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Cannabis legalization linked to increase in fatal accidents
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Ontario [Canada], April 6 (ANI The findings of a new study suggest that legalization of recreational cannabis may be associated with an increase in fatal motor vehicle collisions based on data from the United States.
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Rectify all black spots on Punjab roads in stipulated time: Chief Secy
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], April 5 (ANI): In order to make the roads safer and smoother for commuters in the state, Punjab Chief Secretary, Vini Mahajan, on Monday directed the concerned departments and National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) to rectify all the black spots identified o
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With fluorescent collars, this Hyderabad-based NGO is trying to save stray
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], April 3 (ANI): In order to protect stray animals, especially dogs, from getting hit on roads, a Hyderabad-based NGO 'Collarup' is tagging them with reflective fluorescent collars to minimise the number of stray animals getting hit by vehicles, especially during
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Telangana Police launch traffic awareness program in Hyderabad aimed at re
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], March 28 (ANI): The Telangana Police on Saturday launched a voluntary awareness program in Hyderabad to increase awareness about traffic rules and regulations and deaths on the roads of the city.
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Congress' Shaktisinh Gohil in Parliament raises issue of Asiatic Lions kil
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], March 23 (ANI): Congress Rajya Sabha MP from Gujarat Shaktisinh Gohil on Monday raised the issue of killing of Asiatic Lions in rail accidents in Gujarat's Gir Forest.
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8 killed in separate road accidents in Bangladesh's Faridpur
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Faridpur [Bangladesh], March 21 (ANI): Eight people were killed and 10 others injured in separate road accidents in Madhukhali and Bhanga sub-districts of Bangladesh's Faridpur on Sunday.
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UN Road Traffic Safety Forum lauds Haryana police initiative to check acci
Updated : 5 years ago IST
Chandigarh (Haryana) [India], March 11 (ANI): The United Nations (UN) Global Forum for Road Traffic Safety has appreciated the initiative launched by Haryana Police for reducing the deaths and injuries due to road accidents on NH 44 (Sonipat-Ambala Highway).
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Number of road accidents in Delhi dropped in 2020: Delhi Police
Updated : 5 years ago IST
New Delhi [India], March 8 (ANI): Accidents and fatalities on the streets of the national capital saw a significant decrease in 2020 due to the nation-wide lockdown amid the COVID-19 pandemic, compared to the previous year 2019.
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As per National Crime Bureau report road accidents eighth biggest cause of
Updated : 5 years ago IST
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], February 19 (ANI): Citing a report of the National Crime Bureau, the Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday said that road accidents are a major cause of concern as they account for the eighth biggest cause of deaths in the country.
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Govt aims to prevent 50 pc road accidents by 2025, says Gadkari
Updated : 5 years ago IST
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], February 17 (ANI): Highlighting that 1.5 lakhs people die due to road accidents every year in India, Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on Tuesday asserted that the government has decided to save lives by preventing at least 50 per cent roa
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No passenger deaths due to train accidents in nearly 22 months: Piyush Goy
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], February 12 (ANI): Union Railways Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday said that there has not been a single passenger death due to train accidents in nearly 22 months.
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Gadkari calls for 'all-round' efforts to reduce road accidents by 2025
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], February 9 (ANI): Union Minister for Road Transport Nitin Gadkari on Tuesday called for all-round efforts by all stakeholders to ensure that deaths due to road accidents are reduced by 50 per cent before 2025.
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