Kumaraswamy said the rapid population growth in Bengaluru has led to rising congestion and stressed the need for a new road network and ring road system. Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel, H.D. Kumaraswamy, met Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, on Tuesday to discuss infrastructure proposals for Karnataka, including a… Continue reading Kumaraswamy meets Gadkari, seeks Centre’s support for Karnataka road projects
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Tripura sees 13% decrease in road traffic accidents
Tripura Transport Minister Sushanta Chowdhury reported a 13% drop in road accident incidents over the past year The number of road traffic accidents in Tripura has decreased by over 13 per cent this year compared to the previous year, state transport minister Sushanta Chowdhury said. This announcement came after a Road Safety Council meeting on… Continue reading Tripura sees 13% decrease in road traffic accidents
Report sought on steps to curb accidents on highway stretch
Proposed safety measures include divider fencing and streetlight installation. State human rights commission has directed PWD to submit a detailed report on accident prevention measures along the Kaimanam-Pravachambalam highway stretch. SHRC chairperson Justice Alexander Thomas has given the PWD executive engineer one month to prepare the report and appear for a hearing on Aug 7.… Continue reading Report sought on steps to curb accidents on highway stretch
Iran-Israel conflict not to have much impact on Tata Steel unless it lasts long: MD & CEO T V Narendran
To a query, the Tata Steel CEO said trade and tariff coupled with an increase in duty imposed by US was a challenge for the sector globally. Tata Steel CEO & Managing Director T V Narendran on Tuesday said the overall impact of the Iran-Israel conflict on the company was not much. He said this… Continue reading Iran-Israel conflict not to have much impact on Tata Steel unless it lasts long: MD & CEO T V Narendran
India opens EV manufacturing doors to global giants with new portal launch under SPMEPCI
Minimum Investment Requirement: Applicants are required to make a minimum investment of ₹4,150 crore, with mandatory compliance to domestic value addition (DVA) milestones over time. In a significant move to position India as a global hub for electric vehicle (EV) production, the Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) on Tuesday launched the online application portal for… Continue reading India opens EV manufacturing doors to global giants with new portal launch under SPMEPCI
Battery storage TN closer to reality, as three firms bag tender for 1000MWh systems
Chennai: Tamil Nadu moved a step closer to achieving the storage of excess green power, as three companies won the tender floated by TN Green Energy Corporation Ltd (TNGECL) to set up a 1,000 MWh battery storage system in the state. NLC India Renewables Limited (NIRL), a wholly owned subsidiary of NLC India Limited (NLCIL),… Continue reading Battery storage TN closer to reality, as three firms bag tender for 1000MWh systems
NHAI takes proactive steps for effective highway management during monsoon
State-owned NHAI on Monday said it is taking proactive measures to address flooding and waterlogging on the National Highways across the country. Taking a multi-pronged approach to provide effective solution during monsoon, NHAI said it has launched a 15-day drive wherein NHAI officials, contractors and consultants are inspecting various stretches to identify critical areas which… Continue reading NHAI takes proactive steps for effective highway management during monsoon
Trump tariffs fan calls by European metal producers for scrap export curbs
Metal producers in the European Union are lobbying the bloc to impose export duties or curbs on scrap metal shipments “in the next few weeks” to stem a sharp increase in flows to the United States caused by the Trump administration’s trade policies. Europe’s metal producers are warning of a shortage of scrap and an… Continue reading Trump tariffs fan calls by European metal producers for scrap export curbs
Haryana to install vehicle tracking devices on all public transport vehicles
The Haryana government has decided to equip all public transport vehicles with vehicle location tracking devices (VLTDs), according to an official statement issued Monday. The move aims to enhance safety, particularly for women and children. As per a PTI report, the decision was taken at a meeting of the state transport department chaired by Chief… Continue reading Haryana to install vehicle tracking devices on all public transport vehicles
Panel recommends 5% GST on green hydrogen, batteries and electrolysers
A panel mandated to examine tax rates under the Goods and Services Council has recommended slashing tax on green hydrogen to 5 per cent from 18 per cent now, said people familiar with the matter. The fitment committee has also backed reducing the goods and services tax (GST) on storage batteries and green hydrogen electrolysers,… Continue reading Panel recommends 5% GST on green hydrogen, batteries and electrolysers