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According to data from the Coalition Ministry of Health on Thursday, as many as 41 districts in 17 states reported a weekly Covid-19 positive rate of more than 10%. It further stated that the positive rate found in 63 regions in 21 states is between 5% and 10%.

According to the ministry, the number of Covid cases in the Lahar and Spiti regions of Himachal Pradesh increased by 64.71%, the highest among all regions in the country this week. Kolkata and Howrah in West Bengal followed closely, with weekly cases surged 49.60% and 35.33%, respectively. The Ministry of Health further stated that at least 7 areas have a weekly positive rate of more than 20%.

In West Bengal and Mizoram, seven districts report a weekly positive rate of more than 10%, the highest among the states, while Maharashtra has six such districts and Delhi has five. The list includes the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Arunachal Pradesh, Bihar, Chandigarh, Goa, Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Sikkim and Uttar Pradesh. Among other major regions, the Mumbai suburbs reported a weekly positive rate of 22.65% and Mumbai’s 20.70%. In Delhi, the northwest area is 14.23%, the south area is 11.84%, the east area is 11.12%, and the west area is 10.11%. The Serchchip district of Mizoram State reported a positive rate of 29% this week.

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On Wednesday, the ministry stated that with the country’s daily increase in Covid-19 cases, eight areas-Mumbai, Kolkata, Thane, suburban Mumbai, downtown Bangalore, Pune, Chennai and North Paraganas 24 Regions-Becoming a worrying emerging region.

At the same time, the ministry stated that the coverage rate of the first dose of people over 18 years old was 90.8%, and the rate of the second dose was 65.9%. The ministry also stated that among people between the ages of 15 and 17, the vaccination campaign was opened on January 3 and more than 106 million doses were vaccinated.

India has reported 90,928 new Covid-19 cases and 325 deaths in the past 24 hours. The number of active cases reached 285,401.

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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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