Coronavirus updates | January 24, 2021
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January 24, 2021 23:05 IST
From next week, the Centre will expand access to Bharat Biotech’s Covaxin to seven States in addition to the existing 12, the Health Ministry said in a briefing on Saturday.
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A health worker prepares to administer a COVID-19 vaccine to a hospital staff at a government Hospital in Jammu, on January 23, 2021.
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From next week, the Centre will expand access to Bharat Biotech’s Covaxin to seven States in addition to the existing 12, the Health Ministry said in a briefing on Saturday.
Nearly 1.4 lakh were vaccinated until 6 p.m. with Maharashtra polling nearly 21,751 inoculations followed by Bihar at 12,165 and Andhra Pradesh at 11,562. This brings the number in the first week since the vaccination drive began to 15,37,190 healthcare workers. Across India, 27,776 sessions have been organised since last Saturday and ideally there should have been 2.7 millio
APSRTC to create facilities for crew members in Hyderabad
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‘Plans are afoot to spend ₹12.85 crore for the purpose’
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‘Plans are afoot to spend ₹12.85 crore for the purpose’
The Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (APSRTC) has planned to create facilities for the bus crew members in Hyderabad.
ARSRTC Vice-Chairman and Managing Director R. P. Thakur on Sunday inspected the existing facilities at the BHEL bus station in Hyderabad. He, along with, RTC Executive Director (Operations) K.S. Brahmananda Reddy, Executive Director (Engineering) Krishna Mohan, Chief Civil Engineer Sreenivas and other officials, inspected the 2.25 acre facility and discussed how best the property could be improved.
Pandemic deprives APSRTC of its festival revenue
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January 24, 2021 01:28 IST
Sankranti earnings fell from ₹22 cr. in 2020 to ₹13 cr. this time in State: official
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Sankranti earnings fell from ₹22 cr. in 2020 to ₹13 cr. this time in State: official
Even as the cases are on the decline, the impact of the pandemic continues to be felt on many sectors. Bearing the brunt is the Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation(APSRTC), which, despite the festive season, has reported a sharp decline in revenues this Sankranti compared to last year.
While the corporation had earned ₹22 crore in the State during Sankranti holidays in 2020, it has registered ₹13 crore this time. In Anantapur, the RTC operated 108 buses earning ₹37.09 lakh compared to last year’s ₹1.16 crore.
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The Visakhapatnam region of the Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (APSRTC) has earned a revenue of ₹2.65 crore through the operation of 1,562 special buses from Visakhapatnam to various destinations in the State and to Hyderabad in Telangana State for the Sankranti festival.
Sankranti specials were operated from Visakhapatnam to Hyderabad, Vijayawada, Narasapur, Bhimavaram, Rajamahendravaram, Ichchapuram, Srikakulam, Sompeta, Parvathipuram, Bobbili and Vizianagaram from January 8 for the festival.
A total of 3,84,461 km were covered by the 908 buses operated before the festival, earning an income of ₹1,45,77,757 at ₹37.92 earning per km and Occupancy Ratio (OR) of 77%, Regional Manager M.Y. Danam said on Thursday.
APSRTC Vice-Chairman and Managing Director R.P. Thakur assuming office at his chambers in Vijayawada.
Senior IPS officer R.P. Thakur took over as Vice-Chairman and Managing Director of Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (APSRTC) on Monday.
Mr. Thakur served as Director-General of Police, Head of the Police Force, Director-General Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) and as Commissioner, Printing and Stationery. He was the recipient of Indian Police Medal in 2003, Antrik Suraksha Seva Padak in 2004, and President Police Medal for his distinguished service in 2011. He also received Police Medal for Gallantry.
Speaking on the occasion, he said: “APSRTC with largest fleet is operating 12,000 buses in 45 lakh km per day and is transporting 64 lakh passengers daily.” He thanked Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy for giving opportunity to serve the organisation.