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National permit vehicles can now ply without two drivers: Govt

It said the words National Permit or N/P should be inscribed in the front and rear of the vehicles in bold letters

2 min read11 Nov 2018
Politics

Govt eases import norms for motor vehicles of certain categories

The decision has been taken by amending the Central Motor Vehicles Rules 1989 in accordance with the powers under Motor Vehicles Act, said the road transport ministry

1 min read20 Sep 2018
Industry

NHAI move to take ₹25,000 crore unsecured loan from SBI seen affecting its credit ratings

This is SBI's highest long-term unsecured loan to any entity and also the largest ever loan sanctioned to NHAI

2 min read2 Aug 2018
Industry

Govt approves Rs6,441 crore road projects for Nagaland

The ministry of road transport and highways has approved the construction of twelve road stretches in the north-eastern state of Nagaland under SARDP-NE

1 min read14 Mar 2018
Politics

Transport ministry sweetens bid conditions for hiring electric cars

The transport ministry has invited online bids for hiring electric cars, which should be able to run at least 100 km at a stretch, for one year

2 min read17 Apr 2017
Politics

10% of road funds earmarked for safety: Transport secretary Sanjay Mitra

Road transport secretary Sanjay Mitra on the ministry's efforts to revive the infrastructure sector

5 min read27 Mar 2017
Politics

Govt approves hybrid annuity model for highway projects

Under this model, the govt will provide 40% of the project cost to the developer to start work while the remaining investment has to be made by the developer

3 min read28 Jan 2016
Politics

BRO to be brought exclusively under defence ministry: Manohar Parrikar

At present, BRO receives funds from road transport and highways ministry but undertakes tasks assigned by defence ministry

3 min read31 Dec 2014
Companies

Government orders fresh probe in GM recall issue

Ministry of road transport and highways seeks to narrow down list of agencies and officials responsible for alleged violations

3 min read29 Oct 2013
Industry

Law ministry rejects restructuring proposal; setback for GMR Infra

Proposal for restructuring premium payments, the money developers pay NHAI for building a highway, has been rejected

3 min read24 May 2013
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