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No cases of Omicron Covid-19 variant in India, says health minister Mandaviya

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No cases of Omicron Covid-19 variant in India, says health minister Mandaviya

Concerned about the imminent threat of the new Omicron or the B.1.1.529 variant of Covid-19, the federal government said on Tuesday that so far, the country has not reported cases of this variant. During the winter session of the parliament that day, the Federal Minister of Health and Family Welfare Mansukh Mandaviya issued the above statement in the House of Commons.

“So far, India has not reported a case of the Omicron Covid-19 variant,” the news agency ANI quoted the minister as saying during question time. “We are checking suspicious cases immediately and performing genome sequencing. We have learned a lot during the Covid crisis. Today, we have a lot of resources and laboratories. We can deal with any situation,” the minister further quoted. The day before the minister made the above remarks, according to reports, senior government officials also stated on Monday that no cases of this variant have been found in India, fearing that it is more contagious.

However, according to the news agency PTI, officials also stated that they are accelerating the results of genome analysis of international passengers who have recently arrived in India. At the same time, the center’s “Har Ghar Dastak” door-to-door vaccination campaign has been extended, and the Federal Ministry of Health stated that it will continue until December 31. The focus is to vaccinate all eligible people in the country with the first dose and complete the second dose. The backlog of vaccinations.

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On Tuesday, the Federal Ministry of the Interior announced that the country’s existing Covid-19-related restrictions will be extended to the end of the year (December 31). The ministry also emphasized that in view of the emergence of Omicron variants, it is necessary to strictly abide by the recommendations issued by the Union Ministry of Health.

Earlier in the day, Federal Minister of Health Rajesh Bhushan held a review meeting with states and federal territories. During the meeting, they were advised to strengthen the Covid-19 testing of international travelers, strengthen testing infrastructure, and trace their contacts.

The Ministry of Health said in a statement: “The Minister of Trade Union Health advises states not to relax their vigilance and maintain strict vigilance for international passengers entering the country through various airports, ports and land border crossings.”

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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