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Hit-and-run law: Mumbaikars are storming to fuel pumps amid fears of shortage

Hit-and-run law: Mumbaikars are storming to fuel pumps amid fears of shortage

Panic buying of fuel in Mumbai and other cities across India is being witnessed amid fear of supply shortage. A few petrol pumps in Mumbai are even running dry as a result. This is a consequence of truck and bus drivers protest against the new hit and run law that punishes negligent driving. This new law provides up to 10 years of punishment for fleeing an accident spot without reporting the incident. But the truck drivers say this law is one-sided and harsh on them. The strike going forward is likely to impact the supplies of essential fruits and vegetables and hit the common man.

10 January,2024 12:17 PM IST
Truck Drivers’ Protest | HM Amit Shah’s Speech In Parliament On Hit & Run Law

Truck Drivers’ Protest | HM Amit Shah’s Speech In Parliament On Hit & Run Law

Amid truckers’ protest over the newly introduced Hit & Run Law, Home Minister Amit Shah’s speech in Winter Session of the Parliament is going viral. HM Shah was addressing the house and giving details about Bharatiya Nyaya (Second) Sanhita, 2023, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha (Second) Sanhita, 2023, and the Bharatiya Sakshya (Second) Bill, 2023. He briefed the Lok Sabha members about the Hit & Run Law and now, as the truckers are protesting, his Parliament speech is going viral.

04 January,2024 11:19 AM IST | Mumbai
Hit-and-run law: Shajapur Collector suspended after misbehaving with trucker

Hit-and-run law: Shajapur Collector suspended after misbehaving with trucker

Soon after the video of Shajapur Collector snapping at protesting truck drivers and asking “Tumahari aukat kya hai” went viral on social media, the Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister swung into action and suspended Collector Kishor Kanyal. The truck drivers were protesting a new Hit-and-run law that provides up to 10 years of punishment for fleeing an accident spot without reporting the incident. While the strike has been called off today after the government assured that it would consult stakeholders before implementing a contentious law against hit-and-run, a video of Shajapur Collector misbehaving with truck driver is still doing the rounds. Post the video went viral, the Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister swung into action and suspended Collector Kishor Kanyal.

03 January,2024 04:28 PM IST
Hit-and-run law: Massive protest erupts across India against Central government

Hit-and-run law: Massive protest erupts across India against Central government

Bus and truck drivers on Jan 01, held protests across several states of India against the new hit-and-run law. This triggered difficulty for commuters travelling to different places. Private bus and truck drivers on January 01, enforced a 'chakka jam' across Haryana. Members of an organisation representing the drivers also staged a protest on the streets of Bhopal at the Board Office intersection. A similar protest also broke out in Chhattisgarh’s Raipur, where bus drivers staged a demonstration against the new central law. With the buses anchored in their sheds, regular commuters and interstate passengers bore the brunt of the protests. The ongoing strike has impacted the movement of thousands of vehicles across the protesting states. Notably, the new central law attracts a 7-10-year prison sentence for drivers falling foul of it.

02 January,2024 02:55 PM IST
Ayodhya Ram Mandir: Nepal gifts water from 16 holy rivers as a special offering

Ayodhya Ram Mandir: Nepal gifts water from 16 holy rivers as a special offering

As Ayodhya prepares for the grand consecration ceremony this month, Lord Ram got special offering from the place of his maternal grandparents and his in-laws in Nepal. Water from 16 holy rivers of Nepal reached Ayodhya on December 30. Nepal will also send special souvenirs consisting of various types of jewellery, utensils, clothes, and sweets for the event. On January 22nd, the idol of Lord Ram will be consecrated at the grand Ayodhya Ram Mandir. Addressing a mega public gathering in Ayodhya, PM Modi had said the whole world is eagerly waiting for January 22, 2024 when Lord Ram is going to be seated in his grand temple.

01 January,2024 03:55 PM IST
Cyclone Michaung: Roads turn into Rivers in Chennai, people rescued using boats

Cyclone Michaung: Roads turn into Rivers in Chennai, people rescued using boats

Chennai city faced massive waterlogging triggered due to heavy rainfall owing to Cyclone Michaung. Roads in Chennai’s Pallikaranai area were inundated following the heavy rain. People living in the area were rescued using canoes and inflated boats. Public life was severely affected in Chennai as heavy rains lashed several parts of the city. The flood-like situation in Chennai triggered by heavy rainfall owing to ‘Cyclone Michaung’ disrupted not only human lives but displaced livestock and stray animals also. The families were forced to look for ways to stay safe amid the flood-like situation on the roads. Locals did not abandon their furry friends even as they fled to safer places. Some carried their pets in bucket to save them from the dire situation. Several areas, including Wallajah Road, Mount Road, Anna Salai, Chepauk, outside Omandurar government multispecialty hospital and other low-lying areas, were inundated due to persistent heavy rainfall.

06 December,2023 11:33 AM IST
 Police Constable Dragged On Car’s Bonnet For 1.5 Kilometers In Mumbai

Police Constable Dragged On Car’s Bonnet For 1.5 Kilometers In Mumbai

A teenager, driving a car without license, dragged an on-duty traffic constable on his car's bonnet for about 1.5 kilometres after the constable stopped him for jumping a traffic signal. The incident took place at Vasai in Palghar district of Maharashtra on Sunday evening. The accused has been arrested and booked under various charges including attempt to murder and motor vehicle act. The traffic constable has sustained injuries in the incident.

14 February,2023 08:20 PM IST | Mumbai
Mumbai's First Navratri Traditions 

Mumbai's First Navratri Traditions 

From Mumbai's first Ramleela that had paanwalas and kaali-peeli drivers from UP performing the Ramayana on stage, to the city's first Navratri celebrations put together by Prabhodankar Thackeray, father of Bal Thackeray and BR Ambedkar, as a reformation against caste hierarchy, mid-day traces stories of inclusivity and history going back in time  

01 October,2022 05:16 PM IST | Mumbai
Mumbai: Cabbies demand fare hike as CNG rate up twice in 10 days

Mumbai: Cabbies demand fare hike as CNG rate up twice in 10 days

Base fare for taxis was revised from March 1 after six years; unions want it raised by Rs 2.

16 October,2021 12:00 AM IST | Mumbai
Contractual BEST drivers & conductors go on strike, bus services disrupted

Contractual BEST drivers & conductors go on strike, bus services disrupted

A flash strike by contractual Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport drivers and conductors led to disruption of bus services for some time at Magathane bus depot in the western suburbs of Mumbai on 26th April. Watch this video for more details about the reasons behind the strike. 

27 April,2021 12:00 AM IST | Mumbai

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