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Covid-19 cases in India see minor rise with 30,757 infections; deaths up at 541

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India reported 30,757 cases of the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) on Thursday, up 142 from 30,615 the day before. The country also recorded 541 Covid-related deaths, up slightly from yesterday’s death toll, when as many as 514 people were reported to have died from the contagion.

The cumulative number of positive cases in the country reached 42,723,558, while the death toll rose to 5.10.413, according to a joint health ministry announcement on Thursday. The number of active cases in the country fell to 3,32,918.

As many as 82,988 patients recovered from the viral illness in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of recoveries to 4,18,43,446. The recovery rate was 97.94%. The daily positivity rate was less than 3% (2.61).

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The number of Covid-19 cases across the country has been falling after infections caused by the Omicron variant peaked in mid-January, when more than 3,000 cases were reported each day.

A total of 12,51,677 tests were carried out in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of tests carried out to date to 75.42 million, the Ministry of Health said.

As part of an ongoing vaccination campaign against Covid-19, more than 174 million doses have been administered nationwide to date. More than 11.73 million unused doses of Covid-19 vaccine are still available in the states and federal territories.

“To date, over 1,71,67,66,220 (1,71,67,66,220) doses of vaccine have been delivered to states/UTs through the Government of India (free channel) and direct government procurement categories,” according to the Ministry of Health.

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“Over 11.73 million (11,73,17,451) balances and unused COVID vaccine doses remain available for administration in states/UTs,” the department added.

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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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