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Delhi Caps Cost Of Covid RT-PCR Test At ₹ 800, Down From ₹ 2,400

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Delhi Caps Cost Of Covid RT-PCR Test At ₹ 800, Down From ₹ 2,400

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has slashed the price of RT-PCR tests – the gold standard for detecting COVID-19 – by two-thirds to ₹ 800 in the city.
Though these tests are being conducted free of cost in Delhi’s government hospitals, they can cost up to ₹ 2,400 in private laboratories.

“I have directed that the rates of RT-PCR tests be reduced in Delhi. Whereas tests are being conducted free of cost in government establishments, this (price cut) will help those who get their tests done in private labs,” Mr Kejriwal tweeted.

Many states, including Maharashtra, Rajasthan and Tamil Nadu, capped the cost of RT-PCR tests after India’s top medical research body ICMR said in May it would no longer regulate the price, and that this would now have to be done by each state individually.

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The cost of an RT-PCR test has come under the scrutiny of the Supreme Court, which is hearing a plea seeking directions to cap the cost at ₹ 400 across the country.

The plea claims that different rates are being charged across the country whereas the cost of the test actually works at just ₹ 200. It said the cost of RT-PCR test was fixed between ₹ 900 to ₹ 2,800 by various state governments and Union Territories.

To increase testing amid the second wave in September, the Delhi government had said residents no longer needed a doctor’s prescription to take a coronavirus test. People need to carry Aadhaar card as proof of their address in Delhi and fill up forms from the Indian Council of Medical Research, which is the country’s nodal agency of the battle against coronavirus, the government had said.

Monday’s move to slash price comes amid a third wave of coronavirus infections.

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So far, Delhi has recorded more than 5.6 lakh COVID-19 cases with 9,066 deaths. The city’s daily coronavirus infections remained below the 5,000-mark for second day on Sunday with 4,906 fresh infections with 68 deaths.

Delhi was logging almost 100 Covid-related deaths a day in the week ending Sunday.

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Greater Noida Land hurdle cleared for road linking Knowledge Park 3 with LG chowk

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Greater Noida Land hurdle cleared for road linking Knowledge Park 3 with LG chowk

The Greater Noida authority is set to issue a tender to finalise a contractor to build a 1.5km stretch of a key road connecting LG Chowk to the education hub in sector Knowledge Park 3. The private firm owning the land has agreed to give it away for the road project after 15 years of negotiations. The authority will build a central verge, drainage network, horticulture.

work to beautify the road, which has witnessed frequent road accidents due to its half-built state. The authority will issue a tender to finalise a contractor, approving a budget of ₹31 crore for the project. The road is expected to take six months to build, as the current road is half-built from the education hub to LG Chowk and the other half is not built due to land issues.

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Greater Noida is set to build a bridge across the Hindon river, connecting the education hub road to Noida’s busy areas. The work has been expedited after resolving a land dispute, as the road will witness heavy traffic once the bridge is ready. The authority will build a central verge, drainage network, and horticulture work to beautify the road, which has experienced frequent.

Road accidents due to its half-built nature. Once the bridge is completed, commuters will travel through the road with ease and reach Noida from Greater Noida in five minutes. The bridge and road stretch will alleviate the need for commuters heading towards LG Chowk and Surajpur to traverse the Noida-Greater Noida Expressway up to Pari Chowk, reducing travel.

Distance by at least 10 kms and easing congestion around Pari Chowk The Greater Noida Authority has resolved a longstanding land acquisition issue, paving the way for the construction of a crucial 1.5 km road linking LG Chowk to Knowledge Park 3. This development is expected to significantly alleviate traffic congestion at Pari Chowk.

  • Project Overview: The proposed six-lane road will feature three lanes in each direction, service roads, a central verge, and a comprehensive drainage system. These enhancements aim to improve traffic flow The road is being connected with Noida’s sectors 144, 145, and 146 through a new and do bridge being built across Hindon and enhance connectivity between key educational hubs in the region and reduce waterlogging during the monsoon season.
  • Land Acquisition Resolution: The land, previously owned by Super Cassettes Industries Ltd (T-Series), was a major bottleneck for the project. After extensive negotiations, the company has agreed to provide the necessary land for the road construction. Under the agreement, T-Series will retain 40% of the undeveloped land against external development fees, while the Greater Noida Authority will acquire.
  • Impact on Commuters: The new road is anticipated to benefit approximately 5 lakh people, providing a smoother and more efficient route between Knowledge Park 3 and LG Chowk. This will not only ease daily commutes but also support the region’s growing educational and commercial sectors This initiative reflects the Greater Noida Authority’s commitment to enhancing urban infrastructure.
  • A major hurdle has been cleared for the construction of a crucial 1.5 km road linking Knowledge Park 3 with LG Chowk in Greater Noida. The road aims to ease traffic congestion connectivity in the region, particularly benefiting the educational hubs.
  • The road project, designed to be a six-lane road with three lanes in each direction, will feature service roads, a central verge, and an efficient drainage system. These improvements are expected to enhance traffic flow and reduce waterlogging during the monsoon season, contributing to smoother commutes for the local population.
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