Report on best toll technology for highways in 3 months: Nath
The Nandan Nilekani Committee studying the best toll collection technology for the highways sector would submit its report in three months, Transport Minister Kamal Nath on Friday said.

Road salt`s damaging effects prompt smart alternatives to keep highways safe
Reports indicate that in order to combat environmental concerns, companies in the US are using smarter techniques to minimize the use of salt to make the roads clearer during winter.

Roads, highways development to add 2% to GDP: Nath
The massive USD 150bn investment envisaged for the roads and highways sector in the next 5 yrs will add about 2% to the country`s GDP.

Govt approves development of 352 km of highways at Rs 2,973 cr
The government today approved developing 352 km of highways with an investment of Rs 2,973 crore.

World Bank agrees to up funds for highways: Nath
The World Bank has agreed to look at newer ways to raise its funding commitment for the highways projects, Road Transport and Highways Minister Kamal Nath after meeting the Bank chief Robert Zoellick said here today.

More flyovers not helping public transport users: Reddy
Urban Development Minister Jaipal Reddy today said and maintained that the focus should be on expanding the new-age public transport systems like Metro and BRT.

Manual for maintenance of major highways on cards: NHAI
The National Highways Authority of India will come up with a Standard Maintenance Manual by the December-end that will help in the upkeep of the Golden Quadrilateral and other highway stretches in the country.

Maoists block major high ways connecting Kathmandu
Intensifying their stir, Maoist cadres cut-off road access to the Nepalese capital by blocking all highways leading to it, as part of the second phase of their protest to establish what they call "civilian supremacy".

Centre envisages $80-bn investment on roads, highways
Centre is envisaging an investment of USD 80-billion in the construction of roads and highways over the next four years, half of which is likely to come from private and foreign investors, Kamal Nath said on Thursday.

Rains pound Bhutan; landslides block national highways
Record rains since 1996 pounded Bhutan as major rivers swelled and landslides blocked national highways besides all Druk Air flights being cancelled.