WORLD LONGEST TRAFFIC JAM IN CHINA

   

      

     The China National Highway 110 traffic jam was a recurring  massive traffic jam that began to form on August 14, 2010, mostly on China National Highway 110 (G110) and Beijing–Tibet (G6) express way, in Beijing, Hebei and Inner Mongolia. The traffic jam slowed down Thousands of vehicles for more than 100 kilometers (60 mi) and lasted for more than ten days many drivers were able to move their vehicles only 1 km (0.6 mi) per day, and some drivers reported being stuck in the traffic jam for five days. It is considered to be one of the longest traffic jams by some media.

      AUGUST 14, 2010 IN CHINA NATIONAL HIGH WAY (110 KM)

       Traffic on the China National Highway 110 had grown 40 percent every year in the previous several years, making the highway chronically congested. The traffic volume at the time of the incident was 60% more than the designated capacity.

        The cause of the traffic jam was reported to be a spike in traffic by heavy trucks heading to Beijing, along with National Highway 110's maintenance work that began five days later. The road construction which reduced the road capacity by 50% contributed heavily to the traffic jam and was not due to be completed until mid-September. Police reported that minor breakdowns and accidents were compounding the problem.

     Greatly increased coal production in Inner Mongolia shipped to Beijing along this route because of the lack of railway capacity also overloaded the highway. 602 million tons of coal were mined and shipped in 2009; production was expected to rise to 730 million tons in 2010. An additional factor is efforts by overloaded trucks which lack proper paperwork for their cargo to avoid a coal quality supervision and inspection station on China National Highway 208.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR INDIAN PASSPORT

For new passport the following documents are required

·     New passport application form

·     Two passport size photographs

·     Address proof

·     Educational qualification certificates photocopy

·     Date of birth proof

·     Notary for tatkal (only for tatkal scheme)

·     An urgency letter for tatkal (only for tatkal scheme)

For Duplicate Passport

The documents required are as follows,

·     Duplicate passport application form which is same as new passport application

·     Two passport size photographs

·     The police certificate(FIR) and receipt

·     Address proof (old passport photocopy if available)

·     Educational qualification certificates photocopy

·     Date of birth proof

·     Notary for loss of passport(another notary is required if applying for tatkal)

·     An urgency letter for tatkal

For Renewal of Passport

For renewal of passport the following documents are required,

·     Passport renewal application form

·     Two passport size photographs

·     Old passport (if unable to submit should mention the reason)

·     Address proof

·     Educational qualification certificates photocopy

·     Date of birth proof

·     Notary for tatkal (only for tatkal scheme)

·     An urgency letter for tatkal (only for tatkal scheme)

For Indian Passport Processing Time would be as follows,

For Fresh Passport

For issuing a fresh passport it will take 6 – 8 weeks time. If applied under tatkal scheme it will take 1 – 2 weeks of time.

For Reissue

For reissue of Indian passport it will take 4 -6 weeks of time. If applied under tatkal scheme it will take around 1 – 2 weeks of time.

HOW TO APPLY FOR A PASSPORT

1. If you're applying for the first time, obtain an application form from the passport office or the designated speed post centers or any of the designated outlets in your city. You can also download the form from the Central Passport Organisation's Website http//www.passport.nic.in and register online. 2. Fill all the columns carefully. The application should be submitted to the passport office either in person or through a representative carrying an authorisation letter or by registered post. 3. Applications can also be deposited at district passport cells or district collectorates or DSP's office at no extra charge and at designated speed post centers with a service fee or through authorized travel agents. 4. Submit any one proof of residence: Self-attested photo copies of the ration card or voter's identity card or tax bill or telephone bill or electricity bill or bank account or income tax assessment order or appointment letter of reputed companies on letterhead clearly indicating/certifying the residential address. 5. Submit proof of date of birth along with two self-attested photocopies of birth certificate issued by a municipal authority or district office of the registrar of births and deaths if born after January 26, 1989 or date of birth certificate from the school last attended or affidavit sworn before a magistrate/notary as per specimen in the case of illiterate applicants. 6. If you haven't stayed at the present address for the last one year, submit an additional set of 'Personal Particulars Form' for each place of residence with a photograph and two self-attested copies of supporting documents. 7. If you are a government or public sector or statutory body employee, you should submit a no objection certificate in original with a self-attested photocopy or two copies of the letter by you to your head of office informing that you are applying for a passport and duly acknowledged by your head of office. 8. If you have changed your name due to marriage, submit two self-attested photocopies of husband's passport, if any, or an affidavit (original and one self-attested photocopy) from the husband and wife with a joint photograph, as per specimen. 9. If you are a citizen of India by registration or naturalisation, submit two self-attested photocopies of citizenship document. Submit two self-attested photocopies of the supporting documents if you are eligible for ECNR (Emigration Check Not Required) endorsement on your passport. {The government has introduced ECNR to safeguard workers from being exploited by unscrupulous employers abroad}. 10. All self-attested copies of certificates/documents would be checked against originals at the passport office at the time of submission of application. Copies of certificates / documents sent by post should be attested by a gazetted officer.