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VOL. 14 • ISSUE 29 RNI No. MAHEN/2007/21778 POSTAL REGN. NO. NMB/154/2020-22/VASHI MDG POST OFFICE NEWS IN MLA Ganesh Naik initiates Lockdown announced BRIEF in Uran taluka “24x7 phone service” By Dinesh Pawar mented very effective- 239 new corona URAN: Under Sec- ly in the entire Uran patients in Navi tion 2 of the Commu- taluka,” said Deputy Mumbai nicable Diseases Act, Divisional Officer (Pan- As many as 239 new co- for COVID-19 patients 1897, as well as with vel) Dattu Navale rona patients were report- all the relevant provi- Any person / organi- ed on Thursday. The num- sions of the Disaster zation violating any ber of positive corona cas- The service termed as “24x7 fakat ek phone” will Management Act, provision of the rules es in Navi Mumbai has help the Covid 19 patients seeking medical help 2005, with the prior during this period will gone up to 8,518. So far approval of Hon’ble be dealt with in accor- 5,083 patients in the city By Abhitash D. Singh representatives from are facing shortage of Collector Raigad, the dance with the provi- have been cured. In Navi NAVI MUMBAI: BJP who will try to ICU beds and ventila- entire Uran taluka has sions of other relevant Mumbai, 3,157 patients are Alarmed by the rising tors along with ambu- been declared as con- laws and regulations undergoing treatment at Covid 19 cases in the lances. tainment zone by Sub under the Epidemic Dis- various hospitals. 23, 786 city and the difficulties “If someone is in Divisional Officer Pan- eases Act 1897 Disaster patients have been tested being faced by the res- need of an ambulance, vel. The lockdown will Management Act 2005. so far. A total of 34,136 pa- idents in getting hospi- he has to go through be implemented from Home delivery service tients have been quaran- tal beds, ventilators, many difficulties,” said 13th July 2020, 5.00 of groceries and vegeta- tined in Navi Mumbai. ambulances etc. Ganesh Naik, BJP am till 16th July 2020, bles will continue from 55,858 patients have com- former guardian min- MLA from Airoli Con- 12.00 pm. “The period 9.00 am to 7.00 pm. pleted the quarantine peri- ister and Bharatiya stituency while speak- can be extended as re- The existing industrial od. Janata Party (BJP) ing with Newsband. quired and the lock- units will continue to Member of Legislative “Through 24x7 Fakat down will be imple- operate as before. MoU for rail Assembly (MLA) from Ek Phone, we will try projects under Airoli constituency to help the patients in RPI to hold state wide MUTP-3 signed Ganesh Naik has getting hospital beds, A Memorandum of Under- started a novel initia- help them. ventilators or ambu- standing (MoU) for rail tive “24x7 Fakat Ek While a number of lances. The facility is protest on July 11, 2020 projects under MUTP-3 Phone” where anyone hospitals in the city available round the was signed between the in the city facing Cov- have been converted clock and the represen- The party is dissatisfied with the Mumbai Rail Vikas Corpo- id 19 related issues can into COVID-19 hospi- growing cases of atrocities against ration, State Government, contact the tals, yet the residents Contd. on pg. 3 MMRDA and CIDCO in Dalits and Buddhists the presence of CM Ud- dhav Balasaheb Thacker- Joint meeting held to increase By Chandrashekhar Hendve leadership of Union ay… NAVI MUMBAI: To Minister of State (More on page 2) protest against the Ramdas Athavale has the capacity of hydropower rising cases of atroci- decided to hold a state Ex-Corporator ties against Dalits and wide protest on July Divya Gaikwad generation in the state Buddhists in Maha- 11, 2020. The mem- rashtra under the bers of the Republican finds the electricity Mahavikas Aghadi Party will take to the bills “unrealistical- Minister of Energy and Minister of Water Resources government, the streets and stage ly inflated” reviewed the water resource capacity of the state Republican Party of protest at tehsil offices Dissatisfied with the inflat- India (RPI) under the and police stations. ed electricity bills issued by By Chandrashekhar Hendve ity in the state. To In the meeting they the Maharashtra State NAVI MUMBAI: State meet the growing de- also discussed the final- Electricity Distribution Com- Energy Minister Dr mand, the Department ization of the draft pany Limited (MSEDCL), Nitin Raut and Water of Energy is trying to agreement of 27 hydro- ex-corporator in the Navi Resources Minister meet the needs of the power projects trans- Mumbai Municipal Corpo- Jayant Patil held a state by purchasing ferred to the Mahanir- ration (NMMC), Divya joint meeting in Mum- large quantities of elec- miti Company on lease Gaikwad has written a let- bai today to review the tricity from coal ther- basis and the pending ter to the state energy min- water resources capac- mal power plants. How- issues between the Wa- ister Nitin Raut and also to ity of the state and how ever, Dr. Raut said that ter Resources Depart- Assem Kumar Gupta to increase the capaci- it is important to find ment and the Mah- (Chairman and Managing ty of the hydropower unconventional energy anirmiti Company. Director) of MSEDCL project. sources to overcome Consideration was seeking an appointment.. There is a rise in the shortage and also (More on page 3) the demand for electric- to curb rising rates. Contd. on pg. 2 www.newsband.in | [email protected] 2 Saturday, 11 July 2020 MoU for rail projects under MUTP-3 signed CR takes steps to safeguard frontline staff by providing them with safety gears By Ashok Dhamija Railways have been providing essential ser- vices for the benefit of the public during the ongoing COVID -19 pandemic for the past By Chandrashekhar Hendve MMRDA and CIDCO in vated Railway track trol on the Central and couple of months in the NAVI MUMBAI: A the presence of CM Ud- between Airoli and Kal- Western Railway’s cen- face of serious chal- Memorandum of Un- dhav Balasaheb va; 63km quadrupling tral zone. lenges to health. The derstanding (MoU) for Thackeray. This agree- of the railway lines be- The Mumbai Urban railwaymen are per- rail projects under ment will accelerate tween Virar-Dahanu Transport Project forming their duties MUTP-3 was signed the following works: (third and fourth rail- Stage-III (MUTP-III) with passion and dedi- between the Mumbai 28km new Railway way lines); Procure- will improve the quali- cation be in the fore- Rail Vikas Corporation, lines between Panvel ment of new trains (47 ty of suburban Railway front or behind the State Government, and Karjat; 3.5km ele- rakes); Trespass con- services in Mumbai. scenes to ensure the A CR Ticket Checking staff smooth running of its with safety gears including services be it Special a portable Public Address Remote Working Made Easy: Here’s a guide to 5 Outstation Passenger / (PA) system is all geared up Parcel trains or the lo- for discharging his duty Must-have Tools and Apps to efficiently manage the Job cal Suburban services without fear MUMBAI: The surge tools and apps that are Slack: Slack is an support you in every- in the major cities Initially 50 such sets in unemployment bound to make the instant messaging, re- day activities–helping across the country in- which has a maximum from the coronavirus working from home mote office communi- people get more done, cluding Mumbai Met- power output of 12W contagion has many in- easy for you: cation tool for teams feel more relaxed, or ropolitan Region. and has a multipoint dustries shifting their Dockabl: Dockabl and remote workers. 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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 Saturday, 11 July 2020 Ex-Corporator Divya Gaikwad finds the Rs 1.5 lakh fine collected in one electricity bills “unrealistically inflated” day from citizens / shopkeepers Seeks appointment with Energy Minister for violating lockdown rules Dr. Nitin Raut to discuss the issue By Abhitash D. Singh previous rates prior to bills till the pandemic NAVI MUMBAI: Dissat- 1st April, 2020 as al- is over. “If the central isfied with the inflated ready we had financial government is giving electricity bills issued crisis due to lockdown. free of cost food to the by the Maharashtra Three different bills poor and needy people State Electricity Distri- should be sent by the then why state govern- bution Company Limit- electricity distribution ment is not giving ed (MSEDCL), ex-cor- company that is one waivers to the poor on porator in the Navi bill for each month, till the electricity bills?” Mumbai Municipal asks Gaikwad. Corporation (NMMC), Speaking with News- Divya Gaikwad has band, Divya Gaikwad written a letter to the said, “I have written let- state energy minister ter to the higher author- NAVI MUMBAI: A lock- 54,340 was collected in was collected by Vashi Nitin Raut and also to ities from Ministry of down has been declared one day on July 7 from division office; Trubhe Assem Kumar Gupta Energy as well as Ma- in the entire Navi citizens and shopkeep- division office collected (Chairman and Manag- harashtra State Elec- Mumbai Municipal ers for not wearing a fine of Rs. 17,500; ing Director) of tricity Distribution Corporation (NMMC) masks, non-observance Koparkhairane division MSEDCL seeking an Company Limited area from July 3 to curb of social distance and office collected a fine of appointment. (MSEDCL) seeking an the growing spread of spitting in public plac- Rs. 6,540; Ghansoli de- Calling the bills as the issue is not sorted appointment in order to corona. However, some es. partment office collect- “unrealistically inflated”, out. MSEDCL should explain the problems citizens have been found As per the records ed a fine of Rs. 18,300. she says the inflated not charge any interest faced by the Navi Mum- to be violating the lock- the civic body collected While in Airoli depart- bills were due to “revi- on the unpaid electrici- baikars due to exorbi- down rules and legal Rs. 70,700 in Belapur ment office Rs. 13,600 sion of tariff, reading ty bills, no disconnec- tant electricity bills by action is being taken node. Nerul Division and Digha Division Of- not taken and miscal- tion should be done of MSEDCL. During lock- against them by Office collected a fine of fice Rs. 1200 was col- culation by MSEDCL.” any consumer due to down many people lost NMMC. A fine of Rs. 1, Rs. 11,500, Rs. 15,000 lected as fine. Gaikwad has asked unpaid bills till the their jobs and few are the Minister as well as Covid-19 pandemic is getting a pay cut. As if MSEDCL to give 100 over,” says Gaikwad. these were not enough, 30 new Covid-19 cases in Uran taluka percent waiver of fixed She has also urged MSEDCL has sent the charges such as wheel- that the consumers exorbitant bills without ing charges, energy should be given six in- any explanation. The Seven patients discharged on Thursday charges, fuel adjust- stallment facilities to senior authorities ment charges, electric- pay the bill and no in- should help the Navi By Dinesh Pawar numan Koliwada 1, have been discharged. ity duty etc. “MSEDCL terest should be Mumbaikars to come URAN: On Thursday Mulekhand 1, Mora 2, Only 157 corona posi- should send the bills on charged on the unpaid out of such problems.” 30 new Covid-19 cases Gowthane 1, Chanje 1, tive patients are under- were reported from Sonari 1. The total tal- going treatment and 9 Uran taluka: Chirle 1, ly in Uran now touch- corona positive patients Uran’s environmental activist Vindhane 1, Chirner 2, es 420. have died till date, said Dongri 1, Jaskhar 3, Meanwhile, 254 Uran Tehsildar conducts tree plantation drive JNPT 2, Khopta 1, Ha- have recovered and Bhausaheb Andhare. By Dinesh Pawar URAN: From 1st July to 7th July, GOVERNMENT OF MAHARASHTRA van mahotsav is celebrated across PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT India by carrying out tree plantation Office of the Executive Engineer drives. But this year, due to the dead- Thane Creek Bridge Division No. 1 ly disease of the coronavirus and the imposition of curfew, the Mahotsav Konkan Bhavan, Navi Mumbai - 400 614 is not being celebrated at a bigger E-Tender Notice No. 01-2020-21 scale. However, Kiran Madhavi, a Corrigendum No. 02 social activist from Ulwe, continued The following modifications are required to be made in E-Tender Notice his work by planting seedlings. Apart from this, 1000 seed balls No. 01 published on 17/09/2019 of Sitaphal, Limb, Neem, etc. were Particulars Published as Modified as sown. Last Date of Tender Sale 10.07.2020 31.07.2020 & Submission MLA Ganesh Naik initiates... lances and also venti- lators and ICU so in Contd. from pg. 1 Opening of bid 14.07.2020 04.08.2020 order to help them get tatives of BJP will ren- Jaywant Sutar, Ex- the facilities, this ini- There is no other change except the above. der suitable help. This Mayor of NMMC said, tiative has been start- No.TCB-1/AB/Tender/449/2020 is the time when with- “ Many people in the ed by Mr. Naik. The Office of the Executive Engineer Sd/- out having any politi- satellite city are facing representatives from Thane Creek Bridge Dn. No. 01 Executive Engineer, cal interest one should lots of problems. Many the BJP will be avail- come ahead to help the are not able to get the able round the clock Konkan Bhavan, Navi Mumbai Thane Creek Bridge Division No.1, needy and poor.” hospital beds, ambu- and help the citizens.” Date: 08.07.2020 Konkan Bhavan, Navi Mumbai www.newsband.in | [email protected] 4 Saturday, 11 July 2020 Post plastic ban demand Custodial deaths in India for bamboo products rises ner and fail to protect No doubt, the police of- the very basic right to ficers have contributed als recently became Having existed as life guaranteed by arti- towards the mainte- more eco-friendly and an alternative materi- cle 21 of the Indian Con- nance of public order organic too. The new al for millennia, this stitution. and their plans are also processing methods are amazingly strong and Custodial violence is enforced with purity, done completely me- versatile plant is a nat- a matter of concern. It activity, vigilance and chanically, rather than urally Eco-friendly re- is aggravated by the description. But more with harsh chemicals. source. Cultivating fact that it is commit- often that, the police Bamboo fibre also bamboo requires no pes- ted by the persons who officers have been has several advantages ticides, herbicides or By Jubel D’Cruz are supposed to be the abused and condemned By C K Subramaniam over other natural plant irrigation, and instead Custodial deaths in protectors of the citi- for torturing the public, Bamboo is one of the based composites. For relies on natural rain- police stations never zens. particularly those who largest members of the one it is the fastest fall. Just like the lawn end in the country. The Custodial violence are in custody and de- grass family and is the growing woody plant in in your backyard, bam- lack of action against and abuse of police pow- tention, and inflicting fastest growing woody the world. Certain spe- boo has a self-replenish- the criminals in police er is not only peculiar injuries to their life and plant on the planet. Its cies have been known to ing growth cycle, so no uniform is to be blamed to this country but it is property. growth rate varies ac- grow up to 35 inches in need for replanting ac- for the recurrence of also widespread. How- In almost every cording to the soil and a single day. The sec- tivities that result in such incidents. The ever, in our country it state, there is an in- climate, and is best ond advantage of bam- soil erosion or damage force that is supposed to is considered second to crease in frequency of known as a major food uphold the laws are rou- none. It has been a con- deaths in police custo- source for pandas. Bam- tinely found misusing cern of the internation- dy, generally prescribed boo is also used for cu- and disrespecting the al community because by the newspapers as linary and medicinal laws of the country. We the problem is univer- lock-up deaths. News- purposes in many parts often hear of custodial sal and the challenge is papers, almost every of the world, as well for deaths in police stations almost global. day carry reports of as- construction materials, but no probe is conduct- Due to certain un- sault, torture, rape, furniture, textiles, mu- ed. scrupulous activities of and death of persons in sical instruments, bicy- Custodial violence is a handful of policemen, police custody. cles, clothing and more. the latest example This feature As a packaging materi- of how police bru- has attained such al, bamboo is strong, tality results in an alarming pro- durable and sustain- the loss of lives. portion that it is able. It is one of the The police respon- affecting the cred- more remarkable natu- sible for the deaths ibility of the rule of ral materials available of Tamil Nadu res- law and order and to us. The Economist idents, P. Jeyaraj also the adminis- recently quoted that and Bennix on tration of the crim- bamboo is literally, the boo fiber composites is to the surrounding en- June 23 at the inal justice sys- green equivalent of the abundance of bam- vironment. Further- Sathankulam tem. Hence, there plastics. This, because boo across the globe. more, bamboo produces police station in is an urgent need it is renewable and low- Coupled with being ex- up to 35% more oxygen Tuticorin need to to examine the is- carbon. It also said tremely light and elas- than trees, thus help- be brought to jus- sue in depth to de- bamboo is now part and tic, bamboo seems to be ing to offset carbon-di- tice as soon as possible. the esteemed image of velop criminal jurispru- parcel of our packaging a sustainable, environ- oxide emissions. It’s I hope the case reaches police is getting van- dence and also to make material. mentally friendly, and easy to see why bamboo a speedy conclusion be- ished at the speed of the police officers ac- There are plenty of advantageous alterna- is a favorite when it cause the police have knots. We see that the countable for their acts biodegradable and non- tive to petroleum based comes to sustainable political powers and are arrested persons, the and omissions. The In- petroleum based plastic products. materials. also shielded by the gov- undertrials and sen- dian Constitution has alternatives, but many It is no secret- Bamboo is one of the ernment. tenced persons are conferred many rights do not provide the light- there’s a lot of garbage best Eco-friendly prod- Custodial violence treated in subhuman on the citizen of India weight, durability, or out there. From plastic ucts in the world, It means torture in police conditions. The right to and its importance convenience of plastics. bags and bottles to for- cleans the environment custody. Torture is no know for which offence needs no explanation. But, there is one prod- est-guzzling paper and has no pollution. doubt an international a person has been de- Hence, the courts as uct that seems to be on mills, everyday prod- Usage of bamboo prod- phenomenon but the in- tained is frequently well as the police offic- the rise as a sustainable ucts are wreaking hav- ucts like: bamboo cidents are much more breached by the detain- ers, that is, the Law and biodegradable al- oc on our environment chairs, bamboo house- in developing countries ing authorities. Enforcement Officers of ternative to plastic. in a plethora of ways. hold things like bamboo and the overall situa- Though interna- the State should strive Bamboo Fiber Compos- Fortunately, people are houses are unique. tion in India is far from tional laws criminalise to prevent anyone from ites are a result of mix- becoming increasingly With the banning of being satisfactory. torture, torture enjoys committing a breach of ing bamboo fiber into a aware of this. The ne- plastic and plastic Custodial deaths are unprecedented license the same. polymer matrix, res- cessity for sustainable, made items, bamboo perhaps one of the in India. Torture seems Custodial violence ins, or glue, resulting in earth-friendly and recy- can become a suitable worst crimes in a civi- to be legalised in India. including torture and a lightweight, biode- clable materials in the substitute to overcome lised society governed The methods of torture deaths in police lock- gradable plastic alter- manufacture of every- the ban on plastics very by the Rule of Law. adopted by government ups strike a blow at the native. The new pro- day items has become much. There are numerous officers involve gross rule of law, which de- cesses used in the man- apparent, and consum- The writer is a freelancer cases where the police forms of inhumanity. In mands that the powers ufacturing of bamboo er demands are in- from Sanpada, Navi Mum- officers have misused recent years, third de- of the executive should fiber composite materi- creasing as a result. bai their powers on people gree torture and custo- not only be derived from and have toyed with dial deaths have be- law but also that the their lives. The police come an intrinsic part same should be limited officers who are regard- of police investigations by the law. ed as the custodian and and the injury inflicted The writer is a freelancer guardian of law, act in on the prisoners is based in Mumbai just the contrary man- sometimes unbearable. www.newsband.in | [email protected] 5 Saturday, 11 July 2020 HEALTH AND NUTRITION Blooming flowers spread positivity By: Arun Kr Shrivastav stay in shanties next to have seen tree planta- For all those who their plants spread on tions by CIDCO’s hor- Balanced Nutrition have chosen to make the footpath. And, no- ticulture department. Ulwe their homes, body seems to mind But what can make role in the growth and ly made is good for there is a definite ad- their flowery presence. your walk on a rainy development of the health. Once the food vantage -- the and breezy day body. Carbohydrates is kept in the refrig- place is clean and here a special ex- provide energy to the erator and then re- beautiful. On the perience is the body. Proteins help to heated several times one side is the sea wild growth of veg- repair worn out tis- before eating loses its and on the other, etation and little sues. Fats provide nutrients. Now dur- the remnants of sweet flowers heat and maintain ing this lockdown peo- the glorious Sahy- blooming from body temperature. Vi- ple are eating home adri. During the most unexpected tamins are important made food only which monsoon, the en- places. for the health and is a sign of better tire area looks “Living in the By Bhavani Swaminathan wellbeing of an organ- health. This is also even more beauti- city in a mostly Ingesting proper ism. Minerals help the the need of the hour. ful, with patches home-to-office ex- amount of food is the body to grow and de- Today I would like to of green becoming istence, we have key for good health. velop and also help in share a recipe which bigger and colorful long forgotten our We need food that regulating the body neither super healthy flowers bursting links with nature. yield energy, that fuel processes. Hence its not bad. Once in a into bloom. In this backdrop, our systems and pro- important to take ut- while we can make “During the it’s a sheer plea- vides us with carbo- most care of our such delicacies and ongoing lockdown, sure to watch the hydrates, proteins, health by supplying satisfy our taste the one business monsoon and the fats vitamins and good nutrition to the buds. So lets have a that saw growth is wonderful change minerals. Each nu- body. Any food that is look at the ingredi- the roadside that it brings trient has to play a home made and fresh- ents for biscuit cake. nurseries. As about in our people are surround- forced to ings,” says a Biscuit Cake spend their resident who Ingredients time indoors, manages to Marie : 18-20 they are reach the Cocoa Powder : 3 tsp spending Pond and Baking soda : 1 tsp more time Park in Sec- Baking Powder : 1 tsp tending their tor-9 every Warm Milk : 250 ml terrace gar- morning de- Rock sugar : 50 gms dens. More spite the Method customers strict lock- Grind biscuits into fine pow- are coming down. der. Now mix all the dry ingredi- and even “What I ents. Add warm milk little by lit- their average spend is With the onset of love the most are the tle till you get the right consistency. Grease baking pan and pour the bigger than before,” monsoon, various gov- ordinary tiny flowers. mixture. Bake in a pre-heated oven at 180 degrees for 20 minutes. Once says a nursery owner ernment and non-gov- I don’t know their the cake is cooled, turn it on a plate. Now garnish the cake with grated at Sector-8. ernment organizations names even. The blos- Cadbury dairy milk. The roadside nurs- have taken up planta- soms are so beautiful This is the most easiest cake you might have ever baked and tastes eries that dot every tion drives in the city. and captivating. Walk- yummy! nook and corner of this In the playground ing along the footpath sprawling township near Sector-8, tree sap- and watching the The writer is Nutritionist and Founder of AAKANKSHA : Desire For Wellness. continue to escape the lings have been plant- greenery and flowers is Contact 7021648382; http://aakankshadfw.com. notice of lockdown en- ed around the periph- my favorite during Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and subscribe to our Channel. forcing agencies as the ery. Most of the road morning walks,” he shopkeepers normally dividers in the city explains. City girls wins ‘The Viral Singer’ competition NAVI MUMBAI: City was completely based nounced, me and my Ahuja, Judged by based singing talent on audience votes. As family screamed singers Priyanka Yukta Ganesh Patil the title says “The joyfully, as this was a Bhattacharya who has won ‘The Viral Viral Singer”, the great moment for us,” was also her mentor, Singer’ competition audience gave me the says Yukta smilingly. Sahil Solanki, Kushal which was held highest votes and Special guest for Paul and Vishal recently. A digital bestowed me with the Grand Finale was Kothari, written by reality show was this prestigious title. famous singer Jyotica Anjali Gupta, directed organised keeping the I am so lucky to have Tangri. This competi- by Swapnil Jaiswal lockdown in mind by won the first season,” tion was hosted by and Produced by Ajay Coco High, Algol she said. Miss India Simran Jaiswal. Films and Creative “This competition Kshetra. has taught me so Speaking about many things and her experience, Yukta really kept me busy Send us your problem at said, “This is the during lockdown. I [email protected] first ever reality will always miss this show that I have there was 70% weightage for audi- entire journey”, she with pictures and we will try and ensure won”. weightage for judges’ ence votes, whereas said. “When the that the authorities take action Till semi-final marks and 30% in final, the result result was an- www.newsband.in | [email protected] 6 Saturday, 11 July 2020 Kudos to Modi for banning Tik Tok and 59 Chinese apps Issue : 29 11 July, 2020 By Vinod C. Dixit since its launch in dia. Tik Tok was one of 2017. According to the Top social media Rising cyber crime: A cause for concern the 59 Chinese apps statistics of 2019, a platforms such as Tik- The Covid 19 pandemic and the imposed lockdown, has led to that were banned by whopping 39% of the Tok, Helo and WeChat more and more people spending greater time online. The increase Modi government a few 500 million users of the came under the ambit in the percentage of the population of all age groups connected to days back. Our Union app globally were from of the ban, giving a se- the Internet and the time spent online, combined with the sense of Law Minister Ravi India. Right before the rious jolt to China's anxiety, frustration and fear due to the pandemic and lockdown has Shankar Prasad had ban, India became the dream of setting up a called it a digital strike app’s largest market. Digital Silk Route. Con- provided more opportunities for cybercriminals to take advantage on the Chinese apps. But the troubles with tent sharing platform of the situation and make more money or create disruption. The decision comes at this were also massive. TikTok is the first While cyber crime is not a new phenomenon, but it is taking a a time of heightened According to the sourc- among the list of apps sharp surge during this period all across the globe. Common cyber- border tensions be- es, it is said that the banned. We all know crime techniques, such as phishing, have seen a spike. Phishing is tween India and China. reasoning given by the that Tik Tok in recent the fraudulent practice of inducing individuals to reveal personal TikTok had years, has be- information, such as passwords and credit card numbers through sought to dis- come a tool for fake websites or emails. The information thus collected can then be tance itself members of used for different malicious purposes, including accessing bank ac- from China in a many margina- counts and blackmailing the victims. letter to Modi lised communi- government ties to create Another common online scam taking place in this time of lock- just a day be- their own vid- down are promises of fake investment opportunities. For instance, fore India eos and in ab- there have been instances where emails pretending to relate to the banned it along sence of Tik- government's new grant scheme have stolen money. The hackers with 58 other Tok, the mar- have been taking advantage of the general sentiments of uncertain- Chinese apps. ketplace of ty and are offering lucrative schemes. Since its 2017 launch, government was that ideas becomes smaller. Another cause for concern is the rising cyber crime against chil- TikTok has become one these 59 apps are "en- Recently, in an in- dren. While the schools have started conducting virtual classes, the of the fastest growing gaged in activities prej- terview with India TV, children are getting exposed to threats coming from the internet. social media apps, with udicial to sovereignty actress Ashnoor Kaur, There have been crime like file-sharing abuse, inappropriate con- India serving as its and integrity of India, who has 3.2 million fol- largest user base fol- defence of India, secu- lowers on TikTok, cele- tent, the pornographic contents etc. lowed by the US. Its ar- rity of state and public brated the govern- Although the risk of being attacked will remain, the users can be rival in India in 2017 order." ment's move saying it more vigilant. For instance, there is a need to be cautious with re- opened the doors to Don’t we think PM presented an opportuni- gards to phishing emails and websites, practicing of good cyber hy- fame for many ordinary Modi’s decision to ban ty for India to become giene, using only trusted wi-fi networks etc. are some of the ways Indians. It had reached Tik Tok and scores of self-sufficient and use that can secure the users. Rather than immediately clicking links in 2 billion downloads glo- other Chinese apps is homegrown apps. One emails, it is advisable to look for information from trusted websites. bally, counting 200 mil- being viewed as a slap agrees that TikTok is a The schools on their part can email parents a reminder about lion users in India at on the wrist of Chinese platform that celebrates what can go wrong; how to minimize the risks by being more vigi- the time of the ban. The Communist Party creativity & expres- lant. The par ents should refrain from posting pictures or the videos move to ban Tik Tok (CCP) for making sion. TikTok has not comes in the backdrop moves to grab India’s only objectionable vid- of their children on internet. Internet companies also need to do of the current stand-off territory in eastern eos but is also pushing their part. Most worldwide electronic-communications providers along the Line of Actu- Ladakh and not de-es- youngsters towards un- have issued statements saying they take the protection of children al Control in Ladakh calating ? Nationalists productive life where very seriously and are implementing various measures to further with Chinese troops. of our country now see they are living only for the cause. Among the other it as a warning salvo at few followers and even banned Chinese apps the establishment in dying when no. We can are UC Browser, Helo, China to behave or be always use other apps Likee, CamScanner, ready for more punish- and the best thing is to Letter to the Editor.... Vigo Video, Mi Video ment on the economic have an Indian app. Call – Xiaomi, and front. Ban on Chinese Why should we depend Clash of Kings. In In- apps should thus be on others when we Another great blow to Bollywood dia, TikTok’s success taken as a warning by have educated and able The sudden deaths this year of Irrfan Khan, Rishi Kapoor, Sushant was massive. India has the US Big Tech corpo- youth in our own coun- Singh Rajput, Saroj Khan and now, Jagdeep Jaffrey are great blows to been the biggest driver rations like Twitter, try? the Hindi film industry. All of them have left behind memorable bodies of new TikTok down- Facebook, Google etc to The writer is a freelancer. of work that will continue to set standards for Indian cinema. loads, generating close stay neutral at least in He can be contacted on Jagdeep was a veteran comedian-cum-actor who made his acting de- to 660 million installs their operations in In- [email protected] but as a child artiste in films under various banners like AVM Produc- tions, B.R. Chopra Films and even K.A. Abbas. Later when he acted in ‘Sholay’, he immortalised his ‘Soorma Bhopa- CR takes Besides this, the er, Mumbai Division li’ character. Commercial wing of said “Equipping all He also played memorable roles in films like 'Do Hawaldar', 'Purana steps to... Mumbai Division have frontline staff includ- Mandir' and 'Andaz Apna Apna'. Contd. from pg. 2 provided 1,250 - N95 ing the TCs who are He knew how to make people laugh through his performances, be it hear the instructions masks, and face our corona warriors the mainstream Bollywood movies, Ramsay Brothers’ horror films or in given by the TC staff shields each, 500 PPE and have been provid- cult comedies. adhering to the social kits, 7,000 head cover ing yeoman services He has been a part of several big Bollywood films through the 70s, distancing. This will caps, hand gloves and during the ongoing the 80s and the 90s. He has been a part of more than 400 films in his also be helpful in regu- sanitizers for the ben- COVID -19 pandemic, career. lating passengers at efit of frontline staff with all possible safety He is survived by his sons Javed Jaffrey and Naved Jaffrey. the station when they across its jurisdiction gears will help them to May his soul rest in peace. come to board the Shalabh Goel, Divi- discharge their duties Jubel D'Cruz, Mumbai train. sional Railway Manag- without fear”. www.newsband.in | [email protected] 7 Saturday, 11 July 2020 Five latest shows to watch this weekend

It has been over 3 Bhonsle – SonyLIV Aarya – Disney + Hotstar movies as well as the movie created by Jimmy Sheirgill in the months since the The trailer of A brand new Indian ones that are skipping Yoodle Productions. lead as a Judge. The lockdown was an- Manoj Bajpayee’s thriller web series theatrical release to This film features plot of this series is nounced with COVID much-delayed film joining Disney+ premiere exclusively Jitendra Kumar, of that the Judge’s 18- 19 pandemic situation Bhonsle is out and Hotstar is Aarya. on the digital platform Shubh Mangal Zyaada year-old son sneaks grappling the entire features him in a Based on the Dutch on Amazon Prime Savdhaan fame, in the out in his father’s car world and people were never-seen-before series Penoza, this Video is Penguin. lead as the owner of a and ends up being forced to stay at home. avatar. The actor show will mark Though there isn’t pan-bidi shop. He falls involved in a hit and While social distanc- plays a traditional Sushmita Sen’s acting much clarity on the in love with a pretty run case. The victim of ing subtly became Maharashtrian who comeback. But she’s plotline, it seems the girl living across the his rash driving is a everyone's norm, supports what’s right not the only noughties film’s central charac- street from him. feared gangster’s son another trend that instead of taking the actor returning to the ter is a pregnant lady. However, he is not the who was travelling on widely picked up easier route of being silver screen. Chan- It features National only one. In fact, his his bike. The police are across demographics loyal to his home drachur Singh, of Josh Award-winning actor shop becomes the hub on the lookout for the is the rise in use of state. The movie will and Kya Kehna fame, Keerthy Suresh in the for all of the roadside driver involved in this OTT platforms and be released on 26th also features in this lead and is written and romeos who like this case while Sheirgill’s the demand for June by Promodome series. Created by Ram directed by Eashvar girl. While we adore character is fighting to original content. And Motion Pictures on Madhvani, this crime Karthic. Release Date: Jitendra Kumar’s side with his judicial now that the hunt for SonyLiv. The actor drama also has June 19, 2020 acting chops, this or parental side. The fresh content has plays a traditional Sikander Kher, Namit Chaman Bahaar – Netflix movie comes across as premise and the trailer started, we are easing Maharashtrian who Das and Ankur Bhatia If you managed to a little tone-deaf like of this show seem very it further for you, supports what’s right playing lead roles. watch the new Kabir Singh was. promising and hence it listing down the top 5 instead of taking the Release date June 19’ Saiyami Gupta film, Your Honor – SonyLIV is among our recom- new digital releases easier route of being 2020. Axone, on Netflix last Another exciting mendations of shows you should definitely loyal to his home Penguin – Amazon Prime week, then you might Indian web series and movies to watch not miss this week- state. Release date A new addition to know that Chaman releasing this week is this week. Release end: June 26’ 2020 the women-centric Bahaar is the second Your Honor. It features Date: June 18, 2020 www.newsband.in | [email protected] 8 Saturday, 11 July 2020 Corporate-Government partnership key Kid’s Zone to success of Indian sportsperson at International level: Union Sports Minister By Ashok Dhamija it in addition to support- Highlighting the im- ing other sports". portance of fitness and Sharing his perspec- sports, while stressing tive, ASSOCHAM’s Sr. on the need for corpo- Vice-President, Vineet rate-government part- Agarwal said, “Indian nership in achieving sports are undergoing a these goals, Union facelift. India is identified Sports Minister Kiren as one of the biggest Rijiju encouraged mem- markets for sports. In bers from the corporate fact there are multiple world to get more in- options, from the Sport- volved in this direction ing leagues to Govern- during a webinar titled ment-backed events like “Role of Corporate India ‘Khelo India’ Scheme, for Fit India” which was which focusses on devel- organised by the Associ- oping sports infrastruc- ated Chambers of Com- Union Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju (below) interacting ture in rural as well as merce in India (ASSO- with members of the corporate world and other stake urban areas, encourag- CHAM) in association holders during the ‘Fit India Movement’ webinar ing a sporting culture with Fit India early this education. junior athletes is keep- through competitions, week. He further stated ing in mind his long- and identifying and nur- The Sports Minister that every district in term goal of the 2028 turing young talent.” complimented ASSOCH- the country would have Olympics and that In- Agarwal further Disha Vilassinh Chandel, Class:7 Age:11 AM for taking the lead a ‘Centre of Excellence’ dia as a country cannot said, “It is the opportune Lady Khatun Marium School in promoting the ‘Fit In- which will focus on a be satisfied by winning time to focus on sports as dia Movement’ which particular sport besides one or two medals at the a Priority Sector and was launched by the promoting all other Olympics and should improve the quality of Prime Minister Naren- sports. The minister re- aim higher. “Which oth- infrastructure to drive dra Modi in August 2019. iterated that India can er thing than an Olym- growth. Proper infra- He also said that it is finish in the top-10 of the pic gold medal gives the structural support has essential that fitness is medal tally in the 2028 country so much satis- an impact on the devel- made a way of life as it Los Angeles Olympics faction? If you win a opment of sports talent helps in developing a dis- while outlining his World Cup or an Olym- and sports participation tinctive sporting culture plans said, “Winning pic gold, it boosts the en- at the grassroots level. for the country. Sharing 10-12 gold medals is tire country’s morale,” Having said that, devel- details of the interest usually good enough to he said. opment and mainte- among the educational get into the top 10 of the In his interaction nance are dependent on Corona Go by 5 year old Arjun Adige, Sr Kg, institutes as part of this Olympics medal tally. with members from the a large investment, poli- Avalon Heights International School national level moment at We have identified 14 industry, the Minister cy support and technical grassroot level he added, disciplines as priority said the role of corpo- expertise. Although India “As of now 2.5 lakh sports, including Ar- rates in sports had has started investing ag- schools have registered chery, Boxing, Wres- gained much more gressively in sports infra- under the Fit India tling, Shooting, Hockey, prominence than earli- structure, it has a long Movement as of last Fencing etc.. If we see er and it was the right way to go.” week and to achieve such some other sports, we time the sports federa- “The Fit India Move- a thing in just 6-7 will add them to priori- tions, government and ment is an initiative to months is a significant ty sports.” the corporate sector take the nation on a path achievement. Sports has He added, “It’s criti- work together “It is of fitness and wellness. to be seen as a career cal that we start the heartening to see the It provides a unique and option in India and process of talent scout- corporate world come exciting opportunity to viewed as something of- ing and identification as forward to support work towards a healthi- fering dignity and re- early as possible. If we sports, those top ath- er India. As part of the spect. There is no short- spot a 10-year-old boy letes who are identified movement, individuals age of human resources now, he will be 18 when by the federations, they and organizations under- in our country to achieve the 2028 Olympics takes can use facilities devel- take efforts for the this goal. It is important place. Our Khelo India oped by the corporates. health and well-being of that at the grassroots Games are becoming Referring to the suc- self and fellow Indians,” level that we promote very popular, if we spot cess story of Inspire In- said ASSOCHAM’s Sec- sports culture, and we potential, we will pick stitute of JSW group, retary General, Mr Deep- will be encouraging them up even if they which has already been ak Sood. He added, “The schools to adopt all kinds have not won a medal providing training facil- ‘Fit India Movement’ will of activities to encourage at the Khelo India ities to top wrestlers, jav- help bolster sports which sports and fitness, for Games. We will have a elin throwers he added “ is going to be the next big which he is in discussion talent identification “His Ministry has industry in India. In de- with the Union HRD scout in every region made certain policy veloped countries, sports Minister that sports will and in every sport.” changes so that each contribute around 2 to 4 become more than an The Minister added corporate will be ad- percent of total employ- Ayush Chaurasia (10 yrs), Std V, extra-curricular activity, that the reason he start- vised to adopt a certain ment as it opens a vari- DAV International School, Kharghar (4) to be an integral part of ed a TOPS scheme for discipline and focus on ety of career profiles.” Vol 24  No 5Navi Mumbai  11 - 17 July 2020 RNI No. 71478/97 Pages 4 Price Re.2 My aim is to eradicate coronavirus Special audit committee verifies complaints from the state: Uddhav Thackeray received against Fortis Need support from Navi Mumbaikars too in winning the battle with the pandemic and Neurogen Hospital NAVI MUMBAI: The the documents and By Abhitash D. Singh NMMC and Navi Mum- Navi Mumbai Munici- found that a deposit of NAVI MUMBAI: The bai Police are working pal Commissioner An- Rs 25,000 had been tak- Maharashtra Chief in tandem for the bene- nasaheb Misal has en by the hospital. As Minister Uddhav fit of the citizens. The formed a special audit the hospital expenses of Thackeray while inter- citizens too should sup- committee following the complainant pa- acting with the media port the government complaints received by tient were borne by the said that his main aim machinery and strictly the citizens over pri- Mediclaim policy, the as of now is to eradicate follow the norms laid vate hospitals charging deposit was credited to coronavirus from the down by the govern- exorbitantly for treat- the bank account of the state. Maharashtra is ment.” ment of Covid-19. complainant by RTGS number one in the “I appreciate all the The committee, after reimbursement to country with more to compete with each pital for Covid-19 at organisations, NGO’s, which is being headed the hospital by the con- than 2 lakh corona pos- other even in the realm Vashi Exhibition Cen- hospitals, doctors and itive cases. CM said of politics. It is time to tre. We are also plan- also individuals who that he needs support come together and win ning for 200 ICU bed are working day and from all the citizens as the battle against the hospital in Navi Mum- night in helping the well as organisations coronavirus. This is an bai. In comparison with state government fight and individuals from unprecedented situa- Mumbai, Thane and the pandemic,” added Navi Mumbai too in tion and we should col- Kalyan Dombivali mu- Maharashtra CM. curbing the cases of lectively fight against nicipal corporations, He further added, coronavirus in the it. In Navi Mumbai I re- the cases in Navi Mum- “Monsoon has already state. ally appreciate the bai municipal corpora- set in and it will also Speaking with work undertaken by tion’s jurisdiction are bring monsoon related Newsband the state CM the local administra- less.” health issues. The citi- Uddhav Thackeray tion. They have come Thackeray said, “I said, “It is not the time up with 1200 bed hos- appreciate the way Contd. on pg. 2 CM Uddhav Thackeray launches Mahajobs portal by the additional com- cerned insurance com- missioner Sujata Dhole pany. Examination of visited Fortis Hospital the documents revealed To cater to need of prospective employees and at Vashi and Neurogen that the system of re- Hospital at Seawoods, turn of security deposit employers in a transparent fashion Nerul following com- in the payment of pa- plaints. Manoj Mahale, tients treated under the By Ashok Dhamija The online website Accounts Officer Shy- Mediclaim policy was NAVI MUMBAI: With http://mahajobs. am Patil and Maruti generally the same. a view to boost the Ma- maharashtra.gov.in Rathore met the com- However, the chairman harashtra economy aims to make available mittee members and of the committee sug- and provide a kick start job opportunities to pro- verified the documents gested that the hospital to industries across spective employees related to the com- should write an under- various sectors, as part across 17 sectors in- plaint. taking regarding the of the 'Mission Begin cluding Engineering, In the complaint re- period of return of the Again', Chief Minister Logistics, Textile, IT, ceived by the civic body, deposit along with the of Maharashtra, Ud- Pharmaceutical it was stated that the discharge card in the dhav Thackeray on among others is devel- deposit money of the future and this was ac- Monday launched the oped by Maharashtra complainant patient cepted by the hospital 'Mahajobs Portal’ for Industrial Develop- was not refunded by the management. providing recruitment ment Corporation Fortis Hospital. Accord- Similarly, while ex- to skilled, semi-skilled (MIDC). It can be ac- Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray launching the 'Ma- ingly, the Special Audit amining the docu- and unskilled employ- hajobs Portal' for connecting prospective employees and Contd. on pg. 3 Committee visited the Contd. on pg. 2 ees. employers hospital and verified www.newsband.in | [email protected] 2 11 - 17 July, 2020 NMMC Chief holds meeting

Issue : 5 11 - 17 July 2020 with medical officers Difficult time Lauds “Turbhe pattern” for controlling the corona cases The recent hike in the prices of essential commodities like food grains, fruits and vegetables have depressed the sentiments of the mass- NAVI MUMBAI: The and instructed them to day lockdown in the es. Ironically, even those welfare sectors which are considered noble Commissioner of the search for at least 20 entire Navi Mumbai and essential like education and medical facilities have become far too Navi Mumbai Munici- persons in contact with Municipal Corporation expensive, crippling even the average middle class families. pal Corporation the corona and find out area on July 3, a 7-day To some extent, the rise in prices is unavoidable due to varying de- (NMMC), Annasaheb their health condition lockdown was declared mand and supply situation vis-a-vis rapidly increasing population in In- Misal held an online and check and isolate in 12 special restricted dia. Unfavourable weather conditions also result in price hike. Further, meeting with the med- them as required. This areas from June 29 on- ical officers of all the 23 led to the planning of wards in areas where lack of warehousing facilities, cold storages also result in the post har- civic health centres contact tracing and the a large number of co- vest losses. However, more than anything else, the major reason for and lauded the effective search for people with rona cases were found rising prices is lack of any timely effective measures taken by the gov- measures undertaken ernment departments to check malpractices of unscrupulous traders in Turbhe, which had who create artificial shortages and charge exorbitant prices. Moreover, been listed as Red Zone in India, inflation or price rise is not just an economic concept but they by the Central Govern- are also a political tool, often used by the opposition parties to launch ment. The measures, attack on the ruling government. known as “Turbhe Pat- Today, to provide even the basic education to their wards has become tern” helped in control- a Herculean task for an average man. It has become almost impossible ling the cases in the for many parents to muster the huge sums which are often demanded region. as donations by many schools. In the face of strict orders by the govern- “After the Turbhe ment, the word donation has now been toned down and new words like Stores was listed as a ‘deposits’ or ‘charities’ have been coined which ultimately mean one Red Zone by the 7, spe- and the same thing- drain of finances of the common man. cial attention was paid corona symptoms. As 15 days earlier. Dur- Similarly, over the past few years, the prices of medicines have steadily to this area and the per the instructions at ing this period, door-to- gone up, while the medical facilities have woefully deteriorated. Even contact tracing was the government level, door mass screening for the treatment of common ailment quite a large amount is spent on carried out. Twenty contact tracing should campaigns were con- four individuals were be carried out within ducted in those 12 ar- medicines while the treatment of deadly diseases will soon become the traced who had come 72 hours. Recognizing eas and more than 1 privilege of very few. in contact with the co- the importance of this, lakh citizens under- A slight rise in prices is not a bad thing. It accounts for the growth in rona-infected patient. he directed to focus on went Covid-19 health economy rise in employment, better scales for workers etc. However, This led to complete speeding up the work. check-ups. “Swab tests sudden and acute rise in prices causes an all-round spiral effect on pric- control of the growth of “This is because soon- of the suspects were es that makes the life of common people miserable. There is a rippling corona infections in the er a person with symp- taken and were quar- effect resulting in an overall recession, sluggish economy and black area within 15 days. toms of Covid-19 is antined. This mass marketing. This method, known found and treatment is screening campaign is It is high time that the government plans a regular and an effec- as “Turbhe pattern” started, the sooner the being implemented in tive system of maintaining control on rising prices of at least essential has been very effective,” corona chain will other areas of the commodities and life saving drugs, to offer some relief to a common said Misal. break,” explained Mis- NMMC area, where a man from this increasing burden of rising prices. Parties after parties He interacted with al. large number of coro- assume power with a pledge to bring an end to the spiralling prices as the medical officers Prior to the an- na is found,” said Mis- their main electoral plank. But so far, none seem to know the reason through web meetings nouncement of a 10- al. or have done anything in this regard other than blaming the previous government for the unfortunate price situation. If prices of essential My aim is to rus in the state. The taken by the NMMC commodities continue to rise unchecked, it will not be long before a diversified conglomer- Commissioner Annasa- large section of the society will find their place below the poverty line eradicate... ate of Tata group is heb Misal and the Navi graph. Contd. from pg. 1 helping tirelessly from Mumbai Police Com- zens should take more the first day of the an- missioner Sanjay Ku- care during monsoon. I nouncement of the lock- mar. They are working thank the Tata Group down and it is support- hard to ensure that peo- Special audit payment amount was partment of the Gov- for supporting us and ing the government in ple get proper facili- checked, the committee ernment of Maharash- standing with us from many ways. I really ap- ties.” committee... observed that it was in tra, the rates of hospi- the start of the pan- preciate the generosity Aslam Saikh, Contd. from pg. 1 accordance with the tal services are dis- demic.” of the people of Maha- Guardian minister of ments relating to the Government Circular played on the board in Aditya Thackeray, rashtra who are with Mumbai City District payment of the com- dated 21st May 2020. such a way that they State Tourism and En- the government in its said, “The state govern- plainant patient belong- “The aim of the spe- can be easily seen by the vironment Minister fight against coronavi- ment is not taking any ing to the Neurogen cial audit committee is citizens in the viewing said, “It is really a rus. This is not the chances and is fearless- Hospital at Seawood to resolve the complaint area. Similarly, the tough time for everyone right time for opposi- ly taking various steps Nerul, it was found that within 72 hours of the number of beds avail- in Maharashtra. With tion to involve in poli- in order to get rid of the patient also had a receipt,” said civic able in the hospital is the number of cases in- tics. They too should coronavirus. I have kidney disorder in ad- chief, Annasaheb Mis- also displayed there and creasing in the state it support us and help in complete faith that in dition to covid. So the al. “In both these hos- it is kept up to date and is a matter of concern eradicating the virus.” the coming days, the patient was treated for pitals, it was observed the information is sent but we are confident Aditya further add- state of Maharashtra both the illnesses. Ac- that as per the order of to the Corporation,” that with dedication we ed, “I really appreciate will be totally free of cordingly, when the the Public Health De- added Mr. Misal. will soon end coronavi- the initiatives under- Covid-19.”

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. 71478/97 • ABC Certificte No. 133/2107 Phone : 2087 0513 / 2781 5380 Telefax : 2781 5380. e-mail : [email protected] website : www.newsband.in www.newsband.in | [email protected] 3 11 - 17 July, 2020 Lockdown brings eerie Avadhut Tawde, Chief of Uran silence back on streets Municipal Council transferred By Dinesh Pawar URAN: Uran Munic- ipal Council Chief Offic- er Avadhut Tawde has been transferred to the post of Administrative Officer in Pimpri- Chinchwad Municipal Corporation, Pune. Avadhut Tawde served as the Chief Of- ficer of Uran Municipal Council for two years. Office Superinten- dent Officer Anil Jagdani, Engineer ZR By Arun Kr Shrivastav livelihood of many is recorded by infrared Mane, Municipal Em- NAVI MUMBAI: The people. thermometers. The ployees Union Working return of absolute “During the period support staff is President Madhukar Santosh Pawar, work- present on this occa- lockdown in areas of relaxation, vegeta- equipped with hand Bhoir, Labor Leader ers and employees were sion. under the Panvel bles, fruits, meat, and gloves, masks, and municipal corporation fish vendors had face shields. However, has once again started to put up their other supermarkets brought an eerie stalls on the road- are not showing so PCMC should take over the silence on the streets sides. A few more much attention to in Ulwe. entrepreneurial minds precautions and the hospitals run by the Trusts The number of had taken big shops business seems to be vehicles has signifi- on rent and started a going on even past 2 By Chandrashekhar Hendve large and the num- transmitted to other cantly come down, business of vegetables pm. PANVEL: The ber of patients in family members as with autos and taxis and fruits on a scale Other roadside residents of Panvel rural areas of well,” said a resident. completely off the nobody would find makeshift shops such City Municipal Panvel are also ”The number of roads. However, the viable in the pre- as vegetable and meat Corporation Covid patients NMMT buses are COVID era. But just sellers as well as (PCMC) allege in Panvel plying with a few when this seemed to motorcycle repair that with the Municipal passengers from become a new normal, shops have installed Covid 19 cases Corporation essential services. the lockdown has put plastic curtains behind rising day by and rural “Before the lock- paid to all such which their shops and day, the num- areas are down was imposed hopes,” he explains. services are on. ber of beds in touching 200 once again from July Meanwhile, the The Pond and the hospital for mark per day. 3, the city had started supermarkets such as Park in Sector-9 Covid 19 There are coming back to its Reliance daily needs where women from treatment is three hospitals normal self. Garment stores in Sector-9 and nearby Kopar village insufficient. giving treat- shops, mobile shops, Sector-19 have put up come for washing The residents ment for Covid autos, and other notices stating that clothes is seeing fewer have demanded 19 in Kalam- business activities had they would be open visitors but is not the PCMC should increasing. Due to boli. These hospitals begun in the relax- only from 11 am to 2 completely empty. take over the Trust non availability of are inadequate. The ation that existed pm, with 2 pm being Construction run hospitals under beds in the hospital, PCMC should imme- before July 3,” says a the cut-off time to activities that had its jurisdiction so the Covid positive diately take over the shopkeeper in Sector- close the shops for all begun on a cautious that the patients get patients have to stay trust-run hospitals,” 17 market. such outlets. note during the treatment on time. at home. As a result, said another resi- But the latest At the Reliance relaxation period have ”PCMC area is the virus gets dent. round of lockdown has store, customers are once again paused. once again hit the given hand sanitizers The writer is a freelance normal life and and their temperature journalist based in Ulwe Help the fishermen By Chandrashekhar Hendve ister. CM Uddhav tended by state Indus- activities in the state, NAVI MUMBAI: Many parts of the On June 3, 2020, a cyclone in tries Minister Subhash which was not right. state have been adversely affected Raigad district damaged hundreds of Thackeray... Desai, Skill Develop- He shared that the con- due to Nisarga cyclone last month. thousands of homes and thousands Contd. from pg. 1 ment Minister Nawab cerned ministry of his Raigad district, the epi-cen- of hectares of orchards. cessed by employers/ Malik , Minister of government will dis- tre of the Konkan, has been “There is dissatisfaction industries also. As of State for Industries cuss the issue with the hit hardest by the cyclone. among the people over the now, it is only for the Aditi Tatkare and La- industrialists and try Although paper panchnama delay in getting government citizens who are the bour Minister Dilip to alleviate their diffi- have been implemented at help. The fishermen have 'sons of the soil' or do- Walse Patil, via video culties. the government level in these suffered huge losses, their miciled persons. conferencing. The CM further areas, but in reality no help- boats, nets, farms and fish “This portal aims The Shiv Sena Su- urged the authorities ing hand has reached yet, feed have been damaged. Gov- at making local man- premo Thackeray ex- to take a regular stock said All India Seafarer and ernment assistance is ur- power and employment pressed his anguish of how useful the por- General Workers Union gently needed as they can opportunities available that several industries tal turns out in terms President Sanjay Pawar and repair boats only during the to companies and were sacking workers of how many of the ap- BJP Yuva Morcha Thane-Palghar rainy season. It is important that workers respectively” or resorting to pay cuts plicants actually get District Secretary Sanjay Pawar and they finish the repairing work by shared CM Thackeray at a time when the gov- jobs using the online Working President Abhijit Sangale. ‘narial poornima’ to enable them to during the portal ernment is allowing platform in order to They have demanded help and have resume fishing after that,” said launch which was at- resumption of business ensure transparency. sent a letter to the state Chief Min- Pawar. www.newsband.in | [email protected] 4 11 - 17 July, 2020 Shringar – online sari contest 10,000 police personnel to be organised by Vsisters recruited in state: Anil Deshmukh By Dr. Veena Adige patta, rings, toe rings, winner was Priya NAVI MUMBAI: The anklets, hairstyle and Shenoy. Vidya Rao and Home Minister took decision in light of law & continuation of the lock- hair ornaments were Savitha Joshy bagged down period brings worn by many partici- the consolation prizes. order situation created by pandemic & lockdown waves of negativity and pants. Youngsters like six despair. To neutralize The judge Bharati year olds Hiranya By Abhitash D.Singh Tuesday around 5,435 from office away from this, Vsisters, an all NAVI MUMBAI: State police personnel had the public. woman group of Navi Home Minister, Anil tested corona positive This year the state Mumbai, has been orga- Deshmukh has an- police also had to can- nizing various online nounced the recruit- cel its annual recruit- contests to keep the 70 ment of 10,000 police ment drive which is odd members busy, ac- force in order to con- held every summer to tive and in good spirits. trol the situation cre- fill up the vacancies. Vsisters started with ated by the pandemic Anil Deshmukh a fancy dress contest in and the lockdown. further giving more April which was fol- Speaking with information said, "I lowed by online music Newsband Correspon- had a meeting with contest. This had mem- dent Anil Deshmukh Deputy Chief Minister bers and their families said, "A meeting was Ajit Pawar on Tues- participating from even held in this regard day and also the Chief the US, UK, Switzer- and it was decided that Minister Uddhav land and Singapore. 10,000 additional po- Thackeray, who gave Next came selfie pics of lice personnel will be approval for recruit- all the members, an recruited soon. We ing 10,000 more police arts and craft contest need to relieve the load and 1,089 of them had personnel." and Table settings con- Nayak , make up artist Shenoy, Nyshita Kud- on the stretched force active infection. Till Without disclosing test. who specializes in brid- va and five year old Ar- battling the Covid-19 date 71 police personnel more details on how the The latest was the al make up and shrin- jun Adige also clicked pandemic. The pan- have succumbed to the recruitment drive will Shringar-sari contest gar, who anchors many themselves with the demic and the lockdown dangerous coronavirus. be held Deshmukh where twenty contes- cultural events and who contestants. in the state has creat- The Police Commis- said, " The recruitment tants draped saris in is a part of the Village “We clicked some re- ed a fear type of situa- sioner of Mumbai as drive will present a good Gujrati, Bengali, Maha- Music club and Kala ally memorable pics tion among masses and well as Navi Mumbai employment opportuni- rashtrian, Coorgi and Coast which propagate during this contest,” extra police force is the have asked the police ty for young men and even an Odissa Santali music and fine arts, said Poornima Agni. need of the hour." men aged above 55 with women in Maharash- Panchi style. Colourful found it difficult to de- “It did take our According to the comorbidities to either tra's villages and cit- rich silk saris brought cide as all entries were minds off corona for a data by police as of on stay at home or work ies." out from the cupboards very good and beautiful. few hours,” said Anjani after a long time were Veena Shenoy, was Pai. ironed and draped beau- adjudged the first prize “The contest was A fumigation tifully. winner. She had draped excellent and interest- The solah shringar her sari in Bengali style ing and we are happy drive was was done by many. Bin- and had all the solah with the entries,” said di, kaajal, nath, maang shringars. Savitha Nayak and carried out at sindoor and maang tik- The second prize Sudha Kamath, the or- ward no. 99, ka, bangles, bazuband, winner was Swapna ganisers. mehendi, alta, kamar- Kamath and the third Sector 27 at Air India Society in Seawoods Darawe. Ravindra Ithape visits ward no 91

A tree was uprooted due to gusty winds near post office in Sector 7, Vashi (By Chan- drashekhar Hendve) For inserting advertisements in NEWSBAND Corporator and Leader of the House Shri Ravindra Ithape inspected Ward no. In 91 Divakar - 9867529915 Vijay - 9867529919 Sector 17, Sector 19 and Sector 13, along with the office bearers of the society. The Rampreet - 9867659921 residents of State Bank of India and Bank of India raised many issues, especially the underpass on the highway. They also demanded pruning of the branches of the trees. Off : 2087 0513 / 2781 5380 Ravindra Ithape promised to solve the problem immediately.