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21 December VOL. 13 • ISSUE 195 PAGES 10 • PRICE ` 1 2019 SATURDAY RNI No. MAHEN/2007/21778 POSTAL REGN. NO. NMB/154/2017-19/VASHI MDG POST OFFICE NEWS IN NMMC Chief aims for No place to walk BRIEF Pedestrians forced to walk on roads as traders occupy marginal 2 poisonous snakes pothole free roads found on railway space in APMC market tracks at Turbhe Railway Station Civic body plans to use duct and trench The Turbhe RPF per- sonnel with the help of technology for laying cables snake catchers rescued two poisonous snakes that had crawled to the Turbhe Railway Station. On Thursday, at around 7.30 pm, there was commotion at the station when the pas- sengers saw two poison- By Chandrashekhar Hendve Market and Merchant ous snakes on the railway NAVI MUMBAI: Chambers, have track…(More on page 3) Although the Navi encroached upon the CIDCO appeals Mumbai Municipal pavements, forcing citizens to vigilant Corporation (NMMC) the pedestrians to risk while purchasing has initiated a cam- their lives by walking home paign against unau- on the road. Taking note of the ris- thorized construction, There is already a ing fraudulent cases in hawkers and illegal parking problem in By Abhitash D.Singh succeeded in properly for road digging. land dealing, the City and encroachers, the the market at Matha- NAVI MUMBAI: To en- executing the plan than Misal said, “Many Industrial Development market premises in di Bhavan. The road sure that the roads in in the New Year the cit- roads get dug up twice Corporation (CIDCO) Sector 19, APMC is connected to all the the satellite city are free izens will have pothole and thrice for laying have urged residents to be appear to have been five markets and from potholes, the Com- free roads in the satel- cables. The constant vigilant while entering into overlooked. The missioner of the Navi lite city.” digging not only dam- any land transactions and traders in Jalaram Contd. on pg. 2 verify the documents… Mumbai Municipal He further added, “I ages the roads but also (More on page 10) Corporation (NMMC), have instructed and causes harm to the oth- Annasaheb Misal has asked all the officials to er utility cables. The of- Rs 14,880 stolen from a watch shop ordered all the officials avoid digging roads as ficials should now keep A burglar who went to to avoid digging of the much as possible so a check on agencies a watch shop in Kharghar roads and instead use that there will be a less which keep on applying Sector-6 on the pretext the latest technology for damage to the road. We for the permission for of getting change, de- laying cables. have been regularly get- digging roads. They camped with cash of Rs. NMMC Commis- ting complaints from should also ensure that 14,880 from the shop. The sioner Annasaheb Mis- the citizens about the the road which has been burglar first diverted the at- al said, “The civic body bad condition of roads.” dug up are repaired and tention of the woman in the is planning to use the Civic Chief has redone on a priority ba- shop and then removed the duct and trench tech- asked the deputy and sis.” money from the cash nology to lay cables so additional municipal Surendra Patil, counter… that the contractors commissioners and also NMMC City Engineer (More on page 3) and officials do not dig the city engineer to re- roads repeatedly. If we view the applications Contd. on pg. 2 www.newsband.in | [email protected] 2 Saturday, 21 December 2019 Two men posing as police rob old CHANGE OF NAME I have changed my name from MRS. KAISARESHAMIZA woman’s Jewelry worth Rs. 1.25 Lakh ALAUDDIN HODEKAR to KAISARESHAMIZA RIZWAN MAHDEVI as per affidavit dated 18th December 2019. Nerul police launch search for the duo

By Crime Reporter Nerul. Last Tuesday removed his chain that jewellery had NAVI MUMBAI: A 68- Sumati left the house and kept it in his been kept safely. After year-old woman, who at 9 am as she pocket. He also asked examination, they lives in Nerul was wanted to go to Sumati to remove her handed back the robbed of her jewellery Siddhivinayak Temple jewelry and keep it in purse and went away. worth Rs. 1.25 lakh at Dadar. She was her purse and intro- The theft came to by two men who posed waiting for the bus at duced himself as the light when later as police officials. The the bus stop near cop. Sumati checked her Nerul police have Terna School. One of Sumati followed purse and found launched a search and the con cops came in suit and kept her jewellery missing. are investigating the a rickshaw and said jewellery in the She then realized that case. that there has been purse. The con cops those cops were fake The victim, rising cases of chain asked her to show and then immediately PUBLIC NOTICE Sumati Salyan, 68, snatching in the city them her purse so filed a complaint at NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN PUBLIC AT LARGE THAT [1] stays in Sector-10, and he himself that they can ensure Nerul police station. Mr.CHETAN DEVDAS PUTHRAN & [2] Mr.DEVDAS R.PUTHRAN, Owners of Flat No.6, on the Second Floor, in the Society’s Building known as “SUNDER SWAROOP CO- NMMC Chief.. OPERATIVE HOUSING SOCIETY (Proposed)”, situated on Plot Residents organize Contd. from pg. 1 Nos.231 & 232, at Village Shirvane, Navi Mumbai. The following said, “It is indeed a good Original documents of the aforesaid Flat are reported lost, misplaced initiative and if imple- and not traceable inspite of diligent search and a Property Missing programmes to discuss CAA Register No.4133/2019, dated 17-12-2019, is lodged with the Nerul mented earnestly, the Police Station, Navi Mumbai. By Chandrashekhar Hendve organised by Shivani silent rally to protest roads in the city will a). Original Agreement for Sale dated 16-03-1994, executed between NAVI MUMBAI: Citi- Ojha and Rohit Mal- against CAA is being not be dug up for lay- Developers, M/s.KALPAVRIKSHA CONSTRUCTION zens have organised hotra at Shivaji Chowk, organised from Nerul ing cables. We get reg- COMPANY and Mr.RAJENDRA HEMCHAND BHANDARI. various programmes to Vashi at 5 pm. CAA will Station (E) at 4 pm. Ac- ular complaints from b). Original Possession Letter dated 16-03-1994, issued by the discuss the Citizenship be discussed at length cording to the organiz- the citizens about the Developers, M/s.KALPAVRIKSHA CONSTRUCTION COMPANY and Mr.RAJENDRA HEMCHAND BHANDARI. Amendment Act in the and why the citizens er, Parvez Mansuri, bad condition of roads. My Clients represented that the aforesaid documents are not deposited city. should support it would “CAA may not be Anti- This will, hopefully, with any other person or authority or institutions as a security or dealt On 21st December a be highlighted. Muslim, but surely help in solving the with any manner whatsoever. programme has been On the same day, a Anti-Indian.” problem.” All persons having or claiming any share, right, title or interest of any nature or claim or demand whatsoever in to or upon the said Flat or goods are forced to which are already are parked on either any part thereof, arising under sale, mortgage, gift, lease, conveyance, No place... exchange, trust, lien, maintenance, lispendence, attachment or charge walk on the roads, narrow as the vehicles sides. No action is Contd. from pg. 1 or otherwise howsoever are hereby requested to make the same being taken against known in writing to the undersigned at the following address, within 15 hence there is a such illegal en- days from the date hereof. Any claim not made in writing as aforesaid, huge influx of croachment,” shall be deemed waived or abandoned or given up or released or vehicles. In the angrily says Shilpa relinquished and the said Flat in question will be dealt without any absence of proper Dasgupta, a reference or regard to any such claim, demand, right, title, interest and parking areas, the benefit and ignoring the same. resident of Vashi. Sd/- vehicles are parked APMC is a Suresh K.Nair LL.B., LL.M, D.H.R.M, D.C.L. on the streets, thus wholesale market ADVOCATE HIGH COURT, MUMBAI. constricting the and the goods are C-1/8/2:3, Sector-2, Vashi, road. The traders priced reasonably. Date : 21-12-2019 Navi Mumbai-400 703. with a view to Hence, people from display their goods, even Mumbai and occupy the pave- suburbs of Navi SPECIAL OFFER ments due to which Mumbai including CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENT ON REAL the pedestrians are retail traders come ESTATE (Buying /Selling /Paying Guest etc.) forced to walk on to the market. A 20 word classified in NEWSBAND the roads. “While we do “Pavements taken action will cost you only Rs 200/- + GST have been against illegal for direct buyers and sellers. constructed for encroachers but For details, call : 20870513, 27815380 the convenience they resume of the pedestri- their activities ans. But in again. We will be ATTENTION READERS APMC market, taking action While every effort is made to check the genuineness of these are being against illegal party/parties inserting ads in this paper, we cannot be held used by the encroachment responsible for the truthfulness of its contents. The publish- traders to soon,” said ers, Editor and/or the staff cannot be held responsible for display their Sameer Jadhav, any loss or damage due to transactions that they may enter goods. Those who ward Officer, into guided by the ads. come to purchase Turbhe, NMMC.

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 21 - 26 December 2019 2 poisonous snakes found on railway CIDCO appeals citizens to vigilant tracks at Turbhe Railway Station while purchasing home in Navi Mumbai RPF jawans rescue both snakes At the time of purchase of the premises, ownership of the land, fees to be paid should be taken into account with the help of snake catchers By Crime Reporter al agreement with the the developer etc. while NAVI MUMBAI: Tak- developers. Without purchasing a house in ing note of the rising any such legal transfer, Navi Mumbai. fraudulent cases in any charges for land CIDCO has clarified land dealing, the City levied to the developer that if the landowner and Industrial Develop- may be levied on the suffers financial losses ment Corporation (CI- new homeowner, says a due to a dispute be- DCO) have urged resi- press release from CI- tween the original land- dents to be vigilant DCO. Therefore, CI- owner and the develop- while entering into any DCO’s Managing Di- er, CIDCO will not be land transactions and rector Lokesh Chandra held responsible. verify the documents. has appealed to the cit- Hence, the citizens are It is observed that izens to make sure that advised to exercise cau- in many cases, the the developer is the of- tion and check the land project owners under ficial leaseholder of the ownership rights, pend- the 22.5% scheme had land, whether the ing charges, occupancy given the land for devel- transfer of the land has certificate etc. before opment through mutu- been made legally to purchasing property.

By Crime Reporter Upon receiving two snakes, which NAVI MUMBAI: The information, Turbhe were by then had A man found dead in a car Turbhe RPF personnel RPF Senior Inspector crawled under a with the help of snake PK. Vishwakarma wooden sleeper. As the catchers rescued two along with Assistant station was crowded, in Belapur Village poisonous snakes that Police Inspector it took almost half an By Crime Reporter had crawled to the Warekar rushed to the hour to catch the was addicted to police rushed to the Turbhe Railway spot. They asked the snakes which were NAVI MUMBAI: A alcohol. On December spot and recovered the Station. On Thursday, commuters to step poisnous. The snakes man was found dead 11, 2019, Shivaji went body. Shivaji’s body at around 7.30 pm, aside and called the were later released in in a Wagon R car to work in his Wagon had bloated and had there was commotion snake catchers. the forest. Fortunate- parked in Sector-20 in R car. It was common started to decompose. at the station when Snake catchers- ly, no one was hurt in Belapur village on for Shivaji to stay The police have sent the passengers saw Suhas Shinde, Ajay the incident and the Friday afternoon. The away from home for the body for autopsy to two poisonous snakes Salunkhe and Arjun local services were not deceased, who has 10 to 15 days for work ascertain the reason on the railway track. Rathore- caught the disrupted. been identified as hence his family for his death. Police Shivaji Sadashiv didn’t find anything found Shivaji Gunjal’s Gunjal, 39, had left fishy when he didn’t address with the help Rs 14,880 stolen from a watch shop the house on Decem- return home after of his car’s number ber 11. It is not yet leaving on 11th plate. By Crime Reporter to Chembur owns a called the owner Karan clear what exactly December. However, Later, the family of NAVI MUMBAI: A bur- watch shop called Pre- Gurusingh. However, caused Shivaji Gun- at around 12 noon on the deceased rushed to glar who went to a watch mium Time LLP in as the shop was closed jal’s death. NRI police Friday, Shivaji’s body the hospital to identify shop in Kharghar Sec- Sector 6, Kharghar. At on December 13, the have taken the body was found in a Wagon his body. It is still not tor-6 on the pretext the time of burglary, a owner went to the shop into custody and have R car parked in front clear what exactly of getting change, de- shop assistant Rupali the next day to have a sent it for autopsy. of the Siddhivinayak caused Shivaji Gun- camped with cash of Rs. Dhumal was at the cash look at the CCTV foot- The deceased Building in Belapur jal’s death, it is said 14,880 from the shop. counter. The burglar got age in the shop. While Shivaji Gunjal, used village. that he died naturally. The burglar first divert- into the shop and asked going through the foot- to stay with his family After receiving NRI police are cur- ed the attention of the for a change of Rs. 500. age it was noticed that in Ghansoli. Shivaji, information of the rently investigating woman in the shop and He gave the assistant On December 12, the who was a labourer, incident, the NRI the incident. then removed the the change of Rs 500 and burglar had come into money from the cash took a whole 500 rupee the shop in order to get counter. This incident note from her. He tried change. Rupali who was was caught on the to divert her attention at the cash counter was CCTV camera of the and took Rs 14,889 from busy with another job. shop. With the help of the cash counter and The burglar reached the the CCTV evidence the ran away. Meanwhile, cash counter’s desk police have filed a theft before closing the shop where all the money was complaint and are at around 9 pm, shop kept and stole Rs searching for the bur- manager Vidya counted 14.880. glar. the daily dealings, and Karan Gurusingh Karan Gurusingh noticed shortfall by Rs has lodged a complaint (38) who lives in Ti- 14,880. with Kharghar police laknagar, which is close She immediately station.

Send us your problem at [email protected] with pictures and we will try and ensure that the authorities take action Selfie point that has been created at Navi Mumbai-Vashi Mini Seashore is receiving an overwhelming response (Photo courtesy Sumit Renose) www.newsband.in | [email protected] 4 21 - 26 December 2019 Piaggio launches Ape’ Electrik Tribute to veteran actor A range of E-Autos powered by advanced Shreeram Lagoo Lithium Ion Smart- batteries is set to By C.K. Subramaniam was born in Satara dis- cine in Pune, India and An ENT surgeon, a trict, Maharashtra, Tabora, Tanzania in revolutionize last mile mobility in India legendary actor, the- India to Dr. Balakrish- the sixties but his the- atre person mainly na Chintaman and Sa- atre activity through MUMBAI: Piaggio Vehicles Pvt Ltd economy mode etc provided for ad- known for his Marathi tyabhama Lagoo, the Progressive Dramatic (PVPL), a 100 % subsidiary of the vance assistance to drivers. Ape’ E- plays, activist and a eldest of four children. Association in Pune Italian Piaggio Group, European City customers will be given a super thinker Dr Shriram He attended Bhave and “Rangaayan” in leader of the 2Wh sector and India’s warranty of 36 month/ 1 lac kms. Lagoo passed away in High School, Fergus- Mumbai continued leading manufacturer of small com- (Whichever is earlier) along with free Pune, aged 92. He is son College (Universi- when he was in India. mercial vehicles today launched scheduled maintenance for 3 years known for his charac- ty of Pune), and B.J. Finally, in 1969 he be- their new electric range, Ape’ Elec- which is the best offering in this ter roles in films and Medical College in came a full-time actor trik, and marked its entry into the space. The company is also offering has acted in over 100 Pune, India. on Marathi stage, de- electric vehicle segment. Ape’ Elec- an introductory 3 year AMC pack- Hindi and Marathi Shreeram Lagoo buting in the play “Ithe trik will have full range of electric age at a nominal cost of Rs.3000/-. films, over 40 Marathi, started acting in plays Oshalala Mrityu” writ- vehicles across various categories Ape’ E-City is easy to own and Hindi and Guja- ten by Vasant with Ape’ E-City being the first prod- promises greater earnings. It aims rati plays, and Kanetkar. uct launched under the Ape’ Electrik to provide a noiseless, comfortable has directed over He was the range. ride to its passengers with zero emis- 20 Marathi first protagonist The new Ape’ E-City offers a rev- sion making it a vehicle for new & plays. He is con- of the famous olutionary driving experience with transforming India. sidered one of the Marathi play zero emission with nearly no noise Ape’ E-City comes with an intro- greatest actors of Natasamrat and vibration making it a next gen- ductory ex showroom price of Rs. Marathi stage written by eration last mile mobility solution 197000/- (Ex-New Delhi). during the sec- Kusumagraj for urban India. It comes with vari- Speaking on the occasion, Mr. ond half of twen- (Vishnu Vaman ous class leading features making it Diego Graffi, MD & CEO of Piaggio tieth century. He Shirwadkar) and has also been very is best remem- vocal and active in fur- while attending Medi- bered for that role. thering progressive cal School. Once bitten He has a legend sta- and rational social by the theatre bug, he tus in Marathi cinema, causes, for example in continued his dramat- where he has done 1999, he and social ac- ic activity through the many memorable mov- tivist G P Pradhan be group “Progressive ies which include suc- undertook a fast in Dramatic Association” cessful movies like support of anti-corrup- which he started with Sinhasan, Pinjra, tion crusader Anna like-minded senior Mukta And many Hazare. He won the friends like Bhalba more 1978 Filmfare Best Kelkar. Meanwhile he His wife, Deepa La- Supporting Actor trained as an ENT goo is also a noted the- Award for Hindi film surgeon in Mumbai in atre, television and Gharaonda. His auto- the early fifties and film actress. biography is titled practised in Pune for 6 RIP veteran actor Lamaan , which years before going to Shreeram Lagoo. means ‘the carrier of Canada and England The writer is freelancer goods’. for additional training. from Sanpada, Navi Mum- a unique proposition with advanced Vehicles Pvt. Ltd. said, “Ape’, a brand Shreeram Lagoo He practised Medi- bai Li-ion batteries, automatic gear box, with a trust of more than 29 lac hap- superior power and torque, no gear py customer is paving the way for and clutch, doors for safety, full dig- the Indian electric revolution with Speeding car fatally knocks ital cluster. Ape’ E-City is the first 3- the Ape’ Electrik range and Ape’ E- wheeler to have smart swappable City as the 1st offering. At Piaggio, batteries. The swappable battery con- we believe in providing path break- down a pedestrian cept is being brought in association ing solutions in the last mile trans- By Crime Reporter nessman in Sanpada. Shinde was rushed to with Sun mobility, a leader in elec- portation segment with best in class NAVI MUMBAI: A After leaving from work, the hospital after being tric mobility battery technology. Sun- technology offerings to our custom- speeding car fatally Shinde was crossing the critically injured in the Mobility will provide a Quick Inter- ers. Piaggio Group has a rich heri- knocked down a pedes- road near the flyover at accident, but was pro- change Station network which will tage of developing Electric technolo- trian on the Sion Panv- Sanpada on the Sion nounced dead on admis- enable Piaggio Customers to just gy over the last 15 years which we el route on Tuesday Panvel route and was sion. Swap and Go in a few minutes. Cus- have leveraged to develop these class evening. heading towards the Sanpada police have tomers can also experience an app leading products for India. We have The deceased, who Sanpada train station. A registered a case enabled eco-system to check battery developed both Swappable & Fixed has been identified as speeding car that was against the driver of the charge, recharge, locate swap sta- Battery technology solutions to serve Jagannath Shinde, 49, heading towards Mum- car (MH-43, AJ 2060) tions etc. the varied needs of the customer. For stayed at Ghatkopar bai hit Shinde who was responsible for the acci- Showcased also was the Ape’ E- Swappable technology, our partner- and worked for a busi- crossing the road. dent. city FX prototype with a Fixed bat- ship with Sun Mobility will enable tery concept. This will make the Ape’ customers to experience a very in- Electrik range giving options to cus- novative, smart and unique swappa- tomers to choose between swappable ble smart battery eco-system in In- & fixed battery concepts in the fu- dia. We have faith that with the gov- ture. ernments focus on EVs in the 3 Ape’ E-City is equipped with a first wheeler category and Piaggio’s own in category digital instrument clus- vision of developing innovative EV ter with information like state of solutions, mass adoption of EVs is a charge, drive modes, service alerts, near reality.” www.newsband.in | [email protected] 3 Saturday, 21 December 2019 Horizon Fiesta showcases journey of Happiness from roots to wings

Young students present a colourful ensemble during the two day Horizon Fiesta By Ashok Dhamija students present a performance through ‘Horizon Fiesta’ colourful ‘Ensemble’ a Play interspersed the two day grand based on a beautiful with dance showcas- Annual Day Pro- story sprinkled with ing five scenes which gramme of New various scenes foot- depicted the need for Horizon Public School tapping performance physical fitness, social A stage performance highlighting the need for leading a harmonious life and Penguin Kids, and conveyed an wellbeing, intellectual fullest. It showcased tation showcased an to grow in life and Airoli based on twin subtle message that development, emotion- an ‘ethos inspiring array of spell-binding help one to soar skies. themes ‘Happiness’ ‘Happiness is what al balance and spiritu- vision’ formulated by talents of students Life is a beautiful and ‘Roots to Wings’ you think, what you al harmony as essen- the school ‘Education and was a grand journey from ‘Roots to showcased a harmoni- say and what you do tial components for to Excel’ affair. The five scenes Wings’. Live each day ous and enthralling are in harmony’. The upliftment of one’s “‘Horizon Fiesta’ depicted the harmoni- to the fullest. It musical extravaganza graceful and the well- life. the two day Annual ous relationship on showcased an ‘ethos which depicted an coordinated acts of These components Day Programme of physical, social, inspiring vision’ array of spell-binding tiny tots left the are like roots which our school this time intellectual, emotion- formulated by the talents of students. parents enthralled. help one to grow in was based on the al and spiritual front school ‘Education to Held on the13th and The Day two, the life and help one to themes ‘Happiness’ which are essential Excel’ “ said Dr. 14th of December talented students soar skies. Life is a and ‘Roots to Wings’ . components of one’s Nicholas Correa - 2019. sustained their energy beautiful journey The harmonious and life. It balanced Executive Director Day one of the and vigour with the from ‘Roots to Wings’. enthralling musical properly they are like cum Principal of the Fiesta saw the young endearing stage Live each day to the extravaganza presen- roots which help one institute. 60 photographers from NM & Mumbai attend photography workshop by Nikon Photographers were imparted knowledge about wedding photography

By Abhitash D.Singh photography work- NAVI MUMBAI: shop for both profes- Nikon School India sional and amateur in association with photographers from the Navi Mumbai both Navi Mumbai Photographer Wel- and Mumbai so that fare Association they learn the knitty (NMPWA) organised gritty of the wedding wedding photography photography. As the workshop on Friday workshop was 20th December, 2019 organised in Four at Hotel Four Point Point hotel, which is in Vashi. The work- centrally located, it shop was held was convenient for between 9:30am to both the Navi Mum- 2pm and the entry bai and Mumbai’s was free for the Sandeep Suryawan- photographers. professional photog- shi who were the Satish Jadhav, raphers as well as mentor for the Senior Photographer for budding photog- workshop. who has worked with raphers. Ganesh Gharat, leading newspapers 60 photographers President of Navi said, “The wedding from Navi Mumbai Mumbai Photogra- photography work- and Mumbai partici- pher Welfare Associ- shop by Nikon pated in the work- ation who was School India was shop and they were leading the workshop really an enriching happy with the said, “We, in associa- experience for all the knowledge they tion with Nikon professional as well gained from Navin School India, organ- as budding photogra- Krishanan and ised the wedding phers.” www.newsband.in | [email protected] 4 Saturday, 21 December 2019 Dronacharya Award Winner Gopichand aims to address coaching needs through Badminton Gurukul Sets up 28 training centres across at 14 cities across India

By Ashok Dhamija The Indian badmin- ton scenario has under- gone dramatic change in the last few years. Indian players’ domi- nance on the world stage stands testimony to the fact that the sub- continent has emerged as a badminton power- house on the global are- na. And to continue this up charge India needs to do a lot more not just in the development pro- (L to R) Former India international Mitesh Harjinis, ex-World Railway Games gold medalist Asawari Parmar, former national champion and coach grammes at grass root Anil Pradhan, TVS Logistics Group vice-chairman Mr Ravikumar Swaminathan, Badminton Gurukul Founder and Director Pullela Gopichand, level but in the field of Goldman Sachs India Chairman Sonjoy Chatterjee, Badminton Gurukul Founder and Managing Director Supriya Devgun, Olympians Aparna Popat coaching as well. Bad- and Anup Sridhar during the official launch of the Badminton Gurukul at MCA Club in BKC on Thursday. minton Gurukul, an dergoing training un- Director of Badminton initiative by former All der 20 former national Gurukul said, “With England Champion and international bad- the kind of results we’ve and current Indian na- minton stars. The sim- had in the internation- tional coach Pullela ple yet short premise is al arena, and the unex- Gopichand whose illus- to bring on board the pected boom badminton trious wards include best coaching talent in has seen in the last few Olympic medallist Sai- the country and set up years, a lot of badmin- na Nehwal and PV a structured and sys- ton courts that have Sindhu with his co- tematic programme to come up, and conse- partner former inter- provide youngsters the quently there is an in- national shuttler Su- opportunity to learn a creased requirement priya Devgun. sport and in grain a for quality badminton Badminton Gu- healthy lifestyle. coaches across the rukul, in partnership Talking about the country. Keeping all with the Tata Group initiative during a this in mind, Badmin- and associate partners press conference in ton Gurukul have come TVS Logistics Group, Mumbai today, the up with this unique have set up 28 training Dronacharya Award knowledge sharing fo- centres at 14 cities winner Pullela Gopic- rum where we are in- across India where Pullela Gopichand interacts with kids at a badminton clinic, even as Aparna Popat hand, who is also the Contd. on pg. 9 1000+ students are un- looks on, during the official launch of the Badminton Gurukul Mentor, Founder and RCS Vashi Christmas celebration spreads message of Love, Peace & Joy

Montessori students enact a skit depicting the birth of Lord Jesus Christ By Ashok Dhamija and nature sing, “ a nour Pastor Jimmy Jo- NAVI MUMBAI: “Joy to verse from Bible seph - United Pentecos- Enthusiastic students spread the message of love, peace and joy the world, the Lord has The Montessori Sec- tal Congregation and come, Let earth receive tion of Ryan Christian Cina Mathew - Head- students who show- that had been put up to unison. her King, Let every School Vashi organised mistress of Faith For- cased the true meaning remember the Birth of “The Joyous time heart prepare Him a Christmas pro- mation School at St. of this forthcoming fes- Lord Jesus Christ. has come back again room, And Heaven and gramme on Friday Thomas Catholic tival through various Beautiful and melodi- with loads of wishes nature sing, And Heav- 20th December 2019. Church, Vashi wit- performance. This in- ous carols too were sung love, Peace and joy. en and nature sing, And The event which was nessed an active partic- cluded a heart touching by the enthusiastic Contd. on pg. 7 Heaven, and Heaven, graced by Guest of Ho- ipation from the young skit with a Tableau Montessori choir In www.newsband.in | [email protected] 5 Saturday, 21 December 2019 FROM THE CAMPUS Your views on the commercialization of festivals?

With the growing needs and demands of individuals in a Festivals are roots of our nation which connects the sig- country like India which has a population of 1.3 crore nificant part of various religions. Individuals from ev- people, for the majority, it isn’t easy to survive when it ery community share and care in such festivities. Un- comes to meeting ends. Every passing day presents an- fortunately, festivals have become commercialized thus other challenge to life and to deal with it one looks to taking away the real essence of celebrations. Example, family. And what better way to bring family together during Ganesh Chaturthi each sectors have Ganpati than festivals. The celebration of light and love. But there structures which causes road alteration that results in are some who try to pry unconditioned profits out of some- road blocking and in those each sectors number of hous- thing so pure and basic. No festival is complete without celebration which es have Ganpati structure too rather each sector can group up and coordi- involves sweets and food and with people commercializing this industry, nate by getting one Ganpati Murthi, as such resulting in cost- cutting, indulging in festivities has become a luxury that not everyone can afford. Eco-friendly and actual togetherness shared within the society. Diwali From the perspective of a common man, I believe this culture should be Festivals can be celebrated with more lights and least use of crackers to brought to a stop and those taking profits off of people’s happiness must avoid air pollution and to lit up the city with lights for dew days. Holi can be taken under scrutiny. be celebrated using “Dry Holi” concept of using more use of colors and less Aryamanna Shrivastava, S.Y BMM, Pillai College of water to prevent water wastage. Komal Mistry, TY BMM Journalism, Pillai College Christmas! It’s all about creating joyful memories with our loved ones and sharing a special bond with them but What’s the first thing that comes to my mind when I somewhere in this modern world we’ve lost the essence hear festival? If you had asked me this 10 years ago, it of Christmas and it has become Materialistic rather than would’ve been Diwali ke crackers, Ganpati ke homemade spiritual. So this year let’s focus on forging new bonds, sweets, Holi ke colours. However now, the crackers have sharing love and believing in Christmas miracles. Wish converted into the new, limited edition designer lehen- you all a Merry Christmas! gas, and I don’t know when the homemade, mouthwater- Megha Patil, S.Y Bsc. Biotech, ICL College ing sweet got converted into sugar-free, low calorie, taste- less food items. I don’t know when we started to invest so much of our time and money into such materialistic things over our cul- I think I’m not the only person for whom festivals have tural and traditional ideals and beliefs. I wish we could go back to the time become synonymous with sales and offers rather than when festivals were all about spending time with family and friends, learn- celebration and having fun. Gone are the days when we ing more about the true meaning behind the festivals and just having fun truly enjoyed ourselves and celebrated each festival for rather than running behind this consumerist world that we have become. what it symbolized. Now, every festival is about people Avantika Singh, S.Y.B.Com, Pillai College spending money and companies making money. Anushka Menon, T. Y BMM Journalism, Pillai College

I don’t believe in commercialisation of festivals. Because Question for next week: it changes the whole meaning and the reason of cele- brating a particular festival. Your views on introducing uniforms in Alfa Thampi, TY Bsc Nursing, SNDT College Colleges? Age is no bar for Uttam Anna Mane Girls from Karmaveer Bhaurao - An athlete from Sanpada Patil College bring laurel in By C.K. Subramaniam pated in the 65+ events Sangh, Sanpada and is Kho-Kho tournament SANPADA: Age does and performed credit- active in encouraging not come in the way of ably well against all sports in the satellite Uttam Anna Mane, a odds. He won silver city. 66 year old athlete from medals in hammer, dis- He shot to limelight Sanpada, Navi Mum- cus and javelin throw from the year 1992 win- bai. He won four medals in the re- cently held 3rd In- vitation National Masters Athletic Meet 2019 held at Swami Vivekanand Stadium, Raipur, Chattisgarh from 14th to 16th De- cember. Like By Chandrashekhar Hendve Kho-Kho tournament. The Principal of the Pravin Tambe VASHI: In the 13th Earlier, in the Inter- College, Dr. V. S. Shi- playing IPL crick- South Asian Games University western Re- vankar, Chairman of et for Rajasthan that were held at Kath- gion Kho-kho tourna- College Gymkhana Dr. Royals at an age of mandu, Nepal recently, ment held at Akola, Vivek Bhoir and Physi- 48, Uttam Anna Pournima Govind Sak- Maharashtra, three cal Director Mr. Mane at 66 proved pal, a student of Rayat Kho-Kho players of the Bhaskar Hanuwate his mettle in the track events and won a ning 31 Gold, 29 Silver Shikshan Sanstha’s College-Pranali Magar, congratulated all the field winning four med- bronze in triple jump and 18 Bronze medal to Karmaveer Bhaurao Sheetal Bhor, and Rupa- players and wished als in all. event. He is a member prove his worth as vet- Patil, Vashi bagged li Bade- won Gold Med- them a glorious journey Mane has partici- of Jesth Nagarik eran athlete. bagged Gold medal in al. ahead. www.newsband.in | [email protected] 6 Saturday, 21 December 2019 Polycystic Ovarian disease

Issue : 195 21 December, 2019 Symptoms brain. • Obesity • Excess Doctors with a ho- hair growth on face and listic approach believe E waste- A threat to mankind body • Irregular and in- that treatment should Technology today is advancing at an exponential rate. Almost frequent or absent mens- be aimed at setting the every other day there is a new discovery and the consumers are es with infrequent or ab- basic cause right and bombarded with newer and fresher alternatives. We live in a con- sent ovulation •Acne not just targeting each sumer driven society that is constantly buying, upgrading, and re- with greasy skin • Mis- individual problem sep- placing current technology and discarding the old ones. Electron- carriages • Infertility arately in the complex ic waste or e-waste is the term given to describe any electronic Diagnosis of PCOD. Patients have to realise that product, or product containing electrical components, that has A diagnosis of PCOD By: Dr. Firuzi Mehta can be made based on PCOD does not have to reached the end of its usable life cycle. However, as these dis- Polycystic Ovarian the symptom picture the be a lifelong chronic carded products are electronics, they contain many chemicals such Disease (PCOD), also patient presents with, condition. Emotions as lead, arsenic, chromium and dioxins which if not disposed off in known as Stein-Lev- confirmed by blood tests have to be heeded and a proper and scientific manner, may leach into the environment, enthal Syndrome, is a and USG (ultrasonogra- not suppressed. Going causing environmental degradation and a threat to humans and common cause of infer- phy) of the abdomen and out in natural light as animals in the vicinity. tility in many young pelvis. The blood tests much as possible is ben- The two major types of e-waste recycling methods that are used women. In this condi- are done to check the eficial in re-establish- throughout the world are formal and informal e-waste recycling. tion the follicles do not levels of the hormones ing hormonal balance. Formal recycling primarily occurs in more developed countries release the eggs nor- oestrogen, progesterone, Diet should be well bal- anced and full of nutri- due to the increase in the costs necessary to use this method. mally in every menstru- follicle-stimulating hor- al cycle; multiple cysts mone (FSH), luteinising tious items. Junk food Informal recycling facilities are primarily used in developing na- are formed in the ova- hormone (LH), test- should be avoided. Cut tions. ries. It is not really osterone and DHEA. out milk and dairy prod- Ideally, all e-waste should be recycled in formal recycling facil- known why PCOD oc- Women with PCOD are ucts as far as possible. ities. However, because the formal e-waste facilities are costly to curs. The polycystic ova- at higher risk of devel- A regular exercise pro- construct and operate, especially in less developed countries, in- ries are a sign of hor- oping other illnesses gramme should be fol- formal recycling sites are prevalent. The informal e-waste sector monal malfunction. like high blood pressure, lowed. consists of sites that extract the valuable parts of the electronics Hormones can be affect- diabetes, heart disease Homeopathic treat- using crude recycling and disposal methods usually without any ed by a woman’s ment involves a detailed kind of safety equipment such as goggles or gloves or the assis- emotions, thoughts, case taking where- in all emotional, in- tance of technology. Some of the valuable components are removed diet and personal history. A few cases tellectual and phys- primitively and the remaining parts of the e-waste are typically are genetic and run ical aspects of the burned, buried or discharged into waterways for convenient dis- in families, but patient are consid- posal. The process emits toxic chemicals from the e-waste into most cases have no ered before the the surrounding environment and is one of the main reasons for such familial link. main remedy is environment degradation. Many of the chemicals found in elec- In recent years, in- chosen. Such a cho- tronic components can easily leach out into local water sources, take of milk has sen constitutional find their way in food, and can easily be blown away by the wind and been implicated as a remedy works at transported into the air. Mercury, a heavy metal found in thermo- cause of PCOD be- deep levels setting stats, fluorescent bulbs, and other household items bioaccumu- cause cows are be- right the imbalance in the body. It is seen lates in wildlife, especially fish when mercury is deposited in the ing injected with hor- and uterine cancer. mones to increase milk Treatment that patients respond lakes and streams. production. As it is, Exercise and reduc- well to such treatment Realising the harmful effect of e waste and its impending dan- milk is a hormone prod- ing body weight are im- and regular menstrual ger to humanity, International E Waste Day is being celebrated uct, the hormones in- portant parts of the cycles are soon estab- globally with an aim to spread awareness amongst the masses. jected increase the hor- treatment of PCOD as lished. As the treat- However, by merely celebrating a day will not solve this grave mone content in the they can reduce the risk ment progresses, the problem. We all need to take few steps at individual levels to en- milk which in turn, trig- of developing other ill- choice of medicine shifts sure that there is minimal e waste generation from our end. Man- gers PCOD. nesses. Having regular as the patient im- ufacturers too should also design electronics that are safer and Practitioners who periods is important for proves. Over a period of more durable, repairable and recyclable. This would mean using adopt the holistic ap- the woman to reduce 1-2 years, all cysts in less toxic materials. In addition to recycling, it is also important to proach are aware that the risk of uterine can- the ovaries disappear when there is a problem cer. Since conventional too and the woman can repair and reuse the devices that we have. Additionally, compa- with something so com- medicine doesn’t know lead a normal healthy nies that make products should be made responsible for the man- plex as the ovulation the cause of most of the life without further agement and disposal of their products at the end of their lives. In process, there may be a cases of PCOD, treat- treatment. other words, manufacturers should provide consumers with free problem with the regu- ment is aimed at quell- Dr. Firuzi Mehta qualified and convenient e-waste recycling procedure wherein the consum- latory mechanism of ing the symptoms only. in homeopathic medicine ers can go to the collection centres set up by the company for free the menstrual cycle in Most women are there- in 1997 and then complet- removal, handling and proper disposal of electronic goods. the brain. We know that fore prescribed birth ed her HMD from the The consumers on their part can also help in curbing e waste the brain is affected by control pills and anti- British Institute of generation by resisting to buy a new device until it is absolutely emotional and psycho- androgenic drugs to cre- Homoeopathy, London. essential. It would be ideal if the old product could be repaired but logical factors such as ate cyclic menstrual She recently graduated stress and repressed periods. Women suffer- from the prestigious if it can’t be fixed, it should be resold or recycled responsibly. pain in the past. Where ing from infertility are International Academy of However, before recycling any broken parts should be stored in ovarian functioning is prescribed drugs which Homeopathy, Greece. She separate containers so that hazardous chemicals don’t leak. Many concerned, it has been induce ovulation tem- is also qualified in the NGOs and the civic body have set up red bins where the citizens found that negative porarily. These treat- practice of Mistletoe can dispose off their e wastes. We should make maximum use of feelings about being fe- ments, though helpful, therapy for cancer. She this facility. A small step from our end can help in bringing a big male or feelings of infe- do not address the lack practices from her clinic in change. riority are often of ovulation or the hor- Tardeo, Mumbai. present. monal status of the http://www.homoeopathie.in www.newsband.in | [email protected] 7 Saturday, 21 December 2019

well-known HPAI strain, NCP Corporator Swapna Gawde Avian flu H5N1, appeared in China in Avian influenza—known in- 1996, and also has low patho- formally as avian flu or bird flu genic strains found in North walks out of NMMC GB meeting is a variety of influenza caused America. Companion birds in by viruses adapted to birds. captivity are unlikely to con- Blames NMMC Mayor for not permitting The type with the greatest risk tract the virus and there has is highly pathogenic avian in- been no report of a companion to discuss developmental work fluenza (HPAI). Bird flu is sim- bird with avian influenza since By Abhitash D.Singh about the developmental know why the mayor ilar to swine flu, dog flu, horse 2003. Pigeons can contract avi- NAVI MUMBAI: The work in her area in the does not allow women flu and human flu as an illness an strains, but rarely become Navi Mumbai National- GB meeting. She boy- corporators to speak? I caused by strains of influenza ill and are incapable of trans- ist Congress Party cotted the GB meeting raise the voice not for viruses that have adapted to a mitting the virus efficiently to (NCP) corporator from in the midst of chaos. my own benefit but for specific host. Out of the three humans or other animals. Nerul, Swapna Gawde Swapna Gawde the people I represent. types of influenza viruses (A, Between early 2013 to early walked out from the speaking with the me- Mayor should respect B, and C), influenza A virus is 2017, 916 lab-confirmed human general body meeting dia said, “Whenever I the women corporators. a zoonotic infec- and tore the agenda of take up the issue of de- There is no point in at- tion with a nat- the meeting blaming velopment in my area, tending the meeting ural reservoir that the NMMC Mayor I am asked to sit down when the corporators almost entirely Jaywant Sutar does not and there is no further are not allowed to in birds. Avian allow her to discuss discussion on it. I don’t speak.” influenza, for most purposes, refers to the in- RCS Vashi fluenza A virus. Christmas Though influenza A is adapt- cases of H7N9 were reported to celebration... ed to birds, it can also stably the World Health Organization adapt and sustain person-to (WHO). On 9 January 2017, Contd. from pg. 4 person transmission. Recent the National Health and Fam- When we think about influenza research into the ily Planning Commission of Christmas we remem- genes of the Spanish flu virus China reported to WHO 106 ber Merry Making and shows it to have genes adapted cases of H7N9 which occurred fun. The true meaning from both human and avian from late November through of Christmas is the strains. Pigs can also be infect- late December, including 35 birth of Jesus Christ ed with human, avian, and deaths, 2 potential cases of according to God’s plan The Winners of various competitions were also felicitat- swine influenza viruses, allow human-to-human transmis- who came down from ed by the dignitaries in presence of RCS Vashi Headmis- for mixtures of genes (reassort- sion, and 80 of these 106 per- heaven and sacrificed tress. ment) to create a new virus, sons stating that they have himself for the forgive- which can cause an antigenic visited live poultry markets. ness of our sins in or- Christmas programme competitions were also shift to a new influenza A vi- The cases are reported from der to save us from the under the guidance of felicitated by our rus subtype which most people Jiangsu (52), Zhejiang (21), clutches of evil and give our Respected Chair- guests,” shared Edwin have little to no immune pro- Anhui (14), Guangdong (14), eternal life to those who man Sir Dr. A. F. Pinto Fernando, Headmis- tection. Shanghai (2), Fujian (2) and believe in him. This and Managing Director tress of Ryan Christian Avian influenza strains are Hunan (1). Similar sudden in- was the message be- Madam Grace Pinto. School, Vashi. divided into two types based on creases in the number of hu- hind celebrating the Winners of various their pathogenicity: high man cases of H7N9 have oc- pathogenicity (HP) or low curred in previous years dur- pathogenicity (LP). The most ing December and January. www.newsband.in | [email protected] 8 Saturday, 21 December 2019 Shakti Mohan Announces Season 2 of Break A Leg Kid’s Zone Neeti Mohan and Vishal Dadlani create anthem for Season 2 Santa Claus is MUMBAI: After a suc- in every way. I feel ev- “Break A Leg Season 2 our audience.” coming cessful maiden inning, eryday is a blessing be- is going to be amazing. Spanning across 8 India’s only dance- cause as I never expect- I’m so happy to be part episodes, featuring 8 meets-comedy-meets- ed to be where I am. I of this project. Viewers celebrities, with a du- style web series titled am surprised at every loved the unique con- ration of 20 minutes ‘Break A Leg’ that opportunity to realize cept and found it very each, the series will air marked popular dance- how I am chosen for entertaining in Season starting mid-January preneur and television this.” 1 and I’m sure it’s go- 2020 on Nritya Shakti personality, Shakti Mo- han’s foray into web production, is gearing up for its’ grand Season 2 showcase. The show will chronicle Mohan’s effort in bringing to- gether non-dancer per- sonalities give a go at professional dance styles aside of engaging in candid anecdotes, dancing drills and face- off battles. The title track of Season 2 is composed by Nikhil Krishnan, Std 1, Harsh Upadhyay with Reliance Foundation School, Koparkhairane. Vishal Dadlani and Nee- ti Mohan on the vocals. Produced by Nritya Adding on Vishal ing to be even more epic YouTube channel and Shakti and ITW Play- Dadlani states, “Shak- this time around. I am aims to engage with worx, the video is di- ti is a dear friend and certain that all dancers over 20 million viewers. rected by Dance Plus someone I admire for worldwide are going to Season 1 featured per- judge Punit J Pathak her dedication to dance love it.” sonalities like Apar- and features the stun- and dance education. Speaking on the col- shakti Khurana, Ritiv- ning Mohan sisters. Her show, Break A Leg, laboration, Mr. ik Dhanjani, Shrishti The title track was while also hilarious, Sidharth Ghosh, CEO, Dixit, Karan Wahi, launched today in pres- showed us in Season 1, ITW Playworx states, Mallika Dua, Abish ence of Shakti Mohan, that anyone can really “The new age audience Mathew, Kashyap Neeti Mohan, Punit J dance. Season 2 will be and marketeers are con- Kapoor and Namit Das. Pathak and Sidharth even bigger and better! stantly seeking for Having freshly col- Ghosh (CEO, ITW The title song by Harsh catchy content and we laborated with DJ Bra- Playworx) at JLWA, Upadhyay has a great are looking forward to vo for The Chamiya Bandra. groove and I really en- our association with Song, the “Dance Plus” Talking about the joyed singing it, as well Break A Leg Season 2 and “Dance India new season Shakti Mo- as shooting the video! in collaboration with Dance” superstar is han states, “Dance like Working with Neeti Shakti Mohan and currently busy with her they say speaks a uni- Mohan is always a joy, Nritya Shakti. This is dance studio Nritya versal language and I so overall, I guess all I just the beginning of an Shakti which will host am super excited to pro- was doing was having exciting journey and we a series of workshops duce and present Sea- a good time!” endeavour to produce with experienced dance son 2 of Break A Leg. Elaborating further engaging content that teachers from across Suraj Kotiyan, Vocational, It’s going to be unique Neeti Mohan states, captures the pulse of the globe. Swami Brahmanand Pratishthan

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This is not just coaching, but many porate support. Talking about the Tata group’s Badminton Gurukul is an initiative by Padma steps ahead of that. These players have experi- partnership with Badminton Gurukul, Brand Cus- Bhushan Pullela Gopichand supported by several enced elite coaching programmes first hand and todian, Tata Sons, Harish Bhat, said, ”We are de- former Olympians and International / National played at the highest level to understand the hard lighted to partner with Badminton Gurukul, an champions and players, both past and present. The work and rigour required to succeed at the top initiative that will bring together the best coach- outreach is from grassroots programmes to enthu- level. This is an excellent combination and I am ing talent in the country on one platform and help siastic adults, and this will hugely increase the sure it will improve the quality of coaching across youngsters to pursue and excel in the sport through badminton playing population in India. India and will lead to a greater talent pool across a structured and systematic programme. For Their focus is on contributing significantly to- the country.” nearly a century, the Tata group has been com- wards introduction of a strong and sustainable The former India international, who is also the mitted to developing the Indian sports landscape physical literacy programme across India. They Founder and Managing Director of Badminton and has supported sportspersons across disci- make excellence accessible by having on board Gurukul, Supriya touched many hearts when she plines. We believe that sports has the potential to highly skilled and trained coaches (Gurus) per- said, “With Badminton Gurukul, we are trying to act as a catalyst for positive social change and sonally hand picked by Pullela Gopichand who will restore dignity and respect for our coaches, give a plays an important role in building a healthy and work with and mentor the students supported by second wing career for our ex-achievers, put to- inclusive society.” a strong standardised curriculum, solid infrastruc- gether high quality professionally-run events, Ravikumar Swaminathan, vice-chairman of ture and the latest technology available. standardise operations and bring in a curriculum, TVS Logistics Group, associate partners of Bad- The aim is to institutionalize the sport of Bad- and with all these, we are trying to institutional- minton Gurukul, added: “At TVS, we understand minton give a second wing career opportunity to ize the sport. Through Badminton Gurukul, we the importance of corporate support for sports and ex-achievers. It is also a social story where even are trying to make sport a way of life and teach sportspersons, and we found that in complete sync beginner students get good sparring experience, our kids to look beyond medals. For us, the suc- with the Badminton Gurukul initiative. It is not access to inter Badminton Gurukul tournaments, cess parameter is not the amount of money one only helping the growth of the sport in the coun- and if they show potential then a path forward earns, it is the number of lives we touch, whether try but also helping the sportsperson grow. It gives can be shown to them to excel in the sport. www.newsband.in | [email protected] 10 Saturday, 21 December 2019 Miss India 2019 visits her school in Panvel By Ryhea George role in enhancing her PANVEL: There was personality. The School loud cheer with stu- Principal MS. Ramadevi dents lighting firecrack- Putta, while welcoming ers and band playing Suman said that it was welcome music as sec- a moment of great pride ond runner up of Miss for the entire College to World 2019, second run- see her success and the ner up of Miss World honour which she has Asia 2019 and also Miss brought to the country. India 2019- Suman Rao Suman Rao interact- entered her old school- ed with the students Pillai’s Mahatma Edu- and answered their que- cation Society’s School ries. She advised them of Academics and to focus on their career Sports on 19th Decem- and to believe in them- ber, 2019. selves and to actively The founders of the participate in all the co- School Dr. K.M Vasude- curricular activities. van Pillai and Dr. She was felicitated by Daphne Pillai welcomed the founders of the Pil- her with great pomp. completed her SSC and was extremely happy to dents and the teachers. tute and the teachers lai Group Of Institu- Suman Rao, who has HSC from this college, be amongst the stu- She said that the Insti- played an important tions. CIDCO MD visits Vashi nodal office Inspects the online services of the department

By Abhitash D.Singh in order to ease the method of doing NAVI MUMBAI: The City and Indus- business. The implementation was trial Development Corporation (CI- started on 1st of November and all DCO) vice president and managing the applicants were asked and en- director Lokesh Chandra visited the couraged to start doing all the pro- CIDCO’s Vashi nodal office on Fri- cess online instead of offline. The last day 20th December, 2019 to inspect date for offline application was on the online service which was initiat- 31st October, 2019. The purpose of ed from November 1st, 2019 to en- today’s visit at Vashi nodal office was sure the ease of doing business. to check whether the initiative has Under the direction of CIDCO been fully implemented. The decision MD, all the transactions in the Es- was taken so that the applicant need tate Department have been made not come to CIDCO office and save fully online from 1st November. All his/her valuable time by doing all the the applicants can apply for the on- Estate department process through line services through CIDCO’s web- online. I also met the officials at site- https://cidco.maharashtra. Vashi nodal office to know from them gov.in whether they are getting the good Mr. Lokesh Chandra wanted to response to the online procedure.” check whether the online services The MD also discussed with all have been fully implemented or not. the officials and employees at the CIDCO has initiated many facilities Vashi nodal office and inspected the for the ease of doing business like ob- record room and the working of the taining mortgage NOC, heirship members. He also had a word with transfer, obtaining various permis- the citizens present during his visit. sions etc. related to Estate Depart- Present along with the CIDCO ment and also initiated the steps of Vice President and MD were Ravin- online payment facility, reducing the dra Matkar (Additional Chief Plan- number of documents required, and ner), Chandel Maksud (Executive allowing applicants to upload Engineer), Priya Ratambe (Public scanned documents. Relationship Officer), M K Mhale CIDCO MD Lokesh Chandra said, (Executive Engineer) and Charai “We have planned to go fully online (Nodal Officer). Vol 23  No 34Navi Mumbai  21 - 27 December, 2019 RNI No. 71478/97 Pages 6 Price Re.1 PAPs request Hovercraft service to extension of time become a reality in 2020 for relocation 5th January is now the final deadline Project was planned 2 years back By Abhitash D.Singh who is heading the co- NAVI MUMBAI: The ordinating committee By Abhitash D.Singh bai to Gateway of India demand of the exten- of the villagers said, NAVI MUMBAI: The in 2018. After the intro- sion of deadline for re- “CIDCO who is initiat- commuters of both duction of hovercraft location by the project ing the NMIA project Navi Mumbai and service, the commuters affected persons (PAPs) had given us time till Mumbai know the can travel from Nerul of the Navi Mumbai In- 15th December, 2019 to struggle of daily travel to Gateway of India in ternational Airport shift but every year we from one end of the city less than 30 minutes. (NMIA) project has keep the annual puja at to another. It takes al- Currently it takes been ceded by the City Ulwe temple and it is most two hours to trav- about two hours to cov- and Industrial Devel- our big celebration el from South Mumbai er the same distance.” opment Corporation where people from oth- to Navi Mumbai. In or- As per the informa- (CIDCO). The new er villages too join in der to reduce the trav- tion from the senior of- deadline set for reloca- the celebration. This elling distance, the City in February, 2019. Speaking with the ficials from Maharash- and Industrial Develop- However, all did not go Newsband CIDCO Pub- tra Maritime Board the ment Corporation (CI- as per the plan and hov- lic Relationship Officer hovercrafts are being DCO) and the Maha- ercraft services failed to Priya Ratambe in- purchased from a Rus- rashtra Maritime take off. But now ac- formed, “With an aim sian based company. Board (MMB) had cording to Chairman of to reduce travelling The said vessels will be planned to introduce Mumbai Port Trust time, CIDCO along able to hold a capacity hovercraft services in (MPT), the hovercraft with MMB had planned of 50 people per hover- the year 2018, which service will be a reality to start hovercraft ser- Contd. on pg. 2 was to become a reality in the year 2020. vices from Navi Mum- Greens renew bid to save Panje as bird sanctuary Uran tehsildar takes action against illegal dumping tion is now 5th Janu- time the puja is sched- NAVI MUMBAI: Dis- ary, 2020 as requested uled from December 27 turbed by the rampant by the PAPs. to January 3. We have illegal dumping of de- Earlier, CIDCO had requested the CIDCO bris at Panje wetland in asked all the villagers that we will start shift- th eco-sensitive Uran area, from ten villages to ing from 5 January, the environmentalists shift by December 15, 2019. Since the new have called for declar- 2019. However, while temple is still not ing the place as a bird some villagers shifted ready, we will be per- sanctuary and protect it to the assigned areas, forming puja in the old from land sharks. there were few villag- temple in Ulwe. Once Green groups such ers who refused to re- the new temple is as NatConnect Founda- locate. They too, after ready, we will shift the tion and Shri Ekvira the meeting with MD deity there and will Aai Pratishtan (SEAP) CIDCO have now start performing puja have pointed out that agreed to relocate but there.” the wetland has been Industrial Develop- ing pond be allotted for maintain Panje as wet- have asked for exten- Mhatre further add- under constant attack ment Corporation (CI- property development?” land though it might sion of time. According ed, “We are happy that and the latest one being DCO) has leased out he asks. not figure in the wet- to the CIDCO officials Uddhav Thackeray the massive landfill parts of the wetland to “The Bombay High land atlas, the area has few villagers from has been elected as the that has begun. NMSEZ. “CIDCO de- Court appointed Man- all features of a wet- Waghivli, Targhar, Maharashtra Chief B N Kumar, direc- clared the wetland as a grove Monitoring and land, the committee Ulwe, Kombadbhuje Minister and we are tor of environment fo- holding pond as a flood Conservation Commit- noted,” says Nandku- and Ganeshpuri are yet sure that he will hear cused NGO NatCon- control mechanism. tee in its meeting held mar Pawar, head of to shift from the up- our problems. We will coming NMIA area. nect Foundation, point- One wonders as to how last month had in- Contd. on pg. 6 ed out that the City and can wetland and hold- structed CIDCO to Contd. on pg. 2 Pundalik Mhatre, www.newsband.in | [email protected] 2 21 - 26 December 2019 CIDCO organizes demolition

Issue : 34 21 - 26 December, 2019 drive at Vashi node VASHI: Under the ing the prevalent Inspector Mr. Anil Timely action is the need of the hour guidance of Mr. regulations and policy Deshmukh and a Kishan Jawale, Add. of CIDCO and without group of 40 police The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation appears to have sud- Collector (Sel. Grade) taking any permission personnel under his denly realized its role as an authority for regulating development and CCUC, CUC of CIDCO or NMMC jurisdiction. CIDCO’s activity in Navi Mumbai. Its decision to demolish unauthorized (North) a demolition and CIDCO adminis- security guards and constructions appears to be a step in this direction. drive was under- taken by the City Illegal constructions grew rapidly especially in Gaothan areas and Industrial few years back. Hundreds of these have either been sold or rent- Development ed out. NMMC instead of taking action against appears to be Corporation encouraging their growth by providing them with all the essential (CIDCo) at Vashi node on 13th amenities like drinking water, electricity, drainage connections December, 2019 etc. In many residential buildings, ground floors or stilts have against illegal been converted to commercial shopping complexes, garages, structures. workshops etc. but no action is ever taken against them. Had the During the timely action been taken, the menace could have been curbed in drive the unautho- rized ground + one its infancy. However, only recently NMMC seems to have un- floor building dergone a change in its policy. It has now started unleashing its being constructed whip against the illegal structures. on Plot no. 463 to While there is no denying that illegal constructions should not 475 near Datta be encouraged and the defaulters should be severely punished, Mandir on an area tration by following MSF workers were measuring approxi- the due procedure of also present during but to demolish the structure especially when these are occupied mately 712.80 sq. m. law demolished those the drive. by the residents, is not the correct step. The best course of action at Sector 31 in Vashi encroachments,” said While carrying the at this stage would perhaps be to regularize these illegal or irreg- node was demolished. Priya Ratambe, PRO demolition drive 15 ular constructions. The builders should be fined heavy penalties “The above men- CIDCO. laborers were em- and the illegal constructions, if not yet sold, should be taken over tioned encroachments- The demolition ployed and the ma- unauthorised con- drive was carried chinery used was 1 by the authorities. Only those structures which hinder the devel- structions were successfully with the pock lain, 1 truck, 1 opment process like extension to the hotels, shops etc. which block constructed by violat- help of Senior Police JCB, and 2 jeeps, etc. the footpaths and the pathways should be demolished. Action of regularizing illegal structures should not generate a feeling of weak administration. To avoid that, the builders should be fined in geometric progression to their offence. Since the authorities are equally responsible for such constructions stern action should be taken against them as well. These measures would go a long way in the proper planning of the development activity in Navi Mumbai. Regularising rather than demolishing the unauthorized Greens ance. the area.” Speaking to News- Environmentalists structures with penalties to the builders would not only save the renew bid... already created assets but will also save the traumatized resi- band, Uran Tehsildsar, have long been com- Contd. from pg. 1 Bahusaheb Andhare plaining against the re- dents from sleepless nightmares. Shri Ekvira Aai Prat- said that on the com- peated attacks on Pan- ishtan. plaints received from je by blocking free flow Moreover, Pawar the environmentalists, of tidal water and pre- quested us for an ex- vacated and some of he inspected the area venting the entry of PAPs request said, the Maharashtra th tension of deadline to them will start vacat- Coastal Zone Manage- on 17 December, fishing community and extension... January 5 and we have ing their homes soon. ment Authority (MCZ- 2019. “We spotted a bird watchers. Contd. from pg. 1 accepted it. They will In Ulwe 133 fami- MA) has in its affidavit truck dumping debris “A huge boundary try to meet him with start shifting from lies and 252 families in before the High Court illegally and took strict wall has been built on th some of our demands January 5 and then Kombadbhuje are yet admitted that Panje and action. We have even the property for like the rehabilitation the NMIA work will to shift. Karanja wetlands do filed an FIR against the which CIDCO blames of villages which were speed up.” Macchindra Bhagat, fall under CRZ-1 and culprit. Strict action Reliance Industries badly affected in the According to the a resident of Ulwe vil- hence any construction will be taken if there is Limited,” says BN heavy rainfall; we CIDCO all the affected lage said, “Few villagers has to have its clear- any illegal dumping in Kumar. should be given the pri- people from the NMIA lost their family mem- ority in jobs at the new have been given the bers last year and are Hovercraft said, “It is true that 2020 the services may airport, new fishing jet- promised compensa- waiting legal heir certif- the hovercraft service start.” ties and also plots for tion and even the in- icate. CIDCO needs to service... is being planned from The Maharashtra their homes.” creased demand. The clear out all the things Contd. from pg. 1 Gateway of India to Maritime Board (MMB) Speaking with the other pending work and give us all the pa- craft. Navi Mumbai. First Chief Executive Office Newsband CIDCO Pub- will also be completed pers before 5th January, Sanjay Bhatia, the hovercrafts will be Dr. Ramaswamy N. lic Relationship Officer soon. All the houses 2020 so that the shift- Chairman of Mumbai tested based on which was unavailable for the Priya Ratambe said, which are near the vil- ing process can be com- Port Trust speaking the services will be comment event after “The villagers have re- lage have already been pleted peacefully.” with the Newsband started. Hopefully, in several attempts.

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] 5 21 - 26 December 2019 Koperkhairane swimmer Tanmay Sutar Women to get free training wins state level swimming competition in autorickshaw driving Completed 5km sea route in just one & half-hours’ time Former MP Ramseth Thakur inaugurates By Abhitash D.Singh NAVI MUMBAI: The the training course in Panvel Koperkhairane resi- dent, Tanmay Mahen- By Abhitash D.Singh women autorickshaw self-employed and they dra Sutar (17) bagged PANVEL: Aboli Mahi- drivers.” are also competing with first prize in the swim- la Rickshaw Sangha- Bhagat further add- their male counterpart ming competition or- tana of Panvel through ed, “Due to inflation and in every field. The ganised by Sindhu- Maharashtra State the rising cost of essen- women should be en- durg District Swim- Government scheme of mers Association providing free auto bagged first prize in driving training to the the competition. The women of Panvel has young swimmer who is initiated a free auto studying in ICL Moti- driving training camp lal Jhunjhunwala Col- which was inaugurated lege, Vashi completed may takes keen inter- Newsband Tanmay’s by the former Member the 5km distance of est in Martial Arts and father Mahendra Su- of Parliament Ramseth Malvan Chiwle Beach has won many acco- tar said, “It is a mo- Thakur in Panvel. in just one hour thirty lades both at National ment of great joy for The initiative is also four minutes and thir- and International lev- the entire family. Tan- supported by the Panv- ty two seconds. els. It is learned that may is a dedicated stu- el RTO. During the in- Tanmay Sutar is after this feat, Tanmay dent and takes his auguration, Deputy being trained at Navi will get a direct entry training sessions very RTO officer Hemagini Mumbai Sports Associ- in the 13km swim- seriously. The award is Patil guided all the ation’s (NMSA) swim- ming competition from the result of his hard women who will be get- ming pool by Sanket Gateway of India to El- work and efforts. We ting training during the Sawant, Head swim- ephanta on hope and pray that course. tial commodities, it has couraged to start their ming coach. Apart 2nd February, 2020. Tanmay wins the next Ramseth Thakur become difficult to own business. I appre- from swimming, Tan- Speaking with competition as well.” congratulated all the make both ends meet. ciate the initiative tak- women and welcomed The women too are en by Santosh Bhagat. them and also encour- thinking of pursuing Any woman who faces Lab and fire safety training camp held aged them for taking up business to support the problems while doing the new responsibility family, but they don’t the auto driving busi- at Karmaveer Bhaurao Patil College in their life. get the right training, ness can contact me at Thakur said, “I am so we identified that is- any given period of really happy that now- sue and thought of pro- time.” adays women are finan- viding free autorick- Panvel Traffic Po- cially supporting their shaw driving training lice Senior Police In- families. They are now to enable women to be- spector Abhijeet Mohite rubbing shoulders with come self reliant.” said, “Many times men in all the fields. It is essential to get when women drive the The women rickshaw batch, licence and rick- autorickshaw few mis- driver who will be get- shaw driving training creants create prob- ting the training from to start the auto driv- lems for them. I request the Aboli Mahila Rick- ing business. Aboli Ma- all that during such shaw Sanghtana will hila Rickshaw Sang- emergency don’t panic definitely work hard htana will support the and contact and com- and will support in the needy women by pro- plain to us so that we growth of their family viding them with can take a stern action By Chandrashekhar Hendve earnings.” batch, license and free against the miscre- VASHI: A training The training cost training. ants.” camp on ‘Laboratory for all the women who The women with yel- Present during the and Fire Protection’ was will be participating in low ration card can take inauguration were organized at Kar- the auto rickshaw driv- the benefit of the initia- Panvel Deputy RTO maveer Bhaurao Patil ing course will be borne tive which was started Officer Hemangini Pa- College, Vashi in collab- by Aboli Mahila Rick- on Thursday 19th De- til, Abhijeet Mohite oration with India Pri- shaw Sanghtana. cember, 2019. The ini- (Panvel Traffic Police vate BASF Limited. Aboli Mahila Rik- tiative has been under- Sr.Police Inspector), Fire safety officer shaw Sanghtana taken by Santosh Ankush Khedekar B.D. Ajagaonkar and Founder and President Bhagat, Sulochana (Kalamboli Traffic Po- his BASF team gave Santosh Bhagat who Bhagat and Shalini lice Sr.Police Inspec- demonstrations on lab- has initiated the course Gurav(Vice President of tor), Editor of Daily oratory and fire protec- said, “I have started the Aboli Mahila Rickshaw Newspaper Vadalwara tion. He spoke in length course for the under- Sanghtana), Vilas More Vijay Kadu, Nilesh about the causes of fire about the various types central government’s privileged and the (Secretary), Lalita Sonawane( Panvel Ta- and the safety mea- of fire extinguishers to DBT-Star College needy women of Panv- Raut (Treasurer). luka Patrakar Sang- sures that can be tak- staff and students, in- scheme. Dr. V.S. Shi- el for free of cost. The Panvel Deputy RTO harsh Samiti Chair- en in case of fire. He cluding handling of vankar and Head of response for the course Officer Hemangini Pa- man), Anil Bhole (Pan- explained the causes of chemicals in laborato- Chemistry Department is overwhelming. The til while addressing and vel Press Club Presi- fire, negligence, neglect ries. Y.S. Gaikwad, students training course will con- guiding the women dent) and many other in the laboratory and at The program was and staff participated in tinue till we give train- said, “Most of the wom- dignitaries. home. He also spoke organized under the this training camp. ing to at least 35-40 en are now becoming www.newsband.in | [email protected] 6 21 - 26 December 2019 Vijay Lakhani takes charge as the President of MCHI

By Chandrashekhar Hendve Vijay S. Lakhani. cussed at length. The for electing him as the Following are the Secretary: Sangram NAVI MUMBAI: In the Madanlal Jain is the other relevant aspects President and urged members of the newly Patil 5th Annual General Senior Vice President of their projects such the newly elected Man- appointed manage- Jt. Secretary: Jeetu Body Meeting of of the Committee. as getting approval for agement Committee ment committee: Hira MCHI which was held In the meeting var- the development of to work hard in fulfill- President: Vijay S. Treasurer: Miss. on 14th December, ious difficulties which projects, electric, wa- ing their duties and Lakhani Priyaa Gurnani 2019, president of are being faced by the ter and drainage con- responsibilities. He Sr. Vice President: Jt. Treasurer: An- former management Developers of the sat- nections from NMMC, also thanked the Madanlal Jain shul Agarwal & Punit committee, Prakash ellite city pertaining NAINA, MSRDC were former managing com- Vice President: Sabhlok Baviskar handed over to their projects and also discussed. mittee and sought Manoj Awasthi Committee Members: the charge to the new- other related issues of Mr. Lakhani their support and Vice President: Nirav Shah; Nandlal ly elected President, real estate were dis- thanked the members guidance. Manohar Shroff Rajpal; Govind Advani Chala Khel Kheluya - A workshop NMMC organizes Mayor on reviving ancient games Marathon for clean Navi Mumbai AIROLI: With an aim to revive an- of today’s modern technologies. Chil- cient sports, ‘Aapla Katta Sanstha’ is dren used to jump, run everywhere Mayor & Commissioner appeal citizens organizing a workshop ‘Chala Khel on the playground with no bound- Kheluya’ on 22nd December, 2019 at aries which was helpful in improv- to participate in large number Saraswati Vidyalay, Sector 5, Airoli ing the immune system and stimu- from 8 am to 2 pm. The workshop is lated mental and physical growth. By Abhitash D.Singh run for both male and themselves offline for being organised for the 7th consecu- India has a tradition of playing board NAVI MUMBAI: The female group and it will the run at Rajiv Gan- tive year. games. Chaduranga is one of the an- Navi Mumbai Munici- be organised at state dhi Stadium in CBD- Children will be trained in tradi- cient board games, which is from In- pal Corporation level. In order to regis- Belapur at Sector-3A. tional outdoor games such as gilidan- dia and now we play it as chess. Pa- (NMMC) is organizing ter for the marathon, it The participants will be da, lagori, marbles, tops, atyapatya chisi which is the national board game Mayor Marathon on is mandatory to regis- provided with T-Shirt etc. Along with it, children will also of India, which is also played in many 5th January, 2020 with ter through online and participation certif- be introduced to other board games parts of the world,” said Pankaj Bho- an aim to promote its on bit.ly/mayormara- icate. such as Mokshpat (snakes and ladder), sale, a member of the Sanstha. motto of clean and green thon. All who register The winner of May- pachisi, chaturanga, baghchal, aath- “The main aim of organizing this city in 2020. themselves online will or Marathon will be challas etc. which are made on wood workshop is to introduce ancient NMMC in associa- get a T-Shirt and a kit awarded with the cash and cloth board. Children will get an board games as well as outdoor tion with Sterling Insti- along with participa- prize of Rs 3.84 Lakh. opportunity to play all these games. games,” he added. tute, Nerul have orga- tion certificate and NMMC Mayor Jay- “There were days when we kept For participating in the workshop nised a smart concept medal. want Sutar and Com- ourselves quite occupied without any contact: 98210 09137/88506 74797 of Mayor Marathon. In this marathon missioner Annasaheb The marathon will the girls and boys below Misal have appealed all start at NMMC Head- 17 years from Navi the citizens to come quarter in Belapur and Mumbai schools can ahead in large numbers it will conclude on the participate in indepen- and participate in the Palm Beach Road. dent 3km run and girls Marathon. The mes- The marathon will and boys below 14 years sage of the Marathon is have different catego- can participate in 2km “One Step Ahead for ries: 21km Half Mara- independent run. The Navi Mumbai City to- thon, 10 and 5km fun students can register wards Cleanliness”.

Send us your problem at After successful journey of 16 years in Vashi Animax Studios India Pvt Ltd launched [email protected] their Maya Academy of Advanced Cinematics (MAAC) in Panvel. Sanjay Khanted and Prasad Vanarase of MAAC say that quality education is provided in animation, visual with pictures and we will try and ensure effects, film making, mutli media, web designing, graphic designing and more job oriented courses. MAAC is located at shop no. 9, Omkar Arcade, Sector 15 A, opposite that the authorities take action Panvel Railway station (E).