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13 December VOL. 13 • ISSUE 182 PAGES 12 • PRICE ` 1 2019 FRIDAY RNI No. MAHEN/2007/21778 POSTAL REGN. NO. NMB/154/2017-19/VASHI MDG POST OFFICE NEWS IN Snakes strike fear BRIEF PCMC’s transport body- A distant dream among residents of Now colour Ramnagar Digha slum pass for each floor at CIDCO Insufficient budget and lack of man-power The closed Urestra Company has With an aim to help people visiting CIDCO cited to be the reason for the delay become a den for the reptiles Bhavan at CBD Belapur do not face difficulty in lo- By Abhitash D.Singh It is learned that the is turning out to be cating departments, the PANVEL: It seems request of PCMC com- a loss for the transport CIDCOs’ Chief Vigilance that the people of Pan- missioner was turned body. officer Nisar Tamboli has vel city and its sur- down by the NMMT Ganesh Deshmukh, decided to start floor wise rounding area will have saying that they them- PCMC Commissioner colour passes for the visi- to wait more for better tors. transportation facili- The new colour pass ties. Due to lack of will be implemented from man-power and insuffi- Monday, December 16, cient funds, the Panvel 2019. Speaking about the City Municipal Corpo- initiative an official said, “Yel- ration (PCMC) is un- low pass has been as- able to initiate its own signed for the first floor, red transport wing. for the second floor, blue By Chandrashekhar Hendve “The slum dwellers Earlier the PCMC for the third floor, violet for The who are living in the Commissioner Ganesh NAVI MUMBAI: the fourth floor, white for the residents of Ramnagar vicinity of Mukund Deshmukh had re- fifth floor, dark blue for the slum are constantly liv- Company and Urestra quested the Navi Mum- sixth floor, and green for ing under the fear as Company in the Digha bai Municipal Trans- the seventh floor. Citizens there has been a sud- area are living under port (NMMT) to in- selves are unable to pro- informed, “We have will only be allowed to en- den spurt of snakes constant fear. Not only crease bus services in vide more services in been trying to start our ter the floor after showing near their vicinity. The the deserted place has the Panvel area till the Navi Mumbai area own transport wing, but the pass to the security residents allege that turned into a mini jun- PCMC has its own and moreover, the exist- person sitting at each en- the Urestra Company, gle with bushes grow- transport wing. ing services in Panvel Contd. on pg. 2 trance. In order to get to next to their slum, ing wildly and reptiles the other floor, the visitor which has been closed Contd. on pg. 2 will have to take the signa- Christmas decors get costlier for six years has be- ture of the department head come a mini jungle and and submit the pass. By Ryhea George a favourable place for VASHI: With Christ- the snakes and other First multi-storey mas just around the crawly creatures. parking to be corner, all the shops Digha Division tabled at Standing have started displaying Committee Chairman Committee Christmas tree decors. Jagdish Gawate has However, compared to demanded that the meeting today NMMC officials should The Navi Mumbai last year, the prices of most of the decorative take action and fine the Municipal Corporation has company owner. decided to construct a multi- Christmas tree essen- storey parking to solve the tials have scaled up issue of traffic congestion this year, say the trad- caused by unauthorized ers. parking of vehicles on city “A lot of new Christ- roads. Accordingly, a pro- mas decor have come posal for the construction this year. Christmas first multi-storeyed parking trees ranging from 2 will be tabled at the stand- feet to 10 feet are avail- ing committee on Friday able with their prices 13th December. The pro- ranging from Rs 350 to posed multi-storey vehicle Rs 1600 respectively. parking will be developed There are variations in at Belapur CBD Sector-1, the type of Christmas Plot No.19. Contd. on pg. 4 www.newsband.in | [email protected] 2 Friday, 13 December 2019 PCMC’s NMMT is not respond- ing in a positive way. So DOCUMENT MISSING CHANGE OF NAME transport... now the residents of Notice is hereby given that the Original Registration Receipt I have changed my name from SARITA DEVI to Contd. from pg. 1 Panvel do not have any TNN3-5083/1988, Dated 28.09.1988 issued by CIDCO in SARITA SINGH as per affidavit dated 12/12/2019 due to lack of staff and other option but to con- respect of tenement No. NL-1A/3/4, situated on the Kai. Annasaheb Patil Mathadi Rahivashi Gahrmalak Sanghatna, funds, the plan has tinue with the existing Sector - 8, Nerul, Navi Mumbai and issued in favour of failed to take wings. services.” Mr. Rajendra Pandurang Dhanawade, has been Nevertheless we will According to the misplaced/lost while travelling by bus from Nerul to Sec. 3, continue to make ef- PCMC data, PCMC ju- Koparkhairane Bus Depot and is not traceable. A complaint forts to start this initia- risdiction covers 29 vil- to the effect has been lodged by Mr. Rajendra Pandurang tive.” lages of Panvel taluka Dhanawade, with Nerul police station who have recorded Deshmukh added, which also includes the same vide their document missing register No. 3930/19 “We approached NMMT Rasayani and five oth- dated 3rd December, 2019. and requested them to er nodes developed by Any member of the public who finds/has found the said increase their services CIDCO like Taloja, documents, is requested to arrange to return the same to in our area till we get Kharghar, Kalamboli, Mr. Rajendra Pandurang Dhanawade or inform Nerul our own transport wing Kamothe and New Police Station. but we have not re- Panvel which covers Sd/- ceived any positive re- 110 sq.km. Place: Navi Mumbai. Mr. Rajendra Pandurang sponse from them yet.” Rani Shreedhar, a Date : 13-12-2019 Dhanawade Shirish Aradwad, resident of Khanda Col- PUBLIC NOTICE NMMT general man- ony said, “One can no- Outdoor No. /Recovery/Auction notice/ vishal junnar pat/302/2019 Notice is hereby given on behalf of my client MR. J. N MARWHA, ager said, “Our main tice that there is con- Vishal Junnar Sahakari Patpedhi Maryadit, Mumbai the lawful owner of Apartment No. RH-1, K-35, Sector-7, Vashi, B/3, Sussex Industrial Estate, Dadoji Konddev Cross Lane, Byculla Navi Mumbai – 400703. aim and motto is to first stant increase in the (East), Mumbai-400027 That my client has lost the following Original Documents in respect provide better services population of PCMC (Register No.13.0.M/R.S.R./928/1979) of above said Apartment No.RH-1, K-35, Sector-7, Vashi, Navi in our own area and af- area due to the migra- Property Sales Declaration Notice Mumbai – 400703, more particularly described hereinafter and for ter achieving it we will tion of people from dif- Maharashtra Co-operative Societies Act, 1960 and Rule 107(11)(e) As per the same my client has already lodged document missing complaint think about extending ferent parts of the It is notified by all concerned that the following assets have been before Vashi Station, bearing Lost Property Registration No.4108/ preserved in the name of Vishal Junnar Sahakari Patpedhi Ltd. Guar- services in surrounding state. The Civic body 2019 on dated: 12/12/2019. antee. As per the provisions of Maharashtra Co-operative Societies LIST OF ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS LOST BY MY CLIENT areas. As of now we are should improve the Act, 1960 and Rule 1961, as per the provisions of the protected 1. Original Allotment Letter issued by CIDCO Ltd. running buses on 22 transportation facilities property, the organization has taken over possession of the property directly. For the recovery of the entire debt amount available to the 2. Original Possession Letter issued by CIDCO Ltd. routes in PCMC area. in this area which has organization, the property will be sold on 30th December 2019, and as 3. Original Payment receipts of payment made to CIDCO Ltd. But the response is not a population of around per the declaration of the property, through public auction on this basis. SCHEDULE OF THE PROPERTY so good. Only in select 9 lakh. As of now the If the debtor and Guarantor’s, the bail bond, as mentioned below, if the Apartment No. RH-1, K-35, Sector-7, Vashi, Navi Mumbai – entire outstanding loan amount is not fully paid before the auction date 400703, Tal. & Dist. Thane, within the limits of Navi Mumbai routes, we are making transportation facilities then the auction sale instructions for the auction date is for them profit, while in the rest is not up to the mark Name of Branch: Vashi Municipal Corporation. Name of the borrower: Mr. Manohar Machindra More Hence all those concerned or who have any information about the of the areas, we are in- due to which many res- Co-Borrower: Late. Rajendra Shripati Said documents or having claim, charge or lien upon the property more curring losses. Hence, idents are inconve- Legal heirs: 1) Smt. Manisha Rajendra Said 2) Kumar Sanket Rajen- particularly described in the schedule are hereby invited to put their presently to start addi- nienced. We are hopeful dra Said 3) Kumari Sanika Rajendra Said claims, objections in writing at the office of the undersigned within Surety name:1) Mr. Shivaji Vishnu More 2) Mr. Mahadev Dattatray 7 days of publication of this Notice. It is further informed that after tional service is not fi- that soon the civic body Sanagar nancially viable.” will initiate its own Tired amount: 30,57,970 / - (plus 30.11.2019 interest and other the period of 7 days from Notice no claim of whatsoever will be One of the PCMC transport wing and we charges since) entertained. Date of possession: 18/03/2019 Sd/- officials on the condi- will not have to depend Reserved Price: 30,57, 970/- Adv. AQIL GILANE, B.Sc. LL.B tion of anonymity said, on others for providing Deposit amount (5%): 1,52,898/- Advocate High Court “It is sad that the facilities.” Bid Multiplier: 15,000.00 and their multiples Property Description: M/S Radhakrishna Fruit Traders, APMC Mar- SS4/236, Ground Floor, Sector-2, ket, Gala No.N.1005-1/2, plot no.3&7, sector no.19,Turbhe, Navi Place : Navi Mumbai Vashi, Navi Mumbai – 400703. Mumbai, Dist.Thane-400705,Total area 150 sq. Foot, (100 square foot Date : 13-12-2019 Contact No: 9833622231 Snakes strike fear... ground floor area and 50 square feet first floor area) office premises. Contd. from pg. 1 Auction Date and Time: 30.12.2019 On 02.00 PM Auction Place : Administrative Office - Vishal Junnar Sahakari Patpedhi (M),B/3, Sussex Industrial Estate, Dadoji Konddev making their den, the wall of the Urestra Cross Lane, Byculla (East), Mumbai-400027,Contact SPECIAL OFFER dilapidated security Company, which No.02266571711/22/33, 9004479018 /19 wall/compound of Ur- stretches from Ramna- Property Observation Date and Time: Date.13.12.2019 to CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENT 28.12.2019 in the morning 11.00 am to 4.00 pm (excluding public and estra Company is pos- gar to Mukund compa- weekly holidays). ON REAL ESTATE ing danger and it is ny service road, has Terms and Conditions: Interested bidders should send their sealed (Buying /Selling /Paying Guest etc.) feared that it may collapsed many times tenders by post or hand to the administrative office of the organization. Last date for submission of deposit amount and KYC documents in A 20 word classified in NEWSBAND crumple down any- during heavy rainfall concerned branch: 28.12.20I9 at 1.00 PM. The deposit amount should time,” he added. over the past years. be in favour of Vishal Junnar Sahakari Patpedhi (M). by DD or Pay will cost you only Rs 200/- + GST Order Only the Jurisdiction Mumbai Only. Successful bidders should “We had written a “We have been liv- deposit 25% of the bid amount (with deposit amount) in 24 hours and for direct buyers and sellers. letter in the month of ing in fear. We don’t the balance to be deposited within 30 days or else all records will be August to the Navi allow our children to recovered in advance and the respective property will be re-auc- For details, call : tioned. Successful bidders will have to register the auctioned Property Mumbai Municipal play as we fear that the Own Self Registration. (Stamp duty, nomination fee and other incidental Corporation (NMMC) wall may collapse. Now expenses) to pay the relative tax, taxes, market committee submis- 20870513, 27815380 to look into the issue with snakes seen sion or other liabilities / bills to the borrower. The existing obligation of the income is not known and if there is, then it is to be filled by the demanding to either crawling, we do not borrower. The recovery officers can accept or reject a bid without any demolish the com- know what to do? The reason, or postpone the auction process for an indefinite period. For ATTENTION READERS pound wall or repair it NMMC should take more information, contact the organization’s administrative office for the tender form and other terms and conditions and the concerned branch. While every effort is made to check the genuineness of at war footing. Despite action and send snake The auction terms and conditions will be read before the auction party/parties inserting ads in this paper, we cannot be held promise from the au- rescuers so that the begins. If any dispute arises, Will come only the jurisdiction of the Bombay High Court. responsible for the truthfulness of its contents. The publish- thorities no action has snakes are caught and Sd/- ers, Editor and/or the staff cannot be held responsible for been taken till date,” left in the jungle”, said (Mr.Vasant M. Sarjine) any loss or damage due to transactions that they may enter he said. Sambhaji Suryavan- Date 13/12/2019 Recovery Officer into guided by the ads. The dilapidated shi, a resident. Place : Byculla Vishal Junnar Sahakari Patpedhi Ltd

Printed and owned by Kailash Shankarlalji Gindodia Published by Shiv Kailash Gindodia Editor : Varda Sharma Printed at Siddhakala Print Media & Publications Pvt. Ltd. Plot No. W-230, T.T.C. Ind. Area, MIDC, Khairane, Navi Mumbai – 400 710 and published at 1313/1314, 13th Floor, Real Tech Park, Plot No. 39/2, Sec. 30A, Vashi, Navi Mumbai 400 703. • RNI No. MAHENG2007/21778 • Postal Regn. No. NMB/154/2014-16/Vashi MDG Post Office • ABC Certificte No. 133/2106 Phone : 2087 0513 / 2781 5380 Telefax : 2781 5380 e-mail : [email protected] website : www.newsband.in www.newsband.in | [email protected] 3 Friday, 13 December 2019 Citizens demand toilet near Earn while you learn through Sanpada Circle Highway MKCL MS-CIT course By Chandrashekhar Hendve this stop are demand- Speaking about the PANVEL: With an of the MS-CIT course is people will be taught IT NAVI MUMBAI: With ing a toilet on urgent issue social worker aim to provide further no longer just a govern- skills to be job ready. no toilet near the basis. “On an average, Nilesh Kachare, who education and an em- ment job-oriented The course will also Sanpada Circle high- hundreds of people use has written letter ployment opportunity course or IT awareness. help people to upgrade way, which is one of the stop and on week- demanding toilet the Maharashtra These include changes their IT knowledge. the busiest stops where ends and holidays, the facility to the Navi Knowledge Corporation to job creation, provid- MS-CIT (IT Aware- buses of Navi Mumbai number of passengers Mumbai Municipal Limited (MKCL) has ing instant employ- ness): All school stu- Municipal Transport, increase. With no toilet Corporation and Public started MS-CIT (Job ment opportunities. dents, teachers, princi- BEST, State Corpora- in the vicinity, men Works Department readiness) course said, tion run buses and and children can be said, “The place has Vivek Sawant, MKCL private buses halt, the seen urinating in the turned into an open Managing Director, passengers are forced open due to which the toilet emitting foul while addressing a press to urinate in the open. place emits foul stench. It is very conference. The residents of stench”, said Radha important that the civic Speaking further Sanpada and commut- Nair, a frequent body and PWD build Mr. Sawant said, “Stu- ers who travel from traveller. toilet immediately.” dents taking the course will not only be able to fulfill their dream of Fraud case filed against a man higher education but will get stipend as well.” for submitting fake documents MKCL’s Konkan co- ordinator Jayant By Crime Reporter June 15, 1989 and certificate which Bhagat and Sindhu- Navi Mumbai: The Hari Mhatre died on mentioned the date of durg coordinator Pavel City Police have June 22, 1992. There- death as August 20, Pranay Lele were launched an investiga- fore, in 1994, his only 1988. Likewise, present at the confer- tion following report of adopted son, Ramnath Darshan also submit- ence which was held at Due to this, the new pals, professors, offic- fake death certificate Hari Mhatre, obtained ted false death certifi- Vasudev Balwant Phad- syllabus of MS-CIT has ers, senior citizens, and legal heir certifi- the heir certificate cate of Hari Batya ke Auditorium, Panvel. been introduced by the housewives, social cate given by Darshan from the Panvel court Mhatre at the court at Sawant further said MKCL. The MS-CIT workers, political lead- Dattatreya Mhatre. and visited the CIDCO Panvel and started a that in the last two de- course is now available ers, etc. who want to The Panvel police office in Panvel to case to get the legal cades, more than thou- in two options, “Job move confidently for- said, “As per the transfer the plot of right on the property. sands of tech savvy stu- Readiness” and “IT ward in the digital age complainant, Ram- sector 17, Ulwe in his However, in Sep- dents have taken MS- Awareness”. These op- can opt for the course nath Hari Mhatre an name. tember 2016, the court CIT course. This course tions will be based on to learn IT skills. adopted child of Hari However, Ramnath rejected the application is recognized as the best the candidate’s knowl- In addition to the Batya Mhatre and Mhatre learned that a of Darshan Mhatre course in IT field. Apart edge of computer. certificates of the Ma- Anandibai has filed a person identified as after Ramnath filed an from Maharashtra, He further urged harashtra Knowledge complaint against Darshan Dattatreya objection at the Panvel this course is also con- the students to visit Corporation, the stu- Darshan Dattatreya Mhatre had also court. Ramnath lodged ducted in many states the nearest official dents will receive Mhatre for submitting submitted the death a complaint with the of India. Over time, ex- training centre for marks sheet from fake death and legal certificate of Hari Panvel city police pectations about stu- more information. MS- Yashwantrao Chavan heir certificate at Batya Mhatre to the station after finding dents’ careers have CIT (Job Readiness): Maharashtra Open CIDCO Panvel, Office CIDCO office to get the that Darshan’s changed. The structure through this course University (YCMOU. and in the court to plot of the deceased in attempt to obtain the take the plot admea- his name. Following 1750 sq m plot by suring 1759 sq m in which Ramnath producing fake death Ulwe Sector 17 obtained information certificate and fake allotted to late Hari about the documents legal heir certificate. Batya Mhatre and presented by Darshan Accordingly, the police Anandibai by CIDCO to CIDCO and learnt have registered a as per PAP rules”. that Darshan had fraud case against Anandibai died on given a fake death Darshan. MKCL launches new work based degree course NAVI MUMBAI : the 12th grade stu- Maharashtra dents, who can Knowledge Corpora- now earn a degree tion Limited in Bachelor of (MKCL) has Business Adminis- launched a new tration (BBA SM) work-based degree and get stipend too. Course for 12th pass Indira Gandhi Na- students in collabo- tional Open Uni- ration with Indira versity (IGNOU) Gandhi National and MKCL have re- Open University (IG- cently signed a NOU). This is an in- Memorandum of novative course for Understanding. www.newsband.in | [email protected] 4 Friday, 13 December 2019 Vikram Solar Brings Solar Energy

Issue : 188 13 December, 2019 to 3 more Airports in India Misuse of water has to be stopped New Solar Plans comminssioned at Dibrugarh (Assam), Gaya (Bihar) and Gondia (Maharashtra) It is a common fact that if corrective measures are not taken im- mediately, there is going to be acute shortage of fresh potable drink- Vikram Solar, one green energy annual- towards AAI’s vision ing water in the near future. There is a need to increase public aware- of India’s leading ly. of adopting renewable ness on the importance of conservation, preservation and protection solar module manu- The Gondia, energy. Vikram Solar of water resources and drinking water supply. After air, water is the facturers and promi- Maharashtra is certain that the second most essential lifeline for the survival of human beings. Na- nent rooftop solar & airport project is 220 successful commis- ture created adequate resources for their survival, however because EPC solutions provid- kW in capacity and sioning of these 3 new er commissioned used Vikram Solar’s projects is a testimo- of meddling by the human beings, the resources have not only been three new solar 330 Wp Polycrystal- ny of our perfor- polluted, they have also been depleted due to gross mismanagement. plants for Airport line Eldora Grand mance, capabilities Pollution from land-based sources is greatly affecting the aquatic bio- Authority of India Series modules. This and dedication logical resources and biodiversity. Rampant use of pesticides is fur- (AAI) in Dibrugarh, ground-mounted solar towards customer ther making the fresh water resources unusable. Gaya, and Gondia, plant will power the satisfaction.” Though water is one of the replenish able resources, yet due to furthering the compa- Birsi Airport office He further added depleting green cover because of excessive deforestation and ny’s contribution to building. “We would also like to solarization of air- The capacity of the take this opportunity consequent reduction in rainfall, perennial drought like situation ports in India. solar plant at Gaya, to thank AAI for has been created in many parts of our country. It is because of this These three new Bihar airport is also entrusting Vikram reason it has become all the more important to conserve water, projects have a 220 kW. The solar Solar with these 3 besides finding means to replenish the aquifers. While each one of cumulative capacity plant used Eldora new projects and us can do our bit by conserving water at home and being more of 1165 kW (or 1.1 Grand Series 325 Wp thank them for cautious while using it, the real solution lies in rainwater harvest- MW), leading Vikram modules and expected leading the way with Solar to have a to power 4 Airport their ever-progressive ing, which has to be followed religiously wherever possible. portfolio and experi- Buildings at Gaya move towards reduc- Rainwater harvesting technique is two pronged. Firstly, by col- ence of commission- Airport. ing carbon footprint lecting rain water from roof tops and open catchment areas and ing 6 solar projects storing in huge underground sumps and secondly by arresting the for airports (Kolka- surface run off into the rivers and seas by constructing percolation ta, Calicut, Dibru- chambers to recharge the aquifer. The former has a limitation that garh, Gaya, it can be adopted only during monsoons. Besides, it requires huge Gondia and Cochin) in India investment by way of construction of water retaining structures. till date, with The latter is a long-term solution and shall go a long way in mak- cumulative capaci- ing this vital resource available for human consumption. Even for ty amounting to places like Mumbai/ Navi Mumbai, where sub soil water is not more than 4 MW. potable in many areas, collection of surface run off into artificially The capacity of created lakes after treating them for water retainment, can pro- the solar plant at Dibrugarh, Assam vide viable solution. This rainwater after treatment can be used airport is 725 kW for all purposes. Further, the sewage treatment plants can be pro- and the project is vided in the residential complexes as the recycled water can be designed to serve as a Each of the two 220 by adopting solar used at least for washing vehicles and horticulture purposes. Be- Solar Carport. The kW solar plants power.” sides, this shall prevent pollution of water bodies into which this plant is expected to in Gaya and Gondia is Vikram Solar is sewage would have been otherwise discharged. provide accommoda- expected to generate spearheading India’s It is heartening that many of the schools, colleges and residen- tion to 200- 220 nearly 3,00,000 kWh solar revolution with vehicles. Vikram green energy annual- 1040 MW* EPC tial complexes are utilizing this technique and are thus contribut- Solar’s 345Wp Mono ly. capacity portfolio. The ing immensely in conserving water. The town planning authorities Crystalline modules Mr. Dheeraj Anand, company has commis- should also implement this in letter and spirit and thus save the were used to cover the Head- Distributed sioned a total of 6 human civilization from evident disaster in making on account of 8000 sq mtr area of Solar, Vikram Solar, airport projects till depleting water resources. the carport. The plant shared on the occa- date- 5 for AAI and 1 is expected to gener- sion, “We are proud to project for Cochin ate approximately be a partner of choice International Airport 10,40,000 kWh of in contributing Limited (CIAL). BJP, Uran unit to organize Christmas whereas schools and the kids. A new type of churches purchase the Christmas star is visi- decors... bigger ones that is ble in the market which a grand Vijay Melava Contd. from pg. 1 around 9 feet and 10 doesn’t need extra NAVI MUMBAI : Uran 14th December. During dent Raviseth Bhoir, trees as well. There are feet Christmas trees. lighting as it is made of Taluka BJP is organiz- the melava, the party City President Kaushik the normal Christmas “Christmas trees of glitter material which ing a grand vijay mela- will felicitate MLA Pras- Shah, Youth Morcha trees, pine Christmas colour white, yellow, sil- makes it look sparkly,” va in the presence of hant Thakur, Uran President Shekhar Tan- trees and even led lit ver and even golden are informed another trad- former MP Ramsheth MLA Mahesh Baldi and del, Labor Leader Su- Christmas trees,” in- available in the mar- er from Vashi. Thakur at Maharash- Ravi Patil. City Presi- dhir Gharat, Vice Pres- formed a trader from ket. Some new decora- A lot of shops also tra Bhushan Dr. Nana- dent Sayali Mhatre, ident Jitendra Patil, APMC. tions such as the 2-ft- have Eco-friendly saheb Dharmadhikari Vice President Jayanth Sunil Patil, Vice Presi- According to the tall snowman has come Christmas banners Marathi School ground Koli, District General dent Prakash Thakur, shopkeepers people usu- in the market, which is which are not made up at Pension Park in Secretary Chandrakant BJP supporters will be ally come to buy 5 ft to drawing a lot of atten- of thermocol but of nor- Uran city on Saturday, Gharat, Taluka Presi- present. 6 ft tall Christmas trees tion especially among mal cardboard paper. www.newsband.in | [email protected] 5 Friday, 13 December 2019 On the occasion of International Vice President and Managing Tea Day 2019- Donate and and Director, CIDCO visits construction make a difference site of the 95k housing project NAVI MUMBAI: The Shri. 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By Ashok Dhamija Hockey Player Ruchi NAVI MUMBAI: St. Bhandari, who earlier Joseph’s High School, also awarded the State Board, New individual and overall Panvel athletes championship trophy dominated the 15th amidst huge cheers edition of the Ryan from the hundreds of Inter School Zonal enthusiastic partici- Athletic Meet and pating athletes from were crowned the various schools. overall champions. Sharing her St. Xavier’s High thoughts about the School, Airoli and success of her school host St. Lawrence athletes Principal High School, Vashi Farzana Tungekar athletes too gave shared “The athletes ample display of their put up a stupendous talent in various show in various track track and field events and field events held to ensure that their as part of the annual team finished second Ryan Inter School and third overall in Zonal Athletic Meet. terms of points The same has been behind St. Joseph’s , possible only due to New Panvel encouragement , Held at St. St Joseph’s High School, State Board, New Panvel athletes along with their coaches are all elated as their Principal motivation and vision Lawrence High Farzana Tungekar receives the overall Ryan Inter School Zonal Athletic Meet Championship trophy form the hands of our Chairman Sir School ground in of Guest of Honour Ruchi Bhandari Dr. Augustine F.

Girls athletes from St. Joseph’s New Panvel had a field day as they won four of the six individual championship for their school in various age groups

St Lawrence Principal joins Guest of Honour Ruchi Bhan- dari in handing over the individual championship tro- phy to one of the young athlete Various track and field events including long jump were Vashi from 7 to 11 the Girls and Boys U- organized as part of the four day annual Ryan Athletics Dec, 2019, six ath- 10 age group. Drushti Meet (File Photo) letes from St. Jo- Jadhav and Varad individual champion- Pinto and Managing seph’s State Board, Dalvi aced the ship trophy in the U- Director Madam New Panvel also individual crown in 14 and U-16 age Grace Pinto and all bagged the overall the Girls and Boys U- group the coaches whose individual champion- 12 age group. Tanvi The meet was guidance and dedica- ship in various age Patil and Apoorva closed in the presence tion has yielded rich groups. These includ- Chorghe on the other The much awaited Ryan Inter School Zonal Athletic Meet of Guest of Honour dividends once ed Harshita Uchil hand were in top witnessed close contest in various age groups (File Pho- and Navi Mumbai again.” and Chinmay Patil in form and won the tos by Author) based National Vice President and Managing structed. Each phase development has been assigned to Director, CIDCO visits... different companies for the construction of the house. Contd. from pg. 5 Accordingly, under first phase the construction con- par, Mansarovar and Khandeshwar railway sta- tract has been allotted to B G Shirke Constructions tions. Technology Pvt. Ltd.; while the second phase the 20,448 houses will be developed under the first construction contract has been allotted to Capsite phase; 21,564 houses will be developed under the Infraprojects Ltd, third phase the construction con- second phase; Under the third phase, 21,517 hous- tract has been allotted to Shapoorji Palonji & Com- es and 23,432 houses will be constructed under the pany Ltd. And fourth phase the construction con- fourth phase. In addition, 7905 houses will be con- tract has been allotted to Larsen & Toubro. www.newsband.in | [email protected] 7 Friday, 13 December 2019 Navi Mumbai’s NCP unit celebrate Sharad HEALTH AND NUTRITION Pawar’s 80th birthday with pomp Qualities of Milk Fruits distributed to patients of NMMC’ Vashi Hospital The main cause of pre- material that is readi- mature ageing stems ly digestible and esily from the deposits of food convertible into blood. materials in the intes- Since milk proteins tinal walls. This condi- contain many amino tion paralyzes the pro- acids, it aids the stom- cess of assimilation-the ach during digestion. In main job of intestines. fact, it helps all stages If the waste materials of digestion, that is, in that stick to the intes- the mouth, stomach tinal walls are expelled and small intestine. properly, all the organs Milk fasts may also By Bhavani Swaminathan will receive proper food cure nervous disorders By Abhitash D.Singh Pawar is one of sea- ticipated in the birth- When we are tired supply and the problem – insomnia, neurosis, NAVI MUMBAI: The soned politicians and day celebration of Shar- or depleted, ingestion of premature ageing headaches, irritability Navi Mumbai Nation- we, his followers, cele- ad Pawar.” of milk rejuvenates will be removed or will and dullness. These alist Congress Party brate his birthday with Present during the and allows us to be- not arise. fasts are also said to (NCP) on Tuesday great enthusiasm every occasion were Prashant th come active again. Milk cleanses the cure the diseases of the 10 December, 2019 year. This year, the par- Patil, Mallikarjun Pu- When the digestion is digestive tract. It re- stomach – peptic ul- celebrated the ty members of Navi jari (NCP Maharashtra th poor, various organs moves toxins and cers, intestinal ulcers 80 birthday of their Mumbai decided to cel- State Secretary), G S are unable to receive waste products from and acidity. It can be party founder Sharad ebrate it in a way where Patil, Ashok Suryavan- their proper supply of the stomach and intes- concluded, many dis- Pawar with great zeal we can give something shi, Avdhesh Shukla, nutrients and thus tines and supplies the eases can be cured by and enthusiasm, two to the society. We chose Ashraf Shaikh, Shaikh start ageing quickly. body with a nutritious milk fasts. days ahead of his actu- the NMMC’s Vashi Hos- Noor Alam, Munawar al birth date. pital at Sector 10 and Deshmukh, Sunita NCP Navi Mumbai distributed fruits to Deshmukh, Smita Pan- Delicious Healthy unit spokesperson and most of the patients dey, Sadhna Dhawale, Secretary, Afsar Imam there. All the patients Balkrishna Khopde Here’s a popular recipe, with- speaking with the me- happily received the and many other digni- out using refined . Hence this rasgulla is dia said, “Sharad fruits and they all par- taries. super healthy. According to historians of , the rasgulla originated in as Khira Mohana. It has been traditionally offered as to goddess Suraj Subramanian and Shreya at Temple, Puri. Ingredients Mohan bag first prizes in inter-college Freshly Grated Coconut - 150 gms Milk - 1/2 litre music competition Mishri (rock form) - 1/2cup (grinded) White Vinegar - 4tbsp Method Boil mik and add vinegar to it. Stir slowly in one direction till milk curdles. Strain it and put this fresh cheese in a muslin cloth and squeeze until the extra water oozes out. Now churn this fresh cheese for few seconds in mixer. Now make small balls. For Syrup Take 1.5 glass of water in a pan and add powdered mishri to it. Let it boil for 5 minutes. Now slowly keep the ready balls in this syrup and cover the pan with a lid. After 10 minutes remove the lid . Your soft, yummy rasgullas are ready to eat. Serve hot. The writer is Nutritionist and Founder of AAKANKSHA : Desire For Wellness. Contact 7021648382; http://aakankshadfw.com. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and subscribe to our Channel.

Dear Young Readers, Here is a chance to bring out your cre- By C.K. Subramaniam ed. In the competition, Shreya Mo- ativity and latent talent! Newsband has NAVI MUMBAI: In memory of the han (vocal) and Suraj Subramanian a column exclusively for our young music maestro Bharat Ratna, Late bagged first prizes. readers. Children send us your draw- Dr M.S. Subbulakshmi’s 15th death The programme began with the anniversary, the SIES College of lighting of the lamps and offering flo- ings, articles, poems etc. along with Arts, Science & Commerce, Sion ral tributes to the portrait of the leg- your Name, School Name and Standard. Either email us jointly with the Cultural Associa- endary singer. A short film on the or send by post to the following email id :- tion, Tamil association and past stu- singer’s music history was also dents’ association of the college con- screened. Sri. Shanmukhananda [email protected] or Newsband, Real Tech ducted an inter-college music com- Sabha’s music school director, Smt. Park, Office No 1313/1314, 13th Floor, Plot No 39/2, Sec- petition in both vocal and instrumen- Sidhi Krishnamurthy, singers tor 30A, Vashi, Navi Mumbai - 400 703 tal music. In this present and alum- Nithya Rajendran, Nikhita Iyer ren- ni of the institutions also participat- dered MS’s favourite songs. www.newsband.in | [email protected] 8 Friday, 13 December 2019 India To Square-off Against Sweden In Tri-Nation U17 Women’s Football Tourney Today By Ashok Dhamija really good touch of and stressed on the keep the opposition has made in the team great opportunity for Ahead of their tri- the ball, they have importance of having away from the said” “It’s really good us to test ourselves nation U17 Women’s good short passing a passing game. scoring zones.” to get this opportuni- and I would like to Football Tourney skills and even long He said, “I want A total of 22 ty and we’re looking thank the All India opening league match passing. us to be more open forward to Football Federation against European “If we look at the offensively and very the tourna- for giving us this giants Sweden at the fitness levels – we strict defensively. I ment. We chance,” she said. Mumbai Football probably have a little want us to have a have been Sweden U17 Head Arena on Friday job to do training Coach Pär Lager- December 13, 2019, and we for three ström too spoke about India U17 Head have a weeks Friday’s game as well coach Thomas Den- good under the and said that he is nerby spoke about his fitness new coach looking forward to it, expectations from the coach and learn- especially given the encounter and the taking care ing and fact that Dennerby tournament as a of that in getting has coached in whole which will the form of Thomas Dennerby India U17 Head Coach better Sweden for a number serve as a preparato- Per Karls- Thomas Dennerby is confident that the every day,” of years. ry ground for the son. When team will make the best of the Interna- she said. “Of course, FIFA U-17 Women’s goalkeep- tional exposure against two top-quality The Thomas (Dennerby) World Cup India to be ers are opponents ahead of the FIFA U17 Wom- tourna- knows the Sweden held next year across younger en’s World Cup India 2020 ment opens way to play extremely the nation including they need on Friday well but still I think Navi Mumbai. good with India it’s the players that “This will be the support playing will play. We’ll see first match-experi- and train- Sweden what happens tomor- Indian 14-year old defender Shilky Devi ence against another ing as it is and will row and we’re looking who led the Indian team to victory at the country for the team the tough- then face forward to the game. SAFF U15 Championship in Bhutan earli- since my arrival in est position Thailand Coming from a place er this year is confident of her team’s good November 2019. I am in the on Tuesday where temperatures showing in the tri-nation tournament hoping to see that the team. In (December are in the range of – players can produce 17, 2019), 5 degree Celsius now on the pitch the with the and after 30 hours of things that we have top two travel we are all been working on in teams to geared up for the big training such as clash in occasion. The girls formation, movement the final, who aim to be part of etc. We have to make two days the professional sure that we plan later. Both league and also the Sweden U17 Head Coach Pär Lagerström well for the games teams are senior team in future addressing the media on the eve of the and that the players a force to are confident and aim tournament are actively looking to reckon to make a mark do the right things on players have been with in women’s during the course of the field,” he said picked by Dennerby football, with their the match where during the Pre- for the competition, senior teams both each minute will be tournament Press which is being playing in this year’s decisive in the Conference on Thurs- contested with one FIFA Women’s World context of the tour- day 12 Dec, 2019. eye on next year’s Cup 2019 in France. ney,” he said. Prior to this FIFA U17 Women’s Shilky , who led When asked competition, the World Cup. The the Indian team to about what he made Indian team had been Swede added that the victory at the SAFF of the Indian team, training in Goa under door is open for new U15 Championship The Swedish U17 the Swede and his players as well. “ in Bhutan earlier Head Coach he said, support staff. Denner- Given the quality of this year, also talked “I have not seen by shared his the opposition side, about how the team them play before and thoughts on what he the matches will be a is gearing up to face would like to have a has seen so far and that respect, it is good passing game “nice start” to under- two top-quality better view of the stated that most good to have Precious where the players stand where the team opponents. team. After the players are “doing Dede here with all know which spaces to stands.. It will also “Sweden and tournament, I very good”. her experience and come into, where you tell us the areas of Thailand are both definitely will. I have He expressed: “If the championships want to attack and the game where we very strong teams. talked to Thomas you look at the she has in her bag,” when to play the need to work on,” he The matches against and he said that technical skills of the he continued. crucial passes. In added. them will be tough India has very players, in general, Dennerby also defence, you have to Indian 14-year old but we have worked technical players – most of them are spoke about the style play as a unit and defender Shilky Devi, very hard as a group fast and different doing very good. of football he wants to you have to be who spoke about the and are prepared to types of players. So Some of them have inculcate in the team compact in order to impact the new coach play them. It’s a we’ll see.” www.newsband.in | [email protected] 9 Friday, 13 December 2019 m.Paani raises $5.5million in Series A led by AC Ventures, Gojek co-founders, Henkel, Candy Ventures, and others MUMBAI : m.Paani, very happy to be a tives nor meaningful all their daily needs or vides huge potential & Company, Private India’s leading local part of m.Paani’s marketing invest- shop directly online for Henkel’s business Equity: “I am very retailer digitisation journey. Their vision ments so far. Most from their favourite which can be un- excited to invest in the platform, has raised to foster local retailers notably, m.Paani has local shops - in locked by innovative team at m.Paani. USD $5.5m or INR 39 is something we share proven monetization addition to enjoying digital go-to-market Given my extensive crores, in a Series A and are absolutely via retailer subscrip- an enhanced offline models. m.Paani has review of deals across investment round led convinced is a game tions, delivering shopping experience developed a powerful the region, m.Paani by AC Ventures, changer for the business growth of via in-store features. mobile platform that has built a truly Henkel, Candy traditional trade more than 25% to its Kevin Aluwi, CEO connects consumers unique model to Ventures, in addition digitize the local store to noteworthy angel retail experience, investors Kevin Aluwi, which is the corner- CEO and Co-Founder stone of commerce in of Gojek, Ryu emerging markets. 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It Indian retail is m.Paani partner very strong team, and proven the capabili- President and CEO, of will use the funds to powered by more than shares, “We are a local a deep understanding ties of its business Vital Voices shares: invest in product 60 million local retail pharmacy chain of the local retailer model. We are excited “Akanksha’s bold development, acceler- businesses that and we realized that reflected in a great about this partner- approach to creating ated growth and represent a $1.1tril- competition from product and sound ship through which social change in India expansion, and key lion informal market online players was strategy for solving for we aim to gain demonstrates the hires. or more than 95% of affecting our business this important user’s valuable insights types of innovative Akanksha Hazari- total retail. Despite a lot. Thanks to problems and aspira- about the local retail solutions we need to Ericson, CEO and the launch of e- m.Paani, in last 2 tions. I am very market while evaluat- truly ma Akanksha ke Founder of m.Paani, commerce and new years, our customer excited to be a part of ing the potential of sustainable progress. says, “We have always big box retail options, base has grown by m.Paani’s journey and the platform and Vital Voices is privi- believed in the local this unorganised 73% and repeat also see huge potential technology for our leged to partner with retailer. 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included a maiden Test double ton. In all, it was CAB-Wrong decision Letters to the Editor.... an emphatic series win for Team India. The Citizenship Amendment Bill (CAB) is a C.K. Subramaniam, Millennium Towers, Sanpada wrong decision to have been made by the govern- ment. People of all religions and communities Team India tastes T-20 series win Schools should provide Ca- have lived in India since years. Even their ances- West Indies team led by Kieron Pollard played tors have lived here. Then why this indifference? into India’s hands by putting Virat Kohli’s side to reer Counselling after Board Why are our political parties always trying to bat first at the Wankhede Stadium and that was a divide India on the basis of one’s religion? Our wrong move in Indian conditions. Team India not examinations Constitution does not discriminate people on re- only decimated Caribbean attack to shreds and Through your esteemed newspaper, I would ligious grounds. Ours is a secular country and made a 240 score in 20 overs to make a big differ- like to highlight a few issues that the children one should not bring religion into the picture for ence. Rahul, Rohit and Kohli made first use of the of Standard 10th and 12th face after their Board granting citizenship. Civil society should oppose wicket to their advantage to score half centuries in examinations. The major issue with the kids the bill. whirlwind fashion and the Windies side could not studying in 10th and 12th standard is what to Jubel D’Cruz, Mumbai stand up to the pressure. Pollard lost ideas and the do next? What are the career options available? bowlers were hit of the park and it was an one side Who could guide me with the different streams Sena settles vengeance affair afterwards. Team India applied pressure by and sections of the curriculum? Such questions In the first move to checkmate the Bharatiya claiming the early wickets and West Indies could are very common amongst the kids, especially Janata Party (BJP), The Maha Vikas Aghadi gov- not recover from the early shock and surrender once they have finished their schooling and are ernment cancelled 400 political appointments, in- the match without semblance of fight. The touring looking forward to choose the subject or the dependent directors or non-government members side lost by 67 runs and thus losing the series by 1- stream they want to make a career in. made by the Fadnavis government to settle the 2 after showing some fight in the second match at Today my question to all these schools and scores with BJP. The CM has given the approval Thiruvananthapuram. colleges on why can’t they help kids with their and it appears rather ridiculous and just vendet- BCCI President Sourav Ganguly has lauded the career and provide proper career guidance? I ta politics. Thus Sena wanted to share the spoils Indian cricket team for putting up a “fearless bat- have witnessed the same issue during my ca- with new allies just to accommodate party sup- ting” performance in the just-concluded T20 series reer guidance, none of the teachers in the schools porters and sympathisers and has no face value against the West Indies. India won the third and provide kids with proper career counselling. It for a change. By scrapping 400 BJP Government final T20I in Mumbai by 67 runs to claim the se- should be made mandatory in all schools and appointments, Sena led government wanted to ries 2-1. Team India played to a plan, whereas West Junior Colleges to provide kids with proper ca- settle their vengeance and it looks somewhat Indies lacked idea and instead of making first use reer counselling sessions through which they fishy. Instead of just concentrating on develop- of the wicket they made a mess of the toss, the are able to get know the various career options ment, the CM is trying his hand with unwanted match and the series. After scoring over 200 runs available. reactions as a new comer to the CM’s chair. in the first match at Hyderabad and lost it with Also, the schools must conduct different C.K. R. Nathan, Joy Homes, Bhandup, Kurla poor captaincy and pathetic bowling. types of aptitude test so that the children un- Rohit Sharma became the fastest batsman and derstand where they stand and what should be A Right step in the the first Indian to hit 400 sixes in international done to attain their preferable career option. cricket. He achieved the landmark in his 354th Every year kids face these issues during their Right direction international match across formats during the third college admissions and sometimes they even end The controversial Citizenship (Amendment) T20I in Mumbai. He is only the third player over- up opting for streams they don’t have interest Bill is cleared in the Rajya Sabha with 125 vot- all to cross the milestone after former Pakistan due to the lack of information about career op- ing for it and 105 voting against in a marathon and West Indies captains Shahid Afridi (476 sixes) tions. It is very important for the schools and move. The legislation is now likely to face legal and Chris Gayle (534 sixes). The sixer break up is: for that matter even Junior Colleges to provide challenge in the Supreme Court on the ground of Tests matches- 52, ODI - 232, T-20- 116. children with career options. Also, the admis- being unconstitutional. Rohit has been a stalwart for India at the top of sion process is one big issue for the children es- After getting cleared in both the houses, there the order in limited-overs cricket. While his Test pecially after 10th standard, they are totally is no case for going to court but the opposition career did not hit the same heights for a long time, unaware of the online process. Schools should headed by Congress is thinking in terms of pro- the Indian team’s decision to let him open the bat- include sessions on how to apply online for col- viding headache to the government. By throw- ting seems to have done the trick. In his first se- leges which would be helpful for the kids to opt ing this law in the laps of the judges, we are not ries as India’s Test opener against South Africa in for correct options. It would hardly take an hour going to achieve anything significant than wast- October, Rohit broke the record for most sixes hit and guiding kids through this should be consid- ing time of the judiciary. during a Test series by hitting 19 maximums. He ered mandatory in all Schools. Jayanthi S. Mani, PW Mansion, Sion East, Mumbai scored a whopping 529 runs in four innings which Ryhea George, Vashi Temporary augmentation of coaches Kid’s Zone BELAPUR: Konkan ly Express on tempo- from 24/12/2019 to 10/ Railway has decided to rary basis in co-ordina- 01/2020 every Tuesday augment three nos. of tion with Central Rail- and Friday. 3 tier AC coaches to the way to clear extra rush 3. Train no. 11099 Magic with Maths existing composition of of passengers. Ex. Lokmanya Tilak 15 Coaches in Train No. Period of Augmenta- (T) from 21/12/2019 to By: C.K. Subramaniam You minus 68 from 100 (ie) 100- 11085 / 11086 Lokman- tion of revised composi- 11/01/2020 every Satur- An easy way to multiply the 68=32. The last two numbers are ya Tilak (T) - Madgaon tion of 18 Coaches is as day. number 99 with any other number. ready now. Jn. - Lokmanya Tilak under : 4. Train no. 11100 First take the number by which Now minus 1 from 68 (ie) 68- (T) “AC Double Decker” 1. Train no 11085 Ex. Madgaon 99 has to be multiplied then minus 1=67. Bi-Weekly Express and Ex. Lokmanya Tilak Jn. from 22/12/2019 to it by 100. This way you get the last This is your first half of the an- Train no. 11099 / 11100 (T) from 23/12/2019 to 12/01/2020 every Sun- two numbers of the answer. swer. Lokmanya Tilak (T) – 09/01/2020 every Mon- day If it is single unit number put a So the answer 6732 Madgaon Jn. - Lok- day and Thursday. Passengers are re- 0 before the answer. 91X99 = Last two numbers 100- manya Tilak (T) “AC 2. Train no. 11086 quested to kindly avail Now minus 1 from the number 91=09 Double Decker” Week- Ex. Madgaon Jn. the services. with which 99 was being multiplied. and again 91-1=90 Answer 9009 This number will make the first Likewise 74x99=7326 half of the answer. 88x99=8712 For example if you want to find 99x99=9801 the answer for 68X99. 42x99=4158 www.newsband.in | [email protected] 11 Friday, 13 December 2019 The twelve days of Christmas

the true meaning of to be born into our December 25 is not eating all the delicious and joy. But however, Christmas. lives. As we celebrate the actual birth date of food and homemade this season of spiritu- Christmas will be a the birth of Jesus this Jesus Christ. The date sweets. al happiness has over celebration for us only month, let us not for- was selected as the day Among the various the years been overtak- when we are able to get to show mercy to of Christmas because celebrations connected en by superficial cele- look back into our past the poor and the aban- it was around the time with Christmas, the bration, be it with fan- By Jubel D’Cruz and take count of ev- doned, the helpless and of various Pagan festi- sending of Christmas cy greeting cards, dec- The birth of Jesus ery bit of pain that we the orphans. Let us vals, such as the Ro- cards to friends orations, gifts, decking Christ in Bethlehem endure as an invest- celebrate Christmas man Saturnalia. and relatives has be- up, feasting, in a ushered in an era of ment for the sake of fully within our finan- Most people know come a ritual. phrase an occasion for salvation. Only when Jesus Christ. It is in cial limits, and at the that Christians cele- Another feature of the rich and fashion- every individual expe- such moments of hard- same time, we must re- brate Christmas as the the festival is able. riences this salvation, ship that our commit- member to give thanks birthday of Jesus the installing of Christmas is cele- Christmas becomes a ment to Christ mani- to God for the goodness Christ, but it also Christmas trees. Little brated for twelve days meaningful celebra- fests the power of love. and mercy He has means much more. It fir trees or replicas of — from December tion. The love of God As Mother Mary shown in our lives. And means having fun them are decorated 25th till January manifested in the com- spread the pieces of at the end of the year, with your family and and gifts are placed on 6th and there is a song ing of the Messiah is to cloth she managed to we must spend some friends, spending time them. Little children based on the twelve make sure that no one save up in order to time in prayer for the with them, seeing all believe that the days of Christmas is abandoned to the wrap her baby in com- New Year’s blessings the decorative Christ- gifts placed on the which is sung during curse of death. The two fort, so shall we weave and for God’s guidance. mas items, decorating Christmas trees have the Christmas season important figures in together our experienc- The New Year will the Christmas tree, been placed by Santa. by both children and the manger, Mary and es of brokenness and then be a blessing for singing carols, spend- Christmas is a cel- adults. Joseph, reveal to us offer it for Christ Jesus us. ing time in prayer and ebration of love, peace The writer is freelancer www.newsband.in | [email protected] 12 Friday, 13 December 2019 Galaxia iFEST- intercollegiate fest starts with a bang SANPADA: Galaxia iFest, the grand inter- collegiate festival orga- nized by Vishweshwar Education Society’s In- dira Institute of Busi- ness Management and Western College of Com- merce and Business Management, had an exquisite flag off on De- cember 11, 2019. The event began with blessings from undoubtedly play a sig- on the cake was a drone lined up for the next nificant role in future. that charmed its way three days promise to A fusion group dance into the audience’s take Navi Mumbai by by energetic and tal- hearts as it descended storm and make the fes- ented dancers not only from the terrace with tival a wonderful expe- set the mood for the fes- the name of the festival rience not only for the tival but also set the in golden balloons. participants but also stage on fire. The icing The exciting events the audience.

Father Santosh Vargh- tral Excise department, make the most of their ese, Provost – Vish- Mumbai, and a re- time in college. Con- weshwar Education So- nowned state level bas- tending that it was im- ciety. Chief Guest M.O. ketball player and portant to have fun, he Varghese, retired Assis- coach, reminisced also spoke about the tant Commissioner of about his college days, importance of these for- the Customs and Cen- and urged the youth to mative years that will Swastika Ghosh ranks sixth in the world in TT

NAVI MUMBAI: former MP Ramsh- was recently held in Swastika Gosh, a eth Thakur, MLA Jammu and Kashmir. table tennis player Prashant Thakur, Swastika led Maha- from Navi Mumbai, President of the rashtra in this is now ranked sixth Institute Y. T competition. She in the world ranking Deshmukh felicitat- displayed extraordi- in the junior group. ed Swastika for her nary leadership She is the first Indian stupendous achieve- quality through her table tennis player to ment. brilliant performance receive this honour. The 81st UTT and defeated the Janardan Bhagat Junior and Youth team in the Shikshan Prasarak National Table Under-18 group and Samiti Chairman, Tennis Tournament won the gold medal.