Jaipur and Varanasi Tried Tyre Killers for Traffic. Should Gurugram Be Next?

Tyre killer spike barrier on an urban road with a car approaching, illustrating wrong side driving concerns in Gurugram.

Cities from Jaipur to Varanasi are using spike barriers to stop wrong-side driving. Gurugram issues thousands of challans for the same offence every month but the problem persists. We look at whether tyre killers are a fix or just another quick experiment. Key facts What: Spike barriers (tyre killers) punish wrong-side driving by puncturing tyres … Read more

Gurugram Builders Seek CAQM Review of Construction Ban

Under construction buildings in Gurugram with anti smog equipment amid air pollution.

Image for illustration Real estate developers in Gurugram have asked the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) to review its 16-day restriction on dust-generating construction and demolition work, seeking exemptions for project sites that comply with anti-pollution norms. Key Facts Restriction Window: November 5 to November 20, 2026 Order Authority: CAQM direction dated October 30, … Read more