Karnataka cabinet approves installation of tracking device for all transport vehicles
Bengaluru, Nov 3: The Karnataka Cabinet on Thursday gave its approval to installation of location tracking devices and emergency panic buttons for all public and private transport vehicles, aimed at safety of passengers.
This project is being implemented in partnership with the central government. The union government will give 60 per cent funds and the state 40 per cent.
Noting that the cabinet has given administrative approval of Rs 20.36 crore for this project, Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister J C Madhuswamy said a total of 6.8 lakh vehicles, both government and private, will be covered under this, and they will be monitored from a central location once installation is completed.
Speaking to reporters after the cabinet meeting, he said, "On national highways and state highways, vehicles move very fast causing accidents. GPRS devices based on the vehicle location tracking system (VLTS) will be able to track speed and determine whether or not vehicles stop at prescribed locations and follow the scheduled route on time." This can even prevent unnecessary delays and stop unauthorised vehicles from moving, he said. It will also help in identifying those misusing permits and evading tax.
There are a total 71,248 buses and 85,941 commercial goods vehicles operating in the state. There are 4.51 lakh private vehicles like- cabs, maxi cabs and taxis, 16,432 school buses, 24,701 KSRTC (state transport) buses, and 1,900 tourist vehicles, he added.
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Worried for Maliwal's safety, she must speak up: NCW chief on assault incident
New Delhi, May 14: National Commission for Women chief Rekha Sharma has expressed concern over the safety of AAP Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal, who was allegedly assaulted by an aide of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, and asked her to speak up.
The NCW chairperson wondered if Maliwal was under pressure not to lodge a complaint to the police in the matter.
"I am worried about the safety of @SwatiJaiHind... what pressure is she under that she is unable to come forward and file a complaint with police. Be brave Swati #speakup," she said in a post on X.
CM Kejriwal's PS Bibhav Kumar "misbehaved" with Maliwal on Monday at the CM's residence and the AAP supremo will take strict action in the matter, party leader Sanjay Singh said on Tuesday.
Singh's statement at a press conference came a day after Maliwal, who is a former chairperson of the Delhi Commission for Women, went to the Civil Lines Police Station and alleged that a member of Kejriwal's personal staff "assaulted' her at the chief minister's official residence, police officials said.
The police said that they had not yet received a formal complaint.
I am worried about the safety of @SwatiJaiHind. Woman who raises voice fro orher's, what pressure is she under that she is unable to come forward and complaint to Police. Be brave Swati #speakup.
— Rekha Sharma (@sharmarekha) May 14, 2024
