Abdullah mentioned that the entire state had been waiting for the snowfall, which had caused trouble; however, he stated that his administration would address the challenges. The Chief Minister also informed that snow clearance on highways is progressing rapidly.
The advisory comes amid a widespread cold wave gripping large parts of north, central and eastern India, significantly disrupting daily life and transport services. Dense fog has reduced visibility across several states, slowing road traffic and disrupting rail and air operations.
Road traffic accidents (RTAs) in Punjab have resulted in 4,791 fatalities in 2025 thus far, representing a concerning 19 per cent increase in deaths compared to the prior year, despite a slower growth in the overall number of accidents, as reported by data from Rescue 1122 and highlighted by
Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru on Tuesday issued a passenger advisory warning of possible flight delays and road traffic congestion over the next few days due to forecasted low visibility caused by dense fog.
Doctors of a hospitalin successfully reconstructed the thumb of a 20-year-old male, who sustained severe injuries in a road traffic accident involving a bike and a tractor, using the second toe from his amputated leg on Friday.
The rise in traffic accidents comes despite the recent upgradation of the CTO post from SSP (Grade 19) to DIG (Grade 20). According to the official data from the Punjab Emergency Services Department (Rescue 1122),
"Punjab bandh will be observed on 30th December from 7 am to 4 pm. We have received support from many unions and groups. Both Punjab govt and private offices will remain closed on this day. Rail movement and road traffic will also be closed on 30th December," Pandher said addressing a pre
Bangalore (Karnataka) [India], December 19: In a heart-breaking turn of events, Manjunath V, a 48-year-old blind man, became an organ donor following a severe road traffic accident on December 14, 2024. His family's decision to donate his organs has given hope to multiple patients in need, u
"Now the cyclone had crossed so actually our focus is now shifted to restoration of whatever the damage has been done. There were heavy rainfalls until now. In some areas, 56 centimeter rainfall has taken place from yesterday morning at 8.30 am. So that's a huge rainfall, maybe one-year full
The World Health Organization on Monday called on South-East Asia countries to accelerate measures to reduce road traffic deaths, a leading cause of mortality among young people aged 15-29.
As polls open in Taiwan to elect its new president, an upsurge in rail and road traffic was evidently seen on Friday as Taiwanese returned home to cast their ballots for its presidential and legislative elections, reported Taiwan News.
With an effort to cultivate a culture of road safety, adherence to traffic rules and responsible behaviour on the roads, the statewide awareness campaign was expected to symbolise the government's commitment to reducing road accidents and safeguarding lives.