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Road Accident Near Nashri Tunnel Leaves 11 Injured; Investigation Underway

May 3, 2025 Editor

11 Injured in Matador Collision Near Nashri Tunnel on Srinagar-Jammu National Highway Batote, 02 May 2025: At least eleven people sustained injuries in a road accident that occurred on Friday, May 2, 2025, in the vicinity of the Nashri Tunnel along the crucial Srinagar-Jammu National Highway (NH44). The incident involved a collision between a passenger vehicle, described as a “matador” (a type of mini-bus commonly used for public transport in the region), and another vehicle. The circumstances leading to the collision are currently under investigation. The matador involved in the accident…

Traffic Violations Now Cost 10 Times More – What You Need to Know

March 19, 2025 Editor

New Motor Vehicle Fines 2025: Stricter Rules, Higher Penalties, and a Safer India By: Javid Amin Srinagar 19 March: The Indian government has taken a bold step in 2025 by implementing stricter traffic rules and significantly higher fines for violations. With the rising number of road accidents, reckless driving cases, and traffic rule violations, the authorities have decided to impose tougher penalties to ensure compliance and promote road safety. Starting March 1, 2025, offenders will face heavier fines, potential jail time, and community service for serious infractions. The new law…

Tragedy in Reasi: 4 Dead, 8 Injured as Vehicle Plunges Into Gorge

March 12, 2025 Editor

4 killed, 8 injured as vehicle falls into gorge in Reasi Four persons were killed and eight others injured on Tuesday when a vehicle they were travelling in skidded off the road and rolled down into a deep gorge in Jammu and Kashmir’s Reasi district, officials said. The accident took place near Gangode area in the district when the driver reportedly lost control over the tempo traveller, causing it to roll into the deep gorge. Immediately after the mishap, local police and SDRF personnel rushed to the spot to carry out…

Fatal Crash: 10 Killed in Collision Between Car and Bus on Prayagraj-Mirzapur Highway

February 15, 2025 Editor

10 killed after car carrying Maha Kumbh devotees collides with bus on Prayagraj-Mirzapur highway; The accident occurred on the Mirzapur-Prayagraj highway near the Meja police station in Prayagraj when a Bolero car collided with a bus. At least 10 people were killed and 19 others injured when a car carrying Maha Kumbh devotees from Chhattisgarh collided with a bus on the Prayagraj-Mirzapur highway in Uttar Pradesh around Friday midnight. DCP Yamunanagar Vivek Chandra Yadav said the bodies had been sent to Swaroop Rani Nehru Medical Hospital for post-mortem, and further…

Transport Crackdown: Unlicensed Taxis Under Scrutiny in Kashmir

January 22, 2025 Editor

Kashmir transport authorities to crack down on illegal taxi services Srinagar, Jan 21: Transport authorities in Jammu and Kashmir have promised strict action against unauthorised cab services following mounting pressure from licensed taxi operators who claim their business is being undercut by illegal competitors. The assurance came during a crucial meeting between the JK Radio Taxi Drivers Association, Transport Commissioner, and Regional Transport Office (RTO) Kashmir, where drivers voiced concerns over the rising use of private vehicles for commercial taxi services in Srinagar and Jammu. “These illegal operations are severely…

Srinagar Implements Intelligent Traffic Management System: E-Challans to Begin Tomorrow

December 18, 2024 Editor

E-Challans to be Issued Through ITMS in Srinagar Starting Tomorrow Srinagar, December 17, 2024 – The Srinagar traffic landscape is set to transform as the Intelligent Traffic Management System (ITMS) becomes operational. Starting tomorrow, e-challans will be issued to traffic violators, marking a significant step towards modernizing traffic regulation in the region. Overview of the ITMS Initiative The ITMS aims to enhance road safety and improve traffic management by encouraging drivers to adhere to traffic rules. This system is a part of a broader strategy to modernize law enforcement and…

Srinagar Crackdown: Over 1000 Two-Wheelers Seized to Curb Reckless Driving

November 19, 2024 Editor

Action against reckless driving: Over 1000 two-wheelers seized in Srinagar in past 3 days; SSP Traffic City seeks active participation from parents to curb reckless driving Srinagar, Nov 18: Days after the two young students died in a tragic road accident in Srinagar’s Tengpora, the traffic police has upped its ante to reign in on the minors riding two wheelers and four wheelers in a bid to save precious lives. In the past three days, over 1000 vehicles, the majority of them two-wheelers—bikes and scooties—have been seized by the traffic…

Tragic Accident: Six Kulgam Residents Killed in Shimla Road Mishap

December 5, 2023 Editor

Six Kulgam Workers Killed in Tragic Shimla Road Accident A devastating road accident in Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh on Monday morning claimed the lives of six workers from Kulgam district in Jammu and Kashmir, leaving six others critically injured. The incident occurred around 10:00 AM when a truck carrying 12 passengers, all workers from Kulgam, plunged into a deep gorge near Kararghat. According to local authorities, the truck was en route to Shimla from Jammu when the driver lost control due to excessive speed and reckless driving, causing the…

Fatal Accident in Doda: Army Vehicle Hits Bike, Resulting in One Fatality

November 12, 2023 Editor

The accident took place at Haneja Morh, four kms from Thathri, at around 8.15 am when Mohd Aslam Deedar, along with his friend Mohd Sharief, was on his way to Sartingal area of Bhaderwah where they both were working as labourers, an officer said A 29-year-old man was killed and his friend injured when the motorcycle they were riding was allegedly hit by an army truck in Jammu and Kashmir’s Doda district on Saturday, police said. The accident took place at Haneja Morh, four kms from Thathri, at around 8.15…

Hit-and-Run Crashes: A Growing Problem on Our Roads

September 29, 2023 Editor

By: Javid Amin The streets of posh localities in the Kashmir Valley have been witnessing a concerning trend. Young men, hailing from influential families and accustomed to a life of privilege, have been recklessly speeding through the streets in cars often owned by their parents. This reckless behavior, fueled by their sense of entitlement and disregard for the law, has been causing a growing number of accidents, and sadly, pedestrians are frequently the victims. These young drivers, sometimes rightly labeled as spoiled brats, seem to believe they are above the…