SHOCKING: 2 - What They Never Told You

VHP delegation meets Governor over sanatana dharma row

VHP meets Governor: Demands expulsion of Udhayanidhi, Sekarbabu for remarks on Sanatana Dharma. Delegation led by Alok Kumar submits memorandum to Governor R.N. Ravi. VHP seeks action against Ministers for hurting religious sentiments.

The Hindu · Sep 27, 2023

Three killed in accident on Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway

Three persons, including two women, were killed and several injured when an SUV driver lost control resulting in the vehicle jumping over the divider and crashing into a fleet of cars coming in the opposite direction near Lambani tanda, near Channapatna, on the Mysuru- Bengaluru Expressway on Monday

The Hindu · Sep 25, 2023

High Court relief to IPS officer Alok Kumar in 8-year-old bribery case

The High Court of Karnataka has quashed criminal proceedings initiated against senior IPS officer Alok Kumar by a special court in 2022 without sanction for prosecuting him in a bribery complaint linked to a criminal case registered on the incident of a quarrel between the managing staff of Orange Bar…

The Hindu · Sep 13, 2023

AI cameras to automatically capture traffic violations in Mysuru city

Mysuru to introduce Intelligent Traffic Management System with AI-equipped cameras at 25 locations. System to automatically capture traffic violations like helmetless riding, triple-riding, seat belt violation, etc. Challan generated and notice dispatched to vehicle owner. Work to begin soon, expected to be completed by Dasara.

The Hindu · Jul 27, 2023

AI-based cameras deployed on expressway to capture overspeeding: Alok Kumar

ADGP Alok Kumar inspected Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway, found AI-based cameras deployed on trial basis to capture overspeeding. Speed limits displayed, violators to be booked & penalised. Pamphlets & announcements to be made on traffic rules & lane discipline. NHAI to be held accountable for any major mishap. KSRTC buses & trucks…

The Hindu · Jul 26, 2023

Alok Kumar reviews safety measures on Bengaluru-Mysuru expressway

ADGP Alok Kumar reviews safety measures on Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway; finds loopholes, death rate down due to police action. Police booked 800 cases for lane violation, 1,100 for overspeeding in last month. NHAI seeks 15-20 days to implement suggestions; State govt to follow up after NHAI expert committee submits report. Ban…

The Hindu · Jul 25, 2023

Woman injured as youths on bike crash into her two-wheeler

A 42-year-old woman has been admitted to a hospital in Mysuru, after three youth performing a “wheelie” on the road in Gayathripuram, lost control and crashed into her two-wheeler.

The Hindu · Jul 22, 2023

Expert committee to conduct safety inspection of Bengaluru-Mysuru expressway

NHAI forms 3-member panel to inspect Bengaluru-Mysuru expressway. Committee to submit report in 10 days. Aim is to ensure safety of motorists & install speed cameras. Follows inspection by ADGP Traffic & Road Safety & MP Sumalatha's plea to NHAI to complete pending works.

The Hindu · Jul 17, 2023

Speed kills: Overspeeding leading cause of accidents on expressways

100 people died in 84 fatal accidents on Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway in 4 months. 80-90% accidents due to overspeeding, lack of lane discipline. NHAI, BTP to employ ITMS, driver feedback boards.

The Hindu · Jul 14, 2023

44 overspeeding vehicles booked on Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway

Cracking down on overspeeding motorists to stem the alarming number of accidents on Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway, the Ramanagara police on Tuesday deployed three mobile speed radar guns and booked 31 vehicles crossing the permissible limits of 100 kmph.

The Hindu · Jul 4, 2023