"road-safety"

With every Raah Veer who steps forward, India moves closer to turning bystanders into lifesavers — and transforming its roads from sites of tragedy into spaces of hope

Under its Road Safety initiative, GHMC has repaired 15,925 potholes out of 18,087 identified in Hyderabad. The drive also restored catchpits, replaced covers, and repaired central medians, aiming to reduce traffic bottlenecks and improve commuter safety and convenience

With the monsoon retreating, GHMC has launched an aggressive road safety and repair campaign across Hyderabad. Commissioner RV Karnan has set a target of 100% pothole repairs in record time. As of October 10, over 14,000 potholes have been fixed.

When roads crack, so does public trust. India’s potholes are less about asphalt and more about accountability

As monsoon rains lash Hyderabad, experts and police warn of hydroplaning which is a dangerous road hazard where vehicles lose grip on wet surfaces. The phenomenon affects all vehicle types and can lead to serious accidents.

A 3-km stretch of the Vijayawada–Jagdalpur NH through Kothagudem has become a major black spot, with 10–15 accidents reported monthly. Locals blame NHAI negligence, rash-driving coal tippers, and police inaction despite repeated protests and SP’s directives on road safety.

The Telangana government has rolled out stringent road safety guidelines mandating certified reflective tapes and rear marking plates for various vehicle categories. The move aims to reduce night-time accidents, especially involving heavy vehicles parked without proper visibility aids.

A seven-year-old girl, Nafisath Misriya, died after falling from a scooter and being run over by a bus in Kerala’s Palakkad district. The accident, blamed on pothole-ridden roads, sparked local protests. Her father survived with minor injuries

A major pile-up on NH-44 near Chandrayanpalli village in Nizamabad district left over a dozen people injured. Two trucks and three cars were involved in the crash. Miraculously, all passengers, including a motorcyclist, sustained only minor injuries.

Tragic road accident under wet conditions and driver fatigue claims lives of travelers returning from a West Bengal wedding

Darwin Public School bus driver caught drunk driving during police check. Patancheru police warn of strict action against intoxicated drivers, emphasising student safety during school commutes

Hyderabad Traffic Police caught five school bus drivers under the influence of alcohol during surprise checks across 34 locations. Officials urge schools to follow Supreme Court guidelines for student transport, emphasizing safety equipment, experienced drivers, and strict adherence to capacity norms

A strong legislation that makes tougher penalties for not only traffic rule violators but also road designers and engineers is necessary to control the growing indiscipline on India’s roads

In the unique awareness campaign, they were disguised as Lord Yama symbolising consequences of reckless driving

This year marks Pankaj’s second consecutive year of participation, having also supported the initiative in its previous season.

Cricketer interacts with officials of the Road Transport Authority at Tolichowki, during a road safety programme

This year, 178 accidents were reported on the Outer Ring Road while last year 91 accidents were reported. Of the 178 accidents reported, 43 were fatal accidents and remaining non-fatal

The Rachakonda police are geared up for the forthcoming New Year celebrations to avert any untoward incident and ensure an incident-free events.

People do not fear the law and many drive two-wheelers without helmets and some jump the red signal, says Union Minister Niting Gadkari in Lok Sabha

This initiative marks a significant step toward creating a safer road environment in Hyderabad.