Tag: Road Safety

The badly damaged Singhola–Karmatra–Chhuikhadan road has become a major safety hazard for commuters, prompting villagers to demand immediate reconstruction and warning of protests if authorities fail to act.

Rajnandgaon district achieved a rare feat during New Year 2026 by recording “Zero Incident–Zero Accident”, a result of proactive, intelligence-driven policing led by the district police well ahead of the celebrations.

To ensure a peaceful, secure and joyous New Year 2026, Rajnandgaon Police have rolled out a comprehensive, technology-driven security plan. With drone monitoring, intensified patrolling and strict enforcement, police have adopted a zero-tolerance approach towards law violations across the district.

In Rajnandgaon’s Litia village, overcrowding in a Gauthan led to the death of four cattle due to pneumonia. District administration has begun relocating 72 stray cattle to different Gaushalas, warning that owners releasing tagged cattle irresponsibly will face strict action.

A youth in Rajnandgaon died after falling into an unbarricaded pit dug for drain construction. Congress blamed municipal negligence, submitted a memorandum demanding FIRs, compensation, and warned of protests if action is not taken within three days.

A high-level meeting of the district road safety committee was chaired by MP Santosh Pandey to address rising road accidents. The committee emphasized corrective actions at accident-prone black spots, installation of signage at intersections, and public awareness drives to improve traffic discipline.