Ponda power substation is installing a new 40MVA transformer to replace the aging 30MVA unit from 1972. The upgrade aims to strengthen the 33 KV system and ensure smooth, uninterrupted electricity supply for the next three decades.
Governor Pusapati Ashok Gajapathi Raju inspected the ASI-protected Safa Masjid in Ponda, highlighting the importance of preserving Goa's unique cultural heritage for future generations.
Seasonal Mollekar farmers in Ponda's Farmagudi-Bandora oppose tourism department plans to acquire their cultivable land for fortress development, fearing loss of traditional livelihood.
A tragic car accident on the Ahmedabad highway in Udaipur claimed the lives of four teenagers and left six others injured. The collision involved two vehicles near the city.
A three-year-old boy and his nine-month-old cousin died after a speeding SUV hit their car on the Rajkot-Morbi highway. The family was returning from Uttaryan celebrations.
India's national highway network has expanded by over 61% since 2014, reaching 146,560 km. The government plans major PPP projects and new funding mechanisms for future growth.
The government is developing a strategy to prevent highway contractors from easily obtaining court stays on debarment orders. New contract conditions will link eligibility to major project failures.
The 44-km Jhanji-Demow highway section in Assam remains only 64.66% complete after nearly a decade. Sivasagar DC Mridul Yadav inspected the site and directed officials to accelerate work for a March 2026 deadline.
Maruti Suzuki India's board approves a Rs 4,960 crore investment to acquire land in Gujarat for expanding production capacity. The move signals strong growth plans for India's auto sector. Read more details.
Union ministry officials question Goa PWD over delayed intimation on Bhoma road widening protests. 91% land acquired, but 9% stalled. Find out the project's status and future steps.
Key highway expansion projects in Goa worth over Rs 700 crore are stalled due to a 16-month delay in shifting gas pipelines. Union ministry officials express displeasure. Read more.
Tragic accident claims lives of DySP Vaishnavi Patil's mother and driver on Pune-Bengaluru highway. The officer and two others injured. Read the full details.
NHAI is installing Kerala's first highway noise barriers on the Aroor-Thuravoor stretch to protect residents. The 1.8m polycarbonate barriers will reduce noise by 10-15 decibels. A dedicated cycle track is also being built below.
Land acquisition for the Ponda-Bhoma highway widening is complete. The contractor will start work next month, promising a six-lane flyover and underpasses. Read more about the project details and expected traffic impact.
Explore five infamous highways worldwide where travellers have vanished under mysterious circumstances. From Canada's Highway of Tears to Australia's Stuart Highway, these roads hold chilling, unresolved mysteries. Discover the facts behind the legends.
Kanpur DM orders new streetlight timings on national highways to combat dense fog and prevent accidents. NHAI also conducts safety checks and awareness drives.
A young man from Haryana died in a tragic head-on collision with a three-wheeler on the Jaipur-Agra National Highway due to dense fog. Read the full details of the Dausa accident.
Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin's convoy car suffered a tyre puncture at 150 km/h on Dindigul-Madurai highway. The CM was shifted safely and continued his journey. Read the full details of the incident.
A Ponda court has directed murder charges against Chetan Gaonakar for allegedly killing his sleeping wife in May 2023. The court cited prima facie evidence of pre-planning. Read the full details.
A 29-year-old's detailed mapping of NH-66, India's most dangerous highway, reveals shocking safety gaps. Discover the data-driven story behind the perilous road.
MoRTH has formally acquired land for the Priol-Kundaim highway expansion in Ponda. A Rs 273 crore tender is awarded, but work awaits the central work order. Details inside.
A fatal collision on Samruddhi Expressway near Gonde, Nashik, claims two lives. Details on the accident, rising fatalities, and highway safety measures.
The Union Cabinet approves a ₹19,142 crore highway project, cutting Surat-Chennai travel from 31 to 17 hours. A major boost for west-south connectivity and logistics.
Varanasi is constructing India's first national highway tunnel under an active airport runway. The 2.89-km project, costing Rs 250 crore, will enhance road and air connectivity, enabling future runway expansion. Read more.
In a major relief for highway users, tolls on roads under expansion will be halved. Charges on partially opened expressways like Delhi-Mumbai will also be reduced to match National Highway rates. Read more.
NHAI plans to open a 5-km elevated highway segment on the Kochi-Alappuzha corridor by March, featuring Kerala's first dedicated highway cycle track. Read about this major infrastructure boost.
The Union Cabinet approves India's largest BOT highway project, the 374-km Nashik-Solapur-Akkalkot corridor. It will slash Surat-Chennai travel by 45%. Read more about this transformative infrastructure push.
The Union Cabinet greenlights a 374-km greenfield highway in Maharashtra, part of the Surat-Chennai corridor, set to slash travel time by 45% and boost connectivity. Read more.
The addition of two lanes to Nashik's Rane Nagar underpass on the Mumbai-Agra highway faces a one-month delay. NHAI officials aim for a January end completion to ease traffic snarls.
The Union government has greenlit two crucial highway projects in Maharashtra and Odisha, totaling Rs 7,210 crore, to boost connectivity and economic growth. Read more about the strategic infrastructure push.