Page 18 - Latest Updates on Nitin Gadkari
Will unveil 100% ethanol-fueled Toyota's Innova car on August 29: Gadkari
The Union minister, who has been exhorting automakers to come out with alternative fuel-powered and green vehicles, had last year launched a hydrogen-powered car, Toyota Mirai EV
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Buckling up: India launches first car crash test programme 'Bharat NCAP'
30 models already submitted for testing under BNCAP, says Gadkari
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India's own road accident safety assessment system: What is Bharat NCAP?
At the NCAP launch event, Gadkari also said that the cost of safety testing abroad is Rs 2.50 crore, while in India it is Rs 60 lakh
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Nitin Gadkari to launch Bharat NCAP today, here's all you should know
Union minister of road transport and highways Nitin Gadkari will launch Bharat New Car Assessment Programme (NCAP) today to boost the safety standards of motor vehicles
Nitin Gadkari to launch Bharat New Car Assessment Programme tomorrow
The programme aims to provide a tool to the car customers to make a comparative assessment of crash safety of motor vehicles available in the market
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Planning to end sirens on VIP vehicles: Union Minister Nitin Gadkari
Gadkari said that he wants to replace the sound of horns, sirens with a soothing music of Indian musical instruments
Gadkari inaugurates multi-level flyover in Pune, pitches for skybus service
The Union minister also suggested that the state government develop skybus services in Pune, saying roads in the city have little scope for expansion
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FADA delegation meets Gadkari, seeks 18% GST on entry-level 2-wheelers
Automobile dealers' body FADA on Wednesday sought GST reduction on entry-level two-wheelers to 18 per cent from 28 per cent currently
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Landslide blocks Jammu-Srinagar national highway; Amarnath batch stopped
A massive landslide blocked the Jammu-Srinagar national highway in Ramban district early Wednesday following which no fresh batch of Amarnath pilgrims was allowed to leave from Jammu, officials said.
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330 roads closed due to rain-triggered landslides in Himachal Pradesh
Vikramaditya Singh expressed gratitude to Union Minister Nitin Gadkari for assuring Rs 400 crore package for flood-hit Kullu district restoration during his recent visit to the state
Govt may mandate 20% recycled materials in auto manufacturing from 2026-27
As a part of this regulation, the quantum of recycled materials to be used will be increased progressively as more vehicle scrapping centres become operational
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Gadkari assures Rs 400 cr for Himachal's flood-hit Kullu restoration
The Chief Minister while addressing the press conference said that it was for the first time in the history of Himachal that a disaster of such high magnitude struck the state
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Construction industry should use alternative fuels to cut costs: Gadkari
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Tuesday asked the construction and equipment industry to reduce their fuel cost by using alternative fuels like ethanol and methanol
CM Siddaramaiah to meet Nitin Gadkari regarding Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway
Siddaramaiah said after the Expressway was opened, speed detectors were not installed. Since there was no guard, many accidents took place
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BJP, Cong claim credit for Gadkari's proposed visit to flood-affected areas
Leader of opposition and BJP leader Jai Ram Thakur on Saturday said that the Union minister would visit the state on his request
About 601 km of Char Dham Yatra All Weather Road completed: Gadkari
Construction work of about 601 km on the 825-km 'Char Dham Yatra All Weather Road' has been completed, Parliament was informed on Wednesday
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2021 saw 225,207 road accidents on national, state highways: Ministry
The year 2019 saw a total of 137,191 accidents on NHs while 116,496 accidents took place in 2020
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Gadkari assures Rs 300 cr for damaged roads, bridges: Himachal minister
Union minister Nitin Gadkari has assured sanctioning of Rs 300 crore for reconstructing damaged roads and bridges connecting national highways in Himachal Pradesh, state's PWD minister said
India's electric vehicle revolution has already begun, says Nitin Gadkari
Union minister of road transport and highways Nitin Gadkari spoke to Nivedita Mookerjee in a fireside chat to talk about the road ahead for EVs
Need for subsidy to come down as manufacturing gains scale: Nitin Gadkari
In the backdrop of Elon Musk-owned Tesla stepping up its India engagement, Gadkari said he was hopeful of Tesla entering the country