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The Delhi Prison Department suspended 30 Tihar prison officials and terminated the services of two contract employees because they were suspected of colluding with former Unitech promoters Ajay Chandra and Sanjay Chandra in the prison. The Chandra brothers were accused of violating prison regulations and operating an underground office with the help of prison staff. On Tuesday, the Delhi Police Crime Division registered FIR with 32 prison officials and the Chandra brothers in accordance with the IPC and the Corruption Prevention Act. This was done after the Supreme Court instructed Delhi Police Chief Rakesh Asthana on August 26 to investigate the allegations in the Law Enforcement Bureau report, which stated that the Chandra brothers detained in Tihar prison were running freely and conniving officials “defeated the prison manual. “. The ED accused the brothers-who were arrested on suspicion of stealing money from homebuyers-of “carrying out illegal activities through contempt of the prison manual…transferring assets and spreading the proceeds of crime…influencing witnesses,” And tried to sabotage the investigation”. Sandip Goel, Director-General of Delhi Prisons, said on Wednesday: “We received a letter from the Delhi Police in which the names of 32 prison officials were considered to be initial accomplices in this matter.” Of the 32 persons, 30 One is a regular prison staff and two are contract employees. Goel said that these 30 officials will be suspended and the other two officials will be fired. The brothers moved from Tihar Central Prison to Arthur Road Prison and Taloja Central Prison in Mumbai. The chief of police filed a report on September 28, naming prison officials. On October 6, the Supreme Court allowed Asthana to conduct a “full criminal investigation” into the allegations of collusion and ordered the immediate suspension of the prison officials mentioned in his report.

News Source: The Indian Express

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The buses will start and currently serve Greater Noida and Jewar, even though the airport is probably not going to be operational by May By the end of May, the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) plans to begin operating electric buses from the Capital to the soon-to-be Noida International Airport (NIA) in Jewar, according to officials. The buses will begin at.

Delhi’s three Inter State Bus Terminals (ISBTs) — Maharana Pratap ISBT at Kashmere Gate, Swami Vivekanand ISBT at Anand Vihar, and Veer Hakikat Rai ISBT at Sarai Kale Khan — and currently serve Greater Noida and Jewar, even though the airport is probably not going to meet the May deadline to be operational The Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) is set to launch.

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Electric bus services connecting Delhi’s Inter-State Bus Terminals (ISBTs) to the upcoming Noida International Airport (NIA) in Jewar by the end of May 2025. This initiative aims to enhance connectivity between the national capital and the new airport, providing a March 2025, DTC and NIA signed operate thesesustainable and efficient mode transportation for.

Key Features of the Service

  • Routes and Terminals: The electric buses will operate from three major ISBTs in Delhi: Maharana Pratap ISBT at Kashmere Gate, Swami Vivekanand ISBT at Anand Vihar, and Veer Hakikat Rai ISBT at Sarai Kale Khan. Initially, these buses will serve areas in Greater Noida and Jewar, catering to the March 2025, DTC and NIA signed an MoU to operate these demand for public transport in these regions.
  • Memorandum of Understanding (MoU): In March 2025, DTC and NIA signed an MoU to operate these bus services, formalizing the collaboration between the two entities The fleet will consist of air-conditioned, low-floor electric buses equipped with modern amenities, including GPS tracking, CCTV cameras, panic buttons, and broad aisle spaces to accommodate luggage. These features aim to ensure.
  • Commuters passenger safety and comfort during transit While the exact fare amounts are yet to be finalized, discussions are ongoing in consultation with the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (Yeida), which manages the Jewar area. The authorities aim to establish a cost-effective fare structure for commuters The bus services will initially be deployed on a pilot basis. Depending demand.

Additional Considerations

  • Infrastructure Development: A four-kilometer stretch of road that will be part of the bus route is not fully developed yet. DTC has reached out to Yeida to ascertain the usability and development timeline of this segment to ensure seamless operations. and passenger feedback, routes may be adjusted, and the number of buses increased to better serve commuters this, the bus services will begin as scheduled.
  • Airport Operational Timeline: Although the NIA was expected to commence operations by mid-May 2025, it is likely to miss this deadline due to ongoing construction work. Despite this, the bus services will begin as scheduled, providing connectivity to the surrounding areas in the interim providing connectivity to the surrounding areas in the interi This initiative reflects DTC’s commitment to.
  • Enhancing public transportation infrastructure and promoting eco-friendly travel options in the National Capital Region. By introducing electric buses on this route, the corporation aims to offer a reliable and sustainable alternative for commuters traveling between Delhi and the upcoming Noida International The Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) is set to commence electric bus services.
  • connecting Delhi’s Inter-State Bus Terminals (ISBTs) to the upcoming Noida International Airport (NIA) in Jewar by the end of May 2025. This initiative aims to provide eco-friendly and convenient transportation options for commuters traveling between Delhi and the new airport NIA was expected to commence.
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