Motorists get 50 per cent relief on pending traffic fines in Karnataka
Bengaluru (PTI): In a major relief to motorists, the Karnataka government announced a 50 per cent concession on all unpaid traffic e-challan fines, enabling vehicle owners to settle their pending dues at half the original amount.
Sharing the details on its official 'X' account, the Bengaluru Traffic Police on Friday said the order will be in effect from November 21 to December 12, 2025 and cases with pending fines can be settled by paying 50 per cent of the due amount.
"The State Government, through Government Order dated November 20, has issued an order granting a 50 per cent concession on fines in cases registered under traffic e-challan by the Police Department that remain unpaid," it stated.
According to police, payment can be made through the Karnataka State Police (KSP) app and also the BTP ASTraM app introduced by the Bangalore Traffic Division.
Payments can be paid by providing your vehicle registration number at the nearest traffic police station or at the Traffic Management Centre, it added.
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Former India hockey coach Michael Nobbs dies
Melbourne (PTI): Former Australian hockey player Michael Nobbs, who coached the Indian men's team at the 2012 London Olympics, has died after a prolonged illness.
He was 72 years old and is survived by his wife Lee Capes, a former Australian women's international and daughter Kaitlin, who is a current Hockeyroos star.
"Hockey Australia extends its deepest condolences to Michael’s family, friends, former teammates, players and all those whose lives and careers were shaped by his contribution to hockey. He will be remembered as a proud Kookaburra, a respected professional, and a servant of the sport," Hockey Australia said in a statement.
Nobbs represented Australia as a defender, playing across the half-back line and at fullback, and was renowned for his reliability, fitness and professionalism. He earned 76 international caps for Australia between 1979 and 1985, scoring one goal, and was a member of one of the strongest eras in Australian men’s hockey, said Hockey Australia on its website in its tribute.
Nobbs was an integral part of the Australian teams that competed at the 1981 Hockey World Cup in Bombay and the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics.
While part of a generation widely regarded as one of Australia’s finest, he consistently held his place through hard work, discipline and trust earned from teammates and coaches, Hockey Australia wrote.
Nobbs took over the coaching of the Indian men's team in 2011 after it had failed to qualify for the Beijing Games in 2008. While India were brilliant in the qualifiers, the team finished last at the London extravaganza which also expedited the Australian coach's sacking.
Apart from India, Nobbs also coached Japan.
