Articles by: Upendra Kasbekar

Road and Rail Sectors Reach Record High Capital Expenditure of 5.2L crore

  In the fiscal year 2023-24, the road and railway ministries achieved an unprecedented capital expenditure of Rs 5.2 lakh crore, despite constraints posed by the Model Code of Conduct for the Lok Sabha election. These sectors accounted for 50% of the Rs 10 lakh crore capex allocation for the year. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways expended Rs[Read More…]

by April 4, 2024 News
Coastal Road Tunnel Signboard Altered Amidst Controversy Over ‘Undersea’ Assertion

Coastal Road Tunnel Signboard Altered Amidst Controversy Over ‘Undersea’ Assertion

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has made alterations to a signboard at the entrance of its tunnel on the coastal road near Nepean Sea Road. The previous sign claimed it as “India’s first undersea tunnel,” which raised questions from civic activist Zoru Bhathena, leading to a reassessment of the assertion. Now, the updated board describes it as the “largest diameter[Read More…]

by April 4, 2024 News
One Vehicle, One FACASTag’ Rule Enforced by NHAI

One Vehicle, One FACASTag’ Rule Enforced by NHAI

One Vehicle, One FASTag’ Rule Enforced by NHAI

by April 2, 2024 News
Bandra Worli Sea Link Toll Tax Increases by 18%

Bandra Worli Sea Link Toll Tax Increases by 18%

The toll charges for Mumbai’s renowned Rajiv Gandhi Bandra Worli Sea Link have surged by approximately 18% starting from April 1, as confirmed by officials from the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation. Effective immediately, the new toll rates for one-way journeys for cars and jeeps will be Rs 100, while minibusses, tempos, and similar vehicles will incur a fee of[Read More…]

by April 2, 2024 News