NEW DELHI : The government has planned  to complete GIS mapping of all National Highways to improve planning, execution, and monitoring. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MORTH) has instructed project implementing units of various agencies to mark their jurisdiction on a dashboard. Agencies include the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), Border Roads Organisation (BRO), and National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd (NHIDCL). The main objective of this standard operating procedure (SOP) is to streamline GIS-based data collection for all Natio ..read more

TEHRAN : Indian Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Minister of AYUSH Shri Sarbananda Sonowal said at Tehran that he is delighted to be part of the signing of the Long Term Bilateral Contract on Chabahar Port Operations in presence of HE Mehrdad Bazrpash, Minister of Roads & Urban Development, Iran.  India will develop and operate Iran’s strategic Chabahar Port for 10 years, marking a historic moment in India and Iran ties and regional connectivity. Led by relentless effort of Hon’ble PM Shri Narendra Modiji, the agreement not only strengthens links between two great nat ..read more

TEHRAN : The Iranian Minister of Roads and Urban Development Mr. Mehrdad Bazarpash made the announcement on the sidelines of the signing ceremony of a contract for equipping and operating a container terminal and general cargo barges at Chabahar Port with an Indian company while speaking to reporters there on Monday. “We have regular planning in the development of rail, road and sea infrastructure and the growth of transit in different sectors in Iran continues,” said the road minister.  There is a direct line of container shipping between Iran, India and China. Since the start of this ye ..read more

GUWAHATI : India’s first river terminal is set to be established in Guwahati, Assam. The development marks a significant milestone in the country’s transportation and logistics sector.  The terminal promises to boost the state’s economy by facilitating smoother and more efficient transport of goods and also ferry passengers.  This initiative is part of the government’s broader strategy to enhance connectivity and stimulate economic growth in the region. On May 13, 2022, Assam’s Chief Minister, Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma, inaugurated the construction works on the Guwahati Gateway Gha ..read more

MUMBAI : Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Ltd(KMEW) has received the Letter of Award (LoA) from the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) for the procurement for ‘Fairway-Maintenance on Quantity Based Dredging of Barh – Digha Stretch (74 Km) for National Waterway – 1 (River Ganga)“. The contract, valued at Rs 73.14 Crores, spans a duration of three years and further extendable by 2 more years. KMEW has been awarded the contract for dredging operations along the 74 km stretch of National Waterway – 1, from Barh to Digha. This initiative is part of IWAI’s ongoing efforts, known as t ..read more

SURAT : The Housing and Urban Development Corporation Limited (HUDCO)on Friday said that it has signed an memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Surat Integrated Transportation Development Corporation Limited (SITCO) for the construction and development of Surat Multi-Modal Transportation Hub. According to an official statement, this MoU aims at reinforcing the cooperation and collaboration between the two organisations to leverage respective strengths for the construction and development of Surat Multi-Modal Transportation Hub on land allocated by the Ministry of Railways and the Governme ..read more

WASHINGTON D.C. : The United States is all set to impose a 100% tariff on Electric Vehicles(EV) imported from China, according to a report from the Financial Times. The fresh measures, if taken, will be a major escalation in the ongoing trade war between the US and China and may attract tit-for-tat duties from the Xi Jinping-led Chinese administration.  The reported increase in the tariffs is a four-fold jump from the existing 25% and comes after senior officials from US the administration expressed frustration over China’s manufacturing “overcapacity” of electric vehicles, whic ..read more

PURI : Promising a slew of infrastructure projects for Odisha after the general elections, Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Shri Nitin Gadkari, announced on Thursday plans to establish an airport in the port town of Paradip, with an investment of Rs 200 crore. Speaking at an election rally in Krushnaprasad, situated on the banks of Chilika Lake in Puri parliamentary constituency, Gadkari said a decision has already been taken to build an airport in the port city. Located 125 km from the capital city Bhubaneswar, Paradip is one of the most important commercial ports of the country ..read more

BEGUSARAI : Hailing hydrogen as the “fuel of the future“, Union Minister Shri Nitin Gadkari on Wednesday asserted that vehicles in the country would run on green fuels in the coming years. Addressing an election rally in support of BJP leader and Union Minister Shri Giriraj Singh in Begusarai, Mr Gadkari said, “India imports fossil fuel every year… soon, our farmers will produce green fuels.” “Hydrogen is the fuel of the future and vehicles in the country will run on green fuels in the coming years. Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi is working for the overall development of the country as well ..read more

KOLHAPUR : Transport Minister Shri Nitin Gadkari has identified Kolhapur as having the potential to emerge as a hub for auto component manufacturing. His remarks highlight the city’s strategic advantages and its ability to attract investment and promote industrial growth in the automotive sector. Kolhapur’s strategic location, skilled workforce, and established industrial ecosystem make it an ideal destination for auto component manufacturing. Gadkari’s endorsement further emphasises the city’s potential to become a key player in India’s automotive supply chain. The development of Kolhapur as ..read more