which has seen several accidents claiming 14 lives in the past, took one more life on Saturday

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Decision on vertical clearance of bridges during NH 66 widening may be left to State govt.

Major Irrigation department report to District Collector on bridge clearance for NH 66 widening, with concerns over vertical clearance.

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60 AI-powered cameras to be installed on Bengaluru-Mysuru highway

NHAI installs 60 AI-powered cameras on Bengaluru-Mysuru highway to enforce traffic rules and penalize violators efficiently.

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Accidents on NH bypass sends alarm bells ringing; clamour for dedicated bus bays grows louder

Demand for safety measures on congested NH 66 bypass after fatal accidents; experts urge NHAI to relocate bus stops.

The Hindu

KMRL to do techno-feasibility study for metro viaduct over elevated highway on Edappally-Aroor bypass

KMRL plans to study feasibility of constructing metro viaduct over NHAI's proposed highway, enhancing connectivity in Kochi.

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NHAI to take a call on elevated highway after announcement of LS poll results

NHAI to decide on constructing elevated highway on Edappally-Aroor NH 66 bypass post Lok Sabha poll results.

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Three national highway stretches passing through Pudukottai district to become greener

Three national highway stretches passing through Pudukottai district are poised to become greener under the Green Tamil Nadu Mission in a bid to reduce the impact of air pollution

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Government Order exempting royalty, GST for raw materials for proposed Kochi Bypass to be issued shortly

NHAI prepares for Kochi Bypass project as State government plans to exempt royalty and GST for raw materials.

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Chennai-Tada NH widening project nears completion as contractor resumes work on pending structures

Over 95.75% of Chennai-Tada National Highway widening complete, contractor resumes work after settlement with NHAI.

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Encroachments to be razed for elevated corridor work on Chennai-Bengaluru Highway in Ambur

NHAI to resume demolition of illegal structures for vehicular underpass construction on Chennai-Bengaluru Highway near Tirupattur.

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Tenders invited for three flyovers and an underpass on GST Road near Uthiramerur

Tenders invited for construction of flyovers and underpass on GST Road between Chengalpattu and Tindivanam at ₹110 crore.

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Road over the Sengipatti vehicular underpass on national highway reopened to two-way traffic

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has reopened the main carriageway over the vehicular underpass (VUP) at Sengipatti on the Tiruchi-Thanjavur National Highway to two-way traffic

The Hindu

New toll rates on highways to be effective only after Lok Sabha election

According to a senior NHAI official, the change in toll fee is part of an annual exercise to revise the rates that are linked to the changes in the Wholesale Price Index-based inflation.

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