New Delhi, April 4 (IANS) Union Road Transport and Highway Minister Nitin Gadkari on Saturday announced a series of highway development and infrastructure projects for six states — Odisha, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Rajasthan — valued at Rs 3,200 crore to improve connectivity, road safety, and boost regional economies.In Odisha, an allocation of Rs 447.11 crore has been approved for the upgradation of the 103.52-km Kurumpuri–Raj Khariar section across NH-353 and NH-59, spannin…
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Kutch, March 22 (IANS) The Khadir Bet region of Kutch in Gujarat is undergoing a major overhaul in terms of road transport and connectivity.The 22-kilometre-long road is in the final stages of construction and may soon be opened for the public. Once built, it will cut across the white desert and the sea, stretching from Ekal to Bambhanka.Modelled after Kutch’s ‘Road to Heaven’ and built at a cost ofRs 140 crore, this ‘Road to Infinity’ will benefit a population of over 12,000 across 12…
New Delhi/Bhuj, March 10 (IANS) Union Road Transport and Highways Minister, Nitin Gadkari, on Tuesday approved a Rs 650.42 crore project to develop a key highway corridor in Kutch district aimed at improving connectivity across the remote region of Gujarat.The project involves the construction of the 165.58-kilometre Lakhpat–Gaduli–Jara–Hajipir–Khavda–Kandavan–Dholavira section of National Highway-754K as a two-lane road with paved shoulder configuration.The corridor runs through sev…
Gandhinagar, Feb 1 (IANS) Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Sunday said the Union Budget 2026–27, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, would accelerate India’s reform agenda towards becoming a developed and self-reliant nation, while delivering long-term benefits for Gujarat.CM Patel said, “This Budget moves the reform express forward for a developed and Aatmanirbhar Bharat under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.”He said the Budget, prepared at Kartavya Bhavan, is ce…
Gandhinagar, Jan 14 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel inaugurated the Gandhinagar kite festival on Wednesday, marking the commencement of ‘Patang Utsav 2026’ in the city.The Chief Minister extended greetings and warm wishes to the people on ‘Uttarayan’, an auspicious period in Hindu calendar symbolising the onset of longer days.On the joyous and festive occasion of Uttarayan 2026, the Chief Minister also joined the citizens in kite-flying and other festivities.The Chief Minister …