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VOL. 14 • ISSUE 4 RNI No. MAHEN/2007/21778 POSTAL REGN. NO. NMB/154/2020-22/ MDG POST OFFICE NEWS IN Home Minister Anil We stand firmly with BRIEF the people who have Deshmukh inaugurates been affected by Nhava Sheva police rescues helpless cyclone: CM Uddhav woman and her 4 special Covid 19 facility month old baby Balasaheb Thackeray The Nhava-Sheva police By Chandrashekhar two months, we all rescued a helpless woman in Kalamboli Hendve are unitedly fighting from Belwandi in Nagar dis- trict with a four-month-old : against Covid 19,” baby who had left her home The 50 bed facility will cater to the “Cyclone Nisarga has said CM. Lauding the in JNPT, Nhavasheva area caused immense role played by the after a quarrel with her hus- damage. We have media, he said that band. The efforts done by needs of police personnel visited the affected through media, the the Nhava Sheva Police is areas and reviewed being appreciated… the situation. (More on page 3) Compensation will be paid after Accused from Taloja panchanamas to police station found to assess the damage be corona positive are completed. The An accused arrested by the MVA Government Taloja police for theft has stands firmly with tested positive for corona. The police personnel of the people who Taloja police station who have been affected came in contact with the ac- by the Cyclone,” cused as well as the ac- said Chief Minister cused’s lawyer have been of , sent to quarantine… Uddhav Balasaheb Government was able (More on page 5) By Chandrashekhar Hendve needs of the police per- them with the best care Thackeray during the to reach out to the NAVI MUMBAI: The sonnel. if they, by any chance, Business Advisory people and spread the Mumbai City FC among Committee Meet. message. Eight City Football Home Minister of Gov- "It is heartening to get infected,” said Mr. The meeting was With regards to Group Clubs to take ernment of Maharash- see how police person- Deshmukh. "I am hap- held to discuss the the damage caused by part in Global Esports tra, Anil Deshmukh nel have been working py that the Navi Mum- session of the State Challenge this week- inaugurated a 50 bed day and night during bai Police Commission- Contd. on pg. 2 Legislature that was end special Covid 19 centre the pandemic for the erate has created such scheduled to begin With on-the-pitch action lim- in Kalamboli that will welfare of the citizens. Contd. on pg. 2 ited due to the coronavirus cater to the healthcare It is our duty to provide from June 22 on- pandemic worldwide, eight wards. However, clubs from City Football considering the Group including Mumbai Pritam Mhatre demands Education Minister prevailing Covid 19 City FC will come together situation in the state, for the first time and partici- to make policy on school tuition fees it has been unani- pate in a series of matches PANVEL: Opposition ademic year 2020-21 curring costs including mously decided to and gaming challenges as leader of Panvel City and will make the electricity bills, month- hold the convention part of its Group-wide glo- Municipal Corporation classes available on- ly overhead costs etc. from August 3. bal EA SPORTS FIFA 20 (PCMC) Pritam Mha- will be less. The fi- “Since the past challenge… tre has demanded in nancial burden on ed- (More on page 4) a statement to the ucational institutions state Education Min- will be considerably ister that a policy less. should be made with Due to rising Cov- regards to the tuition id 19 cases in the city fees charged by and MMR area, the schools as online schools are unlikely classes will be start- to start in the next ed soon. few months. There- Pritam Mhatre fore, in a letter he re- said in a statement quested the Educa- that many schools line. However, as the tion Minister to take up have decided to collect classes would be con- the entire fee for the ac- ducted online, the re- Contd. on pg. 3 www.newsband.in | [email protected] 2 Friday, 12 June 2020 Philanthropic Act MLA Ganesh Naik urges NMMC to take action against schools which have hiked tuition fees

PANVEL: Sunita Roofs on the houses helping hand to them Patil Construction in the tribal area and they have of Nilesh Patil, a were blown off and appealed to the tribal former member of the walls of some brothers to help. Panchayat Samiti, houses also collapsed. Entrepreneur has donated Rs Speaking on the Vaibhav Mhatre, 2,000 each to 38 occasion, Nilesh youth leader Bharat houses in Machi Patil said that Machi Patil, BJP’s Belwali Prabal in Panvel Prabal is now known village president By Chandrashekhar Hendve and industry have “Our role is to taluka, which were as a very big tourist Satish Patil, former NAVI MUMBAI: In a come to a standstill. ensure that students damaged due to destination. Thou- Gram Panchayat meeting held with the The Municipal and parents are not cyclone. The sudden sands of tourists member Arun Pawar, Commissioner of the Corporation should treated unfairly. cyclone has caused come there to be senior leaders San- Navi Mumbai Munici- take action against Schools that need severe damage to served by the local tosh Patil and pal Corporation the schools which financial help should the tribal wadi at brothers. Now they Jagdish Patil were (NMMC), MLA have hiked the fees.” get it from the Machi Prabal in are in crisis and we present on the Ganesh Naik has Mr. Naik also took banks,” he said. He Panvel taluka. should extend a occasion. demanded the Navi a stock of the Covid- demanded the com- Mumbai Municipal 19 and other impor- missioner to send We stand With regards to urged the citizens to Corporation (NMMC) tant issues in Navi notices to the schools ‘Mission Begin Again’ follow the guidelines to take action against Mumbai. which have issued firmly with... and the easing of issued by the govern- those school which Schools will start notices to the parents Contd. from pg. 1 lockdown, the Chief ment in all earnest- have hiked the tuition taking online classes to increase the fees. the cyclone, he said, Minister said that ness and cooperate fees. Speaking during from June 15. Earlier, The Commissioner “Work on restoring people need to exer- with the civic bodies. the meeting Mr. Naik schools had demanded assured to look into uprooted electricity cise precaution as the “Wearing of face said, “The country is payment of fees from the matter. poles is underway. We danger continues to mask, use of hand reeling under great parents, while some Mayor Jaywant are bringing technical prevail. “We cannot sanitizers and main- economic crisis and schools had even Sutar, District teams from other bring the economic taining social dis- many people have not increased fees. He President of districts to restore cycle to a grinding tance should become gone to work during said he had received Bharatiya Janata electricity supply and halt even as we fight the essential part of the lockdown. Em- complaints from Party Ramchandra the work has started.” Corona,” he said. He our life,” he said. ployment, business, parents and parents’ Gharat were present associations from all with him on the over Navi Mumbai. occasion. Home Minister Anil Deshmukh.... SPECIAL OFFER Contd. from pg. 1 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENT ON REAL a well planned facility ESTATE (Buying /Selling /Paying Guest etc.) in such a short time." A 20 word classified in NEWSBAND Expressing his sor- will cost you only Rs 200/- + GST row that 35 police per- sonnel have lost their for direct buyers and sellers. lives in their battle with For details, call : 20870513, 27815380 Covid-19, he said, “These Covid warriors Sanjay Kumar who The Home Minister Saavli, the Covid-19 iso- are discharging their was also present on the later visited the com- lation centre for police duties even if it is in occasion also praised missionerate for a personnel at Nerul. He ATTENTION READERS quarantine centre, iso- the police personnel and meeting with the CP interacted with two re- While every effort is made to check the genuineness of lation ward or any oth- said that they need all and all the DCPs to covered personnel and party/parties inserting ads in this paper, we cannot be held er high containment the praise and appreci- take an overview of the thanked them on be- responsible for the truthfulness of its contents. The publish- area." ation for discharging law & order situation in half of citizens for their ers, Editor and/or the staff cannot be held responsible for Police Commission- their duties even dur- the region. contribution as Covid- any loss or damage due to transactions that they may enter er of Navi Mumbai, ing such tough time. He also visited warriors. into guided by the ads.

Printed and owned by Kailash Shankarlalji Gindodia Published by Shiv Kailash Gindodia Editor : Varda Sharma Printed at Siddhakala Print Media & Publications Pvt. Ltd. Plot No. W-230, T.T.C. Ind. Area, MIDC, Khairane, Navi Mumbai – 400 710 and published at 1313/1314, 13th Floor, Real Tech Park, Plot No. 39/2, Sec. 30A, Vashi, Navi Mumbai 400 703. • RNI No. MAHENG2007/21778 • Postal Regn. No. NMB/154/2014-16/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 Friday, 12 June 2020 NMMC repairs its leaking Nhava Sheva police water pipeline rescues helpless woman Action initiated within few hours after and her 4 month old baby Newsband highlighted the incident

By Abhitash D. Singh NAVI MUMBAI: The news regarding the bro- ken pipeline in front of the NMMC Headquar- ter that was highlight- ed in Newsband was immediately taken note of and the civic body immediately took action and repaired the broken water pipeline. A citizen from Ulwe, Sunil Acharekar who By Crime Reporter dogs followed her and Shital's sister and told had clicked the photo & NAVI MUMBAI: The she took the child and her to take her and the also shot the video of Nhava-Sheva police res- ran to the Nhava-She- baby. the broken pipeline yes- cued a helpless woman va police station. However, Shital's terday on Wednesday, from Belwandi in Na- Police questioned sister also expressed 10th June, 2020 once gar district with a four- Shital and asked her to her inability to take again shared the pic- month-old baby who rest in the women's Shital saying that her ture of the repaired Annasaheb Misal, up during monsoon had left her home in room with the baby. Af- home situation was bad water pipeline. NMMC Commissioner and we are prepared for JNPT, Nhavasheva ter that, the police and she was working Acharekar thanked while speaking with it. The issue of the bro- area after a quarrel called Shital's uncle on a brick kiln to earn the Newspaper and said Newsband said, “Now ken water pipeline was with her husband. The and informed him a living. Eventually, the after the news was most of the NMMC brought to our notice in efforts done by the Nha- about her. However, her Assistant Inspector of published the civic body staff and officials are the afternoon on 10th va Sheva Police is be- uncle refused to take Police Jyoti Gaikwad took a prompt action busy in combating Cov- June and we immedi- ing appreciated. her home and hung up decided to take Shital and the broken pipeline id-19 cases in the city. ately took note of it and The victim has been the phone. Therefore, to her sister's house was fixed. Many issues will crop did the needful.” identified as Shital Raju senior police inspector and release her. Khandare, 22, of Bel- Pramod Jadhav sug- Accordingly, Jyoti wandi village in Nagar gested to keep Shital in Gaikwad and police con- Health Clinic inaugurated at Uran district. On June 1, af- the ashram for a few stable Nilesh Bhosale, ter a quarrel with her days. Accordingly, Shi- after discussing with By Dinesh Pawar occasion, Dr. Varsha Kudav, Virendra husband, she angrily tal was taken to the their superiors, took URAN: Dr. Varsha Vasant Kudav (BAMS- Mhatre, Priyanka decided to go to her un- women's ashram along Shital and her baby to Vasant Kudav cle in Pune along with with her baby. But the her sister's house at (BAMS-Mumbai) her four-month-old ashram authorities too Belwandi Fata in recently inaugurated baby. She pleaded with refused to keep her. The Ahmednagar district at the Arogyaam Clinic. a truck driver to drop police faced difficulty in their own expense. The inauguration her at Chakan and then releasing Shital to her The Nhava Sheva was done at the begged another truck hometown due to the police are being lauded hands of her parents driver to move on, and lockdown and the cy- for going beyond their keeping social he dropped her off in his clone. Therefore, Assis- duty and leaving the distance and other truck at Nhavasheva tant Inspector of Police helpless Shital and her government rules in JNPT. As it was night Jyoti Gaikwad tried to baby safely to her sis- mind. and the JNPT area contact Shital's moth- ter, even as the lock- “My parents have was new to her, she er, husband and broth- down has increased the done a lot for me. By kept wandering in the er. However, as their workload of the police inaugurating my area. At this time, in phone did not ring, Jy- and all the district health clinic, they the dark of the night, oti Gaikwad contacted boundaries are closed. have showered their blessings on me”, By Chandrashekhar Hendve said an emotional Dr. Mumbai), Vasant Tandel and many Varsha. On this Kudav, Veena Vasant others were present. CIDCO’s golf course in Pritam Mhatre demands... tions,” he said. Kharghar was He further said, if Contd. from pg. 1 the education depart- hit by a cyclone. this issue and frame a both ends meet. Parents ment gives relief to the More than 25 policy with regards to are not against paying parents by adopting a tuition fees and imple- class fees but taking specific policy in this trees were ment it in all the into account the cur- regard, there is no uprooted and states. rent scenario, it is im- doubt that the parents “The country is fac- perative to take a right not only of Panvel but damage was ing economic crisis and decision that would nei- also of the entire Ma- caused to the many families are find- ther burden parents nor harashtra will heave a ing it difficult to make the educational institu- sigh of relief. golf course. www.newsband.in | [email protected] 4 Friday, 12 June 2020 Mumbai City FC among Eight City FC, ATK – Mohun Football Group Clubs to take part in Bagan and Bengaluru FC to Global Esports Challenge this weekend play AFC club competitions By Ashok Dhamija In a first of its kind three clubs – FC Goa, ATK – Mohun Bagan and Bengaluru FC, will be representing India in the Asian Football Con- federation (AFC) compe- titions for the 2020-21 season whose schedule will be announced later this year. FC Goa who were the winner of the recently For representational purpose only concluded Hero ISL they had forged alli- ISL 2018-19 champi- league phase for the ance with I-League ons, have a rich histo- By Ashok Dhmaija and women’s teams ties in India. Head- season 2019-20, will club Mohun Bagan ry of producing their make its debut into the (who were also the win- best in continental NAVI MUMBAI: With will be taking part in- quartered in Mumbai, on-the-pitch action cluding Manchester the Oscar Foundation group stage of AFC ners of the Hero I- competitions even limited due to the coro- City’s Sergio Aguero, have impacted the Champions League as League 2019-20). The though the 2020 edi- direct entrant. new joint entity of ATK tion of the tourna- navirus pandemic Oleksandr Zinchenko, lives of 12,000+ chil- worldwide, eight clubs Georgia Stanway, Ellie dren and youth over ATK FC who defeat- Mohun Bagan will be ment, saw them crash from City Football Roebuck and legend the last nine years, ed Chennaiyin FC 3-1 in India’s other represen- out on penalties in the the final behind closed tative in continental qualification playoffs. Group including Mum- Joleon Lescott, Giro- across Mumbai, Delhi, bai City FC will come na’s Pablo Maffeo and Karnataka, Andhra doors at the Jawaharlal competitions. Earlier in 2016, they together for the first New York City FC’s Joe Pradesh and Jhark- Nehru Stadium, Fator- Bengaluru FC on had become the first da in March 2020, to lift the other hand were Indian side to make it time and participate in Scally and James hand. a series of matches and Sands. CFG Chief Market- the Hero ISL title for the awarded an AFC Cup to the final of the AFC gaming challenges as “World over, all of ing Officer, Nuria year 2019-20 also qual- 2021 play-off spot. As Cup, but fell short in ified for the AFC Cup may be recalled Benga- the last hurdle of the part of its Group-wide us have been affected Tarre, commented: global EA SPORTS due to this pandemic, “Esports has been a group stage, even as luru FC who were the competition. FIFA 20 challenge. some more than the fantastic way to enter- The CFG FIFA Chal- others. In a time when tain and engage with lenge will witness pro- it is best to be confined our fans across the Application Open For UPSC’s FIFA players and Es- to your homes, Es- world, particularly ports teams alongside ports as a platform has during this challeng- Indian Statistical Service Exams footballers from men’s brought together the ing period. Over the and women’s teams of world in an unprece- past three months, the Indian based Mum- dented manner. The clubs and players from 47 Openings at stake bai City FC, Manches- global FIFA Challenge across City Football By Ashok Dhamija ter City, New York City is a fantastic initiative Group have taken part India's premier cen- FC, Melbourne City by the CFG to help en- in a number of excit- tral recruiting agency, FC, Yokohama F. gage fans in Mumbai, ing Esports events Union Public Service Marinos, Girona FC, in India and all over which has seen a sig- Commission (UPSC) Montevideo City the world. Moreover, nificant number of fans which is responsible for Torque and Sichuan we’re happy to be able tune in to watch. conducting the All India Jiuniu FC take to the to extend our support There is a big appetite Civil services and group virtual pitch online to to charities through from fans to see this A & group B of Central test their skills and this one of a kind type of content and the services and their sub- entertain the millions event”, said Borges. CFG FIFA Challenge is sequent appointments, of fans worldwide. The City Groups the perfect way for us is inviting applications, One of the ten, Hero virtual challenge will to bring our extensive from eligible candi- Criteria Written exam will be also give fans watching CFG Esports offering dates, for the Indian Education: An appli- followed by a viva-voce Mumbai City FC the opportunity to do- into one place for the Statistical Service (ISS) cant for the Statistical for short-listed candi- which has its home nate to their club’s cho- first time.” Exam 2020. The appli- Service Exam must dates. The written base in Navi Mumbai sen charity, support- About City Football cation process will con- have obtained a Bache- exam will be held for will be represented by ing COVID19 recovery Group Clubs Esports clude on June 30, 2020, lor's Degree with Sta- six papers carrying a 28-year-old midfielder efforts in their local Challenge while the withdrawal tistics/ Mathematical maximum of 1000 , along area. Participating window will be open Statistics/Applied Sta- marks. Viva-voce will with three fans. Re- Fans from Mumbai Teams: Mumbai City from July 7 to July 13, tistics as one of the sub- be of 200 marks. cently chosen as the and India tuning in to FC, Manchester City, 2020. As per the official jects or a Master's de- General candidates Fans’ Player of the the CFG FIFA Chal- New York City FC, notification approxi- gree in Statistics/ will be required to pay Season in his very first lenge will be able to Melbourne City FC, mately 47 vacancies Mathematical Statis- Rs. 200 as application year with the club, make a donation to the Yokohama F. Marinos, will be filled through tics/ Applied Statistics fee. Female candidates, Borges will face off Oscar Foundation, a Girona FC, Montevid- this ISS Exams. Can- from a recognized uni- candidates belonging to against the fans in this football for develop- eo City Torque and Si- didates who fulfill the versity. SC, ST, categories and unique global Esports ment non-profit dedi- chuan Jiuniu FC eligibility criteria can Age Group: Between Persons with Bench- coming Saturday June cated to empowering Webcast apply for the Indian Sta- 21 years and 30 years mark Disability howev- 13, 2020. Other play- children and youth in Cont. on pg. 7 tistical Service exam on as on August 1, 2020 er are exempted from ers from CFG’s men’s low-income communi- UPSC official website. Selection Process: paying application fee. www.newsband.in | [email protected] 5 Friday, 12 June 2020 FROM THE CAMPUS HOW DID YOU SPEND TIME DURING LOCKDOWN

Lockdown restrictions actually helped me find my inner While the entire world is suffering due to the pandemic, peace, it was the break we all needed from our very busy the phase of lockdown has been really tough. With con- lives. In the very beginning, all I did was eat, sleep and stant emotional stress and passivity, I tried really hard binge watch TV series, but soon I realised it is unhealthy not to become a couch potato. I started doing yoga every and started exercising. I took up a 30 day workout chal- evening since I am not a morning person and I started lenge. I love a good challenge so I have stuck to the work- developing my creative writing skills. I got out of my out well. I am teaching dance to my mother, attending writer's block and started maintaining a daily journal, webinars and will be taking up a course to learn various even if it meant doodling over the pages at times. Con- softwares soon. Meanwhile, I am building my confidence and soft skills sidering how difficult it must have been for kids living in rural areas and and I’ve also attended a mock interview recently. I have learned to cook a slums, I volunteered for an NGO where I teach moral values and life few dishes and I am also helping around the house. Last but not the least, skills to kids every day. I think the effects of COVID-19 are unidirectional I am giving my body and mind all the attention they need. and there's no going back. This is the new normal and we will have to Shikha Deria, VES College Of Pharmacy accept the reality and move ahead with life while being considerate to- wards others. I completed my Graduation and was aiming for further Masooma Sakriwala, Sophia College For Women, Mumbai studies and looking for internships and jobs. But then came the Covid-19 and lockdown situation and we all When the lockdown started I was feeling very unpro- were struck. But I did not waste my time during this ductive by leisuring around the house doing a few house- lockdown. I took certificate courses learned new skills, hold activities but nothing much. So I eventually start- read books and made videos on current issues (which I ed to invest my time in cooking new dishes that my always wanted to do). Social distancing should not mean mom taught and a few by exploring different videos on career distancing Utilise this time to learn and grow. internet. Many people suggested me to open up a you- Apeksha Sangam, Pillai College tube channel but it was a little too early for that. I was not prepared for it. So I decided to open my page on ins- tagram, a platform where in people will judge you but also some people will like your work, appreciate you and motivate you to We always regret and keep saying that we do not get do better. My page name is _when_i_cook_ I upload videos of recipe and time to spend with family and we spend more time with few pictures of food that I took when we were not suffering from the wave friends, but quarantine helped me in learning many new of pandemic. things firstly- to stay healthy and happy with family. Shifa Shaikh, SIES College Sumeet Singh, Pillai College

The Lockdown for me was actually productive. From Question for next week: learning cooking, trying doodles to any random DIY, you- tube again came to my rescue. And since my work was Your views on the online classes for school children? already Online, video calls & live sessions made it more interesting. Priya Y Singh [email protected] / [email protected] Arya Samaj distributes Homeopathic Accused from Taloja police station medicine to NRI Complex employees and workers to boost immunity found to be corona positive against COVID-19 Police who came in contact with the accused By Abhitash D.Singh ployees and workers under the guidance of and lawyer have been quarantined NAVI MUMBAI: With said, “It is important to Dr. Pooja Agrawal who an aim to boost im- By Crime Reporter trict Hospital. Last himself completed the munity against Coro- NAVI MUMBAI: An ac- month, an accused in legal procedure. navirus in the satel- cused arrested by the police custody at the The accused under- lite city Arya Samaj, Taloja police for theft APMC police station went a medical exami- Seawoods distributed has tested positive for was also found to have nation before being pro- homeopathic medicine corona. The police per- contracted corona. duced in the court. The of around Rs.5000 to sonnel of Taloja police Taloja police on June next day, the investiga- the employees and station who came in 7 had arrested a 30-year- tion revealed that the workers of NRI Com- contact with the ac- old accused in the case accused was corona pos- plex in Seawoods. cused as well as the ac- of a theft. The accused itive. After the court The medicine was cused’s lawyer have was produced before the granted bail to the ac- distributed on the oc- been sent to quaran- court in Panvel on June cused, the police rushed casion of the birthday tine. After the incident, 8. As the accused did not him to the Panvel Sub- of Arya Samaj Presi- the accused was admit- have any relatives with District Hospital for dent Tulsiram ted to Panvel Sub-Dis- him, lawyer RK Patil treatment. Bangiya. The medi- cine was released un- der the guidance of Aayush Mantralaya. Bangiya who boost immunity explained in detail brought the medicine against Covid 19. The about the usage of med- for distributing among homeopathy medicine icine to all who received the NRI Complex em- have been distributed it.” www.newsband.in | [email protected] 6 Friday, 12 June 2020 How Vsisters managed Lockdown Issue : 4 12 June, 2020 changed over whatsapp was of fancy dress. It ly a table setting con- and other social media. was interesting to see test is underway. Mem- It is astonishing to note how members came up bers have been asked to Gearing up for monsoon that in the absence of with novel ideas and shoot a Diwali like set- Comes May and early June and the cli- full time jobs and rush- dressed up with what- ting where the stress is mate in Mumbai turns sultry. There seems ing to catch a train or a ever material was at on neatness, novelty to be no respite from the hot and humid bus, we have come up home. SaiBaba, Sant and the suitability of climate and people start backward count- with infinite skills. Tukaram, empowered the theme. ing days when the black clouds shall cov- Skills that were relegat- woman, bhajiwali, The judges, some far ed to the background witch, among others distanced ones, found it er the sky and the first heavy shower of have now surfaced. came to life. The next difficult to decide only the monsoon brings the much needed re- Vsisters had to post- was a music contest three in each contest lief. But it also brings in its wake, innu- By Dr. Veena Adige pone their annual func- where participants re- and ended giving mul- merable associated problems which in A glass filled half tion in March indefi- corded songs and sent tiple prizes. spite of all tall claims of preparedness by with water is seen as nitely because of the it to the organisers. Not to be outdone, NMMC, still haunt the residents of Navi half empty or half full corona virus. But they Over 80 songs were re- children also took to according to the per- managed to keep them- ceived and they came social media to display Mumbai. The problems of flooding of low spective of the viewer. selves busy and enter- from all over the world their drawing and lying areas, severe damage to the bitumi- The mandatory lock- tained. When someone and included even men painting skills, attend nous roads, outbreak and spreading of sev- down all over the world could not get coffee pow- (though Vsisters pro- virtual dance and sing- eral water borne diseases to name a few, can be seen in a posi- der, another one man- grams are strictly for ing classes, talk to seem to come as a package deal along with tive or a negative man- aged to get it from her members, in this case their classmates dur- the monsoon. The problem of malaria ner. It is for our own contacts, if someone it was relaxed to in- ing the extended vaca- which is generally dormant now for most good, to prevent infec- was short of medicines, clude family members). tion and generally have tion and if it can be done others rushed in to Entries from Mumbai, a satisfying time. Five part of the year, begins to unfold with the by just staying at help. Bangalore, Mangalore year olds who are too onset of monsoon as the stagnant water home, it has to be done. Even children rubbed shoulders with old to play with dolls or collected in low lying areas provide the Nine year old GSB helped. Five year old those from Singapore, cars, and too young to much required breeding ground for mos- Vsisters has used this Arjun began helping US, UK and even Swit- read, have developed quitoes. This at times takes shape of a time of lockdown for the his working from home zerland. their own version of menace, causing even deaths. best possible ventures. parents do jhaddu A selfie photo shoot playing during these They have exhibited pocha, ‘met’ his friends saw all the members trying times. They have The roads, excavated to lay services their cookery skills, ex- through whatsapp vid- smiling through their utilized their time in and not filled back properly, with ruts, pot- changed recipes, and eo conferencing, later selfies. The arts and playing jal tarang (us- holes etc. have become permanent fea- helped others. even his school began crafts contest had beau- ing steel utensils with tures in Navi Mumbai. Though the situa- An average of four on line classes. tiful crochet, embroi- varying levels of wa- tion remains deplorable for most part of meals a day for all the In April when Gudi dery, paintings and oth- ter), balancing steel the year, it becomes pathetic during mon- family members and padva and Ramnavmi ers in unusual settings glasses in a pyramid soons after the first few showers. The re- with no maid, is a chal- could not be celebrated since the Lockdown re- form, and video talking lenging job, hence more as usual, Vsisters stricted the getting of to their friends. pair of roads are undertaken every year recipes, better it is. Knit- downloaded an app material from the mar- All in all, one can and sometimes even more than the bud- ting, embroidery , draw- which enabled many kets. say that the glass can get allocated is spent on repairs and reha- ing, painting and other Vsisters to join in the Hairstyle and neck- be half full to those who bilitation of roads, still the results remain skills, almost forgotten Ramnaam japa. lace contest was the wish to do the best of illusive due to poor quality of work and lack in the fast pace of life a Vsisters made a nov- most colourful one with the situation given the of supervision. few weeks back, have el program by organiz- lovely hairstyles and circumstances. now surfaced and de- ing on line contests. jewellery displayed by The writer is a freelancer Post monsoon period is the time for in- signs are being ex- The first one in April the members. Current- from Vashi, Navi Mumbai trospection and to learn from the past ex- periences. Pre monsoon period is the time for action and invariably neither is being practiced by NMMC in spite of recurring Letters to the Editor.... Let us hope Covid 19 comes nature of same problems year after year. under control very soon Cleanliness drives, fumigation, de silting Newspapers are The Covid-19 lockdown has now entered its of drains, preventive maintenance of roads twelfth week but yet the government remains should be an essential part of the curricu- safe to read silent on how it is going to end. lum of pre monsoon preparations. By fol- With the spread of Covid-19, If we are unable to control Coronavirus, the lowing these simple but essential steps a number of rumours and myths lockdown must continue for another month or NMMC can save itself of criticism apart have found way into our inboxes, two. The longer and tighter the lockdown, the from delivering the services it has been which is as dangerous as the contagion itself less Covid-19 infection will remain to be trans- because it can potentially lead to panic and hys- mitted to the uninfected population. But how created for. teria among the people. One such unfounded can Covid-19 be controlled after the lockdown rumour links the disease to newspapers, claim- ends? ing that newspapers can act as carriers of coro- We can hope for some vaccine to come to the SPECIAL OFFER navirus. rescue but not for many months. 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Mum- Mumbai City FC is Group tutional investors led by Method: bai City FC, represent- Mumbai’s club in the Established in May China’s leading media • Heat one tbsp ghee in a pan and roast the ed by Rowllin Borges Hero Indian Super 2013, City Football and entertainment con- banana slices. and three fans, will be League. The team’s Group is the world’s glomerate CMC Inc. A • Add some live for an hour start- logo is a reflection of a leading private owner further c.10% is owned sugar and car- ing 5.30pm IST. resilient fortress that and operator of football by Silver Lake, a glo- amelise the Order of Play: stands proudly, sur- clubs, with total or par- bal leader in technolo- bananas nice- A) Melbourne City rounding the logo that tial ownership of nine gy investing. 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FC in China, Mumbai and other CSR initia- in colour. • Sprinkle some sugar or pour E) Girona FC Each passenger, each City FC in India and tives. honey on top if you prefer it sweeter. www.newsband.in | [email protected] 8 Friday, 12 June 2020 3285 citizens in Airoli, Turbhe, Kid’s Zone Digha Area screened for Covid-19 NAVI MUMBAI: Under 02 citizens with corona- the guidance of the like symptoms was tak- Commissioner of the en. Navi Mumbai Munici- The medical team of pal Corporation Terna Hospital along (NMMC), Annasaheb with the Municipal Civ- Misal, the Covid-19 il Health Centre con- mass screening cam- ducted a mass screen- paign has been under- ing of 72 citizens at the taken in 5 areas. Dur- Mass Screening Camp ing the camp a total of at Bindumadhav Na- 3285 citizens were gar, Digha. Also, swab checked. collection of 07 citizens In Sector 6, 8A Airo- with corona-like symp- li Division, along with Airoli division, Dr. D.Y. corona-like symptoms toms was done. Riya Singh, Age 15 yrs, Std. 10,m St Mary School the Municipal Civil Patil medical team con- were swab-collected. On Thursday June Health Center, and Dr. ducted mass screening Medical team of 11, a special mass D.Y. Patil medical team of 147 citizens. Amrut Prerna Sevab- screening campaign examined 125 citizens At Sector 3 in Airoli havi Sanstha along will be conducted at and swab collection of Division, along with the with Municipal Civil Sector 10 Nerul, Yadav 03 citizens with corona- Municipal Civil Health Health Center in Hanu- Nagar, Sector 19 Airoli like symptoms. Center, Dr. D.Y. Patil man Nagar, Turbhe and Sector 16 Airoli in Similarly, in the medical team screening area conducted mass the Airoli division, as mass screening camp of 244 citizens was held. screening of 2697 citi- well as Hanuman Na- in Divagaon area of While, 15 citizens with zens. Swab collection of gar Turbhe. Control air quality and humidity and avoid spread of COVID-19 in India: Mansoor Ali, Founder of AMFAH Yutika Patnaik, 6 yrs, Fr. Agnel High School, Vashi By Abhitash D.Singh hygrometer, air deal with many lower temperature NAVI MUMBAI: The quality testing moni- health-related cases have suffered the new study by Chinese tor or through city- impacting various most. India has been experts from Lanzhou based mobile apps industries/sectors lucky to fight the University in north- dedicated to real-time during monsoon due virus from early west China’s Gansu air quality, advised to rising humidity in summer, aided by province, have set Ali. the past. high temperatures alarm bells ringing in “After a four- and humidity levels. India. It has been month lockdown, However, most places forecast that the people have resumed in India are now at positive Covid 19 cases work at their work- the border levels of in the country would places, which may 60% RH levels, and climb to 15,000 per day have poor air quality the upcoming mon- by June 15. However, and humidity levels. soons will only raise giving a ray of hope, Checking humidity these levels higher. Urvi Singhal, Age: 9 yrs, Std. 5th Mansoor Ali, the levels with a hygrome- It is time everyone Avalon Heights International School, Vashi. Founder of AMFAH, ter will allow you to understands the the company which ensure safety for all importance of humidi- deals in air treatment employees. I recom- ty levels consciously solutions says, “There mend this for restau- and its impact, is a way to avoid this rants, malls, salons especially vulnerable dire situation.” Mansoor Ali, Founder of and all establish- spots in COVID- “India’s COVID-19 AMFAH ments”, he added. affected regions like strategy has till now, Ali has been Mumbai and coastal not focused on monitor- Why humidity? highlighting the areas in Maharashtra, ing and maintaining The World Health importance of temper- Karnataka, Andhra humidity levels or air Organisation (WHO) ature, humidity and Pradesh and Tamil quality. The newly has linked maintain- air quality since early Nadu”, he added. reopened workspaces, ing optimum tempera- February and has “Stay conscious, upcoming monsoons ture, indoor air been advocating that track and address the and public areas have quality and moisture the spread of the local area real-time Prayag Ganesh Kadam, Age: 9, Class: Primary, led to high humidity to the spread of the coronavirus is affected air quality and Asmita Special School, Koparkhairane levels across the coronaviruses, respon- by many factors humidity with tem- Dear Young Readers, country. Monitoring and sible for COVID-19. including environmen- perature along with Here is a chance to bring out your creativity and latent talent! maintaining these “Maintaining a tal issues impacting other guidelines for Newsband has a column exclusively for our young readers. levels are the best way balance of air quality differently in the self-protection. These Children send us your drawings, articles, poems etc. along by which we can avoid at PM 2.5 and humid- different regions in steps, along with hand with your Name, School Name and Standard. Either email such a situation”, he ity levels between 40 the world. hygiene, social dis- us or send by post to the following email id :- says. to 60% RH will reduce “International tancing and higher [email protected] or Newsband, Real Tech Park, To track humidity and control the spread trends for COVID immunity, will keep Office No 1313/1314, 13th Floor, Plot No 39/2, Sector 30A, & indoor air quality, of the coronavirus”, affected countries you safe from COVID- Vashi, Navi Mumbai - 400 703 use devices like a vouched Ali as they show that places with 19”, he vows.