Tag: Road Accidents

Over 290 motorists’ licences suspended in Salem district for traffic violations

May 30, 2026 admin

The driving licences of 293 motorists in Salem district were temporarily suspended in April for various traffic violations, including overspeeding, riding without helmets and using mobile phones while driving, Collector K. Elambahavath said at the monthly road safety review meeting held at the Collectorate on Friday (May 29, 2026). Chairing the meeting, Mr. Elambahavath said…

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Three killed in separate road accidents

May 13, 2026 admin

In the first incident, a speeding car allegedly rammed into a motorcycle near Kote Cross in Devanahalli. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto Three people lost their lives in separate road accidents reported in different parts of Bengaluru and nearby areas on Tuesday night and early Wednesday. In the first incident, a speeding car allegedly rammed…

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Road Accidents Increased By 12% In 2022, 19 Deaths Reported Every Hour

October 31, 2023 admin

The report showed that 53 road accidents take place every hour in the country. (Representational) New Delhi: The number of road accidents in India went up by an alarming 12 per cent to over 4.6 lakh in 2022, resulting in the death of 19 persons every hour, according to a report by the Ministry of…

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Accident Compensation Claims Not To Be Proven Like Criminal Cases: Karnataka High Court

August 29, 2023 admin

Bengaluru: In cases related to compensation claims in road accidents, the case is not expected to be proved like a criminal trial, the High Court of Karnataka has said. “It is well known that in a case relating to motor accident claims, the claimants are not required to prove the case as it is required…

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