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An official said that the Chief Minister of Bihar, Nitish Kumar, hosted a high-level meeting with officials on Tuesday to discuss issues related to the state’s prohibition and demand that they be found to have violated the prohibition. The police and the staff of the consumption tax department took severe action. . The meeting was held after the state recently killed 47 people due to the consumption of fake alcohol. All ministers, senior administrative and police officials of the state participated in the seven-hour meeting.

After the meeting, the Chief Secretary of the Ministry of the Interior, Caitanya Prasad, said in an interview with reporters: “CM condemns the recent hooch incident and has issued strict instructions to relevant officials to take action against those involved in these cases. .” He said: “CM has also ordered severe actions against police, including station workers (SHOs), if they are found to have violated the state’s prohibition on alcohol.” He said that strict departmental actions will be taken against those SHO who fail to enforce the ban in their respective fields, adding that they will not be appointed as station chiefs in the next ten years.

Since Diwali, 47 people across the state have died on suspicion of drinking illegal alcohol. The Nitish Kumar government banned the production, trade, storage, transportation, sale and consumption of alcohol in the state on April 5, 2016. Prasad said: “It also instructs senior officials of the prohibition tax and registration department and the police to meet regularly and discuss issues involving prohibition.”

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Another chief secretary said that an in-depth investigation will be conducted on the recent Hodge tragedy, and that “people convicted should be tried.” He said that CM also instructed relevant officials to determine the route for smuggling alcohol from other states to Bihar and maintain close vigilance. He added that the state government will soon launch a campaign on the adverse effects of drinking alcoholic beverages.

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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