25 December VOL. 13 • ISSUE 198 PAGES 12 • PRICE ` 1 2019 WEDNESDAY RNI No. MAHEN/2007/21778 POSTAL REGN. NO. NMB/154/2017-19/VASHI MDG POST OFFICE NEWS IN Chain protest held at Airoli BRIEF No detention camp demanding completion of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar’s Mayor from to come up in NM: Yiwu City, China Memorial in 90 days praises The work has been going on Navi Mumbai Uddhav Thackeray for the last 9 years The Mayor of Yiwu City, China who came for By Chandrashekhar Hendve protest was held by a visit to the satellite city AIROLI: Angry Dr. Babasaheb said that Navi Mumbai is The government doesn’t want to with the slow pace of Ambedkar Smarak “unique city” and its future is “even brighter”. He was create fear among citizens welcomed by Navi Mum- bai’s Mayor Jaywant Su- tar… By Abhitash D.Singh (More on page 5) NAVI MUMBAI: In view of the nationwide pro- 3 kg 600 grams test against the Citizen- ship Amendment Act, of marijuana Maharashtra Chief seized Minister, Uddhav The couple, who Thackeray has reported- used to sell marijuana in ly scrapped the decision Nagzari village in Taloja of the former Chief Min- Ghotkamp, have been ar- ister, Devendra Fad- rested by a special nar- navis to develop a deten- work of Dr. Babasa- Samiti, Navi Mum- cotics team division-2. tion centre in Navi heb Ambedkar bai on 24th December, Memorial at Sector The team has seized Mumbai. He assured Contd. on pg. 5 marijuana weighing 3 kg that his government 15, Airoli, a chain 600 grams from the cou- doesn’t want to create Maharashtra CM Ud- among the Muslim com- ple, who have been iden- fear among the citizens. dhav Thackeray and munity over it. The CM tified as Ashok Mhatre and On Monday a dele- discussed in detail assured that if the CAA Vatsala Mhatre. gation led by some about the inconvenience or NRC is implemented The Special Enforce- MLAs from the Muslim and the confusion over Contd. on pg. 3 ment Squad in the Divi- community met the the CAA and the fear sion-2 had received infor- mation that the couple liv- ing in Nagzari village in The toilets at Kharkopar Taloja were selling mari- juana from their house. Accordingly, at around Station remain closed 3pm on Saturday, Assis- tant Police Inspector After a year of the commencement Rahul Sonawane and his team raided the house of the station, the toilets remain closed number-506 in Nagzari By Abhitash D. Singh village. They found the KHARKOPAR: The marijuana hidden in two amenities at the plastic bags. Kharkopar station, which was initiated in November 2018 with fanfare, remains a dis- tant dream for the com- muters. Even after one year, one side of the toi- let, for both men and women, remains closed. Many commut- pleas have fallen on ticket counter of ers at the station have deaf ears. Kharkopar Station. been demanding its The toilets are locat- opening, but so far, the ed on two sides of the Contd. on pg. 4 www.newsband.in | [email protected] 2 Wednesday, 25 December 2019 Holiday Special Trains on Bhavnagar - PUBLIC NOTICE This is to inform that purchase of said proper- Mangaluru route via KR route ty i.e. Flat No. 203, Plot No. 10, Ghanashyam Bhuvan, Sector - 3, Ghansoli, Navi Mumbi - By Ashok Dhamija Halts includes Panvel Jn and Roha too 11 Second Class 400701 has been initiated the purchaser here- NAVI MUMBAI: Sleeper, Four General by invites legal claims or objections from any Western Railway have Second, Two Generator decided to run Special Car Coaches. one having legal interest on +91 9323999876 Trains between The above Special mobile number within seven days from the date Bhavnagar – Mangalu- Train will halt at Sihor of publication of this notice. ru Jn. to clear extra Jn. , Songadh, Dola Date : 25-12-2019 rush of passengers Jn., Botad Jn., Viram- during Winter / gam Jn., Ahmedabad Christmas 2019 / New Jn., Vadodra Jn., P.F. paid Rs. /- Advocate SHASHANK CHOUDHARY Year 2020 in co- Bharuch Jn., Surat, PUBLIC NOTICE ordination with Central Vapi, Vasai Road, IN THE COURT OF THE CIVIL COURT (SENIOR DIVISION) /Konkan Railway. The Panvel Jn, Roha, AT THANE COURT AT THANE details are as under : Khed, Chiplun, Ratna- Civil Misc Application No.783 of 2019 For representational purpose only SURESH VITTHAL JUNGHARE Age 39 Years } Train No. 09204 giri, Kankavali, Residing at:- B- 403, Sai Sangat, Plot No.-4, } Bhavnagar - Mangalu- third day. On its 2019. The Train will Sawantwadi Road, Sector-3, Sanpada, Navi Mumbai, } ru Jn. Special on return journey Train reach Bhavnagar at Thivim, Madgaon Jn., Thane, Maharashtra 400705 } Applicant special fare will leave No. 09203 Mangaluru 17:15 hrs on the next Karwar, Kumta, V/s from Bhavnagar at Jn. - day. Mookambika Road Nil } Opponent 21:00 hrs on Wednes- Bhavnagar Special on The above Special Byndoor, Udupi and WHEREAS the above named applicant has filed the PETITION FOR PROBATE UNDER SECTION 222 AND SECTION 276 day 25th December special fare will leave will have a total of 22 Mulki Stations. OF THE INDIAN SUCCESSION ACT, 1925 in respect of the 2019. The Train will from Mangaluru LHB Coaches. This Passengers are properties mentioned hereinunder in the schedule are standing in reach Mangaluru Jn. at 09:00 hrs on includes One 2 Tier requested to kindly the name of deceased VITTHAL BABAJI JUNGHARE , who Jn. at 06:20 hrs on the Friday 27th December AC, Four 3 Tier AC, avail the services died at Navi Mumbai, on 10/01/2019. AND WHEREAS if any person has objection, title, claim, share etc. in the properties hereinunder mentioned then they may appear Running of One way Special Train on Mangaluru Jn. – Chandigarh Route in person or through their Advocate, objecting this application, if no one appears and objects, for the same within 30 days from the date By Ashok Dhamija 2019. of this notice, then this Hon’ble Court will proceed to pass the Panvel Southern Railway has decided to run The above Special will include Two 3 Tier AC , necessary orders thereon. One Way Special Train from Mangaluru Jn. to Eight Second Class Sleeper, Six General Second Schedule of Property “A” Chandigarh via Konkan Railway route with halt Class, One Pantry Car and One SLR Coaches. Half share in the Flat addressing at B- 403, Sai Sangat, Plot No.- at Panvel Jn. to clear extra rush of passengers in The Train will halt at Udupi, Karwar, Madgaon 4, Sector-3, Sanpada, Navi Mumbai, Thane, Maharashtra 400705 Schedule of Property “B” co-ordination with Northern Railway. The details Jn., Thivim, Sawantwadi Road, Ratnagiri, Chip- Full share in the shop addressing at Ground floor Devi Annapuran are as under: lun, Roha, Panvel, Vasai Road, Surat, Vododra Jn., Premises CHS Shop No. 27 A, Plot No. 8 , Sector-18 Vashi , Train No. 06039 Mangaluru Jn. - Chandigarh Anand, Palanpur Jn., Ajmer Jn., Rewari Jn., Navi Mumbai 400703 T One-way Special will leave from Mangaluru Jn. at Rohtak Jn. and Ambala Cantt. Stations. Schedule of Property “C” 21:15 hrs on Friday 27 Dec, 2019. The Train will Passengers are requested to kindly avail the Full share in the shop addressing at Shri Satyam Co-operative reach Chandigarh at 19:00 hrs on Monday 30 Dec, services. Housing Society Shop No. 10 plot no. 51 Sector 20 Kharghar, Navi Mumbai Sd- Clerk of the Court PUBLIC NOTICE CHANGE OF NAME Assistant Superintendent Notice is given to the public that my clients Smt. Manisha Sunanto I have changed my name from MIZANUR SAKE Civil Court S.D. Thane. Ghosh is the owner of Apartment No. PL-5B/19/2, Gr. Floor, to MIJANUR SHAIKH as per affidavit dated 24th December Building No. 19, Tirthraj Apartment Owners Association, Plot No. 2019 9/3, Sector No. 9, New Panvel which was purchased by her from Poonnaserry Appakutty Balan vide Conveyance Deed of SPECIAL OFFER Apartment dated 29/10/2003 which registered with Sub-Registrar CHANGE OF NAME CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENT Panvel-1 under Sr. No. 3031/2003 dated 29/10/2003. The Original of chain title document of the said Apartment being 1) I have changed my name from ARIF BILLA SAKE ON REAL ESTATE Conveyance Deed dated 19/12/1994 by Shri. Vanarase Avinash to ARIF BILLA SHAIKH as per Maharashtra Govern- (Buying /Selling /Paying Guest etc.) Vasamtrao in favor of Shri. Kothapali Shriniwasa registered under ment Gazette Reg No. M-1967843 Sr. No. 3145/1994 dated 18/12/1994 2) Transfer Permission issued A 20 word classified in NEWSBAND by CIDCO in favor of Shri. Kothapali Shriniwasa 3) Stamp duty will cost you only Rs 200/- + GST paid receipt dtd. 07/04/1998 4) Stamp duty paid receipt dtd. 04/02/ 2003 5) Final Transfer order of CIDCO in favor of Kothapali for direct buyers and sellers. Shriniwasa 6) Final Transfer order issued by CIDCO in favor of Mr. Poonnaserry Appakutty Balan 7) Final Transfer order dtd. 31/ For details, call : 10/2003 issued by CIDCO in favor of Smt. Manisha Sunanto Ghosh is lost and not traceable. 20870513, 27815380 Therefore anybody having any claim or encumbrance by way of inheritance, sale, mortgage, charge, Gift or lien etc of any kind on the above property on the basis of the above document should inform the same within seven days of Publication of this notice to ATTENTION READERS the undersigned. While every effort is made to check the genuineness of Sd/- party/parties inserting ads in this paper, we cannot be held Adv. Walke & Associates responsible for the truthfulness of its contents. The publish- S-9/B-1, 2nd fl., Centurion Mall, ers, Editor and/or the staff cannot be held responsible for Sector 19A. Plot 88-89, any loss or damage due to transactions that they may enter Nerul, Navi Mumbai into guided by the ads. Date: 25-12-2019 Mob.: 8652112282

Printed and owned by Kailash Shankarlalji Gindodia Published by Shiv Kailash Gindodia Editor : Varda Sharma Printed at Siddhakala Print Media & Publications Pvt. Ltd. Plot No. W-230, T.T.C. Ind. Area, MIDC, Khairane, Navi Mumbai – 400 710 and published at 1313/1314, 13th Floor, Real Tech Park, Plot No. 39/2, Sec. 30A, Vashi, Navi Mumbai 400 703. • RNI No. MAHENG2007/21778 • Postal Regn. No. NMB/154/2014-16/Vashi MDG Post Office • ABC Certificte No. 133/2106 Phone : 2087 0513 / 2781 5380 Telefax : 2781 5380 e-mail : [email protected] website : www.newsband.in www.newsband.in | [email protected] 3 Wednesday, 25 December 2019 The citizens of Sukapur bid 2019 Diabetes Guidance Camp goodbye by donating blood held at Bhatia School Opposition Leader Pritam Mhatre attends the camp

By Chandrashekhar Hendve Sukapur decided to bid was supported by HDFC NAVI MUMBAI: De- the year 2019 goodbye Bank, Panvel. cember is the time of and welcome 2020 in a Every year, in the Christmas and New unique way. 42 residents month of December, the Year celebrations. from the society donat- state experiences major Many citizens take va- ed blood on this occasion. blood shortage. The PANVEL: As free Di- ed valuable advice to in Panvel and the Mu- cation from office and The blood bank of State Blood Transfusion abetes Guidance Camp the students. sical Exercise and Ra- travel abroad and in Pravate Hospital and Council has urged so- was organised at Bhatia Dr. Shubhda Neil jyoga Meditation Camp School New Panvel on stunned everyone by is going to organize such various states in India. Research Center, which cial organizations, blood th Entertainment pro- is making a significant banks, private institu- Sunday, 22 December, doing all her musical camps from 12 March, grams and food festi- contribution in the tions and temples to or- 2019. Opposition Lead- yoga performance. 2020 from 6 pm to 7 pm vals are held in many health sector of Navi ganize blood donation er Pritam Mhatre was More than 500 people and from 5 am to 6 pm residential societies. Mumbai, organized the camps, but there blood the chief guest for the were present during regularly. The residents of Sam- blood donation camp on shortage continues in event. the camp. The organiz- Present on the occa- ruddhi Bhoomi Cooper- Sunday, December India during the holi- B K Tara Didi Rajyo- ers thanked Bhatia sion were the Principal ative Society at 22nd 2019. The camp day period. ga Meditation expert School Management of Bhatia School New spoke about the ways to and Principal for con- Panvel, corporator Pre- attain peace with the ducting such a commu- ity George, Dr. Surekha Pranali, Bhumika Brace Powers FSI’s Huge Win help of Rajyoga Medita- nity-wide appreciation Mohkar, Prajyoti Mha- tion that can help in program. tre, Sarika Bhagat, By Ashok Dhamija overcoming a number To control the spread Aruna Dabhane, the NAVI MUMBAI: Twin of diseases. Dr. Kirti of this disease and to Panvel Panchayat strikes by Pranali Sh- Samudra, well known bring awareness world- Committee chairperson etty and young Bhumi- Diabetes Specialist, BK wide, the Panvel Munic- Varsali Deshekar, Yogi- ka Mane each ensured Dr. Shubhda Neil, Mu- ipal Corporation in col- ta Pardhi Zilla Par- city Nerul based Foot- sical Exercise / Rajyo- laboration with Prajap- ishad member, Nisha ball School of India (FSI) ga Meditation Special- ita Brahma Kumaris Sharma Lion and the register a thumping 7- ist and mentor provid- Divine Word University Club president. 0 win over Samuel Foot- ball Academy, Mumbai in a play-off league match of the 2nd WIFA Women’s Football League 2019- Football School of India (Blue Jersey) were the run away 2020, at the Cooperage winners in their play-off league match against Samuel ground. Football Academy Striker Pranali with more goals scored minute got the other struck her first goal in her first goal in the two goals to complete the ninth minute to 15th minute and netted the big win. open the scoring for the her second and the RESULTS: Football local outfit and latter teams sixth goal in the School of India 7 converted a penalty in 72nd minute. In (Pranali Shetty 2, Bhu- the 83rd minute for her between, national level mika Mane 2, Jyoti Me- second goal. Bhumika, footballers Jyoti Mehra hra, Yashmita Mahatre) who was outstanding 58th minute and Yash- beat Samuel Football and could have finished mita Mahatre 60th Academy, Mumbai 0. No detention will be protected, he These foreign nationals said. are kept in detention cen- camp... The Chief Minister tres till they complete Diadem Miss India 2019 runner up winner Miss Shama Shaikh was felicitated by Andhra Contd. from pg. 1 while clearing the doubt their documentation pro- Mahasabha New Panvel on their 29th anniversary which was held on 22nd December in the state in future about the detention cen- cess for deportation. 2019. Everyone welcomed her with immense pride and gave her best wishes for her than it will be imple- tre said that the centre The Nerul site where bright future. (By Abhitash D.Singh) mented for all the reli- which was proposed to the Fadnavis govern- gions and not just Mus- be developed in Nerul ment had proposed to Send us your problem at [email protected] lim community. The was meant for foreign develop the detention with pictures and we will try and ensure rights of all the citizens nationals involved in centre currently lies va- in Maharashtra state drug peddling cases. cant. that the authorities take action www.newsband.in | [email protected] 4 Wednesday, 25 December 2019 CR All India Railway Cue

Issue : 198 25 December, 2019 Sports Champions Need for an introspection Over the last few weeks, there has been a stupendous increase in the crime graph. Cases of daylight robbery, chain snatching etc. are on the rise while the detection rate has remained abysmal. This has instilled a sense of insecurity amongst the residents. The non chalant attitude of the many po- lice officials, non friendly image of the police department and the difficult legal procedures have only helped in eroding the image further. This is an era of specialization. Considering the competitiveness that one has to face, success in any field, to a great extent, depends on specialization. This adage applies to the police department as well. The present day work- ing in the police department makes it imperative for the officials to carry out Sanjeev Mittal, General Manager, CR (3rd from Right) hands over the All India Railway a wide range of duties, which in turn adversely affects their performance as Cue Sports Championship Gold medal to Ashok Shandilya and his CR eam mates prime security providing agency. The police today have no defined duties, By Ashok Dhamija nowned players. same was received by which varies from nabbing criminals to providing security to the VVIPs to The Central Railway On the occasion Arjuna awardee, Ashok making bandobast for dharnas & community celebrations, to managing traffic, (CR) team indomitable Sanjeev Mittal, Gener- Shandilya, Senior mediating in disputes, providing security cover to the politicians during elec- form during the course al Manager, Central Sports Officer, CR (win- tions and election rallies and what not. It is because of this multi faceted of the All India Railway Railway gave away ner of World Billiard duty requirement that the performance of police in Mumbai and Navi Mum- Cue Sports Champion- medals to all the win- Championship and bai is lack luster and they fail to perform their prime duty that of providing ship 2019-20 earned ners in various events Asian Games Gold med- security to the residents, which is what they are actually created for. Limit- them the overall crown. of the likes of Billiards, allist) along with his ed force equipped with arms of the stone- age era with unlimited working Organised by the Cen- Snooker, Six-Red team mates. Also hours is finding itself at the receiving end especially when the nature of tral Railway Sports As- Snooker, Nine Ball Pool present on the occasion crime is getting sophisticated and complex. As is said power corrupts per- sociation (CRSA) the events and the overall were S P Vavre, Presi- event also featured a Championship trophy dent, CRSA and Princi- son, the same is true to great extent for the police force also, which wields Ladies Box Cricket to the CR team, during pal Chief Electrical En- legitimate and some times even illegitimate powers. Lack of commitment match between GM XI the closing function gineer, Shri Dhruvjyo- and weak morale are visible in the police force today leading to disgust in the and DRM XI and Exhi- that was held at the ti Sengupta, General society and police as a profession carries a very poor image. bition of trick Snooker / Central Railway Sports Secretary, CRSA and The police alone cannot be blamed for this sorry state of affairs. Huge Billiards shots by re- Complex, Parel. The FA&CAO(S&W), CR interferences from the politicians who treat the police department as per- sonal employees, has also contributed towards its poor performances. Trans- fers and postings make lot of news these days where merits rarely count. This has put a big question mark on the working of the police department Subdued celebrations… and there is an eminent need for revamping the whole system especially in view of the recent scam. The police department needs to go in for specialized forces for different works like for example crime branch, VVIPs security, traffic department etc. It is heartening to note that recently efforts have been made to modern- ize the department, but the forces should be imparted specialized training in dealing with particular kind of crimes especially in view of new types of crimes like financial and cyber crimes. Further, the city police have also been instructed not to provide VIP escorts on the route from Mumbai to Pune, which is the right step. Besides this, a significant amount of autono- my needs to be given to the police department and there has to be a mini- mum interference from the politicians. In this revamping process not only Anjuman I Islam Abdul Azim Khatkhatay English Secondary School’s all-rounder Ankit the police department needs to be overhauled but the public in general also Yadav (43 and 2/12) along with his team mate Farhan Shaikh (Right) are all bemused needs to be counseled. The illegal migrants from neighbouring countries, after the former (Second from Left) castled SBOA Public School’s second highest the slum dwellers, many of the road side beggars and urchins are also po- scorer Sumit More (14) with a juicy full toss to end the Nerul based teams inning in the tential criminals and they need to be discouraged as prevention of crime is ongoing U-16 Inter School Tournament being held under the aegis of Mumbai Cricket better than conviction of criminals after crime is committed. The working Association at the Navi Mumbai Sports Association ground in Vashi. The Vashi based team Anjuman I Islam won the match by a whopping 181 runs after posting 257 in 42.5 conditions in the police department need to be improved and the police force overs after electing to bat first . Opener Farhan scored 47 runs while Ankit put on 94 should be augmented and equipped with latest arms, means of communica- runs for the ninth wicket with middle order batsman Umar Mujawar who remained tion & transportation. They should also have better inter connection and unbeaten on 50, while left arm spinner Abubakar Shaikh took four wickets. For SBOA exchange of information with other security agencies in order to enhance their skipper Suyash Kamble who was top scorer with 16 runs and Aryan Mishra took their performance and also to improve their sagging morale. three wickets each. (By Ashok Dhamija) The toilets ... cials, say the commut- being thrown open to always closed. Be in the provide the facility to they are aware of the ers. the commuters?” morning, afternoon or more than 10,000 citi- problem and the citi- Contd. from pg. 1 Speaking with the Sunil Mishra, a res- evening, the gate of zens in Ulwe node. zens have complained The ending side of Newsband Akalak Bar- ident of Ulwe sector-19 the toilets are Since the toilets are to them. “We are trying Kharkopar toilet is akab, a regular com- said, “I have been stay- always locked. We have closed we go to the oth- to find solution and open but even that gets muter from Kharkopar ing in Ulwe from last complained to the se- er side of the station very soon the problems closed at around 11pm. to Nerul said, “It’s re- four years. Earlier the nior leaders as well as and answer the call of will be tackled out. As The toilets which face ally disgusting to see mode of transport for a railway management nature in the bushes” of now the manpower towards Bamandongri the toilets close all the me was buses but now at the station but no informed Sunil Ful- shortage to maintain station side always re- time. The facilities are I travel from Kharkopar one has paid heed to wadiya a regular com- the toilets is the main mains closed. The pas- built for the conve- to Masjid Bunder for our demand.” muter. reason, but we are try- sengers have to face the nience of the commut- the work. Whenever I “The idea behind Priya Ratambe, ing to hire few persons problems due to the ap- ers. It is difficult to un- need to go to constructing the toilets Public Relationship Of- to look after the main- athy of the railway offi- derstand why it is not the toilet, the toilets are at the station was to ficer, CIDCO said that tenance of the toilets.” www.newsband.in | [email protected] 5 Wednesday, 25 December 2019 Niranatar – The Everlasting Bond, A confluence of Art & Culture

By Ashok Dhamija NEW PANVEL: New Horizon Public School and Penguin Kids cele- brated ‘Horizon Fiesta’ its Annual Day pro- gramme with unprece- dented fanfare on 19th and 20th December, 2019 at their school ground in New Panvel. The event started off with the lighting of the ceremonial lamp by the honourable dignitaries which included the Students spread social relevant messages during a meaningful mime performance. Mera Bharat Mahan likes of founder Chair- gamation of various person and Trustee of hues befitted the theme NYSS Suvra Banerjee, wondrously. The props Treasurer Sreejit Bhat- and costumes added co- tacharya , Executive lour to the festive occa- Director and Principal sion with the synchro- of NHPS Airoli Dr. nized dance movements Nicholas Correa, Direc- of around 2,700 stu- tor of Finance Amit dents to the foot tap- Dey, Principals, Vice- ping music. The entire principals , Headmis- programme was har- tress and Co-coordina- monized with an im- tors of the sister con- Showcasing the rich cultural diversity of our nation, the young artisans also highlight the need for unity in diversity. maculate power point cern schools. – the everlasting bond’. a thunderous applause mujhe’ and ‘Say no to sports achievers and presentation. Not the The Principal and The joyous and poetic from the gathering plastic’. various competitive least the sutradhars of Director of Academics of journey began by in- which included parents Earlier the Head achievers along with both the days’ pro- the New Panvel based voking the blessings of and students on the sec- boy Gautam Menon and their parents were ho- gramme ‘antarman’ institute, Dr. Prashant Lord Ganesha and ond day. The students Diya Shetty read the noured and felicitated and ‘angel’ ensured the Bukkawar delivered a Lord Shiva through danced enthusiastically annual report of the by the esteemed guests. flawless delivery of the welcome address which dance. The audience showcasing the eternal school making the au- “The school was lit entire programme. Af- motivated the members appreciated the impec- bond of love existing dience aware of the up radiantly for the ter the proposal of vote of NHPS family. This cable performance by within family, friends, school’s achievements grand occasion and a of thanks by the Vice was followed by a mu- the students of Sr. Kg. teachers and communi- in academics and co- grand stage had been Principals the pro- sical welcome with a in the skit depicting life ty. The audience was curricular arenas. It set up by with beauti- gramme concluded mellifluent medley per- story of a soldier, which moved by the depiction was a proud moment for ful backdrop painting with the National An- formance. The talented was the highlight of the of environmental is- the academic toppers of flawlessly painted by them” shared Dr. Pras- students presented mes- first day. While a mu- sues through dance as Grade X and XII (2017- the ingenious art de- hant Bukkawar, the merizing cultural sical drama and a the students presented 18 and 2018-19), sub- partment. The whole Principal and Director events based on the meaningful mime per- their gripping perfor- ject toppers of Grade X, programme held over of Academics of the in- year’s theme ‘Nirantar formance was met with mances on ‘Na kato national and state two days was an amal- stitute. Mayor from Yiwu City, China praises Navi Mumbai Chain protest held at Airoli... Contd. from pg. 1 Says the satellite city is unique 2019. While the work protestors also of the first phase of demanded strict the construction is action against the complete, the work of officials responsible the second phase is in delaying the still underway. For project. the past few months, Sanju Wade the work has been warned that millions closed. The issue was of the followers will even raised in the launch ‘Jail Bharo recent general body Andolan’ if the meeting of the Navi authorities fail to Mumbai Municipal complete the work NAVI MUMBAI: The Mayor of Yiwu City, China Municipal Corporation officials were present. Corporation (NMMC) within the time who came for a visit to the satellite city said that The Municipal Commissioner, Annasaheb Mis- by Corporator Sanju period. Navi Mumbai is “unique city” and its future is al gave a presentation of the Navi Mumbai Mu- Wade and Corporator Present on the “even brighter”. He was welcomed by Navi Mum- nicipal Corporation area as well as the remark- Sudhakar Sonawane. occasion were Presi- bai’s Mayor Jaywant Sutar. On this occasion the able works and projects that are being implement- The protestors dent of Dr. Babasa- Deputy Mayor, Mandakini Mhatre, Municipal ed by the civic body. have demanded that heb Ambedkar Commissioner Annasaheb Misal, Leader of the While appreciating the iconic building of the the work should get Smarak Kriti Samiti, House Ravindra Ithape, Sports and Cultural Pro- Navi Mumbai Municipal Headquarters and its completed within 90 Sidram Ovhal, grams Committee Chairman Dr. Jayaji Nath, arrangements, the Mayor of the city of Yiwu in- days and the memo- Secretary Sanju Ward Committee Chairperson Usha Bhoir and vited the Mayor of Navi Mumbai and the office rial should be thrown Wade, Ankush Shraddha Gavas, Councilor Vinod Mhatre, Cor- bearers along with the Commissioner to his coun- open to public by Sonawane and other porator Saluja Sutar and Anita Manavatkar and try. April 14, 2020. The members. www.newsband.in | [email protected] 6 Wednesday, 25 December 2019 www.newsband.in | [email protected] 7 Wednesday, 25 December 2019 As elected representatives, the needs of the citizens are EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW the foremost in our minds: Netra Ashish Shirke

Netra Ashish Shirke has been changed and women are entering into every field apprehensions as I joined politics, whether I support and cooperation, it is impossible to Citizens Day on 1st of October. We organised also thankful to the police force who conduct actively involved in the and are doing commendable job. So why not in would be able to interact with general public or achieve the cleanliness goal. The political bodies whole day programme with lots of activities. Then regular meetings with the societies, interact politics in Navi Mumbai politics? All one needs is confidence in oneself not. But gradually my male colleagues realised have to work along with the citizens in achieving we realised that this was not enough. So, we with the people to understand their problems. and the desire to work for the people. Politics is that I was not only interested in the development the goal of keeping the city clean. Unless and started giving them discount in fares in every Further, most men and women are working since almost 15 years. She like any other field and as a woman, I have never of my own ward but took keen interest in the until the people are aware of what they have to NMMT buses. We also have senior citizen here and hence there is gender equality. was the first woman faced any challenges. But as a social activist, development of the city as well. Over the past do with regards to cleanliness, it is impossible to recreation centre in the garden, which is highly However, there are cases of domestic violence chairperson of the standing there have been challenges but only in the terms 15 years, Naik sir gave me opportunity to explore keep our city clean. Navi Mumbai is a planned appreciated by senior citizens from not only from about which no one really talks about and committee of the Navi of getting the work done. Otherwise, the journey and work in various departments. This gave me city so it becomes a little easier for us to Navi Mumbai but across the country. Every which is not seen very easily. When I was the Mumbai Municipal has been quite smooth and satisfying. a good exposure and I was able to learn implement the scheme. recreation centre has facilities like newspapers, Chairperson of Law Committee, we started Corporation (NMMC) and Newsband: Even now, Indian politics immensely. This exposure was very much However, the biggest challenge before us was carrom board etc. Senior citizens can relax here a small window where we could give free legal welcomed by the male colleagues as well who and spend time together. In some areas, senior advice to women. We realised that if women has been the chairperson of continues to be male dominated and not the segregation of waste. Unless and until all the many women are joining politics? Your supported me throughout. I have received members of the household realise that they have citizens themselves have started organising had issues at home, they did not know whom five different committees. views. immense respect, cooperation and guidance from to segregate the dry and wet waste, it is not to approach. They are also worried about She is presently holding the Mrs. Shirke: Now getting into politics is all my male colleagues. possible to achieve the target of segregating waste legal expenses. In the legal aid centre, women post of chairperson of the becoming easier from the grass root level also. Newsband: You have been the at the source. So, we tried to create a lot of lawyers are invited to voluntary contribute Swacchta Mission In the grampanchayat or municipal corporation, Chairperson of various committees. How has awareness through videos, posters, campaigns their time and help such women. If possible, Committee, a post which she there is 50% reservation for women. So, there been the journey? etc. And it is heartening to note that today more help women, draft their complaints etc. The is a big chance for than 85% of the garbage is segregated at the Yojana Vibhag looks after this. Those in need had been holding since the can avail the facility. last two years and was women to get into this source and only then it reaches the landfill site. field. Unfortunately, We have a scientific landfill site so whatever goes Newsband: You are considered to be recently re-elected for the most of the time it is seen there is treated and the compost is created out one of the prospective candidates for the third time. In a candid that if husband is unable of wet garbage and the dry garbage is used for post of Mayor. Your views? conversation with Varda to get the ticket, he other purposes like reusable fuel etc. We also Mrs. Shirke: First of all, I have to Sharma, Editor, Newsband, pushes his wife/sister/ encouraged the individual societies to have complete my tenure. Further, I still have to she talks about her political daughter into politics compost bins in their premises and try and treat ask the people of my ward whether they want journey. Here are the excerpts whom he can control. So wet garbage at the source itself. More than 200 me as their representative or not? There is a many times, a woman, societies participated. We are the only big process to it. The party has given me the of the interview: who has no exposure, corporation which has given bins to the societies programmes. This creates a friendly atmosphere opportunity to work for the people and I am Newsband: Why and when did you comes into the field and that have RFID tags, which enables us to track and they feel that the civic body truly cares for thankful for that. For me, my work as the think of joining politics? most of the time the every bin. If any bin is not picked up, due to any them. corporator is very important, something which Mrs. Shirke: After completing my policy decision is being reason, it gets immediately tracked and is then It has been our endeavour to reach out to all is so close to my heart. Whatever responsibility Masters in Management, I joined my taken by the husband picked up. the sections of the society. We realised that the party and the leaders of the party have given husband’s business. During that time, we also only. That needs to We have also tried to get rid of the big bins transgenders are the community who have been me so far, I have tried to fulfill those to the best started a news channel called “Drishti” which change. Mrs. Shirke: While I liked working in all the placed outside the societies. We realised that largely overlooked. To understand the needs and of my capability. It is the prerogative of the party requirements of this class of citizens, who are gave me an opportunity to be in touch with Fortunately, things are changing in this front committees, the Child and women development people instead of throwing garbage in the bins to decide whom they want for the post of tax payers, and enable them lead a dignified life, many corporators and also Ganesh Naik Sir. too. I have seen that many women who had committee, I loved the most. We introduced used to throw it outside. So we tried to create Mayor. Whatever responsibility I am given, I we have started a survey in the city. We have I used to observe what was happening in the joined on the insistence of their husbands, have several schemes for the welfare of women and awareness and today it is heartening to see that will definitely do that. started separate windows at the NMMC city and felt that for an educated person it is become very confident over the years and are also for the women self help group, which was every household and even in Gaothan areas, Newsband: Your message to the not right to just criticize the system. If we wish certainly a very satisfying experience. people are keeping two separate bins- for dry Hospital for them and would like to introduce readers? taking their own decisions now. They are several welfare schemes for them. These would to bring about a change, we need to be part understanding their role as the corporator of the Newsband: You are re-elected for the and wet garbage. Recently we have also started Mrs. Shirke: I would urge the readers to of the system and try to bring the change Red bins for e waste. be initiated once the survey is completed. society and are doing extremely well. third time as chairperson of Swacchta keep on reading Newsband to know about ourselves. In 2005, the elections were going Mission Committee. What measures do you Newsband: You have also been Newband: There have been rising cases I feel that women as such are more committed the latest happenings in the city. I would also to be held for the corporation, so I expressed plan to undertake? instrumental in introducing several schemes of crime against women. How safe is Navi and dedicated and that we see in politics as well. request the citizens to actively participate in my desire to join politics to Ganesh Naik Sir. for senior citizens and transgenders. What Mumbai for the women and as woman Moreover, over the last decade, more and more Mrs. Shirke: In the past 5 years, the the various initiatives undertaken by the I am happy that he felt that I was fit for the government is doing a lot towards cleanliness. are those? corporator what safety measures do you plan corporation. The needs of the citizens are role and was given the ticket from the party. I educated women are entering into politics, which to propose? is a very positive sign. If you are dedicated and The work that has been accomplished in these 5 Mrs. Shirke: Navi Mumbai has a very big foremost in our minds. If the residents have contested for the first time in 2005. years, all over the country, is commendable. PM population of senior citizens. We wanted to Mrs. Shirke: Compared to other cities, the any grievances, please feel free to contact committed for the cause and have confidence in Newsband: What have been the Narendra Modiji has clearly stated that while our introduce schemes that would help them lead a crime rate against women is comparatively low either the elected representatives of the yourself, no one can stop you from realising your challenges on your way? country is doing commendably well in all the better life in the city. So, we introduced the Senior here. This is largely because the large section of NMMC directly. They can also visit NMMC’s Mrs. Shirke: There is a misconception dream. fields, but in the area of cleanliness and hygiene Citizen Cell, the first to be introduced by any the population is educated and they are aware website where we keep posting the latest that politics is not the right field for women Newsband: How has been the support we are still lagging far behind. To improve this, corporation. The Cell had the budget allocation, how women should be treated. We have placed updates. The Swacchta Abhiyan has started, and that women should stay away from it. from your male colleagues? the swacchta mission had been designed. The which was again unique. With the first budget CCTV cameras at the strategic locations, which so I request all the citizens to participate in it Over the years, the thought process has Mrs. Shirke: Initially, there were whole aim is to involve the people, without whose allocation, we started celebrating the Senior have also helped in curbing crime rate. We are and be an aware citizen of Navi Mumbai. www.newsband.in | [email protected] 8 Wednesday, 25 December 2019 CR’s Special Power Block between Dombivali and Kalyan today to affect Suburban and outstation trains By Ashok Dhamija i) DN Express Trains via Diva-Panvel- Asangaon • Train no. 22128 Kazipet- LTT will MUMBAI: Central Railway (CR) will operate a Karjat route be regulated at Atgaon • Train no. 11094 Vara- Special Traffic and Power Block on 5th and • Train no. 11011 LTT- Hazur Sahib Nanded nasi- CSMT Mahanagari Express will be regu- 6th line, UP Traffic and DN Fast & Slow lines Express • Train no. 16339 CSMT-Nagercoil Ex- lated at Khardi • Train no. 11014 Coimbatore- between Dombivali and Kalyan from 09.45 am press • Train no. 17031 Hyderabad-CSMT-Hy- LTT Express will be regulated at Ambernath • to 01.45 pm on Wednesday 25 Dec, 2019 for derabad Express Train no. 12294 Allahabad- LTT Express arriv- launching of four girders of 6.00 meters wide All the above trains will be given halt at Diva ing LTT at 14.55 hrs will arrive at 16.00 hrs. • each for its new 96 meter FOB at Thakurli Sta- for the benefit of Kalyan bound Train no. 12142 Patliputra- LTT Express arriv- tion by 400 MT road crane. Due to this four and passengers for entraining/detraining ing LTT at 15.15 hrs will arrive at 16.15 hrs. • half hour block, the Suburban and Outstation ii) Express Trains via Pune-Daund- Train no. 11074 Chennai- LTT Express arriving Trains running pattern will be as under: Manmad route LTT at 16.00 hrs will arrive at 16.30 hrs. • 11056 A) Suburban Services: • Train no. 11026 Pune- Bhusaval Express Chhapra- LTT Express arriving LTT at 16.15 hrs 124 Suburban local services will be remain iii) UP Express Trains via Karjat- Pan- will arrive at 17.00 hrs. suspended from 09.15 hrs to 13.45 hrs between vel-Diva route ii) DN Express Train Dombivali and Kalyan stations. CR will run 87 • Train no.12220 Secunderabad-LTT Duron- • Train no. 12167 Ernakulam-NZM Mangla Special services on its various routes at varying to Express arriving LTT, Mumbai at 11.05 hrs Express will be regulated at Diva for 15 minutes frequency. The Special services between Kalyan • Train no.11024 Kolhapur- CSMT- Sahyadri Ex- and arrive Kalyan behind schedule. and Karjat/ Kasara stations during this block press arriving CSMT, Mumbai at 11.50 hrs • F) Re-scheduling of DN Express Trains period will run at a interval of 20 minutes. In Train no. 17032 Hyderabad- CSMT Express on 25.12.2019 addition Special services will be run between arriving CSMT, Mumbai at 13.05 hrs • Train • Train no. 11055 LTT-Gorakhpur Express CSMT, Mumbai and Thane / Dombivali stations no. 1042 Chennai- CSMT leaving LTT, Mumbai at 10.55 hrs will resched- during the block period at 15 minutes frequen- Express arriving CSMT, Mumbai at 11.35 hrs uled at 12.40 hrs and to be regulated at Thane cy. Services between CSMT/Dadar to Kurla, All the above trains will be given halt at Diva from 13.06 hrs to 13.30 hrs. • Train no. 12362 Ghatkopar and Thane on the other hand will for the benefit of Kalyan bound passengers for CSMT-Asansol Express leaving CSMT,Mumbai at run as per time-table. entraining/detraining 11.05 hrs will rescheduled at 13.30 hrs. • Train B) Cancellation of outstation Mail/Ex- iv) UP Express Trains via Jalgaon- Va- no. 12542 LTT-Gorakhpur Express leaving LTT. press/Passenger trains: sai Road-Diva route Mumbai at 11.10 hrs will reschedule at 13.20 hrs. i) UP Express Trains • Train no.12321 Howrah – CSMT Express • Train no.. 22511 LTT-Kamakhya Express leav- • Train no. 11030 Kolhapur- CSMT Koyna arriving CSMT, Mumbai at 11.25 hrs • Train ing LTT. Mumbai at 11.30 hrs will rescheduled Express JCO Tuesday 24 Dec, 2019 • Train no. no.13201Rajendra Nagar- LTT Express arriving at 13.30 hrs. • Train no.11061 LTT-Darbhanga 51154 Bhusaval-CSMT Passenger JCO Tuesday LTT, Mumbai at 11.30 hrs Express leaving LTT. Mumbai at 12.15 hrs will 24 Dec, 2019 • Train no. 11010 Pune-CSMT All the above trains will be given halt at Diva rescheduled at 13.40 hrs. • Train no.11071 LTT- Sinhagad Express • Train no. 22102 Manmad- for the benefit of Kalyan bound passengers for Varanasi Kamayani Express leaving LTT. Mum- CSMT Rajya Rani Express • Train no. 12124 entraining/detraining bai at 12.40 hrs will reschedule at 14.20 hrs. • Pune-CSMT Deccan Queen Express • Train no. D) Short termination of Express Trains Train no. 12598 CSMT-Gorakhpur Express leav- 12110 Manmad-CSMT Panchvati Express • · Train no. 12140 UP Nagpur-CSMT Sewa- ing CSMT. Mumbai at 13.30 hrs will reschedule Train no. 12118 Manmad-LTT Godavari Express gram Express JCO 24.12.2019 arriving CSMT, at 18.15 hrs. • Train no.12322 CSMT- • Train no. 12072 Jalna- Dadar Janshatabdi Ex- Mumbai at 11.05 hrs will terminated at Nashik Howrah Mail (via Chheoki) leaving CSMT. Mum- press Road. bai at 21.30 hrs on 25.12.2019 will reschedule at ii) DN Express Trains · Train no.12139 DN CSMT-Nagpur Sewagram 01.00 hrs on 26.12.2019. • Train no. 11093 CSMT- • Train no. 12117 LTT-Manmad Godavari Ex- JCO 25.12.2019 will run Ex. Nashik Road at 18.30 Varanasi Mahanagari Express leaving CSMT. press• Train no. 11009 CSMT- Pune Sinhagad hrs Mumbai at 00.10 hrs on 26.12.2019 will resched- Express • Train no. 12123 CSMT- Pune Deccan E) Regulation of Express Trains ule at 02.00 hrs on 26.12.2019. Queen Express • Train no. 12109 CSMT- Man- i) UP Express Trains Passengers are requested to bear with the mad Panchvati Express • Train no. 22101 CSMT- • Train no. 22222 Hazrat Nizamuddin-CSMT Railway Administration for the inconvenience Manmad Rajya Rani Express • Train no. 12071 Rajdhani Express will be regulated at Titwala • caused due to this block. These blocks are essen- Dadar- Jalna Janshatabdi Express • Train no. Train no. 12597 Gorakhpur – CSMT Express will tial for infrastructure upgrade. 51153 CSMT- Bhusaval Passenger • Train no. be regulated at Khadavli • Train no. 12168 Vara- Due to this block, suburban trains are likely 11029 CSMT- Kolhapur Sahyadri Express nasi- LTT Express will be regulated at Vasind • to be more crowded than usual. Passengers are C) Diversion of Express trains Train no. 22866 Puri- LTT will be regulated at requested not to take any risks while travelling. India ITME Society launches commemorative postal stamp MUMBAI: India nations viz. Ethiopia, ITME Society has an- Uganda, Rwanda & nounced its 40th year of Kenya and aimed to service to the Indian & empower women all International Textile across the world and Machinery & Textile introduced ‘Women En- Technology industry. trepreneur Initiative’, To celebrate their unde- one of the many value terred and excellent ser- added services for the vice for over four de- benefit of the industry cades, India ITME So- and the nation. ciety launched a com- Mr Hari Shankar – memorative postal Chairman of India stamp as a mark of ITME Society said, “In- pride and humble grat- (From Left to Right ) : Mr Ketan Sanghvi, Treasurer ITME, Former Chief Justice of India, Shri P Sathasivam, H.E Ms dia ITME Society ac- itude to a great nation. Dorothy Tembo, Dy Exe Director of Intl Trade Centre, UN, Mr Harishankar, Chairman of India ITME Society and Ms knowledges the impor- India ITME Society Swati Pandey - Postmaster General (Mumbai Region), India Post (Govt. of India). tance of industry asso- took a bold step towards sourcing destination for This aided in opening dustry. nized a B2B meeting ciations by supporting projecting India as a African SMEs, Design- up new customers for During this memo- with women Entrepre- friendly & feasible ers & Entrepreneurs. the Indian Textile In- rable event, it orga- neurs from 4 African Contd. on pg. 10 www.newsband.in | [email protected] 9 Wednesday, 25 December 2019 Christmas - celebrating Healing Power of Forgiveness

you are becoming worse divine and is never done the 25th December and it will never make to condone wrong do- any difference to the ings. It is purely done ‘Bada Din’ or the ‘Big Day person or group who in- for own growth and By: Vinod Chandrashekhar Dixit gious festival signifies something flicted hurts. healing. From founda- Every other person in India is more than the consumption of com- A lady came to me tional forgiveness, you celebrating the 25th December modities; it is meant to remind us with full of grudges on can move on to achieve ‘Bada Din’ or the ‘Big Day’. The of the different kinds of people in so- her father who had hurt the highest level of for- whole world is celebrating this day ciety. Today, when depression has her 20 years back. The giveness where you for- as the birthday of Jesus Christ. It become a common catchword in our father had expired 5 give people with bless- is the birth anniversary of the great society which leads deaths related years ago, but she con- ings. This will take you Jesus Christ, who is believed as the to stroked, work stress is extreme- By Dr. Neel tinued to hold on to the through a great trans- Son of God by the people of Chris- ly prevalent in today’s society, and At no stage in the hurts. The deep scars formational journey. tian religion. Jesus Christ is be- can impact happiness levels, health, journey of humankind made her burn deep You will come out of lieved to be the messenger of God. and other important aspects of your the need of healing was within and she spent every disease and trau- On this unique occasion of Christ- life, we need to learn more about the felt so much as it is in most of her time in ma you are going mas, even non-Christians remem- link between work depression and today’s world. In the cursing her father. It through. By forgiving ber, with due reverence, the Son of happiness, and find resources to coming decades heal- never occurred to her others you can free god, who suffered the terribly pain- have a healthier, happier life. The ing will be one of the that her feelings are themselves from all ful death on the most desired focus ar- never going to make major diseases of life. Cross to deliver hu- eas. In this article I any impact on the dead. Accept you deserve a manity and intend to focus on the During healing ses- very happy life. Make kindness from evil. power of forgiveness at sions when she realized the list of people who The spread of love basic level. and learnt forgiveness hurt you. This list will and peace among Hurt has become she got completely help you to understand mankind is the su- almost a constant in healed. that they are still occu- preme message of life, hence forgiveness The path of forgive- pying place in your sub- Christmas. can cure us from many ness will release you conscious or conscious Jesus is love, self-inflicted sufferings which is a magical and release us from the four-letter word that prison we have put our- provides peace of selves in. We must re- mind. One must be- alise that holding on to lieve that there is a grudges and hurt for a supernatural power that regulates manner in which Christmas has longer period of time human life. We can also say Con- come to belong to all of us is not causes unimaginable science is God. We can see in our without consequences for a multi- damages to self and life that whenever we breach the religious society. creates a mindset as if rules of conscience, we suffer a lot In recent times, when Hindus we never want to get least knowing the reasons for have started to celebrate Christmas healed. it. Jesus Christ, the most important as their own, we have moved into The art of forgive- figure in Christianity, is believed to an era where a festival of legitimate ness may not sound have founded the Christian difference has transformed into one easy but if you system- from the self-imposed mind. Go through this religion. The birth of Jesus is con- of a ritual of leisure and lifestyle. atically follow few prison. It may not be an divine process under sidered one of the most significant The author conveys the message Principles of Healing easy process for many, right healer and slowly event in world history. Jesus Christ that nothing fosters the spirit of under a divine healer, but it is worthwhile to forgiveness will become took birth on this earth to save hu- Christmas more than an entire you can succeed in go through. Take your your innate nature to manity from misery and darkness. neighbourhood rallying behind its mastering the art of own time, one or two move ahead with ease Basically, Christmas in India is people. Christmas day is a day of forgiveness. months or even a year. and peace. Staying celebrated the same way as it is cel- merrymaking and joy. Like Diwali, Willingness to learn Once you have mas- Blessed is Healing. ebrated world around. It is day Christmas for us is also a different forgiveness is the first tered then the rest of The writer is Consulting when Christian people do pray to kind of festival of lights. step to open the door- your life you will be Counsellor and their God Jesus Christ, confess in On this unique occasion of ways to love, health, freed from the unwant- Psychologist: Vedanta front of God to remove their sins and Christmas, even non-Christians re- happiness and abun- ed miseries and trau- Health Care & NMIMS @ sufferings, sing holy songs, and ex- member, with due reverence, the dance. Many a times ma. Kharghar. Formerly he change lots of gifts among friends, Son of god, who suffered the terri- just to prove that we are If you master the was with Nayati Medicity relative, family members, neigh- bly painful death on the Cross to deeply hurt, we say art of forgiveness, be- Hospital (Mathura). He is bours, etc. deliver humanity and kindness that “I won’t forgive lieve me, you will be the recipient of Super It is considered that Jesus (the from evil. him/her”. Please re- blessed for lifetime. Achievers Award (OES); Son of God) was sent to people on Let us forget jealousy, hatred and member by not forgiv- Talk about forgiveness Advisory Board the earth to save their lives and pro- selfishness and spread the supreme ing, something good is to others a lot, as it will Member: Oriental tect them from their sins and message of Christmas the love and not going to happen. On help you to remain with Institute of Management, sadness. Santa Claus is a symbol of peace among mankind. the contrary the re- it and will help millions NM and Associate Life friend of the children. The writer is freelancer, search confirms that by of people who are suffer- Member: Kharghar It is fact that Christmas a reli- writer and cartoonist. holding on to grudges ing by holding onto Doctors Association, and hurts no one except grudges. Forgiving is Navi Mumbai

For Newspaper For inserting advertisements in NEWSBAND Divakar - 9867529915 Vijay - 9867529919 SUBSCRIPTION Rampreet - 9867659921 Call Now : 2087 0513 | 2781 5380 Off : 2087 0513 / 2781 5380 www.newsband.in | [email protected] 10 Wednesday, 25 December 2019 Letter to the Editor.... Christmas: The bond between Jesus Christ and us Why do we give gifts peace, or shalom, is lives that are torn by that reality that oc- hopelessness, despair, at Christmas? curs when heaven and persecution, disease The tradition of giving gifts during Christmas earth become united in and tragedy. Mary and has its roots that goes back as far as the Nativity the hearts of people. Joseph are repeatedly story, whereupon the three wise men gave gifts of Peace is what occurs told by God’s angels gold, frankincense and myrrh to the infant Jesus. when humanity and di- that despite all the The Romans had their own tradition of giving gifts during Saturnalia, vinity become one; stressful and confusing which was a festival that began on the 17th of December and lasted until when everything ‘fits’, things that are happen- the 23rd. is connected, or makes ing around them, they St. Nicholas was perhaps one of the most famous gift givers in Christ- sense. Peace is the re- are not to be afraid; mas history, as he delighted children and adults alike in the surprise By: Jubel D’Cruz sult of reconciliation, they are not to lose presents he left behind in the shoes that were left outside their homes. The festivities of when that which is bro- hope. We need to re- In the 13th century, many French nuns made and gave gifts to the Christmas are upon us ken or disconnected, member Christ’s birth needy on the eve of the feast of St. Nicholas which is celebrated on Decem- again. It is a time of becomes reconciled or as a symbol of the ful- ber 6th. celebration, sharing, reunited. Through the fillment of God’s prom- But it was in the 18th century that gift- giving became a central tra- and of love. It is a time incarnation, God has ise to His chosen ones. dition of the Christmas festivities. for the preparation of reconciled the world to We need to hold onto The gifts that were given were to remind those of the wise men’s jour- goodies, wrapping up of Himself. Peace has the event that broke ney and of God’s selfless gift to humanity, and to help those who were gifts, singing of Christ- unfortunate. mas carols and deco- Jubel D’Cruz, Mumbai rating the Christmas tree. It is a time to re- India ITME creating a friendly en- session provided an op- member and re-enact vironment and forging portunity for partici- the birth of our Sav- Society a vibrant private sector pants to interact with iour Jesus Christ. It is launches... partnership with the industry associations also a time to acknowl- Government, Business from Botswana, Bang- edge the grace and Contd. from pg. 8 Community, Develop- ladesh, Sri Lanka, Af- mercy of our loving fa- trade and investment ment Partners and oth- ghanistan, Turkey, ther in Heaven who for its members not er Stakeholders. Ghana, Switzerland sent His one and only only domestically, but The event began and India. begotten son onto this also globally. The soci- with lighting of lamp by In the panel discus- earth for the salvation ety is encouraging dia- Chief guest Justice Shri sion, the topic “Role of of all mankind so that logue between industry P. Sathasivam - Associations in they may be saved. associations, developing Former Chief Justice of strengthening bilateral Christmas is also a better business con- India, Former Governor trade” was delivered by time to renew our been given to us once through all perceived nects between countries of Kerala; Guest of ho- panel speakers Mr. promise of harmony and for all. Our faith notions to bring forth and expanding custom- nour H.E. Ms Dorothy Govind Venuprasad - and forgiveness with calls us to stand in the the miracle of a virgin er connect & market Tembo - Deputy Execu- International Trade the world. face of obstacles and to birth. We need to reit- access globally through tive Director, Interna- Centre’s (ITC); Mr. D. Todd Williamson remain firm in our con- erate our belief that associations as part of tional Trade Centre, Krishna Chinniah - in his book, ‘Great is viction that Jesus when God wishes, He their ‘Global Connect UN and Special Guest President of the the Mystery: Encoun- Christ is more power- can change the rules of Initiative’. Ms. Swati Pandey - Botswana Textile & tering the Formation- ful than anything that creation in order to pu- India ITME Society Postmaster General Clothing Association; al Power of Liturgy’ threatens to keep us rify His children and has evolved into a glo- (Mumbai Region), In- Mr. Faruque Hassan - talks beautifully about away from Him. Jo- purge them of a lowly bal phenomenon em- dia Post (Govt. of India). Consulate General of Christmas being a seph and the shep- life and bring them at bracing international- A special interactive Greece in Bangladesh; time of unity between herds, wise men and par with divinity. Noth- ism and reaching out to session on “strengthen- Mr. Richard Salvatore God and man. Peace on women, and simple ing can reassure us emerging economies. ing bilateral trade rela- - General Coordinator earth is a familiar folk are all given the more of God’s love than India witnessed its first tion with neighboring (TEMSAD); Mrs. Doris phrase during the same hope-filled mes- that of the birth of exhibition in 1980 & countries” was orga- N. Kessie - CEO/DI- Yuletide season. Bibli- sage, “Peace and tid- Jesus Christ. As Chris- since then the legacy nized for industry mem- RECTOR of D-G EM- cally speaking, peace ings of great joy!” tians, that is the only has been successfully bers, associations and BROIDERY and Doress on earth is not just the This is just the mes- thing we need. Merry carried forward. officials on the same Fashion & Designs In- absence of violence or sage that many of us Christmas!! Its exhibitions series day. This session was stitute; Prof. Dr.-Ing. confrontation. Rather, need as we go about our The writer is freelancer namely India ITME addressed by H.E - Ms. Yves-Simon Gloy. Mr. Series & GTTES along Dorothy Tembo, Depu- Gloy - RWTH Aachen KIDS CORNER with several supporting ty Executive Director, University, Germany initiatives have herald- International Trade and H.E. Mr. Demeke Did you know? ed a new era in the Tex- Centre, UN, who was Atnafu Ambulo - The tile Engineering Indus- in India for the first Consulate General of By: Jubel D’Cruz try. Furthering the ob- time, to encourage Indo the Federal Democrat- • St. Nicholas died on December 6, 343 AD in Myra and was buried in jective of promoting – Africa bilateral trade ic Republic of Ethiopia his Cathedral Church where a unique relic, called Manna formed in trade and investments, relations. This unique in Mumbai his grave. The liquid substance is said to have healing powers and fostered the growth of devotion to St. Nicholas. • According to Jewish tradition, one’s last name was always deter- mined by the father’s given name. So Jesus’ complete name would have been ‘Yeshua Ben Yosef’. • The Catholic edition of the Holy Bible contains 73 books — 46 books in the Old Testament and 27 books in the New Testament; whereas, the Protestant edition of the Holy Bible contains 66 books — 39 books in the Old Testament and 27 books in the New Testament. www.newsband.in | [email protected] 11 Wednesday, 25 December 2019 Registrations for Actuarial Common Entrance Test (ACET) begin at Institute of Actuaries of India (IAI) MUMBAI: Institute Sense of the Future” examinations at his / skills can be used tute of Actuaries of the martyrs of the of Actuaries of India and add value by her own pace. 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By Ashok Dhamija PANVEL: The Mont- essori, Primary & Sec- ondary wing of St. Jo- seph’s High School- CBSE soaked in the spirit of Christmas with enthusiasm and gaiety at its premises in Pan- vel. A special assembly was organized on the oc- casion which com- menced with Lord ’s Prayer followed by the holy words from the Bi- ble, and special prayer. The major attraction of the assembly was the The Montessori’s students are all excited by the presence of Santa Claus and Snow- enactment of the man Christmas story which tival. This included a depicted the birth of play that enacted ex- Jesus Christ by the tiny plaining the impor- tots through Tableau tance of the festival followed by rendition of through the Tableau. a Christmas Songs. The The school premises atmosphere was reverberated with the charged up with the ar- melody of Christmas rival of the Santa Claus carols too. The lively Koperkhairane girl Saumya Sachin Lonare celebrating armed with chocolates presence of the ever Christmas at Inorbit mall, Vashi. for one and all those loveable Santa brought By Chandrashekhar Hendve present in the assembly. a new energy level NAVI MUMBAI: City is all decked up with bright Ecstatic children shook among the young audi- lights, glittery stars twinkling on every passing their legs on the tune of ence. The idea was to street, jingle bells outside every retail store and ‘Jingle bells’ with the spread the message of Christmas treats in almost every corner of the loveable and jolly Santa love, harmony, peace city. The celebratory season is being celebrated Tiny tots enact the Christmas story through a tableau Claus. and brotherhood. In with great enthusiasm and people from all cor- A number of activi- imbibe the spirit of some time with your addition the message of ners of the country are indulging in the festival ties and competitions sharing and giving the family and friends caring and sharing spree. The city malls have turned into a major were also organized for students donated useful make new memories with loved ones and un- Christmas and New Year destinations with all of the students to spread things to the needy chil- and recall old memories derprivileged too were them set to offer their customers with an extra the message of Love, dren. The day ended even as the year comes taught on the occasion dose of excitement through different events, ac- Harmony, Peace and with distribution of to an end. The special in a non- formal meth- tivities, décor, offers and what not. Brotherhood. This in- Christmas goodies. day which marks the od which is the essence cluded Christmas tree Children carried home annual commemora- of any festival. The making, Santa cap dec- the message of sharing tion of the birth of boundless joy of cele- Time for celebrations oration, Star decora- and caring as well as Jesus Christ to Virgin brating the festival was tion, Mistle Toe mak- the pleasure and pride Mary was celebrated by visible on the faces of ing, Reindeer race, Car- of spreading peace add- all the students of our children as they re- ol Singing for the stu- ing to the spirit of the school with a number of ceived Christmas good- dents of Montessori, celebration. activities and competi- ies,” shared Kalpana Primary & Secondary “Christmas, a sea- tions to highlight the Dwivedi, Principal of section. In addition to son to be jolly, to spend significance of the fes- the institute. Dennes Daniel Roy from Sanpada bags first prize in half marathon category in Mumbai Games Marathon, Season 2 By: C.K. Subramaniam Dennes stood first SANPADA: Dennes in the 18-35 years Daniel Roy, a resident category and clocked 2 of Sanpada bagged hours 7 minutes and first prize in the 28 seconds. This event category of Half is a qualifier for all Marathon (21 Km) in leading running the Mumbai Games events across India. Marathon for men and The winner’s medal women, Season 2 was handed over to which was held on Dennes by Transport Sunday. Commissioner.

Four year old Arjun of Vashi dresses as Santa Claus ready to deliver festive goodies on the eve of Christmas (By Ashok Dhamija)