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Brakes on anarchy in public transport need of the hour

As many as 1,736 vehicles were found plying without proper fitness and driving licence while challans were issued for 2,031 vehicles, said the ADCP. (File Photo)

lucknow news

Published on Apr 23, 2025 08:08 AM IST

HC slams authorities over seized vehicles choking Mumbai roads, seeks policy by April 29

The plea raised concerns regarding unchecked dumping, parking, and storing of seized vehicles—often for years—on roads (HT Archives)

mumbai news

Published on Apr 14, 2025 07:26 AM IST

Can ‘zero light, zero cop’ system decongest major crossings in Lucknow?

The new arrangement in place at IT crossing in Lucknow. (Mushtaq Ali/HT Photo)

lucknow news

Updated on Jan 09, 2025 06:40 AM IST

BMC to appoint contractors to clear 3,000 abandoned vehicles from Mumbai’s roads

BMC has decided to outsource the job of removing abandoned vehicles from the streets of Mumbai to contractors, in a bid to streamline the process. Representative Image

mumbai news

Updated on Nov 27, 2024 08:52 AM IST

Bakrid 2024: Bengaluru police issue traffic advisory for commuters

bengaluru news

Published on Jun 16, 2024 12:58 PM IST

Former BPCL official issued 7 e-challans for traffic violations he didn’t commit

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mumbai news

Updated on Jun 06, 2023 01:12 AM IST

City records 41% mishaps of last year by April 2023

The data reveals that a majority of the accidents occurred due to rash driving, speeding, and negligence on the part of the drivers. (KALPESH NUKTE/ HT PHOTO)

pune news

Updated on Apr 25, 2023 11:37 PM IST

Snowfall in higher reaches, light rains lash plains in Jammu and Kashmir

Director MeT Sonam Lotus said that the precipitation will continue for the next two days. “On April 5 and 6, brief spells of rain at scattered places of Jammu and Kashmir towards late afternoon and evenings were expected,” he said. Fresh snowfall was experienced in Kashmir’s mountainous areas. (PTI)

chandigarh news

Updated on Apr 04, 2023 10:52 PM IST

110 road stretches in Chandigarh need MC’s attention, says traffic police survey

A faded zebra crossing and cycle track at the Sector 34/44 roundabout in Chandigarh. Keshav Singh/HT

chandigarh news

Published on Dec 19, 2019 01:10 AM IST

Real-time traffic signal plan in Thane backfires

The real-time traffic monitoring system was installed at the Nitin Company and Teen Haath Naka junctions on a trial basis on September 4. Officials pulled it down on Friday.

mumbai news

Updated on Sep 15, 2019 04:30 AM IST

Activist wants action against traffic dept over signboards nailed on trees in Thane

Board on tree at Kharkar ali near police school Thane,Thane activist claimed that the traffic police have violated the Tree Act by pinning the No Parking Boards on the trees at several spots in the city.

mumbai news

Updated on Sep 14, 2019 10:56 AM IST

Potholes can’t give city rough time anymore?

With thousands of potholes being reported every monsoon, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has now made it compulsory for all wards to conduct a road roughness index test before opening up a repaired road for vehicular movement.

mumbai news

Updated on Sep 10, 2019 12:04 AM IST

150% rise in potholes in Mumbai in 10 years

Potholes near Bandra (West) bus stop.

mumbai news

Updated on Jul 16, 2019 12:56 AM IST

Over-speeding, drink driving top reasons for accidents

A probe panel has held the bus driver responsible for the recent accident on Yamuna Expressway .

india news

Published on Jul 11, 2019 01:30 PM IST

Wildlife dept team to fill water pits for animals in Aravallis

Forest department officials said that this was also being done to keep wildlife away from human habitations skirting the Aravallis.

india news

Published on May 14, 2019 02:48 AM IST

Roundabout to ease traffic woes at Sec 11 junction

Traffic snarls at Bhuteshwar Mandir Chowk near Sadar Bazaar in Sector 11 might soon be resolved with the Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority’s (GMDA) plan to turn the crowded intersection into a clockwise roundabout by July.

gurugram news

Published on Mar 21, 2019 01:47 AM IST

Delhi’s Maharani Bagh pedestrian bridge shut after damage

New Delhi, India - March 19, 2019: Pedestrians cross a busy road due to closed foot overbridge, at Maharani Bagh, in New Delhi, India, on Tuesday, March 19, 2019. (Photo Amal KS / Hindustan Times)

delhi news

Published on Mar 20, 2019 06:23 AM IST

BMC reduces licence fees for parking lot contractors by 20%; Opposition alleges nexus

Picture for representation only.

mumbai news

Updated on Mar 07, 2019 12:17 AM IST

DCP Satpute who inaugurated MIBM Pune’s ‘Magalaya 7.0’ asks students to focus on time management

Tejaswini Satpute, DCP traffic, poses with students and staff at MIBM’s fest Mangalya 7.0 in Shivajinagar on Monday.

pune news

Updated on Jan 29, 2019 02:39 PM IST

Pune’s innovative minds compete at MIBM’s ‘Mangalya 7.0’

Management games include clash of thoughts (debate), power of imagination (new product development), catch 22 (case study), vigyapan (ad mad).

pune news

Updated on Jan 28, 2019 03:55 PM IST

Mumbai roads shrink, but vehicle numbers expand

A huge traffic at Goregaon on the WEH on Friday.

mumbai news

Published on Jan 19, 2019 01:24 AM IST

#sayyestohelmets: 66.5% people ‘follow helmet rule’ in Pune

The traffic department claims that crackdown is proving to be a success. Here, most of the riders on Karve road are seen wearing helmets.

pune news

Published on Jan 08, 2019 02:44 PM IST

Women’s counter at RTO is a big relief

The women’s counter at Sarai Kale Khan RTO in New Delhi.

delhi news

Updated on Jan 02, 2019 03:54 PM IST

Maharashtra traffic police to spend ₹50 crore on high-tech equipment for road safety

In 2017, Mumbai, Pune, Nashik and Nagpur were among the top 50 cities that saw road accidents, according to a report prepared by the Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways.

mumbai news

Updated on Jan 07, 2019 11:31 AM IST

Risky bridges: 6 more months to demolish 15 unsafe structures

The Lower Parel bridge was demolished after being found at risk of collapsing

mumbai news

Updated on Oct 28, 2018 12:11 AM IST

Rain hits road repair works in Delhi

Potholed roads seen at the Delhi-Meerut Road NH58, at Murad Nagar.

delhi news

Published on Sep 26, 2018 03:12 AM IST

Drive against lane violation, 563 fined in three months

The Delhi Traffic Police has started a crackdown on lane violations to make commuting safer. In the last three months, the traffic department fined 563 drivers for moving across lanes, as part of a special drive.

delhi news

Published on Sep 20, 2018 01:47 AM IST