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At 2,34,281, India’s Covid tally sees dip for 3rd straight day, logs 893 deaths

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At 2,34,281, India’s Covid tally sees dip for 3rd straight day, logs 893 deaths

India’s number of new coronavirus (Covid-19) cases fell for the third day in a row on Sunday after 2,34,281 new infections were reported, according to the Union Health Ministry’s morning update. This brings the total number of cases in the country to 4,10,92,522.

However, both new deaths and daily positivity rates have risen in the past 24 hours. As many as 893 patients have died from the virus, up from 871 on Saturday. Meanwhile, the case positivity rate soared to 14.50% from 13.39% the previous day.

A total of 3,52,784 people have recovered from Covid-19 in the past 24 hours, up from 3,35,939 on Saturday, bringing the total number of patients who have recovered from the disease to 3,87,13,494.

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An update from the Ministry of Health shows that the number of active cases in the country has fallen below 200,000, currently at 18,84,937. It accounted for 4.91% of the cumulative total.

India’s vaccination coverage against Covid-19 has exceeded 1,657,000, with up to 62,22,682 vaccinations for eligible beneficiaries in the past 24 hours. More than 75% of adults in the country have received two doses of the Covid-19 vaccine, Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya notified on Twitter on Sunday.

“We are getting stronger in the fight against the coronavirus. We must follow all the rules and get vaccinated ASAP,” his tweet roughly translated from Hindi.

India started Covid-19 vaccines for people aged 15-17 on January 3, while prophylactic doses (booster shots) for healthcare and those with comorbidities began on January 10.

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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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