Govt likely to change construction norm to ‘lane km’ as focus shifts to building high speed NHs, e-ways
Tuesday, 9 April 2024 Government changes highway construction measurement method to 'lane km' from 'road km' to emphasize expressways and four-lane roads. NH construction data converted to lane km. Comparison with past data, railway track method, CAG report controversy, toll collection, and tolling options.
The highways ministry plans to introduce annual and life-time passes for private cars, allowing unlimited travel on NHs with a one-time toll payment. With.. IndiaTimes
Scottish First Minister John Swinney and Glasgow City Council leader Susan Aitken visit the Thistle Centre Safer Drugs Consumption Facility in Glasgow, the UK's first safer drug consumption room, ahead of its opening on Monday. While drugs remain illegal in Scotland, users inside the facility can access clean needles and NHS staff support to reduce harm and improve safety. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Professor Sir Stephen Powis, the NHS national medical director, admits “it’s turning out to be one of the busiest winters in NHS history” as new figures reveal the number of flu patients in hospital is nearly five times the figure at the start of last month.
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The Liberal Democrat MP for Epsom says she is "concerned" that Sir Keir Starmer "didn't announce increase investment in GPs or anything in the social healthcare crisis". Her comments come after the prime minister gave a speech setting out his plans to reduce NHS waiting times. Helen Maguire adds, "they need to be ready for action". Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Government changes highway construction measurement method to 'lane km' from 'road km' to emphasize expressways and four-lane roads. NH construction data... IndiaTimes
Government plans to eliminate hoardings at NH toll plazas mentioning VIPs to reduce VIP culture. This includes amending NH Fee Rules and considering... IndiaTimes
Tuesday, 9 April 2024
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