1.4 Lakh FASTag Annual Passes Activated on Day One

By BPN News Desk August 16, 2025

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The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) launched its new FASTag Annual Pass for private vehicles on August 15. The pass, priced at ₹3,000, provides toll-free travel for one year or up to 200 toll crossings on national highways and expressways. Record-Breaking Response On the first day,

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Gadkari Challenges Claims That E20 Fuel Lowers Mileage

By BPN News Desk August 8, 2025

India’s Road Transport Minister, Nitin Gadkari, has strongly refuted claims that E20 petrol—fuel containing 20% ethanol—reduces vehicle mileage. He called such reports baseless and suggested they might be promoted by industry groups seeking to protect their interests. Minister Issues Open Challenge Addressing the issue at a business summit, Gadkari offered, “You show me

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India’s Second‑Longest Cable Bridge Opens In Shivamogga

By BPN News Desk July 15, 2025

Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari inaugurated the newly completed Sigandur Bridge on July 14, declaring it the second-longest cable-stayed bridge in India. The bridge, located in Shivamogga district, spans over 2.44 km across the Sharavathi backwaters, linking Ambaragodlu and Kalasavalli on National Highway 369E. Boost to Local Travel and Tourism

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Railways To Install CCTV Cameras Across Coaches

By BPN News Desk July 14, 2025

The Ministry of Railways has launched a nationwide safety initiative to install CCTV cameras in all 74,000 passenger coaches and 15,000 locomotives across the Indian Railways network. This move aims to improve passenger security, particularly during night travel and in isolated areas. Each passenger coach will be equipped with four dome-style CCTV cameras, placed near […]

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Centre Clears ₹10,637 Cr for Key Tunnels and Roads in J&K

By BPN News Desk June 24, 2025

In a major infrastructure push, the Central government has approved ₹10,637 crore for 19 crucial road, tunnel, and flyover projects in Jammu and Kashmir. The decision marks a significant step toward improving year-round accessibility, economic growth, and national security in the strategically sensitive Union Territory. J&K Connectivity to See Massive Overhaul The most

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PM To Launch ₹5,000‑Crore Projects In Bihar’s Siwan

By BPN News Desk June 20, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Siwan district in Bihar, where he will unveil infrastructure and welfare projects valued at over ₹5,000 crore. The visit, which comes ahead of the state’s assembly elections, reflects the government’s focus on regional development and targeted welfare delivery. During the event, the Prime Minister will either inaugurate

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Gadkari Launches ₹3,000 FASTag Annual Pass for Private Vehicles

By BPN News Desk June 18, 2025

 In a move aimed at streamlining highway travel and reducing toll-related delays, Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari has announced the launch of a FASTag-based Annual Pass for non-commercial private vehicles. The announcement was made via a post on X (formerly Twitter), where the minister detailed the scope and benefits of the new […]

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Cabinet Approves ₹6,405 Cr Railway Multitracking Projects

By BPN News Desk June 11, 2025

The Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved two major railway multitrack projects totalling ₹6,405 crore. Together, these initiatives will lay an additional 318 km of track across seven districts in Jharkhand, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh, aimed at significantly enhancing connectivity, alleviating congestion, and reducing logistics costs.

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IRB Infra Toll Revenues Surge to ₹581 Cr in May

By BPN News Desk June 10, 2025

IRB Infrastructure Developers Ltd reported a 9% year-on-year increase in toll revenue for May 2025, reaching ₹581 crore compared to ₹536 crore in May 2024. This growth reflects a combination of strong highway traffic, seasonal travel during school holidays, and new vehicle registrations. The company continues to consolidate its position as one of India’s leading […]

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SC Temporarily Restores NHAI Toll on Madurai‑Tuticorin Highway

By BPN News Desk June 9, 2025

The Supreme Court of India has stayed the Madras High Court’s earlier order that had restrained the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) from collecting toll on the Madurai–Tuticorin stretch of National Highway 138. The order was issued by a vacation bench of Justices Prashant Kumar Mishra and Manmohan, who also issued a notice to […]