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Bihar bandh: Roads blocked, tyres burnt in Patna during Railway job exam stir

Protesters blocked roads in Patna and burned tires on Friday in support of a band assembled by student-backed groups and political parties over alleged discrepancies in railway recruitment exams.

Several student organisations, including the leftist All India Students Association (AISA), have joined the band’s call to protest against alleged irregularities in the Railway Recruitment Board’s 2021 Non-Technical Popular Category (RRB-NTPC) exam.

At least four people have been arrested for vandalism amid reports of vandalism amid ongoing protests that began earlier this week, while several others, including teachers at prominent coaching institutions, were arrested for inciting and condoning violence .

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Meanwhile, the state’s major coalition of opposition parties expressed support for the student-led band’s call, while several members of the ruling Nitish Kumar-led NDA government urged authorities to withdraw all complaints against protesters.

The instigators, who are mostly job-seekers for railway jobs, allegedly burned four empty carriages of a stationary train in Gaya on Wednesday and blocked rail traffic between Gaya and Jahanabad. Many of them are also involved in stopped trains such as Rajendra Nagar-New Delhi Tejas Rajdhani express, Sampoorna Kranti express, South Bihar Expres and Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Express to Mumbai.

Nearly five hours of protests were also held in Patna, Bagarpur and Sasalaam, Gaya, Bhojpur, Buksar, Muzaffarput and Samstipur districts on Tuesday and Wednesday Activity.

The Ministry of Railways has set up a committee to review protesters’ grievances. This comes a day after the ministry issued a bulletin on January 25, 2022, that “railway job seekers engaged in sabotage/illegal activities may face lifetime ban” from government jobs.

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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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