Night curfew in the Illegal encroachment state from Sunday Bandar Road, Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray Old Panvel turns into garbage dumping zone rampant on Turbhe FOB gives instructions to strictly enforce It is a common site Residents demand stern action by NMMC rules to reduce Covid 19 cases for the residents living By Chandrashekhar Hendve opening things after a around Bandar Road, By Ryhea George n view of the increas- two-and-a-half month Old Panvel to see piles esidents of Turbhe Iing number of corona lockdown. The same sit- of garbage, scattered all Rare irked by the ram- patients in the state, uation is happening now. over the sidewalk. Sur- pant encroachment of the Chief Minister Uddhav The public needs to real- prisingly, while the area foot over bridge (FOB) Thackeray has instructed ize that the threat has not generates huge garbage, located between Thane- to impose night curfew gone away, on the con- there is no public dust- Belapur highway by the in the entire state from trary, it has increased. bin on the stretch, which hawkers. The residents Sunday night (March 28, The number of patients is just 100 meters away say that while the FOB 2021) to avoid conges- is increasing rapidly, it from the Panvel City was constructed for the tion, implement some is not possible to say Municipal Corporation safety of the pedestrians strict measures to curb how much more it will (PCMC) and also has a so that they do not cross the growing infection increase in the coming public garden… the busy Thane- Belapur and implement it effec- period. In such a case, (More on page 3) road, but it has now be- tively. He also said that there is a need to consid- come hawker’s den, who separate orders er strict measures,” CR’s mega block on conduct business fear- in this regard said CM Thack- Harbour and Trans- lessly. Despite, repeated should be is- eray. Harbour routes today complaints, say the citi- sued by the He ap- Central Railway zens, there has been no Relief and pealed to Mumbai Division will concrete action from the Rehabilita- the people operate Mega Block on Navi Mumbai Municipal issue, complainant, about the rampant ille- tion Depart- to realize Harbour line and Trans Corporation (NMMC) to Amol Naik said, “Since gal encroachment of the ment. that if citizens Harbour line for carrying stop the menace. the past few months, I Chief Min- do not follow out maintenance work Speaking about the have been complaining Continued on page... 7 ister said, "I have Covid 19 proto- for infrastructure upkeep no intention of imposing cols, his cowardly rule, and safety on Sunday a lockdown, but given then the state govern- 28th March, 2021 CR collects Rs.10.04 crore as fine the growing number of ment would be impos- (More on page 5) patients, we would be ing stricter restrictions from 3 lakh ticketless travellers forced to take few harsh in the near future. The steps.” He also directed state government has al- Holiday notice By Chandrashekhar Hendve lected as penalty and bonafide rail users and each district to focus on ready issued guidelines The office of Newsband umbai Division Rs.4.02 crores realised as also to curb ticketless the availability of health to private establishments will remain closed on of Central Rail- penalty from 75K cases travel, regularly con- M facilities, beds and medi- regarding staggered tim- Sunday, 28th March way (CR) conducted cines and the need to in- ing and 50% attendance and 29th March 2021 intensive and regular crease them. at a time. “They should on account of Holi. ticket checking drives “After a second wave be closely monitored to There will therefore be in suburban and non- in a country like Britain, no issue of the paper suburban trains from they are now slowly re- Continued on page... 2 dated 30th March and 15th June, 2020 to 21st 31st March 2021. March, 2021. During these checks, 3.02 lakh cases of ticketless/ir- regular travellers were detected and an amount of Rs.10.04 crore were collected from them as penalty. Out of this, about 2.25 lakh cases were in non-suburban trains. ducts intensive cam- detected in suburban Central Railway in paigns against ticketless trains and an amount of its endeavour to pro- Rs.6.02 crore was col- vide better services to Continued on page... 6 2 Sunday, 28 March 2021 Symbolic Holi by Bhavan’s Children Club of crime. He makes Pralhad sit on doer have special boons. His son Pralhad, is Holikas lap and sets both And if a person is good, a God fearing boy. He of them on fire. But Pral- no evil person can de- does not listen to his fa- had is saved and Holika stroy him. ther and insists on wor- is burnt to ashes. She This story and an- shipping Vishnu, utter- had used her boon for other story were told ing his name all the time evil practice and hence by Shantala Bhat in an By Dr. Veena Mohan Adige and singing his praises. it did not work. Vishnu interactive mode where Hiranyakashipu tries to came in the avataar of the Bhavans’s Children he members of Bha- change his son’s views Narasimha who is nei- club members answered Tvan’s Children Club but when Pralhad is ada- ther man nor animal, with interest. had a symbolic Holi Yagya Kapoor, Ansh on Friday where they Kute and others partici- ‘played’ with just a pinch pated actively in the ex- of colour all by them- change of questions and selves. Since the corona answers. The children pandemic has put a stop had been asked to keep a to group physical activi- pinch of Holi colour by Adv. Nilesh Bhojane along with social activist Anshuvaard- ties, the children had to their sides. Towards the haan, Rajesh Shetty had submitted a letter to the commis- be content by playing end of the programme, sioner of the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC), Holi this way. Yagya Kapoor they applied the colour Abhijit Bangar requesting the opening of MGM hospital and It was ‘Story Time’ to themselves in a ESIS hospital (Jumbo Vaccination Centre) in ward number programme for the he sits on the threshold symbolic way of play- 64, Vashi. Both MGM Hospital (Private) and ESIS hospital members of the Club. which is neither indoors ing Holi. This was the are now functional as vaccination centres. Vaccination at Well known Chinmaya nor outdoors, he kills fourth progamme of the ESIS hospital is completely free. From 1st April, 2021 on- wards, all people above 45 years of age will be able to get Bhavan’s Children club, Mission story teller Shantala Bhat Hiranyakashipu with li- vaccine. Shantala Bhat told the on’s nails which are not the other three being twenty members the sto- mant, he tries to kill him. weapons, and the time is drawing contest, Magic ry of Holi. Hiranyaka- He makes his servants twilight which is neither Show and Fancy dress shipu, the bad king gets drop him from moun- day nor night. Moral contest held in February a boon from God that he tains but he is saved by is that all deeds done and March. cannot be destroyed by God. Hiranyakashipu should be good and one Yoga, craft workshop man or beast, indoors tries all different meth- should not perform bad and other programs are or outdoors, with any ods to kill Pralhad but deeds or else they will in the pipeline. weapons, neither during is saved everytime by be punished even if the day or night. Confident God. Finally, he ap- that he is undestroyable, proaches his sister Ho- PUBLIC NOTICE power goes to his head lika who has a boon that Notice is hereby given to all public that my client MR. SUMIT and he commits all sorts fire cannot destroy her. THAPAR & MRS. MADHUBALA THAPAR are the Owners of Apartment No. C-5/2/4:4, admeasuring about 38.28 Sq. Mtrs. Night curfew in the should be implemented Built up area + 5.23 Sq. Mtrs. Additional F.S.I (total 43.51 Sq. state from Sunday... more effectively. Mtrs. Built up area), situated at Sector 4, C.B.D. Navi Mumbai 400614 [hereinafter referred to as the Said Flat”] Continued from page...1 The fire safety of And whereas my said client, has lost/misplaced his following see if they are complying temporary hospital Original document; and in this regard made a Police complaint and strict action should buildings and premises at CBD Police Station 1. Original Allotment Letter issued by CIDCO in the name be taken against them started for the treatment of Mr. Prakash Hiraji Sakharkar vide its Letter No. CI- if the SOPs imposed on of Covid patients should DCO/MM/Bel./C-5/HP/Sup/678 dated 04/02/1983. them in crowded places be checked and appro- 2. Original Possession Receipt issued by CIDCO in the like malls, bars, hotels, priate action should be name of Mr. Prakash Hiraji Sakharkar dated 06/07/1983. 3. Original Agreement of Sale (Hire Purchased Agree- cinemas are not imple- taken regarding the sup- ment) executed between CIDCO and Mr. Prakash Hiraji mented,” said CM. ply of medicines, hos- Sakharkar dated 06/07/1983. Malls have been pital facilities, oxygen Now, I hereby invites claims or objections from the heir or heirs or storage and supply. He other claimant or claimants / objector or objectors for any claims asked to remain closed / right/s and interest viz: gift, lien, sale, mortgage, inheritance etc. from 8 pm to 7 am. The also suggested increas- in or about the said flat in the capital / property of the Society Chief Minister also in- ing the number of ven- within a period of 15 days from the publication of this notice to structed that care should tilators, ICU and oxygen the undersigned with copies of such documents and other proofs in support of his / her claims /rights, objections for said lost/mis- be taken to ensure that beds. The Chief Min- place of original document and right/s, interest of the above Said all Covid 19 rules are be- ister also said that we Owner in the capital / property of the Society. If no claims / objec- Attention readers: While every effort is made ing stringently followed. have increased the num- tions are received within the period prescribed above, my client to check the genuineness of party/parties inserting ber of tests in the state. shall be free to deal with his shares/rights/interest in the capital / Although, currently property of the society & thereafter no claim / objections shall be ads in this paper, we cannot be held responsible the state is number one “50,000 swabs are being accepted; please note. for the truthfulness of its contents. The publishers, in the country in terms collected daily in Mum- Sd/- Editor and/or the staff cannot be held responsible Adv. Mamta Rakesh Sawant of immunization pro- bai. The number of tests for any loss or damage due to transactions that should be increased in Office Add: Office No. 39A, Prabhat Center, gramme, the Chief Min- Sector 1A, CBD Belapur, Navi Mumbai 400614 they may enter into guided by the ads. ister said that the program the entire state,” he said. Date: 28-03-2021 Mo. No. 9821626436

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 Sunday, 28 March 2021 3 Bandar Road, Old Panvel turns Web Werks all set to unveil its into garbage dumping zone second data centre in Navi Mumbai Residents demand dustbins in the area Data centre is expected to be ready for service by mid-2022 By Ryhea George occupancy, and we see critical IT infrastructure By Ryhea George sponsibly while dump- landfill site. The foul eb Werks, a na- increased demand from in numerous Indian and t is a common site for ing garbage, the civic stench is unbearable. tional data centre OTTs, Enterprises for global organizations. the residents living body should immedi- Everyday people come W I provider, has announced our services. Even our Speaking about around Bandar Road, ately clean the area and during the evening and the acquisition of a land existing customers’ webworks, an official Old Panvel to see piles ensure that the garbage dump the garbage be- parcel to build a stand- demands are growing, added, “With a com- of garbage, scattered all is picked up regularly.” sides the road. With no alone purpose-built and with this new data bined footprint capabil- over the sidewalk. Sur- Hardik C Shah, an- dustbins around, the Greenfield data centre centre, we will be able ity of 225,000 square prisingly, while the area in Navi Mumbai (mostly to support that as well feet, Web Werks oper- generates huge gar- in Rabale) with an es- as hyper-scale demand ates four strategically bage, there is no public timated investment of who need a connectivity located data centers in dustbin on the stretch, Rs. 400 crore. This new rich ecosystem”. Navi Mumbai, Pune which is just 100 meters standalone 1,00,000 The new facil- and Delhi NCR, and away from the Panvel sq.ft. structure will be ity is abutting the Web 3 worldwide Points of City Municipal Corpo- a well-equipped, next- Werks first data centre Presence (POPs). Web ration (PCMC) and also generation, and an Up- in Navi Mumbai. Cus- Werks currently oper- has a public garden. time Tier 3 designed data tomers will get the ad- ates 4 megawatts (MW) Suraj Jadhav, a resi- centre with 12.5MW of dent said, “The area power and rich inter- has become a gar- connectivity. The data bage dumping ground. centre is expected to be As the garbage does ready for service by the not get picked up for mid of 2022. weeks, there is unbear- Web Werks recently able stench. It has be- announced that it has come difficult for the entered into a strate- residents living in the gic relationship with vicinity to keep their Iron Mountain (NYSE: windows open as in- other resident says, “Is garbage gets thrown IRM), which will invest stead of fresh air, we it not the responsibil- on the footpath and the US$150mn primary eq- vantage of an already of capacity supporting are forced to inhale un- ity of the civic body road. The civic body uity into Web Werks rich Interconnection 6,000+ servers running bearable stench. The is- to pick up garbage and should install a garbage over the next two years. Ecosystem compris- 850 clients. Web Werks sue has been ignored by maintain cleanliness? bin in the area and also This transaction will al- ing major Telcos, 160+ through its data centres the civic body inspite of The officials seem to guide the residents to low Web Werks to ac- ISPs and 3 major Inter- also provides access to repeated complaints by swing into action only hand over the garbage celerate its expansion net Exchanges (IXes); a robust, neutral inter- the residents. While the if there is a complaint. to the garbage collect- across different Indian De-CIX, Extreme IX, connection ecosystem residents need to act re- The area has become a ing vehicles.” cities. The announce- and NIXI. International of carrier, content and ment of the second data Property consultants cloud providers, includ- Covid 19: NMMC’s vigilance team collects centre in Navi Mumbai Savills has facilitated ing over 160 Internet is Web Werks latest ini- the land transaction deal Service Providers (ISP) Rs. 3.48 lakh as fine from violators in three days tiative to build capacity for Web Werks. Since its and 3 Internet Exchang- to cater to one of the first large data centre in es. As market leaders in By Abhitash D.Singh and they are operating the Chain" in more ef- fastest-growing data Mumbai in 2015, Web hyper-connected infra- he Navi Mumbai in three shifts. Besides fective way to ensure centre markets globally. Werks has established structure, Web Werks TMunicipal Corpora- NMMC, the police team that the cases do not in- Nikhil Rathi, CEO, itself as the leading, supports a broad base tion (NMMC) seeing the have their own vigilance crease further. Also, we Web Werks data centres high availability, net- of well-known brands surge in the cases of cor- teams. are emphasising more said, “We are pleased work dense, carrier-neu- from Enterprise, BFSI, onavirus has formed 31 Speaking with the on increasing vaccina- to announce the sec- tral colocation provider. SMEs and OTTs who special vigilance teams Newsband correspon- tion as well as testing in ond data centre facility Web Werks data centres require the ability to ef- to keep a watch on those dent NMMC Commis- the satellite city. Also, in Navi Mumbai. Our are strategically located ficiently and effectively who violate the Covid- sioner Abhijit Bangar the health facilities have existing data centre in in Mumbai, Delhi NCR, scale their online busi- 19 norms. The vigilance said, "We have seen a been ramped up along Mumbai runs at 80% and Pune- cities home to nesses.” teams, in just three days, drastic increase in Covid- with restrictions on entry collected the fine to the 19 cases in the satellite to malls, departmental tune of Rs 3.48 lakhs city from March 10, stores and public parks." Government instructs citizens to celebrate from 1,120 people. 2021. Previous year the Bangar further added, The vigilance teams cases was not increasing "The main objective be- Dhulivandan and Rangpanchami with simplicity formed by the NMMC at such a rapid pace but hind setting up the spe- By Chandrashekhar Hendve to take appropriate measures to ensure consists of five members the second wave seems cial vigilance teams is to ith the Covid-19 cases rising that the palanquin is taken to the temple and two teams and they to be more dangerous make citizens aware and Wacross Maharashtra, the state without going from house to house. have been deployed in and on Wednesday, the also abide by the Covid- government has urged the citizens to “Due care should be taken to ensure each ward with one op- city registered 519 cases 19 safety rules set up by celebrate Dhulivandan and Rangpan- that there is no congestion and strict erating during the day which broke the record the civic body. Our aim chami in a very simple manner. On the adherence to social distance. Also, large hours and another in the of 477 cases on August is not to earn revenue in occasion of Holi festival, a procession scale religious and cultural programmes night hours. The NMMC 20, 2020. We have also the form of fines, but to of palanquins is taken out especially should not be organized during Holi and has deployed five teams restarted the implemen- make people strictly fol- in Konkan region. However, this year, Dhulivandan festival,” reads the circu- in APMC Market area tation of "Mission Break low the norms." the local administration has been asked lar from the state government. 4 Sunday, 28 March 2021

Theatre: A panoramic view of live expressions By Ryhea George matrix examination was includes direct interac- tent in the college. I al- arch 27th is cel- considered really good. tion with the audience ways make sure that my "All the world's a stage, ebrated as World Only the studious ones and the fellow artists. students keep rehears- M And all the men and women are merely players; Theatre Day in order to could get above 70%, Not only with acting, ing till they are perfect They have their exits and their entrances." remember the eminent and I was never good in but also with the songs with their dialogues and William Shakespeare playwrights and artists studies. That eventually and dance we need to even the expression. (As You Like It0- Act 2, Scene 7) of the world. Drama is directed me towards make a whole medley Theatre is known for its all about the impact and drama and theatre. I while performing. This expression. Unlike any expression which an ac- used to live in Pen dur- Gradually, these plays Natyagruha in Mumbai has helped me to im- TV shows, where we tor depicts through the ing that time and I could took me to various parts where I teach many stu- prove my multitasking can do retakes, in the- character. Every drama- atre, we need to work tist before enacting and and make sure all of it putting the character in is performed in one go. front of the stage, lives Usually in TV shows the through the character camera is pretty close to to have a deeper under- the face of the actors standing and that is why but in drama we need to theatre is one of the un- make sure that the audi- sung areas of entertain- ence, who is sitting in ment which is still con- front rows and the last sidered to be the most rows, are able to see the talent driven. Act being played at Vasudev Balwant Natyagruh, Panvel same expression. Each ‘Natkachya Prayog’, and everything such as which means the influ- skills even in our day- our walk, our costumes, ence of drama, is al- to-day life. Later on in our expressions, our ways more impactful life, I pursued my busi- gestures are of utmost and powerful, especially ness but the love for importance.” when the artist is able to drama and cultural ac- A budding theatre portray through expres- tivities always remained artist Pratikesh More sions. On the occasion and that is why I joined who has been awarded of World Theatre day, the BJP cultural cell, so the bronze medal at Newsband interacted that in some way or the national level in drama with a few theatre art- other, I could be close to and is also a gold med- ists to know their story the theatre and drama.” allist in state drama, and journey in the field A professor of The- said, “Normally as an of drama, expressions atre from CKT College artist, our lives do not and art. Ganesh Jagtap says, have a fixed income or A veteran theatre “Theatre and drama is opportunity. We need artist, Shamnath Punde a different world of life to give auditions again going down the memory Pratikesh More playing Raja in Prabhat geet perfor- Ganesh Jagtap playing Bharat (Shri and on the spot expres- and again to prove our lane said, “I joined this mance Ram's Brother) in Geet Ramayan sions. It has been more worth. Sometimes even field of art in the 1980’s. than a decade that I after getting a role, we I was and continue to not find any theatres in of the state as. The- dents about the nuances have been in this field. lose due to some aspects be in madly love with that area, but whenever atre never disappointed of this art and try to Theatre does not just which may be the physi- the drama, costumes, there was any play com- me and I keep tell- hone their skills.” include drama, it also cal need of the director. speech and expressions, ing to the village, I used ing everyone that they Abhishek Patward- includes mono acts, duo Art is something that which can only be seen to wait and observe should definitely give han, President of BJP acts, skit, one act play, keeps people entertain- and experienced in the the artists very keenly it a try. Although I do cultural cell of North mimes and so many ing. Art can be called a theatre world.” to know how they are not act anymore, I am Raigad says, “I have such performances. We source of happiness for “Back then, in the playing their characters. the director represent- been in this field since I conduct plays on vari- almost all the people in 80’s, even getting a I used to participate in ing Raigad district in was in 4th grade. Theatre ous occasions and plays the world and act as a sixty percentage in the various plays in school. Akhil Bhartiya Marathi is a form of art, which which are always consis- mood buster.” Holi colours may have adverse effect on children, warn paediatricians By Indrani Basu take precautions be- proved to be may create some differ- mouth. Further, playing wing to a surge cause toxic Holi colours harmful for ent kind of health prob- with colour guns and Oin Covid 19 cases can create problem for nostrils and re- lem. colour balloons can be the civic authority has throat and respiratory spiratory tract. Dr. Sagar Warankar, equally harmful as these banned the celebration tract as well. City paedia- Child pulmonologist penetrate eyes, mouth of ‘Holi’. Inspite that, it Various toxins like tricians warn from Sanjivanee Child and nostrils much easily is feared that the chil- lead oxide (black col- parents to dis- Care clinic Panvel, in- and can cause respirato- dren may indulge into or), mercury sulphide courage their formed, “Children while ry tract irritation. Due playing with colours. (red colour), aluminium children to play playing with colour, try to that, the child starts On the eve of Holi, city bromide (silver colour), with chemical to smell it and inhale the sneezing and coughing based pediatricians have copper sulphate (green colours, amid powder. Not only that, with redness in eyes. If warned the children as colour) etc. in synthet- Covid 19 pan- many times the colour well as their parents to ic colours have been demic, which directly goes into the Continued on page... 7 Sunday, 28 March 2021 5 Demand for Holi products dip as residents Trapped in a cage prefer to celebrate Holi indoors The trees are sturdy and still... By Siddhesh Waykar the people have decided Holi illegally by com- The waves splash their way forward to the ollowing surge in to celebrate the festival ing out with colours and shore... FCovid-19 cases, with family members water guns. Had there The birds flutter across the grey blue sky, the Navi Mumbai Mu- within four walls”, a lo- been no Holi products Free as birds should be! nicipal Corpora- Masked humans tread cautiously, tion (NMMC) has Peering fearfully in all directions, banned Holi cel- Dr. Monica Khanna Petrified of predators - ebration under its s Covid cases Those two legged mammals jurisdiction. This Acontinue to spike Who may cause havoc with a few droplets or a has adversely af- and haunt us, and as touch. fected the sale we complete an entire How quickly the world turns around! of Holi products year since the world Karma, they say, spares no one. like colours and turned topsy turvy, one water guns used cannot not help but tion, devastation and life, we have harmed for playing Holi reflect on the irony of even death, albeit un- each one of these in dif- as most of the life. We humans who ferent ways. residents have de- once roamed freely And now the ta- cided to celebrate are now trapped inside bles have turned – the Holi indoors in a cages. Even as we cau- roles have reversed. simple manner. tiously open the doors We must atone for our This year due of the cages and leave sins. It is as though na- to the ban there is our homes, we cannot ture has cast a spell on no demand for wa- do so without a mask, us, reducing us to help- ter balloons and for the cal vendor from Sector-9 this year, the problem which has now be- less, vulnerable, feeble Holi colours. “With ban market, Vashi said. would not have risen. come as natural an ac- beings, and stripped us imposed on the celebra- “I think selling Holi Even the kids ask for cessory as our wallet of our power which we tion, we did not stock products is in viola- colours and water guns or phone. We cannot had gloated over not water balloons, and tion of Covid protocols. from the nearby stores,” do so without being so long ago. We had have just kept minimal Some people in our so- said a resident, Seema conscious of the fact received several warn- Holi colours as most of ciety may plan to play Sharma. that we are risking our ings, but we paid no lives and endangering heed, and continued to our families with ev- intentionally. trample over the earth ery step we take in the Nature, on the other recklessly, ruthlessly, Residents plan to celebrate Holi world outside. We have hand, is basking in its callously. Now, we all read stories of ani- freedom – the freedom have only ourselves to indoors, yet in a spirited way mals that, in their own that it has been denied blame for our predica- natural habitat, live un- for so long, because ment – for as they say, Spending money for a cause, preparing meal as a family, people der the constant threat of the domination and as you sow, so shall have planned to make the festival of colours a memorable one of being attacked. Our control of us humans you reap! lives are no different whose activity over the The writer is By Siddhesh Waykar dia but across the globe. God is what we require now. And our preda- years has caused irrep- Associate Professor, he festival of However, this year, the at this moment”. tors are none other than arable damage to this Indira Institute of TColours is just a day fun will not be the same Meanwhile Harsha our fellow human be- beautiful planet and its Business Management, away, its excitement and due to the pandemic. Nair, a resident of Navi ings, with the power inhabitants. Whether it Consultant, craving to play with the Nevertheless, despite Mumbai has decided to to wreak havoc in the is the sky or the sea, the Indian School of colours never stop. Holi the lull, many residents celebrate Holi but with lives of their prey – the air or the trees, the ani- Management and is one of the jolliest and from the satellite city a cause. “Holi celebra- power to cause destruc- mals, birds or marine Entrepreneurship fun loaded festival cel- are planning to make tions have always been ebrated not only in In- the festival fun filled in special for me. I usually the best way they can. spend the day with my Sumit Singh, a school friends. Last year CR’s mega block on Harbour and Trans-Harbour routes today resident of Panvel has things changed drasti- planned to celebrated cally, so this year I have No direct connectivity between Navi Mumbai and Mumbai the festival with near no plan of celebration. By Ashok Dhamija However, special local trains will run on Chhatra- and dear ones on the To make the day memo- entral Railway Mumbai Division will operate pati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus Mumbai – Vashi sec- virtual platform. He rable, I have spent mon- CMega Block on Harbour line and Trans Harbour tion during the block period. says, “For me, Holi is ey to buy food for the line for carrying out maintenance work for infrastruc- B) Panvel-Thane UP & DN Trans-Harbour line more of eating all the stray dogs and cats”. ture upkeep and safety on Sunday 28th March, 2021. From: 9.01 am to 3.53 pm sweets which are pre- “This year's Holi is A) Panvel- Vashi UP and DN Harbour Lines UP Trans-Harbour line services towards Thane pared at home together going to be unusual. From: 10.49 am to 4.05 pm leaving Panvel from 9.01 am to 3.53 pm and DN Trans- as a family. Colours We would probably get UP Harbour line services towards Chhatrapati Harbour line services towards Panvel leaving Thane are essential in Holi but some sweets and make a Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) leaving Panvel from 10.01 am to 3.20 pm will remain suspended. without Gujiya, Pua and feast at home and have a from 10.49 am to 4.01 pm and DN harbour line ser- There will however be no Mega Block on Main other sweet items, Holi good family time watch- vices to Panvel/Belapur leaving CSMT from 10.03 suburban line between CSMT and Kalyan is incomplete. Although ing favourite movies. am to 3.16 pm will remain suspended. These maintenance mega blocks are essential for Holi has been banned in I'm going to miss all the Moreover, Trans-Harbour line services will be infrastructure upkeep and safety. Passengers are re- public, wishing every- fun that we have every available between Thane-Vashi/Nerul stations during quested to bear with the Railway Administration for one digitally and seek- year, but it is how it is,” the block period. the inconvenience caused. ing the blessings from said Veena Subhash. 6 Sunday, 28 March 2021 Couple create fake paid Paytm Editorial messages, cheat shop owner Issue: 247 28 march, 2021 By: Crime Reporter tor realised that he was cheated and he Vashi police have arrested lodged complaint with the Vashi Po- Responsible celebration Tcouple for allegedly creating fake lice Station. ast year, Holi proceeded two karparas with family members and paid Paytm messages. The police said, Accordingly, Assistant Inspector Lweeks before India entered its have the same fun and frolic. There Prem Navrottam Solanki (31) and Sachin Dhage and his team under the first Covid 19 lockdown and hence is a ban on Holika Dahan, which sig- Preeti Rajesh Yadav alias Tanvi Shar- guidance of Senior Inspector Ramesh there was not much difference in cel- nifies the victory of good over evil, ma (23) created fake Paytm messages Chavan of Vashi Police Station got the ebration. This year, however, with but we can still, while sitting in the saying that they have paid the money accused couple’s mobile number and Covid cases rising, festivity is bound comfort of our homes, burn the nega- for goods purchased by them. to be different. To ensure that the tivity within us and spread the feeling It is learnt that the couple festival proceeds smoothly, the state of joy and happiness. cheated a garment shop own- government has imposed restrictions We need to be responsible citi- er in Vashi in a similar man- and has banned public celebrations zens and celebrate all the festivals ner. The police, suspect that or gatherings for the festival in pub- responsibly, especially during these the duo must have cheated lic spaces like religious places, parks, challenging times. Following Covid several shopkeepers. markets, and community grounds. appropriate behaviour ensures not Prema and Preeti, who live While there is a ban on public cel- just our safety, but also the safety of in Ghansoli, visited differ- ebration, we can still keep the spirit our loved ones. Let us celebrate this ent shops, malls and restau- of Holi alive by celebrating the festi- vibrant festival of colour in creative rants to buy expensive items, val within our homes and with family ways with responsibility to ensure clothes and other items. After members or virtually with all the near that the festivities proceed in a joy- shopping, they would create and dear ones. ous manner while keeping the coro- a fake Paytm message that they had tracked them and located their location The pandemic has surely changed navirus at bay. paid the bill for the items purchased and arrested the two from Ghansoli. the way we socialise and celebrate On behalf of the entire team of through the Paytm Spoof application After being questioned by the police, these occasions, but nothing can take Newsband, we wish all our esteemed and showed to the concerned ven- the duo confessed to have cheated a away the sheer joy in preparing all the readers and advertisers a Very Happy dors. In a similar manner, the couple shopkeeper in Vashi by making a fake yummy savouries, be it gujiya or sha- Holi. bought clothes worth Rs 38,000 on Paytm message that they had paid the March 9 from Ada Boutique in Vashi bill for the purchased items through Sector-11. They cheated the boutique Paytm Spoof application. According operator by showing a fake message to the police, the duo was arrested and Home Department issues guidelines that they had paid Rs. 38,000 for the the clothes worth Rs. 38,000 as well purchased clothes through Paytm. On as a two-wheeler and a mobile phone regarding Shab-e-Meraj and Shab-e-Barat checking account, the boutique opera- were seized from their possession. By Chandrashekhar Hendve It should be ensured that mosques n view of the rising Covid-19 cas- are disinfected, social distance and Ies, this year all the festivals and hygiene rules (masks, sanitizers, etc.) celebrations are being celebrated in in and around the mosque are main- Palm Beach hit and run case: a simple manner. Considering the tained. spike, the Home Department has is- Shab-e-Barat, should preferably Rohan Abbott’s bail upheld sued guidelines for Shab-e-Meraj and be held in an open and care should be Shab-e-Barat as well, urging citizens taken to ensure that there is no con- Victim’s family to challenge the verdict in Sessions Court to have simple celebration this year. gestion in open space and that the By Crime Reporter torcycle at midnight last sented by lawyers from “On the occasion of Shab-e-Barat, rules of social distance are observed. ohan Abbott, ac- February when the hote- both the sides in the all the Muslim brothers and sisters In connection with Shab-e-Barat, Rcused in last lier Rohan, who was in CBD court last Monday. perform Namaz, read Quran and Dua the organizers of the Vaz vent should month's hit-and-run case his Mercedes hit them In his judgment, DD in their respective mosques through- make the event available online, on Palm Beach Road in a drunken state. Ak- Kolpakar rejected Rohan out the night. So the majority of Mus- through cable networks, websites and within the limits of shay and Sanket died on Abbott's application for lim neighborhoods are bustling over- Facebook. APMC Police Station, the spot. APMC police bail and application for night. Also in some places Vaz event “Strict adherence to the rules pre- has been granted bail by then charged hotelier police custody. Police is organized. Considering the current scribed by the Government Relief, the court. Police have Rohan and arrested him also ordered fresh bail scenario, this year on 28th March Rehabilitation, Health, Environment, also ordered a new bail 24 hours later. Howev- for Rohan Abbott for the night and in the morning of March 29, Medical Education Department as for Rohan. Meanwhile, er, he was immediately non-bailable extension 2021 (depending on the lunar eclipse), well as the concerned Municipal Cor- the families of the de- granted bail. After the clause 304 / 2A of the it would be urged not to organize any poration, Police Administration, Lo- ceased Akshay Gamare Gamare family alleged newly imposed Drunk processions for the Shab-e-Barat,” cal Administration should be done and Sanket Gamare have that he was granted bail and Drive Act. Mean- reads the press release from the Home to prevent the outbreak of Covid-19,” expressed displeasure due to the negligence of while, Rohan Abbott department. reads the circular. Further, it is said over the court's verdict the APMC police, the was granted non-bail- Likewise, on the occasion of Shab- that if any further instructions are is- as the court upheld his police slapped a non- able clauses 304-A and e-Barat, 40 to 50 persons at a time sued after the circular and between bail despite all evidenc- bailable extension clause 304/2A, while the inves- should be present and all the Covid 19 the actual start of the festival, those es against the accused of 304/2A against the tigating officers sought protocols have to be followed. should be complied with. Rohan. The victim’s accused. The bail was cancellation of his bail family is now preparing also revoked and his po- and the police custody, January-2021, Rs. 2.66 Central Railway ap- CR collects to go to Sessions Court lice custody was sought. but the court upheld his Rs.10.04 crore... crores from 79,251 peals to the passengers against the decision. The Gamare family also bail. The Gamare family Continued from page...1 cases in February-2021 to travel with proper and Akshay Gamare and approached the court has expressed displea- and Rs. 2.42 crores valid railway tickets in and irregular travel. Sanket Gamare, both through their lawyers sure over the court's de- from 62,873 cases of order to avoid inconve- Mumbai Division brothers living in Vashi, seeking cancellation of cision and have decided unauthorized travel in nience and travel with collected Rs. 1.90 crore were crossing the Palm Rohan’s bail. to challenge the decision March-2021. dignity. from 65,140 cases in Beach Road on a mo- The case was repre- in the Sessions Court. Sunday, 28 March 2021 7

Holi colours may the health condition,” have adverse... informed Dr. Shilpa Hero I-League D-Day Continued from page...4 Asokar HOD, Paediatric the condition aggravates Department Reliance Three-way race for overall supremacy and top scorer award on the concluding day the cough continues and Hospital Navi Mumbai. the child falls sick.” Ac- “Bronchitis, cough, By Ashok Dhamija in a match played at the half cording to him, “As the nasal irritation and al- he Hero I-League 2020-21, way stage. The engrossing tie Gokulam Kerala FC Hero I Covid cases are rising lergies to unknown al- Tmuch like the recently con- between Gokulam Kerala and League 2020-21 Champions everywhere in the city, lergens in the colours cluded Indian Super League TRAU FC could well be equat- At the time of going to print it will be difficult for are some other condi- is turning out to be one of the ed to a virtual, while Churchill table toppers Gokulam Kerala parents to judge the con- tions commonly faced keenly contested national level Brothers would look forward FC overcame a first half goal dition of their children, by the children during football tourney in recent times. for a favourable result from that deficit against TRAU to win their so it is advisable not Holi. Therefore, the The second division league game that will decide the course maiden title with a convincing to play with chemical children who are prone which will conclude with last set of the tourney. 4-1 margin. Leading goal scorer colour, instead they can to allergy should not of five league matches and the The best-case scenario for of the tournament Khangembam play with home-made, be allowed to play with winners could very well be de- the Goa team would be that Bidyashagar Singh put TRAU vegetable colours inside colour this year,” she cided with the final kick of the the match between TRAU and ahead in the 26th minute of the their home.” added. The paediatri- nearly three month long tourney Gokulam Kerala ends in a match. A hat-trick of goals “For known allergic cians have advised par- that is being played in bio-secure draw, and they themselves go by Gokulam in space of seven and asthmatic children, ents, “If any adverse bubble in view of the COVID-19 on to beat RoundGlass Punjab minutes however changed the the micro dust, toxic condition appears, then pandemic. In fray for the title currently placed fourth in the complexion of the match. Cen- chemicals in colours give the children plen- are three teams which include league table with 22 points and tral Midfielder Sharif Mukham- might enter the tract ty of fluid, homemade two times champions Churchill are out of contention for the mad drew parity for the Kerala and trigger the allergic simple diet to consume, Brothers FC Goa, Tiddim Road elite race. The Red Machines based outfit with a well-placed condition. In addition to no spicy food or soft Athletic Union (TRAU FC) and from Goa could even clinch free kick in the 70th minutes that, the change in cli- drinks. Only rest can Gokulam Kerala FC, the latter another I-League title, even if of the match, Emil Benny soon mate and temperature help to overcome the two are aiming for their maiden TRAU beat Gokulam Kerala. extended the lead three minutes variation may worsen condition.” crown. In such a scenario, Churchill later and centre forward Denny “Sector-9 and 10 areas of Incidentally, all these three Brothers will have to ensure Antwi found the back of the Illegal encroach- ment rampant... Vashi is another hotspot sides have accumulated 26 points that their overall goal differ- net soon after to add a two goal Continued from page...1 for such hawkers. They at the end of the 14 league rounds ence is more than that of TRAU cushion for the Vincenzo An- even sit in front of the and are only differentiated by a challenging task considering nese’s side in the 77th minute. FOB by the hawkers. As ward office near Ga- their head-to-head results. both matches are slated to kick- Substitute Mohammed Rashid the morning sets in, the ondevi Mandir. The of- The equation is simple for off at the same time at 17:00 hrs provided the final flourish with a hawkers start displaying ficers are only ignoring table toppers Gokulam Kerala goal eight minutes in the injury their wares on the FOB, the issue”. which needs to register a win time to ensure an emphatic 4-1 leaving little space for Ankit More, another against TRAU at the Kishore win for Gokulam Kerala FC who the people to walk. On resident said, “These Bharati Krirangan in their quest finished with 29 points from 15 our complaints, NM- hawkers do not even for championship glory as the matches . MC’s anti encroachment move when asked to and Vincenzo Annese’s outfit lead Two times champions who squad took action and cause problems to the second-placed Churchill Broth- too were in contention for their removed the hawkers, pedestrians. The FOB ers on head-to-head record (2-0 at different venues. On the other third crown, however signed but the very next day the has been constructed to loss, 3-2 win vs Churchill) af- hand, if both Churchill Broth- off with a hard fought 3-2 win business was as usual”. provide easy access to ter ending the latter’s unbeaten ers and TRAU finish with the over RoundGlass Punjab, after “The officers need to the other side of the road 11 match winning streak. The equal points, and are also level scoring all their goals in the first understand that the issue for the residents. But Malabrians who could also se- on goal difference, the team that half. The winners took a healthy will not be solved if ac- these hawkers are just cure the title with a draw if ex- has scored the most number of 3-0 lead at half time with goals tion is taken sporadical- creating obstacles for us. perienced Goa outfit loses their goals in the league by the time from Luka Majcen (8th minute) ly. The NMMC should NMMC should look into game to RoundGlass Punjab. the referees blow their respec- through Penalty while Clay- deploy officers regularly the matter take stringent A similar equation exists for tive whistles, will bring ace the vin Zúniga scored a brace with and keep a vigilant eye measures against the the Imphal, Manipur based team title, while a victory at Vive- goals in the (25th minute and over the area”, he added. hawkers.” TRAU if they harbour any hopes kananda Yuba Bharati Kriran- three minutes into injury time). He further added, of the elusive Hero I-League sil- gan, would make them the clear RoundGlass Punjab narrowed verware. If Nandakumar’s boys champions of the Hero I-League the deficit with goals by Joseba are able to beat Kozhikode based by virtue of points today. Beitia (66th minute) and Papa opponents, they are likely to lift To add to the thrill and ex- Diawara (69th minute), before a the trophy even if Churchill is citement to the final day finish- resolute Churchill defence kept able to beat RoundGlass Punjab es, even the race for the league’s things tight to ensure the solitary in the other league game. Placed Golden Boot Award is tantalis- goal lead till the end third overall, TRAU in fact drew ingly poised to go right down both its games with the former to the wire as the three front- champions Churchill Brothers, runners will be in action at the in five consecutive games – in- Hindu Janajagruti Samiti handed over a letter to the Raigad Su- but have a superior overall goal same time on Saturday and just cluding back-to-back hat-tricks perintendent of Police Ashok Dudhe in Alibag and demanded against Mohammedan Sporting vigilance during Holi festival. During this meet the Hindu Janajag- difference which would hand one goal separating them. Lead- ruti Samiti Sunil Kadam, Rajendra Pawaskar, Umesh Athavale, them the title. Unbeaten in the ing the goals tally is none other and Real Kashmir respectively Vishakha Athavale of Sanatan Sanstha and Manek Patel were last four games which includes than TRAU FC’s Bidyashagar – both of which came in the sec- present. Similarly, the statements were given to the Tehsildars three wins on a trot, TRAU Singh, who has 11 to his name ond phase of the tournament. at Panvel, Pen as well as to the police stations at Nagothane, which rely on counterattacks and so far and will be hoping to add Behind him are two foreign Kolad, Pen, Panvel and Khopoli. (By: Chandrashekhar Hendve). will hope to break the Malabri- more to his tally on the final day. imports – Churchill Brothers’ ans shackle this time around, He found the net for the first Luka Majcen and Gokulam Ker- after their 1-3 loss against them time in a 2-0 win against Chen- ala FC’s Dennis Antwi with 10 when the two teams locked horns nai City FC and scored ten times goals each. 8 Sunday, 28 March 2021 Motorists demand JNPT and Stop harming furry friends with traffic authorities to solve toxic Holi colours, say activists By Ryhea George Another animal activist, Sushank Gawhanfata Dighode traffic issue nlike other years, Holi this time, Tomar of Citizens for Animal Protec- Uwill be a low key affair with the tion (CAP) said, “We do not recom- state government imposing restrictions mend applying colours on the animals on both Holi dahan and Rangpanchami during Holi, as the colours lead to celebrations. City based animal activ- various infectious diseases. Recently, ists feel that the restriction banning Holi our team came across a dog who took celebration may prove to be a boon for three months to recover after a ‘tikka’ the furry friends this year, who other- was applied on its forehead. The dog wise bear the brunt and have to suffer got a skin allergy because of this small from the toxic Holi colours. tikka. We all know that such colours Dr. Parul Parpani, a veterinarian are bad for the skin even for humans doctor says, the festival of colours is By: Dinesh Pawar travel of the people in the road causing heavy for humans and not for the animals. As he motorists trav- the eastern part of Uran. traffic snarls,” said Abha the chemical in the colours can cause elling through T The road was short but Patil, a motorist. mild to severe skin infections. “We Gawhanfata to Dighode there was no traffic “Apart from road do not advise people to apply colours complain of traffic jams congestion. Eventually, side parking, sometime on pets. As the skin of the animal is due to heavy vehicles CNP MT Godown MT the vehicles are parked sensitive, Holi colours can lead to skin and trailers parked on Yard was constructed horizontally. This causes related infections from mild to severe. both sides of the road. on this route under the great deal of inconve- Generally, animal lick the part of the The commuters have auspices of JNPT, said a nience to the motorists,: body which tends to irritate them, and demanded that JNPT, motorist. said social worker BM if the colours go into their stomach, it traffic authorities should “Today, the number Thakur. can prove hazardous and there can be solve the traffic problem of people traveling on Speaking to News- serious issues like vomiting or bowel which is faced by them this route from Mumbai band Police Inspector disturbance. Sometimes in hairy dogs, on a daily basis and take to Konkan has increased Transport Department the colours do not go away easily, action against illegal manifold. Apart from Uran Manik Nalawade which leads to bathing them frequently and it is the worst for animals as we do parking of heavy vehi- the increase in traffic said, “Action is taken or even shaving the area to have a clear not know what type of colour chemical cles on the stretch. movement, heavy vehi- against trailers parked picture of the irritation.” they use while preparing it”. In the past, this road cles and large trailers are illegally on this route on Speaking about the ill effects of He further added, “This does not was built to facilitate the parked on both sides of a regular basis”. colours on animals, Jaydeep Bhelke, an only include stray cats or stray dogs but animal lover said, “To double the fun of includes other animals as well which Covid-19: NMMC vigilance squads seal three Holi, few people put colours on street get coloured due to various religious dogs and cats. This results in severe rituals and beliefs. Animals have very skin diseases in the animals. Humans sensitive skin. Further, we should re- restaurants, bars and pubs for violating rules can wash off the colours from the skin nder ‘Mission hiraj Laila Restaurant sealed for violating so- frain from giving any sweet savoury to by simply taking a shower, which many Break the Chain’ and Bar in Nerul. Ward cial distance norm. the animals as sweet treats are a strict U times becomes a tedious affair as some again, the Navi Mum- officer Dattatreya Nagre In Belapur division, ‘no’ for them. It is not good for their colours are so harsh and tough and do bai Municipal Corpora- collected a total of Rs. divisional officers and health. Instead, if people actually want not get washed off easily. Imagine the tion (NMMC) under the 1,50,000 as fine from assistant commissioner to include animals in their celebrations, issues that the innocent furry friends guidance of civic chief, the violators. along with ward officer they should treat them with normal have to face every Holi?” Abhijit Bangar is leav- Similarly, in Turbhe Shashikant Tandel, in food which is suitable for their health.” ing no stones unturned division, Amrut Restau- collaboration with the to control and police, took action curb the rising and sealed Konk- Injured Barn Owl rescued by good Covid 19 cases an Kinara Bar in in Navi Mumbai. Karavegaon for Samaritan in CBD Belapur The civic body violating Covid By: Indrani Basu but this bird had tried re- has also formed safety rules. resident of Sector peatedly to fly, but could vigilance squads “There has A 20, CBD-Belapur, not, probably due to poor to monitor and been a surge in Samuel K while going for vision in day light,” he fine those who Covid-19 cases his daily morning walk added. violate the covid across Maharash- on Saturday to the ground Senior citizen Samuel safety rules. tra. All establish- located at sector 15, CBD told, “I somehow saved Accordingly, ments, traders, near Retibunder, noticed the bird from the clutches 31 special vigi- p r o f e s s i o n a l s a white-coloured big owl of those crows and kept lance squads con- must realize the flapping its wings near the it safely at a corner of the sisting of 155 seriousness of ground. “The owl could ground by covering it with persons while the situation and not fly and the crows hov- a bag. I then started search- inspecting restaurants rant and Bar at APMC abide by rules laid down ering on top, were trying ing for Bird rescuers’ num- and bars, found six per- Market was slapped a by the Municipal Corpo- to attack him,” says Sam- bers and sent messages to sons guilty of violating fine of Rs 50,000. Also, ration. If establishments uel. different whatsapp groups Covid-19 rules at Raj- Rang De Basanti in are found to be violating “Disturbed to see the condition of for help. Meanwhile my friend helped mahal Restaurant and Sector 19, Turbhe and the rules, stern action the bird, I went close and realised that me to call fire brigade. After half an Bar in Shirvanegaon as Arabian Nights Cafe in will be taken against it was injured, mostly at its lower por- hour, the Fire Brigade personnel came well as Dasil Restau- Satra Plaza, Sector 19D them”, said Abhijit Ban- tion. Though the Barn Owl is known and I handed over that poor injured rant and Bar and Ab- Turbhe were raided and gar. for its upright stance and silent flight, bird to them.”