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• RNI No. MAHEN/2007/21778 • POSTAL REGN. NO. NMB/154/2020-22/ MDG POST OFFICE PAGES: 8 PRICE : 2.00 NMMC and PCMC pause Traders protest vaccination drive Lokshahi Din to be Officials wait for vaccine supply held on April 12, against restrictions cancelled to restart the drive In view of the rising cases of Covid-19 in the By Ryhea George doses per day. Health state, strict restrictions by state government ust a day after Maha- officials said they had have been imposed in Jrashtra and Andhra made multiple requests the state by the state The move, they say, will seriously Pradesh sent an SOS to the Centre to increase government. As per the alert over the scarcity vaccine supply in the last instructions issued by impact small businesses of coronavirus vaccines, 10 days. the government on April the Union Health Min- Speaking to the By Ryhea George strictions will seriously 4, 2021 Lokshahi Day, ki Vyapari? (Who will istry reiterated on 7th NMMC additional any business own- impact businesses, espe- which was to be held on be wiped out first in Ma- April, Wednesday that commissioner, Sanjay ers, salesmen and Monday, April 12, 2021 M there is no shortage of Kakade said, “There is the traditional ‘Vya- has been cancelled, said vaccine stock anywhere a shortage of vaccine in paris’ gathered on the Deputy Commissioner in the coun- streets in Navi Mumbai (General Administra- try. “The on 7th April, 2021 pro- tion), Konkan Division, Centre will testing against the re- Navi Mumbai. not allow cent restriction imposed any state to by the state government Shared autorickshaw face vaccine in the backdrop of ris- fare rise scarcity,” ing Covid 19 cases in Following several said Union the state. Around 50 to restrictions on public H e a l t h 60 people were seen transportation, the au- Minister protesting in sector-17 torickshaw drivers have harashtra-Corona or the cially small businesses Dr. Harsh Vashi chanting slogans now increased the base traders?).” and with precarious fi- Vardhan. like “ mein fare for shared seats. As The traders say that However, Corona Khatam Hoga Continued on page... 2 per the new rule, only the new shutdown re- with stocks two passengers are al- running out, the Navi our jurisdiction and we lowed to travel in an City paediatricians worry as number Mumbai Municipal Cor- are waiting for further auto at a time. If more poration (NMMC) and instructions from the passengers are found, of Covid 19 cases in children rise the City Munici- state.” then a fine of `500 is By Indrani Basu of appetite are some of symptoms first and then pal Corporation (PCMC) Many corporators charged for violating the ity paediatricians the common symptoms. adults are getting infect- have paused the vaccina- have been informing Covid safety protocol... are highly alarmed Few may have breathing ed from children, in the tion drive and unsure by people about the short- (More on page 8) C by the rising cases of difficulties, rash etc. like second wave.” when the stock would be age of vaccine via social Covid 19 among the in any other viral fever. She adds, “The covid replenished. media platform so that APMC administration children in the ongoing So, early testing helps virus has undergone a The Maharashtra the citizens are not in- changes timing of second wave of the pan- to differentiate. What we double mutation (chang- government has now convenienced. vegetable division demic. Since February have noticed that while es in genetic structure). asked for a minimum 40 Divya Gaikwad, for- With surge in Covid 2021, there is a surge in in the first wave most of This time, the current lakh doses to meet the mer corporator of warn 19 cases and to ensure Covid 19 cases across the children were asymp- strain is highly infectious daily target of 4.5 lakh number 64 said, "We that the largest whole- the nation, particularly tomatic, in the second and hence many are get- vaccinations, with plans sale market does not Continued on page... 2 in Maharashtra. wave they are coming ting infected. Another to go up to at least 6 lakh turn into a super spread- Paediatrician Dr. with typical Covid 19 reason is ‘increased ex- er, the Agriculture Pro- Shilpa Asokar, HOD symptoms.” posure’ due to playing duce Market Committee Paediatric and Neonatal She has been seeing outdoor, traveling and (APMC) administration Department, Reliance as young as 3 months inappropriate Covid 19 has decided to change Hospital has been get- old baby suffering with behaviour and above all the timing of the vehi- ting 5-6 Covid positive Covid 19. She told, “I laxity or lack of strict- cles coming and leaving child patients daily. She have even seen breath- ness from parents.” the market premises to asserted, “Fever, cold, lessness in some of the Dr. Subash Rao an- manage the crowd. dry cough, loose mo- children. Also, reverse other noted paediatrician (More on page 2) tions, vomiting, not feed- trend is being observed, ing well, fatigue, loss that is, child develops Continued on page...7 2 Friday, 9 April 2021

For inserting APMC administration changes timing of vegetable division advertisements By Chandrasekhar Hendve Market Committee 500 to 700 vehicles morning hours. Due to “As per the new in daily ith surge in (APMC) administra- are arriving daily at this and to ensure that timings, the vegetable newspaper WCovid 19 cases tion has decided to Dharmaveer Sambhaji there is strict adher- market in APMC will Newsband and to ensure that the change the timing of Raje Bhaji Market in ence to Covid 19 safety now open from 10 pm Call largest wholesale the vehicles coming APMC. Moreover, protocols, the APMC to 10 am.,” said an of- 2087 0513 market does not turn and leaving the market there is also a huge administration has ficial. 2781 5380 into a super spreader, premises to manage the rush of people visit- decided to change the the Agriculture Produce crowd. ing the market in the timings, said a source.

NMMC and PCMC PCMC jurisdiction, the expecting the stock to the government should CHANGE OF NAME pause vaccination... vaccination drive was come within a day of give first priority to the I have changed my name from NAZMUL ATAULLA Continued from page...1 temporarily paused as two. We will then be citizens. Running out of KHAN to NAZMUL ATTAULLA KHAN as per affidavit received notice from the the centres ran out of Co- able to resume the vac- stocks, waiting for the dated 8th April 2021. hospital asking us to in- vishield doses. The stock cination drive with the doses, should be the last form the residents about of Covaxin, however, is Covishield vaccine.” scenario in the country. shortage of vaccines. available. People who The residents feel With such a population, CHANGE OF NAME Accordingly, we have have taken the first dose that the Central govern- the government should I have changed my name from JADHAV MINAKSHEE informed the residents of Covishield hence need ment, instead of export- have been ready to fight UTTAMRAO to MEENAKSHI KAMLAKAR GADEGA- that NMMC’s Covid to wait until the stock ar- ing the vaccine, should the virus and provide ONKAR as per declaration. 19 vaccination centre at rives and the rest people first restock the vaccines ample doses to the hos- ESIS Hospital, Sector 5 who are taking the first in the country itself. pitals across the country. and NMMC UHP, Sec- dose of vaccine will be A citizen who is wait- Vaccination has become tor 1, Vashi will remain given Covaxin dose. ing for his second dose the need of the hour with closed due to shortage of Health officer of (prefers to be unnamed) such an increasing surge vaccine.” PCMC, Dr. Rehana said, “As a citizen of of cases especially in the Similarly, even in the Mujawar said, “We are India, we believe that state.” Traders protest traders need to agitate Restrictions imposed tion of All India Trad- against restrictions against this, as these to prevent corona have ers, Vaishya Mahasam- Continued from page...1 restrictions would only put a huge strain on the melan, Nasscom and nancial condition, they deepen our financial economy as a whole, not others. are not in a position to crisis. We fail to un- just trade, but also the “When the lockdown face another lockdown. derstand, how shooting economy of workers. started last year, we co- There were protests for movies is allowed, Therefore, these orga- operated. But, again, in Vashi, Kharghar and while local businesses nizations demanded that such strict restrictions Nerul as well. Around have been asked to re- these restrictions be re- would be a step similar 300 traders staged pro- main shut? Are mov- considered immediately. to suicide,” said some of PUBLIC NOTICE test in Kharghar fol- ies more essential than These included Fed- the members of the or- NOTICE IS HEREBY given to Public at large that, my client MR. lowing all the Covid 19 business establishment, eration of Associations ganizations. VINAY SHRIKRISHANA TIWARI is legal owner of Unit No. 216, which cater to the needs of Maharashtra, Hindu- Highlighting their Sai Siddhi Building, Plot No. 165/174, Sector 19(C), APMC, Navi safety protocol. They Mumbai-400705., and using and occupying the same. followed a peaceful of the citizens? We will stan Chamber of Com- plight, Devendra Fad- The Original title documents i.e. Registered Agreement for Sale, protest chatting various keep protesting till the merce, Metal and Stain- navis wrote a letter to dated 23/07/2008 having Registration No. TNN 3-04415-2008; slogans and asking the matter is solved.” less Steel Merchants the Chief Minister and Receipt No. 4522 executed between Virendra Manilal Bhagat government to reconsid- Shrushti Thakur, an Association, Fabric demanded that the situa- and M/s. Riddhi Siddhi Enterprises has been lost/misplaced owner of a beauty sa- Merchants Associa- tion should be reviewed somewhere in Navi Mumbai. Police Complaint has been lodged er the restriction order. with APMC Police Station, on 20/03/2021. The traders say that lon added, “We have tion, Bharat Merchant and immediate relief All persons hereby requested if the said documents found any- there is also confusion been working hard for Chambers, Confedera- should be given to all. where the same can be given the Advocates’ address given as to what falls under our bread and butter and hereunder. the category of ‘es- making our household SCHEDULE OF PROPERTY run. If our work falls un- Unit No. 216, Sai Siddhi Building, Plot No. 165/174, Sector sential services’. Many 19(C), APMC, Vashi, Navi Mumbai-400705. people are clueless and der non-essential group, Sd/- are unaware if station- then so is the work of the Ramesh Tripathi & Associates ary shops, xerox corners movie production. Gov- Advocates High Court etc come under essential ernment is only feeding 409, Satra Plaza, Plot No. 19/20, Sec 19D, Palm Beach Road, Vashi, Navi Mumbai-400703 or non-essential group, money to the rich and M:9819464606,022/27838383 as the government has the middle class like us, Date: 09-04-2021 Mail ID : [email protected] blatantly passed the re- are facing the brunt.” striction order without Meanwhile, various giving specifications. trade associations also Attention readers: While every effort is made Speaking to News- met former Chief Minis- to check the genuineness of party/parties inserting band, Jiten Goswami ter and Leader of Oppo- ads in this paper, we cannot be held responsible for a salesman of a men’s sition in the Legislative the truthfulness of its contents. The publishers, Editor clothing shop said, Assembly, Devendra and/or the staff cannot be held responsible for any “We cannot afford an- Fadnavis and presented loss or damage due to transactions that they may en- other lockdown. All the their statements to him. 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, 9 April 2021 3 3930 persons vaccinated in Uran Another police man succumbs to Covid 19 By Dinesh Pawar ishield and 860 doses of Covaxin have By Crime Reporter Bank of India at CBD Be- n Thursday, BJP's Uran taluka been given. A total of 3930 doses have n an unfortunate inci- lapur. He was admitted to Opresident Ravi Bhoir, NCP's been given. 100 doses are given daily Ident Rajiv Kadam, As- Dr. DY Patil Hospital in Maharashtra state general secretary to 100 citizens, informed Medical Su- sistant Sub-Inspector of Nerul last November after Prashant Patil, journalists and Police, Navi Mumbai Po- contracting coronavirus. citizens got vaccinated against lice, died due to Covid 19. Kadam was suffering from covid-19 at Indira Gandhi Rural He was undergoing treat- high blood pressure and Hospital, Uran. ment at the hospital for the diabetes. He was admit- Under the initiative of MLA last three-four months. He ted to the Apollo Hospital Mahesh Baladi, free covid vac- died at the Apollo Hospi- in Nerul with eye prob- cine is being administered on be- tal in Nerul on Wednesday lems during the treatment. half of Uran taluka BJP at Gan- evening. So far, 101police officers He was later operated on. But during pati Chowk BJP office Uran from have died due to coronavirus. the treatment, he died. The death toll March 21, 2021 from 10 am to 6 Assistant Sub-Inspector of Police in the Navi Mumbai police force has pm. perintendent of Indira Gandhi Rural Rajiv Kadam was currently working in risen to 11 after the death of Assistant Till, 8th April, 3,070 doses of Cov- Hospital, Dr. Manoj Bhadre. the security department of the Reserve Inspector of Police, Rajiv Kadam. Retired naval officer cheated Naka workers should be immediately By: Crime Reporter the Tadka Hotel in Koparkhairane on vaccinated, demands Shiv Sena retired naval captain lost Rs 22 March 14 at 9 am with cash of Rs 22 By Chandrashekhar Hendve Waghmare has written cine will be set up at A lakh in a bid to buy gold at 15 per lakh. After that, captain's friends Ra- onsidering the in- a letter in this regard to each health centre for cent discount. The police said that the jkumar Sharma and Ram Bachchan Cconvenience caused the commissioner of the Naka workers and care gang called him from Jaipur under the Yadav also reached the spot. However, to the Naka workers dur- Navi Mumbai Munici- will be taken to ensure pretext of giving him half a kilo of gold Ram Bachchan Yadav took both Cap- ing the lockdown period, pal Corporation, Abhijit that Naka workers are for Rs. 22 lakh and took Rs 22 lakh in tain and Sharma in a rickshaw to a tea Shiv Sena Deputy cash from him and fled without giving stall in Ghansoli, saying that Anil Ver- Leader, Chair- him gold. Koparkhairane police have ma had called him to another place as man of Mumbai registered a case of fraud against the the hotel was closed. When Anil Verma Slum Improve- gang and are searching for them. and Avinash both arrived around 10 ment Board and The victim, who has retired from a.m., they showed the captain the gold M a h a r a s h t r a the Indian Navy as a captain, along in their bag. When the captain handed State President with his family live in Jaipur, Rajas- over the bag containing Rs 22 lakh to of Environmen- than. He had approached his friend Anil Verma, he handed the gold bag to tal Rehabilitation Rajkumar Sharma, in Goa, last month Avinash. Authority Vijay as he needed a large quantity of gold As the victim and Rajkumar Shar- Nahata suggested to make jewellery for his daughter’s ma were walking with Avinash, a that Naka workers wedding. white Ertiga car with no number plate in Navi Mumbai Hence, Sharma introduced him to approached them at a distance of 50 should be vacci- another retired Navy Marine Com- meters. Duo got out from the car and nated immediate- mando Ram Bachchan Yadav and under the pretext of killing Avinash ly and special care stated that he was providing gold from fled with the gold bag and cash and should be taken during Bangar. not inconvenienced in Mumbai at a 15 per cent discount. fled. the lockdown. Labour “Considering the case of strict lockdown”, According to the report, Sharma ap- However, when the victim stressed leader, Shiv Sena dep- above demand, a sepa- said NMMC commis- proached Ram Bachchan Yadav and to file a police complaint Rajkumar uty city chief Pradip B. rate slot for covid vac- sioner, Bangar. invited him to Koparkhairane to ne- Sharma and Ram Bachchan Yadav gotiate the deal. Accordingly, on the avoided. However, after the captain (Regd. & Head Office: evening of March 7, Captain came to visited him, Ram Bachchan Yadav Mangaluru 575002) Koparkhairane with his friend Rajku- gave Xerox of his house documents mar Sharma. Anil Verma and Avinash, to the captain as a guarantee. He then Branch: Kharghar, Navi Mumbai Shop No. 10,11,12 & 13, Millenium Icon CHS Ltd., Plot No. 50 & 51, Sector 15, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai, Pin 410 210, Tq. Panvel, Dist. Raigad, Maharashtra.Tel. No. 8097250003 who were with Ram Bachchan Yadav stopped taking the captain's phone. Mob. No. 9769949139, 9930807166 E-mail: [email protected] at the time, showed the captain 10 gold After realizing that all of them had PUBLIC AUCTION NOTICE The following vehicle is in the possession of our bank and will be sold in public auction on 20/04/2021 at 3.00 pm biscuits. cheated, the captain went to the Ko- at Bank Branch Premises subject to the following terms and conditions to realize the money due to the bank. During the meeting, the captain told parkhairane police station and lodged MINIMUM BIDDING PRICE: Rs.1,15,000/- (Rs. One Lakh Fifteen Thousand Only) the people that he needed half a kilo of a complaint. According to the police, Sr. Description of Model Bearing Inspection Place gold, Anil Verma, accused, arranged Ram Bachchan Yadav, Anil Verma, No. the Vehicle Registration No. and Contact No. for the purchase of gold and asked him 1) Maruti Suzuki India Ltd., September MH 46 AD 4629 M/s. Shriram Automall India Limited Avinash and two others involved in Swift Dzire Tour LDI 2016 Plot No. 113 to 117 (2A), Old Mumbai to come back. The captain arrived at the case have been booked for fraud. (Diesel) BS IV Pune Road, Near Dashmesh Weigh Bridge, Post Chowk, Tal. Khalapur, Panvel, Raigad, Pin 410 206,Maharashtra. CIDCO offers plots for sale in various nodes of Navi Mumbai Terms and Conditions: 1. Intending bidders may inspect the vehicle at above mentioned place during office hours on any working day on he City and Industrial Develop- will provide residential and residential prior appointment. Tment Corporation (CIDCO) is cum commercial plots on lease at vari- 2. Subject to the realization of the reserve price, the vehicle will be sold for the highest bid amount on “as is where offering plots for sale a strategic loca- ous nodes of Navi Mumbai,” said an is” condition. 3. The successful bidder shall pay the entire bid amount on the spot and immediately take delivery of the vehicle. tions in various nodes of Navi Mum- official from CIDCO. 4. The bank reserve the right to cancel or postpone auction or not to accept the highest bid without assigning any bai where the plot holder can develop “Plots measuring from 40 sq m to reasons therefore. 5. On all matters not covered by these terms and conditions, the bank’s decision shall be final and binding on all residential buildings, row house, bun- 5000 sq m are included in this scheme. concerned. galow, shops or offices. The sale of Plot holder can develop residential 6. If in case bank has not received any bid on the auction date bank reserves the right to sell the vehicle / hypoth- ecated security in private treaty also. plots is being done through e-auction buildings, row house, bungalow, shops Sd/- process. or offices as per their preferences on Place: Kharghar, Navi Mumbai Branch Head “In the coming period, CIDCO these plots,” said the official. Date: 09/04/2021 Karnataka Bank Ltd. 4 Friday, 9 April 2021

Legendary actor Kabir Bedi unveils Sanjay transforms the book cover of his forthcoming to Satyabhama memoir, ‘Stories I Must Tell: The Emotional Life of an Actor’

ongkong based accom- doesn’t want to give up her elighting his fans, human being is pure, so Hplished Andhra Natyam self-esteem and respect. Diconic actor Kabir whatever comes out from exponent, Sanjay Vadapalli Enacting Sathyabhama Bedi recently unveiled the this book would be straight narrates his experience of on stage is extraordinarily book cover of his upcom- from your heart and soul. transforming into the beau- complex. Firstly, I must do ing autobiography—Stories It is going to be a beautiful tiful and royal Satyabhama abhinaya as a female and I must tell: The Emotional read and I wish that a lot and the impact of his per- then depict a character and Life of an Actor sched- of people will learn from formances both in India and Guru Vijay Shanker personality which is quite uled to be published with Rajendra Ganotra your experiences shared.’ abroad. different from my personal- Westland Publications (an A delighted Kabir Bedi Lord Krishna is the supreme lov- ity. I am a shy, pleasant and a warm amazon company) on 19th at the cover launch of his er, his love is unconditional, pure, person but I need to depict the ar- April, 2021. book said, “It is indeed a special mo- sincere and honest. He loves every- rogance and pride of a, strong, ego- The book cover was revealed on ment for me to have GQ and Salman one, whether it is Radha, Rukhmani istic Satyabhama on stage. I spend GQ India’s Facebook platform, by Khan unveil the cover of my book. or Satyabhama or the Gopis for that a lot of time reminding myself that Bollywood heartthrob Salman Khan GQ represents the best style. And matter, his presence is omnipresent, I’m Satyabhama and I’ have to be Talking about his book cover, Salman is a person who has a heart hence the "Maha Raas" takes place, proud. Before entering the stage, I the international star, known for of gold and one who has been a good where every Gopi feels that Krishna normally avoid exchanging pleas- his baritone voice, regaled all pres- friend to me. My book is the story of is dancing with her, that is the mag- antries with people around me. I get ent with the story a middle class boy ical impact of his personality. In into a trance mode of Satyabhama. of Terry O’Neil, from Delhi who "Bhama Kalapam", an extract from On stage I’m Satyabhama projecting Elton John’s pho- becomes an inter- Narayana Teertha's Krishna Leela the varied emotions of pride, repen- tographer, who had national star. It’s Tarangini, the protagonist is Saty- tance, anger and suffering the pangs taken his picture also about the suc- abhama, who is beautiful, proud of separation, as am separated from in the early ’70s, cesses I’ve seen, and arrogant too. In order to teach Krishna. For a man to get into the that’s made for an the emotional trau- her a lesson, Krishna asks Sathya- skin of the character of a woman is iconic book cover. mas I’ve suffered, bama, who is more beautiful, you not easy. Once you are in the typical In his interac- how I survived the or me? Krishna knew how Satyab- female "aharya", you automatically tion with Salman, worst of them, and hama would react, as get into the character Kabir narrated a found fulfilment in expected Satyabhama and need to be careful series of fascinat- the end.” claimed that she is as to how to maintain ing anecdotes that “Kabir Bedi, more beautiful which the demarcation, par- he has penned in an icon of Indian leads to an argument ticularly when inter- the book. One of entertainment and and finally Krishna acting with Krishna. the most memo- the original cross- leaves dejected and You need to maintain rable is the story over star, has been disturbed. Satyab- the dignity and the el- of his interviewing an important part of hama realises her folly egance of Satyabhama. The Beatles which the GQ India story. and calls Krishna, Watching the softness was a turning point It was our honour asking for forgiveness. and subtlety of Nat- in his career, making the shift from to help unveil the cover for Stories This is the main epi- araja guru and Guru a career in All India Radio to adver- I Must Tell: The Emotional Journey sode which is enacted Kalakrishna, has had tising to theatre and finally foraying of An Actor. We heartily recommend by Kuchipudi and a strong impact on me, into the world of cinema. He also this evocative memoir to readers ev- Andhra Natyam danc- which I try to recreate remembered his parents who were erywhere, a thoughtful account of ers. Andhra Natyam to the best of my abil- remarkable spiritual figures. an extraordinary life, presented at its and Perini Siva Tanda- ity". When GQ referred to his book most candid and cathartic,” said GQ vam was revived and Off stage, I spend as being cinematic, the evergreen India. re-established by the time discussing with star was hopeful that the book Stories I Must Tell: The veteran mentor, schol- Guru Kala Krishna on would be adapted for the screen Emotional Life of an Actor ar and musicologist, Satyabhama’s person- or for a wonderful series. The is about the highs and lows Dr. Nataraja Ramakrishna. San- ality. The discussions are mostly actor talked of his journey in of Kabir Bedi’s professional jay Vadapalli is a leading Andhra around the emotions to be shown film, television and theatre, and and personal life, his tumul- Natyam exponent and the disciple in a particular song and the nayika the many ups and downs he tuous relationships, in- of Dr. Nataraja Ramakrishna. bhedam. I’ve a photo click memo- has faced in life. Kabir cluding marriage Sanjay says, "Satyabhama is ry to capture every subtle emotion Bedi regaled Salman and divorce, why the warrior wife of Lord Krishna he depicts while doing abhinaya. I Khan with stories of his beliefs have who was immensely proud of her memorise the emotions and watch Hollywood and his changed, his beauty, richness and valour. The his performances very closely. epic series Sando- wrenching set- Navajanardhana Parijatam relies on Yesteryears famous Telugu actress kan. backs, and his the story of separation resulting due Jamuna has enacted Satyabhama W i s h i n g exciting days in to the fight between Lord Krishna brilliantly in movies. I watch her good luck to Ka- India, Europe, and Satyabhama. She is a "Sveeya" movies and try to learn from her bir Bedi for his and Holly- and "Svadheenapathika nayika". too. Once you get into the psyche of upcoming book, wood, and how Though she repents her mistake the character you do justice not only Salman Khan he made India she does not subjugate as a normal to yourself or the character but also said, ‘Your person- proud. woman/ wife of those days. She to the audience as well." ality as a star and Friday, 9 April 2021 5

From the campus: Do you think due to OTT platforms, there is less rush for theatres now?

Why would people move to their houses when they are getting Although OTT platforms are more comfortable and easier way to the best movies which are new in the market at their home com- watch, the old times of going out for a movie, was another type fort? Yes I believe that OTT platforms have taken the game now of fun we had during our school and college times. No one can and everyone wants to choose watching their movies and se- deny that OTT platforms have been a reason for all of us to deal ries in the leisure of their home on their couch rather than step- with the pandemic but I really would like to go out and watch a ping out right now with the whole pandemic situation going on. movie with my friends like the good old days. Esther Buddha Kunal Tripathi

In a world full of OTT platforms, I still prefer theatres and cinema OTT platforms have a different kind of fan base. A long form of halls. Both are good in their own aspects and OTT platforms content is the need of the hour and these kinds of platforms are have many unique output for people and that’s the reason why perfect for it. I don't think OTT will ever replace the theatres be- people are more into it. When it comes to theatre, it is always cause there is something special about going out and watching a a treat to watch a movie in theatre and it will always remain the movie in a theatre, it is just two different things I think. same. Theatres are one of the major sources for entertainment Nitant Gaikwad in the world and it always attracts huge viewers. Urvashi More Question for next week: Do you feel online or Send your views along with your picture offline internships give better experience? to [email protected]

APMC fruit market starts Covid-19 testing Union Minister of State for Social Justice appeals 147 persons tested on Day One to celebrate Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar’s birthday in compliance with Covid safety protocols By Chandrashekhar Hendve care that the rules will not be violated, nion Minister of State for Social said Mr. Athavale. UJustice, Ramdas Athavale while A statue of Dr. Babasaheb Ambed- speaking at a meeting organized in kar will be erected in Dr. Babasaheb

By Siddhesh Waykar 1 pm under the observa- present at the booth. he Agriculture Pro- tion of NMMC medical Thermal scanning Tduce Market Com- staff. People were given is usually done at the mittee (APMC) fruit a swab test report. gate itself but the test- market in Vashi kick The facility was ing is a completely new started Covid 19 testing started in view of the experience for some connection with the planning of the Ambedkar Park at Bandra. All permis- for all the workers and rising Covid 19 cases people. “I was nervous 130th birth anniversary of Bharat Rat- sions are being obtained for it. shop owners at its Cen- in the city. “The re- as it was my first time. na Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar, the ar- Athavale said that last year there tral Facility Building on sponse was good on the I had never done any chitect of the Indian Constitution, said was a complete lockdown. While the 8th April, 2021. A to- first day itself. We fell covid test before. It was that the programmes should be orga- restrictions have been eased, there is a tal of 147 persons were short of testing kit so an easy process except nized in compliance with the Covid 19 surge in cases. “As long as we do not tested on the first day of we wrapped up early”, for the rapid antigen test safety rules. follow discipline from the heart, this the drive. Both, Rapid said Dr. Surabhi, Ju- because the instrument “The Chaityabhoomi Memorial growth will not slow down. Hence, Antigen and RT-PCR nior Medical Officer at is inserted in the nose and the place where Dr. Babasaheb people are urged to celebrate the anni- tests are being conduct- NMMC. APMC guards, and is a little painful”, Ambedkar resided in Mumbai should versary with minimum gathering and ed. The testing started police officials and other said Abdul Motalik, a not be crowded. Care should be taken following the rules. from 9 am onwards till NMMC health staff were worker in the market. that no more than five people gather in the city Notice while offering wreaths to Shri Prakash Punja Suryavanshi member / owner of Room No. the statue of Dr. Babasa- 05, Sai Shraddha CHSL, Bldg. 3/A, Rohidas Nagar, Behind heb Ambedkar,” he said. Purandare School, Ganesh Gawade Road, Mulund (W), Mum- bai - 400 080. Holding share certificate no. 247 distinctive nos. On the occasion of 1231 to 1235 was expired on date 4th November 2019 without Dr. Babasaheb Ambed- making nomination for the same. Their legal heirs has all transfer kar's birth anniversary, on his wife name Parvati Prakash Suryavanshi to the society flat various social organiza- on own name. If anyone is having any claim/ objection should contact / write to the Mr. Datta Prakash Suryavanshi, Pushpa tions in the state organize Dattatray Sutar, Usha Raju Kshirsagar, Ganesh Prakash Surya- blood donation camps vanshi within 15 (fifteen) day. every year. This year too, Thereafter no claim will be considered property by Parvati Prakash Suryavanshi. it should be organized Sd/- with the permission of Date: 8 April, 2021 Mr. Datta Prakash Suryavanshi Uran bird man Anand Madhavi saved Black Kite and released it in the forest (By Dinesh Pawar) the concerned and taking Place: Mumbai Mobile : 8779034167 6 Friday, 9 April 2021 Additional Special Trains on Mumbai - Gorakhpur Editorial / Patna / Gorakhpur / Darbhanga rotues Issue: 256 9 APRIL, 2021 By Ashok Dhamija o­n 13th, 16th and 20th fast Special entral Railway April, 2021 and arrive Train no. 01097 C(CR) in coordina- at CSMT, Mumbai at Special will leave Lok- Hybrid learning- The new norm tion with North East- 23.30 hrs the next day. manya Tilak Terminus he pandemic has brought about it creates a perfect learning environ- ern Railway and East The above Special will (LTT), Mumbai at Timmense changes in our lives ment suited to the needs of each stu- Central Railway have include One 2 Tier AC, 08.05 hrs every Mon- and in our way of thinking. In edu- dent. decided to run addi- Four 3 Tier AC, Eight day on 12th and 19th cation sector too, there is a drift from However, it is still debatable if tional fully reserved Second Class Sleeper April, 2021 and arrive the traditional mode of teaching. In this system of learning can surpass Special Trains between and Seven Second Darbhanga at 16.10 hrs the “new normal”, a term, which is the traditional method of teaching. Lokmanya Tilak Termi- Class Seating Coaches. next day On its return being used widely after the pandem- First of all, in an online class, nus (LTT) / Chhatrapati Halts en-route includes journey Train no. 01098 ic, there is an increased use of online there are minimal physical interac- Shivaji Maharaj Termi- Dadar, Kalyan, Nashik Special will leave learning tools. All across the globe, tions between students and teach- nus (CSMT), Mumbai Road, Bhusaval, Itarsi, Darbhanga at 19.20 hrs educational institutions are looking ers. This often results in a sense of and Gorakhpur / Patna Jabalpur, Katni, Satna, every Tuesday o­n 13th towards online learning platforms to isolation for the students. The pat / Darbhanga Jn. till Prayagraj Chheoki, Pt. and 20th April, 2021 continue with the process of educat- on a child’s back for good answer further advice in order Deen Dayal Upadhyay and arrive LTT, Mumbai ing students. Today, digital learning or behaviour, peers cheering and to clear extra rush of Jn., Buxar and Ara sta- at 05.10 hrs on the third has emerged as a necessary resource clapping on scoring well are some passengers. The details tions. day. The above Special for students and schools all over the of the things that the children miss are as under:- C) Mumbai- will include Two 3 world. It is no longer confined to just in the new form of learning. For A) Mumbai-Gora- Gorakhpur Bi-weekly Tier AC, Eight Second academics, it has also extended to many students, one of the biggest khpur Special Superfast Special Class Sleeper and Eight encompass extracurricular activities challenges of online learning is the Train no. 01053 Train no. 01093 Second Class Seating for students as well. struggle with focusing on the screen Special will leave Lok- Special will leave Coaches. Halts en-route With digital teaching mode, for long periods of time. Another manya Tilak Terminus Chhatrapati Shivaji includes Kalyan, Igat- teachers are able to use all the online key challenge is internet connectiv- (LTT), Mumbai at 16.40 Maharaj Terminus puri (for 01097 o­nly), teaching tools such as videos, PDFs, ity. Although our country has made hrs every Tuesday on­ (CSMT), Mumbai at Nashik Road, Bhusaval, podcasts etc. effectively to make great strides in provide internet con- 13th and 20th April, 23.30 hrs every Monday Khandwa, Itarsi, learning both effective and interest- nectivity, in smaller cities and towns 2021 and arrive Gora- and Wednesday on 12th, Jabalpur, Katni, Satna, ing. This mode of teaching allows a consistent connection with decent khpur at 02.00 hrs o­n 14th and 19th April, Prayagraj Chheoki, Pt. students to attend classes from any speed continues to pose a problem. third day On its return 2021 and arrive Gorakh- Deen Dayal Upadhyay location of their choice and also en- Further, many parents are concerned journey Train no. 01054 pur at 11.40 hrs o­n the Jn., Buxar, Ara, Patli- ables schools to reach out to a more about the health hazards of having Special will leave third day. On its return putra, Hajipur, Muzaf- extensive network of students. Since their children spend so many hours Gorakhpur at 16.05 journey Train no. 01094 farpur and Samastipur online classes can be taken from staring at a screen. hrs every Thursday on Special will leave stations. home or location of choice, there are Weighing the pros and cons of 15th and 22nd April, fewer chances of students missing digital learning, many institutions are 2021 and arrive LTT, out on lessons. Further, the online planning to implement hybrid cours- Mumbai at 23.45 hrs learning system, with its range of es: half course online, half offline. It the next day. The above options and resources, can be per- is felt that through this method, one Special will include sonalized in many ways and hence can experience both benefits. One 2 Tier AC, Four 3 Tier AC, Eight Second Class Sleeper and Seven Second Class Seating Over minor dispute retired army Coaches. Halts en-route includes Kalyan, Nashik man opens fire on wife Road, Bhusaval, Itarsi, For representational purpose only By: Crime Reporter against Smitesh at the police station. Jabalpur, Katni, Satna, retired Army officer living in Ai- Madhuri had kept her daughter with Manikpur, Prayagraj Gorakhpur at 17.25 hrs Reservation for A roli Sector-15 allegedly fired at his her mother because of Smitesh's be- Chheoki, Varanasi, every Wednesday and above fully reserved wife with a pistol over a minor reason. havior. Mau, Belthara Road, Friday on 9th, 14th, Special Train nos. Fortunately, his wife escaped. How- Meanwhile, at around 8 pm on Bhatni and Deoria Sa- 16thand 21st April, 01093 & 01401 have ever, after his wife was rushed to the Wednesday, Smitesh spit tobacco at dar stations. 2021 and arrive CSMT, open o­n 7th April, Rabale police station after the shoot- home. Raising objection, Madhuri had B) Mumbai-Patna Mumbai at 00.05 hrs on 2021 and for Train nos. ing, police arrested Smitesh Ishwar an argument with him. Angered, he Bi-weekly Superfast the third day. The above 01053, 01091 & 01097 Baliphadi, 37 on charges of assault. left home and retuned around 10 pm Special Special will include will open o­n 8th April, The complainant, Madhuri Baliph- and started an argument with Madhuri Train no. 01091 One 2 Tier AC, Four 3 2021 at all computer- adi, stays with her husband Smitesh again. In fit of anger he grabbed his Special will leave Chha- Tier AC, Eight Second ised reservation centres and 11-year-old daughter at Omsai pistol and fired a shot at her. Madhuri trapati Shivaji Maharaj Class Sleeper and Seven and o­n website www. Society in Airoli Sector-15. Madhuri missed the bullet by bending herself Terminus (CSMT), Second Class Seating irctc.co.in . and Smitesh had a court marriage in down and saved her life. Mumbai every Monday Coaches. Halts en-route Passengers hav- November 2016. The couple moved to Madhuri immediately ran out of the and Thursday at 11.05 includes Dadar, Kalyan, ing confirmed tickets Airoli Sector-15 after Smitesh retired house. Smitesh came out of the house hrs on 12th, 15th and Nashik Road, Manmad, will only be permit- from the Army in 2018. Since Smitesh with a pistol after the neighbours ran 19th April, 2021 and Jalgaon, Bhusaval, ted to board these was addicted to alcohol, he used to ha- towards their house after hearing gun- arrive Patna at 14.30 Khandwa, Itarsi, Bho- Special trains and are rass Madhuri and many times threat- shots. He then left along with the pis- hrs next day. On its pal, Bina, Jhansi, Kan- advised to adhere to all ened to kill her under the influence of tol in his scooter. After the incident, return journey Train no. pur, Lucknow, Gonda norms, SOPs related to alcohol. Last December, he had also Madhuri lodged a complaint with the 01092 Special will leave and Basti stations. COVID19 during the abused Madhuri and threatened to kill Rabale police station and the police Patna at 16.20 hrs every D) Mumbai-Darb- boarding, travel and at her. Madhuri had lodged a complaint arrested Smitesh under Section 307. Tuesday and Friday hanga Weekly Super- destination. Friday, 9 April 2021 7 Mumbai Indians to take on Royal Challengers Special Trains on Mumbai - Manduadih / Bangalore in tourney opener: VIVO IPL 2021 Lucknow / Guwahati routes from this week By Ashok Dhamija tral venues viz. Ahmedabad, Ben- efending champions Mumbai galuru, Chennai, Delhi, Mumbai and Reservations opens on 8th April DIndians (MI) will take on Royal Kolkata, behind closed doors in a bio Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the secured bubble devoid of any fans in By Ashok Dhamija AC, Eight Second Class Sleeper and opening match of the VIVO Indian the initial phase due to the increasing entral Railway (CR) in coordina- Eight Second Class Seating Coaches. Premier League (IPL) 2021 at M. number of Covid-19 cases across the Ction with North Eastern Railway Halts en-route Kalyan, Nashik Road, A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai country. In addition all the participat- and Northeast Frontier Railway have Bhusaval, Khandwa, Itarsi, Bhopal, on Friday 9th April, 2021 as per the ing franchise teams will play at four decided to run additional fully reserved Bina, Jhansi and Kanpur stations. schedule released by the IPL Gov- out of six venues doing away with the Special Trains between Mumbai and C).Mumbai-Guwahati Superfast erning Council recently. The most home and away concept as was the Manduadih / Lucknow / Guwahati in Special successful team in the history of IPL trend over the years during the league order to clear extra rush of passengers. Train no. 01121 Special will leave The details are as under:- Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus A).Mumbai - Manduadih Super- (CSMT), Mumbai at 11.05 hrs on 11th fast Special April, 2021 and 18th April, 2021 and Train no. 01109 Special will leave arrive Guwahati at 14.15 hrs on the (LTT), third day. On its return journey Train Mumbai at 07.50 hrs every Saturday no. 01122 Special will leave Guwahati on 10th and 17th April, 2021 and ar- at 07.20 hrs every Wednesday o­n 14th rive at Manduadih at 07.45 hrs the and 21st April, .2021 and arrive CSMT, next day. On its return journey Train Mumbai at 04.10 hrs on the third day. no. 01110 Special will leave Man- The above Special will include O­ne 2 duadih at 09.50 hrs every Sunday on Tier AC+3 Tier AC, Four 3 Tier AC, 11th and 18th April, 2021 and arrive 11 Second Class Sleeper and Four LTT, Mumbai at 12.10 hrs next day. Second Class Seating Coaches. Halts The above Special will include One 2 en-route includes Dadar, Kalyan, Na- – Rohit Sharma’s MI side – with five stage. The fixtures of the tournament Tier AC, Four 3 Tier AC, Eight Sec- shik Road, Bhusaval, Khandwa, Itar- titles (2013, 2015, 2017, 2019 and have been mapped in a way that ev- ond Class Sleeper and Seven Second si, Jabalpur, Katni, Satna, Prayagraj 2020 editions) already under their belt, ery team will travel only three times Class Seating Coaches. Halts en- Chheoki, Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyay will also aim to become the first side during the league stage, thus reducing route includes Kalyan, Nashik Road, Jn., Buxar, Patliputra, Barauni, Kati- to win the coveted IPL trophy for the commute and minimising risk. Out of Bhusaval, Khandwa, Itarsi, Jabalpur, har, Kishanganj, New Jalpaiguri, New third consecutive year. the 56 league matches, Chennai, Mum- Katni, Satna, Prayagraj Chheoki and Coochbehar, New Bongaigaon and The annual IPL extravaganza in to bai, Kolkata & Bengaluru will host 10 Varanasi stations. Rangiya stations. its 14th edition involving eight fran- matches each while Ahmedabad and B) Mumbai-Lucknow Superfast Reservation for fully reserved chise will also involve three times Delhi will host eight matches each. Special Special Train nos. 01109, 01119 and champions Chennai Super Kings The World’s Largest Cricket Sta- Train no. 01119 Special will leave 01121 on Special charges will com- (CSK), Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) dium – Narendra Modi Stadium in Lokmanya Tilak Terminus (LTT), mence at all computerised reservation which has won the title twice, inaugu- Ahmedabad will also host the Playoffs Mumbai at 23.45 hrs on Thursday 8th centres on Thursday 8th April, 2021 ral editions champions Rajasthan Roy- as well as the Final on 30th May, 2021 April, 2021 and arrive Lucknow at and on website www.irctc.co.in. als, last editions losing finalist Delhi which promises to be a visual spectacle. 02.40 hrs o­n the third day. On its return Passengers having confirmed tick- Capitals (DC), Punjab Kings (PBKS) There will be a total of 11 double journey Train no. 01120 Special will ets only will be permitted to board formerly known as Kings XI Punjab, headers where six teams will play leave Lucknow at 04.00 hrs on Satur- these Special trains and are advised to and SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) ear- three afternoon matches & two teams day 10th April, 2021 and arrive LTT, adhere to all norms, SOPs related to lier known as Deccan Chargers which will play two afternoon matches. The Mumbai at 04.00 hrs next day. The COVID19 during the boarding, travel had won the title way back in 2009. afternoon games are slated for a 3:30 above Special will include Two 3 Tier and at destination As per the schedule all the 56 PM IST start while the evening games league matches will be played at neu- will have a 7:30 PM IST start. City paediatricians though they may not wearing of Mask’. She worry as number... show symptoms. They has released a video on Mumbai Indians League Matches Schedule Continued from page...1 can innocently pass on 'Covid 19 in children' in Match no. Date Team Vs Team Venue Time (IST) from Vashi informed, the infection to the el- Hindi two days ago and 1 9th April MI Vs RCB Chennai 19:30 “80-90% children com- ders where you have sent submitted to NMMC 5 13th April KKR Vs MI Chennai 19:30 ing to the clinic have them. Hence it would and Indian Association Covid symptoms. Loose be wiser to keep them of Paediatrics. She told, 9 17th April MI Vs SRH Chennai 19:30 motion, body ache, rash at home along with you, “Many parents are ea- 13 20th April DC Vs MI Chennai 19:30 on body are some of the quarantined for 14 days. gerly waiting for Child 17 23rd April PBKS Vs MI Chennai 19:30 emblematic symptoms, If possible, isolate the in- Vaccine for Covid 19, 24 29th April MI Vs RR Delhi 15:30 which we are noticing dex or affected patient in but at present there is no this time.” a separate room. You can approval to use the covid 27 1st May MI Vs CSK Delhi 19:30 He shared, “Looking monitor at home after vaccine in children.” 31 4th May SRH Vs MI Delhi 19:30 at the situation, many consulting your paedia- She advised, “Don’t 36 8th May RR Vs MI Delhi 19:30 parents are sending their trician.” let your guard down. He cautioned parents, Adults are role models 39 10th May MI Vs KKR Bengaluru 19:30 children to their parents or in-laws in another “Keep an eye for danger for their children. Being 42 13th May MI Vs PBKS Bengaluru 15:30 town or villages. But it signs of breathlessness, parents What you prac- 47 16th May CSK Vs MI Bengaluru 19:30 should be remembered fever beyond 5 days, tice your kids will copy 51 20th May RCB Vs MI Kolkata 19:30 that this would be the poor oral intake, rash etc. the same. Hence, practice most dangerous thing to and don’t delay in test- mandatorily: S- sanitize 55 23rd May MI Vs DC Kolkata 15:30 do, because your child ing.” hands; M-Mask always * Venues (League Stage): M. A. Chidambaram Stadium – Chennai, Arun Jaitley Stadium – would already be har- Dr. Aroskar is a cam- when out; S-Social dis- Delhi; M. Chinnaswamy Stadium – Bengaluru, Eden Gardens – Kolkata. bouring the virus even paigner for ‘Correct tancing.” 8 Friday, 9 April 2021 Shared autorickshaw fare rise NMMC swings into action With only two passengers allowed to travel in an auto at a time, Wide gaps around manholes in Airoli filled it is not feasible to charge the earlier fare, say the auto drivers By Siddhesh Waykar Vashi Railway station to seated at a time in a share By Ryhea George ollowing several re- Sector 9 Vashi was ₹15 ride. The police are very ollowing the news Fstrictions on public per shared seat. Now, it strict and a fine of ₹500 Freport published in transportation, the au- has been increased to is charged straight away the Newsband dated 7th torickshaw drivers have ₹20 per seat. if someone is not fol- April titled ‘Wide gap now increased the base “We stringently fol- lowing the rule”, added in drain safety’, the of- fare for shared seats. As low the Covid 19 safety Dhanavade. ficials of the Navi Mum- per the new rule, only bai Municipal Corpora- two passengers are al- tion (NMMC) swung lowed to travel in an into action and filled and auto at a time. If more cemented gaps around passengers are found, manholes in sector 16, then a fine of ₹500 is Airoli. charged for violating the Residents had Covid safety protocol. claimed that these Sharing auto has al- manholes were dug up ways been considered around three weeks back cost-efficient by the pas- but were had not been sengers. However, the covered properly due to new guideline is chang- which there were wide ing this perception. gaps around the cover, “Many people are which posed risk to the unaware of the fare passers-by. change, so I tell them After the issue was about the updated rates highlighted by News- before they sit in my band, the gaps were auto to avoid confusion. filled and cemented by This will continue as protocols. It is manda- “Share autos are the officials. long as the restrictions tory for the passengers hard to find these days Ganesh Gajare fur- are imposed on us”, said and for the drivers to as they are no longer ther added, “The gaps Ramesh Dhanavde, an wear mask. As per the pocket friendly,” says were filled on the same auto-rickshaw driver. new rule, we ensure that Seema Sharma, a resi- day when the news was The earlier rate from only two passengers are dent. published in the News- band. Now the area looks and feels much Indian seafarers should be given preference safer for the people. We are thankful to the for Covid 19 vaccine: Maritime Union of India Newsband for covering civic body would have pleted which was posing the issue, otherwise the left the work uncom- risk to the pedestrians.” Meet NMMC Commissioner with the request ith the Covid 19 cases surging are able to work confidently and safely NMMC reopens closed Wacross the country and espe- on ships and earn their salaries, it is cially in Maharashtra, the Maritime imperative that they are vaccinated at Union of India (MUI)) has urged the the earliest,” he added. quarantine centre in Airoli Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation The members of MUI, captain In- By Chandrashekhar Hendve about 98 beds in Janak- of doctors, nurses, ward (NMMC) to give preference to the In- derjit Singh, captain Sarvar M Patan- he Commissioner ibai Krushana Madhavi boys, multi-purpose dian seafarers for Covid vac- Tof Navi Mumbai Hall in Sector-5 (facility workers and ambulanc- cination. A letter in this regard Municipal Corpora- was presented by the Union to tion (NMMC), Abhijit the commissioner of NMMC, Bangar has directed to Abhijit Bangar. reopen the closed quar- “Indian seafarers have con- antine centres in the city tinued to work on ships to en- due to the resurgence sure that goods continue to be of corona outbreak in supplied throughout the world. Navi Mumbai. Under Under the Essential Services the guidance of Deputy Maintenance Act, 1968, trans- Engineer Santosh Shik- port service for the carriage of tode, quarantine centres passengers or goods by water have been started at is considered as ‘Essential Service’,” kar along with Sunil Sutar, Vice Presi- Lewa Patidar Sabha- said Amar Singh Thakur, General Sec- dent, Bharatiya Janta Yuva Morcha, gruh in Sector 15 and retary, MUI. Navi Mumbai met civic chief and de- Janakibai Krushana “Inspite of numerous and huge manded preference for allotment and Madhavi Hall in Sector for women only) have es. A quarantine centre challenges thrown up by the pandem- administration of the vaccine. 5, Airoli. been started. has been set up in Airoli ic, transport of goods by sea has to Commissioner Bangar assured to About 300 beds in Both the quaran- Sector-5, where about continue. To ensure that the seafarers look into their demand. Lewa Patidar Sabha- tine centres have been 45 female patients are gruh in Sector-15 and provided with facilities being treated so far.