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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Most taxi and auto drivers in Mumbai did not rush on 1st March to get their meters recalibrated for the new tariffs announced by the state government last week. A test drive by Mid-day on Day 1 of the new tariff regime found that in addition to lack of coordination, many cabbies saw the fare hike as more of a hurdle than help. Mumbai Khabar brings to you the top news of the day. Watch this video to know more!
02 March,2021 12:00 AM IST | Mumbai
Judges in Chennai wants to send out a stern warning to drunken drivers by sending some offenders to cool their heels in prison. Will this be a deterrent? Video courtesy: NDTV
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