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16 Bengal roads, including border corridors, set for national highway upgrade

September 22, 2026 4:04 pm

The Centre has started the process to upgrade 16 West Bengal state highways totalling 2,000 km into national highways, boosting infrastructure and border connectivity.

Pedestrian deaths on National Highways rise 43% in five years; Tamil Nadu tops 2024 deaths

July 31, 2026 5:44 pm

Parliament reply says over 11,000 pedestrians died on National Highways in 2024; nearly one in 16 road accident victims was a pedestrian on an NH.

‘Water sacred for Hindu, Muslim, Christian’: Court stops Andhra village pond excavation

July 16, 2026 11:40 am

Andhra Pradesh High Court sets aside orders letting National Highway contractors excavate a Vizianagaram village pond, citing religious reverence and Public Trust Doctrine.

NHAI identifies 595 accident-prone unauthorised parking areas on highways after Supreme Court order

June 24, 2026 10:44 pm

Officials said 20 such locations have been identified in each state along with the longitude and latitude details as part of the initiative. These are also accident-prone locations

Project aims to transform 65-km stretch of NH-48 passing through Vadodara into 'Zero Fatality Corridor'

June 21, 2026 2:18 pm

A major focus of the initiative will be on improving trauma care during 'golden hour' following accidents

NHAI sets Dec 2026 deadline for Sahibganj-Manihari Ganga bridge connecting Jharkhand & Bihar

April 09, 2026 4:44 pm

NHAI Mega Bridge Latest Update: NHAI targets December 2026 completion for the Sahibganj-Manihari Ganga bridge linking Jharkhand and Bihar. Check project status and connectivity benefits.

Madhya Pradesh High Court extends stay on highway project in critical tiger corridor despite new NHAI proposal

March 25, 2026 6:25 pm

The Madhya Pradesh High Court expressed a need to better appreciate the NHAI's new 'wildlife passage structure' recommendations before allowing construction to proceed.

National Highway projects’ labour pool come from 53 districts across 8 states

March 18, 2026 9:07 pm

The data shows that out of 53 districts, Bihar accounts for the highest number with 12 districts, followed by Uttar Pradesh with 11 districts and Rajasthan with nine.

National Highways toll charges revised from Feb 15 - here's what it means for commuters

February 13, 2026 3:30 pm

National Highways toll charges cut: This new rule will remain valid for up to one year from the date the amendment comes into force, or until the Expressway becomes fully operational, whichever is earlier.

Accidents, fatalities on NHs fell 11% in 2025 as UP, MP led the way, shows data

February 06, 2026 4:54 am

Police denies alleged reports of rape in Hisar

February 25, 2016 7:54 am

Hisar, Feb 25 (ANI): Haryana Director General of Police Yashpal Singhal on Thursday denied the presence of any evidence in the alleged rape incident during the recent quota protests in Hisar, Haryana. According to local media reports, women passengers were stopped on the national highway near Murthal in Haryana on early Monday morning and were dragged to the surrounding fields and raped. Further probe is underway.