MLA urges urgent action on rising road mishap cases
Road accidents in the Arambagh sub-division have become alarmingly frequent, claiming precious lives and leaving many victims bedridden with permanent disabilities.
Road accidents in the Arambagh sub-division have become alarmingly frequent, claiming precious lives and leaving many victims bedridden with permanent disabilities.
The golden jackal, a critical predator in Bengal's rural ecosystem, is facing a growing threat from road accidents, particularly in East Midnapore district.
The accident occurred on the Belatal Link Road in the Srinagar area of the district.
As per the report, a total of 4,61,312 road accidents have been reported by States and Union Territories (UTs) during the calendar year 2022, which claimed 1,68,491 lives and caused injuries to 4,43,366 persons
Nitin Gadkari, who has given high priority to reducing road accidents apart from his efforts at boosting road infrastructure, has said the government is spending about Rs 40,000 crore for removing "black spots" on roads.
'Railways does keep a record of all the deaths that have occurred on its premises, but under three separate heads -- consequential accidents, trespassing and untoward incidents,' Board Chairman said.
Revenue, Rehabilitation and Disaster Management Minister Gurpreet Singh Kangar on Tuesday said a Cabinet sub-committee under the chairmanship of finance minister Punjab has been constituted for this purpose.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed Gautam Buddh Nagar police and administration chiefs to expedite assistance to the victims.
The car plunged into the canal at Kedimedu, after the driver lost control of it, police said.
The injured have been shifted to a sub-district hospital in Mandi for treatment.
