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PM Modi chairs key Covid-19 meet, virtually meets top govt officials

On Saturday, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi (Narendra Modi) presided over an important meeting with senior government officials to discuss the situation of India’s coronavirus disease (Covid-19) and the nationwide efforts to contain the pandemic. Vaccination procedures. This development occurs as people are increasingly concerned about the Omicron variant of the coronavirus, which was first discovered in South Africa and widely recognized by global infectious disease experts as carrying frequent mutations and a faster spread.

According to the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), today’s high-level meeting was actually chaired by Narendra Modi. Cabinet Secretary Rajiv Gauba, Prime Minister PK Mishra’s Chief Secretary, Union Health Minister Rajesh Bhushan and Niti Aayog member (Health) VK Paul were among the participants.

This is the second such meeting of the Prime Minister this month. Earlier on November 3, he met with officials from areas with low vaccination rates and their respective chief ministers.

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Earlier today, Prime Minister Modi received a request from Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal (Arvind Kejriwal) to stop all flights from countries affected by the Omicron variant of the new coronavirus. It is worth noting that India has added several countries, including Hong Kong and Israel, to the list. Passengers need to take additional measures when entering the country, including infection testing after arrival.

The Omicron variant of the coronavirus was first discovered in South Africa and has since spread to several other countries, including Israel and Hong Kong. According to reports, in view of the recent relaxation of visa restrictions and the opening of international travel, this variant has a large number of mutations, and therefore has a serious impact on the country’s public health.

However, according to the central government, India has not reported cases of the Omicron coronavirus variant, although concerns remain high. According to an announcement issued by the Federal Ministry of Health on Saturday, the country has reported 8,318 new Covid-19 cases in the past 24 hours, and the death toll has climbed to 4,67,933.

There are 10,967 new collections, for a total collection of 3,39,88,797. The current recovery rate is 98.34%, the highest since March 2020. Active cases accounted for less than 1% of the total number of cases, and the current number is 0.31%, which is the lowest since March 2020, at 107019 cases.

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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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