Connect with us

Trending

India records nearly 1.80 lakh fresh Covid-19 cases; active cases cross 700,000-mark

Published

3 years ago

on

India records nearly 1.80 lakh fresh Covid-19 cases; active cases cross 700,000-mark

India reported another massive spike in 1,79,723 coronavirus disease (Covid-19) cases on Monday as variants of Omicron continued to spread rapidly in the country, according to data released by the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (Moff). The updated figures also show that the number of active cases has crossed the 700,000 mark.

India is witnessing a third wave of the Covid-19 pandemic as the virus rages across states, leading to a surge in daily infections. This is the fourth day that India’s daily statistics remain above the 100,000 mark.

The number of Omicron has also surged and now stands at 4,033, with Maharashtra having the highest number of infections (1,126). It was followed by Rajasthan (529), Delhi (513), Karnataka (441) and Kerala (333), according to the Health Ministry.

Advertisement

The ministry also reported 146 new deaths, bringing the total to 483,936. After Monday’s new infections, the cumulative number of cases stood at 3,57,07,727.

According to the Ministry of Health, the daily positivity rate soared to 13.29%, while the weekly positivity rate was 7.92%.

The ministry’s figures also showed that the national Covid-19 recovery rate fell to 96.98 per cent. In the past 24 hours, as many as 46,569 people have recovered, bringing the cumulative number to 3,45,00,172.

Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya will chair a meeting on Monday to review the pandemic situation in five states and one Union Territory (UT), news agency PTI reported.

Advertisement

The health ministers of Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Goa, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and the United Territories of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Dammam and Diu will be present.

On Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a high-level meeting to review the Covid-19 situation across the country where he directed the officials to speed up vaccinations.

Meanwhile, India began administering the ‘precaution dose’ of the Covid vaccine to frontline workers and senior citizens with comorbidities. Eligible beneficiaries can walk-in to their nearby vaccination centre and get the third dose, according to the Centre’s guidelines.

The guidelines also mandate the same vaccine to be administered to the beneficiary and no mix-match is allowed as of now. This means those who were administered with Covaxin as their first and second dose will receive the same as their ‘precautionary dose’, and people who received Covishield will be given the same vaccine again.

Advertisement

Complete News Source : Hindustan Times

Related Topics:
Continue Reading

Trending

DTC to start electric buses from 3 Delhi ISBTs to Noida airport by May end

Published

2 weeks ago

on

May 10, 2025

By

DTC to start electric buses from 3 Delhi ISBTs to Noida airport by May end

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.

Advertisement

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.
  • Group Media Publication
  1. Construction, Infrastructure and Mining   
  2. General News Platforms – IHTLive.com
  3. Entertainment News Platforms – https://anyflix.in/

Continue Reading
Anyskill-ads

Facebook

Trending

en Englishhi हिन्दी
en English