The AAP govt has been on an ‘unlocking’ spree in Delhi, but neglected Metro stations have served as a taunting reminder that we are still in a pandemic.
Delhi Metro trains, which were suspended in late March to combat spread of Covid-19, could start running under Unlock 4, though schools and colleges will likely remain closed.
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal for resumption of Metro services in a phased manner, says he has raised the issue with Centre and hopes a decision on it soon.
As people hesitantly take public transport amid the pandemic, experts say this a good time to ramp up bus services, improve last-mile connectivity and affect long term policy changes.
DMRC shut down Metro services on 22 March, three days before the nationwide lockdown came into effect, as India rallied to check the spread of Covid-19.
The maximum rise in cases (10) over the last 24 hours was reported from the Delhi Metro guarding unit. Two CISF personnel succumbed to the disease in the past two days.
According to new CISF rules, Aarogya Setu app and face masks will be compulsory for Delhi Metro passengers. Its personnel will have to maintain strict hygiene.
Entry and exit gates of 14 Delhi Metro stations including ITO, Mandi House, Patel Chowk, Lok Kalyan Marg, Pragati Maidan have been closed for commuters.
This phase belongs to the ‘non-aligned’ parties. They could play a critical role in the eventuality of a hung parliament, which looks much more likely than it did one month ago.
About 300 employees had called in sick Wednesday, allegedly in protest against mismanagement of airlines. Remaining staff given ultimatum to rejoin work by end of Thursday.
Chiman Singh, injured in 1971 India-Pakistan war, was discharged as non-pensioner in 1972. In his petition, he states denial of pension is contrary to settled law.
Even in the weeks leading up to Chamkila’s assassination there were massacres every other day. To airbrush all of this is sheer intellectual cowardice if not a crime.
COMMENTS