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Saoli Mitra, eminent theatre personality, actress dies at 73

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Shaoli Mitra, a well-known theatrical figure and daughter of legendary actors Sombhu Mitra and Tripti Mitra, died of a heart attack at her South Kolkata residence on Sunday.

Mitra, 73, a talented actor, director and playwright, died at her residence in South Kolkata at 3.40pm and was subsequently cremated at Siriti crematorium, without much fanfare, her death said close friend and theatre celebrity Arpita Ghosh.

Ghosh said she had been suffering from a heart-related condition but refused to be hospitalized and her condition worsened on Sunday.

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Ghosh said the famous actress wished to be cremated without any fanfare when she made her last wish to her close friend and showed a copy of her last wish.

Mitra, who won Sangeet Natak Akademi in 2003, Padma Shri in 2009 and Banga Bibhusan in 2012, will be remembered by her fans and critics for her solo performance as Draupadi in “Naathvati Anaathbat” (she also wrote the director) , and played Sita in “Sitakatha” or Bitata Bitangso. After working for many years in the famous troupe “Bahurupi” founded by Sambhu Mitra and Tripti Mitra, who immortalized the role of Amal in Tagore’s “Dakghar”, “Shaoli founded “Pacham Baidik” by introducing the acclaimed female liberation The repertoire created a precedent.

Drama celebrity Bibhas Chakraborty recalls his years of association with Shaori, beginning with her in Bohurupee when she was younger. “She was sick for many years, but never knew she would leave us so early,” Chakraborty said.

Posukhamar director Ghosh recalls how she became Shaoli’s biological daughter and how she avoided any publicity about her condition.

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Drama celebrity Rudraprasad Sengupta said Shaoli has been out of the public eye for some time due to illness, but her performance has captivated audiences over the years.

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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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