The proposed blockade has been supported by about 30 local commercial vehicle owner and operator associations in Kolasib district. File. | Photo Credit: RITU RAJ KONWAR Truckers and other commercial vehicle operators in Mizoram’s Kolasib district have called for a four-day strike from October 23 to protest the dilapidated condition of National Highway-306, the State’s … Read more
Chittoor district Superintendent of Police VN Manikanta Chandolu performing puja to the newly launched “Mini Falcon” policing vehicle at AR Parade Grounds in Chittoor on Thursday (September 04). | Photo Credit: ARRANGEMENT To strengthen law and order at the grassroots level, the Chittoor district police launched the ‘Mini Falcon’ on Wednesday — a compact, state-of-the-art … Read more
The vehicle which fatally hit the world’s oldest marathoner Fauja Singh in Punjab’s Jalandhar district has been identified and the driver of the vehicle, an SUV, will be arrested soon, police said on Tuesday (July 15, 2025). Fauja Singh was 114, and the ironies could not be more tragic for the legend who got into … Read more
A fraudulent vehicle insurance policies and government documents racket was unearthed by the Shamshabad Special Operations Team (SOT) on Friday (January 17). Three men—Md Awyes (38), Buneti Shravan Kumar Goud (41), both working as Regional Transport Authority (RTA) agents, and Morsu Shiva Kumar (33)—were arrested. Ten others involved in the racket remain at large. The … Read more
A poll flying squad seized ₹17 lakh unaccounted cash from a vehicle in Ulhasnagar in Maharashtra’s Thane district on Thursday (October 31, 2024), an official said. The seizure was made by flying squad number 6, operating in Ulhasnagar Assembly constituency, between Kalyan and Murbad at 2 a.m., he said. “The driver could not give a … Read more
A 26-year-old man was allegedly beaten to death by three men in Greater Noida after an argument at a CNG pump over who would get their vehicle refuelled first, police said on Tuesday. The incident took place on Monday night and two of the three accused were arrested, Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police (Central Noida) … Read more
Selling your old car can be a strategic process involving preparation, presentation, and negotiation. Whether you are parting ways with a beloved car or looking to upgrade, maximising its value requires a thoughtful approach. From meticulous maintenance to smart listing strategies, several key steps must be considered. Nitin Chadha, Senior Vice President, ACKO Drive, … Read more
Intensified vehicle checks at Tamil Nadu’s border with Karnataka at three places in Erode district continued for the third consecutive day, to prevent suspected Maoists from escaping. A Kerala police special forces Thunderbolt team exchanged fire with suspected Maoists in the Uruppumkutty forest in Karikkottakary, in Kerala on November 13, after which five suspected Maoists escaped into the forest area. Of the five, A. … Read more
Most autorickshaws, cabs and private buses stayed off roads in Bengaluru on September 11 in response to a call by Federation of Karnataka State Private Transport Association. It is estimated that around 7 lakh transport vehicles operated by private persons or companies, that are part of 32 unions, will stay off the roads today across … Read more
A contract vehicle of the Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) was charged a fine of ₹25,000 by the Motor Vehicles department (MVD) recently. The fine was slapped on charges of driving the vehicle without valid insurance, a fitness certificate, and carrying a projected load (a pole) beyond the length of the vehicle. The challan was … Read more