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Traffic snarls in several parts of Delhi due to Christmas celebrations

Traffic snarls were reported from several parts of Delhi on Monday as people thronged markets and churches to celebrate Christmas. The Delhi Traffic Police asked commuters to avoid Mathura Road and Lodhi Road. "Due to high footfall and the parking issue in Sunder Nursery, Nizamuddin traffic is affected on Mathura Road and Lodhi Road near Neela Gumbad. Commuters are advised to avoid this stretch," the traffic police wrote on X. Earlier in the day, police said the churches and cathedrals of the national capital expecting heavy congregation of devotees include the Sacred Heart cathedral near Gol Dak Khana, St Thomas church (Mandir Marg), Free church (Sansad Marg), Cathedral church (in front of the Rashtrapati Bhawan), St Martin's church (Delhi Cantonment), St Thomas church (R K Puram) and St Mary's Knanaya church (Vasant Kunj). Commuters also took to X to complain about the traffic situation across the city. Heavy traffic was reported from the Miraj cinema area at Subhash Nagar towar

Delhi police issues notification to prohibit blowing of horns at IGI's T-3

The notification was issued on Wednesday that read that the noise caused by the indiscriminate blowing of horns by the motorists at departure and arrival forecourts of Terminal-3 IGI Airport

Delhi traffic updates: Police issue advisory for Diwali, Dhanteras. Details

This year, Dhanteras will be celebrated on November 10 and Diwali falls on November 12. Areas including Chandani Chowk, Khari Baoli, Connaught Place will likely see congestion.

Delhi traffic police advisory amid Meri Mati Mera Desh-Amrit Kalash Yatra

The Delhi Traffic Police has issued a traffic advisory on Meri Mati Mera Desh-Amrit Kalash Yatra taking place at Vijay Chowk. The two-day event will take place from October 30 to October 31, 2023

Raahgiri Day 2023: All you need to know about Delhi's traffic advisory

Raahgiri is derived from two words i.e. Raah means "path," and Giri is taken from "Gandhigiri," a version of nonviolent resistance practised by Mahatma Gandhi

G20 Summit 2023: Here's what Delhi Police says in its latest alert

Owing to traffic restrictions, commuters travelling to the airport should take Rao Tula Ram Marg instead of Dhaula Kuan

G20: Delhi traffic police appeals to avoid walking, cycling at India Gate

In a message to commuters, the Delhi traffic police said that bus and metro services, with partial restrictions, will be available during the mega summit

G20 Summit: Delhi govt issues notification on traffic restrictions

The entire area of New Delhi district will be considered as "Controlled Zone-I" from the morning of September 8 till September 10

G20 Summit in Delhi: All you need to know about restrictions in the city

Delhi government and Police have been ramping up their preparations for the upcoming G20 Summit. Here's all you need to know about the restrictions in place between Sep 8 and 10

G20 Summit: Delhi police's advisory; check restrictions, routes, and more

On account of the G20 Summit, all public, private, and municipal offices and schools in Delhi would be closed from September 8-10. Read on to find out what else will be closed during the summit

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Delhi traffic police advisory: Roads to avoid as heavy rain lashes city

According to a Delhi Traffic Police advisory issued late on Saturday night, traffic movement is affected on some roads due to waterlogging and uprooting of trees

Traffic advisory issued as Yamuna water rises, commuters rue mile-long jams

The Delhi Traffic Police on Thursday issued an advisory on the restrictions and regulation of vehicular movement in place owing to rising water level of the Yamuna river as harried commuters struggled to reach their destinations. Closure of roads due to the overflowing Yamuna also hit traffic in several parts of the city, especially east Delhi, where passengers were stuck for hours. According to the advisory, the traffic movement has been impaired on Mahatma Gandhi Marg between IP flyover and Chandgi Ram Akhara, Mahatma Gandhi Marg between Kalighat Mandir and Delhi Secretariat, and Outer Ring Road between Wazirabad Bridge and Chandgi Ram Akhara. The commuters are advised to avoid the roads and plan their journey accordingly, it said. Non-destined commercial vehicles will not be allowed to enter Delhi and diverted to Eastern and Western Peripheral Expressway. The commercial vehicles will also be diverted from Mukarba Chowk. No commercial vehicles will be allowed between Mukarba Chow

Traffic advisory issued as Yamuna water rises to a record level in Delhi

Delhi Traffic Police issued an advisory as the water level in Yamuna River crosses the danger mark. Non-destined commercial vehicles' routes have been diverted

Waterlogging, road cave-in, jams disrupts traffic in Delhi, check advisory

Delhi traffic was affected due to waterlogging in the Pragati Maidan tunnel and the cave-in at India Gate. Authorities begin relocating people as the Yamuna River crosses the danger mark

Delhi police issues advisory for inauguration of new Parliament on Sunday

Special traffic arrangements will be put in place in the national capital in view of the inauguration of the new Parliament building on May 28, police said on Friday. According to the traffic advisory issued, the New Delhi district will be treated as a controlled area. Only public transport vehicles, civil service aspirants, bonafide residents, labelled vehicles and emergency vehicles will be allowed to move in the New Delhi area, it stated. "The area enclosed by Mother Teresa Ceresent Road, roundabout Talkatora, Baba Kharak Singh Marg, roundabout Gol Dak Khana, Ashok Road, roundabout Patel Chowk, Ashok Road, roundabout Windsor Place, Janpath, roundabout MLNP, Akbar Road, roundabout Gol Methi, Akbar Road, roundabout GKP, Teen Murti Marg, roundabout Teen Murti and Mother Teresa Crescent Road will be treated as regulated area," the advisory said. Only civil service aspirants, bonafide residents, labelled vehicles and emergency vehicles will be allowed to move within this area, it ...

Vehicular movement to be affected on Inner Ring Road due to DJB work

The vehicular movement will be affected on Inner Ring Road in the carriageway from Punjabi Bagh towards Prembari for the next six days due to ongoing Delhi Jal Board work, the Delhi Traffic Police said on Wednesday. Taking to Twitter, the traffic police alerted commuters about the possible congestion on Inner Ring Road, suggesting them to avoid the stretch till the repair work gets completed. "Traffic will remain affected on Inner Ring Road in the carriageway from Punjabi Bagh towards Prembari due to ongoing Delhi Jal Board work near Britannia Chowk for next 5/6 days. Only two Lanes are left for traffic movement. Kindly avoid the stretch," the Delhi Traffic Police tweeted. In another tweet, the police also informed that traffic was affected on Aurobindo Marg in the carriageway from Adhchini towards IIT due to a fallen tree. "Only one lane is functional. Kindly avoid the stretch," it said. Meanwhile, traffic was also affected on Ring Road in the carriageway from AIIMS towards Lajpa

Authorities issue over 47.3 mn challan for traffic violations in 2022: Govt

Authorities have issued more than 4.73 crore challans worth Rs 7,563.60 crore for traffic violations across the country in 2022, Parliament was informed on Wednesday. In a written reply to Rajya Sabha, Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari said authorities issued more than 4.21 crore challans worth Rs 5,318.70 crore for traffic violations across the country in 2021. While, revenue collected by issuing challans was Rs 2,874.41 crore in 2022, the outstanding amount stood at Rs 4,654.26 crore. To improve road safety and tighten traffic regulations such as issuance of driving licences and impose stricter penalties for violations, Parliament on August 5, 2019, had passed the Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Bill, 2019. Replying to a separate question, Gadkari said more than 6.11 crore vehicles (greater than or equal to 15 years) are registered in the country as on March 31, 2023. According to the data provided by the minister, Karnataka (87,48,963) has the maximum number of

Traffic cops train in soft skills to welcome G20 guests in Greater Noida

As preparations are afoot for hosting G20 event in Greater Noida later this year, the local traffic police personnel are undergoing soft skill training to ensure the international visitors do not face any obstacles on the road. The Noida traffic police personnel will be at the service of G20 dignitaries right from Delhi airport, where a helpdesk would be set up for them. They are also coordinating with their Delhi counterparts to chalk out plan for glitch-free movement on the roads during the event, officials here said. The G20 event is tentatively proposed to be held in Greater Noida either during end of August or first week of September. The global event is being held this year under India's presidency and around 200 guests from various countries and the European Union are expected in Greater Noida, officials said. Deputy Commissioner of Police (Traffic) Anil Kumar Yadav said, "Besides the core policing of traffic management, around 250 personnel150 constables and 100 sub-inspect

Stuck in traffic jams in Delhi? Here is what's slowing down the capital

For the past few days, commuters in Delhi have been complaining about jams across the city. But why is the Capital choking with high traffic? Find out here