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.
Ahmedabad authorities confirm Indira Bridge is safe for traffic, clarifying media-reported 'cracks' are standard expansion joints. Read the full technical audit details.
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.
A forensic audit of Telangana's Dharani portal has flagged suspicious land transfers. The Kerala agency's report is set for cabinet review, with the probe expanding to more districts. Read the full findings.
Rajasthan transport dept launches a 30-day road safety drive from Jan 1-30. Initiatives include reflective tapes on 3000 vehicles, clearing black spots, and school workshops. Read the full plan.
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.
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.
Rajasthan transport department launches night teams at Jaipur, Alwar & Bharatpur tolls to curb accidents during Road Safety Month. Get crucial driving tips for foggy weather.
Ernakulam DDMA mandates fire audits by Jan 15 after Broadway, Pulinchodu blazes. Rs 12 crore water tank planned. Read about the new safety measures.
Telangana fire dept proposes amending the 1999 Act to regulate buildings under 15m, introduce third-party audits, and hike penalties. Aim is to curb frequent fires in Hyderabad and across the state.
Bangalore Development Authority requests IISc for a comprehensive quality audit of asphalting works in Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Layout. Read the full details.
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.
NFRA releases its second Audit Practice Toolkit, focusing on revenue risk assessment, to empower small and medium audit firms and enhance audit quality nationwide. Explore the details.
Following recent fire mishaps, KSRTC announces dash cams and saloon cameras for all sleeper buses. Learn about new safety protocols and onboard emergency features for passenger security.
Jammu and Kashmir reports a significant 25% reduction in fire incidents in 2025, with 6,039 cases. Fire services saved property worth Rs 5000 crore through timely response. Read more about the safety initiatives.
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.
Ludhiana Deputy Commissioner Himanshu Jain issues time-bound orders for fog-safety upgrades on Punjab's high-risk roads. Key agencies must comply by Jan 5, 2026. Read the full story.
Madras High Court directs state and central governments to respond in 8 weeks to a plea demanding a comprehensive fitness audit of all public and private buses in Tamil Nadu to curb fatal accidents.
Tragic bus accident in Almora: 7 dead, 12 injured after vehicle falls 160ft into gorge. Details on rescue, victims, and safety concerns. Read the full report.
Bihar suspends two engineers, blacklists agency after Rohtas ropeway crash during trial. Safety audits ordered for all state ropeway projects. Read the full investigation details.
ICAI's revised SA 600 retains reliance on subsidiary auditors with safeguards, while NFRA demands sole responsibility for group auditors. The final decision now rests with the government.
Odisha govt directs immediate road safety audit of Janpath-Cuttack Road flyover near Kharavel Nagar mall. Audit to focus on pedestrian safety, especially for visually impaired. Read details.
Goa's road safety council mandates rapid rollout of camera-based challaning, highway safety audits, and helmets for pillion riders. Key decisions aim to curb accidents in the state.
Ama Buses in Odisha's capital region have been involved in over 25 accidents since June 2024, causing 10 deaths. Despite HC directives, safety concerns persist. Read the full investigation.
Over 500 students in Nagpur face daily hazards on a treacherous road near schools due to NHAI flyover work. Parents demand urgent safety measures. Read more.
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.
Jorhat district administration launches a special road safety campaign for picnic-goers. Officials distribute pamphlets, put up banners, and conduct checks to prevent accidents. Key messages: Don't drink and drive, avoid overspeeding.
Shocking data reveals nearly 4,800 people died in road accidents in Pakistan's Punjab province in 2025. Motorcyclists are the most vulnerable group. Read the full report and analysis.
A newly built stretch of Nagpur's Besa-Pipla road has a dangerous flaw: a full-grown tree left in the carriageway. Commuters call it a death trap. Read about the oversight and delays.
A fire broke out in Wardha District General Hospital, forcing evacuation of 33 people. No casualties reported, but a newly installed fire alarm system failed. Read for details and official reactions.