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On November 6, Dr. Vishakha Shinde, a senior resident on Covid duty in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of Ahmed Nagar Regional Hospital, reported that he was working as usual. Her day was shortened by a fire in the intensive care unit, which resulted in the death of 11 Covid patients. Within 72 hours, the 27-year-old Shinde found himself in a district prison along with nurses Sapna Pathare, Asma Shaikh and Channa Anant.

Eleven days later, the four people continued to be detained, although officials have not yet taken action on the preliminary investigation, which revealed that the hospital does not have a fire certificate and its sprinklers are not functional. Although the fire was suspected to be caused by a short circuit, the police are still waiting for an electrical inspection report. The Indian Medical Association (IMA) has sent a letter to the state government, claiming an attempt to “shirk” the responsibility on medical personnel, while the state medical association is seeking a “fair investigation.” Dr. Shinde’s father, Rajendra Popat Shinde, a teacher at a retired school, asked his daughter if she was used as a scapegoat to save government officials’ “negligence” in the last year of her MD.

“My daughter is not a firefighter… She is just a medical student. Now, she is being blamed for her death, and the hospital does not even have a fire NOC,” Rajendra said. In addition to arresting the doctor and three nurses on duty when the fire broke out, the state government also suspended the positions of Dr. Sunil Pokharna, a civil surgeon in Ahmednagar, and Dr. Suresh Dhakne, a medical officer. Dr. Shinde and others were arrested in the IPC department on November 9th for 304 (manslaughter) and 304A (for negligent death). They were presented at the district court and were remanded in judicial detention until November 24. The district court will hear their bail application on Thursday.

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There were 17 patients in the intensive care unit that day. Of the 11 deaths, 3 died from the fire and 8 died from asphyxiation. One patient died on Wednesday, bringing the death toll to 12 people. Rajendra said that in prison, his daughter “has collapsed.” “She is worried about the stains in her career. She has worked so hard to get to this point. Because of her Covid duties, we couldn’t even see her for a few months,” he said.

The police said that CCTV footage showed that the four arrested were not in the intensive care unit when the fire started. Investigator Sandip Mitke pointed out that Dr. Shinde’s signature was on the call for the hospital on November 6. “A relative entered the combustion chamber twice to save patients. If these workers were in the unit, they could have saved more lives,” said a police officer involved in the investigation.

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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