The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is contemplating discontinuing cash transactions at National Highway fee plazas across the country from April 1, 2026, with all toll payments proposed to be processed exclusively through digital modes such as FASTag and Unified Payments Inte
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Monday emphasised on 77th Republic Day that despite Punjab's significant contributions to the country, it remains the only state without its own capital. Addressing people in Hoshiarpur, Punjab CM Bhagwant Man, he assured that his government will mak
In Delhi, Connaught Place and Vasant Vihar saw a steady influx of revellers as families and groups gathered in markets and open spaces ahead of the New Year 2026.
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Delhi MCD Sah-Prabhari Praveen Kumar alleged that long queues of vehicles at toll plazas run by the BJP-led Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) were worsening the capital's air pollution, despite clear Supreme Court directions to shut them down.
In a significant step to incentivize digital payments and eliminate cash transactions at the user fee plazas on National Highways for Non-FASTag users, the Government of India has amended National Highways Fee (Determination of Rates and Collection) Rules, 2008, as per a press release by the
In line with vision to encourage use of technology and enhance 'Ease of Living' for the citizens, National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has successfully implemented the 'FASTag Annual Pass' facility from Independence Day 2025 at about 1,150 Toll Plazas on National Highways and Expressw
"In a transformative step towards hassle-free highway travel, we are introducing a FASTag-based Annual Pass priced at ₹3,000, effective from 15th August 2025. Valid for one year from the date of activation or up to 200 trips--whichever comes first--this pass is designed exclusively for
The government is conducting a pilot study on two national highways for toll collection through a Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS), Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday.
The chief minister said, "Several new facilities will be available for Loktantra Senanis. They will be able to stay for three days in Circuit Houses and Rest Houses and will receive a 50 percent discount on fares. Tamra Patras will be provided to those who have not yet received them. Additio
"We are putting an end to the present toll system. Now there will be satellite based toll collection system. Money will be deducted from your bank account. You will be charged based on the total distance you have travelled. Time will be saved and fuel will be saved," Gadkari said speaking to
All shops, markets, shopping plazas, and business establishments in key areas like Mission, Zarghoon Road, Masjid Road, Fatima Jinnah Road, Price Road, Liaquat Bazaar, Toghi Road, and other main business districts in Quetta remained closed.