State government allows two-wheeler riders in nine districts to not wear helmet during summer
Bengaluru: In what can be termed as sigh of relief for the people of nine districts of the state especially in Deccan/Hyderabad region, state government has given concession to two-wheeler riders from wearing helmet during summer.
The nine districts include Raichur, Bidar, Kalaburgi, Yadgir, Belgaum, Vijayapur, Koppal, Bellary and Bagalkot.
Traffic and Road Safety commissioner directed the Superintendent of Police in the nine districts and Hyderabad Karnataka region to look into the matter and implement the order and exempt people from compulsorily wearing helmets during summer.
During summer temperatures in these nine districts and Hyderabad Karnatakal region goes as high as 45-46 degree Celsius bike riders wearing helmet in such temperatures become prone to skin rashes and face difficulty due to heat. Hence the government has issued the order for exempting the compulsory wearing of helmet rule during summer.
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Man booked for duping 7 persons of Rs 91 lakh on promise of awarding govt works
Mumbai (PTI): The Mumbai police have registered a case against a man for allegedly duping seven persons of Rs 91 lakhs on the promise of awarding them works of different government departments, an official said on Tuesday.
The accused was identified as Satish Kadam, a resident of Nanded in Marathwada region, an official said.
A complaint was filed by Hanumant Vadje, who alleged that the accused cheated him and six others of around Rs 91 lakh by promising to give them various works of Urban Development and Social Justice Department, he said.
The fraud occurred between 2024 and 2026, with Kadam collecting money in cash and into his accounts, police said, adding he had returned some amount to them partially.
Multiple cheques issued by the accused bounced, prompting the victim to lodge a complaint at the Marine Drive police station. Based on the complaint, a case of cheating and criminal breach of trust was registered against him.
The case is under further investigation, the official said.
