Mumbai, July 11 (IANS) Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, on Saturday called for deeper cooperation among BRICS nations to build transport systems that are sustainable, resilient, inclusive and future‑ready.Addressing the third ‘BRICS Transport Ministers’ Meeting’ under India’s BRICS Chairship, he said common challenges relating to infrastructure financing, congestion, emissions, road safety and last-mile connectivity require collective solutions.The minister re…
Latest Delhi-Dehradun Economic Corridor News & Updates
New Delhi, July 2 (IANS) The government on Thursday clarified that a road surface cave-in observed on the Delhi-Dehradun Economic Corridor was the result of localised water stagnation following rainfall, coupled with constraints in commissioning the permanent cross-drainage system at the location.The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) observed a road surface cave-in observed at Km 55+480 on the Delhi–Dehradun Economic Corridor during routine route patrolling in the early hours on July…
New Delhi, June 14 (IANS) India has witnessed an unprecedented transformation in its road infrastructure over the last 12 years, from the implementation of Bharatmala Pariyojana and the rapid expansion of the National Highway network to the development of iconic expressways at record construction speed, according to an official factsheet issued on Sunday. Among the most transformative initiatives in the highway sector is Bharatmala Pariyojana, a flagship programme designed to optimise freight an…
Dehradun, June 12 (IANS) Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Friday hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s completion of 12 years in office, effectively making him the longest-serving elected Prime Minister, and recounted how multiple humongous projects have been undertaken in Devbhoomi in the past few years under his guidance. The event was a press conference organised at the state BJP office to applaud and celebrate PM Modi’s stellar achievement.Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dh…
Dehradun, April 27 (IANS) In a significant testament to India’s advancing infrastructure, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami recently completed a road journey from Delhi to Dehradun in just 2.5 hours. The Chief Minister, who was returning from a high-level visit to the national capital, shared his experience of travelling along the newly developed Delhi–Dehradun Economic Corridor, noting that the travel time has been drastically reduced compared to the arduous journeys of the …
New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) Delhi Lieutenant Governor (L-G) T.S. Sandhu on Tuesday joined Baisakhi celebrations, calling for mentoring the youth for preserving our rich cultural legacy. In a message on social media platform X, Delhi L-G Sandhu said, “Delighted to join the Annual Baisakhi celebrations organised by the International Punjabi Society at the India International Centre today.””Baisakhi is far more than a harvest festival — it is a vibrant celebration of resilience, perseverance, and t…
Saharanpur, April 14 (IANS) The newly-inaugurated Delhi–Dehradun Economic Corridor, built at an estimated cost of over Rs 12,000 crore, has received an enthusiastic response from youth, women, and elderly citizens from Saharanpur, who say the project will significantly ease travel and boost development while ensuring safety of wildlife.Local residents described the corridor as a transformative initiative that will not only reduce travel time but also enhance connectivity and open new avenues o…
Dehradun, April 14 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while inaugurating the Rs 12,000 crore Delhi-Dehradun Economic Corridor on Tuesday, reiterated the double-engine government’s commitment for fast-tracking growth in ‘Devbhoomi’ Uttarakhand and also made a fervent appeal for cross-party support to the Women’s Reservation Bill. The Prime Minister also hailed the Pushkar Singh Dhami-led Uttarakhand government for being the first in implementing the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) and spoke about its …
Dehradun, April 14 (IANS) As Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached Dehradun to inaugurate the Delhi–Dehradun Economic Corridor, a spark of optimism was triggered across Uttarakhand, with political leaders, religious representatives, and public figures describing the project as a transformative step for connectivity, tourism, and economic growth in the region.Former Uttarakhand Chief Minister, Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank, lauded the role of Prime Minister Modi, stating that Uttarakhand holds a spec…
Dehradun, April 14 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi was warmly welcomed by an enthusiastic crowd during a roadshow in Dehradun on Tuesday, following his arrival in Uttarakhand to inaugurate the Delhi-Dehradun Economic Corridor. Large numbers of people gathered along the sides of the road, chanting phrases such as “Modiji aapka swagat hai,” “Bharat Mata Ki Jai,” and “Modi, Modi,” while waving the Tricolour and the BJP flag.Dressed in traditional attire from Uttarakhand, women and children also…