VEHICULAR
Amarnath yatra: High-end CCTVs installed to monitor traffic on J-K highway
Ahead of the beginning of the annual Amarnath yatra, high-end CCTV cameras have been installed along the Jammu-Srinagar national highway to monitor both pilgrimage and regular vehicular traffic, officials said on Tuesday. The traffic department has installed 10 360-degree CCTV cameras from Udhampur to Banihal in Ramban district, while the police department has placed 60 cameras along the highway to monitor vehicular movement and identify suspicious individuals, they said.
Nagpur Car Crash: Teen driver injures five in a re-run of Pune Porsche incident
A minor's reckless driving near KDK College in Nagpur led to chaos, injuring five people and damaging several vehicles. The out-of-control car moved into a crowd of vendors and customers, finally stopping after hitting a tree. The minor, along with the car and garage owners, have been detained and charged. The incident underscores the need for stricter enforcement of traffic laws to prevent such accidents.
Snake-Rabbit fight causes traffic snarl in South Carolina
A fight between a snake and a rabbit has caught the attention of netizens.
Pune: Automatic Rs 10,000 challan at petrol pumps for not having this document. Check latest rule
Pune Traffic Rule: Authorities in India working on stricter regulations to reduce vehicular pollution, promoting eco-friendly fuels and electric vehicles. Pune authorities have developed automated system using advanced cameras at petrol pumps to penalize vehicles without valid PUC certificates. Waiting for official confirmation on timeline for implementation. Drivers may have a grace period to renew PUC certificates.
Blockade over Kokborok script issue disrupts rail, vehicular movement in Tripura
"Movement on rail tracks, national highways and state highways in tribal regions remained suspended since morning, due to the blockades put up at several locations," a senior police officer said.
J&K: Mughal Road closed after heavy snowfall in Poonch
Heavy snowfall continued around Mughal Road and Pir Panjal Range in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch on February 04. The Mughal road connecting the twin districts of Poonch and Jammu closed due to heavy snowfall. Vehicular movement has been closed following snowfall in the region. The road connects th...
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Govt to build 6,000 km of electric vehicle-ready highways on Golden Quadrilateral
The new e-highways are expected to catalyse the development of charging infrastructure, spurring more people to buy electric cars for everyday commutes. Sales of electric cars last year stood at 83,000 units, shy of the targeted 100,000 mark, as first-time buyers kept away from electric as the only option for their choice of vehicle.
View: How EVs can make a difference in India's quest to reduce vehicular pollution levels
According to the Centre for Science and Environment, when pollution from all sources is calculated, Delhi's vehicles account for nearly 17% of the total PM 2.5 concentration. Internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles have significantly reduced tailpipe emissions in recent years, thanks to the implementation of Bharat Stage Emission Standards (BSES).
4 in 5 families suffering due to pollution-related ailments in Mumbai
A significant number of families in Mumbai are reporting health issues, with four out of five families stating that one or more family members have experienced sore throats or coughs. Approximately 85% of those affected attribute these health problems to road and construction dust, while 62% point to vehicular emissions as the primary cause of poor air quality.
'EVs alone can't help realise carbon neutrality ambitions: SMC president Toshihiro Suzuki
Suzuki Motor Corporation is developing region-specific clean mobility solutions, including compressed biomethane gas (CBG) and alternate fuel driven vehicles, to reduce fuel consumption and vehicular emissions. The company believes that electric vehicles alone cannot achieve governments' objective of moving towards carbon neutrality.
Delhi's air quality: Campaign to reduce vehicular pollution returns after a year
The Delhi government will relaunch its "Red Light On Gaadi Off" campaign on October 26 to reduce vehicular pollution. The campaign encourages drivers to switch off their vehicles while waiting at traffic lights. The Lieutenant Governor's permission will not be required this year as participants will not receive any honorarium.
Delhi: Vehicular movement suspended near Red Fort ahead of Independence Day
Moreover, in preparation for the Tiranga MP run, Ajit Kumar Singla Joint CP, Transport said, "We were invited by the madam (Meenakshi Lekhi) and our team of Sri Fort is here. Poeple are very excited and they are ready for the run. The places where there are run police forces have been deployed by both local and traffic police. We are trying that ensure full security for all runners."
Indian truckmakers eye electric as one way to tackle pollution
Last month, Ashok Leyland announced plans to build autonomous electric trucks for Indian ports. It’s also partnering with Adani Enterprises Ltd. and Reliance Industries Ltd. to launch hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, and is investing Rs 1,200 crore ($146 million) in its electrical vehicle subsidiary Switch Mobility.
Punjab to introduce specialised force to check road accidents, streamline vehicular traffic
The Punjab government will raise a specialised force, the Sadak Surakhya Force, to check road accidents and streamline traffic movement. The force, to be deployed at national and state highways, will comprise around 1,300 personnel who will carry body cameras and breathalysers as well as interceptors to check vehicle speeds.
Authorities focus on rescuing stranded tourists, restoring vehicular traffic
As the weather improved in parts of north India after days of heavy rains, authorities on Wednesday worked on a war footing to rescue stranded tourists, restore vehicular traffic on arterial roads and prevent floodwaters from entering new areas. Twelve people died in Uttar Pradesh in rain-related incidents within a span of 24 hours ending 8 pm on Wednesday, while 18 have died in Punjab and Haryana so far, according to official data.
Delhi Forest dept allows vehicular movement inside wildlife sanctuary for spiritual event
A permit to enter or reside in a sanctuary is issued subject to such conditions and on payment of such fee as may be prescribed, the Act stipulates. People aware of the matter said the decision was surprising considering that the organisation's south Delhi campus was directly connected to Gurugram and Faridabad. The road for which permission was granted is only used for patrolling, they said.
Campaign to curb vehicular pollution: Will answer all queries, resubmit file to LG, says Gopal Rai
Addressing a press conference, Environment Minister Gopal Rai said, "We will give written answers to all queries raised by the LG and resubmit the file (for approval)... We hope that he will make a positive decision on the issue soon."
Delhi govt to launch 'Red Light on Gaadi off' campaign to curb vehicular pollution from Oct 28
Under the campaign, first launched on October 16, 2020, to cut down vehicular pollution in the national capital, drivers are encouraged to switch off their vehicles while waiting for the traffic light to turn green.
Vehicular pollution: Delhi plans 3rd-party audit of 'Red Light On, Gaadi Off' campaign
"A proposal for a third-party audit of the drive has been sent to the environment minister's office. We are awaiting the nod. We will try to assess the impact of the drive on vehicular pollution," an official said. Another official said the drive is planned this year too.
Delhi: How ride-hailing startups with electric vehicle-only fleet are ushering in change for climate
Two months ago, the AAP government issued a draft policy making Delhi the first state in the country to adopt a policy to regulate vehicular emissions from app-based cab aggregators.
SC asks Centre, states to continue with measures to curb pollution, says action needed in anticipation
The measures suggested by the Commission for Air Quality Management in the NCR and Adjoining Areas to deal with industrial pollution, thermal plants, vehicular emissions, dust control, diesel generators as well as encouraging work from home be continued for the time being, the apex court said.
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