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On Wednesday, deadly rainstorms in the lower reaches of the Himalayas in Uttarakhand and northern Bengal claimed more lives, bringing the death toll from landslides and rising river levels in Uttarakhand to 52. According to officials, 5 people are still missing.

The road connection to Nainital was restored two days later. After landslide debris blocked all three routes to Nainital, the mountain city was cut off. “In the past three days, rescuers have evacuated and rescued approximately 8,000 people,” said DGP Ashok Kumar in Uttarakhand. In Haridwar, the Ganges flowed near the danger mark, and its powerful currents damaged the dikes.

Since Monday, five people have been killed in northern Bangladesh. On Wednesday, two girls were washed away in the raging Torsha River in Jaigaon, Alipurduar. Their bodies have not been recovered. The heavy downpour in North Bengal occurred after the low pressure area over Bihar intensified into a cyclonic circulation. At least a few bridges were damaged and a few roads collapsed.

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On Thursday, the meteorological bureaus in Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Jalpaiguri and Alipurduar warned of red warnings that there would be extremely heavy rain. Due to multiple landslides, several parts of Kalimpong were still cut off for most of Wednesday. Kalimpong DM R Vimala stated that 46 landslides occurred from Monday to Wednesday because Kalimpong had 335 mm of rainfall during this period.

In Himachal Pradesh, two national highways and 15 connecting roads are still closed. BRO officials stated that an avalanche occurred in the Patseo-Baralacha area and the snow is being cleared. Although traffic on the Spiti Highway has resumed, the Manali-Leh Highway remains closed.

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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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