News Topic:Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
J&K
Centre approves Rs 10,637 Cr tunnel and road projects including Mughal Road for J&K
In a significant fillip to road connectivity in Jammu & Kashmir, the Government of India has approved Mughal Road and Karnah valley tunnel projects.
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J&K
J&K High Court orders toll rate cuts
The High Court of Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh has directed the Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways to reduce toll charges across the Union Territory.
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J&K
Union Minister approves Rs. 2,194.92 crores for road and ropeway projects
Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, has sanctioned a significant allocation of funds for vital infrastructure projects in Jammu & Kashmir.
Ladakh
29 road projects worth Rs 1170.16 crore sanctioned for Ladakh
An allocation of Rs. 1170.16 crore has been sanctioned by the Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways for 29 road projects in the Union Territory of Ladakh.
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Travel
No driving test needed to obtain a driving licence: MORTH
The Union Transport Ministry has introduced fresh, easier rules to obtain a driving license without going through the painstaking process of driving test.
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Mubarak Gul defers press conference amid uncertainty over role in NC
NC leader Mubarak Gul has deferred his November 4 press conference amid uncertainty over his organisational role and dissatisfaction following the Cabinet expansion.
JP Nadda likely to inaugurate AIIMS Kashmir
Union Health Minister JP Nadda is likely to inaugurate AIIMS Awantipora on November 5. The institute has been developed at a revised cost of over Rs 2,160 crore.
Eight prominent leaders likely to quit Apni Party
At least eight to nine prominent Apni Party leaders are reportedly considering resignation ahead of a crucial meeting with Altaf Bukhari in Srinagar on Thursday.
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Aga Ruhullah announces exit from NC, resignation as Srinagar MP
Aga Ruhullah Mehdi announced his decision to quit the National Conference and resign as Srinagar MP, citing the party's failure to honour election promises.
NC govt lacks political will to free youth facing incarceration, says Waheed Para
Waheed Para said that the current NC-led government has the power to drop cases against young people who are imprisoned, but they lack the political will to do so.