Report by the District Magistrate, Agra in EA No. 34 of 2024 IN OA No. 338 of 2023 (Ravendra Singh Vs. NHAI & Ors.) dated January 21, 2025. The compliance report was in response to the NGT order of May 22, 2023 regarding the inaction of the authorities in cleaning …
The Pench Tiger Reserve, which stretches across Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra, is contiguous with the Nagzira Sanctuary, the Navegaon National Park, and the Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve in Maharashtra, which, combined, create a large green corridor running from southern Madhya Pradesh to eastern Maharashtra. The NH-7 cuts through this green corridor …
New Delhi: After a hiatus of a few weeks, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has awarded three road projects worth Rs 4,000 crore. The contract awarding agency for the government signed three concession agreements for 4/6-laning nearly 244 km of highways on build, operate and transfer (BOT) basis …
The reported decision by the government to raise the level of viability gap funding, or grants, for projects under the fifth phase of the National Highway Development Programme, may breathe some new life into a scheme that has stuttered to a halt. No project has been awarded in recent months …
Surajeet Das Gupta / New Delhi May 4, 2009, 0:24 IST The government has decided to raise the viability gap funding (VGF) for certain projects under the fifth phase of the National Highway Development Project (NHDP V), owing to poor response to the first few projects put up for bids …
This paper aims to stimulate debate on the quantification and mitigation of greenhouse gas and air pollutant emissions from transport infrastructure, policies and projects. It also focuses on highlighting the need to intensify efforts to reduce emissions from both intra and intercity movement of people and goods. This paper aims …
In more than 100 villages, the Chandigarh-Phagwara express highway, which will pass through Mohali, Chamkaur Sahib, Machhiwara, Nawanshahr and Phagwara areas, has become an election issue. Most of the farmers, who have been issued notices for the acquisition of their land for the project, are opposed to the highway project. …
Ropar: No pong ash is being used from Ropar thermal plant for the construction of Kurali-Kiratpur Sahib stretch of the National Highway 21 despite strict guidelines of the government of India. Under notification issued by the Union government on September 14, 1999, use of fly ash, if available, is mandatory …
Anirban Chowdhury / New Delhi April 21, 2009, 1:24 IST NHAI alters bid process, project terms to lower risk for potential investors. After failing to get bids for over half of its highway projects last year, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has decided to put up 19 highway …
New Delhi: Even if the new government expedites the process of developing national highways in the country, the road towards completion of projects as per the target dates set by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) looks bumpy. If we go by the targets set by the government, phases …
President Obama on Thursday highlighted his ambition for the development of high-speed passenger rail lines in at least 10 regions, expressing confidence in the future of train travel even as he acknowledged that the American rail network, compared with the rest of the world
- Bara-Baliguma connector to ease traffic pressure on Dimna road KUMUD JENAMANI Jamshedpur, April 14: If the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) has its way, the city will soon get a bridge for heavy vehicles across Subernarekha, connecting Bara to Baliguma on NH-33. NHAI has sent a proposal to …
Rajat Guha & Subhash Narayan NEW DELHI PROJECTS being executed under the public-private partnership (PPP) model will soon be put under an independent regulator who will take away the burden from government agencies that are often found wanting in cutting delays and ensuring project quality. Currently, projects worth $500 billion …
The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has prepared the structural designs of Kashmir Highway and Khayaban-e-Margalla and Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani will inaugurate these two projects next month. The sources said Kashmir Highway
Under the instructions of President Mahinda Rajapaksa, Highways and Road Development Minister T. B. Ekanayake had taken steps to speed up the completion of Colombo- Katunayake Highway. Highways and Road Development Ministry Media Secretary Shirantha Premawardena told The Island yesterday, plans were afoot to complete the project within 39 months. …
- Rs 2.65cr for wayside amenities, project to kick off after elections Tourist special Ranchi, April 3: Tourists in Jharkhand can look forward to a relaxing visit. The state tourism department, in collaboration with private partners, has decided to set up hotels, wayside facilities and other amenities at 28 spots. …
Anto Antony NEW DELHI EVEN as the Centre is hiking allocations for infrastructure projects in an attempt to give a boost to the flagging economy, 252 out of 546 central sector projects
This report discusses factors to consider when evaluating transportation economic stimulation strategies. Transportation investments can have large long-term economic, social and environmental impacts. Expanding urban highways tends to stimulate motor vehicle travel and sprawl, exacerbating future transport problems and threatening future economic productivity. Improving alternative modes (walking and cycling conditions, …
This report showcases the new generation of innovative public transit already operating in a variety of communities across America. Through 11 case studies, demonstrate how cutting edge transit has been implemented quickly and cost-effectively in a variety of settings from urban to rural. Expanding cost-effective transit options is key to …
