Union road Minister Nitin Gadkari is all set to contest from Nagpur Lok Sabha constituency in 2024 Lok Sabha polls. On 27th March, Mr Gadkari filed his nomination for upcoming lok sabha elections. He prayed at his residence before filing his nomination for the Nagpur Lok Sabha constituency. Mr Gadkari, a two-time Parliamentarian, is the longest-serving Minister for Road Transport & Highways currently running his tenure for over nine years. As he gears up to contest LS Polls 2024, let's take a look at his political career and a few amazing facts about him that probably didn't know.
29 March,2024 04:41 PM IST
Mumbai Trans Harbour Link(MTHL), also known as Atal Setu is set to upgrade Mumbai’s transport system. An infrastructure marvel never seen before in India is now a reality for Mumbaikars. The MTHL constructed at the cost of Rs. 18,000 crores, originates from Sewri in Mumbai and terminates at Nhava Sheva in Uran taluka in Raigad district. Connecting Mumbai to Navi-Mumbai - This 21.8-kilometre long Mumbai Trans Harbour Link bridge would help cover the distance between Mumbai and Navi Mumbai in just 20 minutes which otherwise takes 2 hours bringing a big relief to Mumbaikars. Here’s everything you need to know about this engineering marvel.
11 January,2024 06:41 PM IST
The Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (MTHL) which is the longest sea bridge in the country, will be inaugurated on Friday, January 12. Here’s the first look of India's longest sea bridge Mumbai Trans Harbour Link the 'Atal Setu'. The Mumbai Trans Harbour Link is constructed at a cost of around Rs 18,000 crore. The MTHL is a 6-lane sea link, with 16.50 kilometres of the stretch on the sea and 5.5 km on land. The Maharashtra cabinet had last week cleared a proposal to charge Rs 250 as toll amount for cars for using the Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (MTHL).
11 January,2024 04:57 PM IST
Amid truckers’ protest over the newly introduced Hit & Run Law, Home Minister Amit Shah’s speech in Winter Session of the Parliament is going viral. HM Shah was addressing the house and giving details about Bharatiya Nyaya (Second) Sanhita, 2023, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha (Second) Sanhita, 2023, and the Bharatiya Sakshya (Second) Bill, 2023. He briefed the Lok Sabha members about the Hit & Run Law and now, as the truckers are protesting, his Parliament speech is going viral.
04 January,2024 11:19 AM IST | Mumbai
While giving an update on the ongoing operation to rescue labourers trapped inside the Silkyara tunnel in Uttarakhand’s Uttarkashi following the Uttarkashi Tunnel Collapse, Additional Secretary Technical of Road and Transport Mahmood Ahmed on November 21 said that they will be able to provide some more good information in the next 30 to 40 hours. “We have gathered multiple agencies. We are coordinating with them. Each agency has been assigned a specific task... Our team is monitoring everything so that coordination between all agencies is maintained... We are taking all possible contributions from the army, BRO and other agencies ... the district administration is cooperating with us... NDRF and SDRF are also working. We are making constant efforts to rescue our workers trapped inside,” said Mahmood Ahmed. “First, the NHIDCL has ensured the facility of oxygen supply, food, water or medicine. There are lights and an electricity supply inside...There is a place up to 2km inside as the tunnel was already built... From the 4-inch pipeline, we were sending dry fruits and other eatables... Through the 6-inch pipeline, we sent a walkie-talkie inside and established communication... We also got a video showing that all of them are in good mental and physical health. We may able to provide some more good information in the next 30 to 40 hours,” he added.
22 November,2023 11:12 AM IST
Mumbai Meri Jaan: Aisha Ahmed spoke to Mid-day.com exclusively about her love for Mumbai. She mentioned that Mumbai is made of the people it has and she loves Mumbai's Vada Pav. Aisha finds Mumbai's rickshaw rides to be her safest place and of course shopping in Colaba Causeway. Travelling via Sea Link to much more. The Cheery Fig shop in Bandra is her favourite shopping spot. Listen in to Aisha Ahmed talk all about her love for Mumbai!
05 November,2023 11:59 AM IST
A Non-AC double-decker bus conducted its last ride in Mumbai on September 15. Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) has replaced Non-AC double-decker buses with AC double-decker buses. “Today is an emotional day, we all got emotional...my father used to take me out on this bus since I was a child and I have more than 2000 models of double-decker bus. I request BEST to keep these buses in a museum style,” said a passenger Yatin Angre.“We have a bond with double-decker buses. It is part of our family and we feel like someone from our family is leaving us. Double-decker buses are the pride of Mumbai, and we feel like it should continue its service,” said Gulabrao Aher, Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) employee.
16 September,2023 10:31 AM IST | Mumbai
As the Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) is taking steps toward making public transport environment-friendly, besides planning to fleet around 4,000 e-buses by March 2024 it will soon be opening its door to provide EV charging stations for private vehicles The BEST is working on installing around 330 e-charging stations at 55 locations in Mumbai and 10 will be ready by March this year.
16 February,2023 05:19 PM IST | Mumbai
The BEST on Thursday announced the launch of the fourth route of its premium bus service in Mumbai. The new designated route, between Mumbai Airport and Kharghar in Navi Mumbai will help connect the commuters to and from both the Mumbai airport and Kharghar. Flyers can book their seat on Chalo App from February 11, informs BEST general manager Lokesh Chandra.
10 February,2023 08:07 PM IST | Mumbai
Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari said Thursday that the Bengaluru-Mysuru expressway would be open by February. He expected the Bengaluru-Chennai expressway to be completed by March next year. These roads are going to save you fuel and time as well. We have built quality roads. You will remember me if you take the Mysuru-Bengaluru expressway.” The Bengaluru-Mysuru corridor is a 10-lane project wherein four lanes—two lanes on both sides—have been proposed for the villages and towns attached to the highway while six lanes would lead directly to Mysuru from Bengaluru.
06 January,2023 05:34 PM IST | MumbaiADVERTISEMENT
