road infrastructure

June 10, 2026 1:00 PM

NHAI to deploy mechanised drain cleaning and automated pothole repair systems on national highways

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has introduced a series of technology-driven measures to strengthen maintenance practices across national highways and expressways, with a focus on improving operational efficiency, enhancing road quality and delivering a better travel experience for commuters across the country. As part of the initiative, NHAI has issued guidelines for mechanised drain cleaning in urban and built-up areas and the deployment of advanced maintenance equipment such ...

December 31, 2025 3:48 PM

Cabinet clears Rs 1,526 crore NH-326 upgrade project in southern Odisha

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved the widening and strengthening of a key stretch of National Highway-326 in Odisha, at a total cost of Rs 1,526.21 crore. The project involves upgrading the existing two-lane highway to a two-lane road with paved shoulders from kilometre 68.600 to kilometre 311.700, covering the Mohana–Koraput section of NH-326. The work will be implemented under the National Highways (Original) scheme on Engineering, Procurement...

July 17, 2025 2:32 PM

PM to visit Bihar and West Bengal; inaugurate key infrastructure projects

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Bihar and West Bengal on Friday to launch a series of development projects worth over ₹12,000 crore, aimed at strengthening infrastructure, connectivity, and socio-economic growth in the two states. PM in Bihar Prime Minister will lay the foundation stone, inaugurate and dedicate to the nation development projects catering to Rail, Road, Rural Development, Fisheries, Electronics and Information Technology sectors. In line with his commitment to boost ...