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4 killed, 14 injured in Mumbai Nashik Highway accident
Four people, including a couple, and a mother and daughter, were killed and 14 others were injured after a speeding container truck crashed into a private bus
Updated on Jan 16, 2025 08:57 AM IST
Anamika Gharat
Riding without helmet in Lucknow? You may be denied fuel from January 26
The Lucknow DM on Monday instructed a strict enforcement of the Uttar Pradesh government's ‘No Helmet, No Fuel’ policy.
Published on Jan 13, 2025 07:41 PM IST
HT News Desk, New Delhi
Residents demand immediate action as fatalities surge on Katraj-Mantarwadi Road
The Katraj-Mantarwadi Road connects areas like Mohammed Wadi and Undri to key educational institutions and sees heavy traffic, with nearly one lakh vehicles passing through daily
Updated on Jan 13, 2025 08:32 AM IST
Nadeem Inamdar
Govt announces ₹1 crore for kin of SSF cop killed in Sangrur crash
SSF personnel Harshveer Singh was killed in an accident on Bald Kainchian road near Bhawanigarh on the intervening night of January 8 and 9
Updated on Jan 13, 2025 05:18 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Bhawanigarh
Kanpur couple spotted romancing on moving bike for Reels, police begins probe
Kanpur Police probed a viral video of a couple's risky bike stunt, where the man rode without a helmet and his partner sat facing him on the fuel tank.
Published on Jan 12, 2025 03:50 PM IST
Mahipal Singh Chouhan
Citizens hold candlelight vigil, blame govt apathy behind death of doctor in road mishap
Citizens held a candlelight vigil in Undri for dentist Pranali Date, urging for improved road safety and accountability after her tragic death in a road accident.
Updated on Jan 12, 2025 07:26 AM IST
Nadeem Inamdar
Jogging teen hit by speeding Jaguar car in Noida; 22-year-old driver arrested
According to official figures on road accidents from January to September 2014, the district recorded over 850 crashes leaving 330 dead and over 750 injured.
Updated on Jan 12, 2025 07:06 AM IST
PTI |
E-enforcement, more funds to enhance road safety in state
Maharashtra allocates ₹150 crore to each district for road safety, enhancing monitoring and addressing accident hotspots amid rising fatalities.
Updated on Jan 11, 2025 08:04 AM IST
Roadside saliva testing could increase drug-driving charges, Tory MP says
Andrew Snowden argued the number of people being charged with drug-driving could be increased with the use of new technology.
Published on Jan 09, 2025 04:31 PM IST
PA_Media |
Heart-stopping moment caught on camera as motorcyclist crashes into rider
A motorcycle vlogger’s video of a high-speed crash, shared on X, has gone viral, igniting discussions on reckless driving.
Updated on Jan 09, 2025 01:09 PM IST
Simran Singh
Ludhiana: ₹20-crore cow cess lying in MC’s bank account, stray cattle menace persists
Stray cattle roaming on the roads have become a hazard and raised concerns over road safety, especially amid the foggy weather conditions
Published on Jan 07, 2025 10:50 PM IST
Sukhpreet Singh, Ludhiana
Three men chase woman in Bengaluru, distressing video goes viral
A video of a woman in Bengaluru being pursued by three men in a vehicle at 2 AM is making rounds on social media .
Published on Jan 07, 2025 10:41 AM IST
Simran singh
Tripura to host quizzes, considers adding road safety and drug abuse to curriculum
Govt is exploring whether the topics can be added to the SCERT, said food, civil supplies and consumer affairs minister
Updated on Jan 05, 2025 11:25 AM IST
Priyanka Deb Barman
Mohali Airport Road mishap: 3 days on, biker succumbs to injuries
The victim, identified as Om Prakash of Sector 70, Mohali, was heading home from Balongi on December 30 when he met with the accident.
Updated on Jan 04, 2025 08:38 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Mohali
Identify accident-prone districts, devise action plans: Yogi
Chief minister says road mishaps in UP claim nearly 26,000 lives annually, issues crucial directives to all departments involved in road safety
Updated on Jan 01, 2025 08:38 PM IST
Chandigarh DGP proposes training NCC cadets in traffic management
The proposal was discussed in a meeting between DGP Yadav and Maj Gen Jagdeep Singh Cheema, additional director general, NCC directorate for Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and Chandigarh
Updated on Jan 01, 2025 05:32 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
Drive sober or face consequences, warn Gurugram cops
Police said the penalty for drunken driving is ₹10,000, and the driving licence of the offender is liable to be suspended for three months.
Updated on Dec 31, 2024 03:36 PM IST
Man creates chaos on road as he sets up tripod for Reels to gain internet fame
A man filming a reel on a busy road sparked outrage online, drawing 213K views as users criticised his risky behaviour and demanded strict action.
Published on Dec 28, 2024 06:34 PM IST
Mahipal Singh Chouhan
Traffic police taking steps to curb rising mishaps
Deputy Commissioner of Police (Traffic), Amol Zende, stressed the importance of blending technology with on-ground efforts to address accident-prone areas and reduce fatalities
Updated on Dec 28, 2024 06:56 AM IST
Nadeem Inamdar
PMC to remove all unscientific speed breakers across Pune
PMC is removing unscientific speed breakers from Pune's roads, having already dismantled 250. New ones will follow IRC guidelines post-removal.
Updated on Dec 27, 2024 06:46 AM IST
Bengaluru Volvo car crash: Truck driver’s surgery postponed as probe continues
The victims, who were traveling from Bengaluru to their hometown in Vijayapura, died on the spot.
Updated on Dec 23, 2024 01:02 PM IST
HT News Desk | Edited by Anagha Deshpande
Class differences, prejudices play a role in road rage: Top traffic psychologist
Anagha Pullangotte, one of India’s few traffic psychologists, discusses the lesser-explored reasons behind the rise in road rage.
Updated on Dec 22, 2024 08:15 PM IST
Bengaluru accident that killed CEO in Volvo sparks debate on road safety
A tragic accident near Bengaluru where a truck overturned and crushed a Volvo SUV has ignited discussions on road safety and the need for stricter regulations.
Published on Dec 22, 2024 05:26 PM IST
Man rides scooter while sitting backwards, sparks backlash. Watch
A man went viral for riding a scooter backward, sparking outrage online as users slammed the dangerous stunt, calling it a threat to public safety.
Published on Dec 21, 2024 03:54 PM IST
Mahipal Singh Chouhan
Bengaluru Traffic Police launches new website with real-time updates
Bengaluru Traffic Police's news website, available at https://btp.karnataka.gov.in, introduces a modern interface, improved navigation, and advanced features.
Updated on Dec 21, 2024 08:44 AM IST
HT News Desk | Edited by Anagha Deshpande
Traffic police yet to recover ₹98 crore in fines
During the past two years, using a combination of CCTV surveillance and on-ground action, the police have been identifying and fining citizens for various traffic offences
Updated on Dec 18, 2024 06:18 AM IST
Nadeem Inamdar
Gurugram: 24K drivers fined till Nov 30 for not wearing seat belts
Gurugram Police conducted 553 road safety awareness programs this year, reaching nearly 98,000 people
Updated on Dec 09, 2024 06:02 AM IST
AI cameras installed at 52 locations on Pune-Mumbai Expressway
In addition to speed monitoring, AI-based cameras also track violations such as failing to wear seat belts, using mobile phones while driving, and not maintaining proper lane discipline
Updated on Dec 09, 2024 05:14 AM IST
Now ‘Farishtey’ Scheme Hospitals Searchable on Mobile App
The Punjab Government is leveraging technology to provide prompt medical assistance to the injured.
Published on Dec 04, 2024 08:20 PM IST
HT Brand Studio
'Life can be cruel': IPS officer's classmate pens note after tragic accident
Before beginning his career as a DSP, 26-year-old IPS officer Harsh Bardhan died in a road accident caused by a tire burst.
Updated on Dec 03, 2024 10:48 AM IST
Muskaan Sharma