Page 17 - Latest Updates on Nitin Gadkari
Speed limit on Yamuna E-way to be reduced to 75 kmph next week; here's why
While light motor vehicles like two-wheelers and cars will be allowed 75 kmph, the speed limit for heavy vehicles like trucks and buses will be 60 kmph
 "Speed limit on Yamuna E-way to be reduced to 75 kmph next week; here's why")
Per-acre expenditure cost of wheat, rice should be reduced: Nitin Gadkari
"In our country, the per-acre expenditure is more. So firstly, we need to reduce our per-acre expenditure cost," Gadkari said while addressing the Millionaire Farmer of India Awards 2023
 "Per-acre expenditure cost of wheat, rice should be reduced: Nitin Gadkari")
Bharatmala Pariyojana Phase I total expenditure at Rs 4.10 trn: Gadkari
In 2017, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approved BPP-I entailing development of 34,800 km of National Highway corridors with total outlay of Rs 5.35 trillion
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Bihar govt to provide up to Rs 1.25 lakh, 75% tax relief to promote EVs
The first 1,000 electric cars purchased for personal use will get the benefit of a Rs 1.25 lakh incentive. There is a similar scheme for the first 10,000 two-wheelers
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Govt to take serious note of dumping of lithium-ion battery waste: Gadkari
He informed the House that the government has used municipal solid waste for road construction for protecting ecology and environment
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People have supported PM Modi's policies and voted for BJP: Nitin Gadkari
Asserting that Chhattisgarh, MP and Rajasthan would see rapid development due to the installation of "double engine government", Gadkari hailed PM Modi
 "People have supported PM Modi's policies and voted for BJP: Nitin Gadkari")
Telangana Assembly elections: Gadkari slams BRS for corruption, nepotism
Comparing the culture in the BJP with that of BRS, Gadkari said that, from being a small-time party worker who used to paste party posters, I was able to become the president of the BJP
Undeterred by price rise, CV sales likely to set a new record in FY24
Buoyed by improving highway infrastructure, demand for buses has grown by more than 35%. Overcrowded trains are also adding to the growing road-based transport
 "Undeterred by price rise, CV sales likely to set a new record in FY24")
Old and new fuel vehicles will have place 'side by side': VECV MD & CEO
VECV's Eicher unit witnessed a 15 per cent year-on-year growth in sales, reaching 36,178 units in the first half of the current financial year
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Expecting to reach victims in 2 days: Gadkari at U'khand tunnel crash site
It is soft at some places and hard at other places which makes any mechanical operation difficult, he said
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Uttarakhand tunnel collapse: CM Dhami, Gadkari to inspect rescue op today
The under-construction tunnel between Silkyara and Dandalgaon on the Brahmakhal-Yamunotri national highway collapsed in the early hours of November 12.
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Only BJP can fulfil dream of making India global superpower: Gadkari
"Our country has to be made a world leader. We have to make a self-reliant India and only the BJP can fulfil this dream," he said
Awarding of highways halved over a year, MoRTH expresses concern to Cabinet
Experts noted these approvals would be needed for the ministry to be able to infuse funds for awarding new projects
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Rajasthan polls: BJP-Congress top brass to begin campaign on Nov 16
Polling in Rajasthan will be held on November 25 and the votes counted on December 3. Union minister Amit Shah, Rahul Gandhi among leaders to hold rallies.
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Bio CNG, LNG, bio bitumen, aviation fuel being made from stubble: Gadkari
Gadkari said that when he was in Punjab he had suggested the Punjab government to formulate a stubble policy to enable farmers to derive value from their stubble
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Pradhan urges Gadkari to expand NHs from Raigarh to Talcher to 8 lanes
It has the presence of three major industrial areas, and the expansion of the arterial roads is needed as economic activities are set to grow there," he added
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Modi govt sanctioned NH projects worth Rs 3 trn for NE in 10 yrs: Gadkari
He inaugurated and laid the foundation for 26 national highway projects worth over Rs 17,500 crore for Assam
Centre sanctioned NH projects worth Rs 3 trillion in 10 yrs in NE: Gadkari
He said the length of national highways in the region has gone up from about 10,800 km in 2014 to 15,740 km now
Road connecting Mizoram with Myanmar to be completed by Nov: Gadkari
Addressing a rally at West Phaileng in Dampa assembly constituency in west Mizoram's Mamit district bordering Bangladesh, Gadkari said the 26-km road project costs Rs 1,132 crore
Madhya Pradesh polls: PM Modi, Amit Shah in BJP's star campaigners' list
The BJP released a list on Friday, featuring names of prominent party leaders for the upcoming Madhya Pradesh elections
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