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11 March VOL. 13 • ISSUE 263 PAGES 12 • PRICE ` 2 2020 WEDNESDAY RNI No. MAHEN/2007/21778 POSTAL REGN. NO. NMB/154/2020-22/VASHI MDG POST OFFICE NEWS IN JNPT ranks 28th in the world’s MPCB gives positive BRIEF top container ports response to KTCWA Ektaara – demands An International By Abhitash D.Singh Research Conference URAN: The Jawaha- It ranks no.1 in the country MPCB to install real time air on March 14 rlal Nehru Port Trust Indira Institute of Business (JNPT) located in Uran India’s ports and helped in the overall pollution monitoring equipment Management (under Vish- has now achieved a shipping corporations growth of the port busi- at various places in the city weshwar Education Soci- milestone. As per the have been steadily ness but it allows the ety) Sanpada, is organis- latest Llyods Report, it growing over the last Export & Import sector ing Ektaara, an Interna- By Abhitash D.Singh that very soon they is ranked 28th in the decade and it is happen- to save their time and NAVI MUMBAI: The will be installing a tional Research Confer- list of world’s top 30 ing because of rise in costs and in return the ence on March 14, Kharghar Taloja real time air pollution container ports and 2020. The theme of the Colonies Welfare monitoring equipment ranks 1st in the coun- conference is ‘The Global Association (KTCWA) at Kalamboli. The try. Manager - Moving To- on 27th February, officials are in talks JNPT Chairman wards a Futuristic Per- 2020 organised a with the Panvel City spective by Redefining Sanjay Sethi said, “It is protest supported by Municipal Corporation Boundaries’.. really an achievement the residents from and soon the installa- (More on page 3) to be amongst the top in the world. In order MSEDCL to further improve our employees beaten rankings a parliamen- up by consumer tary committee has Two employees of Maha- been recommended so rashtra State Electricity Dis- that India should devel- the global trade by vol- growth story have been tribution Corporation Limit- op Cape handling capa- umes in the long term. accentuated. The par- ed (MSEDCL) were alleg- bilities at its key ports Earlier the intro- liamentary panel has edly beaten up by a con- as the global shipping duction of initiative noted that the strategic sumer. The victims had industry is fast ap- such as “Ease of doing location of the major gone to disconnect the proaching towards cape business” by the gov- Contd. on pg. 11 Kharghar, Taloja, tion date will be power supply as the con- size vessels.” ernment has not only Roadpali, Kalamboli announced officially. sumer had not paid the and Panvel against A similar demand dues… NMMC inaugurates its 25th senior citizen centre Pollu- letter has also been (More on page 10) tion Control Board made regarding the (MPCB) at Belapur. installation of similar Police seize illegal The new center is located in Sector 1, Shiravane During the protest equipment in country liquor they had put forth Kharghar and Taloja A squad of crime branch nine point demand to and the same has unit-1 raided a house in the MPCB regarding been sent to the Ghansoli village on Mon- air pollution. The MPCB headquarters. day night and arrested a pollution control board MPCB deputy person for selling country has now replied back regional officer Sachin liquor. The accused has positively to the Adkar said, “In the been identified as Ganesh demands made by case of quarries and Dattu Salunkhe, 46. The KTCWA. crushers at Pan- police have seized 70 li- In its letter, the tres of liquor from his pos- Contd. on pg. 10 MPCB has replied session… (More on page 3) NAVI MUMBAI: May- madhikari. til and other office bear- or Jaywant Sutar inau- Ward Committee ers were present. gurated a senior citizen Chairman Shraddha The centre has 50 center at Sector 1, Gavas, Deputy Com- chairs, 1 executive Shiravane making it missioner of Social De- chair, table, large clos- the 25th senior citizen velopment Kranti Pa- et, essential furniture, centre in the city. The til, former corporator newspapers for reading, centre has been opened Madhuri Sutar, Dr. indoor games like car- at Timber Market and Rajesh Patil, Chairman rom, weighing machine, has been named after of Shirvane Senior Cit- blood pressure checking Maharashtra Bhushan izen Social Organiza- instrument, water cool- Dr. Nanasaheb Dhar- tion Pandharinath Pa- er and television. www.newsband.in | [email protected] 2 Wednesday, 11 March 2020 Stellant Communications encourages women with their 8th Edition of Pleiades Women’s Day event

NAVI MUMBAI: Stel- social cause. The at- with like-minded wom- started to create a idea behind setting up way.” lant Communications, tendees witnessed a en as they grow and platform for women to this platform is just A host of activities a boutique PR firm, cel- poetry performance ‘Po- scale their businesses. encourage each other’s that - to network, en- were organized at the ebrated International eturistic’ with an after- For the past eight work and talent and to courage and inspire event on Sunday where Women’s Day with en- noon of inspiring and years Suhasini Mehta, contribute and help each other and carry many women from dif- trepreneurs and wom- engaging activities and Director, Stellant Com- give wings to their that spirit forward to ferent walks of life par- en achievers from networking opportuni- munications, has been ideas. enable and empower ticipated to mark the Navi Mumbai with fer- ties. organizing the ‘Pleia- Suhasini Mehta, others as well along the occasion. vor. On the 8th Edition Pleiades is an invi- des Women’s Day’ Director, Stellant Com- of Stellant Communi- tation-only event that event which acts as a munications, said, CHANGE OF NAME cation’s Pleiades Wom- enables women entre- networking platform to “Women are increas- en’s day celebration, preneurs to gain in- encourage women en- ingly reaching out to I have changed my name from MANSHA MOHANLAL the focus was on entre- sights from established trepreneurship and fi- support each other in KHITHANI to MRS. NIKITA HARISH PARDASANI preneurship, network- entrepreneurs and de- nancial independence. their personal and pro- ing and supporting a velop their networks This initiative was fessional lives. The

tridges and two maga- Ulwe Murder case: Accused zines were seized from his possession, police said. Also, two 7.62 mm sold jewellery of victim bullet shells were recov- By Crime Reporter Bhagat, he sold the jew- Meanwhile, after the ered from the crime spot NAVI MUMBAI: In the ellery that he had arrest of Ashok Kumar at Ulwe and have been Ulwe murder case, the robbed to the jeweler from Kharghar, a fake sent to the forensic lab- arrested accused, Ashok and told the jeweler that pistol, nine live car- oratory. Kumar Konar is be- he was in urgent need lieved to have sold the of money, thus he was jewellery of the victim, selling his wife’s jewel- DOCUMENT MISSING Prabhavati Bhagat, to a lery and he was going to Notice is hereby given that the 1) Agreement to Sell issued gold shopkeeper in the village immediately by CIDCO Ltd., dat. 14/05/1996 2) Allotment Letter issued SPECIAL OFFER Kharghar. Police have in Tamil Nadu. CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENT ON REAL taken CCTV footage of The jewellery shop by CIDCO Ltd., dt. 18/12/1995 and 3) Possesssion Letter the accused at the jew- owner informed the po- issued by CIDCO Ltd., dt. 20/05/1996 in respect of Room ESTATE (Buying /Selling /Paying Guest etc.) eller’s shop and the jew- lice that Ashok Kumar No.838, SS-III, Sector - 15, Koparkhairane, Navi Mumbai A 20 word classified in NEWSBAND eler is one of the witness was known to him. Also, - 400 709 and issued in favour of Mr. Sesaram Chimnaji will cost you only Rs 200/- + GST Choudhary, has been misplaced/lost while travelling from in the case. He knew CCTV footage of Ashok for direct buyers and sellers. the accused as he had Kumar in the jewelry Airoli Bus Depot to Rabale Nocil Naka by Auto on 26/02/ once sold an ornament shop was given to the 2020 at 1.30 pm and is not traceable. A complaint to the For details, call : 20870513, 27815380 to him earlier. police as evidence. effect has been lodged by Mr. Sesaram Chimnaji The accused, Ashok In this CCTV foot- Choudhary, with Rabale police station who have recorded Kumar Konar, had age, the accused Ashok the same vide their document missing register No 579/ bought a ring from the Kumar Konar appears ATTENTION READERS 2020 dated 28th February, 2020. While every effort is made to check the genuineness of jeweller’s shopkeeper in to be giving away gold Any member of the public who finds/has found the said Kharghar a few months earrings and necklaces party/parties inserting ads in this paper, we cannot be held documents, is requested to arrange to return the same to responsible for the truthfulness of its contents. The publish- back. Therefore, the ac- to jeweler and accepting Mr. Sesaram Chimnaji Choudhary. ers, Editor and/or the staff cannot be held responsible for cused was known to the cash from him at Date : 11-03-2020 Sd/- any loss or damage due to transactions that they may enter jeweler. Meanwhile, af- around 7 pm on March Place: Navi Mumbai. Mr. Sesaram Chimnaji Choudhary into guided by the ads. ter Ashok Kumar killed 2.

Printed and owned by Kailash Shankarlalji Gindodia Published by Shiv Kailash Gindodia Editor : Varda Sharma Printed at Siddhakala Print Media & Publications Pvt. Ltd. Plot No. W-230, T.T.C. Ind. Area, MIDC, Khairane, Navi Mumbai – 400 710 and published at 1313/1314, 13th Floor, Real Tech Park, Plot No. 39/2, Sec. 30A, Vashi, Navi Mumbai 400 703. • RNI No. MAHENG2007/21778 • Postal Regn. No. NMB/154/2014-16/Vashi MDG Post Office • ABC Certificte No. 133/2106 Phone : 2087 0513 / 2781 5380 Telefax : 2781 5380 e-mail : [email protected] website : www.newsband.in www.newsband.in | [email protected] 3 Wednesday, 11 March 2020 Navi Mumbai Tamil Sangam hosts a grand Tamil Music programme By: Lakshman Sundar Nerul) , Smt. Jaya & NAVI MUMBAI: For Group (Chembur Fine the fourth consecutive Tamil Trinity music composers honoured Arts), Smt. Indira & year, the Navi Mumbai Group (RR Sabha, Tamil Sangam Ghatkopar), Aditya Shr- (NMTS), Vashi in asso- iram Violin, Mulund ciation with Tamil Fine Arts), Smt. Lak- Nadu Iyal (Literature), shmi Padmanabhan Isai (Music) and Na- (Vashi) and Smt. Ma- takam (Drama) Man- halakshmi & Group dram of Tamil Nadu (NMTS, Vashi). They State Government’s Art regaled the audience by & Culture Department rendering immortal hosted a Grand Tamil compositions composed Music Program at the by the Tamil Music Kannada Sangh Hall, Trinity for over 3 hours Tamil Music ‘s Trinity Smt. Easwari Lighting The Lamp A Section Of The Audience Sector 9A, Vashi on Sat- from 3 p.m. onward on urday, March 7, 2020. About 12 schools partic- ipated in the event. This was held in honor of three great Tamil Music Compos- ers aka Tamil Music Trinity namely Shri. Thillaividangan Maa- rimuthapillai, Shri Seerkazhi Arunachala Artistes from different groups singing the compositions of the Tamil Trinity composers Kaviraayar and Shri Seerkazhi Mutthutaan- participated in the pro- Khairane), Smt. Chembur Fine Arts) , Veena , LM) , Smt. that afternoon. Prasa- davar. gram. The artistes in- Easwari &Group( Ner- Natana Priya Nadam Seetha Jayaraman dams were given to all Artistes from Navi cluded Smt. Hema ul), Smt. Praveena (Koparkhairane) Smt. (Mulund Fine Arts) , attendees after the pro- Mumbai and Mumbai Neil & Group ( Kopar Gouthaman (Vashi & Praveena Gouthaman ( Smt. Vidya & Group ( gram. Ektaara – An International Police seize illegal country liquor Research Conference on March 14 70 litres of alcohol seized during the raid NAVI MUMBAI: Indira ing Boundaries’. Founder of Regard 4 Institute of Business Chief Guest, Dr. Virtues, Coach, Train- By Crime Reporter of country liquor in the Ghansoli village at Management (under Radhakrishnan Pillai is er and TV Producer. NAVI MUMBAI: A state, the police were around 8.30 pm on Vishweshwar Educa- a renowned author, The conference in- squad of crime branch surprised to see such a Monday. tion Society) Sanpada, leadership speaker and cludes paper presenta- unit-1 raided a house in large quantity of coun- Ganesh Dattu Sa- is organising Ektaara, trainer; Guest of Ho- tions by research schol- Ghansoli village on try liquor being sold in lunkhe was found to be an International Re- nour Mr. David Witten- ars, academicians and Monday night and ar- Ghansoli village. selling liquor illegally. search Conference on berg is an Innovator, industry professionals rested a person for sell- Crime Branch Unit- The police arrested him March 14, 2020. Entrepreneur and Pro- from eminent colleges ing country liquor. The 1 had received a tip off and seized two drums The theme of the fessor at Indian School in India and abroad accused has been iden- that a person was sell- each filled with 35 litres conference is ‘The Glo- of Management and who will enlighten the tified as Ganesh Dattu ing country liquor in a of liquor and cash from bal Manager - Moving Entrepreneurship; and audience by sharing Salunkhe, 46. The po- house near Baudha Vi- the house. A case has Towards a Futuristic Keynote Speaker Cice- their research and in- lice have seized 70 litres har in Ghansoli village. been registered against Perspective by Redefin- ly Greaves is the sights. of liquor from his pos- Accordingly, Assistant the accused Ganesh session. Meanwhile, Police Inspector Rupesh Salunkhe at the Rabale despite the ban on the Naik and his team un- police station. manufacture and sale dertook the raid at Flesh trade at a Spa busted By: Crime Reporter tor Pradeep Tidar re- the parlour were in- NAVI MUMBAI: The ceived information that volved in immoral activ- Kharghar police have flesh trade is being run ity the police raided the arrested three women, in the Spa. Accordingly, massage parlour. including the manager Assistant Police Inspec- The police have reg- of a Spa, for allegedly tor A M Padar and his istered a crime against running flesh trade at team sent a fake cus- the owner of the mas- Angel Flora Family Sa- tomer to the parlour on sage parlour and ar- lon & Spa in Sector 4, Monday afternoon. After rested three women Kharghar. being confirmed that and the manager of the Senior police inspec- the women working at parlour. On the occasion of World Women’s Day, Shri. Jain Shwetambara Terapantha Mahila Mandal organized Women on Wheels programme at Panvel. Corporator Darshan Bhoir, Ruchita Londhe, corporator Raju Soni along with other dignitaries were present on the occasion. www.newsband.in | [email protected] 4 Wednesday, 11 March 2020 Grand Women’s day celebration Kawal Rekhi, founder Sudha Kamath intro- of the Association of WE duced the ladies who Issue : 263 11 March, 2020 clubs in India. She gave were felicitated. an inspiring talk on Then followed the All sports need similar encouragement women’s empower- cultural extravaganza. The recent decision of former Mayor Sagar Naik to introduce ment. Dr Shashi Rajpal It began with a lovely Navi Mumbai IPL to encourage young talent from the city, was honoured for her Bharat Natyam prayer is praiseworthy. Undoubtedly leadership qualities in dance, followed by a leading the All India beautiful Odissi one. Cricket has become the craze in the country and more and more Lioness Club as presi- The audience was as- youngsters desire to take up this sport. However, along with crick- dent and also success- tounded by the energy et, there is also a need to encourage other sports as well. fully at the district and level of the Rajasthani It is unfortunate that while all of us are familiar with the names By Dr. Veena Adige multiple levels earlier. and Maharashtrian of almost all the cricket players, most of us struggle with our mem- NAVI MUMBAI: Hun- Mrs Varalaxmi, All In- groups who presented ory when asked to name players of other sports. Not many re- dreds of women dressed dia Radio and TV sing- traditional folk dances. member that in Shooting, Gagan Narang won four Gold medals in in colourful attire par- er and recipient of sev- Songs and musical hi- ticipated in the day eral awards was felici- larious skit cum dance Common Wealth Games2010 or Indian World Champion wrestler long Women’s day cele- tated. She presented a by the members of the Sushil Kumar has won the gold medal in FILA 2010 World Wres- brations organized by beautiful song. Mrs Kannada Women’s tling Championships or Leander Paes has won Olympic bronze the Navi Mumbai Rashmi Vaidya, entre- group were good. A medals in Tennis. Along with cricket, there is a need to encourage players of oth- er sports too. Athletes from US perform well as they are given wide coverage by media and broadcasting units irrespective of how many viewers are present to watch them perform. The profit and money should not always be the criteria. Giving media exposure to the budding athletes boosts their morale and performance. Ad- ditionally, the Government should keep an eye on the biggest medal prospects and provide good coaching to them. Private broad- casting companies should take help from sports authorities to cover certain sports which are unfamiliar in the country. It is equally im- portant to give financial assistance like introducing pension poli- cies and offering government jobs to all the talented sportsperson of all the games. Rarely do we hear of a cricketer living in poverty- thanks to the policies tabled by BCCI for cricketers due to which they do not have to deal with shortage of debts in their playing Kannada Sangh Ladies period or post retirement. Unfortunately, that is not the fate of Wing on Sun- most of the players of other sports who fail to get even the day. The ven- sponsors. They only live normal life when they are in the playing ue was deco- period and struggle post their retirement. rated in pink Leagues should be introduced for different sports to help in and other nurturing more champion players. A sports like Kabaddi, for beautiful co- instance, which was just familiar in rural India is now a vital part of lours. Indian sports- thanks to Pro Kabaddi which was sponsored & The cele- broadcasted by Star Sports in the earlier part. Hockey was also a brations be- gan in the depleting sport in India but Hockey India League gave it a new morning by lifeline. Likewise, with the introduction of ISL, football too is see- an interesting ing positive improvement and India is now ranked under 100 after talk on Money 2 decades in football. Smart Women by preneur who has suc- ramp show where all In a fast-growing economy like India, there is a tremendous Surabhi Rao who spoke cessfully started ce- the states of India were potential for the sports sector to develop and achieve the status of of investments, budget- ramics factory was the represented was colour- an industry. India, now hosts the (cricket), ing, personal finance third one to be ho- ful and smooth. From Hockey India League, Indian Super League (football), Pro Kabba- and savings by women. noured. She was fol- Kashmir to Tamil A grand fashion show lowed by Mrs Rama Nadu, the pageant di League and Indian Badminton League, all of which have aided showcasing Avon’s jew- Ududpa, from the showed the ladies walk in the growth of the sports sector. If sport is recognised as an ellery was organized by teaching section who the ramp and then per- industry, it can generate a large number of employment opportu- Abha Saxena where la- studied after retire- form a small dance of nities in the form of the apparel and equipment sector, sports med- dies walked the ramp. ment, got a Ph.D and the area they represent- icine, sports tourism and other sport-related sectors. The Indian Sheela Mapillai, a se- started writing. Mrs ed was received with government must also invest in technological advances such as nior lady, was one of the Sushila Devadiga, All admiration and awe by sports analytics to assist in coaching professional athletes. It must winners of the contest. India Kannada channel the crowded housefull also provide wearables, sensors, and nutrition as per the require- The contest was judged and WE Saroja Mekal, audience. ment of the sport and the sportsperson. by Savitha Joshy. Founder WE, were also The program was There was a demon- felicitated. All these la- organized by Sujatha India being the second most populated country in the world, stration of makeup and dies spoke briefly on Rao of Kannada Sangh has the ability to churn out athletes who can put us on the global discussion on fashion women’s day and their Ladies wing and District map in terms of sports, other than cricket. Players from different and make up. part in their ventures. Chairperson, WE group, sports are already making the country proud with their splendid Six outstanding The program was ably assisted by Savitha performances. By providing them with good facilities, monetary women were honoured smoothly conducted by Nayak, Sudha Kamath, assistance, world class infrastructure, India will have a huge med- at a glittering formal Savitha Joshy while Arti Bhatia, members of al tally in all the sports. What Indian sports need is the support of function in the evening. Sujatha Rao, Savitha the Kannada Ladies the Government and its People. The Chief Guest for the Nayak, Jyothi Prasad, wing and others. occasion was MJF LN Pratibha Rao and The writer is a freelancer www.newsband.in | [email protected] 5 Wednesday, 11 March 2020 Inspiring the inspired Free health camp organised on the Sunday 8 March occasion of International Women’s Day was International Women’s day and many programmes were celebrated at various places. But the true celebration is in our heart where we are inspired by so ment of flying at 41000 guts and Priyanka many women who feet above sea-level. Chopra’s great efforts have made a mark for Munazzah Baig is and endurance is themselves. We know featured in SpiceJet evident to the world. now that the world is Magazine for her She is known as one of changing with rapid exceptional work as a the highest-paid speed and with that, female pilot and she is female actors in India several dreams that awarded by the and abroad and she is have been rooted in Certification of Appre- honoured with the many hearts have ciation by Women Padma Shri. Time started following its path towards NAVI MUMBAI: On the Charitable Trust, Pri- Kavita Thakur, Vidya success. Not only occasion of World Wom- tam Mhatre organised Chavan, Shakap Youth in India but the en’s Day, Deepak Clin- a free health camp at Leader, Director of whole world ic Laboratories along Riddhi Siddhi Residen- Deepak Clinic Labora- vouch for the with JM Mhatre Char- cy, Shop No. 20, Plot tory Deepak Kudale, glory of women itable Trust and under No. 53, A-53, Sector-3, Mrs. Hema Kudle, kind. the chairmanship of the New Panvel. Muskan Kudale, Anki- Let us have a Opposition Leader of Corporator, Preeti ta Mane, Ritesh look at few of Panvel Municipal Cor- George (Mhatre), Cor- Thakkar and others those women, poration and the Chair- porator Sarika Bhagat, were present on the oc- who dreamed of man of JM Mhatre Madhuritai Gosavi, casion. become success- ful in their respective field Owner of Titan Bar allegedly commits and made this dream a Respect Foundation for magazine has listed reality. exceptional social work her as one of the 100 suicide by jumping into a pond Captain Munazzah as an influential most influential people Baig: India Aviation person. She has in the world. She is By Crime Reporter financial crisis could last two months, say Aerospace First Officer become a great inspi- also listed in Forbes NAVI MUMBAI: The be the reason for sui- the police. The incident at Jet Airways, ration for young girls among the World’s 100 owner of Titan Bar in cide. came to light after his SpiceJet, Indigo.This who dream of flying Most Powerful women Panvel allegedly com- The deceased Shet- body was found floating girl has started high in the sky. and this Diva is a mitted suicide by ty had taken over Ti- in the Adai Lake at training to become a Priyanka Chopra: strong example of jumping into Adai tan Bar. However, he around 4 pm on Satur- successful pilot at the This girl has shown women empowerment. Lake in Panvel on Sat- had kept the bar closed day. A suicide note was age of 18. She complet- the world that from a P V Sindhu: One of urday. The deceased for the last two months found in his wallet. ed her training in small-town girl to the inspiring stories is has been identified as as his bar was not op- Khandeshwar police Texas, U.S and now becoming an Interna- Shekhar Shetty, 45. erating well. He was have started investi- she holds the achieve- tional actor requires Contd. on pg. 11 The police suspect that under stress for the gating the matter. Two incidents of rape reported By Crime Reporter The victim lodged a complaint with NAVI MUMBAI: Two incidents of the Trombay police station last week. rape was registered in Seawoods and Accordingly, the police registered a APMC areas under the jurisdiction rape case against the accused Ismail of the Navi Mumbai Police Commis- and transferred the crime to the NRI sioner. One of these incidents hap- police station for further investiga- pened at the Family Parlour in Sea- tion. However, the accused Ismail fled woods. The other incident took place after finding out that a case was reg- at the lodge at APMC. Police have istered against him and police are been able to arrest one of the ac- searching for him. cused and are searching for the ac- In the second incident, a 23-year- cused in the second incident. old victim staying in Nerul area and The 22-year-old victim of the first was in love with Shabaz Jawaz incident at Seawoods lives in Chita Khan, 29, a resident of Kurla for the Camp area in Trombay and worked last six years. The accused Shabaz at the family parlour in Seawoods. Khan lured the victim with mar- The incident happened on February riage and sexually molested her for 15 when an employee identified as the past five years. However, when Mohammed Ismail Akbar Ansari, the victim asked Khan to marry he 27, raped the victim when no one denied. The victim then filed a com- was in the parlour. plaint at Chunabhatti police station The accused Ismail was married last week. Accordingly, the police and allegedly tried to defame the vic- have registered a rape case against On the occasion of Maharashtra Navnirman Sena’s 14th anniversary a programme was tim. He called her husband and said the accused Shabaz Khan and ar- organised at Vishnudas Bhave Auditorium. The programme was attended by the MNS, that he was in love with the victim. rested him. founder and President Raj Thackeray (Sumit Renose) www.newsband.in | [email protected] 6 Wednesday, 11 March 2020 Gaiety Marks Holi Celebrations In City

Putting aside fears of the infection from the dreaded Coronavirus, boys enjoy the A passerby finds himself soaked by water colours by the holi revelers. annual festival. Smearing colours on each other’s face girls enjoy Holi in each others company (Photos by Author)

Young kids get in to the festive mood. By Ashok Dhamija the world’s most NAVI MUMBAI: photogenic religious Children smeared with gulal enjoyed the festivity till late haldi (turmeric), water friends and family Putting aside fears festivals, although evening. balloons and colour members. Celebrated about infection from some donned face clothes rendered in a the community irre- water from water guns for centuries, the the Coronavirus, masks. Explosions of kaleidoscope of colors. spective of caste or being launched in the festival symbolizes the citizens across the city pink and purple Celebrated across creed witnessed a riot air by the revellers of triumph of good over took to the streets to powder, through the India the Hindu of bright colour pow- “the Festival of Colors” evil and commemo- celebrate Holi, one of air on faces, hands and festival which binds ders including gulal, in the company of their rates new beginnings . Rang Panchami was celebrated with great enthusiasm across the satellite city

The residents of sector 36, Kamothe celebrated Holi with a difference by spreading awareness on addiction-free city (Sumit Renose) www.newsband.in | [email protected] 7 Wednesday, 11 March 2020 Indian Oil Triumph Over Reliance 1, Crowned 16th DY Patil T20 Cup Champions

By Ashok Dhamija NAVI MUMBAI: Indian Oil led by Mumbai -keeper reserved their best against a star studded Reliance 1 team to an- nex the 16th DY Patil T20 Cup after a gap of 10 years.at the at the DY Patil Stadium, Ner- ul last week. Defending a com- petitive score of 194 for 5 in their allotted 20 overs after put in to bat, Indian Oil team players along with their skipper Aditya Tare and ex India cricketer Indian Oil players Wasim Jaffer are elated after winning the DY Patil T20 Cup after a gap of ten years showed great compo- (Photos by Author). sure to restrict the op- Indian Oil opener Suved Parkar provided his team a fly- ponents to 183 for 7 ing start in the company of against Reli- even though India’s ance 1 white ball opener Shikhar Dhawan India all-rounder Har- scored a sublime 69 off dik Pandya who had 41 balls with six bound- struck two centuries aries and two sixes. during the course of the Shikhar in the pres- tourney including the ence of former India record unbeaten 158 off player 55 balls inclusive of six and latter Vishnu boundaries and 20 six- Solanki threatened to es against BPCL in the take the game away semis earlier in the day, Indian Oil skipper Aditya Tare who top scored with an unbeaten 75 in the final was with their well-paced at the same venue. awarded the Player of the Match by ex-India wicket keeper in presence of innings. A master Crowd favourite dignitaries which included Dr Vijay Patil, President of DYPSA & MCA (Left) stroke by Indian Oil Haridk who received skipper Aditya to hand huge applause from the over the ball to Sid- 20,000 plus crowd at dhesh Lad in the ab- India all-rounder and the venue as he went in sence of his regular crowd favourite who swept to bat , fell to the bait spinner Pawan Negi away with many individual set by his former Mum- who was struck on the awards including Player of bai Indians team mate jaw while off a the Tournament, auto- and mistimed a slower short pitched ball by graphs a T shirt for one of wildish off the Reliance 1 pacer his many fans. very next ball, only to Moshin Khan and had by young Abhishek sky one before being retired hurt, turned to Sharma in the ninth caught by Atit Sheth at be one of the key defin- over and brought an point area for no score. ing moments in context end to an enterprising Reliance 1 who were of the game. The Mum- 58 runs stand with reduced to 79 for 3 in bai part time off-spinner Shikar for the second space of two balls staged Siddhesh accounted for wicket. The man with a good recovery as they Saurabh (31) by having Ecstatic fans invaded the outfield post the finals to catch glimpse of their favourite golden arm, latter ac- him caught at long-on players and had to be reigned by the security officials and DY Patil volunteers. counted for the inform Contd. on pg. 8 Senior actress Sushama Shiromanee honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award NAVI MUMBAI: In the Marathi film industry, if you take the name of Sushama Shiromanee her Silver and Golden Jubilee films like “Bh- ingri, Fatakadi, Mosm- bi-Narngi, Bhannat Bhanu, Gulchadi” im- mediately come to the mind. Her acting skills, versatility as an actress were well established and she was the queen of Marathi cinema be- tween 70s and 80s. The talented actress Lifetime Achievement Vashi. was the immense love, was felicitated recently Award” at Vishnudas While thanking for support and blessings all my films celebrated Contd. on pg. 8 with the “Ashokpushp Bhave Auditorium in the honour she said, “It from the audience that Golden Jubilee. I am so www.newsband.in | [email protected] 8 Wednesday, 11 March 2020 Indian Oil course of the tourney in the only over he against. Winning the The timing of the MCA making this event a however fell early at bowled and latter of title after a gap of ten tourney which is into grand success” shared Triumph... after being caught by Bhuvaneshwar off years is always a mo- its 16th edition not only Dr Vijay Patil, Presi- Contd. from pg.7 the reliable Shikar off whom he scored 15 of ment to cherish for all serves as a platform for dent of DYPSA / MCA added another 46 runs in the the 17 runs (2x4s, 1x6) of us and we hope that many talented cricket- and the visionary be- for the fourth wicket, second over of the in the penultimate over we can repeat our suc- ers to rub shoulder with hind the tourney. before Vishnu (21) fell to match. Promoted up as the pacer, recouping cess story in the future those who have played Brief Scores (Final) the guile of Siddhesh (3- the order opener Suved from injury conceded 50 too” shared Aditya Tare, or are currently play- Indian Oil: 194-5 28) in the 14th over. A Parkar who opened the runs in his allotted four skipper Indian Oil , ing for India. Being in 20 overs (Aditya well-directed throw innings played aggres- overs and finished wick- who led from the front held on the eve of the Tare 75 n.o. (42b: 5x4s, from the deep by Suved sively in the company et less. Aditya in the with an unbeaten 75 Indian Premier League 4x6s); Suved Parkar 63 Parkar at the striker of Mumbai former cap- company of experienced and was awarded the (IPL), the tourney al- (40b: 5x4s,2x6s) ,Sid- end caught Shikhar tain Siddhesh Lad and all-rounder Pawan Player of the Match in lows players to judge dhesh Lad 16 short of his crease. His put on 55 runs for the Negi (10) - before being the final. their form and iron out (10b:1x4,1x6), Pinal wicket changed the second wicket to ensure retired hurt and Pinal “For me playing deficiency. In addition Shah 14 (11b: 1x4); Jay- complexion of the game the Oilmen register a Shah (14) added 79 runs during the DY Patil the tourney also provid- ant Yadav 2-23, Rahul and lost momentum healthy score of 66 for in 44 balls to ensure a T20 Cup is always a ed an opportunity for Chahar 1-23, Moshin thereafter. Needing 61 1 in power play. With competitive score for cherished affair. Actu- three of the Indian play- Khan 1-25, Hardik runs for a victory Reli- the field spread out Sid- Indian Oil. ally I and my brother ers Shikar Dhawan, Pandya 1-31) beat Re- ance 1 skipper and dhesh who played a key Individual and team Krunal made our debut Hardik Pandya and liance 1: 183-7 in 20 former India player role with the bat in the prizes were latter dis- in the tourney for the Bhuvaneshwar Kumar overs (Shikhar Dha- (24 n.o.) semis against qualifiers tributed by an elite pan- host DY Patil teams in post rehabilitation to wan 69 and (21) Western Railway, how- el of dignitaries which the recent past. Playing stake a place for the (41b:8x4s,2x6s), Sau- tried their best to up ever failed to connect a included former Indian for Reliance 1 this time Indian team for the rabh Tiwary 31 the ante. Needing 18 faster ball bowled by cricketers of the likes of around, the tourney forthcoming three (23b:3x4s,1x6), Jayant runs of the final over India’s T20 specialist Kiran More, T A served as a good plat- match ODI series Yadav 24 n.o. experienced campaign- leg spinner Rahul Cha- Sekhar. , form to see where I am against South Africa 13b:1x4,2x6s), Anukul er Avesh Khan (2-28) har (1-23) and was Pravin Amre, Wasim currently and test my slated to be held later Roy 21 (14b:2x4s), Vish- bowled inch perfect caught at deep mid- Jaffer and Abey Kuru- body (post lower back this month. We would nu Solanki 21 yorkers and conceded wicket by Indian pacer villa along with MCA’s injury). I am really hap- like to thank all the (18b:1x4,1x6); Siddhesh only 7 runs and even Bhuvaneshwar Ku- & DYPSA President Dr py with the way things stake holders, volun- Lad 3-28, Avesh Khan had Anukul caught by mar. Suved however Vijay Patil and his bet- have gone,” shared all- teers, participating cor- 2-28, Atit Sheth 1-38) his fellow pacer Amir took the lead role even ter half Shivani Patil , rounder Hardik Pan- porate teams, media by 11 runs. Player Gani in the in the final which allowed as his Managing Trustee DY dya who walked away and off course Mumbai of the Match: Aditya ball of the innings, who skipper Aditya to set- Patil University, MCA with maximum prizes Cricket Association for Tare (Indian Oil). took his second catch of tled down, before being CEO CS Naik, Secre- including the Player of Individual and Team Awards the match, much to the dismissed by Reliance 1 tary Sanjay Naik, MCA the Tournament, for his • Maximum Sixes award (Rs delight of his team skipper Jayant, not be- Jt Secretary Shah 347 runs including two 20,000): Hardik Pandya (Reliance 1) - 35 mates who had last won fore he had scored 63 off Alam Shaikh among tons and 11 . x 6s. the elusive title way 40 balls inclusive of five others. Speaking on his form • Best Fielder (Rs 25,000 & Boxer back in 2010 and had boundaries and two six- “The approach was with the willow, Hardik Watch): (BPCL) - 7 catch- lost the next edition in es in the 12th over. to go out with a positive added “Its important to es & 2 run outs. Super Over to BPCL. Aditya who has been mind set and win the keep things simple. If • Best Bowler (Rs 25,000 & Boxer Earlier put in to fine touch across all the matches irrespective of it’s there in my arc, I Watch): (Reliance 1) - 11 bat, Indian Oil who re- three forms of first our opponent’s right just back myself and go wickets. mained unbeaten class cricket for Mum- from the league. The for it. Most of the time, • Best Batsman (Rs 25,000 & Boxer through the tourna- bai and had scored over final being a high key it comes out pretty Watch): Hardik Pandya (Reliance 1)-347 ment, playing only the 1000 first class runs affair against a strong well. There is no plan runs off 147 balls. second of the five this season, played a team like Reliance 1 that I am going to go • Man of the Final (Rs 25,000 & Boxer matches at this venue, captain’s knock once which had lot of current out there and smash it.” Watch): Aditya Tare (Indian Oil) played fearlessly after again as he slammed and former Indian play- “We are happy that • Player of The Tournament (Rs 50,000 put in to bat. The mem- an unbeaten 75 runs off ers in their fold. The the annual DY Patil & Boxer Watch): Hardik Pandya (Reliance ber of India U-19 World 42-ball inclusive of five boys showed lot of in- T20 Cup, which is held 1) - 347 runs off 147 balls and 11 wickets. Cup winning team in boundaries and four six- tent and played fearless under the aegis of Mum- • Runner-up: Reliance 1 (Rs 5 Lakhs & 2018 Abhishek Sharma es against the likes of brand of cricket in all bai Cricket Association Trophy) (7) who opened the in- Maharashtra pacer three departments of (MCA) once again • Winner: Indian Oil (Rs 8 Lakhs & Tro- nings and had struck the game and that was turned out to be a close- phy) two half centuries in the who conceded 19 runs the key to success ly contested tourney.

Senior actress etti - Thane Municipal the event was Shivani Corporator, Social Work- Viswakarma, the 1st MHAL Hockey Sushama Shiromanee.... er Mrs. Rajashri runner-up of Mrs. India Contd. from pg.7 Munde, Zee 24 Hour World Wide 2019 West Trials From Today thankful, that I receive cations has been orga- News Correspondent Zone. Social Worker Dr. this award as a token of nizing this program for Jayanti Bamne Wagh- Namita Mishra of Lions By Ashok Dhamija audience’s love for me.” the last 5 years on the dhare, Fashion Design- Club, Shiv Sena Depu- Mumbai: The Mumbai Hockey Association will The award was pre- occasion of Internation- er Dipika Rawal, Fi- ty District Chief Mano- be hold trials to select the Mumbai team that will sented at the hands of al Women’s Day. Wom- nancial Director of har Gayakhe, Mr. Kirti participate in the forthcoming 10th Hockey India Senior Actor S. R. Pa- en who have contribut- Ronak advertising Gur- Kumar of Good One In- Junior Men & Women National Hockey Champi- til, organizers Umesh ed in various fields are jeet Kaur Vig, Actor & ternet Pvt., Mr. Nem onship to be held at Chennai & Ranchi starting Chaudhari, Anagha honoured for their Model Amardeep Kaur Sing Sisodiya of Master from 10th April 2020 respectively. The selection Lad and Hitarth Patil achievement. Syan, as well as Anuja Educator, SRP Enter- trials will be held at the MHAL Mahindra Stadi- in front of hundreds of Dr. Shrunal Jadhav, Thakur, who contribut- tainment’s Ravi um on 11th, 12th & 13th March 2020 (Wednes- spectators. The award who is making her ed in the Academic Chandikapure, Social day, Thursday & Friday) at 2.00 pm for Women consisted of a memento, mark in the Medical Achievement, were hon- worker Devendra and 4.00 pm for Men. Players born on or after 1/ Paithani and cash prize Field, Contributor in ored with Stree Shakti Khadse and large num- 1/2001 are eligible to attend the selection trials. of Rs. 11,000. Political Field, Mrs. Awards. ber of audiences were Players are requested to report with their playing Ashokpushp Publi- Ragini Bhaskar Barish- The special guest for present. kit and proof of age (birth certificate). www.newsband.in | [email protected] 9 Wednesday, 11 March 2020 How to prevent mental Dhwani’s inaugural Music Concert hurt and get healed Vivacious and vibrant performance by

ness with a clear 8. Take a decision Smt. Vidya Harikrishna mission to eradicate that you are going your weaknesses. to give your 100 % 3. Thoroughly analyse in healing yourself. the people you are 9. After you have closely associated healed yourself with and try to un- then learn the art derstand what their of loving and ac- basic traits are. Is cepting yourself their nature pre- the way you are. dominantly hurting, 10.Start taking con- By Dr. Neel criticising or they scious steps to heal It has been a great are of healing, loving those people who enriching journey or caring nature? matter to you the Smt. Vidya Harikrishna performing at Dhwani’s Inauguration Concert at Lord Murugan learning about human 4. Everyone will have a most and who occu- Temple, Nerul Bhakta Samaj, Nerul life and learning from predominant na- py your inner cir- By Lakshman Sundar Harihara Subramani- tutelage of the inter- the experiences people ture. Please be clear cle. NAVI MUMBAI: an. nationally acclaimed have endured in their that even the person 11.Understand that ‘Dhwani’, an ideal Then came a musician Shri. T. V. journey. The most im- who is predominant- many people are platform for talented mellifluous Virut- Gopalakrishnan. She portant revelation ly loving and caring unaware that they growing artistes was tham in Revathi and is an AIR artiste and without doubt is that can also hurt you if are hurting you. formally launched on majestic Mahadeva an empanelled people who are close to you trigger or pro- Help them in heal- Saturday, March 7, Shiva Shambho by musician of ICCR. us tend to hurt us the voke him on the ing. 2020 at Lord Muru- Thanjavur Shri. She has received the most and if you look wrong areas. 12.When you help your gan Temple, Near Sankar Iyer.Thillana prestigious Govern- deeply these are the 5. If you find out that loved ones in heal- Nerul Bus Depot. Its in the Behhag created ment of India Schol- only people who can the people whom you ing, you will be able maiden concert was by Shri T V Go- arship in Music. Smt. heal us as well. If you are associated with, to keep your sur- given by classical palakrishnan was Vidya Harikrishna flip through your en- are predominantly roundings very pos- Vocalist Smt. Vidya presented with verve got a unique opportu- tire life journey, in ev- hurting type then itive. Harikrishna who and vivacity. Smt. nity of portraying the ery stage and age you take immediate ac- We don’t know wowed the audience Vidya Harikrihshna role of the Queen of with her melodious concluded her impres- Music late Smt. voice. For more than sive concert with a M.S.Subalakshmi in two hours it was a Mangalam. a riveting play titled musical feast that The instrumental ‘Kaatrinile Varum kept a large number accompanists: namely Geetham’ as part of of attendees in awe. Shri. Ramachandran the centenary celebra- She has a fantastic on the violin Shri. tions of that legend- voice coupled with a Rohit Prasad on the ary musician under clear diction that mridangam and Shri. the auspices of Sri enabled her to estab- Harihara Subramani- Shanmukhananda might observe that the tion. The first advice what our past birth lish immediate an on the kanjira Fine Arts & Sangeeta people who were emo- is to improve your was, and we don’t rapport with the gave excellent sup- Sabha, Mumbai tionally far away from inner strength to know what the next audience. port. The artistes She had an oppor- us have caused very deal with them and birth will be, but we Smt. Vidya were honoured by the tunity to be a part of less or perhaps no if that is not possible certainly know what Harikrishna com- Managing Committee Rhythms of India damages at all. People then make sure that our current life is. We menced her inspiring Members of Nerul directed by Padmab- who remained emo- you move away from all are blessed with concert with a brisk Bhakta Samaj. hushan Shri. T.V. tionally very close were them consciously. unique capabilities to varnam in the ragam About The Artiste Gopalakrishnan, the people who ended 6. In many cases it get healed. Never shy Saveri. It was fol- Smt. Vidya Chennai. She has up hurting or healing may not be possible away working under lowed Harikrishna is a well performed at the MTV us the most. to leave such people an able mentor to con- by Dhanaganapathiye accomplished concert Coke Studio Season 4 So, here are some fully, because they tinuously learn and in Valachi composed along with Music tips to understand life may be occupying progress in the path of by Shri. N S Chidam- Director Ram Sam- from a different angle your working or liv- healing. Once you and baram. Shri. Shyama pat. so that you are not ing spaces. With your loved ones are Sastri’s Kamakshi in Vidya has com- hurt all the time and right mentoring you healed it’s assured Varali, Smt. D.K. posed music and also are able to move for- can definitely learn that you will stop liv- Pattammal’s Malmu- rendered vocals for a ward in life with clari- to become immune ing in the zone of hurt ruga in Vanaspati devotional album ty. to their thoughts, and start enjoying your and Saint Thyagara- Sudha Surabhi (Tara 1. Once in a week go speech and impact of life blissfully. ja’s Chakkani Raja in Mata Mission) in through a deep self- their insignificant Progressing in the Kharaharapriya were 2019. She is also a analysis to under- actions. path of healing is a exquisitely rendered vocalist blessed with regular vocalist for stand and identify 7. Under a mentorship life-long process. by Vidya with passion a melodious voice. Sri Raja Rajeshwari the factors includ- heal yourself com- and devotion. The She is among the Bharatha Natya ing the people who Healing yourself will pletely. Everything ensure that you also piece de résistance of creme de la creme of Kalamandir, one of have hurt you. which is a mental the evening was young musicians in the leading dance don’t hurt others. 2. After honest anal- baggage and every Kharahapriya with recent times. She institutions in India. The writer is a ysis, make a plan bit of the emotional elaborate ragam underwent training She has also collabo- consulting councellor to improve your in- load you are carrying niraval and kalpana under Smt. T. R. rated with Hin- and Psychologist at ner capabilities, within yourself swaram followed by Balamani and Smt. dustani artistes like Vedanta Health Care & skills and aware- must be released. thani avarthanam by Alamelu Mani and NMIMS, Kharghar. Rohit prasad and currently under the Cont. on pg. 10 www.newsband.in | [email protected] 10 Wednesday, 11 March 2020 MLA Mahesh Baldi Mitra Mandal celebrates Holi Central Railway cruise into semi-finals By Ashok Dhamija Defending champi- ons Central Railway (CR) cruised past Xavierites SC, Vile Par- le recorded a 3-1 win in the first quarter-final match of the Karnatak Sporting Association organized 3rd Late Shri Vishwanath Anchan Memorial Veterans’ football tournament 2019-2020, being By Dinesh Pawar Citizens from Mora to Jayawin Koli, Council- played at the KSA URAN: Mahesh Baldi Uran gathered in large or Rajesh Thakur, ground, Cross Maidan. Mitra Mandal in Uran numbers. Councilor Ravi Bhoir, Two goals in quick city celebrated Holi at MLA Mahesh Baldi, Councilor Kaushik succession midway in For representational purpose only Swami Vivekanand Uran Municipal Coun- Shah, and others were the first half by Ishrat Akbar Travels, Kerala the lead. Mumbai Chowk in Uran city. cil Vice-President present. Kamal and Aziz quickly got down to United fought on Qureshi gave CR a 2-0 business and went on gamely and managed MSEDCL employees beaten up by consumer for lead at the half time. to record a 2-1 win to pull one back Later, enterprising against a spirited through Glen Moraes taking action against outstanding electricity bills and hard-working mid- Mumbai United in an- late in the match. By Crime Reporter an electrical assistant in necting the power sup- fielder Chirag Shaikh other keenly contested Results (Quarter- NAVI MUMBAI: Two the Bhangeri section of ply of Patil’s house from with a brilliant power- quarter-final match finals): Central Railway 3 employees of Maharash- MSEDCL and has been the electric pole went to ful header scored the The visiting Kerala (Ishrat Kamal, Aziz Qureshi, tra State Electricity Dis- allotted the task of remove the electricity third goal for the rail- outfit shot into the lead Chirag Shaikh) beat Xaver- tribution Corporation checking the mainte- meter in Patil’s house. waymen. Lawrence through Asahraf K.T. ites SC, Vile Parle 1 Limited (MSEDCL) nance and theft of elec- However, angry by the Pereira netted the lone in the ninth minute (Lawrence Pereira); Akbar were allegedly beaten up tricity by consumers. action taken by Verma goal for the Vile Parle and 15 minutes later Travels 2 (Asahraf K.T., by a consumer. The vic- On March 7, Verma and his colleague, Patil side. Shibumon P. scored the Shibumon P.) beat Mumbai tims had gone to discon- was asked to disconnect grabbed Verma and On the other hand second goal to double United 1 (Glen Moraes). nect the power supply as the power supply of the started beating him. the consumer had not consumer Shailesh Pa- Verma tried to flee but paid the dues. A crimi- til in Nere village for not Patil, threw stones at BJP threatens agitation if CIDCO does nal case has been regis- paying the electricity him and his colleague in tered at the Panvel Ta- dues. Thus, Lalchand which the duo were in- not repair roads and gutters in Kalamboli luka police against the Verma along with jured. PANVEL: The Panv- CIDCO has not been rains there is water log- consumer for obstruct- Chandrasekhar a col- After this incident el Bharatiya Janta Par- paying attention to the ging of upto 1 to 2 feet ing government officials league went to discon- Verma filed a complaint ty (BJP) has warned bad roads and gutters and especially at sector at work. nect the resident’s pow- with the senior Panvel the City and Industrial in sector 14 and 15. 14 and 15 there have The victim, Lal- er supply. Taluka police station Development Corpora- The officials said repeat- also been cases of elec- chand Verma, works as Verma, after discon- against Patil. tion (CIDCO) that they ed follow up with the tric currents passing would stage a protest if CIDCO officials there through water. Lucki- the work of roads and has been no progress in ly no one has been hurt MPCB gives mangroves in the implement new gutters in Kalamboli work. so far. areas of Taloja and measures to reduce air are not completed. According to the The letter also stat- positive... Kharghar. A detailed pollution in the Panvel In a letter given to members from BJP, ed that if the work is Contd. from pg.1 letter to the tehisaldar Municipal limits.” the CIDCO officials, the the roads and gutters in not completed before davkada, the mentioning the The cause was BJP representatives Kalamboli are in a very May they would stage board has accepted names, addresses and supported by various pointed out that the bad condition. During a protest. that mines are location of brick kilns organisations from violating the terms have been sent, Kharghar, Taloja and Dhwani’s inaugural... with 4 major concerts and conditions laid recommending stern surrounding areas and 8 small Contd. from pg. 9 down by MPCB and action.” like Kharghar Forum concerts. The local stern action will be The KTCWA - Kharghar, Roadpali Kaushiki Chakrabor- looking to hone their performing artistes are taken immediately. A delegation also met Residents Welfare thy and Ankita Joshi skills, vocalists and given first preference. letter of demand and the Environment Association, Pacha- in jugalbandis which instrumentalists, Two members can recommendation Minister Aditya nand Nagar Residen- have received rave inspiring and nurtur- accompany in a single regarding air pollution Thackeray to keep the tial Social Organiza- reviews and rich ing the subscription which will committee comprising state government tion - Taloja, Hyde encomiums. next generation include refreshments of citizens and other updated about the Park Senior Citizens About Dhwani through the divine after the concerts. The institutions has been issue. Thackeray Association - “Dhwani” (Melodi- touch of music. The program is conducted sent to the Regional assured the members (Kharghar), Citizens ous Sound) is a Nerul performers are in Nerul Murugan Office (Head quarter of KTCWA that by Forum (Sector 10- based non- profit talented ‘A Grade’ Temple, Nerul . For Mumbai) and the next fortnight meeting Kharghar), Kharghar organization founded artistes and they more information, demand will be will be scheduled with Social Residents Group with a sole aim to deserve due encour- please contact : Smt. approved soon.” regards to pollution in - (Sector 10 preserve and agement and support Mahalakshmi Subra- Adkar further the satellite city. Kharghar), Through a promote our tradition, during their ascent maniam on Mobile added, “We have also Mangesh series of NGOs - culture and art by on the art and music Number +91 – sent a strong letter to Ranawade, Chairman Kharghar, Mahesh- conducting various ladders. 9920812383; Or Smt. the Mangroves of KTCWA said, “We wari Welfare Founda- performances by The entire module Kaushalya Kup- committee for early are confident that by tion Kharghar, Senior established artists is based on the puswamy on Mobile action of conserving the end of March, the Citizens Association along with new subscription basis of Number +91 - and re-growing of government will Kharghar North. and budding ones 12 concerts annually 7021123280 www.newsband.in | [email protected] 11 Wednesday, 11 March 2020 Demand for Puran Poli rises during Holi Women’s Day celebration By Dinesh Pawar self-help groups were rise in the price of raw NAVI MUMBAI: Maher URAN: Festivities in seen doing brisk busi- ingredients, the cost of maternity and surgical India is incomplete with- ness. puran poli was up too. nursing home organised out sweets. Every festi- “Like every year And two pieces of puran “Suraiyya se Shreya val has its importance this year too we had poli were sold for Rs 40,” tak” songs of Bollywood as per mythology and melody queens at Dr special foods are also Kashinath Ghanekar prepared during festi- auditorium on the occa- val. Likewise, during sion of International Holi, puran polis are Women’s Day. prepared in every Maha- Dr Madhuri Sakhar- rashtrian houses. How- dande felicitated Mrs ever, with lack of time, Suman Agarwal during yet not willing to let go the program for her con- of traditions, many peo- tribution to social work. ple opt for buying puran Other Ladies Corpora- poli’s from sweet shops tor Mrs Asha Dongre or from women of self- Mrs Anila Chandan, help groups. mother of Director Ad- This year too, a sim- vait Chandan, Mrs In- ilar trend was seen in dira Das, Mrs Ashwini the city where sweet received orders in ad- said Bharti Patil, a Jadhav, Mrs Anuradha shops and women from vance. However, with wholesaler. Naik were also felicitat- ed. JNPT ranks... ments of JNPT Sanjay traffic and weather. Mr Sukumar Sa- Sethi said, “An app has JNPT is already on a Contd. from pg.1 khardande announced been launched by JNPT major expansion drive, special health checkup ports in the country in order to facilitate the with some key projects package for ladies dur- and their importance to better tracking of con- already in the works ing the show. Dr ported by Meenakshi, Mrs. Suman praised trade will give a vast signment and also to like the mega fourth Madhuri a leading gy- Asmita, Satish and Su- Dr Madhuri for her opportunity to improve ease the trade process terminal, developing a naecologist in Thane kumar. Programme ability to manage Ma- their performance and for their EXIM part- centralised parking pla- sang variety of melodi- was anchored by Mrs her hospital and also also to meet the global ners. The app will allow za, improving the port ous songs. She was sup- Renu Saxena. her passion for music. benchmarks. traders to access all rel- connecting roads and While explaining evant information widening of highways about the various initi- about consignment and and development of Send us your problem at atives and achieve- port related updates on coastal berth.” [email protected] with pictures and we will try and ensure that the authorities take action

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NAVI MUMBAI: “The Navi Mumbai Munici- pal Corporation (NMMC) has been pay- ing special attention to- wards the empower- ment of women by intro- ducing various schemes. NMMC is also making efforts to launch department- wise centers so that women help group can sell their products in future,” said Mayor Jay- want Sutar on the occa- sion of International Women’s Day organized occasion. Savitribai Phule. gita Patil, Ward Com- safe city for women. She were honored with the at Vishnudas Bhave au- The programme Deputy Mayor Man- mittee Chairman Usha urged citizens to pay Women Entrepreneur- ditorium. NMMC felici- started with lighting of dakini Mhatre, Women Bhoir and Ranjana more attention to im- ship Award. The sani- tated some of the wom- lamp and paying floral and Child Welfare Com- Sonawane, Health Com- portant issues such as tation special award en achievers during the tribute to Krantijyoti mittee Chairman San- mittee Chairman waste segregation and was given to the orga- Shashikala Patil, Park water conservation. nization contributing Committee Chairman Municipal Commis- actively to the Sanita- City Mangrove crusader gets Shashikala Sutar, clean sioner Annasaheb Mis- tion Mission. Navi Mumbai mission al visited more than 250 Likewise the out- award at Global Conclave ad hoc committee chair- stalls during the event standing women police person Netra Shirke, which sold various mer- award was given to Sne- Sports and Cultural chandise exhibited by hal Jagdale, the Wom- Programs Committee women entrepreneur. en Award for Best Work Chairman Dr. Jayaji Chairperson of the for the Disabled was giv- Nath, Corporator Ka- Committee for Women en to Parimita Mujum- mal Patil, Anita Patil, and Child Welfare, San- dar, Adarsh Teacher Saluja Sutar, Sangita, gita Patil informed the Award to Rutika Suvarna Patil, Deputy women about the vari- Sankhe and Manasi Commissioner of Social ous activities being un- Dhanavade. Development, Kranti dertaken by the com- Along with this, Patil, former corporator mittee and expressed eight Outstanding Dr. Gautami Sonawane her gratitude to the Women Cleaning Work- and others were present. women for their enthu- ers and eight Outstand- Speaking on the oc- siastic participation. ing Asha Workers from casion, Deputy Mayor, On this occasion, eight departments of NAVI MUMBAI: Environmentalist, B emissions, serve as breeding ground Mandakini Mhatre said Surekha Jadhav and Belapur to Digha were N Kumar, director of NGO NatCon- for a variety of fish and crabs, man- that Navi Mumbai is a Shubhangi Tirodkar also honored. nect Foundation, has won the ‘Envi- groves also serve as very cost effec- ronment Awareness Campaign’ tive rain forests. The destruction award from national communicators’ has been causing floods in Mumbai body Public Relations Council of In- area, he said and expressed the hope Mushafiri- Book in Braille script released dia (PRCI). that the green brigade’s efforts The award, part of the Chanakya would bear fruits. Awards for national and internation- “We are not against any devel- al achievers, was presented at the opment but it has to be balanced 14th Global Communication Conclave with the environment protection,” held at Bengaluru on Friday. Over said Kumar while acknowledging 500 delegates from across mass com- the award. munication attended the conclave. Starting with #SaveParsikHills Karnataka Home Minister Basa- campaign focusing on the need to varaj Bommai, Major General Satya protect hills in Mumbai Metropoli- Prakash Yadav of Army Service Corps tan region, Kumar ran several suc- (ASC) training centre, Bengaluru, cessful communication campaigns, former judge Nagamohan Das gave the award citation read. away the trophies and certificates to With his concerted efforts he the awadees. managed to rope in other NGOs and Describing Kumar’s campaign as their collective effort resulted in stop- ‘Charge of the Green Brigade’, M B ping quarrying of Parsik Hills in Jayaram, chairman emeritus and Navi Mumbai. The excessive quar- NAVI MUMBAI: Mush- on 8th March, 2020 at Baviskar was also chief mentor of PRCI, said Kumar rying led to dust pollution in the city afiri- a book in Braille the hands of veteran present on the dais. and his team’s focus on the destruc- causing serious health hazards to script, penned down by writer Shantatai Sa- Mushafiri is Mr. Ghar- tion of mangroves and wetlands is the people as the quarry contractors Rajendra Gharat, Dep- hastrabuddhe at Sneh at’s 19th book published highly appreciated. Mangroves and exceeded the limits allotted to them. uty Editor, Aaple Nave Jyoti Residential School in Braille script. Select- wetlands are essential for coastal cit- Now the Navi Mumbai Municipal Shahar and translated for Blind, Mandangad, ed columns written in ies like Mumbai as they act as flood Corporation has worked out a plan in Braille script by Ratnagiri. Aaple Nave Shahar dai- control mechanism, hold tidal water, with the help of TERI to rejuvenate Pratibha Sengupta, Navi Mumbai Mu- ly by him have been protect the coasts from tsunamis, help the scenic beauty of the plundered Headmistress Sneh Jy- nicipal Corporation’s translated in Braille check water pollution, absorb carbon hills, PRCI noted. oti School was released secretary Chitra script in the book.