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  • May 10, 11 To Be ‘Traffic Dry Days’ On Srinagar-Leh Highway  

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    SRINAGAR: The authorities on Tuesday said that May 10 and 11 will be “Traffic Dry Days” on Srinagar-Leh in view of the road widening work along the Sonamarg-Minimarg stretch.

    According to a communique,  SSP Traffic Rural Kashmir advised Ladakh-bound motorists to avoid travel on these days.

    “In view of widening work along the Sonamarg-Minimarg stretch of SSG road, owing to fresh snow fall in upper reaches of Baltal and Zojila, May 10 and 11 would be Traffic Dry Days on Srinagar-Ladakh road,” reads the communique.

    “As such all Ladakh bound motorists are informed through the medium of this advisory that they shall avoid travel towards Ladakh on the dates designated as Traffic Dry Days,” it reads—(KNO)

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    ( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

  • Traffic Police Cracks Down On Minor Driving With Intensified Two Wheeler Document Checks

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    SRINAGAR: Traffic police authorities are conducting random document checks of two-wheelers here “to curb driving by minors”.

    A senior traffic official said that the drive is an ongoing process of enforcement, but this time its primary purpose is to curb minor driving. “Many two-wheelers were seized for various traffic violations as they were found riding without full documents, while many were without a driving license,” the official said.

    He said they have directions from higher-ups to make frequent random document checks for two-wheelers and other vehicles.

    The official also said that they are identifying more two-wheeler riders involved in stunt biking and are calling them, along with their parents, for counseling. “The main purpose of the drive is to curb negligent and rash driving by minors; on a daily basis, many two-wheelers and other vehicles are seized for driving by either minors or other traffic rule violations,” he said.

    Recently, Srinagar city witnessed an upsurge in stunt biking, after which the city traffic police authorities started identifying them through social media handles.

    According to the traffic police authorities, primarily youths from other districts of the valley were found involved in stunt biking, with some youths coming to Srinagar from as far as the extreme north of Kashmir to do bike stunts. (KNO)

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    ( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

  • Fresh Snowfall At Zojila, Srinagar-Kargil Highway Closed For Traffic

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    SRINAGAR: The Srinagar-Kargil road has been closed for traffic following the fresh snowfall along the Zojila Pass on the road on Tuesday.

    An official said that Srinagar-Kargil road has been closed for vehicular movement of traffic due to fresh snow fall at Zojila.

    He said that decision has been taken for the safety of the passengers.

    Meanwhile, scores of passenger vehicles as well as trucks are stationed at Sonamarg and on the side of Kargil waiting for the nod from the administration—(KS)

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    ( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

  • Domestic air traffic touches all-time high on April 30; Scindia says India rising

    Domestic air traffic touches all-time high on April 30; Scindia says India rising

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    New Delhi: Domestic air traffic touched an “all-time high” of 4,56,082 passengers in a single day on Sunday, with Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia saying that the skyrocketing passenger number is a sign of the country’s rising prosperity.

    The country’s domestic air traffic has been on the recovery path for the past many months after being severely hit by the coronavirus pandemic.

    “Indian Domestic Air Travel Hits New High, surpasses pre-Covid Average”, on April 30, the civil aviation ministry said in a tweet on Monday.

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    A total of 4,56,082 passengers flew on 2,978 flights on Sunday, as per the ministry. India’s domestic air traffic reaches new heights with an all-time high!” it said.

    Prior to Covid, the average daily domestic passenger number was 3,98,579. In a tweet, Scindia said that the country’s civil aviation sector is setting new records every day.

    Post Covid, skyrocketing domestic air passenger number is a sign of the country’s rising growth and prosperity, he added.

    In March, domestic carriers flew 128.93 lakh passengers, an increase of 21.4 per cent compared to the year-ago period.

    During the January-March period, the airlines carried 375.04 lakh passengers, according to the latest data from the aviation regulator DGCA.



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    ( With inputs from www.siasat.com )

  • J&K: City Traffic Police seize 4 sports bikes for violation of rules – Kashmir News

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    City Traffic Police seize 4 sports bikes for violation of rules

    JAMMU, APRIL 28: Taking Strict action Stunt Bikers, Traffic Police City Jammu today seized 4 sports bikes for violation of traffic rules under MV Act.

    SOT Narwal, SI Amritpal Singh seized the sports bikes during a routine checking in the area.

    Meanwhile, Dy. SP Traffic City South, Bikram Kumar has appealed to parents to do counselling of their children and tell them not to indulge in dangerous driving and stunt biking on public roads.

    The SSP traffic City Jammu also stressed upon strict action under M.V Act/rule besides counselling of the public against stunt biking.


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    ( With inputs from : kashmirnews.in )

  • SSG Road Closed After Snowfall, Traffic Movement Disrupted On Jammu-Srinagar Highway

    SSG Road Closed After Snowfall, Traffic Movement Disrupted On Jammu-Srinagar Highway

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    SRINAGAR: Authorities have closed Srinagar-Kargil highway due to fresh snowfall while vehicular movement has been badly affected due to breakdown of a big trailer truck on Jammu-Srinagar national highway at Dalwas, officials said Friday.

    An official said that “up HMVs tail has been delayed due to the breakdown of a big trailer at Dalwas.”

    He advised commuters to cooperate with the traffic officials manning the highway.

    On Srinagar-Sonamarg-Gomri (SSG) road, which connects Ladakh with Kashmir valley, he said that the route has been closed for traffic due to fresh snowfall. Pertinently, the road was partially opened for traffic on Thursday after remaining closed for 11 days due to snow avalanches at Zojila Pass.

    The closure has affected traffic in the area, with commuters advised to find alternative routes. Authorities are working hard to clear the snow and reopen the road as soon as possible, but the process is expected to take some time.

    Meanwhile, the Mughal road continues to remain closed for traffic. The road, which connects Kashmir valley with Rajouri and Poonch regions, remains shut in winters due to heavy snowfall. The road is expected to open for traffic soon as authorities are clearing the snow from the historic road.

     

    The Met department has predicted widespread rains in Kashmir valley today and at isolated places of Jammu. (KDC)



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    ( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

  • Hyderabad: 30-day traffic restrictions at Chintal Market for GHMC works

    Hyderabad: 30-day traffic restrictions at Chintal Market for GHMC works

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    Hyderabad: Month-long traffic restrictions have been announced for GHMC works on the Twince Box culvert at Chintal Market.

    According to a press release, the GHMC (Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation) will be taking up the work for a period of 30 days from April 28, 2023 to May 28, 2023, around the Jeedimetla police station limits.

    The commuters are hereby advised to use suitable alternative roads to avoid traffic congestion due to diversions in the following stretches.

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    • Traffic coming from Chinthal main road towards Padmanagar ring road will be diverted at Yellamma temple-take Left-Vani Nagar-Quthbullaur Village.
    • The traffic coming from Padmanagar ring road will be diverted at Manikyanagar Kaman-Delhi Public School-Pandu Statue-Chinthal main road and
    • The traffic coming from Padmanagar ring road will be diverted at Fine Chicken Market-Ambedkar Nagar Road-Ambedkar Statue-take right-Ramreddy Nagar-Rainbow high school IDPL Main Road.

    Commuters have been requested to cooperate with the GHMC and the Traffic police for early completion of the work.

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    ( With inputs from www.siasat.com )

  • Traffic Resumes On Srinagar-Jammu Highway After Night Long Halt

    Traffic Resumes On Srinagar-Jammu Highway After Night Long Halt

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    SRINAGAR: The traffic movement on Srinagar-Jammu National Highway resumed on Thursday morning after remaining suspended during night due to landslides triggered by rains in Ramban district.

    Traffic movement was stopped from both sides of the highway last night after landslides blocked the road near Shalgari, Banihal, an official said.

    “Around 300 vehicles remained stranded on the highway during the night halt,” he said.

    He said traffic has been restored now and stranded vehicle are being cleared on priority.

    The official advised vehicle operators and people to travel with caution on the highway. (KNO)

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    ( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

  • JK Traffic Dept Collects Nearly 100 Crore From Violators

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    SRINAGAR: The traffic department of Jammu and Kashmir collected nearly a hundred crore rupees from the alleged violators in the last 5 years.

    The highest number of penalties has been recovered by the Traffic Police City Jammu. The official data reveals that for the last 5 years from 2018 to 2022, Traffic Police National Highway Ramban has realized a fine to the tune of over Rs 15 crores.

    Traffic Police City Jammu over Rs 38 crores, Traffic Police Rural Jammu over Rs 16 crores, Traffic Police City South Srinagar nearly Rs 16 crores while Traffic Rural Kashmir has realized a fine of Rs over 5 crores in a single year in 2022.

    The Traffic Department has made the data public in reply to the queries raised by an applicant.

    The information provided to the applicant reveals that not a single ambulance is in possession of Traffic Police National Highway Ramban, Traffic Police City Jammu, Traffic Police Rural Jammu, Traffic Police City South Srinagar and Traffic Rural Kashmir.

    The manpower in Traffic Department regulating traffic has also been witnessing a nose dive. Traffic Police City South in Srinagar had strength of 527 traffic police personnel in 2018 which came down to 500 in 2019,492 in 2020, 488 in 2021, and 466 in the year 2022.

    The deployment of traffic personnel has also witnessed a fall in Traffic Police City Jammu 463, Traffic Police Rural Jammu 324 including 84 SPOs, and Traffic Rural Kashmir 365. [KNT]

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    ( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

  • J&K Traffic Department: Nearly Rs 100 crores fine realized from violators, not in possession of a single ambulance

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    Srinagar, Apr 26: Despite collecting nearly a whooping Rs hundred crore from the alleged traffic violators in the last 5 years, the Traffic Department in Jammu and Kashmir is not in possession of a single ambulance.

    The highest number of penalties has been recovered by the Traffic Police City Jammu.

    The official data available with the news agency Kashmir News Trust reveals that for the last 5 years from 2018 to 2022, Traffic Police National Highway Ramban has realized a fine to the tune of over Rs 15 crores, Traffic Police City Jammu over Rs 38 crores, Traffic Police Rural Jammu over Rs 16 crores, Traffic Police City South Srinagar nearly Rs 16 crores while Traffic Rural Kashmir has realized a fine of Rs over 5 crores in a single year in 2022.

    The Traffic Department has made the data public in reply to the queries raised by the applicant who is a social activist and senior journalist M M Shuja under the Right to Information Act.

    The information provided to the applicant reveals that not a single ambulance is in possession of Traffic Police National Highway Ramban, Traffic Police City Jammu, Traffic Police Rural Jammu, Traffic Police City South Srinagar and Traffic Rural Kashmir.

    The manpower in Traffic Department regulating traffic has also been witnessing a nose dive. Traffic Police City South in Srinagar had a strength of 527 traffic police personnel in 2018 which came down to 500 in 2019,492 in 2020, 488 in 2021, and 466 in the year 2022.

    The deployment of traffic personnel has also witnessed a fall in Traffic Police City Jammu,463, Traffic Police Rural Jammu 324 including 84 SPOs, and Traffic Rural Kashmir 365. [KNT]

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    ( With inputs from : roshankashmir.net )