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14-lane road near the Atal Setu sea bridge that will connect to Pune via a ring road will bring down traffic on Mumbai-Pune Expressway by 50 per cent, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said on Sunday. The Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways was talking about road plans for Mumbai-Bengaluru at an alumni event organised by COEP Technological University on the occasion of Engineer's Day. «There is huge traffic on Mumbai-Pune Expressway. A 14-lane road will be built near Atal Setu, which will further connect to Pune via a ring road and then onwards to Bengaluru. This road will bring down traffic on Mumbai-Pune Expressway by 50 per cent,» he said.

«In view of Eid-Milad procession on 16.09.2024 a large number of people are expected to gather at YMCA ground, Nrupathunga road. In order to ensure free flow of traffic, the following traffic arrangements have been made. The following roads need to be avoided by road users and the alternative routes have been suggested,» said official statement.

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traffic disruptions. The Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert for the next 24 hours, advising residents to «be prepared» for severe weather. This alert warns of possible disruptions in transport, including rail, road, and air travel, as well as potential power outages. The meteorological department forecasts light to heavy rain continuing in Delhi, with cloudy skies expected on Friday. The maximum temperature will be around 31°C, and the minimum will hover around 21°C. Winds are expected to blow at 25 to 35 km/h. While the rainfall will continue, it is expected to get lighter by the weekend. No rain is forecast from September 15-17, with only light rain expected on September 18.

Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Thursday proposed stricter norms for the oversight of wet-leased planes operated by Indian airlines. Faced with the grounding of a significant number of planes due to engine and supply chain woes, domestic carriers are utilising more wet-leased aircraft as a short-term measure to cater to rising air traffic demand. The watchdog has issued a draft for public consultation on the revised Civil Aviation Requirements (CAR) on wet/damp lease operations by Indian operators to strengthen the regulatory framework for safety oversight of wet/damp lease operations. Wet lease of an aircraft by an Indian carrier involves the leasing of foreign aircraft, along with crew, maintenance and insurance. The plane is also under the operational control of the foreign operator (lessor) and subject to regulatory requirements of the foreign civil aviation authority concerned.

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Coutts, Alta.Anthony Olienick showed no emotion while Chris Carbert appeared glum and folded his arms, as the sentence was read out in Court of King’s Bench on Monday.Neither are to serve their full sentences, as Justice David Labrenz gave them nearly four years credit for time they have already spent in custody.Both were convicted of mischief and possession of a firearm dangerous to the public peace, while Olienick was also found guilty of possession of a pipe bomb.A jury found them not guilty of the most serious charge they faced — conspiracy to murder police officers at the blockade.The blockade halted traffic at the border crossing for two weeks in 2022 in a protest of COVID-19 rules and vaccine mandates.The men were charged after RCMP found guns, ammunition and body armour in trailers near the blockade.Labrenz said while the men believed their cause just, they can’t be allowed to take the law into their own hands.“Both Olienick and Carbert used the blockade as a last stand against police,” the judge said in his sentencing decision.“(They) knew they were actively participating in something that was illegal, but they didn’t care because they thought their cause had been worthy.”He added, “The law does not allow people to take the law into their own hands.“Both men bear a high degree of moral culpability.”Olienick and Carbert have been in custody since they were arrested in February 2022.Prior to sentencing, they were given a chance to address the court.Carbert declined, but Olienick said he is a better man as a result of his time in custody.“It has given me time to indulge in God’s work,” he said, reading from a prepared statement.“I will continue to help others.”Olienick was given six years for possession for the

Noida Traffic Police on Tuesday issued traffic advisory ahead of the SEMICON India 2024, which will be commencing on Wednesday in Greater Noida. The three-day conference will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and therefore is set to see lot of VVIP movement. Global semiconductor giants are set to participate in the event, which will feature more than 250 exhibitors and 150 speakers. «The Gautam Buddh Nagar Traffic Police has issued an important traffic advisory for September 11, 2024, in view of a high-profile visit to Greater Noida. Due to anticipated traffic disruptions, several routes will be diverted, and alternative routes have been suggested to facilitate smooth travel during the event,» said Noida Traffic Police in a post on X.

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National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) have improved air quality. Impressively, 21 of these cities have cut PM10 pollution by over 40% compared to 2017-18 levels, achieving the target two years ahead of schedule. India launched NCAP in 2019 with an aim to reduce particulate pollution by 20-30% by 2024, using 2017 as the base year.

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As an Indian, my standards are so low that my idea of exciting urban development is a Nitin Gadkari tweet. I enjoy reading the plans of the minister for road transport and highways—his great projects, how he would punish Indians who don’t follow the law (this part especially), how he hopes to replace vehicular horns with the sound of Indian musical instruments, and how very soon road travel from Chennai to Bangalore would take only two hours. I did try to point out to him on X that right now Bangalore to Bangalore is two hours.

The Times of India, highlight the challenges women face when using ride-hailing services in the city. A 27-year-old professional recounted her ordeal, saying, “Three months ago, I was heading from Koramangala to Marathahalli around 10 pm. The driver complained about the traffic for over 15 minutes, and eventually asked me to get down unless I paid an additional Rs 50 to Rs 100, which I refused.” She further explained how the driver yelled continuously, forcing her to exit the auto. “It was already late, and I had to walk the rest of the way. I was scared the whole time,” she added. In a similar incident, Gowri, a 21-year-old student, booked an auto to a mall in Rajajinagar. “The driver took a long route, claiming there was traffic on the app-suggested way. He demanded more money and refused to leave until I paid double the fare,” she shared. Despite filing a complaint with the app, no action was taken.

Heavy rainfall that lashed the pink city of Rajasthan the night before caused severe waterlogging in several parts of Jaipur, leading to major traffic disruptions. Commuters faced difficulties as vehicles were submerged and key routes were impacted by the flooding from the rainwater. Many markets, shops, and establishments are filled with water. The situation is also dire in the slums of the area.

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internet censorship evasion tools. The tools, supported by the U.S.-backed Open Technology Fund (OTF), have seen a surge of usage in Russia, Iran, Myanmar and authoritarian states that heavily censor the internet. OTF's pitch to tech companies at the meeting was to help offer discounted or subsidized server bandwidth to meet the fast-growing demand for virtual private network (VPN) applications that OTF funds, the organisation's president, Laura Cunningham, told Reuters.