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Traffic snarls witnessed in several parts of Delhi as Diwali shopping peaks

Traffic snarls were seen in several parts of the city as people thronged markets on Friday to make purchases ahead of Diwali. According to the police, they received over 40 calls about traffic congestion in various parts of the national capital. Calls were received from Dhaula Kuan, Khajuri Khas, Raghubir Nagar, Naraina flyover, Mangolpuri, Palam, Dwarka, Kanjhawala, Karala, an official said. Sakshi Mahajan, who was commuting from Sarojini Nagar to central Delhi, said, "The traffic movement was very slow. There were many vehicles on the road. It took me one hour to reach the destination in central Delhi." A video was circulated on social media in which Sarhaul border at Delhi-Gurugram expressway was seen choked with vehicles. An ambulance was also seen stuck in the traffic. Commuters also took to Twitter to inform about traffic congestion across the city. A commuter said there was a massive traffic jam from Chandaki Ram Akhada to Majnu-ka-Tilla. Traffic snarls were also reported

Traffic restrictions in Delhi in view of Interpol meeting; jams likely

Commuters in Delhi are likely to face traffic snarls on Tuesday due to restrictions announced in view of the 90th Annual General Assembly of the Interpol at Pragati Maidan. The meeting is being held in India after a gap of about 25 years. It was last held in 1997. Delegations from 195 countries will attend the four-day event that will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday. Union Home Minister Amit Shah will address the valedictory function on Friday. In an advisory, the Delhi Traffic Police said the delegates participating in the conference are staying in seven hotels -- The Lalit, The Imperial, Shangri La, Le Meridien, The Oberoi, Hyatt Regency and The Ashok -- and are expected to travel to Pragati Maidan, Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium and the airport. Various traffic measures have been put in place to ensure smooth transportation for the delegates, it said. The traffic volume on Ashoka Road, Janpath, Firoz Shah Road, Barakhamba Road, Sikandra Road, Mathura Road, .

Delhi traffic advisory: Roads to avoid due to IND vs SA ODI match on Oct 11

Delhi Traffic Police shared a list of diversions, parking, and transport facilities on Twitter

Ramlila celebrations: Traffic movement to be affected in parts of Delhi

The Delhi traffic police on Monday said vehicular movement may be affected in several areas across the national capital in the evening hours for the next 10 days in the wake of the Navratra and Ramlila celebrations. According to an advisory issued by the traffic police, Ramlila will be celebrated across Delhi from Monday to October 5 between 6 pm and 11 pm. There are 46 main venues where Ramlilas will be organized, which include Red Fort, Ramlila Maidan JLN Marg, Dakshinpuri, Sarojini Nagar, RK Puram Sector 5, Dwarka, Punjabi Bagh, Hari Nagar, Sultanpuri, Pitampura, Model Town, and Gandhi Nagar, the advisory said. In addition to the main venues, Ramlilas may also be organized by local residents, RWAs, etc. in various colonies, market areas and open grounds. Some Ramlila committees may also take out processions in their localities, it said. Traffic movement may be affected in such areas due to the huge public gathering, it stated. There may be restrictions on movement of general ..

Traffic snarls in parts of Delhi as rain continues to batter for third day

Traffic snarls were reported from different parts of the national capital on Saturday as rain continued to lash the city for the third consecutive day. The Delhi Traffic Police has advised commuters to plan their journey accordingly. It tweeted, "As per IMD report 'light to moderate intensity rain would occur over Delhi and adjoining areas'. Commuters are advised to plan their journey accordingly." "Traffic is heavy on Road No 51 in the carriageway from Majlis Park towards Azadpur due to pothole. Kindly avoid the stretch," it said in another tweet. Traffic is heavy on Rohtak Road in the carriageway from Mundka towards Nangloi due to waterlogging at Rajdhani Park Metro Station. Kindly avoid the stretch, it tweeted. Traffic is heavy on Nangloi Najafgarh Road in the carriageway from Najafgarh towards Nangloi due to pothole near Banke Bihari Sweets. Kindly avoid the stretch, it said in one of the tweets. Some commuters posted on social media that the traffic was heavy in Azadpur area

Massive traffic jams, waterlogging across Delhi after overnight rain

Vehicles in the national capital were moving at a snail's pace at various places as roads were clogged with heavy traffic jams on Friday morning following the overnight incessant rain

Heavy rainfall affects normal life in Gurugram, leads to waterlogging

More than six hours of rainfall on Thursday led to heavy water logging and a flood-like situation on multiple stretches and areas in Gurugram

Traffic snarls hit central Delhi as Modi inaugurates 'Kartavya Path'

Traffic congestions were witnessed in and around the areas of India Gate and other parts of Central Delhi due to closure of roads in the evening hours of Thursday when Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the newly-christened Kartavya Path. The Delhi Police had asked the commuters to plan their journey in advance and take alternate routes to avoid road closures and congestion due to traffic restrictions. Due to the roads closure, many areas in parts of Lutyens Delhi, including ITO, IP Flyover, and other roads, witnessed traffic jams. According to police, over 450 traffic personnel were deployed to maintain traffic and ensure all roads near the India Gate were empty. The Delhi Police also coordinated with Delhi Fire Services and called in cranes to monitor the restricted area and to remove any unwanted vehicles. The Delhi Traffic Control Room buzzed with calls complaining of snarls in several areas, beginning at 6 pm, especially around India Gate. Traffic movement could only be

Traffic advisory issued ahead of Central Vista Avenue inauguration on Sep 8

Traffic restrictions will be put in place in the parts of central Delhi on Thursday when Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Central Vista Avenue, officials said on Tuesday. The avenue that will be open to the masses on September 8 stretches from Vijay Chowk to India Gate. Delhi Police said elaborate arrangements have been made in order to facilitate the safety of pedestrians, including children and to ensure smooth movement of traffic in the New Delhi district. General traffic will be diverted from the specific roads from 6 pm to 9 pm. According to the traffic advisory, traffic movement will be diverted from roads such as -- Tilak Marg (From C-Hexagon to Bhagwan Dass Road Crossing), Purana Quila Road (From C-Hexagon to Mathura Road), Shershah Road (from C-Hexagon to Mathura Road). Dr. Zakir Hussain Marg (From C-Hexagon to Subramanian Bharti Marg Crossing), Pandara Road (from C-Hexagon to Subramanian Bharti Marg Crossing), Shahjahan Road (from C-Hexagon to Q-point),

Delhi Police steps up security ahead of farmers' protest at Jantar Mantar

The Delhi Police increased security at the Ghazipur, Singhu, and Tikri borders as hundreds of farmers from different states started reaching the national capital ahead of the 'mahapanchayat'

Traffic snarls, waterlogging mar Wednesday rain fun for Delhi residents

A good pour on Wednesday brought respite to the residents in Delhi from a long spell of humid heat, but became a bane for the commuters, who across the city were forced to negotiate snarls.

Delhi: Rain gives respite from sultry weather, causes traffic snarls

Rain in the national capital on Tuesday morning brought down the mercury but caused traffic snarls and waterlogging in parts of the city

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Number of flights declined; Indian Railways carried more goods, traffic on Delhi roads eased

ED quizzes Rahul Gandhi; traffic to be hit in central Delhi, say police

Vehicular traffic will be affected in parts of central Delhi as Congress leader Rahul Gandhi appeared before the Enforcement Directorate for the second consecutive day in a money laundering probe

Delhi 1st city to launch 'faceless' transport svcs, 1.6 mn benefited: CM

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday said the 'Faceless Services' that have benefitted 16 lakh people here was first launched in Delhi and now other states are also taking a cue from it

Now, challans also for private buses not following lane discipline in Delhi

Under the Delhi government's bus lane enforcement drive, the Transport Department will also challan private bus operators and drivers for not adhering to bus lane discipline from the next week, according to an official order. The Transport Department of the Delhi government strictly started enforcing lane discipline for buses and goods carriers from April 1, with fines up to Rs 10,000 and six months of imprisonment for errant drivers. "...it is hereby ordered that in addition to public buses (DTC & Cluster), all private buses having stage carriage /contract carriage permits, All India Tourist Permit and interstate permits shall strictly follow the bus lane discipline according to the instructions issued," read the order issued by the Transport Department on May 6. The order shall come into force from May 9, it said. "The Enforcement Wing of Transport Department, and Delhi Traffic Police shall also challan the private bus operators/drivers and other persons who violates the bus ...

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Traffic advisory issued in Delhi ahead of Republic Day Parade rehearsal

The Delhi Police on Saturday issued a traffic advisory ahead of Republic Day Parade rehearsal next week.

Delhi transport minister urges people to stop depending on private vehicles

The Dialogue and Development Commission of Delhi (DDCD) on Sunday organised a neighbourhood "Raahgiri Day" programme on the theme of "Yuddh Pradushan Ke Viruddh" in outer Delhi's Najafgarh

Delhi govt fixes fees for issuing speed limit device certificates at Rs 500

Four-wheelers are fitted with speed governors to regulate their top speed as per traffic restrictions on different roads in the city