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The traffic burden on some city stretches infamous for congestion reduced by half on Monday, thanks to the Bengaluru bandh called by private transport operators who stayed off roads. Citizens, however, weren't much affected by the disruption in transport facilities.

Pavement riders and those driving on the wrong direction won't have it easy any more. They may not be able to get away by coughing up a paltry fine under the Indian Motor Vehicle (IMV) Act,1988. City police are booking FIRs against errant motorists and seizing their vehicles, requiring offenders to go to court to pay fine and get the same released.

The Special Investigation Team (SIT), which was constituted to investigate the rape case filed against former minister Ramesh Jarkiholi, filed a ‘B’ report before the additional chief metropolitan court on Friday.

City traffic police now subject motorists involved in accidents to medical tests for drug consumption. Motorists found driving/riding under the influence of drugs or alcohol and involved in accidents will be booked under IPC section 304 (culpable homicide not amounting to murder) or NDPS Act. Eight motorists have already been booked under IPC section 304 for being under the influence. Motorists involved in accidents but not consuming alcohol are booked under IPC section 304 A (negligence causing death). Youth involved in drag racing and wheeling are also being tested for drug consumption.

Dakshina Kannada district police has taken serious note of Sunil Rai threatening dalit leader N Vishwanath Alekadi and his family enlisting the support of other dalits.

A 29-year-old home-maker was found murdered at her residence in Kabbehalla, near Kamakshipalya, West Bengaluru on Tuesday.

A meeting held to discuss changing school timings in Bengaluru due to traffic congestion was rejected by all stakeholders involved. The proposal to change timings was suggested as a solution to the worsening traffic situation in the city. The traffic department suggested locally regulating certain hotspots instead of a blanket change in timings. Other suggestions included deploying traffic wardens at critical points and making civic sense part of the school curriculum. Private schools strongly opposed the idea of changing timings and emphasized the need for alternative solutions to curb traffic.

Traffic police in Bengaluru have initiated a plan to teach Kannada to non-Kannadigas by pasting posters with basic conversational Kannada sentences and their English translations in 5,000 autorickshaws, with a plan to extend this to 50,000 autos this month. This initiative aims to bridge the language gap, inspired by Azzu Sulthan's 'Auto Kannadiga' concept.

Zerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath addressed Bengaluru's notorious traffic congestion on his podcast "WTF," hosting police officials B Dayananda and mn anucheth. They discussed the city's explosive growth post-IT boom, with vehicle density far outpacing infrastructure development. Commissioner Dayananda emphasized that solutions require time, involving better public transport, smarter roads, and increased infrastructure investment

Zerodha's Nikhil Kamath questioned Bengaluru police officials about VIP traffic exemptions in his podcast. Commissioner Dayananda admitted preferential treatment for high constitutional post holders due to security concerns. Joint Commissioner Anucheth clarified that priority signaling is based on security needs, not widespread privilege. Both commissioners agreed that fewer individuals receiving such treatment would be preferable.

Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) officials drew public ire after assaulting three youths and forced them to take Covid-19 tests near Dharmaraya Swamy Temple in Nagarathpet on Monday.

Traffic police in Bengaluru conducted surprise checks and discovered 23 school bus and van drivers driving under the influence of alcohol. Authorities are exploring legal options to address this concerning issue. Parents are advised to inquire about safety measures for their children's commute to school.

30 persons dead and 111 injured in 110 accidents on Kempegowda International Airport road due to overspeeding. Joint Commissioner mn anucheth mentioned the installation of speedtrap cameras by Bangalore International Airport to enforce speed limits.