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Kerala govt to launch ''road safety cadet'' programme in schools

Kerala govt to launch ''road safety cadet'' programme in schools

Published on Feb 5, 2026, 3:36 PM IST

Traffic cops reward rule-abiding citizens with roses and pens

Led by assistant police inspector (API) Priyanka Gore, the campaign has been underway since January 1 and focuses on positive reinforcement rather than penalties. (HT)

Published on Feb 4, 2026, 4:40 AM IST

Caught driving drunk? Your vehicle will be seized

Pune police commissioner Amitesh Kumar on Monday said that the city police have intensified action against drunken driving as part of a larger effort to improve road safety. (HT)

Published on Feb 4, 2026, 4:38 AM IST

Panchkula: Highway nakas put brakes on boozy trips to hills

The once-notorious Kalka-Shimla highway, often treated as a thrill ride by weekend travellers, is now under constant scrutiny. (HT Photo)

Published on Feb 3, 2026, 6:58 AM IST

NHAI strengthens hillsides to curb accidents on Navale Bridge stretch

NHAI strengthens hillsides to curb accidents on Navale Bridge stretch

Published on Feb 3, 2026, 4:18 AM IST

Overloaded trucks should not ply in state: UP CM

Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath. (HT file)

Published on Feb 2, 2026, 3:00 AM IST

Noida DM flags lapses in preparations for cold wave

Noida DM flags lapses in preparations for cold wave

Published on Jan 31, 2026, 11:14 PM IST

5 killed, 8 injured as truck rams motorcycles on Odisha overbridge, driver held

The accident occurred on the Gosain Nuagaon overbridge. The truck hit three motorcycles heading towards Haladiapadar. (Representative photo)

Published on Jan 31, 2026, 5:06 PM IST

11 dead in minibus and truck collision in South Africa

File: The accident happened near the city of Durban in the eastern KwaZulu-Natal province.

Published on Jan 29, 2026, 5:36 PM IST

Bengaluru actor Mayur Patel faces police action after drunken driving incident

Mayur Patel has been booked after his car lost control and rammed into three to four vehicles, causing a series of accidents.

Published on Jan 29, 2026, 3:00 PM IST

Gurugram traffic police tableau wins top prize at Republic Day event

Presented jointly with the RTA, the tableau was selected from about 12 entries and highlighted challan kiosks and automated enforcement systems. (HT)

Published on Jan 29, 2026, 7:44 AM IST

Greater Noida: MP Mahesh Sharma asks admin to expedite road improvement works

An official from the district administration said the focus was on identifying structural causes behind recurrent accidents and ensuring that corrective measures were completed within stipulated timelines. (HT Photos)

Published on Jan 29, 2026, 6:10 AM IST

Minors in Lko admit to driving vehicles without licences at road safety event

Scouts and Guides and representatives of voluntary organisations took a pledge to follow and promote traffic rules. (HT Photo)

Published on Jan 29, 2026, 4:36 AM IST

‘Safe School’ project resumes in Delhi after hiatus

The pilot project at DAV School in south Delhi. (HT Archive)

Published on Jan 29, 2026, 3:22 AM IST

Noida orders realtors to make project surroundings safe for public

The drive was initiated after concerns were raised over waterlogged plots, open basements and poorly secured construction sites located dangerously close to busy roads, said officials. (HT Archive)

Published on Jan 28, 2026, 7:06 AM IST

Electric tower in the middle of Gurugram road sparks safety fears

Latest crash injured a truck driver, while agencies dispute responsibility and HVPNL says relocation depends on government funding. (Parveen Kumar/HT)

Published on Jan 28, 2026, 6:48 AM IST

Road deaths in Punjab plunge by 48% after SSF launch, claims CM Mann

Mann said that the SSF has been central to transforming accident-prone stretches, such as the Sirhind-Patiala “killer road”. (HT Photo)

Published on Jan 26, 2026, 5:54 AM IST

UP roads turn deadlier: 13% spike in mishap deaths in 2025, a blow to 2030 vision

An analysis of the district-wise data shows that the highest death toll was reported from Agra (748), followed by Prayagraj (739), Mathura (698), Hardoi (669) and Lucknow (660). (For representation)

Published on Jan 24, 2026, 5:28 AM IST

7-year-old boy on cycle run over by visitor’s car in residential society in Pune, dies

We have detained the accused, done medical tests on him, and issued a notice to him, said police. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Updated on Jan 24, 2026, 5:04 AM IST

J-K: Wreath-laying held for 10 army jawans killed in Doda accident

J-K: Wreath-laying held for 10 army jawans killed in Doda accident

Updated on Jan 23, 2026, 4:49 PM IST

Town planners to inspect Gurugram roads weekly, report deficiencies

(Representative image) Area-wise duties have been assigned to senior officials, with findings to be reviewed by the GMDA CEO or additional CEO. (HT Archive)

Published on Jan 22, 2026, 7:24 AM IST

Safety audit of 32 accident-prone junctions completed in Gurugram

Officials said awareness drives, nukkad nataks and training sessions were held alongside enforcement against violations. (Parveen Kumar/HT)

Published on Jan 22, 2026, 7:21 AM IST

ARAI to set up fog, night-driving test facilities to improve vehicle sensor safety

Navi Mumbai, India - Feb. 11, 2022:A motorist charge his electric vehicle at Vashi Fuel Center charging station in Navi Mumbai, India, on Friday, February 11, 2022. (Photo by Bachchan Kumar/ HT PHOTO) (HT PHOTO)

Published on Jan 22, 2026, 5:06 AM IST

Safer UP roads: Training centres to return, ensure trained drivers get DLs

For representation only (HT File Photo)

Updated on Jan 21, 2026, 9:06 PM IST

Zirakpur-Hallomajra stretch deadliest among Chandigarh’s most congested corridors: 2025 data

This stretch saw five accidents, including three fatal cases, indicating design-related safety gaps rather than high-speed crashes. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Published on Jan 21, 2026, 8:58 AM IST

Institutional ‘comprehensive recklessness’ fuelling UP’s road safety crisis: Expert

According to the transport department’s road accident data presented in a meeting of the Supreme Court Committee on Road Safety on February 5, 2025, a total of 46,052 road accidents were recorded in 2024, leading to 24,118 deaths (File photo)

Published on Jan 21, 2026, 7:04 AM IST

Only 4% of road stretches in Himachal have crash barriers: Agnihotri

Himachal Pradesh deputy chief minister Mukesh Agnihotri. (HT Photo)

Published on Jan 21, 2026, 5:18 AM IST

Don’t give licences to all who apply: UP transport min

Dayashankar Singh, minister of state for transport (independent charge) (Sourced)

Published on Jan 19, 2026, 8:51 PM IST

GMDA plans revamp of 64km footpath network to boost pedestrian safety

Authority targets safer walking and cycling by 2026; traffic data shows 141 pedestrian deaths in 2025, highlighting urgent need. (HT Archive)

Published on Jan 19, 2026, 6:28 AM IST

Cause of over 50% of pedestrian deaths in 3 yrs unknown: Delhi traffic police

Unaccounted pedestrian deaths were logged at 309 in 2024, 343 in 2023, and 358 in 2022. (HT)

Updated on Jan 18, 2026, 8:03 AM IST

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