Jaipur, July 14 (IANS) A month-long enforcement campaign by the Rajasthan State Legal Services Authority (RALSA) has triggered a major overhaul in the state’s luxury bus industry.The unprecedented drive has resulted in the seizure of 10O luxury sleeper buses for violating safety norms.The impact of the drive is visible as thousands of bus operators have lined up at workshops to modify their vehicles and comply with mandatory transport safety standards.Disturbed by a series of fatal sleeper bus a…
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Jaipur, July 9 (IANS) In a first-of-its-kind road safety drive, judicial officers across Rajasthan stepped out of courtrooms and onto the streets on Thursday to inspect luxury buses and school transport vehicles amid growing concerns over bus fire incidents and passenger safety. Nine buses were seized on Wednesday, and more will be seized on Thursday, too, said officials.However, while caring for passengers travelling in these buses, it will be ensured that they are dropped off at their destinat…
Kolkata, June 25 (IANS) Metro Railway, Kolkata, has warned passengers against crossing the tracks after a woman survived a major scare at the Masterda Surya Sen Metro station on June 23. “The woman attempted to move from one platform to the other by crossing the tracks during peak morning hours, when the frequency of trains was at its highest. Fortunately, she was spotted by alert station staff and Railway Protection Force (RPF) personnel before coming in contact with the electrified third railw…
Chennai, June 9 (IANS) In a major effort to strengthen security and curb criminal activities at one of the city’s busiest transport hubs, the Chennai City Police have intensified surveillance measures at the Chennai Mofussil Bus Terminus (CMBT) in Koyambedu by deploying drones and conducting round-the-clock CCTV monitoring as part of a special anti-crime and anti-drug operation.The initiative, launched under the directions of Chennai Commissioner of Police A. Amalraj, aims to deter offences su…
New Delhi, May 26 (IANS) A major scare was reported at Kempegowda International Airport on Tuesday after smoke was noticed in an IndiGo flight bound for Chennai while the aircraft was taxiing for departure.According to the airline, IndiGo flight 6E 6017 from Bengaluru to Chennai was taxing out towards the runway when smoke was observed in the aircraft.In view of passenger safety, the pilot immediately halted the aircraft and an emergency evacuation was carried out.Airport fire brigade teams and …
New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) An Air India flight operating from Bengaluru to Delhi was involved in an engine fire incident after landing at Delhi airport on Thursday.Air India confirmed an incident involving Flight AI2802 operating from Bengaluru to Delhi.“During the aircraft’s final approach into Delhi, the cockpit crew received a fire indication from one of the engines. The indication was subsequently confirmed as true. The crew followed all standard operating procedures and landed the aircraf…
Bhubaneswar, May 6 (IANS) Amid a sharp rise in road accidents, the Odisha government has directed Regional Transport Officers (RTOs) to take proactive steps to curb such incidents through stricter enforcement and greater public awareness about traffic rule violations. According to an official statement on Tuesday, the directions were issued by Transport Commissioner Amitabh Thakur during a special review meeting held with all Deputy Transport Commissioners, RTOs, and Additional RTOs in Bhubanesw…
New Delhi, April 5 (IANS) Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Sunday said that Indian Railways is undertaking major efforts to modernise train coaches in a bid to enhance passenger comfort and safety.In a post on social media platform X, the minister stated that new coach designs and improved toilet models have been developed as part of the initiative.He added that an upgraded sample coach has already been prepared by retrofitting existing coaches with the new features.“To enhance the …
New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) Indian air carriers have planned to operate special relief flights from Middle East on Tuesday to facilitate the return of passengers, stranded there due to the growing conflict between the US-Israel and Iran.IndiGo has planned to operate 10 special relief flights from Jeddah to India on Tuesday, according to the Ministry of Civil Aviation.SpiceJet said it will operate four special flights from the UAE on March 3 to facilitate the return of Indian nationals stranded the…
Bhubaneswar, Feb 5 (IANS) A major rail tragedy was averted on Thursday morning when the MGR Chennai Central (MAS)– New Jalpaiguri (NJP) Express derailed near Jakhapura in Odisha’s Jajpur district.East Coast Railway (ECoR) sources said no major damage was reported as the train was moving at a very slow speed at the time of the incident.According to an official statement issued by the ECoR, “A minor derailment involving Train No. 22611 Chennai–New Jalpaiguri (MAS–NJP) Express occurred at 08:…