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• RNI No. MAHEN/2007/21778 • POSTAL REGN. NO. NMB/154/2020-22/VASHI MDG POST OFFICE PAGES: 8 PRICE : 2.00 Man arrested for illegally Civic chief selling Remdesivir Railways operates injection in Kharghar special train ser- By Crime Reporter vices reviews oxygen man was arrested by the Crime Branch from Indian Railways is A Kharghar on Wednesday evening for trying to running special train sell illegally Remedesivir injection at a price high- services all across the er than the MRP without doctor's prescription and country for the conve- facility in the city covid examination report. The man has been identi- nience of the passen- By Ryhea George Officer Dr. Dhanvanti haswami Ashram and fied as Harpinder Kapoor Singh (41). The officials gers. These services ollowing the hor- Ghadge, Oxygen Sup- Export House, which are of the crime branch found two Remdesivir injection include Mail/Express Frifying accident of ply Control Officer and under NMMC. Oxygen from his possession. Police also seized Harpinder Trains, Passenger Oxygen leakage that Deputy Commissioner is being supplied here Singh's car. Trains and Suburban took place in There is Trains. Apart from Zakir Hus- a very high regular train services, sain Hospital demand for additional trains are in Nashik, Remdesi- being run during April- the commis- vir injection May 2021 as summer sioner of the following special trains... Navi Mum- surge in the (More on page 2) bai Municipal Covid 19 Picture is used for representational purpose only Corporation cases. Tak- Major fire averted at (NMMC), Ab- ing advantage of this, some people are black-mar- Radhaswamy Covid hijit Bangar keting the injection at inflated prices. The Central Centre took a detailed review Dr. Babasaheb Rajale as through dura cylinders. team of the Crime Branch had received information A fire broke out at of the oxygen facilities well as oxygen suppliers The commissioner direct- that a person would come near Little World Mall in the AC outlet at the in the NMMC area. The were present. ed the officials to check Kharghar on Wednesday evening to sell Remdesivir Navi Mumbai Mu- meeting was held on 21st In the NMMC’s ju- the safety equipment at injection. Accordingly, NB Kolhatkar, Senior Inspec- nicipal Corporation's April 2021. Additional risdiction, oxygen beds these three places. tor, along with his team, set a trap in front of Little (NMMC) Radhas- Commissioner Sanjay are available at CIDCO World Mall in the evening and arrested Harpinder wamy Covid Centre Kakade, Medical Health Exhibition Centre, Rad- Continued on page... 2 Kapoor Singh, who arrived in his car. in Sanpada, Sector- The police found two Remedesivir injections in 24, around 3 pm on his car. When the police confiscated both the injec- Wednesday. Firefight- tions and interrogated him further, he said that he ers rushed to the NMMC to start special covid had bought the injections from a woman named scene. However, the Prachi from Nerul for Rs 12,000 each. He also said staff of Covid Cen- centre for women soon that the injections were for sale at Rs 20,000 each. tre extinguished the The 300-bed centre will be located in Airoli The crime branch then registered a case against him fire before that and at Kharghar police station. He has also been handed further disaster was over to the Food and Drug Administration for fur- averted... ther action. Police have now launched a search for (More on page 3) the woman from whom accused Harpinder Singh bought injections. Price of mangoes Meanwhile, Shatrughan Mali, senior police in- drop at the whole- spector, Kharghar police station, has appealed to the sale fruit market people to contact the police immediately if anyone is Following an in- found blackmailing the Remdesivir injection. crease in the supply of mangoes in the Agricultural Produce Market Committee’s By Chandrashekhar Hendve full swing. (APMC) fruit division, he Navi Mumbai Municipal Cor- Santosh Shiktode Deputy Engi- the price of the man- Tporation (NMMC) is all set to neer NMMC said, “As per the direc- goes has dropped by start a 300 bed Covid Care Centre tions of the Municipal Commissioner, upto 30%, say the especially for women at the munici- Abhijit Bangar work is underway for traders… pal school in Airoli, Sector-14. An of- the Covid Care Centre for women at (More on page 8) ficial from the municipal corporation the NMMC school at Airoli Sector-14. informed that the work is going on in The centre will be opened soon”. 2 Friday, 23 April 2021 Suspecting affair with his 200 people to get free food through wife, man kills co-worker Shiv Bhojan Kendra at APMC By Crime Reporter His frequent visit to his into the water. Two days By Chandrashekhar Hendve at APMC Masala Mar- augurated the free Shiv ahul Dan Villong house, made Rahul sus- later, after receiving in- ith an aim to help ket. Bhojan Thali Yojana. R(20), a resident of picious that his friend formation that Dinesh's Wthe needy, Shiv A free Shiv Bho- Beneficiaries expressed Taloja Ghotgaon, killed and wife were having an body was floating in Sena Deputy Leader and jan Thali Kendra was their gratitude to Maha- his co-worker Dinesh affair. Angered, he de- the lake, Taloja police Jagannath Yadav (35) cided to kill Dinesh. rushed to the spot and with the help of two Accordingly, on the took his body into cus- friends on suspicion that evening of April 15, Ra- tody. An identity card of he was having affair with hul took Dinesh to the Balaji Enterprises Com- his wife. Investigations backyard of the com- pany was found in his have revealed that after pany for a drink. After pocket and it was con- killing Dinesh, the trio drinking alcohol, they cluded that the body be- tied a stone to Dinesh's later went to the house longed to Dinesh Yadav. body and threw him of Ratish Baraik and After the police got into the water. Taloja Raju Lohar and drank more information about police have investigated more alcohol. However, him, they came to know the case and arrested the when Rahul confronted that Dinesh used to visit three accused. Dinesh, he threatened Rahul's house regularly. Maharashtra State Presi- launched at Shiv Bhojan rashtra Chief Minister The deceased Dinesh to kill his daughter and Based on this informa- dent of Environmental Kendra at Masala Mar- Uddhav Thackeray and Yadav and Rahul Villong kidnap his wife. So Ra- tion, the police arrested Rehabilitation Author- ket G-02/62. The free Shiv Sena Deputy Lead- worked on a contract hul grabbed Dinesh by Rahul and after further ity, Mumbai Slum Im- food will be distributed er Vijay Nahata for the basis with Balaji Enter- the throat and knocked interrogation, he con- provement Board Chair- till April 30. initiative. Congress of- prises, in Taloja MIDC. him down. After that fessed that he had killed man Vijay Nahata has Shiv Sena Deputy fice bearers Sachin Sa- Rahul was staying with two of Rahul's friends Dinesh with the help of announced to distribute District Chief Dilip lav, branch chief Amba- his wife and daughter at grabbed Dinesh's hands his friends and dumped 200 food plates per day Ghodekar and City das Navale, Pravin Patil Taloja Ghotgaon. Since and feet, and Rahul his body in the lake. at Shiv Bhojan Kendra Chief Vijay Mane in- were present. the two were work- killed him. According to the po- ing together and being The trio then tied a lice, Rahul and his two friends, Dinesh visited stone to Dinesh's right friends Ratish and Raju Railways operates special train services Rahul's house regularly. thigh and threw his body were arrested. 432 special train services were operated by Indian Railways from Maharashtra in last 10 days; 1166 special Duo stab youth following old tiff train services were operated from region By Crime Reporter and Abhishek Bhim- informed that both ollowing a tiff, two singh, all live in Nerul Swapnil and Abhishek By Chandrashekhar Hendve 12.04.2021 to 21.04.2021, Indian Fyouth allegedly and know each other. stabbed him. The ndian Railways is running special Railways operated total 432 special stabbed Suraj Maniram Last month, on Holi injured Suraj was later Itrain services all across the country train services from Central and West- Chauhan (24) in the day, all the three had admitted by his family for the convenience of the passengers. ern Railways and 1166 special train chest and abdomen and an argument, however, to Dr. D.Y. Patil Hospi- These services include Mail/Express services from Northern Railway (Del- fled. Suraj was critically with an intention to take tal for treatment. Trains, Passenger Trains and Subur- hi area). injured in the attack and revenge Swapnil and Suraj is currently ban Trains. Apart from regular train “Indian Railways will continue to was admitted to Dr. D.Y. Abhishek on Tuesday unconscious and his services, additional trains are being run special trains as per the demand on Patil Hospital for treat- night beat Suraj, stabbed condition is critical, run during April-May 2021 as summer routes. It shall make all efforts to en- ment. Nerul police have him in the chest and fled police said. Follow- special trains. sure that passengers may travel com- registered a case against from the scene. ing the incident, Nerul As on 20th April, 2021, Indian fortably without any inconvenience. the two attackers and After that, Suraj police have registered a Railways is running total 1512 special Indian Railways is fully prepared to are searching for them. reached his house in case under Section 307, train services (Mail/Express and Fes- operate trains at short notices on any The victim and the Sarasole village in an against Swapnil and tival Specials) on an average per day. particular route,” said an official from accused Swapnil Jadhav injured condition and Abhishek. Total 5387 suburban train services and Railways. 981 passenger train services are also In view of the Covid, Indian Rail- Civic chief quired as the hospital fa- them with three times operational. ways is making all out efforts to raise reviews oxygen... cility of 75 ICU beds and more than the required As on 21st April, 2021, 53 spe- awareness of railway passengers and Continued from page...1 30 ventilators at CIDCO oxygen reserves. The ac- cial train services are operating from general public with regard to Covid At present, NMMC Exhibition Centre will be cident that took place in Northern Railway (Delhi area), 41 guidelines and protocols. has 100 dura cylinders. operational soon. Nashik was unfortunate. special train services 50 more dura cylinders “All private covid We need to be more vigi- from Central Railway have been added. To ca- hospitals with oxygen lant,” said commissioner Attention readers: While every effort is made and 5 special train ser- to check the genuineness of party/parties inserting ter to the rising demand, beds as well as ICU fa- Abhijit Bangar during vices from Western Rail- commissioner Bangar cilities have been direct- the meeting. The team ads in this paper, we cannot be held responsible for way daily to the various the truthfulness of its contents. The publishers, Editor has ordered an increase ed to inform the health paid a heartfelt tribute to destinations across the in the number of dura department in writing the citizens who died in and/or the staff cannot be held responsible for any country. loss or damage due to transactions that they may en- cylinders in addition to about the capacity of the incident. In the period from the additional oxygen re- their beds and to provide ter 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/154/2020-22/Vashi MDG Post Office • ABC Certificte No. 133/2106 Phone : 2087 0513 / 2781 5380 e-mail : [email protected] website : www.newsband.in Friday, 23 April 2021 3 Sai Vetal Sports Group organises Sri Vara Siddhi Vinayaka Seva Samaj blood donation camp celebrates Sri Rama Navami By Lakshman Sundar King and Queen- Das- earth. 55 units of blood collected ri Vara Siddhi rath and Kaushalya. On Ram Navami, Vinayaka Seva Sa- The auspicious day usu- large number of devotees By Chandrashekhar Hendve ers, Jitendra Bhende, Gram Panchayat Mem- S maj celebrated Sri Rama ally falls on ninth day flock to visit temples, blood donation Vilas Bhende, Ramesh ber Mahesh Raut, Jour- Navami on Wednes- of Chaitra Navratri and recite holy texts from camp was organized Mhatre, Prabhushwar nalist Ajit Patil, Journal- A day, April 21, 2021 at celebrated during the Ramayana, take part in in the premises of Sai Mhatre worked very ist Subhash Kadu and its temple premises at month of March/April. Bhajan or Kirtan. Devo- Mandir at Kalambusare- Sector 29, Vashi, Navi The purpose of the birth tees even bring miniature Uran on the occasion of Mumbai. Sri Rama Na- of Rama was to destroy idols of Lord Ram, bathe Ram Navami. 55 donors vami celebrations start- including an outstand- ed with Sri Ramajanma ing dance choreographer Parayanam in the morn- and cinematographer ing. It was followed by Pappan Patil, President Sri. Ramachandramoor- Pappu Suryarao, Rupesh thy Pooja and Japam. Mhatre and social activ- After Maha Sankalapam, ist Gorakh Thakur were Sri Rama Mahamantra present. Yagnam, Navagraha and Nandkumar Patil, Nakshatra Shanti Ho- Naresh Patil, Swapnil mams were performed Patil, Dr. Shailesh Pa- by Brahmasri Venkatesa til, Harshad Patil, Ranjit Ganapadigal. The func- Patil, Abhi Patil, Shub- tions ended with Deep- ham Patil, Suyog Patil, aaradhana. Yatish Bhende, Pratik hard for the success of Journalist Mahesh Bhoir Sri Rama Navami Mhatre, Kshitij Mhatre, the camp. also visited and appreci- was also celebrated in Hrithik, President of During the camp, ated the noble work be- Sri Rama Navami celebrations at SVSVSS, Vashi. Brahmasri many temples in Navi Venkatesa Ganapadigal (R) performing Homams Sai Vetal Sports Group, Deputy Panch Sunil Pa- ing carried out by the Mumbai in a subdued blood donation during til, Industrialist Kuldeep blood donors and orga- manner due to Covid re- the evil spirit of Ravana. and dress and place them the camp. Mhatre broth- Naik, Adv. Ninad Naik, nizers. strictions. Hence, the celebration on a cradle. A lamp is The auspicious fes- of Ram Navami glorifies lit to worship God and tival of Sri Ram Na- the power of the good kheer is prepared to ap- Couple arrested for vami is celebrated to over the evil. The festi- pease him. Nine girls mark the birth of Lord val signifies the removal are invited at home for assaulting NMMC officer Ram-- seventh avatar of of negativity and rise Kanya Pujan and served By Crime Reporter team of the Municipal took the couple to the God Vishnu to Ayodhya of divine power on the halwa and puri. he APMC police Corporation went there APMC police station Thave arrested a and started taking action and filed a complaint couple on the charges of against the hawkers. At against them. However, Youths welcome government’s obstructing government that time, hawkers Hus- Hussain Sheikh contin- work. A police officer sein Saiful Mia Sheikh, ued his argument with decision to start inoculation for 18+ said, the Navi Mumbai 22, and his wife, Rubina the municipal officials Municipal Corpora- Saiful Mia Sheikh, 19, at the police station and By Siddhesh Waykar try had been waiting for leges and universities. tion’s (NMMC) anti- began arguing with threatened to com- he Government of the vaccine for the past Reacting to this, Simran encroachment squad the anti-encroachment mit suicide. In a fit of TIndia has declared three months when the Mittal, a college stu- had received informa- squad and grabbed a anger, he even attacked its 'Liberalised and Ac- first phase was started dent said, "I am already tion that at the APMC municipal officer by himself with a piece of celerated Phase 3' vac- on 16 January 2021. tired of being confined Market some hawkers his collar and got into a glass. He was rushed to cination drive across the "I think it is one of within the four walls. were sitting on the road fight with him. the hospital for treat- country from 1st May the best decisions taken The news of phase 3 and selling vegetables. Following the ment and was later 2021, which means ev- by our central govern- vaccination brings a ray Therefore, last Monday incident, the anti- arrested along with his eryone above 18 years ment. India has a great- of hope. Although we at around 2.30 pm, a encroachment team under various sections. of age will be eligible er youth percentage and would have to continue for taking the Covid19 I think this vaccination wearing a mask, this is a vaccine shot. This vac- drive would go a long step towards a complete Major fire averted at cination drive would way in preventing or mask-free India. I'll be be the world's largest lessening the fatal ef- soon sitting in the near- vaccination drive as the fects of Covid 19 in est vaccination centre Radhaswamy Covid Centre government has given them. The biggest chal- whenever the stock is By Crime Reporter staff of Covid Centre ex- was extinguished with full flexibility to the lo- lenge would be supply available.” fire broke out at tinguished the fire before the help of the firefight- cal stakeholders to cus- chain management as The vaccination A the AC outlet at that and further disaster ing machines installed tomise according to the we would need sur- drive will continue with the Navi Mumbai Mu- was averted. The fire at the Covid Centre. local needs. plus vaccine vials for free vaccination for nicipal Corporation's broke out due to a short Firefighters who arrived Most of the adults smooth functioning", the eligible population (NMMC) Radhaswamy circuit, fire officials said. at the scene later con- who come under the said Tanmayi Naik, a of the country, which Covid Centre in San- “After getting in- firmed that the fire had student category and 27-year-old resident of includes Health Care pada, Sector-24, around formation about this, not spread to other plac- working class would be Vashi. Workers (HCWs), Front 3 pm on Wednesday. Municipal Fire Brigade es”, said Ramchandra benefited from this. The The vaccination also Line Workers (FLWs) Firefighters rushed to personnel rushed to the Chaudhary, an officer of youths and the young brings back the hope of and people above 45 the scene. However, the spot. However, the fire Vashi Fire Brigade. generation of the coun- the resumption of col- years of age. 4 Friday, 23 April 2021

National Geographic in India, Meet the music quiz with Gul Panag, brings stories master- Verus Ferreira of hope and change this Earth Day through Planet Possible airlines or help in the who want to know Through the riveting voice of Bollywood actor and family hospitality busi- more about music and ness. He chose the lat- to those who want to environmental enthusiast - Gul Panag, the channel ter, which helped him draw the line between will premiere ‘Tiger Queen of Taru’ & ‘On the Brink’ to pursue his career in fact and fiction. journalism. Similarly, his sec- as a part of its Earth Day special on April 22nd Throughout his ond book The Great academics, music was Rock Music Quiz ational Geographic in ing; taking them on immer- Guru Vijay Shanker India, with a mission sive, empathetic journeys. an’t imagine life always his only con- Book features the N stant, his liberation grand daddies of rock, to ignite hope and change With an unwavering com- Cwithout music? among the planet-conscious mitment to the world we live Well you surely won’t from the world. Fer- from bands like Scor- reira pursued a BA in pions, Guns N’ Roses, viewers, is bringing in Plan- in, Planet Possible hopes to be alone. Verus Ferrei- et Possible to celebrate Earth provide a perspective-shift- ra is one of India’s best Psychology, but when Eagles, Queen and of he got to know that it course Pink Floyd be- Day 2021. Bringing actor ing inspiration through our known music journal- and environmental enthusi- narratives - ‘Tiger Queen of ists who just cannot live was possible to make ing the toppers. Rajendra Ganotra a living with music, All the bands fea- ast – Gul Panag on board; Taru’ & ‘On the Brink’ and without music. Born Planet Possible seeks to inform, in- illustrate the most effective ways to with a musical spoon, he surrendered to its tured in the book were force, leaving his life bands I grew up listen- spire and empower viewers by bring- help our world. We are really happy so to speak, Verus is a ing them stories of ingenuity, grit, to have Gul Panag join us in our late bloomer in music in the hands of an Al- ing to and followed mighty decision. closely. Infact, I inter- hope, and optimism. The celebrations mission to bring stories of hope and criticism. He is an afi- will feature ‘Tiger Queen of Taru’ & change for all the planet lovers across cionado first, and then As a correspondent, viewed all the members he has regularly con- of Iron Maiden when ‘On the Brink’ that will premiere on in the country”, said Kevin Vaz, Pres- strayed into writing April 22, 2021 at 12 pm & 1 pm on on music. As a free- tributed music-related they visited Mumbai articles to various and performed here in National Geographic India and Nat lance music journal- Geo Wild and will also be available ist, he has around newspapers to glossy 2008. The cover pic- ture of Slash was on Disney+ Hotstar. three decades of Encouraging viewers to bring experience with shot by me at his concert in Mumbai about a change – either through the the Indian media. biggest or smallest of actions, Planet He began his writ- in 2015,” says Fer- reira proudly. Possible aims to inspire people of all ing career with ages to step outside their realities, the popular youth After the launch of his first book, ask questions, look closer, and forge magazine ‘The a deeper understanding of the world Teenager’, now Ferreira launched his own music and their place in it. As a part of the ‘The Teenager To- initiative, the films - ‘Tiger Queen of day’. website, www.mu- sicunplugged.in Taru’ & ‘On the Brink’ will explore “Music has al- the life of wild animals living in the ways been a part that provides latest news, views and 21st century in India and share in- of my childhood” triguing insights along with offering says Ferreira add- reviews on a range magazines and has also of topics on Indian / In- a fresh new perspective and nuances. ing, “Growing up and Directed by Indian documentary listening to music on dabbled into photog- ternational music and raphy with many of cinema. filmmaker – Aishwarya Sridhar for the radio and playing over six years, the film ‘Tiger Queen my dad’s LP records his photographs hav- Ferreira presently ing appeared in several handles part of The Re- of Taru’ traces the remarkable life of made me a music lov- Maya, a wild Bengal tiger living in the er. I would say the real magazines and news- volver Club (a music papers, thus turning vinyl store in Mumbai) Tadoba Andhari tiger reserve, Maha- test of my love for mu- rashtra’s oldest and largest National sic began when I got a him a photo – journal- Instagram page where ist. he has his own page park. ‘On the Brink’ series journeys part time job in 1989 through the sub-continent, immers- as an audio recordist. It Ferreira is also au- that features music art- thor of two books, The ists, DJs and authors. ing audiences in the most incredible ident & Head - Infotainment, Kids & was here that the roots landscapes and habitats in the coun- Regional Entertainment Channels, to my journalism began Great Music Quiz Book When not working, and The Great Rock Ferreira takes off to try and bringing them eye to eye Star & Disney India. when I started contrib- with the rarely spotted animals that “I have grown up with National uting music stories for Music Quiz Book. his seaside bungalow The Great Music Quiz at Manori, in Malad, are living on the edge of extinction. Geographic and I’m truly honoured local Bandra newspa- From vanishing Gharial crocodiles that I got the chance to be part of their pers”. Book is packed with to manage his family over 900 questions business and also listen in Chambal River to Indian Pangolin Earth Day special celebrations. The Music was Fer- in Papikonda National Park, Andhra thought and cause behind Planet Pos- reira’s greatest inspira- and answers on differ- to his huge collection ent music genres and of vinyl records. Pradesh, the 2-part series will uncov- sible is extremely close to my heart tion. He never dreamt er the hidden and harsh reality, se- since I firmly believe that we should it would one day be a music artistes offering Ferreira is hop- hours of musical fun. ing the pandemic ends crets and facts about the endangered all be contributing towards our plan- career, as he always species and help discover the key for et. I am urging people to take inspi- thought he would have According to Ferreira, soon, so that he can the book is not just a go out and enjoy live their survival. ration from the films and do their bit to be part of his clan “At National Geographic, we draw in making the world a better place to who worked in the quiz book, but is also shows and Live, Love, meant to educate those Dance again. audiences with our creative storytell- live in”, said Gul Panag. Friday, 23 April 2021 5 From the campus: How do you wish to spend time with new restrictions in place? I wish to spend time learning new things, reading books, A pastime is, as the name suggests, anything you do to pass your working on fitness, encouraging the creativity of my own and time. It’s not, generally, something you’d do if you had something helping the needy with arranging blood, plasma, beds, etc. in else to do. A hobby, on the other hand, is an activity that inter- this worst situation which has come back in the form of the ests you. Something you love doing and look forward to. Your second wave of the pandemic. favourite pastime is the first thing you’d do if you were bored, had Vaibhav Prashant Jadhav, nothing to do, and wanted to pass the time. It’s different from a Social worker, Founder, Jayshree Foundation. hobby which is something you love to do, free time or not. My fa- vourite pastime is cooking or watching some good Korean Drama This year the situation is quite worse than the previous year. This and the plots keep me excited while my hobby is to sketch or draw. time lockdown has hit us without any door bell. Along with this, Sania Vinod new restrictions have come into force. To keep myself on track in this period, I follow my daily routine. Organising a weak wise There are many things one can do to pass time, but photog- schedule to cope up with my architecture internship, of course raphy always comes to my mind at first. I have my cameras which has shifted to work from home along with my daily chores. and equipment with me as my companion during the lockdown. This keeps me composed and focused. Hoping this situation to Even last year I made some cinematic videos at my home itself get better soon. Stay home. Stay safe. which turned out as a good output. I am focusing on editing and Yukta Deepak will try to combine both my skills to make something worthy of my portfolio. The lockdown is all about improving myself I have decided to continue my business which I had started and my technical skills so that it will help me build my career. during the last lockdown. I used to sell customised handmade Deasin Dominic headbands and pet collars in the city only. I have resumed work- ing on it and started getting a good response again. Apart from this, I am fond of music. I play Ukulele and guitar and since I Question for next week: have enough time in lockdown, I’ll improve my skills. The earlier How would you contribute towards lockdown was an instant, where I had no time to decide what to do but I have plans for this one. sustainable living? Tejal Dhanavade Send your views along with your picture to [email protected] Small steps for better tomorrow Today's new age generation are taking small steps to make a difference for restoring our Mother Earth By Indrani Basu save paper.” es.” the nature. She shared, “I have been ‘Earth Day’ is an annual event ob- While talking about the initiatives Similarly, Swayam Das, a colle- reducing my carbon footprint as much served globally on April 22 to dem- they are taking in college she shared, gian studying in St. Xavier’s College, as possible. Earlier, if I had to go to the onstrate support for environmental “We, the younger generation, are on shared, “Education on subjects such local market, I would take a rickshaw, protection. On this day usually en- a war footing to restore our earth and as environmental awareness is essen- but now I walk. I have been using re- vironmentalists and major stakehold- have been taking small initiatives to- tially the most important step in curb- usable/washable face masks instead ers talk or conduct variety environ- wards this goal. For example, in our ing the effects of climate change and of those one-time use surgical masks. ment related event to raise awareness college to save papers we take pictures pollution. Educating people about the Those are some minute changes in our on various environmental issues like consequences of their actions would everyday life, that can collectively global warming, climate change, car- definitely lead more people to opt create a huge impact for the benefit bon footprint, pollution, deforestations for greener alternatives and do away of our environment and subsequently etc. Earth day marks the anniversary of with the rampant ignorance among the restore our mother earth. If we do not the birth of the modern environmental masses. Unnecessary purchases have respect our Nature, our survival would movement, which began in 1970. greatly contributed to environmental be at stake - every person living in the However, the time has come to lis- degradation. Opting for a minimalist society should realise that.” ten to the future generation about their lifestyle would benefit the environment Ishita Pandey, a class Xth student vision, their aspiration and how they and ourselves in multiple ways.” from Poddar International School want to create awareness by putting up He mentioned about enormous CBSE, Nerul said, “Innovation is the small endeavours. waste disposal and its implication on need of the hour. There are many in- The theme of Earth Day 2021 is the earth. He added, “With the hu- novative strategies adopted by people “Restore our Earth’ which focuses on man population at a colossal 7.9 bil- for making our planet greener. Regen- natural processes, emerging green, lion, waste disposal is another major erative agriculture like no-till farming, technologies and innovative thinking concern around the world. The 3 R's: regenerative grazing and agro forestry that can restore the World’s ecosystem. reduce, reuse and recycle must be im- are among them. With the combined Kharghar resident Anwesha Ghosh, plemented in our daily lives. There's effort of the youth of this new genera- a post-graduation student of Symbiosis also a 4th 'R', 'Replace', which in- tion, we must protect as well as restore University believes in that every little Our city on Mother Earth's Day. volves finding greener substitutes to our planet.” thing done by each person can help in environmentally degrading practices Likewise, Ananya Tiwari, another restoring earth. She told, “Every little of notes and books, make a PDF and such as the newly emerging class of student from that school told, “I may thing done by us can help restore our share among the peers. We store ex- bio degradable plastics which can take not change the world alone, but I can planet. One of the basic steps could be tra papers and materials left after each on the conventional plastics widely in take small steps trying to make the limiting or completely saying ‘No’ to craft project and reuse that for some use today.” change for saving our mother nature the use of plastic bag. Similarly, digi- other work in a different way. We in- Tribornee Mitra, another working and at the same time could tell others talization is another way to save re- sist our family members not to throw young lady from Vashi shared how to take part in preserving nature and sources like paper. Shifting to e books, beverage or snack containers, rather she has been trying to raise awareness restoring it to its beautiful, bountiful PDFs could be some effective steps to reuse them in kitchen as storage box- with her small contribution towards self.” 6 Friday, 23 April 2021 registers morale boosting Editorial win over : IPL 2021 Issue: 268 23 APRIL, 2021 By Ashok Dhamija power play. Medium pacer Avesh Khan elhi Capitals (DC) executed their however ended the enterprising 58-run D138- run chase to perfection, after stand with the key of Surya- Keeping fingers crossed veteran leg spinner Amit Mishra’ four kumar (28) who edged one behind to he decision of the Central gov- ministry. However, due to shortage wicket magical spell, ended their five- wicketkeeper Rishabh for his second Ternment to widen the eligibil- of vaccine, the drive has received a match losing streak against defending catch of the match. With the backing ity criteria for Covid vaccines to setback in many states. champions Mumbai Indians (MI) in of a well spread-out field, Amit Mishra all above 18 years of age from May To ramp up supply, the Union the 14th edition of the Indian Premier triggered MI’s collapse with twin wick- 1 has ushered in a ray of hope. It government has sanctioned Rs. 3000 League (IPL 2021) at the MA Chidam- ets which included that of in-form Ro- is felt that this step would help in crore credit for Serum Institute and baram Stadium in Chennai on Tuesday hit (44) and (0) in what controlling and curbing the virus in Rs 1500 crore to Bharat Biotech. night. was his second over and ninth of the bringing down the cases. However, However, by when the supply would Delhi ace opener Shikhar Dhawan innings. Both the batsmen holed out along with hope, there is a feeling of increase and the required vaccine (45) and former Australian skipper to Smith at long-on. MI’s middle or- anxiety and concern as well. Many doses would roll out, remains a mil- Steve Smith dented the Mumbai pace der woes once again came to the fore states, including Maharashtra, are lion dollar question. and spin attack till the halfway stage af- as they lost two more including already facing shortage of vaccine Along with increasing vaccine ter young Prithvi Shaw (7) was caught that of Pollard (2) trapped leg before by and the first dose for the 45-plus age production, there is also a need to and bowled by off spinner Jayant Yadav Amit (4/24) in space of 11 balls with group has not been completed yet. ramp up the supply of oxygen and in the second over in a low scoring af- further addition of seven runs. With With 18+ included in the vaccination Remedisivir injections as also the fair. The two experienced campaigners the scoreboard reading 84 for 6, Is- bracket, it is feared that the vaccina- number of oxygen beds. Meanwhile, laid the foundation with judicious play han Kishan and Jayant Yadav staged a tion drive may get derailed. When efforts to spread awareness on the devoid of high risk with good running mini-fightback with their 39-run asso- the first vaccination drive was start- need to adopt Covid 19 appropriate between the wickets and occasional ciation. An inside edge on to his stumps ed in the beginning of the year, the behaviour should continue. It would boundaries with their 53- government’s plan was to inoculate also be advisable to urge people to run second wicket stand 30 crore people by August. Howev- boost immunity by having citrus in 47 balls. All-rounder er, till date, as per statistics, only 8% fruits, leafy vegetables and practis- (1/9) stand- have received their first jab, while ing yoga or other moderate exercise ing in for , only 1% have been fully vaccinated. at home. We have to keep our hopes provided the much-needed In early April, India was "the fastest high and not let negativity engulf break through with the country in the world" to give more us. Hopefully, with better and sys- key wicket of Smith (33) than 100 million jabs. It achieved tematic planning, things will im- trapped leg before with 64 the feat in 85 days, whereas the US prove faster and the nations across runs on the board. Lead- took 89 days and China 102 days as the globe will be able to win battle ing run scorer in the tour- per the information from the health against Covid. nament Shikhar confident approach in the middle overs against his former Local Delhi boys Shikar Dhawan and Amit Mishra played a key franchise paid dividends role in their team's win over Mumbai. (Photo Courtesy BCCI/IPL.) Jai Sri as he took on MI most suc- cessful bowler Rahul Chahal in his fi- of Amit’s ended Ishan (26) brief stay at Ram… nal over with a four and six to ensure the crease in the 18th over. MI lost two Ram Navami which marks DC’s reach the triple figure mark. The further wickets and ended their innings the birth anniversary of Lord wily leg-spinner Rahul (1/29) however at 137 for 9 in the end. Ram – the seventh incarna- had the last laugh and had Shikar (45) Brief Scores: Mumbai Indians - tion of Lord Vishnu was caught by soon after. 137/9 in 20 overs (Rohit Sharma 44 celebrated behind closed DC lost their skipper Rishabh Pant (7) (30b: 3x4s, 3x6s), 26 doors in a muted fashion to a slower one from pacer Jasprit Bum- (28b:1x4, 1x6); Amit Mishra 4/24, devoid of devotees at the rah (1/32) in the 17th over. Needing 22 Avesh Khan 2/15) lost to Delhi Capi- ancient Jagruteshwar Shiv Temple in Sector 7, Vashi, runs, all-rounder Lalit Yadav (22 n.o) tals 138/4 in 19.1 overs (Shikhar Dha- Navi Mumbai following along with south paw Shimron Hetmy- wan 45 (42b: 5x4s,1x6), Steve Smith the resurgence of COVID- er (14 n.o.) kept their nerves to ensure 33 (29b:4x4s); Kieron Pollard 1/9, 19 cases in Maharashtra. DC avenge their humiliating loss to the Jayant Yadav 1/25) by 6 wickets and Celebrated on the ninth same rivals in the final of IPL 2020 and 5 balls to spare. Man of the Match: day of the Chaitra Navratri, in the process register their third win in Amit Mishra (Delhi Capitals). Temple resident priest Amol four league matches. Kulkarni performed various rituals and aartis to evoke Earlier electing to bat the blessing of the elder son first Mumbai Indians lost of Ayodhya’s King Dashratha opener and Queen Kaushalya and (2) inside the power play prayed for peace, prosperity to Australian all-rounder and success of humanity in Marcus Stoinis (1/20). the face of the second wave of the pandemic that has Skipper Rohit Sharma affected the nation. (Text and and Photos by Ashok Dhamija) aggressive counter attack including a one handed Closed gates didn’t prevent six on off spinner Ravi- devotees from paying chandran Ashwin and a obeyance to Lord Ram who maximum off pacer Kag- garlanded the barricades on iso Rabada by the former the occasion saw MI put on 55-run in Friday, 23 April 2021 7 Eminent doctors re-assure India out of anxiety due to COVID-19

By Ashok Dhamija among COVID patients: help to the patients and is therefore ill- Remdesivir isn't a 'Ram-ban', it only de- here has been an unprecedented Even as Rail Ministry rolled out an advised. creases viral load in people who need it. Tsurge of daily new COVID cases Oxygen Special Express - Roll On Roll Dr. Trehan echoed his observa- General Issues faced during treat- across the country, with the resultant Off (RO RO) service with road tankers tions and observed that the country has ment of asymptomatic and symp- increase in the consumption of some placed on flat wagons from Kalamboli, enough oxygen if we try to use it judi- tomatic patients drugs such as Remdesivir. Clinical Maharashtra to Kerala early this week, ciously. He requested the audience not Dr. Guleria said that when it comes management of COVID patients with to use Oxygen as a “security to COVID, more than 85% of people severe symptoms in hospitals has also blanket”. Waste of oxygen will recover without any specific treat- lead to a high consumption of oxygen. will only lead to depriving ment in the form of Remdesivir etc. The Union Government has taken var- someone who needs it. Most will have symptoms like com- ious steps to boost the supply of oxy- Dr. Shetty noted that a mon cold, sore throat etc and over 5-7 gen in the hospitals across the country, saturation above 94% is no days, they will recover with symptom- in the recent days. problem. A doctor may be atic treatment. Only 15% may go to the Three prominent doctors of the consulted if it dips after ex- moderate phase of the disease. country, Prof (Dr) Randeep Guleria, ercise/effortful work. He advised against being in groups Director, AIIMS, Dr. Devi Shetty, Role of Remdesivir in irrespective of somebody being infect- Chairman, Narayana Health and Dr. Covid-19 treatment ed and observed that Cross ventilation Naresh Trehan, Chairman, Medanta All the doctors unani- reduces the risk of infection in closed Hospital, addressed various issues re- mously requested the audi- places. lated to the rational utilization of Rem- ence to desist from seeing Dr Trehan echoed the sentiment desivir, included under the category of Oxygen Express Remdesivir as a wonder that since less percentage of people re- Investigational therapy under the Na- • Remdesivir no ‘Ram-ban’ to cure COVID drug. Most of the active quire hospitalization, the hospital beds tional Treatment Protocol of the Health • Oxygen is a treatment, it's like a drug cases who are in home should be utilized judiciously & with Ministry, and use of Oxygen for treat- • Just 15% of total COVID positives will isolation or in the hospi- responsibility which rests on all of us. ment of COVID patients in hospitals deteriorate to moderate phase of COVID tal don't actually need any Dr Shetty advised to see a doctor on Wednesday 24th April, 2021. The specific treatment. Only a and get their opinion if one is positive. excerpts are as below: small percentage required He further advised to not panic if the The role of Vaccine: to stem the increased demand for medi- Remdesivir. report is positive as the problem can be Dr. Guleria exalted the vaccine as cal oxygen, Dr. Guleria reassured that They were of the view that as a solved provided one gets the medical the key to beat the gloom that is usu- healthy individuals with oxygen satu- country, if we work together, use oxy- help at an early stage & follow doctor's ally associated with COVID: although ration in the range 93-94% do not need gen and Remdesivir judiciously, then, instructions. it may not prevent us from getting the to take high flow oxygen just to main- there will be no shortage anywhere. There is a possibility that patients infection, the vaccine prevents us from tain their saturation at 98-99%. Even In terms of the number of people who may be asymptomatic prompting the getting the disease in the form of se- those with oxygen saturation less than need oxygen and oxygen supply, we doctors to tell them to stay at home, vere illness. He said that it was impor- 94 need close monitoring (oxygen be- are well balanced, they noted. isolate themselves, wear a mask and tant to understand that even after the ing optional). Dr. Trehan agreed and added that his check their oxygen saturation every 6 vaccination, we may become infected “Oxygen is a treatment, it's like a hospital has now made a protocol that hours. He also suggested to get tested if with COVID which makes it important drug” he stated to drive home the point Remdesivir is to be given not to every- anyone have any symptoms like body to continue to wear a mask even after that taking oxygen intermittently is an one who tests positive. It is to be given ache, cold, cough, indigestion, vomit- getting vaccinated. absolute waste of oxygen. There is no only after doctors look at test results, ing since that is the basis of any further The increased demand for Oxygen data that shows that this will be of any symptoms, comorbidities of a patient. treatment. IPL 2021: Post-match analysis and opinions by fans By Siddhesh Waykar but the fall of wick- analysis which they perienced fast bowler because there is ll the ‘Whistle Podu’ army were ets was also inter- expect from their fa- only Cummins who has the burden & Aon tenterhooks till the final run esting to watch how vourite franchise. Russel has to bowl 2 overs in the end, out in yesterday’s match between Dhoni and company “I think KKR had who ends up conceding more runs in- Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Kol- executed the plan a plan to play aggres- depth overs.” kata Knight Riders (KKR), where the in the powerplay to sive but they The tale of Wankhede’s yellows defeated the Knight Riders by crash KKR’s top or- forgot that it was a red soil wicket 18 runs who were defending a huge to- der. Ankit Hinge Atharva Waykar good surface, if they The IPL has so far seen a dramatic tal of 221 runs. The match saw highs “Chahar is in had played aggres- chase at Wankhede where even the and lows of both the teams at regular great form and is sively with some low totals are defended and the higher intervals but in the end, it was CSK picking up early patience, then the re- ones are chased down. who emerged as the winner. wickets for the team. sult would have been “Both are equally difficult because Most entertaining It was interesting different. As we saw the team who bowls first gets a bit of Phase of the match: how CSK did not Russel, Kartik and extra bounce and enough of turn for The high scoring games are always give away wickets Pat Cummins played the spinners. For the team who bowls the interesting ones, with games turn- in the second innings, it is different easily and on the Krishna Shukla Nitant Gaikwad sensible cricket by ing at every point in time. Lauding other hand KKR lost targeting one bowler. because there is dew on the ground Pat Cummins, Nitant Gaikwad said, their top order in a The only suggestion which helps to chase”, Shukla de- “Pat Cummins' innings was the most flow”, Atharva Waykar said. to KKR would be to change the bowl- scribed the Wankhede's wicket. Ankit interesting one in yesterday's match. Changes expected by the fans ing attack”, said Krishna Shukla. Hinge specifies the Mumbai track as I think the second run would have from Kolkata Knight Riders for next Another cricket fanatic Ankit batting friendly by saying, “Defending changed the course of the game since games: Hinge suggested, “KKR's top order the average score is more challenging Pat Cummins was playing very well After every loss, there is a need of couldn't contribute and lost 5 wick- than scoring a huge total because the against Shardul Thakur”. giving a second thought before play- ets in the power play. Changes in the pitch is batting friendly and the ball It was of course a nail-biting match ing the next game. Fans have their team I would say are to bring one ex- comes nicely on the bat”. 8 Friday, 23 April 2021 MLA Ganesh Naik expresses displeasure City NGO comes forward over NMMC’s Covid 19 measures to help covid patients By Chandrashekhar Hendve lives due to shortage of positive report may con- n a meeting recently oxygen. We had even of- tinue to spread the virus. Iheld with the Com- fered Rs. 25 lakh from NMMC must speed up missioner of Navi Mum- the MLA fund for set- and ensure test reports bai Municipal Corpora- ting up oxygen plant for are given at the earliest,” tion (NMMC) Abhijit the benefit of the people, he said and demanded Bangar, Airoli MLA Ga- but this was not imple- action against patholo- nesh Naik, voiced his mented”. gists who issue fake complete dissatisfaction He also pointed at covid positive reports. with the various mea- the rising black market- During the meeting, sures being implemented ing of oxygen cylinders Naik also brought it to in the city to control and and Remdesivir and the notice of the Com- curb the surging Covid Tocilizumab injections. missioner that the Covid 19 cases. MLA Naik, “One cannot play with Care Centres are not be- who has held more than people’s life. NMMC ing sanitized properly By Chandrashekhar Hendve bed. To help the citizens Centre at the Kendra. 35 meetings ith an aim to get beds, we decided to “We are thankful to with the civic Whelp the residents hand over the Gayatri the help extended by chief says that during the testing time, Chetna Kendra to the Gayatri Chetna Ken- his sugges- a Sanpada based NGO, municipal corporation, dra family. A 100-bed tions have not Gayatri Chetna Kendra for setting up beds for Corona Care Centre been imple- run by Mannubhai Patel the Covid 19 patients,” will be setup within mented by the has come forward and said the Founder Man- the next week. We are NMMC. readily handed over the nubhai Patel. working hard to build Pointing at Kendra to cater to the Deputy Municipal the Covid Centre on the grim Covid covid patients. Commissioner, NMMC the same lines as that 19 situation “The Covid 19 cases Rajesh Kanade inspect- set up in Shri Datta in the satellite are surging rapidly in ed the centre and gave Vidya Mandir, NMMC, city, he said, the city and people are a nod for setting up a School No.18”, said an “Despite the facing acute shortage of 100-bed Covid Care official. NMMC announcing that must appoint a “Coor- and demanded quick it will take over private dinating Official” who action. He also said that hospital beds; yet venti- remains accessible for the food provided for lators and oxygen beds coordinating oxygen Covid patients were not Price of mangoes drop at or even normal beds availability in hospitals up to the standards. are not available to pa- across NMMC’s juris- “With the govern- the wholesale fruit market tients”. Naik further said, diction and try saving ment announcement that By Siddhesh Waykar during this period. How- “We have some of “During the meeting lives. NMMC must pur- people above the age of ollowing an increase ever, this year the sup- our fixed customers who held on 14th September, chase and have a stock 18 years are eligible for Fin the supply of man- ply of boxes was about tend to buy mangoes at 2020, we had demanded of both Remdesivir and the vaccination, NMMC goes in the Agricultural 150-200 per day. There- a particular period. Even NMMC to immediately Tocilizumab injections,” should ensure that there Produce Market Com- fore, the rates were high. in early February, when set up an oxygen plant he said. is no shortage of vacci- mittee’s (APMC) fruit But now with good sup- one box was priced for of its own keeping in “COVID test reports nation and the process of division, the price of the ply both in quantity and more than rupees 10,000 mind the devastation the are being delayed. This administering the jab is mangoes has dropped quality, the rates have in the beginning, they­­­­­­­­ pandemic has caused to is alarming as those with done smoothly,” he said. by upto 30%, purchased at say the traders. the given rate. Both Ratnagiri As the price and Devgad has dropped, CBD police donate food Alphonso are many people arriving in the can enjoy the grains to the needy market in great fruit after a quantities for long wait”, said the past two Manjar Motal- days. lik, a worker at This year, APMC market, the mangoes Vashi. arrived earlier N e e l a m than usual in Paranjpe, resi- the market and dent of Belapur kept a tight said, “The hold on the rates were im- rate. However, come down”, said Suraj mensely high when I after a three months- Waykar, Fruit merchant inquired from one of the long wait, the prices at APMC market, Vashi. fruit stores a few days have dropped back to He further said, not only back. As I learned about By Vikram Gaikwad Commissioner of Police, Circle-1, normal. “The supply of Alphonsos but also Pay- the drop in the prices, BD Police Station distributed Bharat Gade, Assistant Commissioner mangoes was compara- ri, Kesar, Badam and I ordered them as it is Cfood grains to about 250 families of Police, Turbhe Division, Anil Patil, tively less by March- other breeds of mangoes the perfect time to have in Tatanagar slum in CBD, Sector-10 Senior Inspector of Police, CBD Police April. Usually, we get have started arriving in affordable and quality on April 20. Suresh Mengde, Deputy station were present on the occasion. 400-500 boxes per day good number. mangoes”.