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31 January VOL. 13 • ISSUE 230 PAGES 12 • PRICE ` 1 2020 FRIDAY RNI No. MAHEN/2007/21778 POSTAL REGN. NO. NMB/154/2020-22/VASHI MDG POST OFFICE NEWS IN Double murder Navi Mumbai to host BRIEF Mayor Cup children’s Gayatri Mantra accused arrested after drama competition Yagna Chinmaya Mission, a Hin- du religious and spiritual three and a half years organisation, is organising four – day series of talks to create awareness of the Accused after murdering his wife and divine “Gayatri Mantra” – the inner motivating princi- daughter dumped their bodies ple of the five elements. The talks are to be held by Chinmaya Mission Global Head, Swami Swa- roopanandaji, from 2nd to 5th February 2020, from NAVI MUMBAI: The nal round of the compe- 6.30 to 8.00 p.m. organ- Navi Mumbai Munici- tition will be held on 3rd ised by Chinmaya Mission, pal Corporation February. Navi Mumbai, with an ob- (NMMC) is constantly The first winner of jective of initiation into the striving to provide qual- the competition will get Adhyatmic life through the ity infrastructure for Rs. 25,000 and a trophy, contemplation on Gayatri the citizens in the field second prize winner will Mantra. There will be a live of health, education, sol- get Rs 20,000 and the instrumental Bhajan perfor- id waste and is also pro- third winner will get Rs mance by renowned art- viding platform for the 15,000 and two consola- ists from 6.00 to 6.30 By Crime Reporter year-old daughter on sioner of Police, Circle- entrepreneurs and tal- tion prizes of Rs 5,000 (More on page 7) p.m… NAVI MUMBAI: The suspicion and dumped 2, said, the accused ented artists to present each will be given to two Panvel city police have their bodies on the Pan- Shrimant Anna Nagar- their skills. As part of its teams. A prize money of FDA raids three succeeded in nabbing vel-JNPT route in goje, 38 was arrested endeavour the NMMC Rs.10,000 will be given an accused who mur- June, 2016. Ashok Dud- Pan shop for Contd. on pg. 2 will be hosting Mayor to the team from the selling banned dered his wife and six- he, Deputy Commis- Cup Bal natya competi- Navi Mumbai Munici- gutka tion (Children Drama pal Corporation area. The Food and Drug Ad- competition) on Febru- Similarly, personal best ministration department of First box of Alphonso sold at Rs 9k ary 3, 2020, at Vishnu- writers, director, music, Thane raided three- Pan das Bhave Auditorium, lighting, theatre, actors, shops in APMC Masala Vashi. actresses will be award- Market on Wednesday The preliminary ed Rs.1,000, second Rs and seized banned gutka, round of the tourna- 750, and third winner th paan masala and other to- ment began from 30 Rs 400 respectively. st bacco products worth Rs. January and 31 Janu- “The competition is thousands of rupees found ary and was held at open to schools and am- in their shops. In the oper- Vishnudas Bhave the- ateur organizations and ation, the three Pan shop atre. In the competition every participant will owners have been arrest- 11 districts from Maha- be honoured with a cer- ed and their shops have rashtra and 35 teams tificate,” said Mayor been sealed… participated and the fi- Jaywant Sutar. (More on page 3)

By Chandrashekahr Hendve NAVI MUMBAI: The first box of Alphonso (hapus) mangoes con- taining 5 dozen man- goes from Devgad that arrived at the Agricul- ture Produce Market Committee (APMC), Contd. on pg. 2 www.newsband.in | [email protected] 2 Friday, 31 January 2020

On the occasion of Mahatma Gandhi’s death anniversary Mayor Jayvant Sutar paid tribute to image of Mahatma Gandhi in the presence of Deputy Mayor, Mandakini Mhatre, House Leader Ravindra Ithape, Corporator Anita Manvatkar, Additional Commissioner, City Mahavir Pendhari, City Engineer Surendra Patil, Chief Auditor Dayanand Nimkar, Deputy Commissioner of Solid Waste Management Tushar Pawar, Deputy Commissioner of Social Development Kranti Patil, Executive Engineer Sunil Lad as well as other officers - employees. Double murder accused... He also did not contact his friends or relatives. Due to this, the police had difficulty in finding PUBLIC NOTICE Contd. from pg. 1 him. It was later learnt that the accused had gone Notice is hereby given on behalf of my client 1) Mr. PRAVINKUMAR after they learned that the accused was working AGNIHOTRI & 2) Mrs. SUNITA AGNIHOTRI that had purchased 1) to Goa where he worked as a waiter at Udpi Mr. PRAVINKUMAR AGNIHOTRI & 2) Mrs. SUNITA AGNIHOTRI in a hotel in Goa. Saikirpa Hotel by the name Shripal Yadav. had purchased Office Unit No. A-1/9/406, 4th Floor, in CENTRAL The accused, Shrimant, a native of Satara dis- Under the guidance of Navi Mumbai Commis- FACILITY BUILDING of Market-II, Phase-II, Plot No. 02, Sector- trict worked as a trailer driver. However, he sus- sioner of Police, Sanjay Kumar senior police in- 19, Vashi (Turbhe), Navi Mumbai, Tal. & District-Thane from pected the character of his wife, Sushma. In June, Previous Owner Miss. RITULA KRISHANKUMAR BARAR & spector Ajay Landge formed a special team to ar- both are lawful owners of above said Office Unit, The following 2016, he decided to leave his wife and six-year-old rest the accused. Upon finding out that the ac- documents are lost. daughter to his maternal uncle’s place in Pune. cused was in Goa by the investigation team, Dep- 1) Original Allotment Letter in the name M/s. JEEVAN PRODUCTS However, he took both of them out in his trailer uty Superintendent of Police Sunil Tarmal and issued by CIDCO Ltd., on dtd. 14.09.1992. 2) Original Possession Receipt in the name M/s. JEEVAN and did not leave them in Pune and brought them his team went to Goa to investigate the accused directly to Navi Mumbai. PRODUCTS issued by MUMBAI AGRICULTURE PRODUCE in a technical way. Police arrested him from Udpi MARKET COMMITTEE MUMBAI, on dtd. 16.08.1993. He first killed his wife Sushma and dumped Saikirpa Hotel in Goa and remanded him in po- 3) Original Registration Receipt in the name of M/s. JEEVAN her body in Kalamboli Road and later killed his lice custody till February 7. PRODUCTS issued by Joint Sub Registrar Office Thane-3 for Indenture daughter and dumped her body in JNPT on the of Lease vide doc. No. TNN 3 – 2158 - 1993 dtd. 13.08.1993. way from Gawanphata to Chirner route. The N.C. has been lodged at APMC Vashi, Police Station, Navi Mumbai on dtd. 30.01.2020 Property missing Register vide No. It was discovered in the autopsy report that CHANGE OF NAME 0161/2020 for lost said documents. the two were killed. The police investigations lat- I have changed my name from VIKE SAI ABHISHEK Any person/s, Organization/s, Company/ies, Institution/s, Bank/s or er revealed that the driver of the trailer, Shrimant, MUKESH LALCHAND to SAI ABHISHEK MUKESH VIKE any other Govt. / Concerned Authorities having any right, title, claim killed his wife Sushma and daughter. So, Panvel etc. against or in the aforesaid property or by virtue of the loss of as per affidavit dated 30th January 2020 aforesaid document, by way of inheritance, mortgage, possession, city police started investigating the murder. How- sale, gift, lease, charge, trust, maintenance, development, easement, ever, after this double murder, the accused fled. transfer, licence, either agitated in any litigation or otherwise or any CHANGE OF NAME other right or interest whatsoever are hereby required to make the First box of Alphonso... same known in writing to the undersigned within a period of 14 I have changed my name from BASANTI KISHORE (Fourteen) days from the date of publication hereof. Contd. from pg. 1 BHANDARI to BASANTIDEVI HUSHIYAR SINGH If no claim is made as required hereinabove, my client will be at Vashi on Friday was sold at a whopping Rs 9,000. SAWANT as per affidavit No. 6482/2020 dated 30/01/2020 liberty to deem that such right/s, if any, have been waived for all The box of mango was brought by Arvind Walkem intents and purposes and shall not be binding on my client. Sd/- a farmer from Devgad. Adv. Mrs. Rupali Sunil Kakade The traders said that the king of fruit will ar- Advocate High Court, th PUBLIC NOTICE rive from March 15 this year. “Generally the Notice is hereby given on behalf of my Client viz. MR.MUKUNDAN 503, Bldg. No. 31, Sector-11, mango season begins from February end. Howev- Koparkhairane, Navi Mumbai- 400709 K.V. MENON, residing at Plot No.54, Sector-8, Vashi, Navi nd er this year there will be a delay of one and half Date: 31-01-2020 Office No. 253, 2 Floor, Satra Plaza, Mumbai, that he is the owner of Plot bearing No.54, Sector-8, Vashi, Place: Koparkhairane Sec.19D, Vashi, Navi Mumbai- 400703 month”, remarked Sanjay Pansare, former direc- Navi Mumbai, Tal. & Dist.Thane. tor of APMC. And my client has lost the following Original documents in respect of He further said, “This year the production of Plot bearing No.54, Sector-8, Vashi, Navi Mumbai, Tal. & mango will be less. Hence, there will be less man- Dist.Thane, more particularly describe hereinafter and for the same SPECIAL OFFER my client has already lodge document missing complaint before goes and hence the price is likely to be more.” Vashi Police Station, bearing document missing complaint No.0336/ CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENT ON REAL 2020, on Dt.28/01/2020. ESTATE (Buying /Selling /Paying Guest etc.) SCHEDULE OF PROPERTY A 20 word classified in NEWSBAND Plot bearing No.54, Sector-8, Vashi, Navi Mumbai, Tal. & Dist.Thane. will cost you only Rs 200/- + GST ORIGINAL DOCUMENT LOST BY MY CLIENT for direct buyers and sellers. a) Original Possession Letter. b) Original Allotment Letter. For details, call : c) Original Lease Deed of CIDCO. d) Original Registration Receipt of Lease Deed. 20870513, 27815380 Hence all those concerned or who have any information about the Document or having claim, charge or lien upon the property more particularly described in the schedule are hereby invited to put their ATTENTION READERS claims, objections in writing at the office of the undersigned during the While every effort is made to check the genuineness of working hours within 15 days of Publication of hereof. party/parties inserting ads in this paper, we cannot be held Dated 31st day of January 2020 responsible for the truthfulness of its contents. The publish- Sd/- ers, Editor and/or the staff cannot be held responsible for S. R. Narula, Advocate SS-4/261, Sector-2, Xerox Lane, Vashi, any loss or damage due to transactions that they may enter Navi Mumbai. Mobile No.9819333603. into guided by the ads.

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 Friday, 31 January 2020 IWSA organises two days FDA raids three Pan shop Science Exhibition for selling banned gutka Gutka stocks worth thousands of rupees seized

By Crime Reporter and Yogesh Dhane, on his shop, stocks worth NAVI MUMBAI: The Wednesday, raided the Rs. thousands of rupees Food and Drug Admin- three-pan shop in the of Goa-1000 Pan masa- istration department of APMC Masala Market. la, Goa-1000 Gutkha, Thane raided three- In the first opera- Musafir Panmasala, Pan shops in APMC tion, a Mathadi pan RMD Pan masala etc. Masala Market on shop was raided. Gutkha and Panama- Wednesday and seized Stocks of Rajinigandha sala. Therefore, the banned gutka, paan fragrant leaf masala, Food and Drug Admin- masala and other to- saffron-rich Vimal pan- istration seized the bacco products worth masala, SHK pan- stock and arrested the Rs. thousands of rupees masala, akka pan- shop owner. found in their shops. In masala, pure floss, V-1 Meanwhile, in the the operation, the three scented Tobacco worth third operation, the Pan shop owners have Rs 12,000 were found team raided the Hari- By Staff Reporter Balwinder Sapra. In Mendolives, periodic been arrested and their in this shop. The Food om pan shop and con- NAVI MUMBAI: On this exhibition, a new metals, sub- shops have been sealed. and Drug Administra- fiscated a stock of Gut- the occasion of beautiful model was stances with unique The Thane depart- tion seized the stock kha, Panama and oth- Science Day, IWSA created that generat- properties, ceramics, ment of the Food and and arrested Harish- er tobacco products organized a two-day ed electricity from new disruptive Drug Administration chandra Chaurasia, worth Rs 36,000. Also science exhibition in nuclear reactors. substances. had received informa- 56, the owner of the arrested the shop own- the auditorium of In addition, many In this competi- tion that gutkha, pan panshop. er Pawan Kumar Vashi Sector-10A. new models of BARC, tion, the students of and other tobacco prod- In another action, Badri Prasad Gupta. Students from as well as new Modern School, who ucts were being sold in the Food and Drug Ad- The APMC police have various schools in metals, were used to performed on the the APMC market. Ac- ministration depart- launched further in- Navi Mumbai create attractive disruptive flasks, cordingly, Assistant ment raided Anant Ku- vestigation to ascertain Commissioners of Food mar Murali Prasad from whom and from and Drug Administra- Ravi Prasad (25) and whom they brought or tion, Shivram Pawar inspected his shop. In bought the Gutkha. Shivraj Youth Foundation conducts free health check-up camp By Dinesh Pawar Sharad Sonawane, Rajesh Sarfare, Vaide- URAN: A health camp president of the Uran hi Sarfare, Prashant, was organized by Taluka Khandeshi El- Hitesh Salunkhe, Shivraj Yuva Pratish- gar Association, Shivraj Deepak Prasad Rakesh than Uran and Spark Foundation-run Jai Ho Health Club on Wednesday 29th Janu- ary, 2020. The pro- gramme was organised to celebrate the Magi participated in this models and tables. were ranked first. Ganesh festival. exhibition. Thou- More than 1,200 New Horizon Public The camp was inau- sands of people from students, parents and School was placed gurated by the senior different walks of life teachers visited this second on the ground manager of JNPT, visited the exhibi- unique exhibition. breaking demonstra- Mrs. Manisha Jadhav. tion. On the second day tion based on fresh Mr. Jagdish Kulkarni The Indian of the exhibition, a ideas. Vishwajeet visited and praised the Woman Scientists’ competition was School was placed organizers. Hundreds Association organized organized for stu- third for their were benefited through Thakur, Founder Pres- Patil, Keshav Nikam, a demonstration this dents from 6th to hydrogen gas fuel the camp. ident of Shivraj Youth Rohan Sarfare worked year on the occasion 9th. Eleven schools in project. “Such a health Foundation, President hard for the success of of Science Day by the Navi Mumbai partici- At the end of the camp should be organ- Mangesh Wajekar, the camp. Atomic Energy pated in the competi- programme, Dr. ised in all the villages Treasurer Umesh In this camp, blood Department on the tion. The competition Radha Jayaraman, of Uran taluka,” said Vaivede, Yogesh Mha- pressure, diabetes, Periodic Table and was inaugurated by OCT scientist, gave Senior Manager JNPT, tre, Dhananjay Bhore, pulse test, nature test, new innovative Dr. Debjani Dasgup- certificates to all and Mansiha Jadhav while Pooja Prasad, Sachin eye examination, ECG, metals and non- ta, Director, D Y gave trophies to the inaugurating the Bhoir, Supriya Sarfare, .BNI, etc. were metals in IWSA’s Patil Biotechnology winning schools. To health camp. Archana Salunke, checked. House in Vashi and BioInformatics. make this program a Sector-10. The In this competition, success, Dr. Lalita exhibition was students presented Dhareshwar, Dr. inaugurated by project charts and Devshri Ramnadhan senior scientist Dr. other demonstrations and Ravi Shankar Madanagopal and Dr. on various topics like took special effort. www.newsband.in | [email protected] 4 Friday, 31 January 2020 Vsisters Bond Over Vasant

Issue : 230 31 January, 2020 Panchami Celebrations Begging menace growing unchecked Growth of any city is synonymous to its industrialization and economic development. The huge manpower needed for sustain- ing this development process actuates the rural urban shift lead- ing to migration from nearby rural areas. Most of the times the city is not able to provide the basic amenities required for living to this migrating population, who then seek shelter in the slums. These squatter settlements or slums are in fact the by-product of uncontrolled urbanization. The slum population keeps multiplying at a very high rate and more mouths to feed than hands to earn, lead family members especially the children, either into crime or begging. These are two fields, which do not require any sort of investments and are a source of easy money. Navi Mumbai of late, is becoming a hub for such activities. One Poems, devotional songs etc, showcased the inherent talent of Vsisters members encounters beggars on almost all the traffic signals, outside hotels By Ashok Dhamija and restaurants, near ticket counters of railway stations and out- NAVI MUMBAI: Nearly fifty ladies in side religious places. Eunuchs are also becoming a common fea- various shades of yellow from the nine ture on traffic signals. The beggars and eunuchs seem to get some year old Vsisters group celebrated the sort of training to extort money from the vehicle owners who stop Vasant Panchami festival with an at these signals. They, in a very adamant manner, coax and cajole array of activities which included people to dole out money. If someone refuses to pay, they dare to Haldi Kumkum, Cooking Contest, Songs, Poems & Dances performance abuse and even try to inflict damage on the vehicles in their bid to at the Kannada Sangh in Vashi. show displeasure. If a person happens to be travelling in an auto The festival which marks the prep- rickshaw, they create embarrassing scenes by touching feet, beg- aration for the arrival of spring and ging with folded hands, displaying empty stomachs and sometimes also birth of Goddess Saraswati, com- by even crying, in turn forcing the person to yield and give alms. menced with melodious devotional Apart from this, these beggars along with the vendors pose a song by Sheela Kamath and group. grave accident threat as they continue with their business without This was followed by an interesting caring for the traffic and the onus for their safety lies with the ve- and informative talk by Shantala hicle driver. Bhat on the spring season (Vasant Since these activities are going unhindered even in the pres- Ritu) and the significance of prayers to Goddess of knowledge, language, Amita Pai (Left) judges judges the vari- ence of the traffic policemen, it is very obvious that such illegal music and all arts (saraswati). ous culinary delicacies in presence mem- activities have the police umbrella. The police should take steps Jaya Shenoy sang a beautiful ber of the organising committee to curb these illegal activities, which apart from creating shabby song on Vasant Ritu in Marathi BSNL officer who was also the judge scenes are also accident hazards. In spite of all the noise made by while Savita Shenoy recited a poem for the occasion. The vote of thanks the media, the warning has been ignored time and again. Unless on the same theme. Mughdha Nad- was proposed by Vsister Savitha Nay- nipped in the bud, this problem will turn into a menace and then karni gave a graceful dance perfor- ak, founder member of WE club taking action at a later date would seem to be apparently “inhu- mance on the much awaited season. “Vasant Panchami is a festival man”. Efforts should be made by the authorities to persuade these Anjani Pai recital of a self-penned that marks the preparation for the people to slog for earning their livelihood rather than resorting to poem in Konkani and Prabha Prab- arrival of spring and preparation for easy money making through begging thus prevent creating para- hu melodious recital too mesmerised oli which occurs forty days later. For the audience. The much awaited tra- many Hindus, Vasant Panchami is sites on the society. ditional Haldi Kumkum event saw the festival dedicated to goddess Sa- all the members receive flowers and raswati who is the Goddess of Knowl- beautiful gifts too edge, Arts etc. The enthusiasm was Mahatma Gandhi’s death anniversary The Cooking contest based on infectious as they celebrated the same Khichadi and Til as the ingredients with an array of activities dwelling observed at Panvel Congress Bhawan saw the contestants come up with on spirituality, culture and culinary interesting and mouth-watering cu- skills, “ shared Dr Veena Adige, one linary dishes which were decorated of the founders of the Vsisters artistically. Mughdha Nadkarni, “It was very nice to hear melodi- Radhika Kamath, Anjani Pai and ous songs, witty poems and witness Lakshmi Kudva were declared the enchanting dance specially on Vas- winners by the Amita Pai, a former ant Ritu” said Sudha Kamath.

On the occasion of the death anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, two minutes of silence was observed at Panvel Congress Bhawan. On this occasion, a conference was held at Panvel in the presence of Ramesh Keer, in-charge of Panvel District Congress and Vijayan Nair. Speeches were delivered on Mahatma Gandhi’s life, values and princi- ples. District President RC Gharat, National INTUC Secretary Mahendra Ghart, Amir Syed, Captain Kalawat, Sadhana Singh, Dr. Swapnil Pawar, Sudam Patil, other office bearers were present. Melodious devotional song by Sheela Kamath and group mesmerised the audience www.newsband.in | [email protected] 5 Friday, 31 January 2020 MP Rajan Vichare SA Academy Mumbai team emerge victorious meets Chief Minister in Season Ball Cricket tournament By Chandrashekar Hendve route was carried out NAVI MUMBAI: MP by M. R. V C. As per Rajan Vichare met the survey, there are Chief Minister Udhav 2062 structure com- Thackeray yesterday prising 2031 residen- and discussed about the tial houses, 12 religious ongoing Airoli- Kalwa sites, 10 government elevated road work. buildings, 9 social plac- During the meeting the es. The structures senior MP highlighted which will demolished the issues of the project will be rehabilitated in affected people (PAP) a 320 sq ft house in and urged rental hous- the minister ing in to look into Thane. MP the issue Rajan Vi- and solve it. chare said, Recently “District he wrote a Guardian letter to Minister of Thane dis- Urban De- trict guard- velopment ian minister Thane, has NAVI MUMBAI: The The schools of Gymkhana. In this, Chavan won man of Eknath assured to SA Academy team of Mumbai, Thane, the S.A Academy the series award. All Shinde, complete the Mumbai won the Vashi, Nerul, Mumbai team won the above awards Chief Minister Uddhav work at the earliest.” title in the Inter- Belapur, Kamothe, the tournament, were given on behalf Thackeray and Thane The work was inau- cool-Club Season Uran and clubs while Nerul of V-3 Sports Thane. district guardian min- gurated in December Ball Cricket tourna- enthusiastically Gymkhana was the The winning ister Eknath Shinde 2016 by the Prime Min- ment organized by participated in the runner-up team. team was handed urging that the issue of ister, Narendra Modi. Ramsheth Thakur competition that was Man-of-the-match over the trophy by rehabilitation be re- However, the work was and Bharatiya held from 24th to was bagged by Adil former cricketer solved. Following stopped as the rehabili- Janata Party 26th January. The Syed who also Nitin Surve, while which the Thane Dis- tation of the PAP was Kharghar city and final match took bagged the best the runners-up team trict Guardian Minister done. MP Vichare sponsored by the Jai place between S.A bowler award, while received the trophy Eknath Shinde direct- raised the issue with - Hind Sports Club, Academy Mumbai Devang won the best by Brijesh Patel. ed the authorities to M. M. R. D. A, the then Kharghar. against Nerul batsman. Rishikesh solve the issue at the CM Devendra Fad- earliest. navis and State Town In order to complete planning department, Maharashtra police organizes Marathon the work of the second however, no develop- By Chandrashekhar is organizing a midnight Evathon’ the roads at midnigit phase, a survey of this ment took place. Hendve Marathon on 9th has been scheduled and their faith in MUMBAI: With the February, 2020 on in the midnight of Maharashtra police. view to create police- the route of Gateway 31st January, 2020 by Flag off event will Send us your problem at public interface and of India to Bandra Navi Mumbai police be carried out by the [email protected] to create awareness Sea link. Commissionerate. hands of respected with pictures and we will try and ensure about the health- To the on-set of ‘Freedom from IPS officers. Evathon wealth and fitness this event, a symbol- fear’ is the slogan of will start at 10:30 that the authorities take action in people of all ages, ic campaign namely this event showing pm. at Ustav Chowk, Maharashtra police ‘Maharashtra police their daring to rule Kharghar. www.newsband.in | [email protected] 6 Friday, 31 January 2020 HEALTH AND NUTRITION Rice : A vital base of many diets

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There was series, Indian Team New Zealand needing a about Mutual Funds, excitement and thrill at showed its supremacy single could not make as the preferred Hamilton as the a match of it. investment option for New Zealand side Mohd Shami saw million for prospective faltered to deceive he dismiss both investors be it retail for the second time seniors in the Kiwi or institutional who in the same side, captain Will- would like in securi- match. First they iamson and then ties such as stocks, missed achieving a the most experi- bonds, or short-term possible target and enced Ross Taylor debt, the Association later on could not to bring the match of Mutual Funds in Iconic cricketers and former Indian skippers Sachin Ten- defend a healthy to a tie position. India (AMFI) an- dulkar along with Mahendra Singh Dhoni (not in photo) score of 17 in the Later on in the su- nounced that it had have been roped in by AMFI’s CEO, N S Venkatesh (Left) super over. Kiwi per over J. Bum- signed cricketing and its Chairman Nilesh Shah to promote the ‘Mutual skipper Kane Wil- rah gave 17 runs in icons, Sachin Ten- Fund Sahi Hai’ campaign. liamson played an over and it ap- dulkar and M S ers of repute and longer-term orienta- like a master in pears all was lost Dhoni as part of its former Indian skip- tion in their respective the match and in when India batted. Sahi Hai campaign pers, Sachin Ten- sporting career, has the super over but that in the shortest form of First four balls saw Speaking on the dulkar and. M S been akin to retail was not enough to the game. that only 10 runs could occasion, Nilesh Shah, Dhoni evoke unstinted investors having achieve a win. On the Dramatic turn Chairman, AMFI said trust and high de- other hand, Team India around of events saw Contd. on pg. 10 “International cricket- pendability, and their Contd. on pg. 8 www.newsband.in | [email protected] 7 Friday, 31 January 2020 FROM THE CAMPUS State government allowing malls/multiplexes to remain open 24x7

According to me this is really a good move by our state I feel it’s a great initiative taken up by the government as government! As we know Mumbai is a city which never it would give good boost to the business and according to sleeps! We have people who work late in the night. It shall me it would also be a safe place for people who roam around provide more employment and more safety for women’s at night who travel late at night! Harsha Nair, TY BMM Journalism, Pillai College Sajil Nair, TY BMM Journalism, Pillai College

I personally feel it’s not at all economical to keep the malls open 24x7 because there would be hardly any cus- It’s a good initiative taken by the government. As we tomers who will be shopping at 4am. Also the manage- can avail all the services 24×7, people will be able to ment has to pay more to the employees working in the adjust their time from there busy schedule for shopping night shift including the transportation cost etc. The purposes. huge amount of electricity is being wasted.The return Shruthi Verma, TY BMS, Pillai College on this investment is negative ! Also it’s not an interna- tional tourist centre, though domestic / local tourist vis- it eventually. So basically it doesn’t make any sense if the state govern- ment opens the mall for 24x7. Shruti Nair, TY BMM Advertising, Pillai College Malls being opened for 24 hrs is a good initiative by the State Government. Along with more revenue and job op- I guess that would be pretty great. Especially in metro- portunities this will ensure feasibility of people working politan cities like Mumbai that never sleep, even at night. at night and also a safe environment for everyone to go But that doesn’t change the fact that it won’t be as crowded out without any hesitation. and malls might not be able to afford the excess electric- Aishwarya Hiwale, Sy BMM, Pillai College ity and also there might not be any maintenance hours to keep everything going. It has its pros and cons just like every other thing. That’d be pretty cool though. Question for next week: Aditya, SY BMM, Pillai College Should we have more air conditioned local trains? Gayatri Mantra Yagna from 2nd to 5th February, 2020 NAVI MUMBAI: Discourse on the text Chinmaya Mission, a “Nirvana Shatkam” Hindu religious and by written by Adi spiritual organisation, Sankaracharya. The is organising four – discourse will be day series of talks to conducted by Swami create awareness of Swaroopanandaji, the divine “Gayatri Global Head of Chin- Mantra” – the inner maya Mission on motivating principle of all creeds and climes physical, emotional, Chanting Competition Chinmaya Prerana guided Meditation the five elements. The in all centuries. The mental and spiritual are to be displayed in center members from 7.00 to 8.30 a.m. talks are to be held by Gayatri Mantra dimension. There are standees and informa- unitedly, collectively at Chinmaya Prerana, Chinmaya Mission discovered by Sage over 313 mission tion regarding all the perform and celebrate Kharghar in English Global Head, Swami Viswamitra, has centres all over India activities will be a wide variety of from 3rd to 5th Swaroopanandaji, infinite potentiality. It and abroad. explained by the religious and tradi- February 2020. from 2nd to 5th Febru- is a vibrant formula New publications Sevaks and Sevikas of tional festivals and A programme for ary 2020, from 6.30 to that has immense for all age groups from Chinmaya Misssion, national commemora- Educationists all over 8.00 p.m. organised by powers. The Mantra Shishu Vihar, Bala Kharghar. tions and holidays. from Navi Mumbai is Chinmaya Mission, fosters and sharpens Vihar, Chinmaya Chinmaya Prerana The currently most being organised by Navi Mumbai, with the knowledge- Yuva Kendra, Par- is the name of Chin- popular activities of Chinmaya Mission, an objective of initia- yielding faculty in ents, Corporates, etc. maya Mission Navi the Chinmaya Prera- Navi Mumbai on the tion into the Adhyat- man. from Chinmaya Mumbai centre that na center includes topic “Teachers - mic life through the Chinmaya Mission, Mission Publications was founded in the Chinmaya Family Agents For Change”, contemplation on is engaged in the are available for year 2009. It is Pathshala, Weekly conducted by Swami Gayatri Mantra. dissemination of display in the stalls strategically located Shishu Vihar classes, Swaroopanandaji, on There will be a live knowledge in the put up in the auditori- within the hub of Bala Vihar classes, 3rd February 2020, instrumental Bhajan areas on Indian um during the Navi Mumbai’s CHYK (Chinmaya from 10.30 a.m. to performance by Philosophy, Culture, evening talks on ‘Smart City’ Yuva Kendra) classes, 12.00 noon in English renowned artists from Art & Science, Busi- Gayatri Mantra. Kharghar. This Adults’ study classes, at Chinmaya Prerana, 6.00 to 6.30 p.m. ness Management, All the Grass Root organization consists Bhajans-Kirtan chant Kharghar. The The Gayatri both modern and Activities of Chin- of an ever-growing sessions, Monthly Principals and teach- Mantra is the Univer- ancient. The talks by maya Mission like team of deeply in- sampoorna Bhagavad ers of all schools and sal Prayer enshrined the Swamijis and Shishu Vihar, Bala spired, committed, Gita pärayana & colleges are invited for in the Vedas, the most Swaminis of Chin- Vihar, Chinmaya dedicated volunteers, Gäyatri mantra the same. ancient Scriptures of maya Mission lime- Family Pathshala, who are inspired to havan, Annual A programme for Man. The Gayatri lights the spiritual Chinmaya Yuva inspire. They diligent- Bhagavad Gita Punjabi and Sindhi Mantra is a prayer well-being of the Kendra, Study ly and unconditionally chanting competition. group has been that can well be Society, through the Groups, Chinmaya give religious, spiritu- Chinmaya Mission, organised by Chin- spoken with yearning wholeness, which Swaranjali, Chinmaya al, cultural and social Navi Mumbai is by men and women of encompasses the Fine Arts, Gita service. organising a Spiritual Contd. on pg. 10 www.newsband.in | [email protected] 8 Friday, 31 January 2020 ushers in a new wave of e-mobility in India, launches the Nexon EV at INR 13.99 Lakhs Backed by Tata uniEVerse, creates a holistic EV ecosystem to accelerate the adoption of EVs in India

MUMBAI: Redefining Silver and Glacier portunities in India. tive retail experiences sembly and motor as- ing sustainable and re- the evolution of EVs in White. Through Tata uniEV- and easy financing op- sembly. As an exten- sponsible mobility solu- India, Tata Motors to- In order to acceler- erse, our Group compa- tions. Tata Motors has sion to the consumer’s tions for India.” day announced the ate the adoption of EVs nies have synchronized partnered with Tata digital lifestyle, Tata Tata Motors is offering launch of India’s Own in India, Tata Motors is their efforts to develop Power to provide end-to- Motors has partnered a hassle free Electric SUV – the Nex- closely working with a holistic e-mobility ec- end charging solutions with Croma to provide ownership experience on EV at an introduc- other com- osystem to accelerate at home, workplace and a digital retail experi- with a customized tory price starting from panies including Tata the adoption of EVs in for captive and public ence to its customers. sales and service INR 13.99 Lakhs (Ex- Power, Tata Chemi- India. I am delighted charging. To develop The last piece of the solution: Showroom – All India). cals, Tata Autocomp, that this ecosystem has the component suppli- solution involves intro- • Experience an im- It is an aspirational Tata Motors Finance come together with the er ecosystem, Tata Mo- duction of affordable fi- mersive, visual ex- SUV for personal car nancing solutions for perience of Nexon buyers looking for a both personal and fleet EV at select Croma thrilling, connected segments, which will stores in Mumbai, drive experience with be provided by Tata Delhi & Bengaluru zero emissions. Pow- Motors Finance. • Engage with the in- ered by the cutting- Announcing the house trained EV edge Ziptron technolo- launch of Nexon EV, product specialists gy, this vehicle promis- Mr. Guenter Butschek, across dealerships es zippy performance, CEO & MD, Tata Mo- and Croma stores an ARAI certified anxi- tors Ltd. said, “After 16 • Avail doorstep ser- ety-free range of 312 months of strenuous ef- vice for both sched- km on a single charge, fort, we are delighted to uled and corrective an efficient high volt- launch India’s Own maintenance re- age system, fast charg- Electric SUV, the Nex- quirements to min- ing capability, extend- and Croma, to create an launch of Tata Nexon tors is collaborating on EV. This high per- imize the need for ed battery life and class e-mobility ecosystem, EV, a path breaking with , formance, connected workshop visits leading safety features. Tata uniEVerse. electric SUV that can which is working on vehicle is uniquely • 24x7 roadside & The Nexon EV will be Commenting at the match the aspirations manufacturing lithi- suited to address the emergency assis- available in three trim launch, of mainstream Indian um-ion battery cells, aspirations of Indian tance services along levels across 60 autho- Group Chairman, N customers.” exploring active chem- customers, and mak- with the 24x7 call rized dealerships in 22 Chandrasekaran said, Powered by Tata icals manufacturing ing EVs mainstream. centre support will cities. It will be avail- “E-Mobility is an irre- uniEVerse, consumers and battery recycling. We are confident that ensure round-the- able in three exciting versible mega-trend will have access to a The auto major is also this game changing clock support for colour options and an imperative for suite of e-mobility offer- working with Tata Au- product will further re- any unforeseen or – Signature Teal addressing pollution ings including charg- tocomp for the localisa- inforce our commit- emergency service Blue colour, Moonlit and generating job op- ing solutions, innova- tion of battery pack as- ment towards develop- requirement Tendulkar, tion, I thank Securi- create awareness personal money professional, healthy AMFI, the association ties and Exchange about Mutual Funds. management.” and ethical lines and of SEBI registered Dhoni... Board of India (SEBI), Discipline and longer- About AMFI to enhance and mutual funds in India Contd. from pg. 6 the regulator bod for term approach is the The Association of maintain standards in of all the registered equally longer-term securities in India for cornerstone towards Mutual Funds in all areas with a view Asset Management approach towards taking a considerate achieving success, be India (AMFI) is to protecting and Companies, was investment. Longer- view on allowing the it in any sport and dedicated to develop- promoting the inter- incorporated on August term approach be it, engagement of celebri- likewise in personal ing the Indian Mutual ests of mutual funds 22, 1995, as a non- in cricketing career or ties, at the Industry investing, alike.” Fund Industry on and their unit holders. profit organisation. in Mutual Fund level”. India’s most investments can Bharat Ratna successful winning deliver rich dividends captain (ICC World be it for cricketers or Twenty20-2007, Asia investors, alike.” Cups - 2010 & 2016, N S Venkatesh, ICC Cricket World Chief Executive, Cup - 2011 and ICC AMFI added: “After Champions Trophy – three years of Mutual 2013), Permanent Augmentation of Funds ‘Sahi Hai Mahendra Singh campaign’, we at Dhoni said “I take Coaches On Weekly Special Express AMFI felt that the great pride in being time is right to take associated with the By Ashok Dhamija with halt at Panvel Special ex. Jabalpur the conversation with award winner and ‘Mutual Fund Sahi PANVEL: Railways Jn. too on permanent Jn. from Saturday 1 the retail investors only International Hai campaign’. have decided to basis to clear extra Feb, 2020. On its across the country to cricketers to score 100 Having goal-based augment One 03 Tier rush of passengers. return journey Train the next level, by centuries at interna- approach, starting AC coach to the The date of no. 02197 Coimbatore engaging the cricket- tional stage, Sachin early, staying disci- existing composition of augmentation of Jn. - Jabalpur Jn. ing icons”. He further Tendulkar said “I am plined and not being 22 coaches in Train revised composition of Weekly Special ex. added “On behalf of excited to be associat- unfazed by volatility, No. 02198 / 02197 23 coaches is as Coimbatore Jn. from the Mutual Fund ed with the ‘Mutual are the four mantras, Jabalpur Jn. - Coim- under: Monday 3 Feb, 2020 Industry for which Funds Sahi Hai’ I have always fol- batore Jn. - Jabalpur Train no. 02198 Passengers are AMFI is the industry initiative’, through lowed, be it in my Jn. Weekly Special via Jabalpur Jn. - Coim- requested to kindly standards organisa- AMFI, so as to help cricketing career or in Konkan Railway route batore Jn. Weekly avail the services. www.newsband.in | [email protected] 9 Friday, 31 January 2020 MSP, CBI Share Spoils: MDFA Elite Division hold fort against Income Tax to emerge winners

By Ashok Dhamija In a keenly fought Elite Division match of the Rustomjee-MDFA League 2019-2020 played at the Cooperage ground, Maharashtra State Police (MSP) out- fit showed lot of char- acter and tenacity to hold Central Bank of India to a 2-2 draw. On the other hand former The action packed match between Maharashtra State Police (White / Blue) and Central champions Air India Bank of India (Orange /Black) was officiated by Navi Mumbai based Jagjeet Singh A CBI substitute showcases sporting gesture as he at- dished out a fighting Reen (Sunny) a footballer cum WIFA referee with finesse. (Photos by Author) tends to an injured MSP defender in the second half. display before they minute to ensure both managed to overcome a the teams went into the presence felt in the nine-man team did ex- spirited Income Tax by break tied 1-1. game with an equalis- tremely well to hold a narrow 2-1 margin in Immediately on re- er from their Navi Central Bank of India another Elite Division sumption, Central Mumbai based fleet to a 1-1 draw put up a match at the same ven- Bank who had larger footed striker Moham- good fight once again, ue. share of ball domination med Ishaq four minutes but failed to score the The State cops com- grabbed the lead as latter. Air India’s soon equaliser in the re- prising of players from their fleet footed strik- took the lead five min- mainder of the match various districts across er Gurang Chavan utes later after their against Air India who the state including found the back of the seasoned national level emerged winners Raigad and Thane took net in the 51st minute. campaigner Santosh Result (League Phase): the lead through Deep- The Policemen who MSP’s Centre Back, Deepak Patil (2nd from Right) who Koli made his presence Maharashtra State ak Patil’s successful were under immense scored two goals in his team’s 2-2 draw against CBI was felt as he slotted home Police 2 (Deepak Patil penalty conversion in pressure by the CBI the kingpin of his team’s defence too. the second goal for his 37’ (PEN), 87’) drew the 37th minute, after strikers defended reso- team. Income Tax play- Central Bank of India his team mate Vishal lutely and fought on. tive of Dhule district against the talented ers known for their good 2 (Alistair Anthony 41’, Patil was fouled inside With three minutes to rose above the CBI de- CBI team who were form this season which Gurang Chavan 51’) the penalty area by the the final whistle, the fence at the second post guilty of missing few saw them register back (HT 1-1). CBI defence. The deter- hard working centre and headed the ball in golden opportunities. to back victories Air India 2 (Johnson mined bankers outfit back Deepak became the centre of the net, off Air India took the against Western Rail- D’Silva 14’, Santosh hit back and restored his team’s saviour as he a set piece taken by his lead through Johnson way SA (1-0), Century Koli 23’) beat Income parity through a snap netted his second goal team mate Haneef D’Silva’s strike in the Rayon (2-1), Bank of Tax 1 (Mohammed goal from Alistair An- of the match. The tall Shaikh, to ensure his 14th minute. But, the India (5-1) early this Ishaq 18’). thony in the 41st lanky footballer a na- team split points Taxmen made their month before their Animal Welfare brochure launched Permanent Augmentation Of Express Trains On CR Route With Two Coaches By Ashok Dhamija i) Tran no. Sainagar Shirdi on Railways will 17221 Express from and from 5 February, augment Train nos. Kakinada on and from 2020 11722/17221 LTT- Saturday 1 February, iv) Train no. Kakinada Express and 2020 17208 Express from Train nos. 17207/ ii) Train no. Vijayawada on and 17208 Sainagar 17222 Express from from 4 February, Shirdi- Vijayawada Lokmanya Tilak 2020. Express with Two Terminus , Mumbai Waitlisted passen- Sleeper Second Class on and from 2 Febru- gers are requested to coaches on permanent ary, 2020 check the PNR status basis as per details iii) Train no. of their tickets before given below: 17207 Express from boarding the train.

NAVI MUMBAI : Fortnight 2020. ACF. She further Mumbai based non Quaiser Khalid (IPS) added the brochure governmental organi- Special Inspector has extracts from For inserting advertisements in zations Plant & General (PCR) Maha- Prevention of Cruelty Animals Welfare rashtra launched the to Animals Act, 1960, NEWSBAND Society, Mumbai brochure. “It will be Wildlife Protection (PAWS-Mumbai) and distributed to all Act, 1972, Indian Divakar - 9867529915 Vijay - 9867529919 Amma Care Founda- police stations and Penal Code, 1860, tion (ACF) launched animal lovers,” said, Bombay Police Act, Rampreet - 9867659921 Animal Welfare Nisha Kunju, Co- 1961 and Performing Brochure to mark Founder of NGOs Animal Rules, 1973 & Off : 2087 0513 / 2781 5380 Animal Welfare PAWS-Mumbai and 2001. www.newsband.in | [email protected] 10 Friday, 31 January 2020 Letters to the Editor.... Why All India Bank Employees go on strike? EU Sets A Wrong Precedent By: Vinod C. Dixit ployees got a 15 per cent hike. I strongly condemn the European Union's deci- United forum of Bank unions No headway has been made in sion to interfere in India's internal affairs. The EU which consists of 9 bank unions in- the process so far even after 32 has got no locus standi and it is unnecessarily pok- cluding All India Bank Employees months since the discussion on ing its nose on an issue that is outside its jurisdic- Association (AIBEA), All India Bank wage revision began. Around 3.2 tion. Where was EU when lakhs of Kashmiri Pandits were killed by the Officers’ Confederation (AIBOC), lakh officers participated in the Islamic militants? Where was this so-called champion of human rights National Confederation of Bank Em- strike. The demands of bank offic- when lakhs of Hindus fled their own homes from Kashmir and became ployees (NCBE), All India Bank Of- ers include implementation of the refugees in their own country? See EU's double standards. In Catalan it ficers’ Association (AIBOA), Bank 11th bipartite settlement relating to sided with the Spanish Government to help Spain maintain its sovereign- Employees Federation of India salary and perks, giving effect to ty in that region and in Kashmir it questions the motives of Modi's Gov- (BEFI) among others have given all wage revision at the earliest, strik- ernment. India Bank strike call on 31st Janu- ing a balance in the duties and work In Europe, the EU is constantly pushing for more integration, more ary, 1st Feb, 11th, 12th & 13 March of officers, giving effect to five-day- centralization, and the abolition of localism. It wants to quash any senti- and thereafter indefinite strike from week in banks, upward revision of ments of separatism or localized decision-making. And when it come s to 1st April 2020 demanding early and pension of retired bank officials, giv- India it has no shame of adopting a diametrically opposite stand. respectable wage revision, 5 day ing preference to basic banking Most of the EU members can't even know or point out in a map where week, defined working hour for of- transactions, banning marketing of Kashmir is and yet they have the audacity to debate in another country's ficers, scrap new pension scheme non-banking products, cancellation internal matter. The EU Members should know that EU is not Asian and revision/updation of family pen- of New Pension Scheme and give ef- Union. sion/pension. They oppose mergers fect to specific pension etc. I earnestly urge the Modi Government to recall our Ambassador from and amalgamations in banking sec- The banking industry in India Brussels and snap our ties forthwith. We should teach EU a lesson or two tor as it is a prelude for privatiza- witnessed sea-change through na- so that they will not dare to interfere in our matters in future. tion. They have also announced tionalization of banks in the years Lakshman Sundar, Vashi plans for demonstrations, signature 1969 and 1980 with the sole aim of campaigns and poster displays promoting small savings for self-suf- Homage to the father of the Nation among other protest methods from ficiency and for utilizing the banks January 20, 2020 to April 1, 2020. as catalytic agents for economic Mahatma Gandhiji did us proud by getting us freedom from the Brit- The timing of the bank strike par- growth. AIBOC opposes the move to ish rule and we enjoy the freedom of an Independent India- thanks to the ticularly on 31st January and 1st merge nationalized banks as the efforts of the Father of the Nation and other illustrious leaders, who took February assumes significance as merger would result in reducing active part in the freedom movement. it coincides with Budget Day. staff size and number of branches The struggle, the trails, tribulations and the sufferings undertaken According to AIBOC (All India of associate banks in the name of by them gave us the much needed impetus to go all alone and achieve our Bank Offices Confederation), the in- rationalisation of operations. goals. Sixty six years have gone by and it is our duty to value the efforts crease in wages is for seeking com- During last more than seven de- of the great leaders and pay homage on the Martyr’s day. Instead we pensation against the price rise as cades Bank Employees had fought fight out trivial matters and make mockery of the freedom obtained by well as to meet the demands of the many Battles - but have not lost in attacking each other. various situations in the society. 32 a single one. They have won in each India is my country and all the Indians are my brothers and sisters months have elapsed. The progress and every battle. Their strength is should come in our mind rather than going overboard and play dirty was in snails’s pace. Our patience their unity among rank and file sup- politics all the time. It is our duty to maintain and upkeep the services of has reached the tolerance level. porting this strike call. No doubt, Gandhiji and give him due respect and remember him with an aim to UFBU says that the unanimous de- banking services like cash with- achieve more from this day onwards. cision to intensify agitation was tak- drawal and deposits are going to af- C.K Subramaniam, Millennium Towers, Sector 9, Sanpada en after talks with Indian Banks’ fect at several bank branches where Association (IBA) failed. UFBU in employees will not turn up for work Gayatri world-renowned CIDCO grounds, circular has alleged stiff approach and instead chose to sit outside on Vedantic Master, opposite to Vashi of the Indian Banks’ Association on protest but on the other side bank Mantra... Gurudev Swami Station, Vashi by demands for a fair wage revision set- employees have always played a vi- Contd. from pg. 7 Chinmayananda, Pujya Swami tlement. UFBU is seeking at least tal role in strengthening banks and maya Mission, Swamiji reaches out to Tejomayanandaji.This a 15-per cent hike, but the IBA has economy and they must be reward- Kharghar on the spiritual seekers by year, Chinmaya capped the raise at 12.25 per cent. ed in the form of their justified de- topic, “Ik Omkar”, on translating Vedanta Mission with the In the past wage settlement, which mands. 4th February 2020, into a most effective support of the devotees was for the period November 1, The writer is freelancer, writer and from 10.30 a.m. to and relevant way of life is organising a four- 2012, to October 31, 2017, the em- cartoonist. 12.00 noon in Hindi at for the modern man day series of discourse Dramatic India tasted T 20 series three balls were at Se- Chinmaya Prerana, and woman. on the topic “Gayatri win in Kiwi land in a iffert who just got a run Kharghar. The Chinmaya Mission Mantra.” turn... most convincing way. and who would also fea- programmed will be has been conducting Keeping in Contd. from pg. 6 After making an im- ture – and be stunned conducted by Swami series of discourses thought, the spiritual be scored and in the possible tie, the Kohli again - in the last-over Swaroopanandaji on with the support of the prosperity of the next two balls, Rohit lead side made a match Shami thriller. Not just the occassion of 550th devotees. In step with society, starting from Sharma hit two huge of it in the super over Seiffert but Williamson Birth Anniversary of the hundreds of people 2nd February 2020, sixes to seal the match to clinch the T20 se- and Taylor too – good Shri Guru Nanak in Mumbai and across the CIDCO Auditori- and the series in Team ries. This is a maiden enough evidence, not Devji. the states of India, um, Vashi will open India’s favour. If Shami win in New Zealand that it was needed, that Swami Swa- that participated in its doors to spiritual was the saviour at the and clearly revealed our in the last year or so, roopanandaji, Chin- these discourses with enthusiasts and first instance and then supremacy at home Shami has ratcheted maya Mission Global great zeal. Chinmaya newcomers, offering Rohit Sharma stole the and abroad. Mohd. up his art. People’s Head, who traversed Mission organised a them a space to listen limelight with his clean Shami went for his Choice Award to Mo- the globe several series of talks on the and contemplate the hitting. The Kiwi side trick from the first hammad Shami for times touching the topic “Tulsi Ramayan benefits of Gayatri was cornered in their game – three different conceding 1 run in last lives of thousands of Gyan Yagna,” popular- Mantra under the own backyard. Kudos deliveries. A length ball, 4 balls. eager listeners in ly known as Sri Rama guidance of renowned Kohli and Company. then full outside off, The writer is freelancer different places. Being Katha, from 2nd to 7th Guru, Swami Swa- After winning ex- and a yorker outside off. from Sanpada, Navi the disciple of the January 2018 at roopanandaji. ploits at home, Team Incidentally, the other Mumbai www.newsband.in | [email protected] 11 Friday, 31 January 2020 Auditions for Saffrons Navi Mumbai Queen, Princess and Elite on 2nd and 3rd February, 2020 NAVI MUMBAI: Saffrons-Eventz after Indian Ocean, Penta- elegant show,” he Nisha Harale Miss said, “Mr Vijay Kalose Saffrons-Eventz & a decade. We have gram, Sunidhi Chau- added. Mumbai, Celebrity has been the torch Saffrons Entertain- successfully organized han, Agni etc.,” he “We will be groom- Fashion Choreogra- bearer of beauty ment officially an- many beauty contests said. ing all the contestants pher, Grooming pageants in Navi nounced its much in Navi Mumbai. “We “This beauty from tip to toe very Expert, Ace Host & Mumbai. It is a great awaited beauty news for women and contest called “Saf- girls of Navi Mumbai frons Navi Mumbai that he’s back on the Queen, Princess & scene with his line up Elite”. The press of so many upcoming conference was held pageants and I’m sure on 30th January at that looking at the “We grow” Vashi, Navi standards of his Mumbai in the previous events, he’s presence of Miss going to create another India, Ms India, Mrs milestone with all his India, Mrs Asia, Mrs pageants. I personally Navi Mumbai, Miss feel that such premi- Mumbai, Mrs Earth, um pageants provide a Miss India Interna- platform to aspiring tional and many people to change their more. have also organized contest is very differ- professionally. This DJ said, “Vijay is a lives and fly high.” Commenting on live shows with ent than other con- grooming is not only dear friend and The auditions will the announcement, almost all the big time test. In our contest we for this contest but for always has my be held on 2nd and 3rd Mr Vijay Kalose, performers from don’t have Swim Suit their future as well. support.” of February 2020 at CMD, Saffrons-Eventz Bollywood Industry; to Round, No Bikini We have team of Komal Udhwani - “Wegrow” 9th Floor, & Saffrons Entertain- name few Shaan, KK, Round and No Skin expert to groom all the Ms Beautiful Earth, Proxima Building ment said that this is Usha Uthap, Sonu Show. This is very contestants personal- model, actor, anchor (Arunachal Bhawan), the comeback of Nigam, Pritam, traditional and ly,” said Kalose. and Grooming expert near Vashi Station. www.newsband.in | [email protected] 12 Friday, 31 January 2020 Shri Suresh Angadi, Hon’ble Minister of State for Railways flagged off First Air-conditioned Suburban Train of CR By Chandrashekhar occasion. Dr. Kavita Hendve Choutmal, Hon’ble May- NAVI MUMBAI: Shri or, Panvel and other Suresh Angadi, Railway officials were Hon’ble Minister of present at Panvel. Shri State for Railways Rajan Vichare, Hon’ble flagged off the inaugu- Member of Parliament ral run of first ever air- welcomed the arrival of conditioned suburban inaugural run of first train of Central Rail- AC local at Thane. way from Panvel The inaugural run of (Through Video link) on first AC local was pilot- Thane-Vashi-Panvel tions, High Volume and Guardian Minister, ed by Motorwoman Smt Trans-Harbour line in Low Speed (HVLS) fans Mumbai City, Smt. Adi- Manisha Mhaske and a function held at at Byculla and Dadar ti Tatkare, Hon’ble woman Guard Smt Chhatrapati Shivaji stations, Solar panel at Minister of state for In- Shweta Ghone. Maharaj Terminus Chhatrapati Shivaji dustries & Mining, Shri Sanjeev Mittal, Mumbai on 30th Janu- Maharaj Terminus, Tourism, Horticulture, General Manager, Cen- ary, 2020. Free Wi-fi at 20 stations Sports & Youth Wel- tral Railway presented Hon’ble Minister of of Central Railway and fare, Protocol, Informa- the welcome address, State for Railways also IP based LED indica- tion & Public Relations and also welcomed the dedicated 13 Foot over tors at Dadar and Govt. of Maharashtra dignitaries by tradition- bridges at 12 stations Thane stations. & Guardian Minister, al way of presenting on Central and West- The Minister said Raigad, Shri Arvind shawl and Shriphal. ern Railway, New book- on the occasion that he Sawant and Shri Manoj Shri Shalab Goyal, Di- ing offices at Ghatkopar was very impressed to Kotak Hon’ble visional Railway Man- and Kaman Road sta- see the cleanliness at the satisfaction of trav- Shri Aslam Shaikh, Members of Parlia- ager, Mumbai Division, tions, Deluxe toilets at station. Further he said ellers and appealed to Hon’ble Minister of Tex- ment and other digni- Central Railway pro- Lokmanya Tilak Ter- that, Railways will maintain the cleanli- tiles, Fisheries & Ports, taries and senior offic- posed the vote of minus and Panvel sta- work tirelessly towards ness. Govt. of Maharashtra ers were present on the thanks. Team from NMIMS emerge as winners Children of NMMC School at Navi Mumbai regional finals of enjoy star gazing Tata Crucible Campus Quiz 2020 NAVI MUMBAI: Hi- Rs. 35,000. Mr. Chait- tion of India’s biggest manshu Batra and anya S. Sathe, Vice campus quiz will be Ms. Astha Bishnoi President & Centre held for a little over from Narsee Monjee Head – Mumbai and two months, travers- Institute of Manage- Corporate Safety Lead- ing 40 cities, with five ment Studies er, Tata Consultancy zonal rounds leading to (NMIMS) emerged vic- Services, Mumbai was the Grand National fi- torious at the Navi Mumbai edition of Tata Crucible Campus Quiz 2020. A total of 163 teams battled it out in the city lev- el finale for the top honors, held at the ITM By Chandrashekar Hendve the program Kale in- Maruti Gawali (Head- Kharghar. Hi- NAVI MUMBAI: Star formed the students master, Secondary De- manshu Batra Gazing program was about astronomy. The partment), Alka Dha- and Ms. Astha organized by Astrono- students were then wale (Headquarters, Bishnoi took mer Milind Kale at Ra- shown stars and moon Primary Department), home a cash jshahi Chhatrapati through telescope. Kamlesh Ingle and oth- prize of Rs.75,000 and the chief guest at the nale in Mumbai. The Shahu Maharaj Vidya- Former Mayor er teachers were will compete in the finale. winners of the Nation- laya, Rabale. During Sudhakar Sonawane, present on the occasion. zonal round to qualify The theme for this al Finals will receive a for the national year’s quiz is built Grand Prize of Rs. 5, finale. 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