Bangalore to Tiruchirapalli - Indian Roadie Preferred Route/ Motoring Route

Indian Roadie Preferred Route/ Motoring Route for 

Bangalore to Tiruchirapalli (Bangalore_Tiruchirapalli) : 

Bangalore - Salem - Karur (exit NH44 and turn left near   , cross Amravati River bridge) - 

Indian Roadie Preferred Route/ Motoring Route

Road trip to Rajasthan from Kolkata and back with wife and children by Advocate Abhijit Sarkar. 

Shootout at a dhaba on NH14 (old, NH60) in Midnapore on 2021-08-28

Shootout at a 'dhaba' on NH14 (old, NH60) in Midnapore (near Kharagpur), West Bengal around 8 pm on 2021-08-28. On not finding the owner at the dhaba, the goons assaulted the manager and fired to scare him. They wanted an extortion amount of ₹1 lakh from the owner by Sunday 2021-09-29. 

For the uninitiated, NH14 connects Balasore (OD) with Morgram (WB) via Jaleswar, Kharagpur, Midnapore, Chandrakona Road, Garbeta, Bishnupur, Bankura, Durgapur, Panagarh, Ilambazar, Dubrajpur, Suri, Mohammed Bazar, Rampurhat, Nalhati. 

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* No Planned Night Driving  
* Unsafe Bengal  

Road trip to Rajasthan from Kolkata and back with wife and children by Advocate Abhijit Sarkar. 

Elevated NH44 over Pench National Park, Maharashtra.

Elevated highway (NH44) for safety and free movement of wild animals over Pench National Park, Maharashtra. 

Video courtesy: Tanmoy Das. He drove his Ford Ecosport from Hyderabad to Pench and back. 

Jungle Tea Safari toy train introduced on 2021-08-23

Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) introduced a regular basis 'Jungle Tea Safari' toy train on 2021-08-23  to boost tourism in Siliguri. 

"This train will travel from Siliguri to Rongtong from Monday, 2021-08-23.  

Complementary snacks will be served on this train. We're focusing on Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (DHR) to boost tourism. The response has been positive," said Sanjay Chilwarwar, ADRM, Katihar division, NFR 
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* Bengal Trails 
* How India Travels 

Niranjan Agar, Kolkata 700006 - Indian Roadie Preferred Cafe

Niranjan Agar, 239A Chittaranjan Avenue, Near Girish Park Metro Railway Station, Kolkata - 700006. 

The small restaurant has played host to many celebrities of yesteryears. 

Business hours: 3.30 pm to 8.30 pm. 

Famous for: 

Duck egg devil with meat stuffed inside and priced at ₹65 per piece. 

Chicken cutlet priced at ₹80 per piece. 

Photo courtesy: Mihir Ghosh 

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* Indian Roadie Preferred Cafe 

* Foodie Roadie India 

A voluptuous mom and a cute daughter duo requested for a lift in my VW Vento from near St Xavier's University, Newtown, Kolkata on 2019-08-31

I was at St. Xavier's University Kolkata, Newtown at 1.15pm on Saturday, 2019-08-31 to drop my daughter. 

The voluptuous mom and the cute daughter duo came up to me requesting for a lift in my car. They had requested many others since 12noon. Everybody had given them a cold shoulder. 
I tried explaining to them that my VW Vento is too small for them. 
What should I have done? 

The wittiest answer will get a #WittyIndianRoadie digital certificate from me. 

P. S: Please mention your location. 

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* cow and calf 

* Witty Indian Roadie 

4-Lane bridge over River Narmada connecting Hoshangabad and Itarsi in MP constructed on NH69 - Indian Roadie Infrastructure Projects

To ease traffic between Hoshangabad and Itarsi in Madhya Pradesh, 4-Lane bridge over River Narmada has been constructed on NH69. It has 25 Prestressed Girder spans of 36m each. This bridge will substantially reduce travel time between the two cities. 

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* Pragati Ka Highway 

* Indian Roadie Infrastructure Projects 

* Pathbreaking Initiatives By BJP Govt 

* What Has Modi Done 

Proven efficacy of Make In India COVAXIN is far superior

Feeling happy to have opted for both doses of 'Make in India' COVAXIN for my daughter, wife and myself. Hopefully, the long drives, once we start those, be those for work or pleasure, will be safer and less worrisome. 

ICMR has announced that efficacy of build up of antibodies for those injected with just one dose of COVAXIN after recovering from Covid is equivalent to those who have been injected with both doses of the vaccine brand. The efficacy of COVAXIN has been lauded throughout the world. 

https://t.co/uDc70uwJpV 

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* Pathbreaking Initiatives By BJP Govt 

* What Has Modi Done 

* How India Travels 

* Keep Strong Stay Happy 

DHR toy train resumed operations on 2021-08-25 after nearly 18 months

After a gap of nearly 18 months the famed toy train of North Bengal resumed its maiden run from New Jalpaiguri to Darjeeling on 2021-08-25. The operation was suspended ever since the outbreak of Covid-19 in February - March 2020. 

It's sheer stupidity to drive/ ride on visibly dangerous water crossings in Spiti and Ladakh region

It's sheer stupidity and not adventure by bikers on a ride to Spiti valley enroute to Batal in July 2021. Mishap And Calamity waiting to happen. Water crossings become dangerous with every passing hour during the day because of melting ice in the higher altitudes. 

https://t.co/d4TifIKa67  

Microtarget your marketing to yield less leads but better conversion

Spending money on an event that attracts 5,000 people is great - if those 5,000 people will ever buy from you. It's better to microtarget your marketing whenever possible to yield less leads but better conversion. Focus on quality vis-a-vis quantity. 

You never know where your next customer may come from. Regardless of your target audience, let data be your guide. 

(Repost from the Facebook wallpost of Deep Banerjee dated 2011-08-26) 

Amiya Dutta intentionally parked his Zen Estilo haphazardly near my house on 2021-08-23 afternoon

Amiya Dutta parked his Zen Estilo irresponsibly on the sly near my house once again on Monday, 2021-08-23 afternoon. 

This was the second time when he intentionally parked irresponsibly after the showdown I had with Amiya Dutta and his younger brother Arun Dutta on Wednesday, 2021-06-30 from 8.45 pm to 9.00 pm even while it drizzled outside on that late evening! I had made it amply clear to them that the siblings are responsible for great damage to the running board and alloy wheels of my VW Vento. I had also warned them that the brothers will be solely responsible should anything unfortunate happens to anyone staying in the same lane and help doesn't manage to reach during the critical 'golden hours'. 

My neighbours, viz. the Dutta siblings (Amiya and Arun) of 66H Suren Sarkar Road, Beliaghata, Kolkata - 700010 have no regards for inconvenience they cause to others. In spite of repeated requests and reminders they keep parking their cars WB06H1392 (Zen Estilo) and WB08K3995 (Tara Tiago) anywhere they feel like on the same lane where my house (66K) is located. 

For them their attitude is invariably, If_I_Am_Fine_Everything_Is_Fine. 

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* Irresponsible Parking 
* Insensitive Roadies
* Some Asses Own Cars 
* Some Asses Deserve Public Shaming 

Punjabi lady trucker in Canada

This lady from Punjab immigrated to Canada in mid 2000s. Since 2016 this mother of two children has been driving heavy trucks all over Canada, USA, Mexico. 

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* Indian Roadie Trucker 

* Global Roadie Trucker

Ford Endeavour HR06AN0016 crashed into truck from behind in Haryana on 2021-08-19, driver died

A Ford Endeavour bearing registration number HR06AN0016 (Panipat RTO registered) driven by one Chirag Miglani crashed from behind into an Ashok Leyland container truck (HR65A6989) in broad daylight on 2021-08-19 on a 4 lane wide flyover on national highway (erstwhile, G.T.Road) in Gharaunda, Haryana. 

The owner driver of the severely mangled SUV died on the spot. Even while the mishap was being reported, the dead driver remained trapped in the SUV. A lady (wife of the deceased) and two more male youngsters (reportedly, their children) who were in the car were severely injured and were sent to a private hospital in Karnal. 

The family was on their way from Panipat to Chandigarh to attend a birthday party. 

We wonder what the new age, supposedly tech savvy, educated in 'Detroit' roadies with lots of cash in the bank but bereft of grey matter in the top storey and still breathing, with a mobile or laptop keyboard in front of them would say to this. Their intolerant and know-it-all behavior when it comes to road travel and automobiles would invariably make them point all fingers at the sedate truck driver who must have been on an errand to earn just about enough money to feed himself and his dear ones! 

Just shut up with your born in the footpath knowledge of poor/ strong build quality and illegal lane driving by heavy commercial vehicles. 

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* Build Quality Of Driver's Brain Matters 

* Mishap And Calamity 

What if the brakes fail

What if the brakes fail ☹️ 

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* Indian Roadie Safe Driving Tips

Sahibganj (JH) to Manihari (BR) 22.68 kms - Indian Roadie Infrastructure Projects

22.68 km long Sahibganj (Jharkhand) to Manihari (Bihar) NH project is being developed at Rs 1900 cr. The project includes the construction of a 6 km long bridge over river Ganga. 

This Area of Santhal Pargana is rich in coal and crusher material and the commercial vehicles carrying these minerals are now crossing the river on ship as there is no road connectivity right now. 

The project will benefit the freight movement of minerals from Santhal Pargana to Bihar, North-east and West Bengal among other states. It will also ease trade to Nepal, Bhutan and Bangladesh and further ease road connectivity for the public at large. 

Source: Facebook page of Nitin Gadkari, MORTH  
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* Pragati Ka Highway 
* Indian Roadie Infrastructure Projects 

Durg - Raipur - Arang (92 kms) 'Access Controlled Highway' expected to be complete by July 2024

Durg - Raipur - Arang Access Controlled Highway in Chhattisgarh is being constructed under Bharatmala Pariyojana Phase 1. 

It is targeted for completion by July 2024. 

Source: Facebook page of Nitin Gadkari, NORTH 
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* Pragati Ka Highway 
* Indian Roadie Infrastructure Projects 

Unknown facts about Shyamoli Parivahan and Ganesh Chandra Ghosh

Unknown facts about Bangladesh headquartered 'Shyamoli Parivahan', founded 44 years ago by its Chairman, Mr. Ganesh Chandra Ghosh. 

Video courtesy: Bong Untold

Hyderabad to Srisailam is a wonderful road trip

Hyderabad to Srisailam (Hyderabad_Srisailam) is a wonderful road trip as in August 2021. It passes through Nalmala Wildlife Sanctuary and is a very scenic route. 
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* Hyderabad And Surroundings 
* Must Visit 

* Only While Travelling By Road In India 

Road trip to Banswara, 100 kms from Udaipur, Rajasthan by Archana Vidur

Just a 3 hours drive from Udaipur and you reach the land of 100 islands known as Banaswara. There are numerous islands on the Mahi River named as "Chachakota" and the river flows through Banswara.

Banswara is part of the Vagad region of southern Rajasthan and is mainly inhabited by tribals, known as Bhils. The 4 hours that we spent there we did not see a single tourist or a tourist car and for once the entire place was ours in July 2021. 

Most people compare Banaswara with Scotland or Cherrapunji coz of the lush greenery and the rain that it receives. But I compare Banaswara to Lalaland- the land that I live in my dreams. 

By the Way Banaswara got its name from the word “Bans” or “Bamboo Trees” that once upon a time grew here in abundance. The region also receives the second highest rainfall after Cherrapunji so you can imagine how green the valley must be. 

There is little or no tourism in Banaswara today but this beautiful princely state was once ruled by the Maharavals. 

Video, photo, text courtesy: Archana Vidur (@travelmynation)  

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* Must Visit 

* Rajasthan Trails 

* Udaipur and surroundings 

* Only While Travelling By Road In India 

Public bicycle sharing system rolled out in Chandigarh in mid August 2021

With an aim of sustainable living, UT of Chandigarh rolled out a public bicycle sharing system, offering 1,250 bicycles at 155 docking stations in Phase 1 in mid August 2021. 

This project will provide 5,000 bicycles to city residents in four phases till 2022. Users will be able to ride the bicycle at Rs 10 per hour (by registering on the mobile app, Smart Bike).

Landslide at Nigulsari, Kinnaur, HP on 2021-08-11. HRTC bus missing

A massive landslide occurred at Chaura village on NH5 in Nigulsari area of Kinnaur district in Himachal Pradesh, 170 km from Shimla at around 12.30 pm on 2021-08-11. 

A truck, quite a few passenger cars and a HRTC bus carrying about 25 passengers were trapped under falling boulders and flying stones. Many of the vehicles were flung into the raging water of Sutlej River down below. 
A Tata Sumo was located under the debris and its eight passengers were found dead
A total of 13 dead bodies were found by rescuers upto Thursday 2021-08-12 morning. More people are expected to be still lying trapped under the debris. However, the HRTC bus which was on its way from Reckong Peo to Haridwar via Shimla could not be found. Only a body panel of the bus have been retrieved. 
The driver and conductor of the bus had stopped the bus and walked about 150 mtrs ahead to where the actual landslide was happening. While they were walking back to the bus, huge boulders started raining on the bus and the other parked vehicles. The driver and conductor escaped with minor injuries but the bus vanished into the deep gorge below. 
The following video shows the driver of the ill fated bus explaining the sequence of events at Nigulsari on 2021-08-11. 
Also attached are photos from the scene. 
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* Nigulsari 
* Kinnaur 
* landslide 
* Mishap And Calamity 

Bhagwat Prasad Pandey, a police officer of Sidhi, Madhya Pradesh became a household name pan-India by May 2020 (Episode 09). 

I (Deep Banerjee) happened to bump into him on social media sometime in March 2020 when the scare of Corona had just started rearing its ugly head. Bhagwat Prasad Pandey had posted his first ever live video on Facebook from somewhere around Singrauli where he had gone to appreciate nature driving his official Mahindra Bolero. With my own fetish for proper communication, I took a liking for him instantly.
An honest to the core and a no-nonsense officer, he spent 18 - 19 hrs a day on the roads of scorching hot and dusty Sidhi and surrounding villages. He was my model Indian Roadie who perfectly fitted the motto of #LiveToHelp_HappyToDrive. It's little wonders that I invited him to be a part of Indian Roadie.
The way he enforced strict lockdown during the 1st wave of Corona, provided free food, medicines,  masks and essential items to the needy, and ensured reasonably decent quarantine facilities to migrant workers was amazing.
His sense of humor, ability to coin short rhymes on the spur of the moment and mete out unique punishments to those who knowingly broke lockdown guidelines earned him huge respect. Our friend is an awesome singer with a great voice, too.
Every morning and evening he went live on Facebook and people not only in Sidhi, but also from across India and overseas would eagerly wait to watch him 'live' on Facebook. I was no exception either. I too remained glued to my mobile to watch him live everyday.
I can't think of a better example of anyone having seamlessly put Social Media to good use for 'Personal Branding and Reputation Management'.
One fateful day I saw him fining this obnoxious Chauhan guy in a dark blue ₹82 lakhs BMW. That was possibly in July 2020. In less than a week after the incident he was ordered off duty and assigned to the police lines. The rich guy who had an axe to grind, had obviously pulled strings in higher echelons of power in MP and succeeded in removing a star officer from active duty. I myself was heartbroken, too.
Social Media was filled to the brim with people expressing extreme unhappiness on the removal of a loved lawkeeper. I too wrote on various social media forums seeking for his reinstatement.
However, the wishes of New India prevailed. Within 2 - 3 weeks of his removal, Bhagwat Prasad Pandey was reinstated with full honours and possibly with a promotion because he was seen moving around in a bigger and more comfortable Mahindra Scorpio.
#BhagwatPrasadPandey is our Indian Roadie of the difficult times.
With responsible and self motivated 'coronawarriors' like Bhagwat Prasad Pandey in the forefront, 'INDIA JITEGA, CORONA HAREGA' (a popular phrase coined by our talented friend).
Bharat Mata Ki Jai 🙏
Fellow Indian Roadie fans and members, please join me in writing a few words to keep the adrenaline in the young officer running high.
Let us all wish Bhagwat Prasad Pandey every success in his career and pray for a very happy personal life.
P.S: Quite a few episodes of his diligent work during the 1st wave of Corona in 2020 are already there in Indian Roadie, Marketing Gyanology, Marketingpundit, Education And Career Pundit.
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https://www.facebook.com/groups/indianroadie/permalink/1902343913257044/
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#PersonalBranding
#ReputationManagement
#HowIndiaTravels
#EducationAndCareerPundit
#IndianRoadieCovid19LockdownTales
LiveToHelp_HappyToDrive,
#HappyToHelp

Mumbai to Aurangabad - Indian Roadie Preferred Route/ Motoring Route

Indian Roadie Preferred Route/ Mototing Route/ route for 

Mumbai to Aurangabad (Mumbai_Aurangabad): 

Mumbai - Nashik - Yeola - Vaijapur - Aurangabad. 

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* Motoring Routes Of India is an initiative by Indian Roadie, India's most admired road travel and automotive forum for matured roadies.

Ladakh Inner Line Permits (ILP) removed for Indians vide notification dated 2021-08-06

Ladakh Inner Line Permits have been withdrawn for Indians vide official notification dated 2021-08-06. 

No more visits to Permit Office at Leh. 

Bell for Ram Mandir in Ayodhya is ready

The bell for Ram Mandir in Ayodhya is ready.

It's a single cast piece, easily the largest, 6’ X 5’, weighing 2,100 kgs, made of "Ashtadhatu", a combination of eight metals -- gold, silver, copper, zinc, lead, tin, iron and mercury.
The bell will be transported to Sri Rama Temple in Ayodhya from Ramakrishna Nadar Vessels Shop in Eral, near Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu.
Listen to its mangala naada. It will drive the evils away. This bell sound can be heard up to 15 Kms away.
Chant Jai Shree Ram to vanquish all evil on earth 🙏
(Edited by Deep Banerjee)
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* HowIndiaTravels

Offroader in Mahindra Thar caught unawares in flash flood near Hoshiarpur in early August 2021

Mahindra Thar had to be abandoned after the offroader was caught unaware in a flash flood while attempting to cross a river near Hoshiarpur, Punjab in early August 2021. 

The Thar could be pulled out using an excavator only after the water level subsided and after remaining submerged in water for 2 days. 
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* Build Quality Of Drivers Brain Matters 
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Travel restrictions for tourists reaching Bhutan in August - September 2021

If a trip to Bhutan is on your bucket list as in August - September 2021, attached is the official notification by Tourism Council of Bhutan dated 2021-08-07 regarding the Covid protocols to be followed by tourists planning to visit the country. 

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Landslide on Shimla - Kaza Highway at Chaura, near Nigulsari on 2021-08-11

Landslide on the Shimla - Kaza Highway (NH5) at Chaura, near Nigulsari on Wednesday, 2021-08-11 morning. 

As per locals one HRTC bus, a couple of small vehicles and one truck are under the rubble. Bus was carrying about 40 people. Only a portion of the bus has been found. Major portion of the ill-fated bus and it's passengers have still not been found. ITBP personnel are engaged in the search operation down below in the river bed. 
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Thane to Pandavleni Caves - Indian Roadie Preferred Route/ Motoring Route

Indian Roadie Preferred Route/ Mototing Route/ route for 

Thane to Pandavleni Caves: 

Thane - Kasara - Igatpuri - Pandavleni Caves.  

Approx: 145 kms. 

Pandavleni Caves - Nashik = 10 kms. 

Pandavleni Caves near Nashik, Maharashtra is another example of Indian rock cut architecture. These caves were carved out in the hills by ancient Jain kings to keep idols of Gods, Bodhisattva and Lord Buddha. 

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Hyderabad to Kolkata road trip in VW Polo by Prateik Roy in October 2020

Wishes for a safe and happy Durga Puja 2020 to all members of  IndianRoadie. 

After rescheduling for couple of times finally completed my homecoming from Hyderabad to Kolkata (Hyderabad_Kolkata) in my evergreen and trustworthy VW Polo on 21st October 2020, " Laali" as I call her! 

Weather was not very promising in Hyderabad over the last few weeks and after hearing from multiple fellow travelers about the road condition, didn't take any chance but carried all necessary precautions starting from complete puncture repair kit, long serving Tvs inflator, jumper kit, towing rope, 250 ml Mobil 15w-40 synthetic and VW specific pink coolant refill  (thanks to my ASC for that), wiper fluid refill, emergency utilities along with ample packaged water, food, ors, first aid and medicine..
Carried disposable plates, paper cups, cutlery, hot water flask with tea kit and a handy duffle consisting of all essentials for a  night halt. 

Day-1 (20th Oct): 5:30AM- 4:20PM, 698kms-> Heavy rain continues in Hyd, route as usual ORR(exit- 11)-> NH65 -> Benz circle left turn onto NH16->via port road into  Vizag.
Stayed in Winsar Park as we planned to spend sometime by the beach to unwind. 

Day-2 (21st Oct):  7:00AM-11:30PM, 852kms->started via Bheemli for a beautiful view by the beach stretch onto NH16->Barkul-> Bbsr-> Bhadrak-> Balasore-> Kharagpur bypass->Kolaghat->Home sweet home
 
Total Kms covered: 1550 
Toll paid: 1953 inr
Tyre pressure : 34 F & 36 R psi
Fuel:~115 litres, refuelling only from COCO bunks.   
On-road time: ~28 hrs 

Roads are excellent till Vijaywada and then from Hanuman junction,AP starts the potholes stretch until Rajahmundry. After that road becomes better but you may be surprised by a sudden crater.
Be careful on port-road flyover incase you're entering Vizag city!!
Road until Bbsr from there is good and you can make up a lot of time , one needs to be mindful of stray cattles in entire OD stretch to avoid hits!!!
Again post Manguli toll plaza there are hell lot of diversions that will eat up your time.
Post Sergarh toll you need to cross a factory railway line and thery is very high chance of underbody hit if one is not careful.
Once you enter WB post that road is too good and due to puja all heavy vehicle movement is prohibited hence it's like a cake walk upto home in Salt Lake. 

(Courtesy: Indian Roadie 'group' post dated 2020-10-23 by Prateik Roy, IT Professional based in Hyderabad)