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Kerala’s famous snake rescuer battling for life after cobra bite

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Kerala’s famous snake rescuer battling for life after cobra bite

Vava Suresh, 48, a household name in Kerala who rescued more than 50,000 snakes and other animals, was fighting for his life at Kottayam Hospital after being bitten by a cobra on Monday.

He rushed to rescue Curry’s Cobra from another hospital, where he was recuperating after an accident last week, after a frantic phone call.

In 2020, he struggled for days on a ventilator after being bitten by a venomous snake.

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Residents of Kottayam Kurichi say Suresh was bitten while rescuing the 10-foot cobra. “We were in tears… Despite being bitten, he managed to put the snake safely in the sack. After a few minutes he lost consciousness,” one resident said.

Suresh told HT earlier in an interview that he has suffered more than 250 snakebites and has become a household name over the past two decades for his swift response to calls to save snakes and release them into the wild name. He is known for his knowledge of snakes. The Kerala Forest Department offered him a job, but he refused, saying he couldn’t dedicate his life to his first love. He delivered his expert opinion on a case in which a husband was convicted of biting his wife by a snake while she slept in Kolam.
In 2013, Prince Charles, heir to the British throne, met Suresh during a visit to Kerala, where he rescued more than 175 king cobras. “Even an elephant can die within an hour of being bitten by a king cobra. How did you save so many king cobras? You are a living miracle and my love to your reptile friend Salute,” Charles told Suresh.

Doctors had warned Suresh earlier that snake antivenom had little effect on him because he had been bitten so many times. In 2005, he was bitten by a cobra and lost his right index finger. Suresh also lost mobility in his right wrist after another bite. Snake antivenom and toxin damaged his liver and skin. A few years ago, an expat gifted Suresh a car to carry out his mission.

The state government has pledged to provide Suresh with the best possible treatment. “He is on a ventilator and doctors say he is not out of danger. We are sure that he will bounce back as before. The government will provide the best possible treatment,” State Minister V N Vasavan said after visiting Suresh.

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Health Minister Vena George said a special team of doctors would be set up to monitor his health.

Complete News SOurce : Hindustan Times

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

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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.

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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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