Siddaramaiah asks Bengaluru Police Commissioner to revoke his 'zero traffic' protocol
Bengaluru: In a recent development, newly sworn-in Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, has urged the Bengaluru City Police Commissioner to withdraw the 'Zero Traffic' protocol implemented for his vehicular movement.
Taking to Twitter, Siddaramaiah wrote, “I have asked the Bengaluru City Police Commissioner to take back the 'Zero Traffic' protocol for my vehicular movement. I have taken the decision after seeing the problems faced by the people traveling along the stretch where there are restrictions due to 'zero traffic.”
The decision has been taken in the wake of the challenges faced by citizens traveling along the routes that are subject to restrictions due to the 'zero traffic' protocol. Concerned about the difficulties faced by the people, said Siddaramaiah in a tweet.
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The 'Zero Traffic' protocol was put into effect to ensure the smooth movement of the Chief Minister's convoy and enhance security.
I have asked Bengaluru City Police Commissioner to take back the 'Zero Traffic' protocol for my vehicular movement.
— Siddaramaiah (@siddaramaiah) May 21, 2023
I have taken the decision after seeing the problems faced by the people travelling along the stretch where there are restrictions due to 'zero traffic.'
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2nd WODI: Jemimah's maiden ton sets up 116-run win and seals series for India
Rajkot, Jan 12: India, riding on Jemimah Rodrigues' maiden century in 50-over cricket, defeated Ireland by 116 runs in the second Women's ODI to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series here on Sunday.
Opting to bat, India amassed a mammoth 370 for 5 with skipper Smriti Mandhana (73), newcomer Pratika Rawal (67) and Harleen Deol (89) smashing half-centuries, while Jemimah cracked a 91-ball 102 against hapless Ireland bowlers.
In reply, Ireland keeper-batter Christina Coulter Reilly scored a fine 80 but her efforts were not enough with India spinner Deepti Sharma grabbing three wickets for 37 runs. Priya Mishra was the other successful India bowler taking two wickets.
Brief Scores:
India 370 for 5 in 50 overs (Smriti Mandhana 73, Pratika Rawal 67, Harleen Deol 89, Jemimah Rodrigues 102; Orla Prendergast 2/75).
Ireland 254 for 7 in 50 overs (Sarah Forbes 38, Christina Coulter Reilly 80, Laura Delany 37; Deepti Sharma 3/37, Priya Mishra 2/53).
