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Hyderabad Traffic Advisory: Hyderabad Traffic Police has announced a one-way traffic trial run around KBR Park as part of the ongoing steel bridge construction works. The special traffic diversion trial in Hyderabad near KBR Park will be conducted to manage vehicle movement and reduce congestion. Joint Commissioner of Police (Traffic) Joel Davis said that the trial run will help authorities assess and implement long-term traffic arrangements. As part of the Hyderabad traffic diversion near KBR Park, the following routes will be affected: The trial run aims to: Officials stated that the same routes may be implemented permanently based on the trial results. Hyderabad Traffic Police has urged citizens to:
New Delhi: Following a directive from the Delhi Police Commissioner to strictly enforce number plate regulations, the traffic police have launched a widespread crackdown on vehicles with improperly displayed or decorative number plates. As of May 2025, more than 27,000 drivers have been booked for violations.The enforcement drive targets non-standard number plates that use unusual fonts, colours, religious symbols, or caste and community slogans. According to official data, there were 17,795 violations recorded in 2024, including 14,624 challans and 3,171 notices. In comparison, the numbers ha ...Read More >
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], April 4 (ANI): Hyderabad Traffic Police conducted a special enforcement drive on April 2, 2026, targeting drivers using mobile phones. A total of 308 drivers were caught, including 262 two-wheeler riders, 3 three-wheeler drivers, and 43 four-wheeler drivers. D. Joel Davis, IPS, Joint Commissioner of Police, Traffic, Hyderabad, said, "Using a mobile phone while driving is a serious traffic violation that poses a significant risk to lives on the road." According to the Hyderabad Traffic Police official, "During the drive, a total of 308 drivers were found violati ...Read More >
Chandigarh: Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini on Tuesday said the state govt was consistently working to provide better resources to the doctors and quality healthcare services to the citizens.He mentioned that medical colleges were being established in every district.While there were only six medical colleges in 2014, the number has now increased to 15, and nine new colleges are under construction. As a result, MBBS seats in the state increased from 700 in 2014 to 2,185, at present. The state govt aims to increase the MBBS seats to over 3,400 by 2029, said Saini.The CM was addressing a ...Read More >
Haridwar: A woman politician has been arrested for allegedly letting her boyfriend and others repeatedly rape her 13-year-old daughter in Haridwar, Uttarakhand. The horrifying crime, which occurred between January and March, was exposed when the minor bravely confided in her father, prompting a police investigation that led to the arrest of the accused. The accused was arrested with her boyfriend and one more. According to police reports, the minor was gang-raped multiple times, often in the presence of her mother. The minor, who had been living with her father following her parents' separat ...Read More >
New Delhi: Delhi govt has prepared a plan under which Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) bus drivers and conductors will receive regular training, with a focus on ethical values, customer service and safe driving, transport minister Pankaj Singh said on Friday. The move is for improving the public image of DTC buses.The minister mentioned that DTC bus drivers who fail to halt at designated stops or are found speeding will face strict departmental action.Several commuters have complained about the behaviour of DTC bus drivers. There have alleged that the buses often fail to stop at the designate ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 29 (PTI) Heavy traffic congestion was reported in several parts of south Delhi on Sunday, leaving commuters stuck in a jam for hours. Police said the traffic volume has seen a spike due to the ongoing festive season rush, which included devotees making their way to Durga Puja pandals. The affected areas included Chittaranjan Park, Lajpat Nagar, Kalkaji Road, ITO and stretches along the Outer Ring Road. Special Commissioner of Police (Traffic) Ajay Chaudhary told PTI, "Due to the ongoing festivities, traffic volume in south Delhi has increased significantly. "Devotees heading ...Read More >
CHENNAI: As per orders of the Election Commission of India (ECI), Tamil Nadu Home Secretary Dheeraj Kumar on Thursday transferred the State's DGP (Head of Police Force) and three more senior IPS officers. Dr Sandeep Rai Rathore, DGP, Training, took charge as the DGP (HoPF), replacing G Venkataraman. ECI had directed all the new officers to take charge in their new roles latest by 11 am on Friday and added that those transferred out should not be involved in any election related work. ECI's direction came two days after actor and TVK president Vijay sent a representation to the commission th ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 14: Medulla Communications Pvt. Ltd., one of the world's most awarded healthcare-specialist advertising agencies, has announced the launch of its new hub in Singapore. With over 15 years of experience in solving complex healthcare challenges, Medulla is now looking to create a super-specialist category as the first digital healthcare advertising agency in Asia. New Hub to Deliver Scalable, Specialist Healthcare Marketing Solutions Across APAC. Also Read | New Cheque Clearing System: Banks To Clear Cheques Within Few Hours Starting October 4, Announces RBI. ...Read More >
The Hyderabad Traffic Police has launched a citywide crackdown on motorists using mobile phones while driving or riding, warning that strict action will be taken against violators. Officials said the habit remains a major road safety hazard despite repeated warnings and awareness campaigns. Hyderabad motorists using phones while driving to face ₹1,000 fine in special enforcement drive Joint Commissioner of Police (Traffic) D. Joel Davis said using a phone while driving distracts motorists, sl ...Read More >
Times News NetworkJaipur: In a comprehensive reshuffle of the state's police brass, the govt Wednesday appointed Sachin Mittal as the new commissioner of Jaipur police, continuing the trend of entrusting the city's top post to an officer of additional director general (ADG) rank.Mittal, a 1996-batch IPS officer who was serving as ADG (personnel) at police headquarters (PHQ), replaced Biju George Joseph, who had been holding that office since Aug 2023. In a swap, Joseph has been moved to PHQ to ta ...Read More >
Hyderabad, March 31 (RAHNUMA): Ahead of Hanuman Jayanti on April 2 this year, the city police have put in place elaborate security arrangements for the annual rally from Gowliguda Ram Mandir to Tadbund Hanuman Temple. City Police Commissioner V. C. Sajjanar inspected the route along with senior officials, reviewing crowd control measures, traffic diversions and deployment plans. Key points along the stretch were assessed to ensure smooth movement of devotees. "Our priority is to ensure a peaceful celebration of Hanuman Jayanti. Adequate force will be deployed, and sensitive areas will be clos ...Read More >
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], April 4 (ANI): Hyderabad Traffic Police conducted a special enforcement drive on April 2, 2026, targeting drivers using mobile phones. A total of 308 drivers were caught, including 262 two-wheeler riders, 3 three-wheeler drivers, and 43 four-wheeler drivers. D. Joel Davis, IPS, Joint Commissioner of Police, Traffic, Hyderabad, said, "Using a mobile phone while driving is a serious traffic violation that poses a significant risk to lives on the road." Also Read | Kolkata Bumble Scam: Man Lured to 'Cafe Couple Zone', Beaten and Forced To Pay INR 11,000 Bill. Acc ...Read More >
A two-hour experimental one-way traffic system around the 390-acre Kasu Brahmananda Reddy (KBR) national park on Sunday offered a glimpse into how Hyderabad's ambitious Hyderabad City Innovative & Transformative Infrastructure (H-CITI) project could reshape movement in one of city's busiest corridors. Traffic police officials identified a few issues that must be addressed before a full rollout. The trial, conducted between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. across a stretch covering KBR Main Gate, Basavatarakam ...Read More >
Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) [India], July 9 (ANI): Ahead of the upcoming Kanwar Yatra 2025, Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Ajay Pal Sharma stated that there would be three super zones and seven zones for the smooth movement of traffic in the city. He further stated that coordination was being established with other districts to ensure no one faces any inconveniences. 'The upcoming Kanwar Yatra will begin on July 11. In this regard, we have divided the area into three superzones and seven zones and then further into sectors...Ensuring the safety of Kanwariyas and facilitating their smoo ...Read More >
MUMBAI: Commuters faced severe traffic snarls on Saturday as travel times across Central Mumbai surged following the closure of the over century-old Elphinstone Road Over Bridge (ROB) on Friday night. A routine 15-minute cab ride from Sion to Dadar stretched to over an hour, while the 45-minute drive from Navi Mumbai to Parel took nearly two hours. The closure, part of the Sewri-Worli Elevated Connector project, aimed to replace the critical east-west link that passes over two railway stations, used by around 500,000-700,000 daily commuters. Public anger was palpable on roads and social media ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 1 (PTI) Amid high surveillance, tight security and multi-agency coordination, the fuel ban on overage vehicles kicked in Delhi on Tuesday, with 24 such vehicles being impounded, officials said. Petrol pumps across Delhi have been asked not to provide fuel to end-of-life (EoL) vehicles starting Tuesday under the directions of the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM), with the Transport Department along with the Delhi Police and traffic personnel putting in place a detailed enforcement strategy to ensure strict compliance. According to an official from the Transport Depa ...Read More >
New Delhi: Markets overflowed, streets were full of shoppers, and commuters were stuck in traffic for hours. From Lajpat Nagar to Chandni Chowk, a half an hour ride took an hour or more as the city stepped out for Diwali shopping. Among the markets that saw the heaviest traffic were Chandni Chowk, Sadar Bazaar, Karol Bagh, Lajpat Nagar, Kamla Nagar, Rajouri Garden and Connaught Place, and areas near malls such as Select City Walk. The ripple effect is being felt on arterial stretches too, like th ...Read More >
Bengaluru's tech corridor, Outer Ring Road, witnessed heavy traffic on Tuesday evening after a BMTC bus broke down. At 4:43 pm, Bengaluru Traffic Police posted an advisory on X, stating that due to a vehicle breakdown near Ecospace Junction towards Marathahalli, traffic was moving slowly at Kadubeesanahalli, Devarabisanahalli, and Bellandur. Asked about the reason for the spike in traffic, Karthik Reddy, Joint Commissioner of Police (Traffic), Bengaluru, told Moneycontrol: "A BMTC bus breakdown ...Read More >
BENGALURU: In a major reshuffle in the police department, 35 IPS officers were transferred on Monday. As proposed earlier, Bengaluru has got three new divisions (Law & Order) -- Electronics City, South West and North West Divisions. Uttara Kannada SP Narayana M has been appointed as DCP, Electronics City, while Anita Bhimappa Haddannavar and Nagesh DL have been posted as DCPs of South West and North West Divisions, respectively. DCPs of eight other divisions in Bengaluru city have also been changed. Besides, Joint Commissioner of Police (Traffic), Bengaluru, MN Anucheth has been posted as DI ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, July 1: Amid high surveillance, tight security and multi-agency coordination, the fuel ban on overage vehicles kicked in Delhi on Tuesday, with 24 such vehicles being impounded, officials said. Petrol pumps across Delhi have been asked not to provide fuel to end-of-life (EoL) vehicles starting Tuesday under the directions of the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM), with the Transport Department along with the Delhi Police and traffic personnel putting in place a detailed enforcement strategy to ensure strict compliance. According to an official from the Transport Departme ...Read More >
Hyderabad, April 5 (RAHNUMA): As part of the Hyderabad City Innovative & Transformative Infrastructure (H-CITI) project, construction work for a steel flyover and underpass is underway within the jurisdictions of Banjara Hills and Jubilee Hills traffic police stations. In this context, a one-way traffic trial run was conducted around KBR Park on Sunday, which was personally inspected by Hyderabad Commissioner of Police V.C. Sajjanar. The Commissioner visited the junctions along with Joint CP (traffic) D. Joel Davis, and other senior officials, covering the route from KBR main gate to Basavata ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The capital witnessed severe traffic congestion across multiple areas on Friday as the festive season triggered a massive surge in vehicular movement. Long queues of bumper-to-bumper traffic caused delays and inconvenience to commuters, with several people stranded for hours. In a bid to manage the situation, Delhi Traffic Police cancelled all kinds of leave for personnel till Chhath Puja, except in emergency cases. The order was issued by the Special Commissioner of Police (Traffic Zone-II) to ensure sufficient ground deployment for smooth traffic management. Bhavesh Kumar, a com ...Read More >
The Karnataka government transferred 35 IPS officers, replacing heads of the Bengaluru crime branch and the traffic police department, on July 14. Karthik Reddy replaces M.N. Anucheth as Joint Commissioner of Police, Traffic, Bengaluru. Mr. Anucheth has been posted as Deputy Inspector General of Police, Recruitment. Ajay Hilori, Deputy Inspector General of Police, North Eastern Range, Kalaburagi, has been transferred and posted as Deputy Inspector General of Police and Joint Commissioner of Pol ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Many motorists appeared puzzled during the experimental two-hour trial of one-day traffic on roads adjacent the KBR Park at Jubilee Hills on Sunday, despite the wide publicity given for the event which began at 11 am. Traffic police were examining the possibility of implementing one-way traffic on the roads to facilitate the construction of a steel flyover and an underpass as part of the Hyderabad City Innovative & Transformative Infrastructure (H-CITI) project. City police commissioner V.C. Sajjanar personally oversaw the experiment on Sunday. Traffic police personnel and volunte ...Read More >
Mangaluru: A major forgery racket involving the creation of fake Aadhaar cards and land documents to obtain bail for criminal accused has been uncovered in Mangaluru, with police arresting five individuals. According to police, the racket came to light when forged documents were detected in court proceedings. Urwa police, acting on a Central Crime Branch complaint, first arrested Abdul Rehman (46) of Bappanadu. He admitted to using forged papers to secure bail for undertrials. Based on his inputs, police picked up Nishanth Kumar (28), an employee at a computer centre in Kodialbail, who allege ...Read More >