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Union Minister Nitin Gadkari defended E20 petrol, challenging claims of vehicle damage and highlighting its benefits for farmers and reduced fuel imports, despite motorist concerns about mileage and wear.
A 32-year-old bridge project connecting Kerala and Karnataka, stalled by bureaucracy and environmental hurdles, is seeing renewed hope following Priyanka Gandhi's intervention, with central funds contingent on a joint state consent letter.
Following a fatal accident, Kerala's Chief Minister requested a safety review of NH-66, urging measures against unauthorised parking and a focus on contractor compliance.
E20 fuel may necessitate replacing rubber parts and gaskets in BS-III vehicles made before 2016, though studies indicate general compatibility and no significant mileage impact for other vehicles.
In a written reply to Mavelikkara MP Kodikkunnil Suresh on Thursday, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said road safety audits had uncovered serious lapses at several construction sites.
The ministry acknowledged that multiple incidents involving RS wall failures and embankment settlement have been reported since May 2025.
In the reply, it was also reported that a total of 12 deaths occurred along the Aroor–Thuravoor stretch in 2025 alone.
Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways noted that the new system has been introduced in 10 locations and will be extended nationwide within a year.
The road transport and highways minister said the initiative is a major step toward hassle-free travel across the National Highway network.
IUML units will start an agitation on Thursday.
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