Nitin Gadkari retains Road Transport and Highways Ministry
PM Modi Cabinet 3.0 Update: The first cabinet meeting is going on after Narendra Modi took oath as PM for the third time.
Jun 10, 2024, 19:22 PM IST
Speed limits on expressways will increase to 140 km/hour? Check what Gadkari has to say
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari is in favour of increasing the maximum speed limit on expressways to 140 km per hour.
Oct 08, 2021, 18:12 PM IST
Transport Ministry amends 2 schemes to boost electric vehicles adoption
The Ministry had received representations from a few states regarding issues in implementing the two schemes, because of the exemption given to these vehicles from the requirement of a permit.
Aug 11, 2021, 21:44 PM IST
Govt plans to introduce luxury public transport buses
Volvo is ready to run buses on methanol, which can easily be manufactured in the country, Road Transport and Highways Minister Gadkari said.
Jul 13, 2017, 16:53 PM IST
Govt completes inspection 1.6 lakh bridges, plans new tech
The ministry last year launched the Integrated Bridge Management System (IBMS) to create data of all bridges and culverts in the country as part of steps to avert mishaps.
Jul 02, 2017, 16:07 PM IST
HC seeks stand of highways ministry on speed governors issue
A vacation bench of Justices to file their replies within two weeks on the plea by Motor Vehicles and Allied Industries Association.
May 25, 2017, 17:23 PM IST
NGT asks Centre to clarify status of plea on BS-IV norms in SC
The National Green Tribunal has directed the Centre to clarify whether parallel proceedings were going on in the Supreme Court on a plea related to the scheduled introduction of BS-IV norms from April 1.
Mar 27, 2017, 18:30 PM IST
Highways Ministry proposes doubling up 22 pan India highway stretches as airstrips
Road Transport and Highways Ministry is working on a proposal with Ministry of Defence to construct runways on highway stretches and 22 such spots have been identified across the country.
Oct 16, 2016, 11:34 AM IST
Soon all cars to come with overspeeding alert system, airbags
Government will soon make it mandatory to put an overspeeding warning system with beeps or continuous alarms and airbags in all cars, while cameras would be also installed on roads to check errant drivers.
Sep 11, 2016, 10:30 AM IST
Government comes out with draft norms for Euro VI emission standard
After having decided to move up directly to Euro VI emission norms for petrol and diesel from April 1, 2020, the government has come out with draft rules on emission standards for various categories of vehicles.
Feb 28, 2016, 14:22 PM IST
Don't get shocked if you find an aircraft hovering over you on national highway!
You may find it scary if you happen to see a low lying aircraft while passing by a under-construction national highway project!
Jan 10, 2016, 14:27 PM IST
Gadkari assures Arunachal of funds for road projects
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has assured Arunachal Pradesh that all road projects including state highways and the Itanagar- Banderdewa four-lane national highway will be taken up without land compensation.
Dec 08, 2015, 16:10 PM IST
Separate Transport Department on anvil: Nitin Gadkari
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.
Aug 16, 2015, 15:41 PM IST
