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

DGP tells team to focus on streamlining traffic flow

DGP tells team to focus on streamlining traffic flow

  Signal cycle optimisation, strengthening of traffic engineering wing and developing an application to facilitate smooth passage for ambulances through traffic were among the top priorities highlighted by Telangana Director General of Police Jitender during a coordination meeting on Friday. The meeting was attended by Commissioners of Hyderabad and Cyberabad along with senior traffic officials. … Read more

Steps taken to address traffic woes, prevent road mishaps, says Kurnool Municipal Commissioner

Steps taken to address traffic woes, prevent road mishaps, says Kurnool Municipal Commissioner

Municipal Commissioner P.V. Ramalingeswar said proactive measures were being implemented to reduce traffic congestion and prevent road accidents in Kurnool city. A road safety sub-committee meeting was convened at the municipal council hall, bringing together officials from the traffic police wing, as well as the urban planning and engineering departments of the Kurnool Municipal Corporation. … Read more