Showing posts with label Farakka Bridge. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Farakka Bridge. Show all posts

Monday, 16 December 2019

Instant punishment meted out to a driver by CRPF jawan for flouting 'No Overtaking' rules


In Queen's Republic of Bengal, Central Motor Vehicle Rules of September 2019 has been trashed by the Queen herself by announcing diktats in epic 'Rotten English', viz. #NoRoughDrive, #SafeDriveSaveLive, etc, etc.
The CRPF, although an agency of the central government of India, has their own set of rules on Farakka Bridge over Ganga River. One is expected to drive between 20 - 30 kmph and overtaking is strictly banned.
The penalty for flouting rules on Farakka Bridge involves no fines, no court cases, no confiscation, no  .....
Punishment is meted out instantly with certain number of sit-ups, all in public view. 

Roadies, be careful.
We don't want to see any of you being meted out the instant punishment on Farakka Bridge.

Wednesday, 5 September 2018

Save Farakka Bridge, Dhakuria Bridge, Bijon Setu from impending disaster



Will the authorities wake up & save the following lifelines:
Dhakuria Bridge,
Bijon Setu,
Farakka Bridge,
from impending disaster!

Wednesday, 1 November 2017

Siliguri to Kolkata by car in 19 hrs on 2017-10-30



An Indian Roadie fan/ member took 19 hrs by car to drive Siliguri to Kolkata, a distance of barely 580 kms via #NH31, #NH34 on 2017-10-30.
Major part of Dalkhola to Baharampur is in pathetic condition.
He crossed Dalkhola railway level crossing (a nightmare) in less than 12 minutes.
The pain started thereafter with pathetic road conditions & absolute lawlessness.
It took 80 mins to cross Farakka Bridge.

I have noticed that the moment NH34, the #ShameOfBengal is highlighted, there's a lot of heartburns for some people on various forums. Some Bengal residents go hyper and even get aggressive while trying to justify that the negative state of affairs for a Kolkata - Siliguri drive is not as bad as perceived to be. Why is this behavior of remaining in denial so pronounced?
However, that's still no consolation.
I have been driving around India including on this Kolkata to Siliguri route since 1985 for professional reasons.
Prior to that it was with my dad atleast 10 odd times.
It's our shame/ disgrace since times immemorial! Let's admit that.