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Why does FASTag have to be so complicated?

This story started with an innocuous text that dropped into my SMS inbox from ICICI Bank. “ICICI Bank FASTag will be deactivated if Know Your Vehicle verification is not completed before 15-11-25,” it said.

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Kashmir’s apple farmers face Rs 2,000 cr loss as NH-44 closure strands thousands of trucks

“I don’t even have money for poison to kill myself. All my harvested apples have rotted before reaching the markets after the NH-44 was shut,” said Ezaj Ahmed, apple farmer from Anantnag district of Kashmir.

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CBI arrests NHAI GM, 3 others over graft charges

Ramprit Paswan, the accused general manager of the NHAI, had allegedly sought the bribe of Rs 15 lakh for "extending undue favours in processing and passing of the bills related to the contracts/works of the NHAI", the CBI said in a statement. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Big News: After UP STF exposed multi-billion rupee toll scam, NHAI takes action, issues strict directives

A multi-billion rupee scam was going on at toll plazas operated by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) across the country, but no one had a clue about it. Read the full story on Dynamite News:

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Stagnant water at Kovaneri Bridge near Valliyoor turns into an accident zone on national highway

The stagnant rainwater on the National Highways Authority of India’s four-lane road at Kovaneri near Valliyoor, which has seen several accidents claiming 14 lives in the past, took one more life on Saturday

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Decision on vertical clearance of bridges during NH 66 widening may be left to State govt.

Major Irrigation department report to District Collector on bridge clearance for NH 66 widening, with concerns over vertical clearance.

The Hindu

60 AI-powered cameras to be installed on Bengaluru-Mysuru highway

NHAI installs 60 AI-powered cameras on Bengaluru-Mysuru highway to enforce traffic rules and penalize violators efficiently.

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Accidents on NH bypass sends alarm bells ringing; clamour for dedicated bus bays grows louder

Demand for safety measures on congested NH 66 bypass after fatal accidents; experts urge NHAI to relocate bus stops.

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KMRL to do techno-feasibility study for metro viaduct over elevated highway on Edappally-Aroor bypass

KMRL plans to study feasibility of constructing metro viaduct over NHAI's proposed highway, enhancing connectivity in Kochi.

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NHAI to take a call on elevated highway after announcement of LS poll results

NHAI to decide on constructing elevated highway on Edappally-Aroor NH 66 bypass post Lok Sabha poll results.

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Three national highway stretches passing through Pudukottai district to become greener

Three national highway stretches passing through Pudukottai district are poised to become greener under the Green Tamil Nadu Mission in a bid to reduce the impact of air pollution

The Hindu

Government Order exempting royalty, GST for raw materials for proposed Kochi Bypass to be issued shortly

NHAI prepares for Kochi Bypass project as State government plans to exempt royalty and GST for raw materials.

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Chennai-Tada NH widening project nears completion as contractor resumes work on pending structures

Over 95.75% of Chennai-Tada National Highway widening complete, contractor resumes work after settlement with NHAI.

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Encroachments to be razed for elevated corridor work on Chennai-Bengaluru Highway in Ambur

NHAI to resume demolition of illegal structures for vehicular underpass construction on Chennai-Bengaluru Highway near Tirupattur.

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Tenders invited for three flyovers and an underpass on GST Road near Uthiramerur

Tenders invited for construction of flyovers and underpass on GST Road between Chengalpattu and Tindivanam at ₹110 crore.

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Road over the Sengipatti vehicular underpass on national highway reopened to two-way traffic

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has reopened the main carriageway over the vehicular underpass (VUP) at Sengipatti on the Tiruchi-Thanjavur National Highway to two-way traffic

The Hindu

New toll rates on highways to be effective only after Lok Sabha election

According to a senior NHAI official, the change in toll fee is part of an annual exercise to revise the rates that are linked to the changes in the Wholesale Price Index-based inflation.

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LED street light scheme in Kochi facing headwinds

Kochi's LED street light project faces challenges due to faulty power cables, impacting lighting on arterial roads and pedestrian safety.

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Here are the big stories from Karnataka today

Karnataka Today newsletter: Filing of nominations for Lok Sabha elections begins, and more

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NHAI increases toll rates on key highways in Karnataka, including Bengaluru-Mysuru

The new tariff will come into force on April 1.

The Hindu

Automated signages at black spots on Chennai-Bengaluru highway to prevent accidents

Automated LED projectors installed on Chennai-Bengaluru Highway to prevent accidents at night in Vellore black spots.

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Local people, political parties oppose toll gate between Vizianagaram and Visakhapatnam

Opposition grows against toll gate near Jonnada in Vizianagaram due to financial burden on locals, political parties involved.

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Safety concerns raised as residents along Bengaluru-Mysuru highway remove safety barriers to cross access-controlled road in Karnataka

The highway has already drawn the ire of commuters over the lack of safety measures and for fatal accidents.

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NHAI asks Paytm FASTag users to procure new one from another bank by March 15

NHAI advises Paytm FASTag users to switch banks before March 15 to avoid toll plaza inconvenience and penalties.

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Dedicated lane for emergency vehicles to be created on Thalassery-Mahe bypass

Dedicated emergency lane created at Kannur toll plaza to reduce congestion, FASTag enforcement emphasized for smoother transactions.

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