Three-year-old dies after ambulance stuck in massive traffic jam in Kerala’s Kannur

Three-year-old dies after ambulance stuck in massive traffic jam in Kerala’s Kannur

A three-year-old child died after an ambulance ferrying him to a hospital was stuck in a massive traffic jam near Kottiyoor in Kannur, Kerala, on Saturday (June 14, 2025). Prajul of Palchuram Unnati, who was suffering from a congenital brain condition, reportedly died before reaching Manathavady Medical College Hospital in Wayanad district. The ambulance from … Read more

Vellore Corporation to send impounded stray cattle to goshalas to prevent traffic congestion, accidents

Vellore Corporation to send impounded stray cattle to goshalas to prevent traffic congestion, accidents

The Vellore Corporation impounds 10-20 stray cattle every day. | Photo Credit: C. Venkatachalapathy The Vellore Corporation has decided to send impounded stray cattle to goshalas in Kancheepuram to prevent traffic congestion and accidents in the town. Corporation officials said that a nominal fee for the upkeep of impounded cattle would be paid by the … Read more

India flying and how: Air passenger traffic set for 80% jump in 5 years

India flying and how: Air passenger traffic set for  80% jump in 5 years

India’s civil aviation industry is in for a steep upward climb. New government figures predict air passenger traffic will increase by 80 per cent over the next five years, from 222 million passenger journeys in 2023-24 to nearly 400 million by 2028-29. The magnitude of the expansion underscores a definitive post-pandemic rebound and suggests that … Read more

Traffic advisory issued for Eid-ul-Fitr in Hyderabad

Traffic advisory issued for Eid-ul-Fitr in Hyderabad

Huge crowds throng Charminar ahead of Eid celebrations tomorrow in Hyderabad on Sunday, March 30, 2025. | Photo Credit: SIDDHANT THAKUR The Hyderabad Traffic Police have issued a traffic advisory in view of Eid-ul-Fitr prayers on Monday (March 31, 2025).  A large number of worshippers are expected to gather at Mir Alam Tank Eidgah near … Read more

Delhi Police issues traffic advisory, check which routes will be diverted

Delhi Police issues traffic advisory, check which routes will be diverted

Republic Day is approaching near, and parade rehearsals are on the way. Delhi Police has geared up for Republic Day preparations. Several advisories have been issued to the people of Delhi in the hope of creating a smooth running of traffic and other activities. For the smooth conduct of Republic Day parade practice and to … Read more

No traffic allowed on Bengaluru’s Church Street for a week owing to a revamp

No traffic allowed on Bengaluru’s Church Street for a week owing to a revamp

Work under way on Churuch Street on Monday. | Photo Credit: k. bhagya prakash Church Street was closed to traffic on Monday and this will continue for a week, as a private non-profit organisation, which has adopted the maintenance of the road for two years, has taken up repair works.  Several traders are upset with … Read more

Hyderabad Traffic Police launch crackdown on helmetless riders and wrong-side drivers

Hyderabad Traffic Police launch crackdown on helmetless riders and wrong-side drivers

Violators of helmet rules will be fined ₹200, while those caught driving on the wrong side of the road will face a fine of ₹2,000 and a three-month suspension of their driving licence. | Photo Credit: NAGARA GOPAL In a bid to curb rising road accidents, the Hyderabad Traffic Police will launch a special drive … Read more

Traffic diversions sought for Saidapet-Teynampet elevated corridor

Traffic diversions sought for Saidapet-Teynampet elevated corridor

Work is under way in Saidapet for an elevated corridor.  The Highways Department has sought permission from the traffic police to divert traffic at two locations on Anna Salai to facilitate the construction of elevated corridor from Saidapet to Teynampet in the city.  Sources said that diversions were being sought near Thevar statue via Chamiers … Read more

Kundannoor bridge resurfacing: concern over traffic falling into disarray

Kundannoor bridge resurfacing: concern over traffic falling into disarray

The PWD NH wing is gearing up to do stone mastic asphalt resurfacing of the busy, 2-km-long Kundannoor-Thevara bridge that links Kochi with Willingdon Island, since the rain has taken a break. But alternative roads have not been developed to divert vehicles, which include container lorries. | Photo Credit: H. VIBHU With the rain taking … Read more