Two, Three-Wheelers barred from NH-66 stretch in Mangaluru amid heavy rains
Mangaluru (Karnataka), Jun 14 (PTI): Amid relentless rainfall across coastal Karnataka, district highway authorities have restricted the movement of two and three-wheelers along a crucial stretch of National Highway-66 between Suratkal and Nantoor Junction in Dakshina Kannada district, citing safety concerns.
In an official notification, the highway administration invoked Section 31 of the Control of National Highways (Land and Traffic) Act, 2002, to divert two- and three-wheelers onto designated service roads for the ongoing monsoon period, which is expected to last until September 2025.
Officials said that continous rain since last month has damaged portions of NH-66, rendering it unsafe for smaller vehicles. Additionally, a maximum speed limit of 50 km/h has been enforced along the stretch to minimise accidents.
All highway users have been advised to adhere strictly to the speed limit and obey traffic diversion signs during the monsoon.
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JK: Fire breaks out in commercial building near Lal Chowk, 19 gas cylinders recovered
Srinagar (PTI): A fire broke out in a five-storey commercial building near the Lal Chowk city centre here on Saturday, but was doused before it could spread in the congested business hub, officials said.
They said firefighters recovered 19 gas cylinders during the operation and there were no casualties in the incident.
Assistant Director, Fire and Emergency Services, Aqib Mir, said, "The fire originated from the attic portion of the building, which houses the kitchen of a restaurant. The cause of the fire is being ascertained."
"The attic was severely damaged. There were no casualties," he said.
The firefighters managed to contain the damage by swiftly dousing the blaze using a hydraulic platform, Mir said.
During the firefighting operation, 19 gas cylinders were recovered from the spot, he said.
"We have informed the concerned police station," he added.
Mir appealed to people not to store combustible substances at home or commercial places.
