Debris Blocks Badrinath National Highway Near Helang in Chamoli; Restoration Underway

August 6, 2026 10:56 AM

Debris Blocks Badrinath National Highway Near Helang in Chamoli; Restoration Underway

The Badrinath National Highway was blocked near Helang in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district on Wednesday after debris fell onto the road, disrupting vehicular movement along one of the state’s most important pilgrimage and strategic routes. According to the Chamoli district administration, debris and loose rocks came crashing down onto the highway following continuous rainfall in the region, forcing authorities to temporarily suspend traffic movement on the stretch. The administration said ro...

Centre pushes timely completion and better maintenance of highways in Punjab, Delhi and Haryana

May 26, 2026 7:38 PM

Centre pushes timely completion and better maintenance of highways in Punjab, Delhi and Haryana

Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on Tuesday reviewed the progress, quality and maintenance of National Highway projects spanning 4,335 km in Punjab and 3,332 km across Delhi and Haryana. The review meeting, held in New Delhi, was attended by Union Ministers of State Ajay Tamta and Harsh Malhotra, along with senior officials from the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH), the National Highways Authority of India and project contractors. According to the Ministr...

Nitin Gadkari inaugurates, lays foundation stones for national highway projects worth Rs 2,000 crore in Puducherry

October 13, 2025 10:12 PM

Nitin Gadkari inaugurates, lays foundation stones for national highway projects worth Rs 2,000 crore in Puducherry

Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways Nitin Gadkari on Monday inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for three major National Highway projects worth over ₹2,000 crore in Puducherry, marking a significant step toward improving regional connectivity and easing traffic congestion in the Union Territory. The event was attended by Lt. Governor K. Kailashnathan, Chief Minister N. Rangaswamy, Union Minister L. Murugan, state ministers, MPs, MLAs, and senior officials. The projects inc...