Deputy CM DK Shivakumar gives 15-day deadline to BBMP to fill potholes in Bengaluru
Bengaluru, Sep 2: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar has given a 15-day deadline to the city civic body Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) to fill up potholes across the city.
“In view of a lot of complaints about potholes in Bengaluru, I have given a 15-day deadline to BBMP Chief Commissioner Tushar Giri Nath to fill up potholes," said Shivakumar, also Bengaluru Development Minister.
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He noted that there is an app to track and report potholes in the city wherein the public can report potholes to the authorities. "We are getting complaints through the app as well.”
Shivakumar said he will tour the entire city after the specified deadline to inspect if potholes have indeed been filled up.
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Cyberabad police arrest 193 drunk drivers in ongoing crackdown
Hyderabad: As part of a continued crackdown on drunk driving, Cyberabad police arrested 193 individuals on Saturday, November 23. Authorities seized a total of 160 two-wheelers, 6 three-wheelers, and 27 four-wheelers during the operation. Among those detained, 19 had dangerously high blood alcohol levels, ranging from 200 mg/100 ml to 550 mg/100 ml.
All offenders will face the court for legal proceedings. Under Section 185 of the Motor Vehicles Act, drunk driving is a serious offense, with penalties including fines of up to Rs. 10,000 and/or imprisonment for up to six months. Repeat violations can lead to driving license suspensions for at least three months or, in severe cases, permanent revocation.
Between August 24 and November 21, Hyderabad police booked 13,933 individuals for drunk driving, leading to various consequences such as fines, imprisonment, and license suspensions. During this period, 824 offenders received jail sentences ranging from one to ten days.
Additionally, 227 drivers were required to complete two days of social service, and the Regional Transport Office (RTO) suspended 99 licenses for two to six months based on court directives. The courts also imposed a collective fine of Rs. 2.87 crore on violators.
