29 killed in Nigerian road accident
September 1st, 2012 - 6:13 am ICT by IANS
Abuja, Sep 1 (IANS) A total of 29 people were killed in a road accident in Nigeria Friday, reported Xinhua.According to Nigeria's road commission, the accident occurred on the Potiskum-Kano ... Read more...
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Centre urged to contribute to Road Safety Fund
August 1st, 2012 - 12:57 am ICT by IANS
Chennai, July 31 (IANS) The central government should match the Tamail Nadu government's contribution to the road safety fund while the National Highways Authority of India should ensure safety ... Read more...
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Over 100 die in Nigeria tanker blaze
July 12th, 2012 - 8:35 pm ICT by IANS
Abuja, July 12 (IANS) More than 100 people may have been burnt to death early Thursday in Nigeria after rushing to collect petrol from a tanker that crashed, police said.At ... Read more...
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Fatalities on Delhi’s top killer roads down by 60 percent
July 10th, 2012 - 10:12 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 10 (IANS) Seventeen "killer roads" in the capital have seen a 60 percent decline in fatalities in the first half of the year, a top officer said ... Read more...
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Four killed in Nigeria road accident
July 7th, 2012 - 10:55 am ICT by IANS
Abuja, July 7 (IANS) At least four people have been killed and 22 injured in southwest Nigeria in an accident which involved five vehicles, according to the country's Federal Road ... Read more...
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Road safety brand ambassador: Not Big B, pleads Congress
June 4th, 2012 - 8:28 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, June 4 (IANS) The Mumbai unit of the Congress has voiced its disapproval of a Maharashtra government proposal to make megastar Amitabh Bachchan the brand ambassador of its ... Read more...
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Cabs service for women launched in Gurgaon
June 1st, 2012 - 11:44 pm ICT by IANS
Gurgaon, June 1 (IANS) A taxi service exclusively for women and families was launched in this Delhi suburb Friday. The drivers will be women trained in martial arts.The Apra group ... Read more...
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Putin cracks down on car sirens used by officials
May 19th, 2012 - 3:55 pm ICT by IANS
Moscow, May 19 (IANS/RIA Novosti) In an effort to quell public anger over the misuse of flashing lights on the country's roads, Russian President Vladimir Putin Saturday slashed by almost ... Read more...
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Putin vows crackdown on traffic privileges
March 8th, 2012 - 10:44 am ICT by IANS
Moscow, March 8 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russian Prime Minister and president-elect Vladimir Putin has pledged to slash the number of official cars using flashing blue lights that allows them to ignore ... Read more...
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Tax exemption sought for road safety
March 5th, 2012 - 10:43 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) The International Road Federation (IRF) has asked the government to encourage private effort at promoting road safety by giving tax benefits to companies and ... Read more...
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This exhibition will be all about celebrating life
February 20th, 2012 - 5:21 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) Paintings by more than 50 Indian artistes showcasing the preciousness of life will be displayed from Sunday at a four-day exhibition mounted by road safety ... Read more...
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Foreigners not knowing English clear driving tests in Britain
February 13th, 2012 - 10:57 am ICT by IANS
London, Feb 13 (IANS) Over 10,000 people of various nationalities have cleared driving tests in Britain without having knowledge of basic English, according to government documents.Documents obtained by the Daily ... Read more...
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Indian government doesn’t support us much: Overseas Indians
January 8th, 2012 - 6:26 pm ICT by IANS
Jaipur, Jan 8 (IANS) Overseas Indians want the Indian government and public representatives of Indian origin in several different countries to play a more proactive role in resolving issues ... Read more...
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Recession makes NRIs want to move back to India
January 7th, 2012 - 6:15 pm ICT by IANS
Jaipur, Jan 7 (IANS) With recession affecting the world economy, people of Indian origin settled abroad are now evincing interest in returning to India where they feel the growth ... Read more...
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In frozen Leh, road safety drill observed
January 5th, 2012 - 12:57 am ICT by IANS
Srinagar, Jan 4 (IANS) A road safety week in frozen Leh where temperatures are a bone-chilling low of minus 18 degrees at night, attracted cheerful and obliging crowds!The authorities in ... Read more...
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Low traffic fines no longer a deterrent: Delhi Police
January 3rd, 2012 - 6:25 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 3 (IANS) Delhi Police officials Tuesday called for an increase in fines levied for traffic violations, pointing out that low fines were no longer a deterrent."The ... Read more...
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241 killed in Thailand during New Year holidays
January 3rd, 2012 - 4:18 am ICT by IANS
Bangkok, Jan 3 (IANS) A total of 241 people have been killed and 2,382 injured in the first four days of New Year holiday week in Thailand, said the country's ... Read more...
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171,000 Britons caught using phones while driving
December 30th, 2011 - 10:08 pm ICT by IANS
London, Dec 30 (IANS) Over 171,000 Britons were caught this year using mobile phones while driving, according to official figures.Figures obtained from a Freedom of Information request said the number ... Read more...
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A Briton fined every 3 minutes for using phone while driving
December 12th, 2011 - 9:52 pm ICT by IANS
London, Dec 12 (IANS) At least one motorist in Britain is penalised every three minutes for using a mobile phone while driving, it has been revealed.According to Freedom of ... Read more...
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Drivers to blame for most accidents
October 20th, 2011 - 10:08 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 20 (IANS) Drivers are to blame for most road accidents in India, a report said Thursday, followed by mistakes by pedestrians as well as poor roads.The ministry ... Read more...
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Hike fines for traffic violations, say police
October 4th, 2011 - 3:50 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 4 (IANS) Fines for traffic violations need to be hiked "many times" to deter motorists from violating rules, Delhi Traffic Police chief Satyendra Garg said Tuesday."Non revision ... Read more...
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Hi-tech road safety systems at Delhi fair
October 3rd, 2011 - 10:09 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 3 (IANS) From smart parking solutions to intelligent transport system - the largest traffic safety expo inaugurated in the capital Monday offers world class solutions for road ... Read more...
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ADB gives $300 mn loan for road projects in Madhya Pradesh
June 15th, 2011 - 9:04 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 15 (IANS) The Asian Development Bank (ADB) Wednesday offered $300 million loan for up-gradation of state highways in Madhya Pradesh.The loan will help upgrade nearly 1,000 km ... Read more...
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Anxiety, depression accounts for risky driving
May 18th, 2011 - 3:01 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, May 18 (IANS) Young drivers who experience anxiety and depression are more likely to take risks on the road, a study says.Birdie Scott-Parker, from Queensland University of Technology (QUT), ... Read more...
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New trauma centres to be opened along highways
April 26th, 2011 - 9:03 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) Over 160 new trauma centres will be opened along the major national highways across the country in the 12th plan to address the high death ... Read more...
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Spring is worst time of year for drink- driving: Survey
April 15th, 2011 - 6:03 pm ICT by ANI
London, April 15 (ANI): A survey has revealed that spring is the worst time of the year for drinking and driving.The number of drivers testing positive, or refusing a breath test, is ... Read more...
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No helmet, no petrol in this Uttar Pradesh district
April 11th, 2011 - 6:42 pm ICT by IANS
Farrukhabad (Uttar Pradesh), April 11 (IANS) In the first such road safety promotion initiative in Uttar Pradesh, two-wheeler riders of this district will be denied fuel at petrol vends if ... Read more...
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Netherlands Minister Van Hagen calls on C.P. Joshi
April 5th, 2011 - 8:14 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Apr 5 (ANI): Melanie Schultz Van Hagen, Minister of Infrastructure and Environment, Netherlands, called on Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Dr. C.P. Joshi here on Tuesday.During the ... Read more...
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$350 million World Bank loan for Karnataka’s roads
March 25th, 2011 - 1:43 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, March 25 (IANS) The World Bank has approved a $350 million loan to India to accelerate the development of Karnataka's core road network through the Second Karnataka State Highway ... Read more...
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‘Raise traffic fines to curb growing accidents’
March 11th, 2011 - 7:04 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 11 (IANS) Over 100,000 people are killed in accidents on Indian roads every year and experts say that better signages and lighting, curbing drunken driving and hiking ... Read more...
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Forget speed breakers, plant more trees to deter rash driving!
March 9th, 2011 - 6:20 pm ICT by ANI
London, Mar 9 (ANI): Councils in the US have been urged to plant rows of trees after a Department for Transport study found that they are as effective as speed cameras in ... Read more...
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Emma Roberts Featured In “Extreme Makeover”
January 31st, 2011 - 8:23 pm ICT by GD
By Meena Kar
Jan 31, (THAINDIAN NEWS) 19 year old Emma Roberts, may be just a young teenager, but she is an equally responsible and socially aware citizen. That is what she proved, ... Read more...
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Should iPods, phones be banned for pedestrians crossing roads?
January 31st, 2011 - 6:25 pm ICT by ANI
Sydney, Jan 31 (ANI): People in NSW may soon be required to stop using their iPods and phones while crossing the road.The call to pass this law has been backed by ... Read more...
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Drunk drivers in Maharashtra could lose licence forever
January 15th, 2011 - 8:03 pm ICT by IANS
Pune, Jan 15 (IANS) To curb road accidents caused by drunken driving, the Maharashtra government will seek to change laws and permanently cancel the driving licences of inebriated drivers, Home Minister ... Read more...
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Driving simulators help older adults improve their road skills
January 14th, 2011 - 6:19 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Jan 14 (ANI): Scientists have found that proper training programs with driving simulators can help older adults improve their road skills.Older people are at much higher risk of car crashes than ... Read more...
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