State prepared to ensure public safety during New Year events: Government
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State prepared to ensure public safety during New Year events: Government

Hindustan Times  

The Karnataka government has implemented elaborate measures to ensure public safety during Bengaluru’s New Year celebrations such as deploying thousands of police personnel across the city and state, home minister G Parameshwara said on Monday. Bengaluru police commissioner B Dayananda said police will maintain a zero-tolerance policy against drunk driving, drug use, reckless motorcycling, and drag racing “All necessary preparations have been made to ensure that no untoward incidents happen in Bengaluru city and the entire state. Outlining an elaborate security framework in Bengaluru, Bengaluru police commissioner B Dayananda said: “Areas expecting heavy foot traffic, such as MG Road, Brigade Road, Koramangala, and Indiranagar, will be under tight surveillance. “Vehicles parked in restricted zones like MG Road, Brigade Road, and Church Street must be removed by 4 pm on December 31, or owners will face prosecution,” he said.

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From Time Limit On Parties To Cap On Gatherings: A Look At Restrictions On New Year Celebrations Across Cities
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From Time Limit On Parties To Cap On Gatherings: A Look At Restrictions On New Year Celebrations Across Cities

ABP News  

As the countdown to 2025 is on with people waiting to ring in the New Year, the metro cities across the nation will witness massive celebrations. Ahmedabad Gujarat has made elaborate security arrangements to avoid any untoward incident during New Year celebrations. Chennai In view of the New Year celebrations, the Greater Chennai Traffic Police announced a slew of regulations …

Bengaluru Police Ban Whistles, Face Masks For New Year Celebrations At Public Places, No Parties After 1 AM
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Bengaluru Police Ban Whistles, Face Masks For New Year Celebrations At Public Places, No Parties After 1 AM

ABP News  

As people prepare to usher in the New Year, Bengaluru is all set to welcome 2025 with celebrations in various parts of the city, for which the city police have made elaborate security arrangements to ensure law and order and proper crowd management. "Bengaluru City Police has made tight security arrangements for New Year celebrations in all parts of the …

'More than 7 lakh people and 10k cameras': How Bengaluru is gearing up for New Year celebrations?
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'More than 7 lakh people and 10k cameras': How Bengaluru is gearing up for New Year celebrations?

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru is all set to welcome the New Year as the city is gearing up to host large-scale events and the police department is on high-alert. Bengaluru's Bridage road is lit up already ahead of New Year celebrations. In an X post, Bengaluru police commissioner wrote, "Went around the city to oversee the security arrangements being made by BCP reg …

New Year 2025 Celebrations: Bengaluru police deploy 11,800 for arrangements, 1 am deadline enforced. Check details here
3 days, 23 hours ago

New Year 2025 Celebrations: Bengaluru police deploy 11,800 for arrangements, 1 am deadline enforced. Check details here

Live Mint  

New Year 2025 Celebrations: The Bengaluru city police have made extensive arrangements ahead of New Year's Eve celebrations today and going into the New Year 2025 celebrations, with as many as 11,000 personnel deployed to maintain law and order across the metro, according to a PTI report. “I visited various parts of the city and inspected the police security arrangements …

Bengaluru cops ban full-face masks, use of whistles for New Year festivities
4 days, 3 hours ago

Bengaluru cops ban full-face masks, use of whistles for New Year festivities

India Today  

Bengaluru is all set to ring in the New Year with celebrations in various parts of the city. To manage the crowds and law-and-order, the Bengaluru City Police have made extensive security arrangements. City Police Commissioner B Dayananda, in a press meet which he called the “last press conference of 2024”, elaborated on the preparations. He also said that the …

Teams to be deployed outside parks, malls; traffic curbs to be in place
4 days, 8 hours ago

Teams to be deployed outside parks, malls; traffic curbs to be in place

Hindustan Times  

Director general of police Prashant Kumar had sounded an alert and issued instructions for state police officials to take measures to maintain law and order during the New Year celebrations, said senior police officials on Monday. The DGP issued strict instructions to the heads of all police commissionerates and district police to put in place proper security arrangements and traffic …

Bengaluru deploys over 11,000 cops, sets 1 am curfew for New Year celebration
5 days, 3 hours ago

Bengaluru deploys over 11,000 cops, sets 1 am curfew for New Year celebration

India Today  

Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara announced on Monday that the state government has taken extensive measures to ensure the safety of Bengaluru city and the entire state during the upcoming New Year celebrations. In his statement to the media, Parameshwara appealed to the public to celebrate the New Year joyfully and responsibly, urging them to avoid engaging in any disruptive …

Elaborate security arrangements in place for New Year celebration in Bengaluru, says police
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Elaborate security arrangements in place for New Year celebration in Bengaluru, says police

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru, With just days left for 2025, the Bengaluru Police has made elaborate arrangements for the upcoming New Year celebrations in the city with tight security deployment on heavy footfall areas of the city to ensure safety of public and smooth flow of traffic. Elaborate security arrangements in place for New Year celebration in Bengaluru, says police Addressing a press …

Bengaluru New Year celebrations: Movement of vehicles will be restricted on Brigade Road and Church Street. Full details
6 days, 19 hours ago

Bengaluru New Year celebrations: Movement of vehicles will be restricted on Brigade Road and Church Street. Full details

Hindustan Times  

Ahead of New Year celebrations in Bengaluru, the traffic police are gearing with several restrictions across the city to avoid any congestion on the 31st night, As areas like MG Road, Brigade Road, Koramangala, Church Street and Indiranagar are expected to see massive crowds, Bengaluru police will be deploying extra stagg to avoid any law and order issues on the …

Check security arrangements made in Bengaluru ahead of New Year 2025 celebrations, police issues guidelines
1 week ago

Check security arrangements made in Bengaluru ahead of New Year 2025 celebrations, police issues guidelines

India TV News  

New Year 2025 is knocking at the door with just mere days left for the year to come to an end, in view of this the Bengaluru police have made elaborate arrangements for upcoming celebrations in the city with tight security deployment in heavy footfall areas of the city to ensure safety for public and smooth flow of traffic. City …

Bengaluru New Year celebrations: Police to conduct special drives on drug menace
1 week, 2 days ago

Bengaluru New Year celebrations: Police to conduct special drives on drug menace

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru police announced special drives against peddling and consuming drugs as the city is gearing up for New Year celebrations. Police are also monitoring large consignments that are coming to Bengaluru and even conducting surprise checks in courier offices which are being used for drug peddling. Meanwhile, a total of 7 to 8 lakh people are expected to hit the …

Bengaluru traffic advisory on Christmas, Dec 25: Avoid THESE routes today, check alternative routes, other restrictions
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Bengaluru traffic advisory on Christmas, Dec 25: Avoid THESE routes today, check alternative routes, other restrictions

Live Mint  

Bengaluru traffic police have issued an advisory for commuters on Wednesday, December 25, during the Christmas celebration. In the wake of Christmas celebration today, traffic police have placed restrictions on certain routes, and identified alternative routes in its advisory. Bengaluru traffic advisory -Davis Road will remain temporarily shut between John Armstrong Road junction and Cookson road junction. Vehicles coming from …

Prepared to ensure hassle-free New Year festivities: Minister
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1 week, 3 days ago

Prepared to ensure hassle-free New Year festivities: Minister

Hindustan Times  

Ahead of New Year celebrations in the city’s central areas, state home minister G Parameshwara on Tuesday assured that extensive arrangements are in place to prioritise public safety and ensure hassle-free festivities. Ahead of New Year celebrations in the city’s central areas, Parameshwara assured that extensive arrangements are in place to prioritise public safety and ensure hassle-free festivities “We have …

Bengaluru New Year’s Eve: 7-8 lakh revellers, extra cabs, metro services, and key safety measures announced
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1 week, 3 days ago

Bengaluru New Year’s Eve: 7-8 lakh revellers, extra cabs, metro services, and key safety measures announced

Hindustan Times  

With an estimated 7-8 lakh revelers expected to throng Bengaluru’s streets on New Year’s Eve, Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara has assured robust safety measures to ensure peaceful celebrations. The Home Minister emphasized the importance of ensuring public safety, particularly for women, during the Christmas and New Year celebrations Parameshwara outlined the government’s strategy to manage crowds and traffic in …

'Well-built roads and footpaths': Can you guess this Bengaluru area from the 1960s?
1 month ago

'Well-built roads and footpaths': Can you guess this Bengaluru area from the 1960s?

Hindustan Times  

A nostalgic photograph of Bengaluru from the 1950s, showcasing wider roads and footpaths, has gone viral on social media. The well-maintained footpaths and the sight of people cycling around the city highlight the contrast to Bengaluru’s current, crowded urban landscape. Check out the post here: The post has garnered over 70,000 views, thousands of likes and over a hundred comments …

Mridul Bhasin: “There’s an urgent need to address road safety in India”
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Mridul Bhasin: “There’s an urgent need to address road safety in India”

Hindustan Times  

Can we begin with Durva Bhasin, your daughter, in whose memory you have dedicated the NGO, Muskaan? Muskaan Foundation for Road Safety started three days later. Durva Bhasin I remember your statement that a once-in-20-years disaster like a flood receives more attention than road safety, which kills a significant number of people each year. Several factors contribute to this crisis, …

Bengaluru cops urge IT employees to use public transport at least once a week: Report
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Bengaluru cops urge IT employees to use public transport at least once a week: Report

Hindustan Times  

The Bengaluru Traffic police urged citizens to embrace public transport as a means to reduce traffic congestion, lower emissions, and foster a greener city for future generations. On World Transport Day, the police specifically called on IT employees to use public transport at least once a week, the report added. In a city-wide initiative, the traffic police also invited the …

Traffic Awareness Drive Launched in Gautam Budh Nagar: Focuses on Education and Enforcement
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Traffic Awareness Drive Launched in Gautam Budh Nagar: Focuses on Education and Enforcement

Hindustan Times  

The Gautam Budh Nagar police have launched a month-long traffic awareness drive to raise public awareness on road safety and reduce road accidents. The campaign focuses on traffic awareness, enforcement of regulations, and community involvement through traffic volunteers and traffic angels. The drive aims to ensure strict enforcement of traffic rules while educating the public on road safety. The program …

Traffic Gridlock Grips Bengaluru as Holiday Rush Sets in
2 months ago

Traffic Gridlock Grips Bengaluru as Holiday Rush Sets in

The Hindu  

Bengaluru faces major traffic gridlock amid holiday rush. Roads surrounding bus stations and railway stations in the city experienced significant congestion, resulting in severe gridlock owing to the holiday rush. The situation turned worse in the night, when the outgoing traffic, especially buses, increased. Even several residential neighbourhoods were caught in the web of traffic jams as residents prepared for …

Bengaluru Police issue guidelines for safe, harmonious Gowri-Ganesha festival celebrations
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Bengaluru Police issue guidelines for safe, harmonious Gowri-Ganesha festival celebrations

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: The Bengaluru City Police issued a set of guidelines for organizers, ahead of the Gowri-Ganesha festival. According to the advisory, all organizers must obtain permission from local police stations and Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike to instal idols in public spaces. Organizers are also required to get permission from BBMP for putting up pandals, and get approvals from Bengaluru Electricity …

Bengaluru Traffic Police Issues Advisory For Krishna Janmashtami
4 months, 1 week ago

Bengaluru Traffic Police Issues Advisory For Krishna Janmashtami

News 18  

Ahead of the Krishna Janmashtami festival on Monday, the Bengaluru traffic police issued a fresh advisory on Saturday. As per the advisory signed by Deputy Commissioner of Police for Traffic in the East Division of Bengaluru Kuldeep Kumar R. Jain, “In view of Krishna Janmashtami Festival on Devasandra main road Sri Venugopala swamy Temple, under K R Pura Traffic Police …

Karnataka police to launch special campaign against driving the wrong way on one-way roads
5 months, 1 week ago

Karnataka police to launch special campaign against driving the wrong way on one-way roads

The Hindu  

The Karnataka police are gearing up to crack down on people driving the wrong side on one-way roads. The police have also been asked to take action against motorists violating traffic rules on highways and within city and district headquarters limits, and also against the use of defective number plates. The police officials should create awareness on social media and …

Watch: Bengaluru residents overtake BBMP, clean accident-prone road; DK Shivakumar reacts
6 months, 1 week ago

Watch: Bengaluru residents overtake BBMP, clean accident-prone road; DK Shivakumar reacts

Hindustan Times  

Residents and schools in Balagere took an unprecedented initiative this past Sunday, foregoing their usual break to address the pressing safety concerns along the Kadubeesanahalli to Varthur road stretch. Faced with frequent two-wheeler skids and severe traffic congestion, residents armed themselves with work gloves and began clearing a nearly three km stretch of accumulated silt. Faced with frequent two-wheeler skids …

Traffic advisory: Nine key roads to avoid in Bengaluru on Lok Sabha poll counting day
7 months ago

Traffic advisory: Nine key roads to avoid in Bengaluru on Lok Sabha poll counting day

Hindustan Times  

The Bengaluru traffic police department has issued a fresh advisory ahead of the much awaited counting of votes under the Lok Sabha election 2024 scheduled for Tuesday, listing key roads where vehicles will be prohibited from parking, as well as alternate routes. “In view of counting of votes of Lok Sabha Elections 2024, on 04/06/2024 at St. Joseph's College, Bengaluru …

Chandragiri Region of Tirupati Turning a Hotspot for Road Accidents
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Chandragiri Region of Tirupati Turning a Hotspot for Road Accidents

Deccan Chronicle  

Tirupati: Safety concerns have emerged after Chandragiri area of Tirupati district has turned into a hotspot for road accidents. Noticing the increasing trend of accidents, transport authorities have deployed signage, asking motorists to exercise utmost caution and strictly adhere to traffic regulations. "We are implementing awareness campaigns to promote responsible driving, deploying additional traffic personnel, and installing speed-detection cameras," a …

Delhi Traffic Police issues advisory for Bharat Mandapam events today | Check diversions, routes to avoid
9 months ago

Delhi Traffic Police issues advisory for Bharat Mandapam events today | Check diversions, routes to avoid

India TV News  

Delhi Traffic Police has issued a traffic advisory ahead of various events to be organised at Bharat Mandapam in Pragati Maidan starting 4 pm to 10 pm on Monday. The police have mentioned traffic restrictions and diversions on some routes and also routes to avoid while travelling during the said time period today. Read about the traffic restrictions in Delhi …

Residents along Bengaluru-Mysuru highway remove safety barriers
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Residents along Bengaluru-Mysuru highway remove safety barriers

The Hindu  

Several residents residing along the Bengaluru-Mysuru access controlled highway have dismantled sections of the safety barriers to cross the road, posing significant hazard to both motorists and pedestrians. Along the 119-kilometre stretch of the highway, wherever villages are situated, local residents have dismantled the safety barriers installed by the National Highways Authority of India. NHAI must prioritise the safety of …

‘Big brother’ of traffic cops: Making roads justly safer in Karnataka
11 months, 1 week ago

‘Big brother’ of traffic cops: Making roads justly safer in Karnataka

New Indian Express  

There is a technological revolution underway in making traffic safer in Bengaluru. That is apparent by the way they continue driving by violating traffic rules left, right and centre, while the traffic police’s new approach to road safety management is to be increasingly invisible and making enforcement as contact-less as possible, driven by technology. While stopping at a red signal, …

Bengaluru traffic police issue advisory for Republic Day celebrations
11 months, 1 week ago

Bengaluru traffic police issue advisory for Republic Day celebrations

Hindustan Times  

On the occasion of Republic day, Bengaluru city police issued a fresh traffic advisory to ensure smooth vehicle movement and to avoid congestion where events are organised. READ | Bengaluru: Namma Metro services on Green line to be disrupted partially for three days Diversions: Vehicles coming from Infantry road towards Manipal Center should move on Infantry Road - Safina plaza …

Bengaluru traffic police issue advisory for T-20 cricket match today
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Bengaluru traffic police issue advisory for T-20 cricket match today

Hindustan Times  

In light of the T-20 Cricket Match set to take place in Karnataka capital Bengaluru today from 2 pm onwards, the city traffic police department on Tuesday issued an advisory to commuters in a bid to avoid congestions and allow smooth vehicular movement. The advisory, dated Tuesday, read “In view of 3rd T-20 International Cricket match on 17/01/2024 from 2.00pm …

A workable, sustainable mobility agenda for 2024 for Bengaluru
1 year ago

A workable, sustainable mobility agenda for 2024 for Bengaluru

The Hindu  

A brand new year is upon us, and yet, Bengaluru’s mobility agenda remains chaotic and clueless as ever. It should put together a comprehensive mobility plan, with accountability from all the delivery agencies including the Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation, Bangalore Development Authority and the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike,” he elaborates. If the BMLTA comes in as a regulator, it has …

New Year 2024: Check traffic advisory in your city ahead of festivities
1 year ago

New Year 2024: Check traffic advisory in your city ahead of festivities

Live Mint  

Traffic police in different cities across India have come up with traffic advisories ahead of New Year celebrations to avoid traffic snarls and congestion during the festive occasion. The advisory mentions that specific routes will remain closed for traffic include NS Road North Bound, Adam Street, P Ramchandani Marg, KS Dhariya Chowk, Madamcama Road, Barrister Rajni Patel Marg and Vinay …

Happy New Year 2024: Section 144, other restrictions imposed in THESE cities
1 year ago

Happy New Year 2024: Section 144, other restrictions imposed in THESE cities

Live Mint  

Several restrictions including section 144 have been imposed in several cities like Bengaluru, Mumbai, Delhi, and Lucknow for safe New Year celebrations. Take a look at city-wise restrictions in India, 1) Delhi: Delhi Traffic Police will deploy 2,500 personnel to ensure smooth movement of vehicles and 250 teams will be tasked with checking drunken driving on New Year's Eve, officials …

Bengaluru civic body to take up drive against PG accommodations amidst complaints of security, revenue loss to government
1 year, 1 month ago

Bengaluru civic body to take up drive against PG accommodations amidst complaints of security, revenue loss to government

The Hindu  

After its recent raids on pubs and bars checking for licence violations, the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahangara Palike now plans to take up a drive to check the licences of paying guest accommodations in the city. Many have also pointed out that a lack of action from various civic agencies against unlicenced PGs have also created revenue losses to the government. …

Police identify 59 accident-prone areas in Bengaluru amid surge in cases
1 year, 2 months ago

Police identify 59 accident-prone areas in Bengaluru amid surge in cases

Hindustan Times  

The Bengaluru city has been witnessing an average of 13 accidents and two fatalities every day, according to data from the Bengaluru traffic police. In an attempt to address this issue, the Bengaluru traffic police have identified 59 locations within the city that are particularly prone to accidents. He further mentioned that these identified black spots span various jurisdictional police …

Bengaluru Traffic Police identify 60 accident black spots and unveil remediation measures
1 year, 3 months ago

Bengaluru Traffic Police identify 60 accident black spots and unveil remediation measures

The Hindu  

The Bengaluru Traffic Police have identified 60 accident-prone locations in the city, commonly referred to as “accident black spots,” and have outlined specific measures to enhance safety at these locations. M. N. Anucheth, Joint Commissioner of Bengaluru, said: “This is the annual practice of identifying these black spots and producing reports to mitigate accidents in these areas. The traffic police …

Road accidents are on the rise on Bengaluru streets; overspeeding, lack of awareness and infrastructure gaps blamed
1 year, 6 months ago

Road accidents are on the rise on Bengaluru streets; overspeeding, lack of awareness and infrastructure gaps blamed

The Hindu  

An analysis of accidents on the city roads over the past three years — 2020, 2021, and 2022 — shows that the number of accidents in 2022 has risen by 120, compared to 2020, even as the number of fatalities has shot up by 115 during the same period. Srihari said the accident analysis report did not dwell on the …

Karnataka minister sets a deadline for better traffic management in Bengaluru
1 year, 6 months ago

Karnataka minister sets a deadline for better traffic management in Bengaluru

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka home minister G Parameshwara has set a three-month deadline to the police department for better management of traffic in Bengaluru. Karnataka minister sets a deadline for better traffic management in Bengaluru On Friday, G Parameshwara visited police Commissionerate in Bengaluru and held a meeting with all the senior officials. I had worked as a home minister earlier and I …

Chaos and congestion in front of Bengaluru metro stations
1 year, 6 months ago

Chaos and congestion in front of Bengaluru metro stations

The Hindu  

For Prashanth Kumar, a regular metro commuter from Baiyappanahalli to M.G. However, private vehicles, like cars and two-wheelers, as well as cabs and autos, that come to drop off people, leave the roads congested.” The metro authorities and traffic police have made provision for buses, autos, and cabs to pick up and drop off passengers at a few metro stations …

Roads to avoid ahead of PM Modi's rally in Bengaluru today
1 year, 8 months ago

Roads to avoid ahead of PM Modi's rally in Bengaluru today

Hindustan Times  

Prime minister Narendra Modi will be setting foot in Karnataka capital Bengaluru today to attend public gatherings and hold a roadshow. In this view, the Bengaluru traffic police issued a fresh advisory to for commuters to avoid congestions and ensure safety of the PM. Here are the roads to avoid today: Old Airport Road, Cambridge Layout Road, Dickenson Road, Cubbon …

Amit Shah in Bengaluru today: Check traffic restrictions
1 year, 8 months ago

Amit Shah in Bengaluru today: Check traffic restrictions

Hindustan Times  

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday will be in poll-bound Karnataka to take out a roadshow in Devanahalli, near the outskirts of Bengaluru. In this light, the Bengaluru traffic police department issued a fresh advisory detailing restrictions on vehicular movement in some areas to ensure smooth VIP movement and avoid congestions. READ | Amit Shah to hold roadshow in …

Bengaluru traffic woes: Public meeting at traffic police stations on Saturday
1 year, 10 months ago

Bengaluru traffic woes: Public meeting at traffic police stations on Saturday

Deccan Chronicle  

BENGALURU: To check road accidents and to smoothen vehicular movement in Bengaluru, it has been decided to hold “Citizen’s Traffic Form Meeting” on Saturday at all traffic police stations in the city from 11.30 am to 1.30 pm. Public are asked to give their best views at the meetings to improve road traffic and can The meeting assumes significance after …

National Road Safety Week 2023: Road Safety Rules in India
1 year, 11 months ago

National Road Safety Week 2023: Road Safety Rules in India

News 18  

The National Road Safety Week will be commemorated in India beginning today, January 11 until January 17. As per data from the National Crime Records Bureau, 4,67,171 road accidents took place in the year 2019. Road safety rules & guidelines To protect passengers of a vehicle, pedestrians and animals, several rules have been enacted by the Government transport departments of …

Swachhata Pakhwada 2023: Aiming to Reduce Accidents by 50%, Govt Starts Road Safety Week from January 11
1 year, 11 months ago

Swachhata Pakhwada 2023: Aiming to Reduce Accidents by 50%, Govt Starts Road Safety Week from January 11

News 18  

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways is organising the ‘Road Safety Week’ from January 11 to 17 to create awareness among people to improve the safety on road and give an opportunity to all stakeholders to contribute to the cause. The ministry has asked all the road owning agencies to organise field activities on toll plazas and other places …

Motorists seeking shelter at underpasses in Bengaluru to be fined Rs 500, repeat offenders to pay Rs 1,000
2 years, 4 months ago

Motorists seeking shelter at underpasses in Bengaluru to be fined Rs 500, repeat offenders to pay Rs 1,000

India Today  

Motorists in Bengaluru will now be fined Rs 500 for seeking shelter at underpasses. Traffic police officials, on Thursday, announced that those halting below underpasses or bridges while trying to avoid rains will be penalised for ‘obstructing public roads’ and putting other road users in danger. According to BR Ravikante Gowda, Joint commissioner of police, the decision was taken after …

Traffic police hold awareness drives as school buses congest Bengaluru roads
2 years, 5 months ago

Traffic police hold awareness drives as school buses congest Bengaluru roads

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru traffic police on Wednesday conducted an awareness drive in areas where movement and parking of private school vans and buses leads to congestion. School buses are not supposed to be parked outside or around an educational institution's premises except when students are getting on or off them, a top traffic police officer said. Peenya Traffic Police tweeted a video …

Tight security at PM’s public meeting today; details of traffic diversions here
2 years, 6 months ago

Tight security at PM’s public meeting today; details of traffic diversions here

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Anticipating possible disturbances during the BJP public meeting to be held on July 3, as many as 500 policemen, including women in plain clothes would mingle with people attending public meetings to prevent untoward incidents by performing duties posing as common man. After political parties erected banners, flexes blaming each other in the city, the police have obtained leads …

Bengaluru traffic: CM Bommai instructs officials to halter congestion at 10 prominent spots
2 years, 6 months ago

Bengaluru traffic: CM Bommai instructs officials to halter congestion at 10 prominent spots

India TV News  

Highlights Karnataka CM Bommai instructed officials to take measures to reduce traffic congestion at 10 spots CM wants works to be supervised by Deputy Commissioners of Police of the areas Measures would include synchronisation of traffic signals, removing obstacles for smooth traffic Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Saturday instructed the officials to take measures to reduce traffic congestion at …

Video | We went looking for a good footpath in Bengaluru... Look what we found
2 years, 6 months ago

Video | We went looking for a good footpath in Bengaluru... Look what we found

The Hindu  

Indian Road Congress norms stipulate a clear walking path at least 1.8 metres wide alongside a road. Bad footpaths invariably have a larger impact on certain vulnerable groups, like senior citizens, children and the poor who predominantly walk to their place of work. Urban activists say that footpaths are no longer designed for pedestrians, pregnant women, or women taking their …

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