Now, Punjab to introduce public mining sites for sand, gravel

Now, Punjab to introduce public mining sites for sand, gravel

The Punjab’s Mining Department is all set to introduce public mining sites in the state to ensure that sand and gravel are available at reasonable rates to the general public. Terming the decision a historic and path-breaking initiative of the Bhagwant Mann-led state government, Mining and Geology Minister Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer said these sites […]

Odisha health minister, shot at by policeman, dies

Odisha health minister, shot at by policeman, dies

Odisha Health Minister Naba Das, who was shot at by a policeman during an event in Jharsuguda district on Sunday, succumbed to his injuries, reported India Today. Naba Kishore Das was shot at by an assistant sub-inspector of police in Jharsuguda district. Das received bullet injuries to his chest and was rushed to hospital for […]

An average 337 accidents in a year claimed 45 people in Srinagar, showed official data. According to the figures, Srinagar witnessed 1689 accidents with 225 fatalities from 2018 till November 2022. The official figures state that a total of 1739 people were injured in accidents in Srinagar during the period with June 2022 recording the highest number of fatalities comprising 11 deaths, and 39 injuries in 40 accidents. The official data showed that 2018 recorded 375 accidents which resulted in 46 deaths and 383 injuries. The subsequent year, which was marked with lockdown for months together after the abrogation of Article 370 in August 2019, recorded 310 accidents which resulted in the death of 45 persons and 323 injuries. The year 2020 recorded 275 accidents of which 45 deaths were reported and 275 injuries. The year 2021 recorded 331 accidents with 40 deaths and 347 injuries while the year 2022 till November witnessed a spike and recorded 398 accidents in which 49 fatalities and 411 injuries were reported. Srinagar has been witnessing a spike in bike stunts by youngsters, underage driving besides other traffic violations. Srinagar Traffic Police said that they started a series of awareness programmes to sensitize youth towards adhering the traffic rules. Last week, the Traffic Police authorities said that they are conducting a study on accidents in Srinagar and have so far identified some ‘black spots’ witnessing frequent mishaps. The report will be submitted to DC Srinagar. (KNO)

An average 337 accidents in a year claimed 45 people in Srinagar, showed official data.  According to the figures, Srinagar witnessed 1689 accidents with 225 fatalities from 2018 till November 2022.  The official figures state that a total of 1739 people were injured in accidents in Srinagar during the period with June 2022 recording the highest number of fatalities comprising 11 deaths, and 39 injuries in 40 accidents.   The official data showed that 2018 recorded 375 accidents which resulted in 46 deaths and 383 injuries.  The subsequent year, which was marked with lockdown for months together after the abrogation of Article 370 in August 2019, recorded 310 accidents which resulted in the death of 45 persons and 323 injuries.  The year 2020 recorded 275 accidents of which 45 deaths were reported and 275 injuries.  The year 2021 recorded 331 accidents with 40 deaths and 347 injuries while the year 2022 till November witnessed a spike and recorded 398 accidents in which 49 fatalities and 411 injuries were reported.  Srinagar has been witnessing a spike in bike stunts by youngsters, underage driving besides other traffic violations. Srinagar Traffic Police said that they started a series of awareness programmes to sensitize youth towards adhering the traffic rules.  Last week, the Traffic Police authorities said that they are conducting a study on accidents in Srinagar and have so far identified some ‘black spots’ witnessing frequent mishaps. The report will be submitted to DC Srinagar. (KNO)

New Delhi, Jan 26: India saw a single-day rise of 132 new coronavirus infections, while active cases declined to 1,906, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Thursday. The total tally of Covid cases was recorded at 4,46,82,338. The death toll stood at 5,30,738 with one previous death reconciled by Kerala, the data […]

Want Delhi Govt schools to be world’s best: Kejriwal

Want Delhi Govt schools to be world’s best: Kejriwal

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday said he wants the city’s Government schools should be the best in the world so that students from abroad come here for education. Addressing teachers who had been to foreign countries for training, Kejriwal told them that he will keep sending them abroad and they have the support […]

Covid-19: Active Cases In India Dip To 1,940

Covid-19: Active Cases In India Dip To 1,940

NEW DELHI, Jan 21: India saw a single-day rise of 131 new coronavirus infections while active cases declined to 1,940, according to Union Health Ministry data updated on Saturday. The total number of Covid cases was recorded at 4.46 crore (4,46,81,781). The death toll stands at 5,30,730 with one death reconciled by Kerala and one […]

PM to attend all India conference of DGPs, IGPs on 21-22 January

PM to attend all India conference of DGPs, IGPs on 21-22 January

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the All India Conference of Director Generals and Inspector Generals of Police, 2022 at the National Agricultural Science Complex, PUSA here on 21-22 January. Home Minister Amit Shah chaired the opening day of the three-day Conference, which started today. The conference is aimed at preparing a future roadmap for […]

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