Rs 100 Crore for Madurai Road Repairs, Deadline Feb-Mid
Madurai Corporation allocates Rs 100 crore to fix rain and utility-damaged roads. Key areas near Meenakshi Temple & Vaigai river prioritized. Work aims for mid-February completion.
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Three killed in separate road accidents in Jalandhar
Tragic road accidents in Jalandhar district claim three lives, including a scooter rider and a pedestrian. Police launch investigations into the separate incidents. Read for details and safety reminders.
Rs 1,078 Cr Central Fund for Gujarat Road Projects
Union govt sanctions Rs 1,078 crore for 41 road projects in Gujarat, covering widening, strengthening & structural work across 564.57 km. Read details.
Telangana's 5-Day Road Safety Drive Targets Youth, Students
Telangana launches a 5-day Road Suraksha Abhiyan 2026 to combat rising accidents. Justice Koshy reveals a 5.6% surge in 2025, with 24,826 cases. Learn about the campaign's focus on student awareness and curriculum integration.
Mangaluru Judge Stresses Traffic Rules to Prevent Accidents
Senior judge Zaibunnisa inaugurates National Road Safety Month in Mangaluru, highlighting overspeeding and drunken driving as major causes. Public awareness and legal knowledge are crucial for saving lives.
Two killed in Unnao hit-and-run, car driver flees
Two young labourers on a motorcycle were killed in a hit-and-run accident on Hardoi-Unnao road near Raukarna intersection. The speeding car driver fled the scene. Read the full report.
Goa road safety meet slams inaction on fatal accidents
North Goa road safety council reviews rising accidents, highlights failure to use MV Act's Section 198A against officials for faulty infrastructure. Calls for urgent accountability.
Rs 664.67 Crore Sanctioned for Chhattisgarh Road Projects
Union Ministry sanctions Rs 664.67 crore for upgrading 174 km of roads in Chhattisgarh. The projects aim to boost connectivity in remote and Naxal-affected areas. Read more.
Dhubri Offers Roses to Helmet-Wearing Bikers for Road Safety
Dhubri transport authorities launch a unique National Road Safety Month campaign, rewarding compliant bikers with roses while penalizing violators. Initiatives include rallies, street plays, and reflector tape distribution in fog.
Ludhiana in Top 10 for Road Deaths from Bad Infrastructure
Ludhiana records 400 road deaths in 2023, ranking 7th nationally for fatalities due to poor roads. Experts warn the crisis is under-reported. Read the full investigation.
Awadhpuri Road Project: Safety Ignored in Rs 3 Crore Rush
A Rs 3 crore road project in Bhopal's Awadhpuri has left residents facing danger due to unshifted electric poles. Poor coordination between departments raises safety and cost concerns. Read more.
Tragic Mandya Accident: Youth Dies on Ragi-Laid Road
A 19-year-old died and a woman was critically injured in Mandya after their car overturned on ragi crops spread for drying on a main road. Police warn farmers against the dangerous practice.
Awadhpuri Road-Widening Project Faces Scrutiny Over Flaws
Bhopal's crucial 1.8-km SOS to Awadhpuri road-widening project, worth Rs 3 crore, is under fire for poor planning and unshifted electric poles, creating accident risks and chaos for residents. Read about the civic failure.
Bengaluru's Alarming Pedestrian Death Toll: 28% of Fatalities
Bengaluru's pedestrian safety crisis deepens as police data shows nearly 28% of road deaths involve walkers. Despite enforcement, 2025 risks higher toll. Read about causes and solutions.
Punjab Road Fatalities: Gaps in Emergency Response Revealed
Punjab records 13 road deaths daily, but critical gaps in ambulance response and trauma care hinder golden hour treatment. The state plans a ₹25 crore upgrade.
Punjab road fatalities high, emergency response lags
Punjab records 13 road deaths daily, but faces critical gaps in ambulance response & trauma care. State plans ₹26 crore boost for emergency services to save lives.
Pune road crossing turns fatal for domestic help
A domestic worker's death on Pune's Ganeshkhind Road exposes the city's pedestrian safety crisis. Residents demand urgent infrastructure changes. Read the full report.
Coimbatore residents struggle with unmotorable roads for 20 years
Residents of Periyar Nagar in Coimbatore have petitioned the mayor over dilapidated roads, lack of stormwater drains, and dust pollution after two decades of neglect. Will the corporation find funds?
Bengaluru stormwater drain hazard puts public at risk
A dangerous, unbarricaded opening along a stormwater drain on Kengal Hanumanthaiah Road in Bengaluru's Chikkalasandra has caused injuries. Residents' complaints to Bengaluru West corporation remain unaddressed. Read more.
New Bengaluru Road to Cut MG Road–Bellandur Distance by 10 km
Deputy CM Shivakumar inspects new Koramangala-Sarjapur road, set to reduce travel distance significantly and ease Bengaluru traffic. Read more about the project's impact.
Kamaraj Road in Bengaluru to reopen fully in January 2026
Kamaraj Road in central Bengaluru, closed since 2019 for Metro work, is set to fully reopen in January 2026, easing major traffic congestion in the CBD. Read more.
New road to ease congestion for Chennai's Nanganallur commuters
A new Rs 29.57 crore road will directly connect Nanganallur to the busy Pazhavanthangal subway, easing traffic and improving safety. The long-awaited project is set to benefit thousands of daily commuters.
Ludhiana-Delhi Highway Safety Failures in Fog
Non-functional streetlights and faded markings on the Ludhiana-Delhi NH raise fatal accident risks as winter fog sets in. Experts demand urgent repairs. Read more.
Koothi Villagers Protest Substandard SH-85 Road Construction
Residents of Koothi in Madikeri staged a protest against the poor quality of the Rs 20 crore Magadi-Jalsur State Highway (SH-85) project. Read about their demands and official inaction.
Trichy road widening projects fail due to encroachments
Despite spending crores on widening Trichy's roads, illegal parking and vendors render projects useless. Residents decry lack of coordination between authorities. Read more.
Bombay HC Directs Andheri Societies to Remove Road Blockades
Bombay High Court directs three Andheri housing societies to remove structures blocking a key DP road within a week. Justice Jadhav's order aims to ease traffic congestion and improve access to civic amenities.
Pune-Sambhajinagar Highway Crippled by Massive Potholes
The 42km Wadala-Ahilyanagar highway is riddled with giant potholes, forcing a 60km detour and doubling travel time. Locals protest as vehicles get damaged. PWD promises patchwork, but commuters demand a complete overhaul. Read more.
Dehradun road network crippled by unplanned digging
Dehradun residents face severe inconvenience as multiple agencies dig up major roads simultaneously without coordination. District administration suspends UPCL's work permits for two months.
Gurgaon GSPR Project Moves Ahead After Years of Delay
The long-delayed Greater Southern Peripheral Road in Gurgaon gets a push. Land acquisition for the first phase to finish in five months, easing traffic on NH-8. Details inside.
Ghaziabad: Rs 307 Crore for 16 km Green Road Development
Ghaziabad's trans-Hindon areas get a major infrastructure boost. Six key road stretches in Indirapuram, Vaishali & Kaushambi to be revamped under CM Green Road Scheme for pedestrians & greenery.
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