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26 January VOL. 13 • ISSUE 226 PAGES 12 • PRICE ` 1 2020 SUNDAY RNI No. MAHEN/2007/21778 POSTAL REGN. NO. NMB/154/2020-22/ MDG POST OFFICE NEWS IN to Alibaug boat ‘Run for Flamingoes’ BRIEF and seminars planned

Free health journey to commence on World Wetlands Day check up camp Lions Club of Navi Environmentalists aim to spread Mumbai Champions in as- soon - MP Rajan Vichare sociation with Shri Govard- awareness on ecological emergency hani Seva Sansthan head- ed by MLA Mrs Mandatai Mhatre have organised a free health check up camp on Sunday, 26th January, 2020 from 9 am to 2 pm. Team of doctors from Reli- ance Hospital, DY Patil Hos- pital, Unicare Health Care, Dr Rama Kudtalkar Dentist- ry and Infigo Eye Care will support the care. Free Spectacles will be distribut- ed to the needy. Free med- icines and health supple- ments will be distributed by Lions Club on this occasion. : Ahead bodies in Mumbai Met- NAVI MUMBAI: About CIDCO has given will include a waiting The organisers have ap- of the World Wetlands ropolitan Region 75% of the jetty work in Rs. 111 crore for this room for travellers, a pealed to all Navi Mum- Day on February 2, en- (MMR). Nerul is complete and project, which is being ticket window, a food baikars to attend this camp vironment groups have Environment the remaining work is developed in two phas- court, etc. Around 25 in large number. begun to aggressively groups such as Nat- likely to be completed es. A 650 X 30 meter cars and 11 buses can brace for focusing atten- Connect Foundation, Four have lucky escape soon, said Rajan Vi- road will be construct- be parked at the park- from burning car tion on the increasing Shri Ekvira Aai Prat- chare, MP who along ed on the ground floor. ing lot. At around 9:30 pm on Fri- threat to biodiversity with the officials of the There will be a water 40,000 passengers Contd. on pg. 8 day night a car on the way and vanishing water to Ghansoli from Vashi sud- City and Industrial De- path of 400 X 20 will be able to travel in denly caught fire. Fortu- velopment Corporation meters and a parking a day after the passen- nately, all the four people in (CIDCO) inspected the space of 80 X 55 meters. ger boat is introduced. ongoing work of the Jet- There will also be a ter- the car managed to get out Contd. on pg. 6 of the car on time. The Navi ty on Friday. minal building, which Mumbai Municipal fire bri- gade personnel rushed to the spot and doused the Tiny tot bitten by snake fire. in DPS School premises By: Crime Reporter and created a wave NAVI MUMBAI: In a panic amongst a shocking inci- the parents and dent, a 7-year-old also an outrage boy, Ishaan Sen against the school (7 years), a second- authorities. grade student in “Ishaan’s health Delhi Public School is improving,” po- in Seawoods, was lice said. The child bitten by a snake in informed his moth- the school pre- er that he saw a mises. snake on the steps The child was but did not under- immediately taken stand that it had to Apollo Hospital bitten him. and was given Ishaan Sen, treatment. The who lives with his news, however, family at NRI colo- spread like the wild fire in social media Contd. on pg. 2 www.newsband.in | [email protected] 2 Sunday, 26 January 2020 BJP announces CHANGE OF NAME peenerj veesìerme-keÀeieoHe$e ieneU I have changed my name from VIJAYA POOSAITHURAE leceece pevelesme ³ee peenerj veesìermeÜejs metef®ele keÀjC³eele ³esles keÀer, ceer appointment of taluka TEVAR & VIDYA POSAETURAE TEWAR to VIDYA Þeer. %eeveosJe ®ebog ®eJneCe Je³e-66 Je

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By Crime Reporter smoke started coming NAVI MUMBAI: At from the bonnet and around 9:30 pm on Fri- within no time the car day night a car on the engulfed in fire. The way to Ghansoli from four people who were in Vashi suddenly caught the car got out imme- fire. Fortunately, all diately and informed the four people in the the Fire Brigade per- car managed to get out sonnel who rushed to of the car on time. The the spot, but the car Navi Mumbai Munici- was completely gutted pal fire brigade person- by then. “The fire was nel rushed to the spot brought under control and doused the fire. in ten minutes” said, The Innova car was Assistant center officer going from Vashi to of the fire brigade RR Ghansoli at around Kokate. The cause for 9pm. As the car the fire is being ascer- reached Bonkode, tained, he said. Tiny tot bitten by snake... Contd. from pg. 1 ny in Seawoods, had examined the wound on gone to school on Fri- Ishaan’s hand and sus- day morning as usual. pected it to be a snake- At around 11 o’clock in bite. They immediately the morning, he along treated him and saved with other students his life. went to the school hall However, after the for annual day practice. incident, the parents During this time, the have decided to meet the snake bit him on his headmaster of the school hand. on Monday to inquire The teacher imme- about the safety mea- diately administered sures of the students. first aid. However, The NRI police have Ishaan started vomit- reported the incident ing and fell uncon- and warned the school scious. The teachers management to take then rushed him to the precautions to prevent Apollo Hospital. The snakes from entering doctors of the hospital the school. www.newsband.in | [email protected] 4 Sunday, 26 January 2020 Beyond Medicine and Engineering

Issue : 226 26 January, 2020 arts. I found this earn more money or rather absurd, but I enjoy greater success was obviously in and respect than Averting disaster minority. I had others is a myth that The realization that if corrective measures are not taken im- students in my class needs to be shattered. who had dropped out Every child does mediately, there is going to be acute shortage of fresh potable of engineering and not have the aptitude drinking water has finally dawned upon us. After air, water is the science programs for maths and sci- second most essential lifeline for the survival of human beings. after a year of being ence. That does not Nature created adequate resources for their survival, however miserable, to pursue mean the child is less because of meddling by the human beings, the resources have what they genuinely intelligent – it simply not only been polluted, they have also been depleted due to gross enjoyed, instead of means that the child mismanagement. Pollution from land-based sources is greatly By Dr. Monica Khanna doing what their has different inter- affecting the aquatic biological resources and biodiversity. Ram- “When you have parents were pres- ests. Some children pant use of pesticides is further making the fresh water resourc- secured over 90% in surising them to do. have a creative bent es unusable. 12th grade, why on Last week, the of mind; others are Though water is one of the replenishable resources, yet due earth do you want to question that had inclined towards to depleting green cover because of excessive deforestation and opt for arts?” Three haunted and dis- sports or performing consequent reduction in rainfall, perennial drought like situa- decades ago, when I turbed me for years, arts; while there are tion has been created in many parts of our country. It is because was asked this sprung back from my those who enjoy question, it took me subconscious as I writing or teaching. of this reason it has become all the more important to conserve by surprise. Of attended an orienta- The choice of a water, besides finding means to replenish the aquifers. While course, 90% had far tion programme at specialization or each one of us can do our bit by conserving water at home and greater value thirty my daughter’s school. profession cannot be being more cautious while using it, the real solution lies in rain- years ago water harvesting, which has to be followed religiously wherever than it does possible. today – but Rainwater harvesting technique is two pronged. Firstly, by the question collecting rain water from roof tops and open catchment areas continues to and storing in huge underground sumps and secondly by arrest- be asked to ing the surface run off into the rivers and seas by constructing countless percolation chambers to recharge the aquifer. The former has a teenagers limitation that it can be adopted only during monsoons. Besides, even to this it requires huge investment by way of construction of water re- day. Having studied in taining structures. The latter is a long-term solution and shall an interna- go a long way in making this vital resource available for human tional school consumption. where there Already the Hon’ble Supreme Court has intervened and tak- was no en lead in making it mandatory for the various organizations to hierarchy of implement the rainwater harvesting. Even the bureau of Indian specializa- standards has come out with code on this. Many state govern- tions, I ments have made it compulsory to have provision for rainwater could not, for the life The words of the compared, or even harvesting schemes in the construction of complexes before the of me, understand the Principal resonated measured on a commencement and occupancy certificates are issued for the correlation between with my ideas, and I weighing scale – for work. It is heartening that many of the schools, colleges and marks and choice of could not stop smiling one cannot compare residential complexes are utilizing this technique and are thus subjects. For me, it as I heard her echo apples with mangoes. contributing immensely in conserving water. The town planning was simply a matter my own thoughts. Each fruit has its authorities should also implement this in letter and spirit and of personal choice and The school has, for distinct flavour and interest. In my the first time, given taste. thus save the human civilization from evident disaster in making school, we did not students an option in A happy child will on account of depleting water resources. have to choose any the ninth and tenth grow up to be a particular stream. grade of commercial successful adult, and We had options of applications and will excel in his or different subjects economics instead of her chosen field if WR To Run Special Trains For from all streams, and mathematics and there is passion and could take up whatev- science. Every child dedication. Instead of Anganewadi Mela – 2020 Via KR Route er combinations we does not have to pressurising our By Ashok Dhamija (T) – Thivim The above Special liked, so long as we become a doctor or an children to fulfil our PANVEL: Western special will leave from will comprise of One 2 completed the requi- engineer, the Princi- unfulfilled dreams, if Railway (WR) in coor- Bandra (T) at 23:45 Tier AC, Five 3 Tier AC, site number of pal said – and I could only we could recogn- dination with Konkan hrs on Saturday 15th Twelve Second Sleeper credits. We were not have agreed ise where their Railway (KR) have de- February 2020 and will Class, Four General never judged by our more. The previous potential lies and cided to run Special reach Thivim at 12:30 and Two SLR Coaches. choice of subjects. generations had fewer respect their choices, Trains on ‘Special fare’ hrs on the next day. On The above Train will But I realized that options – the present we would give rise to between Bandra Termi- its return journey Train halt at , in , if you were a generation has no mentally healthier nus, Mumbai & No. 09092 Thivim – Road, Panvel, , brilliant student, you dearth of them. One and more contented Thivim with halt at Bandra (T) special on Khed, Chiplun, San- opted for science; if field cannot take adults. Panvel Station too to special fare will leave gameshwar Road, Rat- you were above precedence over The writer is clear extra rush of pas- from Thivim at 13:50 nagiri, Kankavali, Ku- average, you opted for another since it takes Associate Professor, sengers during ‘Anga- hrs on Sunday 16th dal and Sawantwadi commerce; and if you all kinds of profes- Indira Institute of newadi Mela – 2020. February 2020. Train Road stations. Passen- were a mediocre or sions for the world to Business Management, The details are as un- will reach Bandra (T) gers are requested to below average stu- function. Moreover, Consultant, Indian School der: at 04:00 hrs on the next kindly avail the servic- dent, you had no the belief that engi- of Management and Train No. 09091 day. es. choice but to take neers and doctors Entrepreneurship www.newsband.in | [email protected] 5 Sunday, 26 January 2020 Kanthavali Cricket Club wins MLA Cup

By Dinesh Pawar second place. : Uran Municipal Council The chief guest on the occasion was ward No. 2, MLA Cup 8 was recently Uran city president Saily Mhatre, Vice- organized at Mangirdev Cricket President Jaywin Koli, BJP Uran ta- Former MP Lokmanya leader Ramsheth Thakur, Secretary of Rayat Education Institute Ground, Bhavra (Uran) on behalf of luka president Ravi Bhoir, Uran city Bhausaheb Karale along with other dignitaries inspected the work of Ramseth Thakur corporator Asha Shelar. A total of 3 president and corporator Kaushik Bhavan. Aabout 90% of the work has been completed. teams participated in the two-day Shah, corporator Asha Shelar of ward cricket match. no. 2, Nandu Lamde, corporator, Cor- Kanthawali Cricket Club team porator Rajni Koli, corporator Rajesh bagged the first prize, while Mangird- Thakur, BJP Uran city women presi- Podi Subway opened for citizens ev Bhavar Cricket Club bagged the dent Sampurna Thali and others.

Panvel: Following the efforts of Prashant Thakur and local corporators the work of the subway connecting Podi to Panvel have been successfully completed and has been Resident and students face tough time travelling to the NMMC library at , sector thrown open for citizens. 4 due to bad road (By Chandrashekhar Hendve) 800kg of suspected beef seized By Crime Reporter stopped the vehicles and NAVI MUMBAI: Taloja found beef hidden in the police have arrested four boot. During primary people for illegally car- interrogation the people rying beef in two cars on in the two cars could not Friday morning. Police gave satisfactory reply have seized 800kg of to the questions, said a beef and the cars. Inves- police official. tigation has revealed Police have arrested that the beef was being four persons, Irshad transported from Bad- Qureshi, Sarfaraz Mo- lapur to . juddin Shaikh, Mujahid Taloja police had re- Abdul Rahman Sheikh, ceived information that Hashib Qureshi. A pre- some people were ille- liminary investigation gally hiding beef in the by the police has re- car’s boot. Accordingly, vealed that the beef is vehicle inspection was being transported from started at IGPL Naka to Govandi. in Taloja MIDC on Fri- Police said that wheth- day morning. The police er the meat is beef or of spotted two cars- Skoda any other animal will be and Tata Icon. Based on clear only after testing suspicion, the police the meat. www.newsband.in | [email protected] 6 Sunday, 26 January 2020 Patriotic fervour marks R’ Day celebration at RSMK

By Ashok Dhamija Head, Ryan Shalom KAMOTHE: To Montessori Kamothe celebrate the glory of on the occasion shared the freedom fighters “Under the guidance and to instil the of the teachers, values of patriotism children conducted in young minds, Ryan fun filled activities Shalom Montessori, like ‘Tricolour Kite / Kamothe (RSMK) Peacock’ making celebrated Republic activity and Drawing Day on 24th January, competition which 2020 with patriotic helped young students fervour and zeal. to understand the The school dazzled importance and with the vibrant hues significance of tri- of tricolour balloons, colour. Excitement kites and was im- touched its zenith mersed in rich Paying tributes to the freedom fighters… when students rel- patriotic spirit. school echoed with ished their tricolour Children enthusiasti- patriotic fervour as healthy snacks. cally participated in the little freedom Children gave splen- fancy dress competi- fighters sang patriotic did speeches about the tion with the theme of songs like ‘Saare contribution made by national leaders. It Jahaan Se Achaa..,’ our freedom fighters. was a mesmerizing ‘Nanha Munna Rahi The whole ambience sight to see the little Hu..’ during the was filled with the ones dressed up as special assembly spirit of freedom and Rani Laxmibai with which enhanced the patriotism. It was a her sword and shield, spirit of the day. The day of elation, love Bhagat Singh with students brought the and respect for the his glorious cap, stage alive with their country, instilling in Jawaharlal Nehru passion and love the Ryanites the value donning his cap and towards Motherland and reverence for the rose, Subhash Chan- by making tricolour gift of freedom by the dra Bose and other formation of ‘INDIA’. great leaders of our great leaders. The Mera Bharat Mahan... Sonita Das, Section country”. Nerul to The total journey from this jetty,” said Vi- Navi Mumbai, District Nerul to Alibaug will be chare. Chief Vitthal More, Patriotic Ventures… Alibaug... 2 hours. CIDCO Chief Engi- Dwarkanath Bhoir, Contd. from pg. 1 “We will be meeting neer K K M. Godbole, City Chief Vijay Mane, The journey from Ner- the Maharashtra Mar- Superintending Engi- Deputy City Chief Dil- ul to Bhaucha Dhakka itime Board Chief Exec- neer Ramesh Giri, Ex- ip Ghodekar, Nagarse- will take only 30 min- utive Officer N Ra- ecutive Engineer Ma- vika Saroj Matan Patil, utes, likewise, the jour- maswamy to discuss hale, Maharashtra Municipal Transport,

ney connecting Manda- the launch of Ro-Ro ser- Maritime Board Officer, Member Sameer Bag- wa and Alibaug will vices along with the Shiv Sena Deputy wan and others were also take 30 minutes. passenger boat from Leader Vijay Nahata of present.

Street side vendors attempts to entice prospective cus- tomers to buy the national flag at a busy street in Vashi on the eve of the Republic Day celebration (By Ashok Dhamija) www.newsband.in | [email protected] 7 Sunday, 26 January 2020 RCS Vashi Pre Republic Day Celebration Marks Patriotic Fervor & Grandeur

Giving wings to imagination and enhancing their cognitive skills students showcase Jai Hind their creativity preparing tricolor flowers. By Ashok Dhamija under the guidance of NAVI MUMBAI: “For our Chairman Sir Dr. the Lord is the Spirit, A. F. Pinto and Manag- and wherever the Spir- ing Director Madam it of the Lord is, there Grace Pinto by con- is freedom, “ a quote ducting various activi- from 2 Corinthians ties and competitions 3:17, Bible. On the eve for our students to of the 71st year of In- make them aware of dia’s Republic Day, Constitution of India Ryan Christian School, and also the role of the Vashi organized a num- freedom fighters. These ber of activities and included ‘Tricolour competitions for its stu- Flower’ event for our dents to make them Tiny Tots, Our prima- aware of Constitution of Students dress up as freedom fighters as part of Republic Day celebrations. ry Tiny tots from Gr. I India and the role of Events, ‘Dress up’ com- students with a view to freedom fighters over petition’, ‘Tri Colour give wings to imagina- the centuries with great Book Mark’ activity, tion and also enhancing national fervor and ‘Speech & Letter’ writ- their cognitive skills. grandeur. The atmo- ing competitions. The ‘Tricolour Wrist- sphere was electric and Edwin Fernando, band’ event was to cele- the campus was decked Headmistress of the in- brate the Saffron, up with tri colour as stitute on the occasion White and Green — co- the students across the shared “With great na- lours of India, as part board enthusiastically tional fervor and gran- of the celebration chil- showcased their talent deur Ryan Christian dren made tri colour by participating in the School, Vashi joined the wristband and wore it ‘Tricolour Flower & Montessori students showcase their love for the nation by participating in the Trico- nation in celebrating Wristband Making’ lour Book Mark’ activity. the 71st Republic Day Contd. on pg. 8 Paying tribute to Freedom Fighters

Montessori students of different sections dressed as Freedom Fighters paid tributes to the likes of Bhagat Singh, Mahatma Gandhi, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru. Lal Bahadur Shastri, Bal Gangadhardhar Tilak, Rani Lakshmibai, Chandrashekhar Azad, Subhas Chandra Bose, Mangal Pandey, Annie Besant, Raja Rajmohan Roym, Veer Savarkar etc. By Ashok Dhamija tribute to the Freedom Republic Day celebra- future leader of Mont- who devoted their ment on the Indian NAVI MUMBAI: Fighters of India by tions on Saturday 25 essori section decked lives over the centu- sub-continent with Montessori Section of organising a Fancy January, 2020. The up on the occasion, ries to fight against their walk and talk Ryan International Dress competition on atmosphere was highlighted the role of colonial rule in the pre while displaying School Nerul paid the eve of the 71st electrifying as the many of these leaders independence move- patriotic fervour. www.newsband.in | [email protected] 8 Sunday, 26 January 2020 Run for nored in MMR where development on the wet- large scale destruction land at Bhelkhand in Flamingoes... of wetlands is happen- Uran where 150 acres Inspired talks 4 Contd. from pg. 1 ing under the guise of out 160 acres have al- ing a worldly life one is further explained that ishtan and Save Navi development,” said B N ready been filled with tied in bondage of some there are four types of Mumbai Environment Kumar, director of Nat- debris and soil. The HC form or the other. sanyaas. He concluded and fishing community Connect Foundation. committee directed CI- Will becoming a sanyasi by saying there is no forum Paramparik While salt pans and DCO and Raigad dis- help one attain the goal other way to gain Machhimar Bachao floodplains are under trict collector to restore of Brahman? enquired the knowledge of self, but Kruti Samiti have constant attack in the wetland. disciple. through Sanyaas. planned to organise a Mumbai for real estate Residents at Nerul Vivekananda said, What then is the fate of media seminar at development, Special in Navi Mumbai have By Dr Vandana Mahajani that now it was not the householder or married Mumbai Press Club Economic Zones in been waging a battle to Sanyaas, the word goal that was impor- men? and a Run For Navi Mumbai have save a wetland at Ta- brings an image of a tant, more important Through their good Flamingoes in Navi dealt a death knell for lawe at Seawoods NRI saffron clad bald man was to move away from karmas in present Mumbai on February 2, wetlands. During the Complex where CIDCO with a kamandalu in shackles of worldly life. birth they will have 2020 to increase aware- last year alone, hun- planned a golf course. his hand. Swami Vive- Bhakti and Mukti was this renunciation in ness about the wetland dreds of acres of wet- “We have won the case kananda received any- not possible to achieve future births. Excep- that attracts hundreds lands have been buried at Bombay High Court one with great en- tions like Nag Ma- of birds. in the eco-sensitive which asked CIDCO to couragement and hashaya are few, The run is planned Uran region across scrap the golf course kindness, if he said Swamiji. Re- in and around precious Mumbai harbour, said idea and the govern- showed interest in nunciation is the mangroves and wet- Kumar. ment agency has since taking very soul of Upan- lands of Navi Mumbai The people in gener- moved the Supreme Sanyaas.His first ishadas. He cited the which is rich in biodi- al have to be alert and Court,” said Sunil four disciples who example of Buddha versity, having reserved awake to the increasing Agarwal of the Save embraced san- when he mentioned mangrove forests and dangers as the author- Navi Mumbai Environ- yaas were told by about renunciation. habitat of many bird ities have not learnt ment. Without waiting Swamiji that the Did we not have the in- species including mi- any lessons from the re- for the SC verdict, CI- disciples were stitution of Sanyaas gratory birds like fla- cent floods, he said. DCO allowed a builder now shining in before Buddha? mingos. Around 2500 The ecological to hack over 700 trees the glory of Brah- He definitely gave to 4000 runners of dif- threat to Mumbai is in the real estate man. They had boost to it as an in- ferent age groups and real, said Nandakumar project that covers the embraced the loft- stitution. It was only gender are expected to Pawar, head of Shri golf course and all ob- iest vow in this after going after participate in the event Ekvira Aai Pratishtan. jections from the resi- life. Blessed was many sadhus that of 1 km carnival run While the City and out- dents fell on deaf ears, their mother in Buddha sat in one and 5 km, 10 km & skirts such as Badlapur he added. whose womb they place in search of 21km run. Many of the and reeled un- The fishing commu- had taken birth.” himself and became participants will be der floods due to the dis- nity which thrives on For the highest the illumined one, non-runners who will appearance of flood- wetlands is one of the freedom of the self said Vivekananda. be participating for a plains, at least 20 vil- biggest victims of the and the good of the till one lived a life of The goal of life is to be- cause, said another or- lages have suffered wa- urban and infrastruc- world” proclaimed samsara. come the knower of ganiser Shruti Agraw- terlogging for the first ture development as Vivekananda was the Is there a special time to Brahman and that can al. time as water bodies their source of survival goal of Sanyaas. The take sanyaas? asked the only be achieved Wetlands are land have been blocked, has been consistently Vedas have proclaimed disciple through renunciation. areas that are saturat- Pawar said. diminishing. “While that no one can really When the spirit of We will continue ed or flooded with wa- What is worse, said the wetlands are van- know the Brahman renunciation comes with this discussion in ter either permanently Kumar, the local city ishing, we are not even unless one takes san- one must take sanyaas future write up. or seasonally. Inland planner CIDCO has allowed to go for fishing yaas. said Swamiji. There is Dr. Vandana Mahajani is wetlands include covered all wetlands in the sea around Renunciation is the no right time for it. If Nagar Pramukh, Vive- marshes, ponds, lakes, and mangrove zones JNPT, ONGC and oth- word. There is no oth- the call comes in youth kananda Kendra, Kanya- fens, rivers, floodplains, under its development er projects,” lamented er way to attain free- one msttake it up for kumari and swamps. Coastal plan for the upcoming Tukaram Koli of the dom. Till one is in liv- death is uncertain. He wetlands include salt- node. fishermen’s forum. water marshes, estuar- Acting on a series of “The compensation ies, mangroves, lagoons complaints, the Bom- meant for the Koli com- Gang dupes a man of Rs 1 and even coral reefs. bay High Court-ap- munity still remain a Fish ponds, rice pad- pointed Mangrove Pro- far cry as none of us lakh on pretext of job dies, and saltpans are tection and Conserva- have seen the colour of human-made wetlands. tion Committee had re- the money,” said Dilip By: Crime Reporter belonging to an un- ing to get a job. In this “All these aspects cently asked Reliance Koli, another local ac- NAVI MUMBAI: The known gang, Devaraj way, the gang collected are unfortunately ig- not to undertake any tivist. Kamothe police have Mehta, contacted Shr- Rs. 1 lakh 79 thousand launched a search for iram and told that he from Shriram. Howev- the gang who is said to has been selected for a er, when the gang de- McDonald’s announces 24X7 operations have duped a man of Rs job at Career India Dias manded more money, 1 lakh 79 thousand on India Company and Shriram became suspi- at select locations in Mumbai! the pretext of getting asked him to send Rs cious and started de- him a lucrative job. 4,782 as registration manding his money First QSR to announce day-night operations The victim, Shr- charges and later de- back. iram Reeswood, 34, who manded more money as However, members MUMBAI: Westlife tions in Mumbai will with most cosmopolitan stays with his family in processing fee. The of the gang switched off Development remain open until the cities across the world. Kamothe Sector-11, members of the gang their mobiles. After (“Westlife”) now has a wee hours through the McDonald’s is the first was jobless since two forced him to send mon- finding out that he had fix for your 3:00 am week. restaurant brand to an- years and had upload- ey online, saying that been cheated, Sriram French fries craving, This announcement nounce the 24X7 restau- ed his resume on a job they would have to pay filed a complaint at late night coffee needs comes after the Govern- rant operations. portal named job.com for commission and oth- Kamothe police station. and after-party hunger ment of Maharashtra’s A pilot of this initia- website. er process. Accordingly, the police pangs. McDonald’s res- decision to keep Mum- Seeing his resume Accordingly, Shr- have started a search Contd. on pg. 9 taurants across 7 loca- bai buzzing 24X7 in line last December, a person iram sent money hop- for the gang. www.newsband.in | [email protected] 9 Sunday, 26 January 2020 Shri Ganesh Kala circle bags first prize RCS Vashi Pre Republic Day.. Contd. from pg. 7 in Mayor’s Cup Brass Band competition on their hands. The ‘Tricolour Book Mark’ activi- ty was conducted for Montessori students to high- light the achievements of our nation at the global level in various fields” She further added “ The ‘Dress up competition’ to mark the Republic Day, evoked such fond memories of childhood — going to school all dressed up in the crispiest uniform, watching the tricolour unfold, singing the anthem. Students of Primary section dressed up in their favourite National Leader attire also recited their most valuable quotes too. The ‘Speech and Letter Competition focused on the role of the many sol- diers who were martyred to protect the interest of the nation. In order to make our students aware of it our institute conducted Letter Writing – ex- pressing gratitude to soldiers who sacrificed their lives in serving our country. Primary section Gr. I students expressed their heartfelt gratitude by giving inspiring speeches. In this way Ryan Chris- tian School inculcated the importance of Republic Day among all the students, since they are the future leaders of our Nation. Let us take a pledge at this Republic Day to live for India till the last breath of life.” McDonald’s announces.. Contd. from pg. 8 tive goes live today i.e. 24th January 2020 till 26th January to ensure operations are streamlined by KOPERKHAIRANE: Shri Ganesh Kala circle bagged the first prize in the Navi Mumbai Mayor’s Cup Brass Band the 27th January - the official launch date of the competition. Yashwant Art Circle Sarsole bagged the second prize, while the third prize winners were Sur Sangam 24X7 initiative. So now, McDonald’s restaurants Brass Band Koparkhairane. in select food courts and malls will remain open for customers for as long as the Mall operates. Speaking on the development, Saurabh Kalra, Senior Director – Strategy and Operations said : “We at Westlife are very excited about this move and believe that this will truly make Mumbai the maximum city. It will help boost business for brands and generate employment as well. Mc- Donald’s restaurants in many parts of the globe operate 24X7 stores and have seen significant suc- cess. We hope to replicate the same in Mumbai.” Westlife has a total of 315 restaurants, of which 94 are in Mumbai and 46 fall within the BMC ju- risdiction. In line with the regulation that allows cafes, restaurants and shops in malls and non-res- idential areas to remain open throughout the night only within the BMC’s jurisdiction, Westlife will keep its 7 McDonald’s restaurants open and will scale this up as soon as regulation permits. Westlife through its wholly-owned subsidiary runs McDonald’s restaurant in West and South India. Below is a list of McDonald’s mall stores that Navi Mumbai: About 20 barricades were given to Rabale MIDC Police station recently by Inorbit Mall and Mindscape will remain open 24x7 : • Oberoi Mall – group. The barricades were handed over to the Rabale MIDC Police Station Senior Police Inspector Nitin Geete. On • Growel’s 101 Mall – • Infiniti Mall – this occasion K Raheja from Mindspace Group , Budhaji Morgaonkar-VP, Capt. Vikram Singh - Chief of Security. • Infiniti Mall – • Phoenix Market Jayanta Pamale, Sujit Yede and from Inorbit Mall Virendra Singh Thakur - Mall Head, Bandu Karambalikar, Chandra- City – • Phoenix Mills – Lower • R- kant Sangle and others were present. (By Chandrashekhar Hendve) City Mall - www.newsband.in | [email protected] 10 Sunday, 26 January 2020 Letter to the Editor.... Sea of Humanity emerges at Borgad, Nashik Show respect to the NASHIK: “Let us decorate our life ems in their conversant languages viz. National Flag with gratefulness. One should be grate- Marathi, Hindi, English, Gujarati, ful to the formless God for whatever Ahirani, Kannada, Sindhi, Banjara, Our country celebrates Republic Day every year he has bestowed upon us with full con- Bhojpuri, Punjabi, Bengali and Ne- on January 26 to honour the day when the Consti- viction of it being the best. With this pali. tution of India came into force. Republic Day is frame of mind, one will inculcate vir- Sewadal Rally the national festival of India which reminds us about the sacrifices made tues of patience, comfort, steadfastness The second day of the Samagam by our great freedom fighters who did not think about themselves and and tolerance then this will exhibit in today began with a colourful Sewad- their families but happily sacrificed their lives for the nation. his conduct in the society.” Satguru al Rally. Thousands of volunteers in Republic Day is one of the most important national festivals in India. Mata Sudiksha Ji Maharaj made a fer- uniform who look after the arrange- It is celebrated with great splendour and grandeur to commemorate the vent appeal to the mankind at a mam- ments during every Satsang Pro- enforcement of the Indian Constitution on January 26, 1950. It was on moth gathering; yesterday, being the gramme or Samagam and participate this day that our motherland was declared a total sovereign, democratic 1st day of the 53rd Annual Nirankari in a big way in the Mission’s social and republic state for the first time in history. Celebrations in the form of Sant Samagam of Maharashtra. welfare activities in India and abroad, massive parades, playing patriotic songs, organising cultural events and The 3-day event is being attended assembled to rededicate themselves reciting poems take front seat. Indeed it’s a day of celebration. But it is by Lakhs of the Mission’s followers who to the selfless service of humanity and the duty of every Indian citizen to show respect to the National flag. But have come from all over the State and seek blessings from Satguru Mata Ji once the celebrations get over, we find these flags being trampled upon by several other parts of the country. A for the same. They displayed some people or thrown into dustbins. This is an insult to the nation. It must be stopped. Our National Flag is the symbol of honour and unity for the people of different religions living here. We should honour and respect our country and its national flag. We should also honour and respect our country’s national song and national anthem. Jubel D’Cruz, Mumbai This Republic Day enjoy the freedom of spending with these platforms Republic Day Sales is the first Laptops, Amazon Fashion and All big sale of the year that e- Other Available Categories. commerce platforms are offering in GyFTR 2020. With an ever-rising overflow GyFTR (Vouchagram) is a lead- of shopping options to choose from, ing offline-to-online (O2O) peer gift- people on a budget can enjoy the ing platform that offers digital gift freedom of shopping with the follow- vouchers from leading brands, to fa- large number of delegates are here physical exercises, Yoga, Aerobics, ing platforms which are offering cilitate instant gifting and redemp- from overseas. Pyramid formations, Karate to high- pocket-friendly experience without tion. Customers can buy any gift Satguru Mata Ji further stressed light the need of discipline, dedication compromising on quality or quanti- voucher from the brands from dif- the need of a focused approach for self and coordination. The Rally also pre- ty. ferent categories like Amazon, improvement which can be achieved sented some skits linking the same Flipkart More, Aurelia, Bata, Voylla and can by treading the spiritual path and be- with Sewa as an important means to Flipkart, India’s biggest online get up to is offering 50% off the next ing connected with the formless Niran- express devotion. They also impressed store for Mobiles, Fashion (Clothes/ purchase of the gift voucher. Gy- kar. upon every Sewadal member to obey Shoes), Electronics, Home Applianc- FTR’s offers stand by its tagline – Holy books, saints and sages from what their seniors in general and Sat- es, Books, Jewelry, Home, Furni- Happiness Delivered Instantly bygone eras have borne testimony that guru in particular command. ture, Sporting goods, Beauty is now Big Bazaar the knowledge of formless God is pos- Blessing the Rally, Her Holiness live with Republic Day Sale till Big Bazaar is an Indian retail sible through a True Master – Satgu- said that Sewadal volunteers, with 22nd January. The four-day sale store, a chain of hypermarkets, dis- ru. their discipline, dedication and alert- brings hundreds of discounts and of- count department stores, and gro- Nirankari Mission has been tread- ness, render various services not only fers on popular electronics like mo- cery stores is offering its ing the spiritual path and imparting at the Samagam but at other places bile phones, laptops, smart TVs, customers, ‘Sabse Saste 5 Din’. the God-knowledge in its effort to es- wherever they are asked to do so. They tablets, and others. For eg., Apple’s From home care to food items to the tablish Universal Brotherhood for the render their selfless services during iPhone XS is now down to Rs. 49,999 latest fashion items one can avail past 90 years and the legacy contin- natural calamities in any part of the (MRP Rs. 89,900) maximum discount on all your re- ues. country. She further stated that Amazon quired items. Satguru Mata Ji concluded by delv- Sewadal volunteers always keep Amazon, an Online Shopping 1-India Family Mart ing on the purpose of human life to be themselves ready to serve not only the website for Buy mobiles, laptops, The fastest growing value retail realization of God-knowledge and to Mission and the community but, cameras, books, watches, apparel, chain with over 100 stores across live in the materialistic world guided mankind at large. shoes, and e-Gift Cards. The plat- India, is offering its customers with by it and contributing positively to the Earlier speaking on the occasion, form has returned with Great Indi- flat 70% off on a vast variety of prod- society. Shri V.D.Nagal Ji, Member Incharge an Sale with offerings up to 90% ucts ranging from Kids, Men’s and The 1st day of the Samagam saw Sewadal, Sant Nirankari Mandal, discount on Republic Day Deals. Women’s wear to home accessories. devotees in large number pouring in said that even though Sewadal vol- Buyers can enjoy Every 30 Mins Enjoy the freedom of spending with by buses, trains, public transport, cars unteers are always prepared to do any New Lightning Deals on Mobiles, 1-India Family Mart. etc. to be in time to be a part of the Sewa that they are called upon for, noble event. Noteworthy was the dis- but still there may be several short- ciplined behaviour of those coming and comings. He prayed for forgiveness Send us your problem at those guiding them, taking enough care to Her Holiness to bless them all so not to burden the citizens of Nashik that they can perform their duties [email protected] with any traffic snarls. with complete spirit of discipline, de- with pictures and we will try and ensure The proceedings of the day found votion, dedication and coordination that the authorities take action devotees sharing their experiences and earn the blessings of Satguru as through songs, hymns, speeches, po- well as Sadh Sangat. www.newsband.in | [email protected] 11 Sunday, 26 January 2020 Housing Society Management Show 2020 to Focus on Dispute Resolution MUMBAI: India’s ers at times correctly work at lowest costs dispute resolution on no cost basis at the competent and certified first ‘Housing Societies hide behind the excuse with no certifications amongst society mem- venue. vendors under one roof. Management Show of paucity of time and of competence in any bers thereby making HSMS 2020 aims to The Expo has al- 2020’ (HSMS 2020) is honorary nature of job. discipline. The society our living and working facilitate the profession- ready garnered the sup- set to roll out its third Short supply of ven- management favours spaces more liveable al services providers/ port of Maharashtra edition on 7th 8th & 9th dors who work unsu- them to save on costs. and lovable. Profession- manufacturers on one Societies Welfare Asso- February, 2020 at Ne- pervised and follow Members alleged a al/certified techno sav- hand and seekers of ciation (MSWA), Pro- hru Centre, , strict self-regulation, fraud. To avoid TDS, vy service providers these services i.e. mem- fessional Housekeepers’ Mumbai. Over 33,000 complete the task in payments are routed to including Coconut bers/Office bearers of Association (PHA), V active litigations are time to the satisfaction individual names and Plucking, Solid Waste the societies on anoth- Citizens Action Net- being fought in various of one and all is the stray workers with Management, Leakage, er to meet, connect, work (V CAN), Nation- courts by members other cause. bearer cheques. This Fire safety, CC TV Sur- communicate and al Solid Waste Associa- and office bearers of Co- “Dealing with un- is an apt ground for lit- veillance, Access Con- transact whereby the tion of India (NSWAI), operative Residential / registered and un-cer- igation by members trol Systems, Automat- members of societies Indian Pest Control As- Office/ Industrial & tified skilled vendors against the office bear- ed Boom Barriers, not only find solutions sociation (IPCA), All Premises societies. must be debarred from ers” explained Ramesh Composting Machines to their existing and India Real Estate Housing societies of societies. We have in- Prabhu (9820106766) for Organic Waste, So- future problems but Agents’ Association Mumbai alone spend stances where a Hous- Founding Chairman of lar Energy and Rain also get value for mon- (AIREAA) and Women’s over Rs.160 Lakh on ing Society is availing Maharashtra Society water harvesting sys- ey service/products for Legal Forum for Hous- account of legal fees from a single unregis- Welfares Association tems are part of this maintenance and im- ing Societies (WLFHS), each year. Most dis- tered proprietorship (MSWA). expo. Office bearers of provements in their re- Sahakar Bharati Hous- putes arise out of an- company as its autho- While commenting Maharashtra Society spective societies. The ing Society, Indian ger on account of defi- rised vendor a bouquet on the idea behind third Welfares Association members of over 4000 Green Building Council cient services provided of services including edition of this show (MSWA) will offer ex- housing and commer- (IGBC), Indian Pump by vendors assigned Security & Gardening, Mukund Rao – Organ- pert counselling and cial societies are expect- Association (IPA), Vasai and approved by office Plumbing, and Electri- iser of ‘Housing Societ- advice on Redevelop- ed to visit this expo will Taluka Housing Feder- bearers to serve the cal, Sewage and Water ies Management Show ment, Conveyance, get to witness, meet and ation, Accommodation maintenance paying - Tank Cleaning. This 2020’ said the third edi- Transfer, Inheritance interact with over 50 dif- Times, Soch Sayani members. Office bear- enterprise claims to tion aims to propagate and other legal issues ferent categories of and many others. www.newsband.in | [email protected] 12 Sunday, 26 January 2020 Students of Dronagiri High School English Medium bag prizes at state level dance competition

By Dinesh Pawar the first on ‘Farmers 2020. Vice President Kokan K. Prabhu, choreogra- Koli, Former Chair- KARANJA: The stu- Song’ by Goup I (Std I The dance competi- Tourism Development pher Mst. Milind Mhatre man Karanja Machhi- dents of Dronagiri High to Std IV) & second for tion was organized by Corporation and the and the teachers highly mar Society Shivdas School English Medi- the patriotic dance per- the Nrutya Malhar organizer Balasaheb contributed in the suc- Nakhawa, School Prin- um, Karanja blasted formance by Group II Dance Academy at State Nagavade felicitated cess of the students. The cipal Mrs. Madhuri the stage with their in- (Std.V to X) in Nrutya Level. Total 340 schools the prize winners with School chairman Mrs. Prabhu and all the credible group dance Malhar Dance Competi- participated in the com- trophy & certificates. Geeta Bhagat, Chairman teachers appreciated performances and tion held at Hadapsar in petition. Pramod The Principal of the of Karanja Machhimar the achievements of the bagged two first prizes- Pune on 19th January Jathar, former MLA & school Mrs. Madhuri Society Bhalchandra students. MS Ruchi Santosh Bhandari- Moving scooter catches fire Pride of Navi Mumbai

By Chandrashekhar Hendve By Chandrashekar Hendve Shilpa Deepak Cha- Shilpa stopped the two MS Ruchi Santosh Bhandari, a NAVI MUMBAI: A two- van, who lives in wheeler and within no wheeler was gutted in village in Vashi, was time it caught fire. The dynamic Hockey player from the fire near the Arenja Cir- riding her two-wheeler passers by immediate- city has made the city proud. She cle on Palm Beach Road along with her child ly informed the Vashi had recently participated in the in Vashi. Luckily the and was going towards fire brigade. The fire rider and the child had Palm Beach on Satur- was brought under con- ‘Khelo India 2020’ for Hockey a lucky escape. The day afternoon. A four- trol within minutes. Team from Maharashtra which Vashi fire brigade wheeler driver noticed The incident was was held in Assam Guwahati. rushed to the spot and smoke coming from reported at APMC po- brought the fire under her moving Activa ve- lice station. The team bagged bronze medal control. hicle. Following which for the state. A former student of Fr. Agnel School, Vashi she is currently pursuing Dear Young Readers, Biotechnology from Modern Here is a chance to bring out your creativity and latent College (Vashi). talent! Newsband has a column exclusively for our young readers. Children send us your drawings, articles, po- ems etc. along with your Name, School Name and Stan- dard. Either email us or send by post to the following email id :- [email protected] or Newsband, Real Tech Park, Office No 1313/1314, 13th Floor, Plot No 39/2, Sector 30A, Vashi, Navi Mumbai - 400 703