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Delhi's 'friendly neighbourhood Spiderman' booked for car bonnet stunt

The Delhi police acted based on a complaint on social media against the two locals after one of them was seen riding on a car's bonnet on Dwarka roads

Heavy rain leaves Delhi waterlogged, traffic comes to a standstill

As heavy rain lashed Delhi early Friday, waterlogging in many areas of the city led to a flood-like situation causing heavy traffic jams on the roads. The Delhi Traffic Police issued alerts to notify the affected carriageways, advising commuters to plan their journey accordingly. Visuals coming from various parts of the city show several areas inundated with water, leading to long traffic jams which affected commuters, especially, office-goers. At the New Delhi Railway Station, commuters had to walk through knee-deep water, carrying children to navigate the flooded roads. Water also filled metro stations in some areas, adding to the discomfort of the people. According to the police, traffic is affected on Anuvrat Marg in both the carriageways from 100 Foota Red Light and Lado Sarai Red Light and vice-versa due to waterlogging. On Ring Road, traffic is slow in both directions from Naraina towards Moti Bagh and vice-versa due to waterlogging under the Dhaula Kuan Flyover. Traffic i

Heavy rain lashes Delhi-NCR, severe waterlogging in several parts of city

For July 1 and 2, the IMD forecasts thunderstorms with moderate rain, with temperatures steady at a high of 34°C and a low of 27°C

Stop line violations at traffic signals up by 32% in Delhi, says police

Violations of the stop line at traffic signals in the national capital have seen a significant rise this year with a 32 per cent spike, police said on Sunday. Delhi Traffic Police has recorded 2.37 lakh such violations in 2024, up from 1.8 lakh such violations last year, data showed. "Delhi Traffic Police have noted a substantial rise in the number of prosecutions for stop line violations this year," said a senior officer of the Delhi Traffic Police. "This represents an approximate increase of 32 per cent rise in the number of prosecutions for stop line violations compared to the same period last year," said the officer. Police said that these violations pose a significant risk to pedestrian safety and disrupt the smooth flow of traffic. "The Delhi Traffic Police have intensified their efforts to curb this trend through increased vigilance and the use of technology. Traffic police conducted a comprehensive analysis of the top 10 traffic circles with the highest number of challans

Delhi Traffic Police books over 240,000 violators for improper parking

The Delhi Traffic Police has booked over 2.4 lakh violators for improper parking this year so far which is an increase of nearly 35 per cent as compared to the last year, officials said on Sunday. The traffic police has reported a significant surge in prosecutions related to improper parking violations in the current year, they said. The officials said this marked increase in enforcement is part of a broader initiative to improve traffic flow and ensure the safety of all road users within the city. Over the past several months, the Delhi Traffic Police has intensified its efforts to address the widespread issue of improper parking, which has been identified as a major contributor to traffic congestion and accidents. This crackdown has resulted in a noticeable increase in the number of challans issued for parking violations, they said. The police have deployed additional personnel to monitor instances of illegal parking more effectively. This measure has been instrumental in ...

Delhi Traffic Alert: PM Modi to hold rally at Dwarka, advisory issued

Delhi Traffic Police issued a traffic advisory due to PM Modi's rally at DDA Park in Dwarka today. The political rally will take place at 6 pm

With PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi rallies in Delhi, check the routes to avoid

A robust four-layer security cordon will be in place for PM Modi's rally in northeast Delhi, while Rahul Gandhi will be campaigning in Chandni Chowk

Police issues advisory for traffic near Hanuman Mandir in central Delhi

The closure of a lane close to the Hanuman Mandir in central Delhi for the Archeological Survey of India's repair work on an arch near the Hanuman Setu is likely to cause heavy traffic in the area, police said on Saturday. The repair work begins on Saturday, they said. The traffic police said in a post on X, "Archeological Survey of India will start repair work of arch near Hanuman Setu from today ie 04.05.2024. As a result, the extreme right lane (below Mangi Bridge) towards Hanuman Mandir carriageway will be closed. Traffic may remain heavy near Hanuman Mandir.

Delhi Traffic Police issues advisory for special arrangements, check routes

A traffic advisory has been issued by Delhi Traffic Police for special arrangements for Friday, May 3. Check routes and more

PM Modi's Ghaziabad roadshow today: Traffic advisory lists roads to avoid

Thousands of police and security officials to guard roadshow marking beginning of the BJP election campaign in western Uttar Pradesh

Traffic advisory issued for 'Kisan Mahapanchayat' in Delhi; details here

The traffic advisory will be in place for commuters in Delhi beginning from 6 am on Thursday. Traffic may be diverted from Delhi Gate, Mir Dard Chowk, Ajmeri Gate Chowk, and other key intersections

Mahashivratri 2024: Delhi police issues traffic advisory; check routes

Traffic advisory was issued for Mahashivratri festivities at different areas in Delhi. Limitations have been set in place from 6 am-11.30 am because of expected crowd of 1,50,000

Delhi traffic updates: 14 routes regulated till Mar 3 for Mehrauli event

During the event hours, the Delhi police advised the emergency vehicles to use the Mehrauli-Gurugram Road instead of Dera Road or Mandi Road

Delhi Police issue new traffic advisory; Check alternative routes

'Due to the deployment of pickets and checking on the DND flyway, traffic is heavy on both carriageways of the DND flyway,' said the Delhi Police on Thursday

Farmers' Delhi chalo march: Singhu, Tikri borders to be partially reopened

Authorities here initiated the process of partially reopening Singhu and Tikri borders with Haryana on Saturday, almost two weeks after they were sealed in view of farmers' 'Delhi Chalo' march, officials said. A Delhi Police officer said one lane of the service lane at the Singhu border and one lane at the Tikri border are being opened to allow movement of vehicles. The opening of Singhu and Tikri borders will bring relief to those travelling from Delhi to Haryana. The two borders were sealed on February 13 as protesting farmers from Punjab began their 'Delhi Chalo' march to press their demands, including minimum support price (MSP) for crops and a farm loan waiver. Thousands of farmers have been camping on the Punjab-Haryana border near Ambala, about 200 kilometres from Delhi, after their march was thwarted by security personnel.

Bharat Bandh: Traffic advisory issued amid nationwide farmer protest

People travelling to Delhi are advised to use the metro to avoid traffic disruptions on Friday

Shambhu border clash: Farmers allege attempt to make perception about them

Farmers' protest: Clashes broke out between security personnel and the farmers at the Punjab-Haryana Shambhu border as the police attempted to thwart the 'Delhi Chalo' march

Farmers' protest: Shambhu border agitation escalates, police lathi-charge

Farmers' protest: Videos emerged on social media, showing protestors throwing barricades down from the flyover at Shambhu on the Punjab-Haryana border on Tuesday

Farmers' protest: Police fire tear gas, detain agitators heading to Delhi

Farmers' protest: About 200 farm union bodies, under the banner of Samyukut Kisan Morcha, are headed to Delhi on Tuesday, to put forth their demands to the Centre on a range of issues

Delhi traffic updates today: Advisory issued over farmers' protest. Details

Delhi traffic updates over farmers' protest: The police said that diversions may be needed at Singhu border, Gazipur border and Tikri border but added that the public will be informed in well-advanced