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Time of India
2 hours ago
- Time of India
Motorcyclist killed after being hit by speeding tipper in Sakkardara
1 2 Nagpur: A 55-year-old motorcyclist died after being struck by a speeding tipper truck near Sakkardara Bridge around 10.00 pm on Thursday. The heavy vehicle, reportedly driven in a reckless and dangerous manner, rammed into the two-wheeler, leaving the rider critically injured. He was immediately rushed to the govt Medical Hospital, where doctors declared him dead on arrival. The deceased was identified as Pralhad Namdevrao Munde, a resident of Tribal Society, Telephone Nagar, Dighori. Following the tragic incident, his son, Mahesh Pralhad Munde (25), filed a complaint at the Sakkardara police station. The tipper truck was driven by Prakash Maroti (51), a resident of Pachgaon in Umred tehsil, Nagpur district. Police say Maroti was operating the vehicle in a careless and high-speed manner, leading to the fatal collision. Based on the complaint, Sakkardara Police booked the driver under Section 281 (rash and negligent driving), Section 106(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (causing death by negligence), and Section 184 of the Motor Vehicles Act (dangerous driving). Further investigation into the matter is currently underway.
Time of India
2 hours ago
- Time of India
Inter-state wood smuggling racket busted in Agra, 4 held
Agra: An interstate wood-smuggling gang was busted in Agra, leading to the arrest of four individuals and the seizure of 19 tonnes of illegal Khair wood worth approximately Rs 50 lakh, police said on Saturday. According to police, the operation took place on Thursday night during routine checks by a team from New Agra Police Station, following a tip-off about banned Khair wood being transported in a truck from Agra to Mathura. Acting swiftly, the police informed forest department and established a checkpoint near Sultanganj crossing on the Agra-Mathura highway. The team intercepted a truck carrying the prohibited wood. Upon questioning, the driver and his accomplices were unable to produce valid permits for the consignment. The truck was seized on the spot, and they were detained. A case was registered under relevant sections of the Indian Forest Act, including sections 26, 41, and 42. The accused were identified as Shahid Khan and Jabar Khan, both residents of Jhansi district in Uttar Pradesh, and Devendra Singh Solanki and Mukesh Yadav, both from Datia district in Madhya Pradesh. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Shubh Aarambh with Honda Shine 125! Honda Learn More Undo Agra DCP (City) Sonam Kumar said, "During interrogation, the accused admitted that they were transporting the wood from Tikamgarh, Madhya Pradesh, to Kangra in Himachal Pradesh via Uttar Pradesh." Two accomplices were traveling in a car ahead of the truck to scout for police or forest department checkpoints and alert the driver. Based on this information, police apprehended them as well. The car was also seized under provisions of the Motor Vehicles Act, she added.
Time of India
20 hours ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
Pens gifted to helmet-wearing riders as Jorhat launches Traffic Safety Awareness Drive
Dibrugarh: In a unique approach to promote road safety, pens inscribed with the message "thank you for wearing helmets" were gifted to two-wheeler riders during a comprehensive traffic awareness campaign in Jorhat town on Friday. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The initiative, spearheaded by the Jorhat District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), aimed to educate citizens about the while encouraging safer driving practices across the district. The awareness drive was conducted at two key locations — Baruah Chariali and Doss & Co Chariali — areas known for heavy vehicular traffic in Jorhat town. The campaign brought together multiple agencies, with the Jorhat District Transport Office and Jorhat Traffic Police collaborating to ensure maximum outreach and impact. "The initiative represents our commitment to creating safer roads through positive reinforcement rather than just punitive measures. By acknowledging and rewarding good behavior, we hope to encourage more riders to adopt safe driving practices voluntarily," said a senior official from the District Legal Services Authority. The unique approach of distributing commemorative pens to helmet-wearing riders drew considerable attention from commuters and pedestrians alike. The gesture was designed to create a positive association with road safety compliance, moving beyond traditional enforcement methods that typically focus on penalties and fines. Officials from the District Transport Office emphasised the importance of such community-based awareness programmes in reducing road accidents. "Education and awareness are crucial components of traffic management. When people understand the reasons behind traffic rules, they are more likely to follow them consistently. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now We see this as an opportunity to build better relationships with the community, while promoting road safety," district transport officer Dhananjoy Saikia said. The Motor Vehicles Act awareness component of the programme covered various aspects of road safety, including licensing requirements, vehicle registration procedures, traffic signal compliance, and legal obligations of both drivers and pillion riders. Officials distributed informational materials and conducted on-spot consultations to address specific queries from the public. Authorities confirmed that similar campaigns will be held in other parts of the town, including near schools and colleges, where young riders often neglect helmet use. The DLSA also plans to organise legal awareness workshops to further educate the public on traffic laws.
Time of India
21 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Justice Chandurkar sworn in as Supreme Court Judge
1 2 Nagpur: Justice Atul Chandurkar was sworn in as a judge of the Supreme Court on Friday morning, alongside Justices NV Anjaria and Vijay Bishnoi, restoring the apex court to its full sanctioned strength of 34 judges. Chief Justice of India Bhushan Gavai administered the oath of office in a ceremony held at the Supreme Court's extension building in New Delhi. The appointments, notified by the central govt on Thursday, were recommended by the collegium led by CJI Gavai and Justices Surya Kant, Vikram Nath, JK Maheshwari, and BV Nagarathna on May 26. President Droupadi Murmu formally approved the appointments, clearing the way for the swearing-in ceremony. While Justice Bishnoi took the oath in Hindi, Justices Anjaria and Chandurkar were administered oaths in English. Justice Chandurkar's elevation fills one of the three vacancies created by the recent retirements of former Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna and Justices Abhay S Oka and Hrishikesh Roy. In keeping with tradition, on their first working day, the newly appointed judges joined benches in order of seniority, with Justice Chandurkar sitting alongside Justice Vikram Nath. Born on April 7, 1965, Justice Chandurkar completed his schooling at St Vincent's High School in Pune, followed by higher education at Ness Wadia College and ILS Law College, Pune. He began his legal practice in Mumbai under senior counsel BN Naik on July 21, 1988, later shifting to Nagpur in 1992, where he practised extensively across various courts. Elevated as an additional judge of the Bombay High Court on June 21, 2013, he eventually became the administrative judge of its Nagpur bench. Justice Chandurkar has delivered several notable judgments so far in his career. In June 2024, he led a division bench that upheld a dress code enforced by a Chembur college banning hijabs and other religious identifiers, ruling it did not infringe upon fundamental rights. In September 2024, he concurred with Justice Gautam Patel in striking down the amended IT Rules that empowered the govt's Fact Check Unit, declaring them unconstitutional and violative of Articles 14 and 19. In October 2024, he stayed the Maharashtra govt's attempt to reclaim over 116 acres of industrial land in Kandivali's Charkop area. Most recently, in March 2025, he dismissed a plea by a Dalit PhD student challenging his suspension by the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) for alleged misconduct and anti-national activities. Justice Chandurkar also questioned the Maharashtra govt in March over the pending heritage status for Veer Savarkar's residence in Shivaji Park and barred any changes to the property's status until June 13. The same month, he led a bench that ruled compensation under the Motor Vehicles Act should not be reduced by amounts received from Mediclaim or insurance policies. Justice Chandurkar has authored two books on municipal and rent control laws in Maharashtra, underlining his expertise in civil and administrative law. His elevation is seen as a recognition of his deep knowledge and balanced judicial approach. He will have a tenure of four years and ten months and will retire on April 6, 2030. The swearing-in ceremony was attended by lawyers from Nagpur, marking a proud moment for the local bar, which has seen several of its members ascend to the apex court. Justice Chandurkar joins the list of eminent jurists from the Nagpur High Bar Association, including Justices Janardan Mudholkar, Ananda Sen, Vikas Sirpurkar, Sharad Bobde, and Bhushan Gavai. Justice Chandurkar's Significant Judgments: - Upheld dress code ban on hijabs in colleges - Struck down amended IT Rules as unconstitutional - Stayed state's attempt to reclaim industrial land in Mumbai Nagpur Connection: Justice Chandurkar practised law in Nagpur from 1992 Previous Position: Senior judge, Bombay High Court, Nagpur Bench
The Hindu
a day ago
- The Hindu
Woman dies in accident caused by underage driver in Coimbatore; vehicle owner arrested
The Coimbatore City Police have arrested the owner of a mini goods carrier after his nephew aged 17 knocked down three persons and one of them died in hospital. The police said that Pilotraj, 46, who owns a rice store at Chinniyampalayam, was arrested based on a complaint lodged by C. Mahali, 55, from Ambedkar Nagar in the locality. The accident took place around 8.45 p.m. on May Tuesday when Mr. Mahali, his wife M. Selvi, 49, and another woman Rangammal, 57, were walking along the side of Avinashi Road. Pilotraj's nephew drove the mini goods carrier and the vehicle knocked down the three persons. The two women sustained head injuries while Mr. Mahali, who works in the housekeeping section of a company at Arasur, suffered minor injuries. They were admitted to Coimbatore Medical College Hospital. The Traffic Investigation Wing (TIW - East) registered a case against Pilotraj and his nephew under various Sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Motor Vehicles Act. The police altered the Sections after Selvi, who worked in the housekeeping section of an eye hospital, died without responding to treatment on Thursday. S. Amutha, Inspector of TIW West (in-charge of East), said Pilotraj was arrested for allowing the minor boy to drive the vehicle and leading to the fatal accident. Pilotraj was produced before a court on Thursday and the magistrate remanded him in judicial custody for 15 days.
