Navi Mumbai Gets Its First Dog Park in Vashi

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• RNI No. MAHEN/2007/21778 • POSTAL REGN. NO. NMB/154/2020-22/VASHI MDG POST OFFICE PAGES: 8 PRICE : 2.00 NMMC collects over Navi Mumbai gets its Rs. 540 crores as Free health webinar property tax for by Rotary Club first dog park in Vashi Rotary Club is or- financial year 2020-21 ganising a free health The initiative which commenced on 2nd April, 2021 webinar as part of its is likely to be completed in three months 19,891 property tax holders Rotary Service Week on 4th April, 2021 availed Abhay Yojana scheme from 10 am to 12:30 or the financial year was collected under this pm. During the webi- F01 April, 2020 to 31 scheme. nar, doctors from Ju- March, 2021, the Navi Under Abhay Yojana, piter Hospital, such Mumbai Municipal Cor- a penalty of 75 per cent as renowned diabe- poration (NMMC) has was given on the penalty tes specialist Dr. Amit collected Rs. 540 crore amount of overdue prop- Saraf will talk on "How 66 lakh 13 thousand 742 erty tax from December to Control Diabetes: as property tax. 15 to March 15 and a Do Not Be Sweet". People from all walks 50 per cent rebate was For more informa- of life faced financial dif- given from March 16 to tion contact Dr. Kiran By Ryhea George Corporation (NMMC), Vihar, Vashi. The small ficulties due to the lock- March 31. Pandit 9821090696, fter four years of Abhijit Bangar gave inaugural ceremony was down imposed in the On the last day of 9820045165. Zoom Apersistent struggle a green signal for the attended by a few dog backdrop of Covid 19 meeting link https: by the former corpo- project, the work for lovers. pandemic. Considering rator of ward number //us02web.zoom. which commenced on The park, which will this, NMMC commis- 64, a dog park in Vashi Friday, 2nd April, 2021. be constructed at a cost us/j/83239870421. sioner, Abhijit Bangar will soon become a re- The dog park would be of Rs. 26 lakhs, will be Meeting ID: 832 introduced the Abhay ality. The current com- an enclosure within Veer built in 870 square me- Yojana or the Amnesty 3987 0421. Pass- missioner of the Navi Savarkar Udyan, located word: JOSHRSW. Continued on page...6 Scheme which pro- Mumbai Municipal at Sector 8, near Sagar vided upto 75 percent PCMC House Leader rebate in the penalty 30th and 31st March, for delayed payment. Rs. 46 crore 42 lakh 79 Paresh Thakur “Citizens of Navi thousand 185 were col- instructs MSEDCL City observes Good Friday Mumbai have responded lected by the civic body. to solve in a sombre manner well by paying property By December 2020, Rs. DP box issue tax, realizing that civic 140 crores had been col- Following com- Many missed the essence of attending physical services in Church amenities are fulfilled lected as property tax. plaints of open DP through property tax,” Over Rs 400 crore has By Indrani Basu box by the residents said commissioner Ban- been collected in the atholics across of Lakshmi Vishnu gar. next three months. the city celebrated Society, Sector 16, C 19,891 property tax “Despite the pan- Good Friday in a som- Podi, under the juris- holders took advantage demic, the citizens have bre manner amid Covid diction of the Panvel of Abhay Yojana from responded well and have 19 pandemic. Due to City Municipal Cor- 1st December to 31st paid the property tax by restrictions imposed by poration (PCMC), March and an amount availing the Amnesty the state government in of Rs. 159 crore 16 Scheme,” added com- PCMC House Leader view of the rising Covid lakh 29 thousand 593 missioner Bangar. Paresh Thakur, along 19 cases, people could with MSEDCL offi- not attend the Church cials and CIDCO vis- prayer on Good Friday. ited the area. He in- They could not even structed the MSECDL participate in ‘Washing to do the needful and Feet’ ceremony on April maintain the DP box 1st. Good Friday observed at St.Joseph Church, CBD so that it does not “Maundy Thurs- his apostles and this is a devout Catholic from cause any problems day is the day of the followed by Holy Good Seawoods, Nerul. to the residents... last supper where Jesus Friday, the day of the Good Friday also (More on page 3) teaches about humility crucifixion of Jesus”, in- by washing the feet of formed Wilma Pereira, Continued on page... 7 2 Saturday, 3 April 2021 E-office system should be simple and Woman loots friend’s easy to use: CM Uddhav Thackeray jewellery By: Crime Reporter jewellery shop which he Nerul police have she knew. Trusting her, Tregistered a case Isha brought her jewel- against a woman and lery and pledged her her husband for alleg- husband’s gold bracelet edly looting jewellery for Rs. 30,000 and asked worth Rs. 3,000,00 of a Rita to keep the rest jew- woman living in Nerul. ellery with her. The police said, the Later, when Isha complainant, Isha Shan- called Rita to return By Chandrashekhar Hendve pal Secretary, Information Tech- taken. “While handling the cor- tanu Biswas, 30, has back the jewellery which hief Minister Uddhav Thack- nology Department Abha Shukla, respondence coming to the Chief alleged that her friend was kept at her house, Ceray has suggested that the Secretary to the Chief Minister Minister's office through e-office, Rita Bapi Debnar, who she started avoiding her. Information Technology Depart- Abasaheb Jarhad, Director Infor- the concerned officials should be has been friends for 11- As she was not return- ment should make the e-office mation Technology, Ranjit Kumar informed about it and the action years has allegedly kept ing the jewellery, Isha system simpler, more convenient and other officials. taken on the letter should be in- the jewellery and has and her husband went to and easier to use. He was speaking Instructing all the officers and formed,” said CM Thackeray, not returned it to her. Rita’s house and collect- during the presentation of e-office employees of the department to who also said that the system Isha and Rita were ed the purse in which system by the Information Tech- be trained in e-office system, the should be safe and perfect. best friends and would she had kept the jewel- nology Department. The meeting Chief Minister said that the e- Principal Secretary of the de- share their personal lery. However, as there was attended by Additional Chief office system should be used by partment Abha Shukla informed family issues with each was no jewellery in it, Secretary to the Chief Minister the secretaries of all departments that 1500 officers and employees of other. Taking advan- Isha realised that she Ashish Kumar Singh, Principal and the concerned ministers. 15 government departments have tage, when Isha wanted was cheated and lodged Secretary Vikas Kharge, Princi- Their suggestions should also be been trained in e-office system. money, Rita advised her a complaint at the Nerul to pledge her gold at a Police station.

PUBLIC NOTICE Motorcyclist arrested for hitting traffic police THIS NOTICE is hereby given to all public at large that my client By Crime Reporter M/S. SHARP CORP LIMITED (formerly known as SINGHAL the incident, works in the Turbhe the motorcyclist deliberately ig- AGRO INDUSTRIES LTD.,) are the owner of an Office No.B-1/1, motorist recklessly hit a traf- Transport Branch. He along with nored his warning and hit Devkate on First Floor, Groma House, Plot No.14C, Sector-19, Vashi, Navi fic police cop who was man- Naik Wadal had been assigned the with his motorcycle. Devkate was Mumbai, Tal. & Dist. Thane, of which Original documents, i.e. 1) A Sale Deed dated 27.08.2005 executed between M/s. RANCHHOD- ning the traffic at Sterling Chowk duty to regulate traffic at Sterling critically injured and was rushed DAS BHAICHAND & CO., and M/S. LIVING NIRMAN PVT. LTD., in front of Haware Mall, Nerul on Chowk in front of Haware Mall to Suraj Hospital in Sanpada by alongwith registration receipt & Index-II, & 2) Sale Deed dated Wednesday. The cop identified as in Nerul on Wednesday, March his colleagues. Devkate sustained 29.06.2006 executed between M/S. LIVING NIRMAN PVT. LTD., and MRS. KANCHAN SAHEBCHAND SISODIYA, alongwith reg- Ashok Devkate, was critically in- 31. While Devkate and Wadal fractures on his right leg and also istration receipt & Index-II, in respect of the abovesaid Office jured in the incident and has been were regulating traffic at Sterling has five stitches on his forehead. premises are lost/misplaced and same has not been traceable in admitted to a private hospital for Chowk, Devkate noticed a mo- The Nerul police have arrested spite of due and diligence search and accordingly Police complaint is lodge with APMC Police Station under Registration No.558/2021, treatment. The Nerul police have torcyclist coming from Ruparel Munir Inayat Khan, the motorcy- dated 25.03.2021 arrested the motorcyclist. Circle at around 10 am without clist for obstructing government If any person/s found and/or possession of the same are request- Police Constable Ashok a helmet. Devkate motioned the work and injuring traffic police- ed to deliver it at the address give herein under and further all the person/s having any claim or interest in or to the said office premises Devkate, 49, who was injured in motorcyclist to stop. However, man. and shares or any part thereof by way of Sale, Mortgage, Charge, Gift, Lease, Trust, Possession, Inheritance, Lien or otherwise howsoever are hereby called upon to notify the same in writing along Document Missing PUBLIC NOTICE with supporting documentary evidence pertaining to the claim to the Notice is hereby given that the original Share Certificate bearing NOTICE is hereby given to public at large that my clients have undersigned within a period of 14 (Fourteen) days from the date No. 114 dated 24.09.2016 No. of Share Certificates 5 Distinctive agreed to purchase from Shri. Satyendra Kumar Sundalal of publication hereof, as otherwise it shall be consider that title of Nos. from 561 to 565 issued by Tiranga CHS Ltd., Sector - 25, said office premises is free from all charges and encumbrances and Chaudhary, residing at 19, Citadel CHS, Plot No.9, Sector-14, cleared without any reference or regard to any such claims & interest Juinagar, Sanpada, Navi Mumbai - 400705, Tal. & Dist. Thane Vashi, Tal-Thane, Dist-Thane and all his rights, title, interest in to its member Mr. Madhukar Krishna Mhatre owner of Flat No. and the same if any will be considered as waived. and benefits under the property more particularly described in the SCHEDULE OF PROPERTY B-1/0:2, Ground Floor has been lost while taking Xerox Copy at schedule hereunder below. Office No.B-1/1, on First Floor, Groma House, Plot No.14C, Sector- Nerul, Navi Mumbai on 10.02.2021 and it is not traceable. SCHEDULE OF PROPERTY 19, Vashi, Navi Mumbai, Tal. & Dist. Thane. A complaint to the effect has been lodged by Mr. Madhukar Open Plot No.71, Marble Market, area admeasuring 221.330 Sd/- Krishna Mhatre with Nerul Police Station who have recorded the Sq. Mtrs situated in Sector-23, Kalamboli, Navi Mumbai, Panvel, Mr. Kiran M. Kulawade, Advocate same vide their document missing register No.028 dated 25th Raigad. 103, Grohitam Premises Co-Op. Soc. Ltd., March 2021. Any person or persons having claim against or in respect of the Date : 03.04.2021 Plot No.14B, Sector-19, Vashi, Navi Mumbai. Any member of the public who finds / has found the said Share Place : Vashi, Navi Mumbai Cell No.9004459897 Certificate is requested to arrange for returning to same to sec- said property, or any thereof, whether by way of inheritance, retary of the society or above mentioned address. In case of mortgage, possession, sale, gift, lease, charge, trust, mainte- information about lost share certificate is received within 15 nance, easement or otherwise howsoever, are hereby required days from the date of publication it shall be deemed that share to make the same known in writing to the undersigned at the Attention readers: While every effort is certificate has been lost for good and society shall then initiate address given below, within a period of 15 days from the date process of issue duplicate share certificate to its affected mem- of publication hereof, failing which the sale will be completed made to check the genuineness of party/parties ber Mr. Madhukar Krishna Mhatre. without reference to such claims, and the same, if any, will be inserting ads in this paper, we cannot be held re- Sd/- deemed to have been waived. sponsible for the truthfulness of its contents. The Mr. Madhukar Krishna Mhatre Dated: 3rd April, 2021 Sd/- publishers, Editor and/or the staff cannot be held Flat No. B-1/0:2, Ground Floor, Tiranga CHS Ltd. Adv. Mrs Madhu Y. Pipada, responsible for any loss or damage due to transac- Sector - 25, Juinagar, Sanpada, Shop No.2, Shreeji Complex, Plot No.2, tions that they may enter into guided by the ads. Date:03.04.2021 Navi Mumbai-400705, Tal. & Dist. Thane Date: 03.04.2021 Sector-48, Seawoods, Navi Mumbai.

o curb and control recovered from them. amount of Rs. 1 crore Tthe rising Covid 19 NMMC collected 36 lakh 13 thousand cases, the Navi Mumbai Rs. 7 lakh 68 thousand 150 has been recovered Municipal Corporation as fines from 1,536 per- from 30 thousand 621 (NMMC) is laying strict sons who were found persons/professionals emphasis on following Covid 19 protocols. Un- der ‘Mission Break the Chain’ the civic body has increased testing By Ryhea George with Shriya Founda- Government of India. and is taking stern action n order to educate the tion, Pale and Village Smita Mhatre, Pres- against the citizens who Irural masses through Conservation Social ident of Shriya Founda- are found to be violating the concept of Digital Organization, Band- tion. Santosh Thakur, the norms of not wearing India launched by the hanwadi. Trustee of Shriya Foun- masks and maintaining Central Government to The trainees were dation, P.K. Mhatre, social distance in public make the common man taught about the usage of retired police inspector places. go digital, Pradhan mobile phones to enable K Mhatre, Bharat Patil, To ensure compli- without masks. Rs. 12 from August 10, 2020 to Mantri Gramin Digi- them to do all their fi- Uday Gawand, Project ance to the rules, the lakh 67 thousand fines March 31st, 2021. tal Saksharta Abhiyan nancial and other trans- Coordinator, Village civic body has formed were recovered from “In view of the in- (PMGDISHA) jointly actions digitally from Conservation Social vigilance teams along 128 traders violating creasing number of organized digital lit- their mobile phones Organization, Rajesh with the police officials. social distance and Rs. covid patients, it is im- eracy training at Koral- at home. The partici- Rasal, Public Relations Under the guidance of 5 lakh 41 thousand 200 perative to follow all wadi at the foothills of pants were given a cer- Officer, Laxman Pawar, the civic chief, Abhi- fines were recovered the Covid 19 protocols. Karnala Fort in Panvel tificate from the Com- Dashrath Waghe, other jit Bangar, 31 special from 2,705 persons who Stern action is being taluka in collaboration mon Service Centre, villagers were present. vigilance squads are de- did not maintain social taken against all the citi- ployed at strategic loca- distance. Also, a fine of zens who do not follow tions in NMMC’s juris- Rs 8,000 was collected the covid rules in public Corporator Netra Kiran Patil diction. from 8 persons for spit- places. Efforts are be- From 21st March to ting in public places. ing made to ensure that 31st March, action was Apart from this, vig- there is no further surge demands Plasma Bank facility taken against 4377 per- ilance teams at the de- in the number of cases. The demand was raised in the backdrop of rising sons by these special vig- partmental office level The citizens are urged ilance teams and a penal- are also taking action to stringently follow all Covid 19 cases in PCMC jurisdiction ty amount of Rs. 25 lakh against the violators of the Covid 19 rules,” said 84 thousand 200 was security rules and a total commissioner Bangar. By Ryhea George Covid-19 can get this treatment on s the number of Covid-19 infect- time. This is a request to start this fa- Aed patients is increasing day by cility within the limits of PCMC as an PCMC House Leader Paresh Thakur day in the jurisdiction of the Panvel essential service. We have submitted City Municipal Corporation (PCMC), t he le t t e r a nd a r e awa it i ng a p o sit ive r e - instructs MSEDCL to solve DP box issue corporator of ward number 4, Netra sponse f rom the civic body,” said Patil. Patil has urged the civic ollowing complaints MSEDCl properly and including corporator body to start the Plasma PUBLIC NOTICE Fof open DP box by it could cause major ac- Tejas Kandpile, Ajay Bank facility. The Public Notice is hereby given on behalf of our client Mr. the residents of Lakshmi cident during monsoon Bahira, corporator Char- Ratan Rodmal Kavdiya and Mrs. Rekha Ratan Kavdiya residing As per the doc- at, F-3/C-9, Rainbow CHS., Sector-10, Vashi, Navi Mumbai– Vishnu Society, Sector season. Thus, I visited ushila Gharat, Vrushali tors, Plasma therapy 400703, that our client had executed a General Power of Attor- 16, Podi, under the ju- the area, along with the Waghmare, Kishore has proven to be use- ney dated 14/08/2019 in favour of Mr. Kaushik Rameshchandra risdiction of the Panvel officials and directed More, Jayesh Thakur, ful in the treatment of Anam alias Thakkar. The said power of attorney was registered City Municipal Cor- in the office of Sub-Registrar Thane-8, under Doc. No. TNN8- Covid-19 patients. Last 11266-2019. poration (PCMC), year, this facility was However, our client got to know that, the said power of attorney PCMC House Leader made available at MGM dated 14/08/2019 is been misused by Mr. Kaushik Rameshchan- Paresh Thakur, along Hospital, Kamothe by dra Anam alias Thakkar, hence our client decided to cancel and revoke the said power of attorney dated 14/08/2019. with MSEDCL offi- PCMC. However, with Hence our client instructed us to notify the said fact to the pub- cials and CIDCO vis- surge in the cases, these lic and to inform the public at large not to do any transaction ited the area. He in- are falling short. on the strength of the said power of attorney, with Mr. Kaushik structed the MSECDL Rameshchandra Anam alias Thakkar or any person on his be- “I often get calls half. It is also notified that if any person, institution, company to do the needful and from relatives of the does any transaction on the basis of the said power of attor- maintain the DP box patients in this regard. ney with any person, our client shall not be responsible for the so that it does not Whenever plasma is de- same. Cancellation shall also be applicable to all documents cause any problems to executed or made on the basis of the said power of attorney manded from the doctor dated 14/08/2019. Any person, institution, company doing any the residents. during the treatment, such transaction shall be liable for legal action at his entire risk “I had received com- them to do the needful”, society chairman Dilip the relatives face a chal- as to cost and consequences thereof. plaints from the residents said Paresh Thakur. Shirke, Shailesh Patil, Sd/- lenge. The Plasma Bank Adv. Hanmant G. Bhise that the DP box near MSEB officer Nano- Gaurav Kandpile, San- facility should be started Advocate High Court Lakshmi Vishnu Society te, CIDCO officer Gau- tosh Salve were present immediately so that the E-1/35/C:10, Sector-8, Nerul, Navi Mumbai – 400706. is not maintained by the rav Ingle, local residents on this occasion. patients suffering from Date: 03/04/2021 Mob. No. 9221126890 4 Saturday, 3 April 2021

Health and Nutrition CM steps in as Uran mangrove zones turn into deserts Mango Delight Responds to greens outcry against ‘reckless landfill’ any people are not Raw mangoes are Mfond of summer high in niacin which is romptly responding to complaints partment and even the high court ap- season as they can’t beat responsible for regulat- Pfrom environmentalists that Uran pointed wetlands and mangroves com- the heat. But summer ing your cholesterol lev- mangrove zones and wetlands have mittees have not yielded any results to brings happiness as we els. Healthy cholesterol been turned into deserts that can be ide- save the mangroves in Uran and many get the best qualities of levels equate to a lower al outdoor locales for Bollywood film other parts of Navi Mumbai such as mangoes. We can make risk of early mortality shoots, Chief Minister Uddhav Thack- Kharghar, Ulwe, Vashi and Belapur,” so many delicacies with from lifestyle or chronic eray asked the Urban Development de- Kumar regretted. raw as well as ripe man- Bhavani Swaminathan conditions like diabetes, partment to take action. The rampant destruction goes on un- goes. Right from pickle heart disease, stroke, and “With the inordinate delay in notify- checked across the city. to smoothies mangoes are all time heart attacks. Besides this, niacin ing the mangrove stretches as reserve One feels sad that the High Court favourite summer fruit. also boosts your blood circulation forests, despite the government orders, appointed committees, with all powers Eating raw mangoes can help us and gives your heart a pick-me-up, thousands of sea plants are being bur- at their command, remained mute wit- in many ways. It is rich in vitamin making sure it beats normally and ied with truckloads of earth and debris nesses to the environment destruction A and vitamin E that enhances one's stays in good shape. and Bollywood producers might as well and failed to implement their own or- hormonal system. It prevents dehy- Boosts Immunity dration; raw mango replenishes the The fruit is rich in vitamin C and reserves of sodium chloride. It cures vitamin A which are vital for main- stomach disorders such as constipa- taining a strong immune system. tion, bloating, indigestion and diar- Consuming uncooked raw mango is rhoea. the best way to extract the maximum There’s a reason why raw man- from the fruit. Vitamin C helps in goes make us think fondly of sum- treating skin problems and hair is- mers in India. Hailed as the king sues. Raw mango also protects the of fruits, these are a powerhouse of body from common cold, cough and nutrition and very high in Vitamin C various other infections. too. Mangoes are avail- Beats the heat and able in various colours prevents dehydration Dastan Burial in progress. around the world but It prevents the loss the green ones are es- of fluids from the body sential for treating di- and helps in retention gestive problems and of electrolytes. This losing weight. makes it a perfect food Nutritional Value of for the summer season. Raw Mango It prevents the loss of Below is the nutritional content sodium chloride and iron, stops ex- in 100 grams of diced raw mango. cessive sweating, and protects from Nutrients Value sunstroke. Energy 60 kcal RAW MANGO JELLY Protein 0.5 g DELIGHT RECIPE Dastan Burial in progress. Fat 0.3 g Ingredients: Raw mango - ½ kg Deserts in mangrove zone Carbs 17 g • Mishri powder – 300 gms • Dal- make use of the man-made deserts for Vitamin C 27.7 mg chini powder – 1.4th tsp • Salt – a their shoots,” said B N Kumar, director ders, said Stalin D of NGO Vanshakti. Vitamin A 0.2 mg pinch • Cornflour – 3 tblsp • Green of NatConnect Foundation, in his mis- The project sites of JNPT SEZ or Folate 14 mcg food colour (optional) – 1 drop sive to the CM. Navi Mumbai SEZ are no more man- Vitamin B6 0.1 mg Method: Peel the skin and cut The CMO has asked Mahesh Pathak, grove zones. The landfill over the last Vitamin K 4.2 mcg mangoes into small pieces. Blend Principal Secretary – UD-2, to look into three years have rendered these into the issue and “we received an e-mail to deserts with not a single blade of grass Prevents dehydration it into fine paste adding very little Electrolyte imbalances in sum- water. Now pour it into a thick bot- this effect,” Kumar said. in sight, Kumar said. mer lead to dehydration in the body. tom pan. Add mishri powder to it. In its tongue-in-cheek letter, also CIDCO, which has all along been ne- Raw mango replenishes the reserves Alternatively, sugar can be used. marked to the IMPPA (Indian Motion glecting the environment, might as well of sodium chloride and iron which But mishri is a healthier alternative Picture Producers’ Association), Nat- be the nodal agency for booking film are known to leak out through sweat to sugar. Mix thoroughly. Now add Connect said the film makers now do shoot sites, said Nandakumar Pawar, when you indulge in intense cardio dalchini powder. Now heat the pan. not have to go as far as Dubai or Rajas- head of Shri Ekvira Aai Pratishtan. He or HIIT workouts. Keep stirring for 5-7 minutes. Make a than for shooting on desert sites. They recalled that blockbusters as Rangeela are welcome to Uran across Mumbai were shot at Navi Mumbai railway sta- Treats stomach disorders paste of cornflour adding little water. Raw mango treats a variety of Add this paste to the pan, also at this harbour, he said. tions and construction sites. stomach problems and disorders like stage food colour can be added. Keep The forest department has just noti- Once the construction starts at Panje constipation, bloating, chronic dys- stirring it for 4-5 minutes more. Now fied over 916.22 hectares of mangroves - the once flourishing destination for pepsia, indigestion, and even cures grease a plate and pour this mixture in Borivali taluka of Mumbai Subur- over 1,50,000 birds – the sites can be morning sickness. evenly on the plate. Let it cool for ban district covering Gorai, Manori, used for fight sequences by Bollywood Charkop, Marve and Aksa, but the Navi producers and directors, Kumar said. Boosts cardiovascular health half an hour. Cut into pieces. Mumbai mangroves continued to face The reckless, unchecked landfill has The writer is Nutritionist and Founder of AAKANKSHA : Desire For wrath of the land grab. already been causing unseasonal floods Wellness. Contact 7021648382; e-mail: [email protected] “This is no exaggeration that innu- and film makers might as well use these Website: http://aakankshadfw.com. Follow us on Facebook, merable complaints to the government sites for flood related shots, he said sar- Instagram, Twitter and subscribe to our Channel. and the orders from environment de- castically. Saturday, 3 April 2021 5 MP Rajan Vichare inspects proposed site of new La Casa spreads awareness on the flyover between Vashi sector 17 to Kopri junction occasion of World Autism Day

By Ryhea George the cause of improv- keep doing the aware- By Chandrashekhar Hendve the visit, MP Vichare Shiv Sena District Chief n the occasion of ing the city’s greenery. ness programme ev- ember of Parlia- also inspected the site of Dwarkanath Bhoir, Vit- OWorld Autism Day The founder of La Casa, ery year. Our aim is Mment (MP) Rajan the proposed new flyover thal More, Leader of Op- which is observed on Sheena Rath, who is also to sensitize the society Vichare along with the between Vashi sector 17 position Vijay Chowgule, 2nd April, La Casa, a a mother of a 24-year- about Autism. I have Commissioner of Navi to Kopri junction. Deputy District Chief former school for the old autistic boy, Rahul always felt these special Mumbai Municipal Cor- MP Vichare said, Manoj Haldankar, Atul autistic and the under- Rath says that bringing children learn from the poration (NMMC), Ab- “The bridge is expected Kulkarni, Prakash Patil, privileged, and now an awareness about autism other children even just hijit Bangar inspected to cost Rs 372 crore. Af- City Chief Vijay Mane, outreach centre for so- is the need of the hour. by observing and see- Ghansoli node on April 1, ter the completion of the Pravin Mhatre, Deputy cial causes, conducted “As April is con- ing how they act in situ- along with CIDCO Chief flyover, traffic congestion City Chief Anil Patil, an awareness drive sidered to be Autism ations and will be able Engineer Dietkar, ACF in Navi Mumbai will be Eknath Bhukhande, by planting trees and Awareness month, we to progress. They need Rajendra Magdum of reduced to a great extent. Ex Corporator M. K. painting the pavement decided to give back to have exposure to mangroves, Deputy Chief The flyover will ben- Madhavi, Chetan Naik, of sector-35 Kharghar something to the en- normal and natural sur- Forest Officer Gajendra efit the commuters from Akash Madhavi, Rama- with the colour blue to vironment by planting roundings to learn from Hiray, NMMC Executive Mumbai, Thane, Kalyan- kant Mhatre, Vilas Bhoir, raise awareness about trees. With the help of it. With such drives, Engineer Sanjay Desai, Dombivali.” other Shiv Sena office developmental disorder. the environmentalist, we are trying to raise Arvind Shinde. During During the visit, bearers were present. During the drive, Dharmendar Kar, we awareness among the around 10 volunteers were able to plant trees people and also include Covid 19 vaccination drive for above 45 coloured the pavement and also paint the area the special children to and planted chikoo trees blue. Being a mother indulge in such activi- years of age kick starts in Navi Mumbai in the area to support of an autistic child, we ties.” 93,369 beneficiaries have been vaccinated till March 31 MCA issues SOP guidelines for its local tournaments By Ashok Dhamija n view of the in- Icreasing number of COVID-19 cases across Maharashtra and considering the safety aspects of the players, match officials, support staff and administra- tors, Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA), the governing body fter the first phase in large number to get Jumbo Covid Vaccina- of cricket in Mumbai, For representational purpose only. Aof Covid 19 vacci- themselves vaccinated tion Centre at ESIS Hos- Greater Mumbai, Navi stall sanitizer stand and nation for health work- at various vaccina- pital, Sector 5, Vashi. Mumbai and Thane dis- bottle along with liquid ers, second phase for co- tion centres,” said San- Free vaccination is be- tricts has issued a set soap that needs to be rona warriors and third jay Kakde, Additional ing provided at all the of Standard Operating available all throughout. phase for senior citizens Commissioner, Navi vaccination centres of Procedures (SOP) that Players and support staff and co-morbid persons Mumbai Municipal the corporation. Apart need to be followed by who are sitting in the above 45 years of age, Corporation. from this, in 16 private all participating clubs tent / pavilion should as Covid 19 vaccination At present, 24x7 vac- hospitals, vaccination is and players for smooth far as possible sit away of all citizens above 45 cinations are being car- being done at the rate of conduct of its forthcom- perature gun and regis- from each other and years of age kick started ried out in 3 hospitals of Rs. 250 / - per dose. ing Local Tournaments ter that would be used wear masks throughout on 1st April, 2021 in the Corporation- Vashi, As many as 93369 across various venues to document players when off-field. MCA Navi Mumbai. Nerul and Airoli. Apart beneficiaries have been be it a plot or ground. and official temperature has requested all Match “The response was from this, 4 booths are vaccinated till March This includes the on arrival. In addition, Observers to ensure that good on the first day operating in two shifts 31st, 2021 in NMMC’s mandatory requirement the host for the match/ all the above guidelines itself and people came from 8 am to 8 pm at the jurisdiction. to have a thermal tem- tournament should in- are strictly followed. 6 Saturday, 3 April 2021

Editorial Youth Corner: Issue: 251 3 april, 2021 Three Principles (What, How and Why) of Learning April Cool here are several educa- practical applicability of ne thing that has really come jokes and bluffing each other, citi- Ttional theories of learn- concepts. Again, taking the Oout very strongly after the zens were seen planting saplings. ing that explore methodolo- earlier example, mere read- pandemic is the need to preserve In Navi Mumbai various such ini- gies how students receive, ing and understanding of ac- and conserve Mother Nature. Since tiatives were undertaken with the process and finally inter- counting / costing concepts long, human beings have been play- citizens taking pledge not only to nalize inputs received from may not help; the real issue ing with the environment and con- plant saplings, but to nurture them various sources. There are is how much a student is in verting the greener patches into as well. various principles of learn- Dr. A.K. Sen Gupta a position to apply financial concrete jungles. This has certainly The environmentalists say that ing as well to make it more accounting into making or taken toll on environment and is re- while plantation drives are being effective and competency driven. interpreting a financial statement. sulting in climate changes. conducted on a regular basis by Three major principles Similarly, cost accounting should As the month of April sets in, the many politicians, famous figures The three most important prin- help a student price a product either weather across the country becomes and even by people, in general, ciples of learning include: based on variable or total cost ac- harsher. To counter the blazing sun there is nobody to take care of those What to read: This is crucial if counting basis. and also with an aim to make the plants, after they leave with a picture learning is to be effective. This is Why aspect of learning: This planet greener, the environmental- for their social media. Hence, along more important in today’s context is seeking rationale of everything ists have come up with the unique with planting trees, it is equally im- in view of proliferation of informa- that one learns. This is the inquisi- initiative, which they have termed portant to nurture these so that these tion and students are not clear what tive / analytical / probing mind ask- as ‘April Cool’. They say that the bloom into full-fledged trees, pro- to read. The word “what to read” ing questions on everything students entire month should be celebrated viding shades from the scorching implies “core” as well as “extended learn or apply. They seek alterna- by planting trees and nurturing the sun and cooling the environment. content” that will make learning tives by asking questions as to why existing ones and also by making Nature has been giving hints of comprehensive keeping in view what other issues are not important or efforts to place water bowls for the its fury for the past few years and it one intends to learn. For example, if why learning cannot be applied in a stray animals and birds. The Greens, is high time that people understood one aspires for accounting / audit- different way. who propagated the idea on vari- the severity of climate change. We ing / financial consultancy profes- The three aspects of learning give ous social media platforms across all can do our bit in protecting our sion, first thing one needs to know rise to a full decision maker. First two the country, have been hugely sup- Mother Earth. Planting and nurtur- are basics of financial / management principles, “what to read” and “ap- ported by the citizens. On the first ing just one sapling by each one of accounting. One should, therefore, ply reading to applications” help a day of the month itself, which is us, can go a long way in bringing prepare an exhaustive list of subjects student in taking practical decisions. usually celebrated ‘April fool day’ back the greenery and in protecting that will make one expert in the area The last “why” part of the learn- among masses by playing pranks, the environment. of accounting / costing. Three things ing develops questioning mind and important here are: core concepts new perspective and hence makes one must know (in terms of curricu- him / her a better decision maker. Navi Mumbai gets will help them play and lover, I am really excited lum), extended concepts one should The writer is Founder and its first dog park... will also act as a good about this dog park and I preferably know to be an expert and Convener, Higher Education Forum Continued from page...1 exercising factor for the am totally sure that this finally sources. (HEF). He is former Director of tres and will have vari- pets. In this park, the pet park will be appreciated How to apply: Theoretical stud- SIES College of Management ous play equipment for lovers would be able to by many citizens and dog ies do make little sense unless these Studies (SIESCOMS), Navi Mumbai dogs of all sizes. just enjoy, while their lovers. Now we can call have “practical application / rel- and Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan’s Speaking to News- pets will play.” Navi Mumbai a smart evance”. A good student is one who S P Jain Institute of Management & band, Divya Gaikwad She further added, city in true sense of the is always exploring how to apply Research (SPJIMR), Mumbai. said, “This would be “A smart city should word. There are many concepts learnt in practical life. And He may be contacted at a big boon for the ca- have amenities for not dog lovers who are not that makes him / her more relevant [email protected] nines and the dog lov- only humans but pets as able to keep pets at their and better employable. Job demands or 9821128103. ers of Navi Mumbai. well. This was the need homes due to various We have been following of the hour. The pet lov- factors. With this park, persistently with the au- ers and owners had been they can come and play thorities and finally the asking for such park for with these canines and project has got approval. a long time. Even when enjoy their time with The work was started on we visit Sagar Vihar in them. Even the dogs 2nd April, 2021 in the the morning, one can would have lovely play presence of very small see how many dog lov- time with other pets.” gathering following the ers come out with their Covid-19 protocol. The pet for a walk and that For inserting plan is to make a small itself shows what kind park within the park of response we would advertisements for the dogs. This area be getting from the dog in would be fenced com- lovers once the park is pletely so that the dogs thrown open.” Newsband can enjoy playing with Speaking to a dog Contact: the other dogs while the lover Nicole Sumesh Vijay -9867529919 owners can stand back said, “This initiative Rampreet - 9867659921 and watch them. Equip- will take Navi Mumbai ment such as small see- one step ahead towards Off : saws, steps and slopes a well-developed and 2087 0513 / 2781 5380 Dr. Sahebrao Ohol has been appointed as the principal of Dr. Veer Wajekar will be installed which smart city. Being a pet of Rayat Shikshan Sanstha at Funde in Uran. (By Dinesh Pawar) Saturday, 3 April 2021 7

City observes Good Christian belief, on this Diversion of CR trains via KR route Friday in a sombre... day Jesus took away the Continued from page...1 world’s sins along with By Ashok Dhamija marks the end of 40-days Him to heaven. Subse- n account of ongoing Upgradation penance, period of fast- quently, we have been Owork i.e. doubling of lines on Bhal- ing known as Lent. Cath- praying to our Lord awani - Bhigwan single line section in olics were engrossed in Jesus to take the virus Solapur Division) on Central Railway preparing themselves away and relieve whole (CR) that commenced last month, the for the season by ob- world from the agony following trains will continue to be di- serving Lent or a period of this pandemic,” told verted via Konkan Railway (KR) route. of fasting, repentance, Avelina Mathia, anoth- The details are as under: moderation, self-denial er pious woman from Diversion of Trains: and spiritual discipline Nerul. throughout last 40 days. Devout Catholics Wilma Pereira, parish- kept fast for whole day ioner from Our Lady of on Good Friday and Visitation Church, spent broke the fast in the whole day on Good Fri- evening after consum- day at her home, praying ing very light vegetarian in front of the Statue of diet. Jesus Christ, seeking In St. Joseph Church blessings from the Lord CBD, Belapur, 50 devo- to bestow solace and re- tees were allowed in- covery from Covid 19 side the Church for Pandemic. Veneration of the Cross She told, “We all and Holy Communion. devotees are missing Father Venancio in- the prayers and ser- formed, “We follow all vices on this Holy Day the guidelines laid down as we could not attend by our respected Cardi- it physically. Only one nal Gracious. A group of online service named 50 were accommodated ‘Way of the Cross’ was in the morning services. streamed at 9.30 am on Our services were held Good Friday, but no oth- from 7am -1pm and held er services and activities zone wise so that maxi- were held to follow the mum number of devotees guidelines.” could attend. The ser- “The religious service was integrated with vice on Good Friday Stations of the Cross, Passengers are requested to kindly note the same. Inconvenience caused is regretted. is the middle part of a scripture reading.” three-day long Liturgy He added, “However and the day marks the the Church had been Two bookies arrested Faithfuls observe crucifixion and death kept open for private for online betting on Good Friday virtually of Jesus Christ. As per prayers till 9 pm.” cricket matches By: Crime Reporter he Assistant Commissioner of Police, Vashi Di- Tvision and his team raided a flat in Ulwe, Sector- 18 and arrested two bookies for betting online during a match between India and England using Sky PUBLIC NOTICE Sports. Police seized 6 mobile phones, 1 laptop, 1 THIS NOTICE IS HEREBY given that my client MR. PRAKASH VITTHAL BANDRE is the owner of JN-1/61/A-12, Sector-9, tab and other items during the operation. Vashi, Navi Mumbai, 1) original DEED OF APARTMENT Date Vinayak Vasta, Assistant Commissioner of Po- 21/03/1990 2) original CIDCO Transfer NOC 3) original GEN- lice, Vashi Division, was informed that Nitin Gupta, ERAL POWER OF ATTORNEY Date. 2/ 1/ 1990 is lost/mis- a resident of Sector-18, Ulwe, was betting online on An heart touching enactment of ‘Way of the Cross’ placed. A police complaint for the same has been lodged with the Vashi Police Station on 22/03/2021 , which is recorded in a cricket match between India and England. Accord- By Ashok Dhamija year, the same was Property Missing Register under Regn. No. 0873/2021. ingly, Sub-Inspector of Police, Wagh and a squad n the occasion of conducted virtually If any person found above mentioned documents the same may raided Gupta’s house in Ulwe, Sector-18. Good Friday, also due to rising numbers be handover to the under sign at his office address given herein O below within a period of 7 days. During the raid, Nitin Vijay Gupta (50) and Nar- called Holy Friday and of COVID cases in All persons are hereby informed to put in their claims or interest endra Singh Harbhajan Singh Ghai (56) were found Black Friday, which Maharashtra and the or objections in or to the said 1) original DEED OF APART- betting online and taking money from others during commemorate the warnings received from MENT Date .21/03/1990 2) original CIDCO Transfer NOC 3) live cricket match between India and England. crucifixion of Jesus original GENERAL POWER OF ATTORNEY Date. 2/1/1990 the Health Department. within 7 days from the appearance of this Notice to the under- The team arrested the two bookies and found four Christ, Sacred Heart The same however signed and/or to the without any reference or regard to any such mobile phones. During interrogation, Gupta con- Church, Vashi, pre- didn’t prevent the claim, interest or objections which shall be deemed to have fessed that he was betting on cricket match through sented the ‘Way of the devout Christian Faith- been waived. Sd/- his mobile phone. Cross’ with an enact- fuls to observe fast and SAGAR S PAWAR “The duo were arrested for running cricket bet- ment of the Stations. indulge in charity while Advocate High Court ting gambling, under the Maharashtra Gambling Usually enacted as part offering prayers from 504, 5th Floor, J. K. Chambers, Prevention Act as well as the IT Act”, said a police of a procession on the the safety of their home Date : 03.04.2021 Plot No. 76, Sector-17, Vashi, Place : Navi Mumbai. Navi Mumbai. M.No.9870124930 official. streets of Vashi every on the occasion. 8 Saturday, 3 April 2021 La Densitae’s revolutionary Non-Touch Real-Time FUE Hair Transplant – Safe, Affordable with assured results

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So, the grafts ex- +91-9604117788 Ekdant XI regains ‘Icchapurti Holi Cup’ By Ashok Dhamija title which was n a sum- played in fad- Imit clash ing lights and between two unfortunately Vashi based was truncated amateur teams, to two overs Sector 6 instead of four. based Ekdant Overall it was XI defeated a team effort Ayyappa Boys that ensured us Sector 7 by the success. As 10 wickets, such Cricket to regain the tournaments ‘Icchapurti like these Holi Cup’. In Thevar achieved the target without way for their teams entry in to the played over a truncated two over final Ayyappa getting separated in the first over finals. The four over limited Tennis weekends and holidays are an excel- Boys failed to fire against Ekdant’s itself. ball tournament which was organised lent platform for youngsters to show frontline bowlers Karan Kalambus- Earlier the Sector 6 based team by Icchapurti Sports Club Vashigaon their talent. But they should also kar and Tukaram Waghmare and defeated Gaondevi Vashigaon 40 witnessed participation from twelve remember to keep Tennis Cricket as a scored only eight runs while losing plus by 25 runs in the semis while teams. hobby or fun because the main prior- four wickets in the process. Ekdant Ayyappa Boys Tausif Shaikh and Atif Skipper Karan Kalambuskar post ity should be on education and career XI openers Sachin Rajak and Kartik Shaikh excellent performance paved the win shared, “Happy to regain the development”. 4Vol. 24 4 issue No. 43 4Navi Mumbai 4 3 - 9 April, 2021 4RNI No. 71478/97 4Pages 4 4Price 2/- RT-PCR test to Citizens throw now cost Rs. 500 State Health Minister caution to the wind also slashes rates for rapid Many residential societies in the city antigen tests celebrated Holi with great enthusiasm By: Chandrashekhar Hendve he added. ith the surge in For another test- By Abhitash D. Singh WCovid 19 cases CLIA- for SARS- he surge in Covid and with an aim to en- CoV-2 antibodies, the T19 cases and the re- courage testing, the Ma- charges will be Rs. 350, strictions imposed by the harashtra government Rs. 450 and Rs. 550 state government and the on Wednesday, 31st respectively, while for civic body on Holi cel- March, slashed the rates rapid antigen test the ebration, do not appear of all the Covid tests. amount will be Rs. 150, to have dampened the State Health Minister Rs. 200 and Rs. 300 spirit of many residents, Rajesh Tope announced respectively, Dr. Vyas who celebrated Holi, as that the rates have been said. usual, with great enthu- slashed by half. "There is no dearth siasm and participated "The new rates for of materials required in the revelry. People RT-PCR tests are now for these tests. Which applied colours on each Residents of a well-known society fixed at Rs. 500, Rs. is why the state govern- other and splashed water. in Airoli celebrating Holi 600 and Rs. 800. For ment has decided to Infact in some societies, giving samples at the bring down the prices the swimming pool and Newsband, chairman of from Vashi said, "Many on each other. What the club house turned one of the societies from youngsters celebrated is alarming is the fact into merriment zone and Ulwe on the condition of Holi without follow- that the society has few the people indulged in anonymity said, "Holi is ing social distancing or Covid cases as well. celebration in full throt- our biggest festival and wearing masks. All the Navi Mumbai Police tle without wearing face it comes once in a year. wine shops did brisk Commissioner Bipin masks or minding physi- The government and business on that day Kumar Singh informed, cal distancing. municipal corporations and there too people did "There were strict order In Ulwe, Sector- are not allowing us to not follow the Covid-19 not to have public cele- 17, Sector-9, Sector-19 celebrate citing the rea- protocol. The citizens bration on both the days. and many other sectors, son of rising Covid 19 themselves should have Our police personnel many youngsters were cases. I would just like strictly followed the along with the NMMC spotted celebrating in to ask one question from guidelines set up by the staff, took action against groups in various hous- the state government, state government and many societies and collection centre, Rs. of these tests," said ing societies. Many why are they plying pub- the municipal corpora- individuals violating 500 will be charged. Tope. youngsters also took out lic transportation when tions. Now if the cases Holi guidelines during For the same test at a The state govern- bike rides. Few people there is violation of the increase in Navi Mum- both Holika Dahan and Covid Care Centre or a ment has been continu- from the societies com- Covid-19 protocols? bai then public will be Rangpanchmi day. In a quarantine centre, the ously revising the rates plained to the police of- Then why are they stop- held responsible." month, we have regis- charges will be Rs. 600 of Covid tests since ficials and the municipal ping us from celebrating The rules were flout- tered cases against 5000 and to collect the swab the onset of pandemic. authorities too about the Holi which is our culture ed by the residents of a violators. It is really un- from home, the labs can The charges for RT- violation happening in and a festival? We cel- well-known society in fortunate that people of charge Rs. 800," said PCR were Rs. 1,200 in the societies, but there ebrated Holika Dahan Airoli as well. One of the the satellite city are not Dr. Pradeep Vyas, prin- September and Rs. 980 were no action, they say. with great gusto and also readers, on the condition following the guidelines cipal secretary of public in October and Rs. 700 The state govern- encouraged everyone to of anonymity, who is which has been set up by health department. in December. ment had even banned play Holi during Rang- also the resident of the the state government, lo- The cost of anti-bod- The decision was the celebration of Holika panchmi. We, society society, shared pictures cal bodies and the Navi ies test will be Rs. 250 taken by the state gov- Dahan (burning of the members, wanted to cel- of the celebration and Mumbai police, for their Rs. 300 and Rs. 400 for ernment as the number bonfire) but many soci- ebrate our colour festival said that the residents, own welfare. By not fol- similar services respec- of laboratories ac- eties lit bonfire or Holika with enthusiasm." despite ban, celebrated lowing the guidelines, tively. "No private lab credited by ICMR and Dahan after 12:05am. Sachin Kamble, Holi in the swimming they are inviting another can charge more than NABL has increased in Speaking with the one of the youngsters pool and splashed colour lockdown." these prescribed rates," the state. 2 3 - 9 April 2021 Kharghar gang rape case: main accused Editorial absconding since a month, nabbed Issue: 43 3 - 9 april, 2021

Empowering children through physical education

t is seen that with the advent hear these days is “Only work and Iof modern technology, physi- no play are the keys to success”. cal education has not been given It is quite unfortunate that the much thought in the past. Instead of system of education has never been spending time outdoors in fresh air, given much thought in our coun- children these days prefer to sit in try. The studies conducted world the company of computers or watch over has proved the harmful effect television. Pressure of studies, am- of forcing the children to the me- bitious academic programmes of the chanical system of education. The By Crime Reporter the Taloja area in the dark and fled. The schools, ever growing number of children, especially in the initial six he main accused in the Kharghar victim then reached her home with the books etc. have also made it difficult years, should be allowed to grow Tgang-rape case has been arrested help of some citizens and informed her for them to indulge in sports activi- with nature till they grow strong in by the police from Chembur. The main family about the incident. ties. Infact the importance of physi- the atmosphere of freedom and real- accused, identified as Abhishek Ajit The next day, a complaint was cal education has become all the ize the importance of education and Kharat, 31, and his accomplice Tejas lodged at the Kharghar police station. more important during this pandem- knowledge. It should be realized that Devalekar, 19, had fled on February Based on the complaint, the police had ic, which has made us understand the along with academics, extra curricu- 3 after gang-raping a 19-year-old girl. registered a case of gang rape against priority of health over other issues. lar activities, especially sports, are While, Tejas was arrested first by the both Abhishek and Tejas. The police The present day picture of edu- vital for the overall growth of the police, Abhishek was absconding. immediately arrested Tejas Devalekar. cation is young students carrying children and for better performance. The victim and the accused lived However, the main accused, Abhishek heavy satchels to schools, spend- Children are the citizens of to- in the same area in Kharghar and were Kharat was absconding. Kharghar po- ing most part of the day in the class morrow on whose shoulders lie the acquaintances. On the night of Febru- lice had been searching him for the last room and coming back home to future of our nation. Not only they ary 3, the victim had gone for a pre- one and a half month. The accused, Ab- have another heavy dose of home have to be imparted right knowl- wedding programme with her parents. hishek allegedly was hiding in the Lal work. This is not only taking heavy edge in the right manner, they have The victim felt thirsty during the pro- Dongar area ofChembur, said Assistant toll on the health of the children, but to be made emotionally, spiritually gramme and under the pretext of of- Inspector of Police Shridhar Pawar. is also affecting their creativity. In- and morally strong to face the future fering something to drink, the accused Chembur police traced Abhishek stead of bright and cheerful children challenges. Our main aim should Abhishek and Tejas spiked her drink from Lal Dongar area and arrested him what we see today are overburdened be to make children not robots but and took her to a nearby minibus and on Tuesday night. He was later handed youngsters for whom the words human beings with mind and heart sexually assaulted her in the bus. The over to Kharghar police by Chembur “success” and “career” are the most bustling with enjoyment and enlight- duo then took her to a secluded spot in police. important. The saying “All work enment. There is need to open more and no play makes Jack a dull boy” such clubs in the city and encourage Anand Pandit's much anticipated mystery-thriller has long been forgotten and what we youngsters to take up sports. Chehre starring Amitabh Bachchan and Emraan Hashmi gets postponed amidst rising COVID-19 cases L e t t e r s t o nand Pandit’s Chehre, Emraan Hashmi in the lead, the Editor Adirected by Rumy Jafry the mystery-thriller was all set has received an overwhelm- to release on April 9th, 2021. ing response from not only However, the film is now Crowding is not development! the audience but critics as pushed ahead and the new re- In Thane city, there is a Gokhale Road from Ashok talkies to Mahlar talk- well. Ever since the makers release date will be announced ies. On both sides of this road, Thane Municipal Corporation has put up small leased the posters, teasers and soon. boards saying 'Citizens should use Janpath'. Therefore, both sides of the entire the trailer, the anticipation to Rajendra Ganotra Sharing about the decision, Gokhale route are free from peddlers. So, it has been very easy for the citizens watch the ensemble cast on the Producer Anand Pandit says, to walk on the sidewalk. Thane Municipal Corporation only considered the big screens, for the first time, has been "Considering the situation and safety of footpath on Gokhale Road. Signs like 'Janpath' should be put up on all major building day by day. our audiences and fans which is of ut- footpaths under the Corporation. It will be easier for citizens to walk on the After the lockdown last year, many most importance to us, we have decided sidewalk. It is imperative to put up such signs on major routes at Mumbra and filmmakers were awaiting the release to postpone our film Chehre. The team Diva. An increase in the population of a village does not mean that the village of their upcoming films in 2021. Even has taken immense efforts to make it a has developed. Crowding alone is not development. The development of the though the theatres and other establish- great cinematic experience and we are village can be said to have facilitated the daily life of the locals. ments are functioning smoothly across looking forward to our audiences com- Sudhir Kangutkar, 1/9. Santosh Bhagat Chawl, B. R. Nagar, Diva (East). the country, the sudden spike in COVID- ing to the theatres safely." 19 cases is a matter of concern. Consid- Produced by Anand Pandit Motion ering the situation, the nation is going Pictures & Saraswati Entertainment Attention readers: While every effort is made to check the genuineness through and keeping the safety of fans Private Limited, directed by Rumy Ja- of party/parties inserting ads in this paper, we cannot be held responsible for in mind, Anand Pandit Motion Pictures fry, “Chehre” also stars Annu Kapoor, the truthfulness of its contents. The publishers, Editor and/or the staff cannot be has decided to postpone the release of Krystle D’Souza, Dhritiman Chatter- held responsible for any loss or damage due to transactions that they may enter their much-anticipated film Chehre. jee, Raghubir Yadav, Siddhanth Ka- into guided by the ads. Starring Amitabh Bachchan and poor, and Rhea Chakraborty.

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 e-mail : [email protected] website : www.newsband.in 3 3 - 9 April 2021 Uran Mangrove zones turn into deserts, Subdued Holi celebrations By Ashok Dhamija considerable increase in took the ecofriendly greens 'invite' Bollywood for shoots he Holi celebra- the number of Covid-19 way by using natural Ttions in the city cases recently. How- colours as depicted in NatConnect writes tongue-in-cheek letter to IMPPA, CM was a low profile affair ever, the few who cel- the photo feature by following Maharashtra ebrated this time around author. ollywood film mak- said. Coastal Zone clearance, Government imposing Bers may not have to CIDCO, which has Kumar said. restrictions on pub- go as far as Rajasthan or all along been neglecting Once the construc- lic gatherings amidst Dubai for shooting on the environment, might tion starts at Panje - the desert sites. Welcome as well be the nodal once flourishing desti- to Uran across Mumbai agency for booking film nation for over 1,50,000 harbour! shoot sites, said Nanda- birds – the sites can be Lush green mangrove kumar Pawar, head of used for fight sequences zones have now been Shri Ekvira Aai Prat- by Bollywood produc- turned into massive des- ishtan. He recalled that ers and directors, Kumar erts and sprawling wet- blockbusters as Rangeela said. lands into barren lands at were shot at Navi Mum- The reckless, un- several places pro- checked landfill viding ideal shoot- has already been ing locations, envi- causing unseasonal ronmentalists have floods and film Kids smudge natural colours one each other on the occasion of Holi in Vashi (Photos by Ashok Dhamija) said in a tongue-in- makers might as Having a wonderful time cheek letter to IMP- well use these sites PA (Indian Motion for flood related Picture Producers’ shots, he said sar- Association). castically. “With none of “One feels sad the concerned au- that the High Court thorities remain- appointed commit- ing unconcerned tees, with all pow- over the relentless Creating a desert in destroying lush green ers at their com- destruction of the mangroves - JNPT mand, remained fragile biodiversity, mute witnessed to Bollywood produc- the environment ers might as well destruction and make use of the failed to implement man-made deserts their own orders,” Youth too enjoy the festival of colours though in a subdued manner briefly in view of the pan- and barren lands said Stalin D of demic for their shoots,” NGO Vanshakti. said B N Kumar, Mangrove burial at Dhutum The last Lok director of NatCon- Sabha election Demand for ice apple rises nect Foundation. bai railway stations and time had given a golden “This is no exaggera- construction sites. opportunity to land grab- as mercury soars high tion as innumerable com- Destruction of envi- bers as they dumped plaints to the government ronment and profit book- hundreds of truckloads Popularly known as Tadgola, the jelly fruit is known for its natural and the orders from the ing at any cost has been of earth and debris on cooling properties and is highly recommended during summer environment department the CIDCO motto for NMSEZ sites at man- By: Dinesh Pawar trees at Nagaon, Kegaon in Uran ta- and even the high court some years now, Pawar groves at Pagote and he fruit vendors selling tadgola luka. In summer, there is a lot of de- appointed wetlands and pointed out and said wetland at Bhendkhal. T(Ice apple) in Uran Market are mand for the fruit”, said Madhukar mangroves committees the so-called city plan- The Mangrove commit- doing a brisk business following a Rama Mhatre who has been running have not yielded any ner might as well look tee has ordered restora- sudden rise in the mercury results to save nature in for additional source of tion of these mangroves levels in the city. While Uran,” he regretted. income from film shoot and wetland. Yet noth- the demand for sugarcane One has seen the sites in Uran. ing has changed, Kumar juice, lemon water and movie makers rushing to CIDCO is a 26% said. juicy fruits increases dur- Rajasthan (for romantic stake holder in NMSEZ Information obtained ing summer season, the de- films like Reshma Aur and has allotted man- under the RTI from the mand for tadgola is always Shera) or Dubai (for the grove zones and wet- Environment Depart- higher, say fruit vendors. likes of thriller Yalgaar), lands to various project ment clearly mentions Tadgola is a seasonal Kumar said and pointed proponents. CIDCO has that JNPT SEZ has no fruit and is available only out that Uran offers cost- even leased out the Panje coastal zone clearance, in summer. The fruit tastes effective shooting sites. holding pond, supposed- yet massive stretches of sweet and is also very ben- The project sites ly part of a flood control mangroves and wetlands eficial in terms of health. of JNPT SEZ or Navi mechanism, to NMSEZ. have been buried, Pawar “The fruit is being sold Mumbai SEZ are no The planner has now said. at Rs. 100 a dozen. People more mangrove zones. gobbled up the holding The few FIRs filed prefer to eat tadgola rather The landfill over the last pond and earmarked it remained on paper as no than consuming cold drinks three years have ren- as sector 16 to 28 in the culprit has been named. due to its health benefits,” dered these into deserts upcoming 2,740 hect- This has further bol- says Wasim Sheikh, a tadgola seller. the family business of selling tadgola with not a single blade are Dronagiri Develop- stered the environment “There are a large number of palm for the last 100 years. of grass in sight, Kumar ment Plan, without any crimes, he added. 4 3 - 9 April 2021 Mangrove cleanup Marshalls CIDCO assures to improve water raise concern over trash supply in areas under its jurisdiction Measures have been taken to fulfill the present accumulated near coastal areas and future water demand: CIDCO MD By Indrani Basu coastal line and accu- after massive effort by By Ryhea George This will help to fulfill the grow- n spite of conduct- mulate there. Dharmesh several organisations and ith an aim to resolve water is- ing demand of water in Kharghar, Iing continuous clean who has been conferred concerned citizens, the Wsues faced by the residents in Taloja, Ulwe and Dronagiri areas. up drives and collect- with the title of ‘Water situation of beaches and the areas under its jurisdiction, the CIDCO has made an agreement ing a huge trash from Hero 2021’ by Swachh coastal areas are turn- City and Industrial Development for allocation of additional 120 MLD the coastal areas in Navi Sarvekshan team from ing from bad to worse Corporation (CIDCO) will now be water from Hetawane dam and paid Mumbai, mangrove clean Ministry of Housing and because the responsible sourcing 50 MLD water through Rs. 119.80 crore, to implement the up warriors are unable to Urban affair, Govern- authorities have failed Navi Mumbai Municipal Corpora- augmentation of the Hetawane water understand why so much ment of India tweeted to to penalize the offenders tion’s (NMMC) Morbe dam. The supply scheme from 150 to 270 MLD. trash gets accumulated Chief Minister, Environ- or formulate strategies to water will be supplied to CIDCO’s They have also appointed M/s Tata even though nets or trash ment Minister and other stop such act.” His report Kamothe and Kharghar Node, that is consulting Engineers to peer review traps have been installed authorities concerned re- said, “It is the respon- around 35 MLD to Kamothe and 15 the entire system and provide reliable by the Navi Mumbai garding this issue and re- sibility of Municipal MLD to Kharghar area. long-term techno-economical op- Municipal Corporation quest them to solve this Corporation of Greater CIDCO has also taken various tions to complete the phase augmen- (NMMC) at every outlet measure to fulfill the current water tation from 150 to 270 MLD in a time of sewage canal across crisis through measures like con- bound manner within 3 years to ful- Navi Mumbai. structing a tunnel across Hamra- fill the CIDCO’s projected demand On Sunday, 28th pur Hill on raw water for the year 2025. March, 2021 volunteers gravity with the help of A resident of from Environment Life Micro Tunnel Boring Kharghar, Swapnil had gone to Talaye, the Machine (MTBM) at a Pawar, while speaking coastal area in between depth of about 20 metre about the new measures NRI Complex and TS for a length of 700 me- being undertaken by Chanakya for cleanli- tre and 350 metre MS CIDCO said, “This ex- ness drive. They were pipeline work falling in tra 10/15 MLD of water astonished to see a huge the forest area to achieve supply which will be received by the amount of medical waste the hydraulic gradient, minimize the Kharghar node will greatly help in like used gloves, masks, Environment Life collected few tons of trash including large amount of medical waste leakages and to increase the raw wa- resolving the water issue. We have syringes, injection am- ter drawl from the Hetawane dam. been receiving 55 MLD on a daily pules, used medicines This will cost Rs. 28.39 crore. This basis but the need was 70 MLD. Most etc. accumulated near work was to be completed in Febru- of the issues that were faced by the the water body. “This ary 2021. However, due to the delay residents would be solved with this was surprising as we in getting the forest permission, the but the CIDCO officials should take have been conducting work could not be completed on the note of the growing construction in the cleanliness drive stipulated time period. However, the Kharghar area. With the growing around the water body work got completed on 25th March. residential areas, the need for water every Sunday since last The officials claim that it will - fur would also increase. It would be bet- eight months. Inspite ther take around 8 to 10 days to get ter if CIDCO chalks out future plans that there are tons of the additional drawl by synchroniz- for water supply so that the residents trash each time,” said ing the entire water supply system. do not face problems in future too.” Dharmesh Barai, the mangrove cleanup man who has dedicated his Loknete Ramsheth Thakur congratulates life for cleaning water- falls and mangrove areas Trash traps put by NMMC across the city Anurag Waghchaure on his election as Panvel City in Navi Mumbai. President of Raje Pratishthan Kamgar Sena He added further, at the earliest. Mumbai to implement “The NMMC has fixed Meanwhile Dayanand the practice of treating trash traps at every outlet Stalin, noted environ- sewage before releasing of the nallahs across Navi mental activist and in creek and also take Mumbai jurisdiction and Founder of Vanashakti remedial measures to has also installed net bar- from Bhandup has also protect mangroves from ricade or trash barricade raised this issue. He has ingress of debris, solid over and across the city also taken legal action wastes.” sewage streams or nal- against Municipal Cor- Stalin has urged the lahs. Then how so much porations and has urged mangrove cleanup vol- trash gets accumulated the National Green Tri- unteers and marshall to every week near the cos- bunals to implement the take protection by wear- tal belt and on beaches?” practice of treating all ing industrial gloves. He It is felt by the clean- sewage at the source and also suggested to take up marshals that the gar- then release into creek action by informing bage thrown away from via streams. He has also State Police and MPCB On the orders of the 13th descendant of Maharashtra's Shrimanth Chhatrapati Shivaji Maha- other municipal jurisdic- suggested the use of about the collected med- raj, the Shrimanth Chhatrapati MP Udayan Raje Bhosale Maharaj and led by Raje Pratishthan tion come floating in the trash trap, trash broom ical waste so that inves- Kamgar Sena president Jitendra Khanvilkar, Loknete Ramsheth Thakur Saheb congratulated Anurag Waghchaure on his election as the Panvel City President of Raje Pratishtan Kamgar ocean and then due to by all the civic bodies. tigation could be carried Sena. Raigad District Organizer Kewal Mahadik, New Panvel City President Santosh Amle, Sec- high tide reach near the Stalin shared, “Even out. retary Suresh Bhoir, Omkar Mahadik were present on this occasion.