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Officials and victims say that several victims of suspected botched cataract surgery performed at a private eye hospital in Muzaffarpur, Bihar, now refuse to refer them to the state-run Indira Gandhi Medical Science Research in Patna (IGIMS) to resolve postoperative complications.

“Many patients are unwilling for some reason. Let’s see how many of them show up,” said a government doctor in Motihari, referring to at least 21 patients from the West and East Champaran regions on Monday. Affected plans to send patients to a government hospital in Patna for further treatment. Dr. Anjani Kumar, a civil surgeon in East Champaran, said that despite being referred to Patna Hospital, 13 of the 15 such patients in his area were Has returned to their respective villages. The civilian surgeon in the area, Birendra Kumar Choudhary, said that the remaining six such patients were from Western Champlain.

Between November 22 and 27, nearly 328 patients underwent cataract surgery at Muzaffarpur Eye Hospital. Some of these operations were reported to have failed, causing many patients to lose an eye due to severe infections. The Brahmpura Police Department in Muzaffarpur filed an FIR with 14 people including secretaries, managers and hospital doctors on Thursday, but stated that he would not go to IGIMS anyway.

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“I would prefer to go to Parvanipur (an eye hospital in Nepal). If I go there (IGIMS), they will remove my eyes,” Ram told HT on the phone.

Ram is not the only one suffering from mistrust and fear. His three co-villagers, Dhurva Choudhary, Algu Sah and Laxmina, also underwent cataract surgery at Muzaffapur Eye Hospital in November this year, and they were unwilling to be referred to IGIMS. Laxmina underwent the operation on November 23. He said that the visibility in her eyes after the operation had shrunk sharply after the operation. “My eyes were better before the operation. Everything is blurred now,” she said, adding that she would not go to IGIMS. “No, we are not going anywhere. We will manage our treatment at our own expense,” Laxmina said.

Dr. Rajeev Kumar Singh, director of the ophthalmology department, said that at the same time, at the Shri Krishna School of Medicine and Hospital (SKMCH) in Muzaffarpur, 12 victims who had to remove one of their eyes were recovering well. “They all responded well and may be discharged from the hospital within a day or two.”

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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