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Time of India
6 days ago
- Time of India
4 lakh traffic challans issued in Chandigarh in just 5 months
1 2 3 Chandigarh: The UT traffic police issued close to 4 lakh challans for almost 4.3 lakh violations from Jan 1 to May 31. These violations were detected through CCTV cameras installed under the Smart City project, manual enforcement, and images of violations uploaded by citizens on the traffic police's social media page. Despite several measures taken by the traffic police to reduce the number of unpaid challans, the pendency reached 20.29 lakh by May 31. In 2024, UT police had issued 10,15,518 challans, of which 7,53,932 remain unpaid by violators. Traffic police officials have warned that failure to pay pending challans could lead to the cancellation of both driving licences and vehicle registration certificates. Data reveals that 50% of the total challans issued in the city over the past five months were for red light jumping. Until May this year, the traffic police had issued 2,03,459 challans for this violation across various parts of the city. The information was provided by the traffic police department in response to an RTI application filed by social activist R K Garg. After red light violations, the highest number of challans were issued to motorists for driving beyond the permissible speed limits in the city. In the first five months of the year, the traffic police issued a total of 49,426 challans for over-speeding. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Transition to high growth career in business analytics BITS Pilani WILP Apply Now Undo Also, 51,666 challans were issued for violations related to stop lines and zebra crossings at various traffic light points across the city. The traffic police also issued 21,318 challans to auto-rickshaws, taxis, and buses for carrying more passengers than permitted under their registration certificates or permits until May 31. Also, the traffic police wing issued 4,734 challans to two-wheeler riders, including women drivers and female pillion riders, for not wearing helmets. Data shows that 742 women were challaned for not wearing headgear while riding as pillion passengers, while 1,035 women were fined for not wearing helmets while driving two-wheelers in the city. The traffic police also issued a total of 3,872 challans for wrong parking in various parts of the city. Also, 2,831 challans were issued for not wearing seat belts in cars. A total of 5,693 car drivers were fined for applying black films on vehicle windscreens, while 325 challans were issued for triple riding on two-wheelers. After issuing challans, the traffic police notify violators through SMS. In cases where the SMS is not received, motorists can check for pending challans on the official website of the Chandigarh Police. Fines can be paid at the Traffic Police Lines in Sector 29, or through courts and Lok Adalats.
The Star
26-05-2025
- Business
- The Star
Golden chance to lead regional trade
Chow (centre) with Chiah (left) and exhibition organising chairman Datuk Law Chin Hooi at the opening ceremony. — Photos: LIM BENG TATT/The Star PENANG can become a centre for regional gold trade, says Federation of Goldsmiths and Jewellers Association of Malaysia (FGJAM) president Datuk Chiah Hock Yew. 'Its deep-rooted legacy of goldsmiths paired with modern innovation have made Penang a powerful force in the global jewellery landscape. 'We welcome delegates from around the world to negotiate and do business here,' he said, adding that the state was the country's gold manufacturing hub. Chiah was speaking at the opening ceremony of the Malaysia Gold and Jewellery Trade Exhibition 2025 held at the Setia SPICE Convention Centre in Bayan Lepas. 'In recent years, international gold prices have reached record highs and the market environment continues to evolve rapidly. With challenges, come opportunities. 'For the industry to continue advancing, we must constantly improve our technology and craftsmanship, enhance our products and services, and accurately grasp market trends. 'Only by designing more exquisite gold jewellery can we win long-term consumer trust,' he said. Chiah highlighted Penang's significant role in Malaysia's gold industry, noting that the state accounts for approximately 80% of the nation's gold factories and gold jewellery manufacturing output. 'These are the manufacturers driving the industry toward greater heights. 'According to Statistics Department (DOSM), the total export value of gold-related products in Q1 2025 reached RM2.34bil, a 9.76% increase from RM2.132bil in the same period last year. Jewellery modelled at the exhibition reflecting Penang's legacy of goldsmiths pairing heritage with innovation. 'These encouraging figures reflect Malaysia's potential in the global gold market,' he said. The trade show that hosted 150 exhibitors was organised by Province Wellesley Gold and Silver Ornament Merchants Association and by the Malaysia Gold Association. Guest of honour Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said this year's exhibition was timely due to global economic tide shifts driven by geopolitical and tariff tensions. 'We find ourselves in a new and uncertain global landscape, but where some see volatility, we, in Penang, see opportunity. 'There has been a surge in global gold prices, which recently topped US$3,000 (RM12,693) per ounce. 'This is not just market fluctuation but a signal that gold is proving its timeless value as a secure and reliable investment, especially during economic turbulence,' he said. Chow shared DOSM data showing that jewellery imports reached RM1.519bil in the first two months of 2025, an 18.39% increase from the same period last year. 'Exports are up by 14.75% to RM1.478bil. These figures not only reflect robust demand, they reaffirm Malaysia's growing role in the global jewellery supply chain,' he said.
Ottawa Citizen
26-04-2025
- General
- Ottawa Citizen
Parents pressure OC Transpo into reversing route changes
It's 6 a.m., and teenagers in the South Ottawa communities of Blossom Park, Emerald Woods and Sawmill Creek are waking up to go to St. Francis Xavier High School. Article content Article content A group of the students leave their homes to catch the 693 bus shortly after 7 a.m. It's already overflowing with other students. The bus then winds through the neighbourhood, past the airport, and down Leitrim and Limebank Roads until it finally arrives at the school better known as St. FX. Article content Article content By the time they get off the bus, students often have to race to get to class by 8 a.m. Article content Article content In total, the journey takes about half an hour — but it's a route students and their parents fought hard to keep. Article content On April 4, members of the St. FX community learned their 693 direct route would change on April 27, when OC Transpo rolls out its New Ways to Bus schedule. Article content This will be the largest bus service change in Ottawa's history, introducing new routes and retiring others with low ridership, changing schedules, and shortening, extending or dividing some routes. One of the planned changes was cutting the 693 bus route to run only between St. FX and Limebank Station, and not through any of the communities it currently serves. Article content St. FX parents said the changes would have risked students' safety and affected their ability to learn successfully. They said families did not receive enough communication about the changes, and that OC Transpo was not taking responsibility for affecting the students' ability to get to school. Article content Article content But after weeks of speaking out, emailing city councillors and expressing their discontent to OC Transpo, parents are relieved to find out some of the changes are being reversed. Article content Article content 'I feel like a load has been lifted off my shoulders,' said Tammy Bouchard. 'I'm so relieved.' Article content OC Transpo is keeping three direct routes to St. FX in the morning and two in the afternoon, according to a statement to the Citizen. Article content That's in addition to the new route in the New Ways to Bus schedule that was the cause for concern. On that route, students would take the 40 Greenboro bus to South Keys, then transfer onto the Line 2 train in the direction of Limebank. Once at Limebank Station, students would transfer again to the 99 Barrhaven Centre via Weybridge bus, which will take them to a bus stop down the road from St. FX.
