This story is from August 15, 2018

Adhaura, Mohania in Kaimur to get bus link

Adhaura, Mohania in Kaimur to get bus link
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PATNA: The state transport department will launch a non-AC bus service between Adhaura and Mohania in Kaimur district on the occasion of the Independence Day on Wednesday. Adhaura, a Maoist-infested block, is considered as one of the state’s remotest blocks.
State transport secretary Sanjay Kumar Agarwal said only one bus would ply on the route initially due to limited demand.
“People used to face a lot of inconvenience while travelling between Mohania and Adhaura in Kaimur due to lack of bus service. The hilly terrain adds to the woes of the locals. The bus service will also be a boon for teachers and government employees,” Kumar said.
“The bus will be flagged off by state transport minister Santosh Kumar Nirala as an Independence Day gift to the people of Adhaura and Mohania,” Kumar said, adding 50% of the seats will be reserved for women passengers.
The bus will make two trips per day. In the first trip, the bus will originate from Mohania at 6am and reach Adhaura at 8.30am via Bhabhua, Bhagwanpur, Telharkund, Tala, Gamharia, Garake and Jharpa. After an hour long break at Adhaura, the bus will depart for Mohania at 9.30am and reach its destination at 12 noon. In the second trip, the bus will leave Mohania and Adhaura at 12.30pm and 4pm, respectively. It will finally return to Mohania at 6.30pm. The distance between Adhaura and district headquarters Bhabua is 52km.
Kaimur DM Naval Kishore Choudhary said although Maoist activities have registered a sharp drop in the district, the area was once a safe haven for the rebels. “Private transporters do not want to do business in the area. Keeping this in mind, we had requested the state transport minister to start a bus service on the route. We are happy that our request has been accepted by the department. The bus service will be a major help for the people of the region,” Choudhary added.
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