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Two Jammu and Kashmir NABARD Road Projects Abandoned After Rs. 16.6 mn Spent

Two road projects taken up under the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development’s (NABARD) Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF) in Jammu and Kashmir were abandoned after Rs. 16.6 mn was spent on them, according to the Composite Audit Report. The audit found that the expenditure had remained partially unproductive because the projects were not completed. The two projects were among 309 NABARD-funded projects examined during the audit. Together, they had a sanctioned cost of Rs. 50 mn. Their abandonment meant that the planned road connectivity was not fully provided to the rur..

U-Turn and Lane Changes Planned to Ease Barapullah Congestion

The Delhi government is examining a dedicated U-turn on Ring Road near the Gurudwara to ease congestion around Barapullah Phase-III. The Public Works Department is also considering lane channelisation and other traffic-management measures after congestion was reported on the newly operationalised corridor. The proposed U-turn, or cut, would give residents of Siddharth Extension direct access to the Old Barapulla approach road towards Lajpat Nagar, INA and AIIMS. Officials said the arrangement would reduce the need for longer diversions and discourage unsafe movements by local motorists. PWD Mi..

FASTag Annual Pass Improves Toll Plaza Efficiency, NHAI Survey Finds

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has found that the FASTag Annual Pass has improved toll plaza operations, increased vehicle throughput and reduced payment-related complaints. A survey commissioned by NHAI covered 580 toll plazas and assessed the pass across eight operational parameters, recording an average positive response of 91 per cent from operators and other stakeholders. The findings indicated improvements in operational efficiency and traffic movement, along with lower workloads for toll operators. The pass also reduced the need for on-lane FASTag recharges, while helpi..