Mishap at Himayat Sagar toll plaza in Hyderabad on 2021-03-29

At Himayat Sagar toll plaza in Hyderabad on Monday, 2021-03-29 morning ☹️ 

Watch the destruction to life and property brought about by a careless motorcyclist! 

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* Mishap And Calamity

Sen Raleigh

In 1952, Sudhir Kumar Sen set up Sen-Raleigh bicycle manufacturing unit in Kanyapur, Asansol. The vast (125,000 sq, ft) modern factory with state-of-the-art equipment had the capacity to manufacture 2,00,000 cycles annually. Initially, the accessories and various components of the bicycles were imported from England and Germany but within a couple of years, manufacturing of these components began in the factory at Asansol. The sturdy cycles gained huge popularity within a short time as the pricing was fixed keeping in mind the buying capacity of the common man. Sen not only concentrated on manufacturing the Sen-Raleigh bicycles but also imported other renowned bicycle brands like Humber, Robin Hood and popularized them in India. Sen-Raleigh bicycles were also exported to different countries abroad.

Sen-Raleigh Company was the only player and ruled the bicycle market in India for many decades as the sole manufacturer and distributer, but gradually other players joined the race and individual manufacturers set up factories in different states and made bicycles locally that they sold at a much cheaper price. Sen-Raleigh Company needed to change its strategy to remain in the race. Amid all this, on August 28, 1959, Sudhir Kumar Sen breathed his last while on a tour to Germany. During this time, the government encouraged the setting up and expansion of four wheeler industry in the country. The middle class was enticed to go for four wheeler vehicles. This gave a big blow to the bicycle market. Sen Raleigh was forced to cut down its price to remain in the business but that did not help and the company’s financial condition went for a downhill journey. 
Finally, in 1975, the Central Government took over the management of the company and continued production under the brand name of Cycle Corporation of India Ltd. But by then the company was embroiled in a series of litigations that led to its closure in the 1990s. However, the Raleigh brand bicycles are still doing robust business abroad. Manufacturing of components are outsourced to companies in China, Taiwan and Thailand from where the cycles are manufactured in the main units at England and America. It is a pity that we Indians failed to continue our association with a premier brand and manufacture world class bicycles here in India. 
The deserted factory, living quarters, and playground – the entire township at Kanyapur off Asansol stands as a silent observer to the golden phase of industrialization this place witnessed and then wilted and then died.
The Sen-Raleigh brand always held a very special place in the hearts of most Indians and still brings back memories of another era for many old-timers. It is not unusual to come across families who still get excited when they announce with pride their vintage possession: a Sen-Raleigh bicycle!
The story of Sen Raleigh Ltd, Asia’s 2nd biggest cycle manufacturing factory
https://youtu.be/eB3UBjMiMzw 
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The Gandha witch with a patch of grey hair in front spoilt it all. She got crores from Punjab and Haryana, nationalized the company and ensured Sen Raleigh's downfall. 
Then came the Hanikararak Jyoti in WB. The bugger drilled the last nail into whatever life was left in the company 😠
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* Indian Roadie Recollections

Travelling in private vehicles to vaccination centres allowed during lockdown in WB

West Bengal government has imposed strict lockdown throughout the state w.e.f. Sunday, 2021-05-16 to Sunday, 2021-05-30 to control the spread of Covid-19. 

I have been receiving a lot of queries since Saturday about restrictions on movement in personal transport to Covid Vaccination Centres (CVC). 
Alapan Banerjee, IAS, Chief Secretary of West Bengal has confirmed at a press meet while announcing the lockdown on Saturday,  2021-05-15 that CVCs will operate as usual and beneficiaries will be allowed to proceed to vaccination centres in personal vehicles for the much needed vaccination. He spelled it out in no uncertain terms. 
Moreover, he has announced that almost all government and private offices will be closed and so will all educational institutions. 
Movement of intra-state buses, local trains, taxis, AppCabs, autoricshaws are totally banned and so are movements of personal vehicles without valid reasons. Only vehicles carrying essential items and/ or engaged in healthcare duties will be allowed. 
Bazaars, grocery, milk and dairy outlets will be open from 7 am to 10 am. Pharmacy outlets and opthalmologists will remain open according to their usual business hours. E-commerce deliveries will happen as usual. Sweetmeat shops will operate from 10 am to 5 pm. 
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A car cover is more harmful than keeping car uncovered

A car cover does more harm to a car than leaving the car totally uncovered in the open. 
It's because the car starts sweating from under the cover. It affects the paint the most. 
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Manali-Leh Highway, near Sissu in end November 2020

Vivaan Gautam Pandit  of Vrindavan on Manali-Leh Highway, near Sissu in his Land Rover in end November 2020. 

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Crossing the Tizu River in Nagaland in a Ford Ecosport

Ford Ecosport owner, Toina Aye  crossing the Tizu River in Nagaland. 

Location: Near Dimapur. 

Who are the Ford Ecosport owners in IndianRoadie and where are you from? 
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Guruprasad Kulkarni is an Indian Roadie Good Samaritan for his noble deed in Mumbai on 2015-02-03

Friends, I have to share this experience with you. Today a van driven by a young guy cut me off dangerously near L&T flyover on JVLR. I saw the same van stop at the powai signal ahead honking incessantly. I was so upset with this careless driving and insensitive honking that I stopped my car beside in the middle of the lane to see what was the damn issue and why had he stopped in the middle of the road like that. I got down to give a piece of my mind to this arrogant driver. I was expecting some young bastard just high on sugar or something. But as I approached that van I could see this driver guy, actually a boy merely 17-18 years old, almost in tears with one hand on wheel and other on the passenger behind who was a 5 year old child with a bleeding ankle and a rod pierced through. The driver was rushing to hospital but he couldn't drive with the child falling off the back seat. Apparently the child had gotten hurt on a playground and his older brother couldn't think anything but to put him in the van and drive him to Powai hospital.

I thanked God for that instinct to stop by him. I asked the driver to sit behind with his injured brother and drove their van to Hiranandani hospital which wasn't very far from there. 
Now here is the twist.
In all that bleeding child's pain and crying driver, I was so caught up that I left my car keys with the traffic police on that signal and left my own car right in the middle of the road!
After I took those boys to the hospital and doctors took over ( the father of those boys had reached by then ), I suddenly panicked thinking of my car. I rushed outside to hail an auto so I can see if my car at the signal was OK. 
To my surprise, the traffic police guy had driven right behind us and was waiting with my car and keys outside across the road. 
You can imagine my relief! He handed over the keys and before I could say thanks, thanked me for doing what I did and left saying he couldn't leave that signal spot for so long.
After this eventful morning I just checked in to a cafe and had to share this with all of you. Always be kind, almost everyone has a reason to behave the way they do and believe it or not if you help someone, there is someone else right behind you to help you.
God bless! 

(Copied verbatim from the Facebook wall post of Guruprasad Kulkarni dated 2015-02-03) 

Guruprasad Kulkarni, you deserve all the kudos and respect from all of us pan-India in IndianRoadie. Stay blessed. Stay safe. 
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* Indian Roadie Good Samaritan

Enroute from Mananthavadi, KL to Mysore, KA

Enroute from Mananthavadi, KL to Mysore, KA (Mananthavadi_Mysore). 

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Renault Duster mishap in Arunachal Pradesh on 2021-04-27

At least four people including a woman were killed when a Renault Duster (AR-03-4403) skidded off the road and fell into a deep gorge (approx. 100 Mtr) at Shiv Mandir area under kalaktang police station in West Kameng district, Arunachal Pradesh police said on Tuesday, 2021-04-27.

After getting information the bodies were retrieved by the police along with the Quick Reaction Team (QRT) of 61 Battalion of Sashastra Seema Bal stationed at 900 Chain.
The deceased have been identified as Sunita Tomden along with her two minor sons (Ketchanga village of Tawang) and the driver Jambey Dondup.
 
According to spot information, four persons ( 3 male and 1 female ) have been sited in the vehicle, all persons found spot death in this incident.
Source: 𝐖𝐬𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬 
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Kms Of India - KSRTC bus on Kumili Cumbum road (near Munnar) in Kerala

Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) bus on Kumili Cumbum road (NH220) in Kerala. 

The pipeline is an integral part of the Pallivasal Electric Power Station project bordering TN and KL. 

Photo courtesy: Rahul K.t.k  

You spent a sizeable chunk of your earnings to buy for yourself a very able car which can drive to any place in India. If you are unsure, we will handhold you throughout the road trip. What's stopping you? 

Road trips are the best gifts that you can present to your children and your dear ones. Get set go! 

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Lockdown in Ladakh from 2021-05-06, 9 pm to 2021-05-10, 5 am

Lockdown Restrictions Covid 2nd Phase - Ladakh dated 2021-05-05. 

Lockdown in Ladakh from 2021-05-06, 9 pm to 2021-05-10, 5 am.

Must visit in RJ - Chittorgarh Fort

Chittorgarh Fort, Rajasthan. 

Pic courtesy: Sara Singh. 
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Oxygen tankers airlifted from Nagpur to Bhubaneswar

Indian Airforce planes airlifted 4 empty multiaxle Oxygen carriers from Nagpur to Bhubaneswar 2021-05-05. 

The tankers were then driven to Angul in Odisha about 150 kms away. 
Thereafter, 60 tonnes of oxygen will reach Nagpur everyday by road for the next couple of days. 
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