478 held for drunk driving in 2 weeks

Shimla: At least 478 people were arrested and challans issued to 1,848 for driving under the influence of alcohol in Himachal Pradesh in the last two weeks. Solan saw the most number (70) of arrests with 53 people being caught in the Baddi area of the district alone. Solan was followed by Mandi where 68 were sent behind bars for drink driving. During its campaign against drink driving from September 24 to October 8, the Himachal Pradesh Police also recommended the suspension of driving licences of 685 offenders. A total of 84,785 vehicles were checked across the state. The aim of the campaign was to prevent drink driving, thereby reducing the number of road accidents in the state. Any case of drink driving should be reported to the nearest police station or simply by dialing 112, police said.

Drive to check adulteration launched

Ahead of Diwali, Jaipur's health department will launch a campaign targeting the production and sale of adulterated food items. Authorities will monitor repeat offenders and deploy food safety officers for inspections. Efforts will also focus on raising public awareness about food safety, hygiene, and the heightened risks of adulteration during the festive season.

Awareness drive on road safety measures

An awareness campaign on road safety organized by Lucknow University's commerce department featured M.Com students performing a theatrical presentation. The play highlighted the critical importance of adhering to traffic regulations such as wearing seatbelts and avoiding mobile phone use while driving. Informative posters were also displayed to educate the public on responsible driving practices.

Railways begin awareness drives to prevent cattle runover

The Trichy railway division launched awareness programs in villages near railway tracks to prevent cattle runover incidents. In the past six months, 150 cases were reported, with the Trichy-Villupuram main line experiencing the most incidents. Farmers are being educated on financial losses and train safety concerns, and discussions on fencing and signage are planned.

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