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Environment ministry’s expert panel clears Varanasi to Kolkata expressway

Environment ministry’s expert panel clears Varanasi to Kolkata expressway

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New Delhi, An expert panel of the environment ministry has recommended the grant of environment clearance to a 235-km greenfield expressway connecting Varanasi and Kolkata, which requires the diversion of more than 103 hectares of reserved and protected forest land in West Bengal. Environment ministry’s expert panel clears Varanasi to Kolkata expressway A part of the proposed National Highways Authority of India project, which involves the construction of a four-to-six lane expressway and costs ₹9,250 crore, will also pass through a tiger landscape. The details of the project were discussed at the 444th meeting of the expert panel, known as the expert appraisal committee , which took place between April 23 and April 24. The project will run through the districts of Purulia, Bankura, Pashchim Mednipur, Hoogli and Howrah, and will require cutting of 40,000 trees in non-forest areas and 10,000 in forest areas, according to the minutes of the meeting. While the Jangal Mahal Elephant Corridor is located 7.75 km to the south of the project, “the elephant corridors are crossing the present highway …

Over 5,100 Women Deployed At 1,140 National Highway Toll Plazas; More To Join: NHAI | India News

Over 5,100 Women Deployed At 1,140 National Highway Toll Plazas; More To Join: NHAI | India News

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Last Updated:March 06, 2026, 16:52 IST The initiative will help generate employment opportunities for women, especially in rural and semi-urban regions, while strengthening their participation in infrastructure sector. AI-generated image used for representation Enhancing the presence of women at the toll plazas on national highways and expressways, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) on Friday announced it has deployed more than 5,100 female staff during day shifts to manage booth operations across 1,140 plazas in the country.  More women are expected to join in the near future. The NHAI stated that the initiative was aimed at promoting gender inclusivity and social empowerment, as well as improving service delivery at the toll plazas on National Highways. The announcement comes two days ahead of International Women’s Day on March 8. “The objective of exclusively deploying women staff in frontline operational roles is to significantly improve the National Highway user experience by fostering an efficient, empathetic, and user-friendly environment…,” it stated, adding that the presence of women will also reduce the likelihood of disputes at the toll …

Graffiti on Delhi-Dehradun highway in UP; police register case, probe on| India News

Graffiti on Delhi-Dehradun highway in UP; police register case, probe on| India News

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Graffiti saying “this road is not allowed for Muslims” appeared on the Delhi-Dehradun National Highway (NH-72A) near Behatigarh in Uttar Pradesh, prompting the police to register a case and launch a probe, officials said on Friday. The police are verifying the authenticity of a video purportedly showing two young women using spray paint to write on the railing along an elevated stretch of NH-72A. (Representative Image/HT Photo) They are also verifying the authenticity of a video purportedly showing two young women using spray paint to write on the railing along an elevated stretch of NH-72A. Behatigarh Police, under whose jurisdiction the incident took place, said the words “Yeh sadak Musalmanon ke liye nahin hai” were written in Hindi on the roadside, while its English translation, “This road is not allowed for Muslims” was painted onto the railing of an elevated iron bridge on the same highway. Also Read | Court relief, tears, band-baaja, then a challenge to hold fresh polls in Delhi: Kejriwal’s big day in Capital Superintendent of Police (Rural) Sagar Jain told news …

Soundproof barrier planned along part of Mysuru–Kushalnagar highway abutting Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary

Soundproof barrier planned along part of Mysuru–Kushalnagar highway abutting Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary

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A file photo of Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary, on the banks of Cauvery in Mandya district in Karnataka. | Photo Credit: The Hindu To minimise the impact of highway expansion on wildlife, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has proposed constructing a 650-metre soundproof barrier wall along a stretch of the Mysuru–Kushalnagar highway that passes close to the eco-sensitive zone of Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary. The barrier is part of the 92.3-km Mysuru–Kushalnagar access-controlled highway project, aimed at ensuring that vehicular noise and movement do not disturb avian species in one of Karnataka’s most important bird habitats. NHAI officials said that the proposal has already received clearance from the Standing Committee of the State Wildlife Board, and the State government has now forwarded the required documents to the National Board for Wildlife (NBWL) for final approval. Wildlife clearance mandatory Speaking to The Hindu, NHAI’s Regional Officer (Karnataka) Vilas P. Brahmankar said, “Wildlife clearance is mandatory as the project alignment passes close to protected areas. The highway touches the eco-sensitive zone of Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary and also …

UP’s Six-Lane Bridge Over The Ganga To Manage 40,000 Vehicles Daily? — See When It’s Expected To Be Ready | Cities News

UP’s Six-Lane Bridge Over The Ganga To Manage 40,000 Vehicles Daily? — See When It’s Expected To Be Ready | Cities News

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Last Updated:January 17, 2026, 09:04 IST The Phaphamau six-lane bridge is being built to address severe traffic congestion on the existing two-lane Chandrashekhar Azad Setu bridge. The Phaphamau bridge spans approximately 9.9 kilometres. (Photo Credit: X) Prayagraj is all set to get a major infrastructure addition in the form of a six-lane bridge over the Ganga: Phaphamau six-lane bridge. Recently, a drone footage surfaced online that shows the scale of the project and the extent of construction already completed. Pillars can be seen rising from the riverbed while segments of the bridge deck and long roads are visible. The caption shared along with the video reads: “Spectacular views of UP’s longest 6-lane cable bridge built over river Ganga in Prayagraj – another lovely feather in UP’s cap.” Spectacular views of UP’s longest 6-lane cable bridge built over river Ganga in Prayagraj – another lovely feather in UP’s cap. Modi aur Yogi hain to mumkin hai 🪷 pic.twitter.com/YbmdHSYngj— Alpakanya (@Alpakanya) January 15, 2026 Why Prayagraj Needs Phaphamau Six Lane Bridge? The Phaphamau six-lane bridge is being …

‘Citizens can’t be deprived…’: Delhi HC allows NHAI to terminate contract of firm ‘holding up’ Delhi-Mumbai Expressway | Legal News

‘Citizens can’t be deprived…’: Delhi HC allows NHAI to terminate contract of firm ‘holding up’ Delhi-Mumbai Expressway | Legal News

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Stating that “citizenry cannot be deprived of a well-constructed highway to ensure smooth and free movement,” the Delhi High Court has permitted the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) to proceed with its intent to terminate the contract of a Pune contractor working on the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway. The Indian Express, on December 19, 2025, had reported on how the 1,386-km Expressway project, being built at a cost of Rs 1.04 lakh crore, has been left in limbo owing to non-completion of an 87-km stretch in Gujarat by the contractor, Roadways Solutions India Infra Limited (RSIIL). RSIIL was first awarded all these three stretches in 2021. Two of these were scrapped in March 2023 due to delays, only to be re-awarded to the same company in November 2023 after it bid the lowest. At the end of almost four years now, less than 20% per cent of the 87 km has been completed. While restraining NHAI from encashing insurance surety bonds and bank guarantees submitted by RSIIL for the project — amounting to approximately Rs 100 …

GMDA asks NHAI to expedite permission for laying water pipeline under Dwarka expressway

GMDA asks NHAI to expedite permission for laying water pipeline under Dwarka expressway

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The Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA) has asked the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) to expedite permission for laying an underground master pipeline under Dwarka expressway, which would ensure water supply in Sector 58 to Sector 80, which at present faces extensive water shortage during summers, said officials on Thursday. Workers laying a master water pipeline under Dwarka expressway. (Parveen Kumar/HT) GMDA officials said that they have submitted all details and plans to the highway authority seeking permission to resume the work, which was stopped last month after the Dwarka expressway witnessed road subsidence at two locations. The authority was laying two segments of pipelines each of 340 mm under the Central Peripheral Road (CPR), which is part of Dwarka expressway as it will ensure that the entire master pipeline from Chandu Budhera to Sector 72 water boosting station is completed. According to the GMDA official, the cost of this project, to lay a 2,000 mm pipeline is ₹8.5 crore. This project will help in completing the entire master pipeline from Chandu Budhera water …

SC directs NHAI to take effective steps to curb unauthorised occupation of highways | Latest News India

SC directs NHAI to take effective steps to curb unauthorised occupation of highways | Latest News India

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New Delhi, The Supreme Court has directed the National Highways Authority of India to take effective steps to curb unauthorised occupation of highway lands and form surveillance teams of police officials to carry out patrolling. SC directs NHAI to take effective steps to curb unauthorised occupation of highways The top court also directed the Centre to give wide publicity to the availability of ‘Rajmargyatra’ mobile application on print, electronic, as well as social media. The National Highways Authority of India has introduced the ‘Rajmargyatra’ mobile application which aims to provide comprehensive information and efficient complaint redressal for national highway users. A bench of Justices Abhay S Oka and Augustine George Masih said information about the availability of the mobile application shall be displayed prominently at toll and food plazas on highways. “We direct the Joint Secretary to file on record the details of various categories of complaints lodged on the ‘Rajmargyatra’ mobile application, including complaints regarding unauthorised occupation of highway lands and action taken thereon. “We further direct NHAI to report compliance regarding the creation …

NHAI projects: Amid claims of owners taking back land, HC summons DCs of three Punjab districts

NHAI projects: Amid claims of owners taking back land, HC summons DCs of three Punjab districts

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The Punjab and Haryana high court has summoned deputy commissioners of three districts, after it was apprised by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) that three land parcels, acquired for various infrastructure projects including the Delhi-Amritsar-Katra expressway, were taken back by the respective owners in the last one week. In April, the high court had summoned deputy commissioners (DCs) and senior superintendents of police (SSPs) of all districts in wake of the rising instances of possession being taken back by landowners in different parts of the state. (HT File) Two of the land parcels are in Malerkotla (175 metres) and Sangrur (70 metres), which were acquired for the Delhi-Amritsar-Katra expressway, while the third is in Fazilka (1.77 km), required for the four-laning project of Abohar-Fazilka national highway section. In Malerkotla and Sangrur, the possession was taken back on May 10 while in Fazilka, the owner took it back on May 7. The details were given during the resumed hearing of a plea pending since 2023, when NHAI approached the court, alleging delay in execution …

Delhi PWD minister inspects Rohtak Road, directs timely completion of ₹115-crore drainage project | Latest News Delhi

Delhi PWD minister inspects Rohtak Road, directs timely completion of ₹115-crore drainage project | Latest News Delhi

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New Delhi, Delhi Public Works Department Minister Parvesh Verma on Saturday conducted an inspection of the ongoing drainage construction project at the Rohtak Road to review its progress. ₹115-crore drainage project” title=”Delhi PWD minister inspects Rohtak Road, directs timely completion of ₹115-crore drainage project” /> ₹115-crore drainage project” title=”Delhi PWD minister inspects Rohtak Road, directs timely completion of ₹115-crore drainage project” />Delhi PWD minister inspects Rohtak Road, directs timely completion of ₹115-crore drainage project The road, a key corridor connecting Haryana to Delhi, has been in poor condition, prompting multiple complaints from local residents, an official statement of the PWD said. Earlier this month, the Delhi government handed over the responsibility of construction of the 18-kilometer stretch from Peeragarhi Chowk to Tikri Border to the National Highways Authority of India . PWD will handle the drainage work while NHAI will take over the construction, Verma said. According to the statement, the stretch is undergoing redevelopment, with drainage work estimated to cost ₹115 crore and expected to be completed within 14 months. Given that the stretch …