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United News of India
2 days ago
- Business
- United News of India
Kerala CM calls on Nitin Gadkari
Thiruvananthapuram, Jun 4 (UNI) Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Wednesday called on Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari in New Delhi . The Chief Minister, in a message, said "Had a productive meeting with Union Minister Nitin Gadkari in Delhi to review the progress of ongoing National Highway projects in Kerala. Thank you for your continued support." Gadkari said "Reviewed the progress of ongoing National Highway projects in Kerala with the Chief Minister of Kerala, State Ministers and senior officials in Delhi today." UNI DS BM
Time of India
28-05-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Shankar Mahadevan-composed song on road safety to be released in 22 languages: Gadkari
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari announced the release of a road safety song by Shankar Mahadevan in 22 languages to raise awareness. He emphasized the importance of seat belts and utilizing social media to circulate the song. India faces significant GDP losses due to road accidents, with a high number of fatalities annually. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads A song on road safety composed by Shankar Mahadevan will be released in 22 languages to reach out to the masses and create awareness on the safety on roads, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said on during Yatra Kavach road safety event here, the Road Transport and Highways Minister called for creating awareness about road safety by circulating the song on social media also urged people to wear seat belts in the during the event, Utkarsh India Ltd Chairman and Managing Director Sunil Bansal said, "Road safety infrastructure plays a vital role in reducing accidents, saving lives. An intelligent infrastructure can go a long way to minimise accidents and their impact, thereby enhancing higher safety and efficiency."The minister had earlier said that every year India sees 4,80,000 accidents, which lead to 1,88,000 deaths of people aged between 18 and 45 years. India is losing three per cent of its GDP due to around five lakh road accidents annually in the had said that despite the government's continuous efforts to reduce deaths in road accidents, the casualties have been on the rise as people neither have respect nor fear of the law. PTI
Indian Express
28-05-2025
- Business
- Indian Express
For faster goods movement and connecting three industrial nodes of AP, Cabinet approves 3 infra projects
Union Cabinet Wednesday approved three major infrastructure projects namely 4-lane Badvel-Nellore Highway in Andhra Pradesh, 4-lining Wardha-Ballarshah (135 km) Rail line in Maharashtra and 4-lining Ratlam Nagda (41-km) Rail line in Madhya Pradesh. The 108-km long Badvel-Nellore corridor will be constructed at a cost of Rs. 3653 crore on National Highway-67 (NH-67). The corridor will start from Gopavaram Village in the YSR Kadapa District and terminate at the Krishnapatnam Port Junction on NH-16 (Chennai-Kolkata) in SPSR Nellore District of Andhra Pradesh. It will provide strategic connectivity to the Krishnapatnam Port which has been identified as a priority node under Chennai-Bengaluru Industrial Corridor (CBIC). It will also provide connectivity to Kopparthy Node on the Visakhapatnam-Chennai Industrial Corridor (VCIC) and Orvakal Node on Hyderabad-Bengaluru Industrial Corridor (HBIC). Game-changing 4-lane Badvel–Nellore highway to reshape Andhra Pradesh's connectivity! 🛣️✨ Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi Ji, has approved the development of a 4-lane Badvel–Nellore highway in the state of Andhra Pradesh. The project will extend from… — Nitin Gadkari (@nitin_gadkari) May 28, 2025 Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) Nitin Gadkari said that the Badvel-Nellore corridor will reduce the distance between Badvel and Krishnapatnam Port by 33.90 kilometers, reducing it from 142 km to 108 km. 'This will also shorten the journey time by one hour- from 2.5 hours to 1.5 hours. Additionally, the project is expected to alleviate congestion on existing NH-67 and NH-16,' said Gadkari in a post on X. Similarly, in the view of faster transportation of Goods via Railway, the Cabinet approved two multitracking projects, which lie on the essential routes for transportation of commodities such as coal, cement, clinker, gypsum, fly ash, containers, agriculture commodities, and Petroleum products etc. Ratlam-Nagda is a 41-km line, of which the 3rd and 4th line will be constructed at a cost of Rs. 1018 crore in a period of four years. Ratlam connects key junctions in four directions- North Nagda, South Vadodara, East Indore and West Chittorgarh. Four lining of 135-km Wardha-Ballarshah will be done at a cost of Rs. 2381 crore. It is a crucial section of Delhi-Chennai trunk corridor. According to the Ministry of Railways, the capacity augmentation works on both lines will result in additional freight traffic of magnitude 18.40 MTPA (Million Tonnes Per Annum). The two projects covering four Districts of Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh will increase the existing network of Indian Railways by about 176 kilometers. Both Railways projects are expected to be completed by 2029-30.
United News of India
28-05-2025
- Politics
- United News of India
Modi, Shah pay homage to Veer Savarkar on birth anniversary
New Delhi, May 28 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday paid homage to Veer Savarkar on his birth anniversary. Modi in a post on X said that the grateful nation can never forget the saga of his indomitable courage and struggle in the freedom movement. His sacrifice and dedication for the country will continue to guide the path in building a developed India. 'Respectful tribute to Veer Savarkar ji, a true son of Bharat Mata, on his birth anniversary. Even the harshest tortures of foreign rule could not shake his unwavering dedication to the motherland. The grateful nation can never forget the saga of his indomitable courage and struggle in the freedom movement. His sacrifice and commitment to the nation will continue to serve as a guiding light in the building of a developed India,' the Prime Minister said. Meanwhile, Amit Shah while paying his tributes to Veer Savarkar said on X, he 'dedicated his entire life to freeing Indian society from the curse of untouchability and uniting it in a strong thread of unity'. 'Swatantryaveer Savarkar ji, who crossed the pinnacle of courage and restraint for the freedom of the motherland, made an unforgettable contribution in making national interest an all-India consciousness,' Shah said. 'Savarkar ji, who made the freedom struggle of 1857 historic with his writings, could not be shaken by the harsh tortures of the British. On his birth anniversary, on behalf of the grateful nation, we offer our heartfelt tributes to Veer Savarkar Ji, who devoted his whole life to freeing the Indian society from the scourge of untouchability and binding it in a strong thread of unity,' the Home Minister said. Moreover, Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on X said, "On the birth anniversary of Swatantryaveer Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, the pioneer of the armed revolution, countless salutations to him". UNI RBE GNK 1305
Mint
23-05-2025
- Mint
Good news! Delhi-Dehradun expressway nears completion, travel time to drop from 6.5 hours to 2.5 hours—check details
Union Minister of State for Road Transport and Highways, Harsh Malhotra, on May 17, inspected the progress of the entire 210-km stretch of the Delhi-Dehradun Expressway. National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) officials, who accompanied the minister, informed him that the remaining portions of the mega project would be finished within 2-3 months. Once operational, the expressway is expected to cut journey time from 6.5 hours to 2.5 hours. It is also called National Highway 709B. It is being developed at a cost of nearly ₹ 12,000 crore and will begin at Akshardham in Delhi and connect Baghpat, Shamli, and Saharanpur in Uttar Pradesh before reaching Dehradun. The project consists of a 3.4-kilometre section in Dehradun, stretching from Datkali to Asharodi, which is already running. Other key features comprise 113 underpasses, 5 railway overbridges, 76 km of service roads, 16 entry/exit points, 29 km of elevated roads and 62 bus shelters. It has a 340-metre, three-lane tunnel at Datkali in Dehradun. According to reports, the prolonged legal battle over a parcel of land at Mandola in Ghaziabad has led to delays, as a two-story house obstructs a crucial section. Authorities are currently awaiting final rulings from the Supreme Court and the High Court. Additionally, a minor disruption occurred in March 2025 when a pillar of the expressway in Saharanpur collapsed, though the situation was quickly brought under control. Regional Officer of the NHAI Delhi Region, Mohammed Saifi, confirmed that construction of the elevated road up to the Uttar Pradesh border has been completed. Testing has also been finalised, with the final report anticipated within the next 15 days. The expressway is expected to open by late June or early July, reports added. Travelling from Delhi to Mussoorie is likely to be much faster and more convenient due to the construction of a new 26-kilometre elevated road that will directly connect the Delhi-Dehradun Expressway to the hill station. The proposed elevated corridor will span the Rispana and Bindal rivers in Dehradun, guaranteeing smooth and uninterrupted vehicle movement. Land acquisition will take place across 26 localities in Dehradun, necessitating the demolition of more than 2,600 houses along the riverbanks. The total estimated cost of the project is ₹ 6,100 crore, which includes both construction expenses and compensation for the displaced residents.
