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Chennai: A shocking video of a heavy metal beam with a thick screw on the edge falling amidst moving vehicles from the CMRL work site near Satyabhama University went viral on Sunday. Officials confirmed the incident and said that the site engineer and the safety officer responsible for the stretch have been removed from service following the incident and a fine has been imposed on the contractor.The...

There’s an entry and parking fee of `75 levied on any non-local vehicle entering Mamallapuram town by the panchayat. But where are the parking lots? The only lots are near the shore temple that can hold around 200 cars. And, there’s a parking charge of `30 per car. On weekends and holidays, 750 to 1,000 private vehicles are parked on both sides of the town’s narrow streets clogging them. "It took...

MUMBAI: Traffic Police have announced restrictions on the movement of heavy vehicles and private buses in the upcoming festive season in Mumbai.South Mumbai: Heavy vehicles and private buses will be restricted from entering and plying on roads in south Mumbai on September 21, 24, 26 and 29. On other days between September 19 and 29, they will be allowed to ply between 12 am and 7 am.Greater Mumbai...

THANE: The authorities will undertake major revamp and strengthening work on the arterial Mumbra bypass and Nashik highway stretches in Thane necessitating major diversion of traffic here till the works are completed, officials informed on Wednesday.The simultaneous repair works on the two arterial roads may end up clogging the city streets with experts fearing massive choke up for city traffic...