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Traffic curbs in Delhi for Red Fort rehearsal, avoid roads
Heavy traffic restrictions are in place in central and north Delhi on Thursday as the full-dress rehearsal for the Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort takes place. Several roads around the…
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Heavy traffic restrictions are in place in central and north Delhi on Thursday as the full-dress rehearsal for the Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort takes place. Several roads around the monument are closed to general traffic from 4am to 10am, with only vehicles carrying valid permissions allowed. Delhi Traffic Police has advised commuters to use the Metro and avoid unnecessary journeys through the restricted zones.
Security is also being tightened across the capital ahead of August 15. Meanwhile, petrol and diesel prices remain unchanged in major cities since the revision in May, while gold prices stay high with the 24-carat benchmark around Rs 15,513 per gram.
The Indian Opinion
The usual chorus around traffic woes overlooks that such rehearsals are a necessary drill for national security. Rather than moan about delays, citizens should plan ahead and use public transport as advised. The real test is whether the Delhi Police and Metro keep congestion manageable during peak hours, and whether fuel prices stay steady through the holiday week.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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