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Amid the crises in Russia and Ukraine, the Indian embassy said on Monday that the weekend curfew in Kyiv had been lifted. The embassy advised students to go to the train station, adding that Ukrainian Railways used special trains for evacuation.

“The weekend curfew in Kyiv was lifted. All students are advised to go to the train station to continue to the western region. Ukrainian Railways used special trains for evacuation.”

On Sunday, Foreign Minister Harsh Vardan Shringra said that the Indian government has launched a multi-pronged evacuation plan called “Operation Ganges” to evacuate Indian citizens stranded in Ukraine. The center has also set up a special Twitter account “OpGanga Helpline” to help evacuate Indians from Ukraine as part of Operation Ganga. Given the current emergency, the Indian government is covering the cost of the evacuation.

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The Twitter account lists helpline numbers for Hungary, Poland, Romania, the Slovak Republic – all countries that border Ukraine. The MEA has sent a team of Russian-speaking officers there to help with the evacuation process. Border crossings to Hungary and Romania are working, but exports to Poland are congested as thousands of Ukrainians and foreigners try to leave the country through this point.

Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will reportedly dispatch four union ministers to Ukraine’s neighbouring country on Monday to coordinate the evacuation of stranded Indians amid Russia’s ongoing military operation in Ukraine.

The four ministers that are most likely to go to Ukraine’s neighbouring countries are–Hardeep Singh Puri, Jyotiraditya Scindia, Kiren Rijiju, and Gen (Retd) VK Singh. These Ministers will be going as special envoys of India.

Prime Minister Modi also held a second high-level meeting on the current situation in Ukraine, especially the evacuation of Indian citizens.

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Prime Minister Modi held a two-hour meeting with Foreign Minister Jay Shankar, Foreign Minister Hash Shringra, Cabinet Secretary Rajiv Koba and many senior officials on the current situation in Ukraine.

As part of Operation Ganges, India has launched a special operation of Air India to evacuate Indian nationals from Ukraine. Five flights have so far brought hundreds of Indians back to Delhi and Mumbai.

Complete News Source : Mint

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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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