New Delhi, June 3 (IANS) The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved a landmark two-year scheme aimed at reducing air pollution in the Delhi–NCR region and promoting cleaner mobility.With a total financial outlay of Rs 9,585 crore, including Rs 5,041 crore from the Central Government and an estimated Rs 1,601 crore in tax concessions from the participating states, the scheme seeks to incentivise owners of trucks and buses registered in the Delhi–NCR regi…
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New Delhi, May 29 (IANS) Retired IAS officer and the first Chairman of the Competition Commission of India (CCI), Dhanendra Kumar, died in a fire that broke out at his residence in Delhi’s Hauz Khas area following a suspected air-conditioner blast. His son sustained injuries in the incident and is currently undergoing treatment at a hospital. According to Delhi Police, the incident occurred around 11:18 p.m. on Thursday at Kumar’s residence located in the upscale Hauz Khas locality of South …
New Delhi, May 28 (IANS) In order to unlock value from operational National Highway assets, NHAI on Thursday announced that it has finalised a tentative list of National Highway stretches proposed for monetisation under the Toll-Operate-Transfer (TOT) and Infrastructure Investment Trust (InvIT) modes during the Financial Year 2026–27. However, the list does not include the assets proposed to be monetised through Raajmarg Infra Investment Trust (RIIT) for FY 2026–27, the Ministry of Road Tran…
New Delhi, May 26 (IANS) Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Tuesday approved the construction of a 4-lane Thiruvarur Bypass on the Nagapattinam–Thanjavur section of NH-83 in Tamil Nadu for Rs 1,427.61 crore.The project spans 14.9 kms and also includes the construction of two additional Road Over Bridges (ROBs) on NH-129A and NH-134A, according to a statement from Ministry of Road Transport and Highways.“In Tamil Nadu, we have approved Rs 1,427.61 crore for the construction of a 4-lane Thiruvaru…
New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on Thursday said that there was a strong need for Indian firms to forge joint ventures with US companies to gain access to the latest technologies. In his address at the annual leadership summit of the American Chamber of Commerce (AMCHAM), Gadkari said: “India is the fastest growing major economy while US companies develop lots of new technologies, so it is very important for Indian companies to have joint venture…
Dehradun, May 19 (IANS) Former Uttarakhand Chief Minister Bhuwan Chandra Khanduri passed away at a private hospital in Dehradun on Tuesday at the age of 91 after a prolonged illness, triggering a wave of grief across the state and among political leaders from different parties. Maj Gen Khanduri breathed his last at Max Hospital in Dehradun, where he had been undergoing treatment for age-related health complications. His demise has been widely mourned not only as the passing of a senior political…
New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) India’s ethanol production capacity has scaled to about 2,000 crore litres, with additional 400 crore litres expected to be operational by fiscal 2027, a new report has said.The report from CareEdge Ratings said that the demand under E20 blending is only roughly 1,100 crore litres, with nonfuel demand of around 300-350 crore litres.Only around 60 per cent of offered ethanol is being absorbed, leaving utilisation pressures across the sector. The surplus has led to the s…
New Delhi/Aizawl, May 5 (IANS) Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari has assured Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma of comprehensive support to upgrade National Highways and major road networks in the state, aiming to significantly improve connectivity in the mountainous region, officials said on Tuesday. A senior functionary of the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) said that Lalduhoma’s meeting with Gadkari in the national capital on Monday night focused extensively on critical…
New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) The government has proposed widening the definition of automotive fuels to include higher blends of ethanol and biodiesel, as part of efforts to promote cleaner and more diversified energy use in the transport sector, according to a draft notification issued by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways.The draft seeks amendments to the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989, to enable the use of ethanol blends up to 100 per cent (E100) and 85 per cent (E85), along with b…
New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) on Friday said that it has strengthened oversight of large-scale infrastructure development through its PAIMANA platform, which is currently tracking 1,941 central sector projects worth Rs 41.50 lakh crore as of March. The government said the digital monitoring system is enhancing transparency, enabling timely reviews, and supporting data-driven decision-making across ministries.According to the latest upd…