Punjab Enforces School Vehicle Safety Rules for Fog
Punjab govt mandates strict safety measures for school transport during dense fog. Minister Dr Baljit Kaur directs rigorous checks to ensure child safety. Read the full policy details.
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India's Highways to 'Talk' to Vehicles with New CCV Protocol
India is developing a Connected Commercial Vehicle (CCV) protocol for V2X communication, aiming to bridge the gap between smart vehicles and infrastructure. This will enhance safety and efficiency for EVs and autonomous driving.
Baddi Industrial Hub Fire Risk Soars as Open Spaces Vanish
Himachal Pradesh's Baddi-Barotiwala-Nalagarh industrial belt faces severe fire hazards as rampant construction eliminates crucial open spaces. Experts warn of disaster without immediate action.
Jaipur RTO Scam: Over 2000 Vehicle Owners Get Notices
Jaipur RTO cracks down on a vintage vehicle number scam. Over 2000 owners face scrutiny, documents under verification from Dec 24-26. Read details and consequences.
New Town Kolkata Residents Protest Illegal Sludge Dumping
Residents of Greenwood Elements in New Town Action Area II protest illegal dumping of construction sludge. The waste, containing cement and chemicals, causes pollution and health risks. Authorities have been alerted.
UV Exports Overtake Cars, Marking India's Auto Shift
India's auto export story is changing. For the first time, utility vehicle shipments have surpassed passenger cars, signaling a major shift from the small-car identity. Read the full analysis.
Mangaluru Waste Transfer Crisis Hits All 60 Wards
Mangaluru City Corporation struggles with waste management as lack of transfer space forces roadside garbage shifting, causing public nuisance. DC promises action.
Delhi's New EV Policy: Subsidies, Scrappage, Charging Focus
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta announces a new EV policy for the next financial year, targeting subsidies, vehicle scrappage incentives, and neighbourhood charging to fight pollution and boost clean mobility.
SC Relief for BS-IV & BS-VI Vehicles in Delhi-NCR
Supreme Court modifies order, offering relief to BS-IV and BS-VI vehicle owners in Delhi-NCR. Renewal may now depend on fitness tests, not just age. Read for details.
UP Intensifies Safety Drives at 60+ Expressway Locations
Uttar Pradesh launches major road safety drive at over 60 spots across key expressways. ACS Deepak Kumar directs checks on vehicle fitness, lights during fog. Read for details.
Dubai's New Digital Service for Weather-Damaged Vehicle Certificates
Dubai Police launch a new online service for 'To Whom It May Concern' certificates for weather-damaged vehicles. Skip police station visits, upload photos, pay AED 95, and get your certificate in 1-2 days. Essential for insurance claims.
Karnataka Govt Orders Ban on Public Pigeon Feeding
Karnataka government directs municipal bodies to regulate pigeon feeding, citing public health risks. Deputy Secretary V Lakshmikanth issues urgent directive. Read the full story.
Karnataka to scrap over 17,000 old government vehicles
Karnataka approves plan to scrap 17,059 government vehicles older than 15 years. Minister Ramalinga Reddy also addresses private vehicle policy and issues with electric buses.
Illegal highway vendors heighten accident risk in Ludhiana fog
Unauthorized vendors on Ludhiana's highways are creating severe safety hazards during dense fog, leading to accidents. Authorities are urged to take immediate action to clear these encroachments.
USAF Tanker Near-Miss Over Caribbean Sparks Outrage
A US Air Force tanker without a transponder forced a JetBlue flight into evasive action. The pilot called it 'outrageous,' raising major safety concerns near Venezuela. Read the full report.
India's New Seismic Map: 61% Land in High-Risk Zones
India unveils a revised seismic zonation map, introducing a new highest-risk Zone VI for the Himalayas. The update impacts 75% of the population and aims to transform urban planning and disaster resilience.
Bihar Makes Vehicle Tracking Devices Mandatory
Bihar's transport minister announces mandatory VLTD installation for commercial vehicles to curb accidents and enhance safety. Learn about the new rules and deadlines.
Sewer overflow at Gurgaon-Delhi border creates traffic, health mess
Persistent sewer overflow near Dundahera in Udyog Vihar 1 has created a hazardous, stinking mess for a week, crippling traffic and raising disease fears. Residents demand urgent action from HSIIDC. Read the full report.
Goa Nightclubs Pose Major Fire Risks, Lack Safety NOCs
Experts warn most Goa nightclubs are fire hazards, operating without NOCs. Design, pyrotechnics, and poor enforcement create deadly risks. Learn the safety gaps.
Deadly Gases Found in UK Morgue from India-Repatriated Bodies
A UK coroner warns of lethal chemical exposure to mortuary workers from bodies of AI171 crash victims repatriated from India. Ministers urged to act within 56 days.
Tambaram's 5-year drainage crisis leaves residents in sewage
Five years after becoming a corporation, Tambaram still lacks basic drainage. Residents face sewage overflow, health risks, and high costs. A ₹750-crore project remains stalled. Read more.
HC orders inspection of illegal chemical kumkum at Sabarimala
Kerala High Court directs authorities to inspect illegal sale and lab certification of chemical kumkum at Sabarimala, Pamba, Nilackal, and Erumely. Reports due Monday.
Waste dumping near Thiruvananthapuram school continues unchecked
Despite orders from rights commissions, waste dumping near Beemapally Nursery School in Thiruvananthapuram continues, posing severe health risks to children. Locals threaten protest. Read more.
Father, daughter electrocuted by overhead wire in Jalgaon
A 12-year-old girl and her father died after electrocution from an overhead wire in Jalgaon's Aksanagar. A 9-year-old niece suffered burns. The family had moved in just two weeks ago.
8 Items Never to Store on Your Balcony
Your balcony is not a storage room! Learn about 8 common items that pose serious fire, safety, and health risks when kept on balconies in Indian apartments.
Man killed in blast at Wardha ammunition depot
A 35-year-old man died in an explosion at Pulgaon's Central Ammunition Depot during scrap collection, highlighting the persistent danger of civilian intrusion into restricted zones. Authorities urge residents to stay away.
NGT Contempt Petition Filed for Buddha Dariya Pollution
Ludhiana's Public Action Committee files contempt petition against MC & officials for violating NGT order, risking floods and health crises. Read the full report.
Ahmedabad Airport Bird Strikes Stable Despite Post-Monsoon Spike
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport reports stable bird-strike numbers in 2025, with Aug-Oct being critical. Learn how a multi-layered wildlife management program is ensuring aircraft safety.
8 Students Sick from Toxic Fumes at Chhattisgarh School
Eight students in Chhattisgarh's Kanker district fell ill after inhaling toxic fumes from burnt expired medicines at a nearby health centre. Read about the incident and the demand for an inquiry.
Shillong DM bans overloaded hay trucks over safety risks
East Khasi Hills DM issues order banning overloaded hay trucks in Shillong to prevent fire hazards and road litter. Violators face prosecution under BNS.
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