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Gas pump owners in Haryana will hold a 24-hour strike on Monday to protest the center’s move to reduce the value-added tax (VAT) on fuel prices, saying they are facing losses due to a sudden decision. The Haryana Petroleum Dealers Association called a strike from 6 am on Monday to 6 am on Tuesday. On the eve of Diwali, the center announced that it would reduce the central tax on gasoline by 5 rupees per litre and diesel by 10 rupees per litre, which is seen as a major relief for consumers in the face of soaring fuel prices.

So far, 25 states and federal territories, including Haryana, have reduced value-added tax accordingly. Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar announced that according to the decision of the center, gasoline and diesel in Haryana will be cheaper by 12 rupees. However, the state’s gasoline pump owners were not satisfied with this decision. “We ask the government to increase our commissions and compensate for the losses suffered due to the sudden cut in consumption tax,” Pavind Singh, the vice chairman of the National Petroleum Association, told the news agency ANI on November 12.

Singh added that because the center decided to reduce the consumption tax. Distributors face losses of hundreds of thousands of dollars in the value-added tax on gasoline and diesel. “Therefore, we demand compensation for the loss.” On the other hand, Anil Kumar, the national chairman of the Petroleum Dealers Association, claimed on November 12 that the association had been writing to the government of Haryana expressing its concerns, but received no response.

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According to the Federal Ministry of Petroleum last week, 11 states and UT have not yet reduced the value-added tax on fuel prices. They are Maharashtra, New Delhi, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh and Rajasthan state.

The ministry stated that after the reduction of value-added tax, Andaman and Nicobar had the cheapest gasoline prices at 82.96 rupees per liter and 77.13 rupees per liter, respectively.

News Source : Hindustan Times

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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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