News for 'traffic jam'

HC directs cops to look into restrictions at Shaheen Bagh

HC directs cops to look into restrictions at Shaheen Bagh

Rediff.com14 Jan 2020

The Kalindi Kunj stretch is vital as it connects Delhi, Faridabad (Haryana) and Noida (Uttar Pradesh) and commuters are forced to take the Delhi-Noida-Delhi Expressway and Ashram, which is causing hours of traffic jams and wastage of time and fuel.

Naidu misses appointment due to AI flight delay; airline says pilot stuck in traffic

Naidu misses appointment due to AI flight delay; airline says pilot stuck in traffic

Rediff.com28 Jun 2016

The flight was scheduled to depart at 1.45 pm but due to the non-availability of the pilot it could take off only at 2.30 pm.

DGCA lists steps to deal with hacking aircraft navigation system

DGCA lists steps to deal with hacking aircraft navigation system

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

Aviation watchdog DGCA has issued a circular to airlines and the Airports Authority of India (AAI) on measures to deal with threats from jamming and spoofing of the Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) amid reports of such interference in the Middle East.

PHOTOS: Mumbaikars welcome season's first heavy shower

PHOTOS: Mumbaikars welcome season's first heavy shower

Rediff.com2 Jul 2014

After suffering scorching heat, Mumbaikars finally got some respite after rains lashed the city on Wednesday morning.

How we can make Indian cities livable

How we can make Indian cities livable

Rediff.com28 Mar 2012

Clean, reliable and timely public transport will go a long way in making and keeping towns and cities livable.

Overnight rains leave New Delhi water-logged

Overnight rains leave New Delhi water-logged

Rediff.com13 Jul 2010

Vehicular movement in some parts of New Delhi was affected for the second day on Tuesday due to water-logging, a spill-over effect of last evening's heavy rains.

Rains disrupt transport in Mumbai

Rains disrupt transport in Mumbai

Rediff.com21 Jul 2005

Heavy rains lashed the city early on Thursday, inundating low-lying areas and partially disrupting rail and road traffic.

Mega rally: BJP apologises to Delhi residents

Mega rally: BJP apologises to Delhi residents

Rediff.com22 Apr 2010

In a statement released in New Delhi, Gadkari said: "I personally apologise on behalf of the BJP to the people of Delhi for the inconvenience caused to them due to traffic disruptions during the rally."

Trip from Shimla became a learning experience

Trip from Shimla became a learning experience

Rediff.com5 Dec 2011

A taxi driver laments the state of affairs in Shimla.

'India doesn't feel insecure about accepting anything foreign'

'India doesn't feel insecure about accepting anything foreign'

Rediff.com18 Dec 2009

On the eve of their 14th Chamber Music Festival Harvey De Souza of the Mehli Mehta Music Foundation is happy with the way western classical music is evolving in India.

PHOTOS: Drenched Gurugram asks Delhi to stay away

PHOTOS: Drenched Gurugram asks Delhi to stay away

Rediff.com29 Jul 2016

Repeated spells of rain pushed traffic out of gear, leading to snarls that would give anyone a nightmare.

Man assaulted for sneezing in public in Kolhapur

Man assaulted for sneezing in public in Kolhapur

Rediff.com20 Mar 2020

A bike-rider stopping and asking another rider on the road why he sneezed without covering his face with a handkerchief as it could cause the spread of the coronavirus.

'Rain Deficiency Has Been Wiped Out'

'Rain Deficiency Has Been Wiped Out'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2024

'Usually the average rainfall per day is around 8 mm and India is receiving 10 to 11 mm per day since the last one week.' 'July seems to be very good for the entire country.'

Continuous rains submerge parts of Delhi-NCR

Continuous rains submerge parts of Delhi-NCR

Rediff.com20 Aug 2020

The Ayanagar weather station recorded 122.8 mm between 8.30 am on Wednesday and 8.30 am on Thursday, which was 11 times the normal rainfall.

J&K highway closed again

J&K highway closed again

Rediff.com13 Mar 2005

Over 2,000 vehicles are stranded on the highway.

Schools, markets open in Kashmir after week-long curfew

Schools, markets open in Kashmir after week-long curfew

Rediff.com17 Mar 2013

Kashmir valley witnessed normal life on Sunday after a week-long curfew, shutdowns and fierce protestor-security force clashes.

Restrictions lifted from most parts of Kashmir

Restrictions lifted from most parts of Kashmir

Rediff.com11 Sep 2019

The officials said restrictions have been lifted from most areas of the valley, but security forces continued to be deployed to maintain law and order.

Travel: Snapshots from Kashmir

Travel: Snapshots from Kashmir

Rediff.com26 Jul 2014

The landscape of Kashmir is so beautiful that even if you stand in the middle of a traffic jam and click a picture, chances are, it will have something stunning, says Mridula Dwivedi.

Farmers' Bharat Bandh hits rail, road traffic at several places

Farmers' Bharat Bandh hits rail, road traffic at several places

Rediff.com28 Sep 2021

Several trains were cancelled, highways and key roads blocked and many thousands stranded for hours on Monday as a nationwide 10-hour shutdown against the Centre's three agri laws disrupted lives across parts of India, particularly in the north.

Injured Indian student had to travel 700-km by road

Injured Indian student had to travel 700-km by road

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

The Indian Embassy in Ukraine put out a series of tweets giving a sense of the challenging situation in which Singh was taken out of Kyiv.

Has Bangalore become racist?

Has Bangalore become racist?

Rediff.com30 Jul 2013

And just who is accusing Bangalore of being racist? It's Bangaloreans themselves and the Bangalore media. We are all so quick to bash each other up, and to accuse our citizenry and police of being discriminatory, says M D Riti.

Share your rain experiences

Share your rain experiences

Rediff.com1 Jul 2008

If you have dared to venture out in this unfriendly weather, share your rain experiences with us. Tell us which parts of the city have been the worst hit.

PHOTOS: Hundreds at nature's mercy @ Lord's abode

PHOTOS: Hundreds at nature's mercy @ Lord's abode

Rediff.com19 Jun 2013

The monsoon that hit North India early is continuing to wreak havoc in Uttarakhand.

K'taka: A race for tickets & caste games

K'taka: A race for tickets & caste games

Rediff.com8 Apr 2008

This time, aspiring candidates are presenting neat applications. A bio-data, running into a minimum of four pages and mentioning all their credentials, letters of recommendation and several papers mentioning their loyalty towards their respective party. However, in Karnataka, at least this time, it is very evident that the elections are going to be fought mainly on the caste factor.

As Russia Attacks, Ukranians Flee Kyiv

As Russia Attacks, Ukranians Flee Kyiv

Rediff.com26 Feb 2022

Glimpses of the aftermath after Russia attacked Kyiv, the Ukranian capital.

Watch: Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy jam!

Watch: Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy jam!

Rediff.com14 Oct 2016

Amazing talent, all on one stage!

Militants attack police party in Sopore, civilian killed

Militants attack police party in Sopore, civilian killed

Rediff.com24 Mar 2013

Militants on Sunday attacked a police party in a busy market area of Sopore town in North Kashmir's Baramulla district, leaving a civilian dead and a policeman critically injured, the fourth attack on security forces in the state this month.

British Grand Prix: Rain puts a dampener on practice

British Grand Prix: Rain puts a dampener on practice

Rediff.com6 Jul 2012

Steady rain put a dampener on practice for the British Grand Prix on Friday with Romain Grosjean lapping fastest for Lotus in clouds of spray as fans huddled in the grandstands and under umbrellas.

Jawans martyred, Manipur burning, but Modi...: Cong

Jawans martyred, Manipur burning, but Modi...: Cong

Rediff.com6 May 2023

Modi held a massive roadshow from Someshwar Bhavan RBI Ground in Bengaluru South to Malleshwaram's Sankey Tank.

An 80% hike in toll rates at Manesar gate has upset many.

An 80% hike in toll rates at Manesar gate has upset many.

Rediff.com21 Feb 2014

On Wednesday, the court approved revision in toll rates at the gate in Manesar. Subsequently, the road ministry gave a nod to an 80 per cent rise in toll rates.

TDP leader Yerran Naidu's funeral rescheduled for Sat

TDP leader Yerran Naidu's funeral rescheduled for Sat

Rediff.com2 Nov 2012

The funeral of senior Telugu Desam Party leader K Yerrannaidu has been delayed. It will now take place on Saturday morning with full police honour. Earlier it was scheduled to take place on Friday afternoon.

PHOTOS: Harley-Davidson's Street Bob is here!

PHOTOS: Harley-Davidson's Street Bob is here!

Rediff.com2 Jul 2013

The supremely splendid bike promises to change the face of city cruising for good.

Fresh showers cool Delhi

Fresh showers cool Delhi

Rediff.com9 Aug 2004

Office-goers had a tough time following traffic jams due to water logging.

Delhi receives season's highest rain, 2 dead in N India

Delhi receives season's highest rain, 2 dead in N India

Rediff.com21 Aug 2012

Two persons were killed on Tuesday in North India due to heavy rains, which also disrupted normal life at many places in the region.

Delhi govt says G20 beautification work will continue

Delhi govt says G20 beautification work will continue

Rediff.com11 Sep 2023

The Delhi government will extend its beautification efforts to all parts of the national capital after G20 designated parts of the city witnessed a facelift for the international summit, cabinet ministers Atishi and Saurabh Bharadwaj announced on Monday.

Rains lash Delhi

Rains lash Delhi

Rediff.com26 Jul 2006

Moderate to heavy rains lashed several parts of Delhi on Wednesday throwing the morning traffic out of gear.

PIX: Fans bid goodbye to Rajesh Khanna

PIX: Fans bid goodbye to Rajesh Khanna

Rediff.com19 Jul 2012

Fans gather at the crematorium for a final glimpse of their favourite hero.

Telangana is angry and will erupt in flames: KCR

Telangana is angry and will erupt in flames: KCR

Rediff.com12 Sep 2011

Telangana Rashtra Samiti and Telangana Joint Action Committee have set the tone for the indefinite mass strike from Tuesday with a massive show of strength in Karimnagar district.

Unregistered pilgrims hamper Amarnath Yatra

Unregistered pilgrims hamper Amarnath Yatra

Rediff.com4 Jul 2011

The heavy rush of unregistered pilgrims pouring in thousands into the Valley daily is posing a serious challenge to the authorities who are facing overcrowding at the base camps, traffic jams and throwing haywire the logistics put in place for the annual Amarnath yatra.

Of crazy laws and speed limits

Of crazy laws and speed limits

Rediff.com28 Apr 2007

Have a sunset clause for most laws as a matter of routine, so that there is opportunity for periodic review.