National Highways

Highway contractors to pay Rs 25 lakh fine for more than one accident on same stretch

New rule makes contractors liable for road mishaps on NHs, up to Rs 50 lakh penalty for repeat accidents

The government will soon launch a nationwide cashless treatment scheme for road accident victims after making changes based on learnings…

November 2, 2025 17:03 IST

Torrential rain leaves Delhi-Kolkata Highway choked, vehicles crawl only 5 kms in 24 hours

The traffic jam has not extended up to Aurangabad, almost 65 km from Rohtas and is showing no sign of…

Updated: October 8, 2025 14:14 IST

Cloudbursts in India: Experts warn that India is now facing the “cataclysmic consequences” of climate change, with even worse to come. The activist we spoke to sounded a similar alarm, stressing that extreme events once considered “rare” are now occurring with alarming frequency.

J&K Weather Chaos: Jammu-Srinagar NH and other crucial roads closed

With the closure of the Jammu-Srinagar highway, Mughal Road, Sinthan-Anantnag Road, Jammu-Poonch highway and Batote-Doda-Kishtwar highway, all surface connectivity to…

September 4, 2025 12:37 IST

NHAI, toll pass, roadways, National Highways Authority of India, fastag

NHAI issues 5 lakh annual toll passes

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has issued 5 lakh annual toll passes, collecting Rs 150 crore in four…

August 19, 2025 06:40 IST

NHAI, InvITs, National Highways Infrastructure Trust, NHIT, infrastructure

PM Modi to unveil Rs 11,000 cr worth Dwarka expressway, UER-II highway projects in Delhi NCR today – Key details

According to government estimates, these projects are expected to cut travel time from Indira Gandhi International Airport to various locations…

August 17, 2025 09:33 IST

Fastag Annual Pass goes live tomorrow: All you need to know

The Fastag Annual Pass comes as a relief for frequent commuters on National Highways & Expressways where toll booths are…

August 14, 2025 13:10 IST

Feel the Need for Speed? Top 5 quickest road trips

Buckle up! Here are India’s top 5 modern highways that ensure a safe and fast drive, perfect for unleashing your…

July 22, 2025 12:32 IST

Paste FASTag wrong and get blacklisted: NHAI cracks down

The new stricter enforcement by NHAI aims to safeguard the Electronic Toll Collection (ETC) system’s integrity as India prepares for…

July 14, 2025 15:45 IST

Delhi to Jaipur in just 3 hours: Rs 1,368-crore Bandikui Spur on Delhi-Mumbai Expressway completed

he road was opened for trial use on July 2, and no toll will be charged for the 1—day test…

Updated: July 5, 2025 13:43 IST

Govt reduces toll charges by up to 50 per cent on national highways with bridges, tunnels

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has made amendment to 2008 rules and notified a new method or formula…

Updated: July 5, 2025 10:48 IST

New feature to help motorists find highway routes with lowest toll charges

With the latest update Rajmargyatra app will assist users in selecting the most economical route in terms of toll costs.

June 29, 2025 14:07 IST

Uttarakhand: National Highway blocked near Nandprayag and Bhaneropani due to heavy rainfall

The National Highway near Nandprayag is a critical route for pilgrims travelling to Kedarnath, making the clearance of the road…

Updated: June 28, 2025 11:34 IST

Two-wheelers to remain exempted from tolls: Nitin Gadkari

The Union Minister of Road and Transport called out a media house for spreading false information about two-wheeler toll exemption…

June 27, 2025 18:06 IST

No more monsoon traffic woes! NHAI rolls out big highway management plan

NHAI launches a 15-day monsoon preparedness drive to tackle highway flooding and waterlogging to ensure safe travel during rains.

June 24, 2025 18:14 IST

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has introduced a new FASTag-based Annual Pass for non-commercial private vehicles (Image: PTI)

Top 5 FASTag Annual Pass questions answered: Number 5 will surprise you

Everything You Need to Know About the FASTag Annual Pass: Your top questions, answered.

June 19, 2025 17:19 IST

Highway construction, highways, infrastructure, MoRTH, National Highways

Highway construction to decline 7-10% in FY 26: Report

Highway construction in India is projected to decline 7–10% in FY26 to 9,500–10,200 km due to slower project awarding, land…

June 17, 2025 19:17 IST

highways, infrastructure, InVIT, Toll Operate Transfer, ToT

Govt mulls key changes in highway monetisation norms

The government plans key changes in highway monetisation by offering smaller Toll Operate Transfer (ToT) bundles to boost investor interest…

May 12, 2025 19:58 IST

NHAI, highways, highway, TOT, NHIT, funds, road transport

The road ahead: Maintaining momentum in national highway development

Public financing of highway projects is inevitable but needs moderation.

April 18, 2025 03:00 IST

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