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Heavy rains lash parts of Kolkata; trees uprooted, traffic disrupted | Kolkata News

Heavy rains lash parts of Kolkata; trees uprooted, traffic disrupted | Kolkata News

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2 min readKolkataJun 24, 2026 06:27 AM IST Heavy monsoon showers lashed large parts of North Bengal on Monday, while an intense thunderstorm accompanied by lightning and strong winds swept across Kolkata and neighbouring districts in the afternoon, as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast more rain across the state over the coming days. The southwest monsoon has become active over the state under the influence of favourable wind patterns and a strong moisture flow from the Bay of Bengal, according to the Regional Meteorological Centre, Kolkata. For South Bengal, the IMD has forecast light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and gusty winds over the next few days. Districts including East and West Burdwan, Birbhum, Murshidabad, Nadia, Purulia and Bankura are likely to experience thunderstorms with wind speeds reaching 40-50 kmph. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast, Kolkata and its neighboring districts will continue to experience active monsoon conditions over the next few days. Thunderstorms accompanied by heavy rain in Kolkata uprooted trees, disrupted traffic, causing inconvenience to commuters, officials said. Several parts of …

Over 32,000 traffic E-Challan cases settled on day one of fine concession scheme

Over 32,000 traffic E-Challan cases settled on day one of fine concession scheme

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Over 32,000 traffic e-challan cases were settled on day one of Fine Concession scheme on Sunday. The Police Department collected ₹96.73 lakh through various prescribed modes of payment. The rebate of 50% was introduced by the State government for pending traffic e-challan cases registered by the police. The scheme came into effect on Sunday. The police said the initiative is intended to encourage motorists to clear long-pending traffic fines and improve compliance with traffic regulations. Published – June 22, 2026 12:08 am IST Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

PMRDA, MahaRail join hands to ease traffic congestion in Pune region

PMRDA, MahaRail join hands to ease traffic congestion in Pune region

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Commuters across the Pune Metropolitan Region may soon experience smoother and faster travel, with the Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA) on Friday signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Maharashtra Rail Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd. (MahaRail) to speed up the construction of railway overbridges and underpasses. The move is expected to reduce long traffic jams at railway crossings, save travel time and fuel, and improve road connectivity in several growing suburbs. The agreement aims to ensure the speedy and quality construction of Railway Overbridges (ROBs) and Railway Underpasses (RUBs) within the PMRDA jurisdiction, helping address several long-pending traffic bottlenecks in the region. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

25 minutes to 10: How a reverse lane is easing traffic at Mumbai’s BKC connector junction | Mumbai News

25 minutes to 10: How a reverse lane is easing traffic at Mumbai’s BKC connector junction | Mumbai News

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2 min readMumbaiJun 18, 2026 03:21 PM IST To tackle peak-hour bottlenecks near the Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) connector, where vehicles bound for South Mumbai and the eastern suburbs constantly vie for space, the Mumbai traffic police have introduced a reverse lane system during morning rush hours. The initiative, implemented by the Chunabhatti traffic division from June 5, targets the Eastern Express Highway (EEH), a vital arterial route linking Mumbai’s eastern suburbs to South Mumbai. During the morning peak hours, a significant number of vehicles travel from Thane and other suburbs towards South Mumbai. Similarly, nearly as many vehicles head towards Nehru Nagar and BKC via the BKC connector, resulting in daily traffic congestion. An officer said the reverse lane was initiated on the southbound side of the Nehru Nagar-Kurla Bridge as needed. “It commences from the southbound carriageway near Siddharth Colony, Chembur East, transitioning to the northbound carriageway, and extending up to the descent of the BKC Connector Bridge,” the officer said. “The reverse lane will be opened or closed, depending on traffic flow …

105K Chrome Installs Linked to Adware and Fake Google Traffic

105K Chrome Installs Linked to Adware and Fake Google Traffic

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Security researchers have uncovered a network of 152 Google Chrome extensions posing as live wallpaper and new-tab customization tools that secretly collected user information and generated fake web traffic to make money through advertising. The extensions, which featured popular themes ranging from anime characters and football stars to sports cars and video games, were spread across 38 different Chrome Web Store publisher accounts. Together, they amassed more than 105,000 installations, according to research from Socket’s Threat Research Team. The operation was linked to three backend brands: tabplugins[.]com, yowgames[.]com, and chromewallpaper[.]com. Researchers said the extensions were built from a shared codebase, suggesting they were part of a coordinated campaign rather than isolated projects. Privacy claims didn’t match reality One of the most troubling findings was the gap between what the extensions promised and what they actually did. On their Chrome Web Store pages, the extensions claimed not to collect or use user data. But Socket found that the privacy policies linked by the extensions told a different story. “Every listing declares on the Chrome Web Store …

Massive traffic chaos due to diversions for pipeline repairs near Ashram Chowk

Massive traffic chaos due to diversions for pipeline repairs near Ashram Chowk

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Traffic has been thrown into chaos in parts of east Delhi, southeast Delhi on Tuesday – and is expected to remain severely affected this week – due to emergency repair work on a damaged Delhi Jal Board (DJB) pipeline near Ashram Chowk. A commuter told HT that a two-km stretch – from Eastern Avenue turning into Maharani Bagh till Mata Mandir in New Friends Colony – took over two hours to cover. (HT Sourced Photo) While an advisory was issued by the Delhi Traffic police on Monday night, on-ground arrangements on Tuesday reflect poor coordination, and a continued lack of police presence to manage traffic. Hour-long snarls dominated a major part of the city, as commuters helplessly complained on social media – only to be met with tepid responses by the traffic police, and with little to no help to ease the multiple bottlenecks that people encountered. According to the Delhi traffic police advisory, due to the repair work, the Ring Road stretch between Maharani Bagh and Ashram will remain closed for the next three to …

Mob disrupts Railway traffic near Patna; police resort to lathi-charge, fire tear gas shells

Mob disrupts Railway traffic near Patna; police resort to lathi-charge, fire tear gas shells

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Patna, Police fired tear gas shells and took recourse to lathi-charge when a mob disrupted railway traffic on the outskirts of Patna, alleging a lack of an adequate number of trains for a competitive exam, a top official said on Sunday. Mob disrupts Railway traffic near Patna; police resort to lathi-charge, fire tear gas shells According to Amresh Kumar, the Inspector General in charge of the Railway Protection Force for East Central Zone, which covers a major part of Bihar, trouble erupted around midnight when “more than 200 young men, posing as students appearing for competitive exams” turned up at the Pataliputra station. “Trains had been ferrying students to various parts of the state for the exams of the Excise Department scheduled on Sunday. The troublemakers alleged that arrangements were inadequate and squatted on the tracks, demanding a special train that could help them reach their destination in time,” the IG said. The IG, who had rushed to the spot along with a contingent of RPF and GRP, said that the police informed the Railway …

Techie returns to India after 13 years as H1B expires. Now desperate to leave again: ‘Mosquitoes, heat, traffic’

Techie returns to India after 13 years as H1B expires. Now desperate to leave again: ‘Mosquitoes, heat, traffic’

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After spending over a decade in the US, an Indian techie has opened up about “struggling big time” to adapt to life back home. Facing daily power outages lasting up to eight hours, intense summer heat, and poor air quality, the professional turned to Reddit for urgent advice. Holding a Master’s degree and extensive IT experience, he is bypassing the standard H1B lottery system to find a quick, legal route out of the country. A techie’s post on reverse cultural shock in India has gone viral. (Representative image). (Pexels) “Returned to India after 13 years in US (H1B expired) and struggling big time. What are my options to move back to the another foreign country,” the Reddit user wrote, adding, “I recently had to return to India after living in the US for 13 long years because my H1B expired. I’ve settled into a Tier-2 city for now, and honestly, the reverse culture shock and logistics are hitting me incredibly hard.” Also Read: NRI in US explains why returning to India after earning crores is …

Corpn. gives KMRL 10 days to fix clogged drains, potholed roads, and traffic snarls

Corpn. gives KMRL 10 days to fix clogged drains, potholed roads, and traffic snarls

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Waterlogging caused by potholed roads and blocked drains along the stretch in front of St. Martin’s Church at Palarivattom. | Photo Credit: H. VIBHU The Kochi Corporation has issued Kochi Metro Rail Limited (KMRL) a 10-day deadline to resolve traffic logjam and waterlogging caused by potholed roads and blocked drains along the stretch in front of St. Martin’s Church at Palarivattom, where works on the second phase of the Kochi metro from Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium to Infopark are under way. The ultimatum followed an inspection of the affected stretch by a delegation led by Mayor V.K. Minimol, accompanied by officials of the city traffic police and KMRL, after mounting public outcry over the nightmarish conditions worsened by the onset of the monsoon. The inspection coincided with the expiry of the week’s time earlier sought by KMRL at two previous meetings with the Mayor. “Restoration works have begun on the stretch, but they lack urgency. The drains here are completely clogged with slurry, resulting in water overflowing onto the road and causing waterlogging during rains. Directions …

Traffic challans in Telangana to be sent through SMS, email and WhatsApp

Traffic challans in Telangana to be sent through SMS, email and WhatsApp

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A traffic police monitoring the speed of vehicles on Tank Bund with a speed gun to issue challan for over speeding vehicles, in Hyderabad. File | Photo Credit: GIRI KVS Traffic challans in Telangana will now be served through text messages (SMS), WhatsApp messages and e-mails. The Transport, Roads and Buildings Department has notified that challans issued under Rule 167(1) or Rule 167(2) of the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989, may be served through electronic means. According to the order, the notification follows amendments made earlier this year by the Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways to the Central Motor Vehicles Rules. The government stated that all vehicle owners are required to update their mobile phone numbers and e-mail addresses on the VAHAN portal within one month from the date of publication of the notification. After the expiry of the one-month period, any challan sent electronically through these three modes to the contact details recorded on the VAHAN portal shall be deemed to have been duly served on the vehicle owner, the notification stated. …