1,761 loco pilots failed breathalyser tests in 5 years: Railways Minister Ashwini VaishnawA total of 1,761 loco pilots have failed the Breathalyser (BA) test in the last five years, Union Minister of Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw inf...
15 Dec, 2023, 06.23 PM IST
Tongue-twisters as tipsy tipsters?A study by Stanford University named 'Detection of Alcohol Intoxication Using Voice Features: A Controlled Laboratory Study' suggested that...
09 Nov, 2023, 11.52 PM IST
Aviation regulator DGCA plans to ban use of perfumes, medicines or mouthwash by flight crewDirectorate General of Civil Aviation is considering new measures to restrict flight crew members from using products containing alcohol, s...
03 Oct, 2023, 12.52 PM IST
US FDA authorises first COVID-19 diagnostic test using breath samplesThe results of the test will show in less than three minutes.
15 Apr, 2022, 07.50 AM IST
Singapore provisionally approves 60-second COVID-19 breathalyser testBreathonix said it is in discussion with several local and overseas organisations to use the system, citing strong commercial interest. Oth...
24 May, 2021, 07.52 PM IST
COVID-19: Scientists develop prototype coronavirus breathalyser test for patientsThe device is made of an array of gold nanoparticles linked to molecules that are sensitive to various volatile organic compounds (VOCs), w...
20 Aug, 2020, 05.58 PM IST
131 on-duty airport employees across country fail breathalyser tests; more scrutiny comingThese breathalyser tests were conducted by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). The audit was held at the Delhi, Mumbai, Kolka...
08 Feb, 2020, 08.50 AM IST
Uber partners with Mumbai traffic police to curb drunk-driving by installing 'Breathalysers'Uber Breathalyser is a kiosk that analyses alcohol content in a person's blood and accordingly flashes a red light, if it's over the legal ...
07 Mar, 2016, 03.28 PM IST
Coming soon: Breathalyzer lock for cyclistsThe new 'Alcoho-Lock' attempts to make sure you do not take to the streets on pedals and wheels when drunk.
12 Aug, 2015, 09.55 AM IST
Model Aryan Vaid files complaint against traffic copThe traffic constable Satish Mhatre has also filed a complaint against Vaid for allegedly obstructing a government servant from performing ...
02 Jun, 2015, 09.26 AM IST
Entry to Connaught Place past 7.30pm for guests onlyTraffic officers said only those vehicles sporting a sticker issued by a restaurant or club would be allowed in CP after 7.30pm on December...
31 Dec, 2014, 12.17 PM IST
71 pilots grounded this year by DGCAAt least 71 pilots were grounded this year for various reasons, including being found tipsy, Rajya Sabha was informed.
02 Dec, 2014, 04.55 PM IST
Indian-origin duo developing marijuana breathalyserThe study found that people could be tested for marijuana through their breath, as opposed to traditional methods involving saliva or urine.
25 Jun, 2014, 05.20 PM IST
DGCA grounds 11 pilots of GMRThe non-scheduled charter operator's documentation and equipment were monitored between March 12 and April 14 and these major lapses were f...
16 Apr, 2014, 03.10 PM IST
Regulator mandates breathalyzer tests for helicopter pilotsBoarding a helicopter to a shrine in the Himalayas? Don't be surprised if you find the pilot going through a breathalyser test before take-...
13 Aug, 2013, 08.09 AM IST
There is a shade of difference between being tipsy and being a nuisanceDrinking is not regarded as an offence unlike the vague act of “causing nuisance”, nor is there a law stipulating that commuters have to be...
09 May, 2013, 04.00 AM IST
- DGCA cancels flying licence of private airline's commander
Cracking the whip on tipsy pilots, the civil aviation regulator has cancelled the flying licence of the commander of a private airline for ...
09 Feb, 2012, 03.21 PM IST