Red Beacon
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RTO asks Mumbai mayor to remove red beacon, issues notice to BMC
India | Oct 17, 2017, 06:46 PM ISTRTO has issued a notice to the BMC asking it to remove the red beacon installed atop the car used by mayor Vishwanath Mahadeshwar.
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West Bengal minister uses red beacon, says, ‘not bound to follow Centre’s orders’
National | May 29, 2017, 11:46 AM ISTPutting the Centre’s order of ban on use of red beacons by ministers and bureaucrats at bay, West Bengal PWD minister Arup Biswas on Sunday seen using red beacon atop his vehicle.
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VIPs using hooters, sirens as new alternative to ‘lal batti’: Report
National | May 02, 2017, 09:58 AM ISTWith the Centre’s decision to impose a blanket ban on use of red beacons by government functionaries coming into force from May 1, ministers in several states have already started finding ‘jugaad’ to keep the VVIP culture alive.
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Mamata’s ministers get 'innovative' as Centre imposes ban on red beacons
National | Apr 27, 2017, 02:54 PM ISTFinding it difficult to abort the long-cherished VVIP culture of red beacons atop their vehicles, politicians in West Bengal are now looking for new ways to skirt the Centre’s ban.
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Hema Malini speaks up on red beacon ban
Bollywood | Apr 22, 2017, 12:28 PM ISTHema Malini was given the Dada Saheb Phalke award for her immense contribution in Indian cinema.
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Despite restrictions, beacon-fitted vehicles ruled the roads in Lucknow
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PM Modi cracks down on 'lal batti' culture, govt bans use of red beacon by VIPs from May 1
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No red beacon for VIPs starting May 1 as PM cracks down on 'lal batti' culture
India | Apr 19, 2017, 06:49 PM ISTIn a major move towards ending the VIP culture in India, the Union Cabinet today banned the use of red beacon on vehicles attached to dignitaries, including the President, Prime Minister, and central and state ministers.
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PM Modi calls meet to regulate use of red beacons by VIPs
National | Apr 12, 2017, 08:05 AM ISTThe decision on whether the VIP red beacon should be discarded or restricted to certain dignitaries is likely to come soon.
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Use of red beacon okay if minister on official visit, says BJP Leader Uma Bharti
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SP leaders complain against use of red beacon by Congress MLA
National | Nov 21, 2014, 10:50 AM ISTMathura: A group of local Samajawadi Party leaders today submitted a complaint letter with the police against Congress leader and Mathura MLA Pradeep Mathur for allegedly illegally using red beacon on his car.The group, led
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SC fallout: Patient dies inside ambulance in Srinagar, as cops remove red beacon
India | Dec 11, 2013, 11:00 PM ISTNew Delhi: In a shocking incident, an 80 year old heart patient died on the spot after an ambulance with a red beacon was stopped by police for 30 minutes. The patient Abdul Rehman Dar, who
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Red beacon only to people holding constitutional post, rules Supreme Court
India | Dec 10, 2013, 03:21 PM ISTNew Delhi: The Supreme Court today said only constitutional authorities can use red beacons on their vehicles.It also said that the State governments cannot enlarge list of VIPs to be given red beacon on their
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UP officials remove red beacon from Jaya Prada's SUV
India | Apr 14, 2013, 07:23 AM ISTRampur, Apr 14 : Samajwadi Party MP Jaya Prada on Saturday said the beacon of her vehicle was forcibly removed by some government officials and threatened to raise the issue in Parliament.She claimed that a
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Pak national using red beacon on car; HC asks for details
India | Oct 09, 2012, 08:57 PM ISTMumbai, Oct 9: Expressing displeasure over a Pakistani national using a red beacon on his private vehicle in the city, the Bombay High Court today directed the police to produce all details of the car