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Time of India
13-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
3 years gone, but bus station revamp project yet to start
Ghaziabad: A plan to modernise three of Ghaziabad's busiest bus terminals — Kaushambi, Sahibabad, and Old Bus Adda — has been hit by repeated delays and will now be completed by 2028, four years past the original target. Proposed in 2021 by Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (UPSRTC), the project was meant to give depots an airport-like upgrade, including automated ticketing, digital information systems, AC lounges and enhanced security measures to offer passengers a modernised, comfortable experience. Together, the three depots operate around 800 buses daily, half of which run on long-distance routes to cities like Lucknow, Prayagraj, Gorakhpur, and destinations in Bihar and Uttarakhand. Yet, progress on the Rs 484-crore revamp remains minimal. You Can Also Check: Noida AQI | Weather in Noida | Bank Holidays in Noida | Public Holidays in Noida "Except for Old Bus Adda, where groundwork began a few months ago, work at Kaushambi and Sahibabad hasn't started," a senior UPSRTC official told TOI. "The entire process, from procedural delays to environmental clearances, has pushed timelines significantly." Kaushambi depot, spread across 24,284 sq metres, is to be redeveloped at an estimated cost of Rs 261 crore. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like The Most Beautiful Women In The World Undo Sahibabad depot, covering 15,000 sq metres, is projected to cost Rs 161 crore, while the 10,000 sq metre Old Bus Adda depot will be revamped for Rs 62 crore. The revamped Kaushambi terminal is to be linked with Sahibabad and Old Bus Adda with Ghaziabad rapid rail stations to streamline multimodal transport. These three terminals are among 23 across the state selected for overhaul. The terminals are being developed under a PPP model. Tenders were floated in Dec 2022, and one firm was selected for all three projects. But delays in environmental approvals, clearance from the forest department required to cut down 25 trees at Kaushambi depot, has held up execution. A UPSRTC official said funds were deposited under CAMPA, or Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority, for clearance, but the wait has dragged on. Complicating matters further is the logistical challenge of relocating operations during construction. "UPSRTC had initially considered shifting bus operations from Kaushambi to Arthala, but that plan didn't materialise," the UPSRTC official added. "We are now exploring temporary relocation to Anand Vihar Bus Terminal."
Time of India
10-07-2025
- Time of India
Veteran journalist Dilip Sinha dies in road accident
Lucknow: Veteran journalist Dilip Sinha lost his life after being hit by a speeding UPSRTC bus near Jiamau crossing in the Gautampalli area Wednesday. The 76-year-old journalist died on the spot, and the bus driver fled the scene. The police later handed over the body to the family after conducting a post-mortem. A resident of Patrakar Puram in Gomtinagar, Dilip Sinha lived with his wife Anshula and younger daughter Samantika Gandhi. His elder daughter Priyanka Gandhi lives nearby with her husband Devendra Pathak. According to his younger brother Kuldeep, Dilip left home around 3.30 pm on his scooter. Near Jiamau, a speeding bus from the Balrampur depot hit his vehicle from the side. The collision threw Sinha off balance, dragging him on the road. Police personnel rushed Sinha to Civil Hospital, where doctors declared him dead. ACP Hazratganj, Vikas Jaiswal, confirmed that CCTV footage helped trace the bus number, which reportedly went to Kanpur. Efforts are underway to arrest the driver. Sinha was a prominent name in Uttar Pradesh's media landscape, having worked with several reputed newspapers. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like So sánh mức trượt giá: Hợp đồng tương lai (CFD) Bitcoin vs Ethereum IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo He was an accredited freelance journalist at the time of his death and operated a YouTube channel titled 'Fourth Pillar.' Uttar Pradesh Assembly Speaker Satish Mahana also mourned Sinha's death, calling him a "fearless, committed, and thoughtful voice in journalism." Truck hits bike, LLB student dies A 22-year-old LLB student, Shobhit Singh, died after being hit by a speeding pickup truck near Amausi Metro Station on Kanpur Road on Thursday evening. He was returning home after buying books when the vehicle struck his bike. His brother, Sameer Singh, filed a complaint, following which Sarojini Nagar police registered an FIR against the unidentified driver. Lucknow: Veteran journalist Dilip Sinha lost his life after being hit by a speeding UPSRTC bus near Jiamau crossing in the Gautampalli area Wednesday. The 76-year-old journalist died on the spot, and the bus driver fled the scene. The police later handed over the body to the family after conducting a post-mortem. A resident of Patrakar Puram in Gomtinagar, Dilip Sinha lived with his wife Anshula and younger daughter Samantika Gandhi. His elder daughter Priyanka Gandhi lives nearby with her husband Devendra Pathak. According to his younger brother Kuldeep, Dilip left home around 3.30 pm on his scooter. Near Jiamau, a speeding bus from the Balrampur depot hit his vehicle from the side. The collision threw Sinha off balance, dragging him on the road. Police personnel rushed Sinha to Civil Hospital, where doctors declared him dead. ACP Hazratganj, Vikas Jaiswal, confirmed that CCTV footage helped trace the bus number, which reportedly went to Kanpur. Efforts are underway to arrest the driver. Sinha was a prominent name in Uttar Pradesh's media landscape, having worked with several reputed newspapers. He was an accredited freelance journalist at the time of his death and operated a YouTube channel titled 'Fourth Pillar.' Uttar Pradesh Assembly Speaker Satish Mahana also mourned Sinha's death, calling him a "fearless, committed, and thoughtful voice in journalism." Truck hits bike, LLB student dies A 22-year-old LLB student, Shobhit Singh, died after being hit by a speeding pickup truck near Amausi Metro Station on Kanpur Road on Thursday evening. He was returning home after buying books when the vehicle struck his bike. His brother, Sameer Singh, filed a complaint, following which Sarojini Nagar police registered an FIR against the unidentified driver.
Time of India
09-07-2025
- General
- Time of India
UPSRTC to hire women conductors via job fairs
Lucknow: UPSRTC is in the process of hiring around 5,000 female candidates directly as contract conductors. While 1,800 positions have been filled under the contract, to fill the remaining 3,200 positions, the corporation is organising job fairs. For the contract, it is mandatory for female candidates to be members of the UP National Rural Livelihood Mission and UP Skill Development Mission or to possess an NCC B certificate, NSS certificate or state and presidential awards from the Scout Guide organisation. Transport minister Dayashankar Singh said the job fairs would be organised from July 15 to July 25 in various regions, including Noida, Agra, Moradabad, Lucknow, Gorakhpur, Ghaziabad, Aligarh, Bareilly, Ayodhya, Varanasi, Meerut, Etawah, Hardoi, Devipatan, Azamgarh, Saharanpur, Jhansi, Kanpur, Chitrakoot Dham, Banda, and Prayagraj. Certificate verification will be conducted offline. Female candidates will be placed directly as contract conductors on the basis of marks scored in intermediate. Additionally, those with NCC B, NSS certificates or state and Presidential awards from the Scout Guide organisation will receive a 5% weightage on their intermediate scores. Female conductors will be paid at par with contract drivers/conductors and they will be appointed in their home districts. The Minister said that female candidates will receive training for the conductor position through the UP Skill Development Mission. In April, 1,800 female candidates were selected for the conductor position through job fairs, with 1,328 already appointed and the remaining undergoing training.
Time of India
08-07-2025
- Time of India
UPSRTC drivers, conductors get Rs 10,000 bonus for Kumbh duty
Lucknow: A bonus of Rs 10,000 each has been credited to the accounts of drivers and conductors of the Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (UPSRTC) who rendered their services during Mahakumbh 2025. This initiative was implemented as per the earlier announcement made by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. A total of Rs 24.7 crore was transferred to 24,071 employees, including 11,786 drivers and 12,285 conductors, under this scheme. Transport minister Dayashankar Singh expressed gratitude to the CM, stating that the bonus not only serves as a reward for the staff but will also motivate them to continue delivering excellent service in the future. He further informed that personnel from all 19 regions of the state were deployed during Mahakumbh 2025 and carried out their duties with utmost efficiency. Highlighting the scale of the event, the transport minister noted that over 66 crore devotees participated in the holy dip during Mahakumbh. He said, "Throughout the event, drivers and conductors of the UPSRTC performed their responsibilities with dedication, honesty, and promptness, ensuring safe and smooth travel for pilgrims."
Time of India
01-07-2025
- Time of India
UP govt plans seamless bus travel for KVT devotees
1 2 Varanasi: UP govt is gearing up for the holy month of Shravan and other major festivals like Kanwar Yatra and Raksha Bandhan by preparing a fleet of well-maintained roadways buses for devotees visiting Kashi Vishwanath Dham. The key directives include ensuring buses are in a good condition, providing organized bus services and instructing drivers and conductors to maintain polite behaviour with passengers. The aim is to provide a hassle-free experience for passengers during these significant events. Parshuram Pandey, regional manager of the UPSRTC said special preparations have begun for operating roadways buses in the Varanasi region during the upcoming festivals, especially kanwar yatra and raksha bandhan. Buses will be sent on routes only after being tested and cleaned. The windows and seats of the buses will be fixed before operation. All staff at bus stations, are instructed to behave politely with passengers and will be trained if necessary. Instructions have been issued to ensure passengers are treated courteously and dropped off at their destinations. He said that there will be better arrangements for seating, drinking water, accessible toilets, and cleanliness at bus stations. Monitoring will be conducted to ensure buses operate through all bus stations along the route. All drivers and conductors will be in uniform during duty. All announcement equipment at bus stations will be kept in working order, and the availability of first aid kits in all buses will be ensured. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Doctor's Day 2025 , messages and quotes!
