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Saturday, 20 February 2021 www.newsband.in Pages 8 • Price 2 VOL. 14 • ISSUE 216 RNI No. MAHEN/2007/21778 POSTAL REGN. No. NMB/154/2020-22/VASHI MDG POST OFFICE Amrut Baug in Nerul NMMC collects Rs. 422 enhances city’s green cover Panvel City Police begins Beggar Free Under the Atal mission, the project Campaign crores as property tax aims at improving the quality of life With an aim to curb By Abhitash D. Singh dia during the NMMC tax payers avail the ben- by providing green spaces with various the increasing beggars he Navi Mumbai budget said, "Due to the efit of the scheme, the indigenous fruit bearing trees menace in Panvel city, TMunicipal Corpora- ongoing pandemic, the Abhay Yojana has been SPI Ajaykumar Landage tion (NMMC) has suc- collection of property extended further.” By Ryhea George of life for all by provid- of Panvel city police sta- ceeded in collecting Rs. tax was severely affect- Bangar further add- he efforts of the Navi ing lush green space, but tion has started a beg- 422 crore property tax ed. Many citizens of the ed, "The amount col- Mumbai Municipal has also become famous gar-free campaign and T till 17th February, 2021. lected by way of prop- Corporation (NMMC), for its indigenous fruit a crackdown has been Property tax is one of erty tax will be used for which had undertaken bearing trees. launched against beg- the major sources of many developmental gars at important places the task of developing a Speaking in detail revenue for the civic works in the satellite green cover or the Am- about the project Aseem of the city... body. To enable citizens city. The property tax (More on page 3) rut Baug under the Atal Gokarn, the Consultant pay the tax, NMMC had collected this year till Mission for Rejuvena- Former Corporator launched an Amnesty February is more than Divya Gaikwad lodges Scheme (Abhay Yo- the amount collected complaint against 4 jana) on December 15, during the same period men 2020 which waived off satellite city are going last year." The former corpora- the penalty on delayed tor of ward no. 64, Divya through financial diffi- "The tax payers Gaikwad was threatened payment by 75 percent. culties. To help the citi- should pay the tax dili- during the inauguration Seeing the response, the zens, NMMC launched gently. The citizens of reconstruction of an civic body has now ex- the Abhay Yojana, which have supported us in a old water tank in sec- tended the scheme till evoked good response. big way even during the tor-5, Vashi. Following 1st March, 2021. NMMC has been able pandemic and we expect the incident, she filed a NMMC Commis- to collect Rs. 422 crores the same cooperation in non-cognisable com- sioner Abhijit Bangar as property tax, which is future too," said Abhijit plaint against four men while addressing the me- laudable. To enable more Bangar. for rude behaviour and threatening... (More on page 8) Science Park to become reality soon Chhatrapati Shivaji Project that was proposed in 2014 is likely to come up in 2022 tion and Urban Trans- Architect of Urban De- Maharaj’s equestrian formation (AMRUT), statue inaugurated in velopment Department By Abhitash D.Singh Sector 19 (A) in Nerul However, during the at an area admeasuring said, “We wanted to Panvel hile presenting at a cost of Rs 5 crore. 2019 budget presen- The equestrian 10,781 sq. m. at Sec- create a master piece, Wthe budget for the However, when the tation the proposal of tor 28, Nerul has finally which is both nature statue of Chhatrapati financial year 2021-22, civic body invited ideas Science Park was once Shivaji Maharaj in Panvel yielded result. The Baug friendly and pleasing to the commissioner of the has not only succeeded city was inaugurated on Navi Mumbai Municipal the eve of Shiv Jayanti, in improving the quality Continued on page... 2 Corporation (NMMC), on February 19th by MP Shrirang Barne and Abhijit Bangar said that BJP's North Raigad dis- Science Park, which is trict president, Prashant the long pending project Thakur… of the civic body, will be- (More on page 8) come reality soon. If ev- erything goes as per plan, then Science Park will be ready in Wonder’s Park in Nerul by 2022. Earlier in 2014, NMMC had planned to develop a Science Park and name it after Dr. for improvement from again tabled in front of APJ Abdul Kalam. The citizens it received nega- the standing committee proposed park was to tive response following members and was ap- be constructed at the ex- which the project was isting Wonders Park at stalled. Continued on page... 2 2 Saturday, 20 February 2021 Free health check-up camp Uran Municipal Council starts at Uran bus depot held punitive action for not wearing masks By Dinesh Pawar n the occasion of Rs. 18,500 collected as fine from 37 persons Othe 282nd birth anniversary of Sant Shri By Dinesh Pawar Sewalal Maharaj, a free ith surge in health check-up camp WCovid-19 cases in was organized recently suburban areas includ- at Uran Bus Depot on ing Uran city, the Uran behalf of Sant Shri Municipal Council on Sewalal Maharaj Man- Thursday, February 18th dal, Uran in collabora- at Ganpati Chowk Uran, tion with Jivan Jyoti Rajpal Naka, Palvi Hos- Health Care Centre. pital, the Uran Munici- During the camp 210 pal Council has started patients were examined. a Dhadak campaign Dr. Ashok Ramchan- to take punitive action dra Jadhav, Dr. Pallavi against those who do not Bhagwat, Sister Vaishali Deputy Superintendent, Rathod, Vaman Rathod, wear face masks. Jamnik examined the Land Records Officer Vinod Rathod, Amba- A fine of Rs. 500 patient and gave valu- Uran Ganesh Rathod, das Rathod, Namdev each was levied on citi- able guidance. Depot Manager Uran Aade, Rajesh Rathod, zens for not wearing The inspection camp Satish Malche, So- Jhumbar Gholave, Tej face masks in the city of was held in the pres- cial Worker Mangesh Narayan Singh, Ramesh Uran since the past few Jagdish Mhatre, control and curb the ence of Chief Guest Mukadam. Ramrao Shelar. days. Dhanesh Kasare, Rake- Covid 19 cases is to sh Kametkar, Mahendra stringently follow the Science Park to ect and will make Navi is known world over for years. I am confident that Salvi, Narendra Ubhare, Covid 19 protocols like become reality... Mumbai city a smarter his immense contribution the young and dynamic Pramod Matkar, Vinod wearing face masks, Continued from page...1 city. The Science Park in the field of Science. civic chief Abhijit Ban- Gaikwad, Akash Ka- keeping a safe distance proved. A budget of Rs would be developed in- The project, which has gar will try his level best vade of Uran Municipal and not crowding,” said 15 crore was sanctioned side the Wonders Park, been delayed since long, to make the project be- Council, Police Con- an official. for it. The officials from which is spread over 34 hopefully will become come reality very soon.” stable S. K. Bhat, Police The campaign is be- the civic body were posi- acres. The construction reality soon and will be Prakash More, for- Naik, TD Khillare, were ing implemented under tive that the project will of the project will start enjoyed by the children mer Corporator said, present during the cam- the guidance of Uran be highly beneficial for soon and we aim at com- of all ages." “Science Park was a paign. Municipal Council the children and will pleting it by 2022.” Dr. A M Bhagwat, dream project of San- “The only way to Chief, Santosh Mali. help in enhancing their Jaywant Sutar, For- President of Navi Mum- jeev Naik. During his knowledge in science mer Mayor, NMMC said, bai Science Foundation tenure as a Member of and innovations. “The Science Park will (NMSF) said, “The ini- Parliament he came up Speaking to the be named after the great tiative by NMMC is re- with the vision of hav- Newsband NMMC humble scientist and for- ally appreciative, but I ing a Science Park in Commissioner Bangar mer President of , have been hearing about the line of Nehru Plane- said, “The project has Dr. A.P.J Abdul Kalam, it since 2014. Hope the tarium for the benefit of been delayed since long. who was an inspiration civic body completes the children and the citi- It is an important proj- for the entire nation. He the project in the coming zens of Navi Mumbai.” Amrut Baug in was to make an urban purpose: the theme of ing. Previously all we Nerul enhances... forest which will help the Baug remains intact could see was forested Continued from page...1 in carbon sequestration and the mud track does area with wild bushes. the eyes. Amrut, as we and will also be a peace- not put strain on the legs NMMC has certainly all know, means Nectar ful spot for people to while jogging or running. developed the area into and hence we thought roam around. The area The feedback received a beautiful green space. of planting indigenous has now become an ox- by the citizens is highly One can spot a variety fruit bearing trees in ygen hub. Besides fruit encouraging. They love of trees here especially the green space that we bearing trees, the Baug walking along the trees, fruit bearing trees of Pratik Devchand Bahira has been appointed as the North were asked to develop. also has other plants like noticing different types cashews, mangoes and Raigad District Executive Member of the Bharatiya Janata The plot near the Palm shrubs and bushes”. of fruits available in the chikoos which are really Yuva Morcha. Beach area was a bar- For fitness enthu- area,” says Aseem. rare to find in any other ren piece of land with no siasts, a jogging track A regular visitor normal garden in the Attention readers: While every effort is made vegetation. We thought has also been devel- Pralhad Bhagat says, city. We have also spot- to check the genuineness of party/parties inserting it was a perfect place to oped. However, keep- “I visit Amrut Baug on ted various types of bird ads in this paper, we cannot be held responsible for develop a fruit park with ing in mind the theme a daily basis for jog- in the Baug. The best the truthfulness of its contents. The publishers, Editor various fruits including of the Baug, the track ging and exercising. part of the Baug is the and/or the staff cannot be held responsible for any mangoes, chikoos, ca- has been developed with The transformation of pathway and the jogging loss or damage due to transactions that they may en- shew nuts etc. The idea mud. “This serves dual this Baug is mind blow- track”. ter into guided by the ads.

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No. NMB/154/2020-22/Vashi MDG Post Office • ABC Certificte No. 133/2106 Phone : 2087 0513 / 2781 5380 e-mail : [email protected] website : www.newsband.in Saturday, 20 February 2021 3 Haldi-kumkum programme held Parents of DAV International School Kharghar demand fee waiver Stage protest in front of the School By Abhitash D.Singh are part of infrastructur- Ratnakar Jagtap and he parents of the al funds required to run Ajit Adsul expressed Tstudents of DAV and manage the school. their displeasure over International School, One of the parent, PTA’s poor representa- Kharghar on Thursday Sanjay Trivedi said tion of parents’ interests 18 February, 2021 as- that the parents have to school. sembled at DAV Inter- asked for a minimum Sanjay Trivedi, one national School gate and of 40% fees reduction of the parents thanked By Chandrashekhar Hendve gramme at Datta Mandir Rashmi Rakesh Mhatre, demanded fee waiver. for this academic year the parents, principal allavi Parag Mha- at Navepopud, Uran. Ashwini Anil Mhatre, The parents followed as distance learning has and all the parents who Ptre-Upasarpanch Newly appointed Sar- Prachi Gharat, Pratiksha Covid 19 protocols helped the school in sav- responded to his clarion and Gurubhagini of panch Ranjana Patil and Chetan Mhatre, Mad- while staging protest. ing on non-core com- call over DAV parents’ Datta family celebrated women from various havi Vikas Gharat were The five member ponents. DAV school whatsapp and Facebook Haldi-kumkum pro- fields were felicitated. present. panel of parents met principal recommended Groups for coming to- the school principal, that parents who are fac- gether for formal meet- PCMC approves nine health centres Ms. Seema Mendiratta ing financial problems ing with the school au- he Panvel City Mu- As there was no health trying to build health Tnicipal Corpora- centre in the rural areas, centres. As it will take tion (PCMC) during its all the burden fell on the time to set up a health General Body Meeting health centres in the ur- centre, a health centre held on 18th February, ban areas. would be started on a 2021 at Adya Kran- The new health cen- temporary basis on lease tiveer Vasudev Balwant tre will be set up at Takka basis, similarly a mo- Phadke Natyagriha, has Panvel, Khanda colony, bile health centre should approved nine health Kamothe, New Panvel, be started for the tribal centres. Podi, Taloja Majkur, padas in the municipal with their demands for should approach school thorities. There were only six Dhansar, Turbhe Nag- area”, said Pritam Mha- waiver of non-academic with clear evidence of Kiran Thorat (Exec- health centres in PCMC. zari village in Tondre tre, Leader of Opposi- annual fee components. ITR or job termination utive Secretary PTA Ajit There is a need to have grampanchyat, Temb- tion, Panvel City Mu- The parents asked the letters. The school will Adsul, Ratnakar jagtap, one health centre for ev- hode in Kalamboli. nicipal Corporation. school to charge only tu- try to take some lenient Sachin Jadhav, Anagha ery 50,000 population. “From 2018 we are ition fees. view on their due pay- Chavan, Rajshree Patil, Ms. Seema Mendirat- ment, she said. “School Kalpana Sawant and 50 ta expressed her inability has always been help- plus parents came for Pedestrian knocked down by bus to pass on any fee waiv- ful in such matters,” she the meeting. er, as school is mak- said. Gurunath Gai- By Crime Reporter crossing the road near Vashi village ing losses this year too. Parents demanded kar, corporator from pedestrian was knocked down by signal at around 1.30 pm on Thursday, She said many parents that the remaining fees Kharghar whose chil- A a Shivneri bus plying from Mum- when a Shivneri bus heading towards have already paid the to be paid this year dren also studies in DAV bai to Pune. The incident happened at Pune from Mumbai hit him. Gan- fees and only 25% are should be recovered visited and assured the Vashi village on Sion-Panvel road on gawane was seriously injured and died yet to pay. She stressed with next year fees and parents of reaching out Thursday afternoon. Vashi police have shortly afterwards. that the non-tuition fee grade promotions of the to Education Depart- arrested the Shivneri bus driver. After the accident, Vashi police components are not for students should not be ment and pursuing the The deceased has been identified registered a case against Shivneri bus cultural, sports etc. but impacted. matter further. as Siddharth Ananda Gangavane, 52, driver Balasaheb Ingle (32) and ar- a resident of Vashi village. He was rested him. Panvel City Police begins Beggar Free Campaign By Chandrashekhar Hendve Passenger arrested for pushing TC ith an aim to Wcurb the in- The man allegedly was travelling in train without ticket creasing beggars men- ace in Panvel city, SPI Ajaykumar Landage By Crime Reporter Indian Railways Act as lye started taking ac- of Panvel city police inku Mohammad well as for obstructing tion against Tinku, he station has started a TQayyum Khan (25), government employ- grabbed the TC’s collar beggar-free campaign who was caught traveling ee from doing work. and pushed him. and a crackdown has without ticket, allegedly The accused Tinku After this incident, been launched against after an argument with Mohammad Kayum TC Mulye, with the help beggars at important the TC, pushed him in Khan, a resident of CBD of others, caught Tinku places of the city. children run behind area were arrested and anger. The incident hap- Belapur, was arrested and handed him over to A number of beg- vehicles begging for legal action was taken pened at Seawoods Dar- around 9.30 am on Vashi Railway Police. gars can be seen in alms. This can cause against them. They ave railway station on Thursday by junior tick- According to senior po- the market areas, ST accidents. “To prevent were produced in Thursday morning. The et checker Dipesh Gopi- lice inspector Vishnu stand, under the flyover, this, we have started a court,” said a Police of- TC handed over Tinku nath Mulye at Seawoods Kesarkar, Tinku Mo- railway station, various beggar-free drive. On ficial. The official said to Vashi Railway Police Darave railway station. hammad Kayyum Khan temples etc. In these Friday, 19th February, similar action will be and arrested him under When TC Dipesh Mu- was arrested. places even small 24 beggars from Panvel taken in future as well. 4 Saturday, 20 February 2021

Do we really need Lent? All-rounder Chris Morris tops erations of Christians ies of fasting, and I do chart at IPL mini-auction all the way back to the not have the space to 2nd century. discuss this important Uncapped Gowtham, Meredith too attract big money At this point I topic here. should also make it Prayer and By Ashok Dhamija clear that Lenten prac- Meditation outh African tall tices, like any spiri- Read over the Gos- Sand lanky all-round- er Chris Morris became Dr. Jayakar Ellis tual disciplines, do not pel accounts of Christ’s make us acceptable arrest, trial, and cruci- the most expensive ent is a time of to God. We are ac- fixion. Reflect on His player in the history of Lsoul-searching and ceptable to God only suffering, and the tre- IPL after being roped repentance in prepara- through coming to mendous love that it in by Rajasthan Royals at INR 16.25 crore dur- tion for the celebration Him by faith on the ba- represents. Reflect on Ex Indian pacer and Mumbai South African all-rounder of Christ’s death and sis of Christ’s death on your own sin and what ing the mini-auction of Indians Director of Chris Morris became the resurrection on Good it cost Him. Take out the cash rich T20 tour- Operations the cross for our sins most expensive player in the ney held on Thursday (Left) bids successfully dur- Friday and Easter. (Eph. 2:8-9). Spiritual some time for prayers history of IPL (Photos cour- 18th February, 2021. In ing the IPL Mini-Auction (Pho- Lent consists of the 40 disciplines are means of confession and re- tesy IPL) days before Easter, not through which God pentance. Do some spir- a competitive bidding to courtesy ) counting Sundays. The works in our lives itual “house cleaning.” the Jaipur first day of Lent is Ash helping us to grow Giving to the poor based former Wednesday. to spiritual maturity, Use the money that c h a m p i o n s Is Lent Biblical? which is being con- you save by not eating fended off a When someone formed to the character to help the poor. Con- stiff battle asks “Is Lent Bibli- of Christ (Eph. 4:13; sider doing some vol- from Punjab cal?” the answer de- Rom. 8:29). Thus, unteer work. How can Kings (ear- pends on what you these practices are for you show the love of lier known mean by “Biblical.” our benefit, and not a Christ to others? as Kings XI If you mean “Does way to “earn” anything There’s absolutely Punjab) and the Bible specifically from God. Sometimes nothing wrong with d e f e n d i n g require Christians to Christians in earlier setting aside some time c h a m p i o n s practice Lent?” then generations lost sight to focus on Jesus' death Mumbai In- the answer is “No.” Of of this fact. and resurrection. How- dians for the overseas players re- dies), Aaron Finch course in that sense of How to practice Lent ever, repenting of sin is 33-year-old Morris at spectively. (Australia), Shaun the term, customs such We should view the something we should INR 16.25 crore. The India's Test special- Marsh (Australia), as church choirs or season of Lent as an be doing every day of amount surpassed the ist Cheteshwar Pujara Corey Anderson (New Sunday school would opportunity to reflect the year, not just for INR 16 crore that Delhi (Chennai Super Kings) Zealand), Adil Rashid also be “not Biblical.” on the significance the 46 days of Lent. Daredevils paid for In- too made a return to (England), Sheldon But if you mean “Is the of Christ’s death, ex- If a Christian wish- dia’s ex all-rounder Yu- the shorter format of Cottrell (West Indies), practice of Lent found- amine our hearts, and es to observe Lent, he vraj Singh in 2015. the game while Harb- Mitchell McLenaghan ed on biblical princi- confess our sins. It can is free to do so. The key Morris who was part hajan Singh (Kolkata (New Zealand), Thisara ples,” then the answer be a time of spiritual is to focus on repenting of the Royals franchise Knight Rider), Ke- Perera (Sri Lanka), Mo- is certainly “Yes.” The cleansing and renewal. of sin and consecrating way back in 2015, was dar Jadhav (Sunrisers hit Sharma (India), to three main practices of It is not a “law” that oneself to God. Lent among the 22 overseas Hyderabad ), upcoming name a few. Lent from ancient times we must follow, and should not be a time players among the 57 young all-rounder Ar- Mumbai Indians have been (1) reflec- there is a great variety of boasting of one’s overall who made the jun Tendulkar(Mumbai Retained players: tion on the significance of practices that we sacrifice or trying to cut for their respective Indians) too were draft- (Capt), of Christ’s death along can try out. Based on earn God's favour or franchises who spent a ed at the fag end of , Ishan with prayers of repen- the historic practice of increasing His love. total of INR 145.3 crore. the auction. Five times Kishan, Suryakumar tance and confession, Lent, try doing some- God’s love for us could New Zealand pacer Kyle champions Mumbai In- Yadav, , (2) fasting as a means thing in each of these not be any greater than Jamieson and Austra- dians on the other hand , An- to focus more wholly three categories: it already is. lian all-rounder Glenn bolstered their already molpreet Singh, Aditya on God, and (3) giving Fasting The writer is the Maxwell were the other lethal bowling attack, Tare, , to assist the poor. All Give up something Editor, The Christian most expensive buys with the signing of New , Krunal of these are very bib- for God. Fasting is Observer, a privately after Royal Challengers Zealander Pandya, , lical practices. We are not a means to “earn” run Christian Newspa- Bangalore dished out (INR 3.20 crore), Aus- , Anukul not required to do them something from God, per since 2000, Gener- INR 15 crore and INR tralian Nathan Coulter- Roy, , specifically during the but rather a way to al Secretary, National 14.25 crore respectively Nile (INR 5 crore) and , Dhawal 40 days prior to Eas- learn to curb your ap- Christian Council & in a bid to bolster Virat ex Indian leg spinner Kulkarni, Mohsin ter, but we can benefit petites and focus more National Director of Kohli’s side ahead of (INR Khan adopting some of the completely on God. International Human the 14th edition of the 2.40 crore). New Buys: Adam customs of earlier gen- There are many variet- Rights Organisation IPL. While a lot of Milne (INR 3.2 crore), India’s off spinning dreams were fulfilled Nathan Coulter-Nile all-rounder K Gowtham quite a few were shat- (INR 5 crore), Piy- (Chennai Super Kings - t e red for some h ig h-pro - ush Chawla (INR 2.4 INR 9.25 crore) along file players too. Among crore), with Australian pacer those who failed to at- (INR 50 lakh), Yudhvir Riley Meredith (Punjab tract any bid included Charak (INR. 20 lakh), Kings' - INR 8 crore) Alex Hales (England), (INR. 20 were the costliest un- Jason Roy (England), lakh), capped domestic and (West In- (INR. 20 lakh) Saturday, 20 February 2021 5

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Help- The writer is an Minister informed through social media about it intelligence learning ing students develop ACC certified coach skills are vital in join- empathy, compassion, for 15 years, who has By Abhitash D.Singh day 18 February, 2021 the ing “character” and and integrity lead to trained and coached he health state water resources minis- healthy online deci- a deeper understand- thousands corporate Tminister Rajesh Tope on ter and also the Nationalist sions. ing of right and wrong leaders, educators and Thursday 18 February, 2021 Congress Party (NCP) chief Most students, es- when facing tough parents to improve said that he has tested posi- of Maharashtra Jaywant Patil pecially adolescents, digital situations. We their quality of pro- tive for coronavirus infec- informed that he had tested spend a larger part of need to know every- fessional and personal tion. positive for coronavirus. their lives being on- thing well as almost life. 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Welcome move entral Railway in coordination Halts en-route includes Bhusaval, he acquittal of journalist Priya clear just how common sexual ha- Cwith North Central Railway have Itarsi, Jabalpur, Katni, Satna, Manikpur, TRamani will go a long way in rassment is. It is hoped that through decided to extend the run of fully re- Prayagraj and Fatehpur stations. Book- emboldening women survivors of this manner, if people are made served Weekly Superfast Special train ings for extended trips of fully reserved sexual harassment at workplaces to aware of sexual harassment and between Lokmanya Tilak Terminus speak up and stand for their rights. how casually it is sometimes treated, (LTT), Mumbai and Kanpur to clear the Women and girls are overwhelm- then tolerance for it will decrease extra rush of passengers as per details ingly the targets of sexual violence. and support for victims will rise. given below: This includes sexual harassment, It is important that women stand Train no. 04152 Special will leave unwanted sexual touching and rape. up against sexual assault of any na- LTT, Mumbai every Saturday at 16.55 The Me Too (or #MeToo) move- ture. If one spots suspicious behav- hrs with effect from 06th March, 2021 ment, is a social movement against iour in public or among friends, it is to 01st May, 2021 (9 trips) and arrive sexual abuse and sexual harassment advisable to confront the individual Kanpur Central at 15.25 hrs next day. For representational purpose only towards women. The phrase ‘Me before the situation escalates into Train no. 04151 Special will leave Too’ was first used on social media sexual violence. There are several Kanpur Central every Friday at 15.45 Superfast Special Train no. 04152 on in 2006 and since then the move- things everybody can do to help pre- hrs with effect from 05th March, 2021 Special charges will open from Satur- ment has gained momentum. It has vent sexual harassment. Employers to 30th April 2021 (9 trips) and arrive day 20th February 2021 at all comput- become a means to empower wom- should focus on adopting clear sex- LTT, Mumbai at 14.55 hrs next day. erised reservation centres and on­ web- en through empathy and solidarity ual harassment policies, identifying The above Special will consist of O­ne site www.irctc.co.in.Passengers with through strength in numbers, espe- inappropriate behaviours, and giv- AC-2 Tier, Seven AC-3 Tier, Eight Sec- confirmed tickets will only be permit- cially young and vulnerable women, ing employees the tools they need ond Class Sleeper and Seven Second ted to board these Special trains. by visibly demonstrating how many to report instances of sexual harass- women have survived sexual assault ment in the workplace. Companies and harassment, especially in the can also provide sexual harassment Indore Jn. - Kochuveli - Indore Jn. Superfast Weekly workplace. training to employees. This training The Me Too movement is pri- should explain what sexual harass- Special to commence from 23rd February marily concerned with two types of ment is, give employees the infor- By Ashok Dhamija One Two Tier AC, Five Three Tier behaviour: sexual harassment and mation they need to recognize sexual estern Railway in coordination AC, Eight Second Class Sleeper, Four sexual assault. Although the precise violence, and help them understand Wwith Southern Railway have Second Class Seating, One Pantry legal definitions of these terms may what they can do to respond to sexu- decided to run fully reserved Super- Car and Two Generator Car coaches. vary from state to state and coun- al harassment when they see it fast Weekly Specials on Indore Jn. – Halts-en-route includes Dewas, Uj- try to country, they are generally The journey, as we all know, is Kochuveli route for the benefit of its jain, Nagda Jn., Ratlam Jn., Dahod, understood as referring to specific not easy or smooth as many times passenger’s w.e.f. Tuesday 23rd Feb- Vadodara Jn., Surat, Vapi, Boisar, Va- inappropriate and unwanted sexual the harasser is a senior in the organi- ruary 2021 until further notice. The sai Road, Panvel, Chiplun, Ratnagiri, behaviours, especially in the work- sation, enjoying great power and details are as under: Kudal, Thivim, Madgaon Jn., Kar- place or at school. influence. Nevertheless, such judge- Train no. 09332 Indore Jn. - Kochu- war, Udupi, Mangaluru Jn., Kasara- By sharing their own experienc- ments bring a ray of hope and infuse veli Special will leave from Indore Jn. god, Kannur, Kozhikode, Shoranur es, the movement’s proponents make confidence among women. at 21:40 hrs every Tuesday from 23rd Jn., Thrissur, Aluva, Ernakulam Jn., February 2021 and will reach Kochu- Alapuzha, Kayankulam and Kollam veli at 15:05 hrs on the third day. Train Jn. station. no. 09331 Kochuveli - Indore Jn. Passengers are requested to avail First anniversary of Coronation of Special will leave from Kochuveli at the services and follow all norms of 11:10 hrs every Friday from 26th Feb- State & Central Government regard- His Holiness Yugbhushan Suriji ruary 2021 and will reach Indore Jn. at ing COVID-19 including social dis- 04:40 hrs on the third day. tancing, sanitization etc in trains and Maharaj to be held on 21st February The above Special will consist of at the Railway stations. ne year back on tate His Holiness Gach- O4th of February, hadhipati Jainacharya 2020, the high profile Shri Yugbhushan Suriji coronation of His Holi- Maharaj. His Holiness ness Jainacharya Shri will give discourse on Yugbhushan Suriji Ma- ‘Spiritual Sovereignty’. haraj (Pandit M.S.) on The dignitaries will also the post of the “Gach- be felicitated as a part of chhaadhipati” of Mohjit celebrations. The digni- Vijayji sect boosted taries as well as the pub- prestige and reputa- His Holiness Gachhadhipati lic following the religion tion of Jain Religion. Jainacharya Shri Yugbhush- are cordially invited to The first anniversary an Suriji Maharaj attend the celebrations. celebrations of Gachha- Hall, Mulund from 8.45 On this occasion, dhipati Coronation has a.m. to 11.15 a.m. The M u m u k s h u - R a t n a been organized by Vard- function will be attend- Prakashbhai and Nay- haman Nagar Jain Sangh ed by various dignitar- naben, the couple from (Mulund) on 21st Feb- ies of Jain Sanghs, who Borivali, will be given Unseasonal heavy showers lashed in and around Navi Mumbai on Thursday evening (By: Sumit ruary, 2021 at Kalidas will honour and felici- the Diksha – Muhurt. Renose) Saturday, 20 February 2021 7 Maharashtra Nirankari Sant Samagam Renault launches the KIGER for the to be virtual affair this year burgeoning Indian SUV market Maharashtra Nirankari Sant Samagam to be virtual affair this year By Ashok Dhamija enault India, a sub- By Ashok Dhamija sands of devotees are eagerly await- Rsidiary of Groupe aharashtra’s annual Nirankari ing with great enthusiasm despite the Renault, a French mul- MSant Samagam in view of the changed format accepting it as the tinational automobile current Covid 19 pandemic situation Will of the Almighty. manufacturer, unveiled in the state will be a Virtual affair this History of Samagams in Maha- its entry level new sub-4 time around. In to its 54th edition the rashtra metre SUV the KIGER same will be conducted under the di- State of Maharashtra witnessed at Rs 5.45 lakhs (ex- vine presence of Her Holiness Niran- its first Nirankari Sant Samagam in showroom, all India), kari Satguru Mata Sudiksha Ji Maha- 1968 when it was held at the Shivaji early this week. A joint raj from 26th to 28th February, 2021. Park Ground in Mumbai in the Divine collaboration of the Indo- Based on the theme ‘Eternal Sta- Presence of Baba Gurbachan Singh French teams, the same bility’ the Samagam aims to highlight Ji, thus heralding the serial format has been developed and the need for remaining equipoised and thereon. Since then till 1980 it was produced in India. Being maintaining composure at all times held under the divine presence of offered with two petrol and circumstances. For one to attain Baba Gurbachan Singh Ji followed for engines across four vari- this state Nirankari Mission corre- 36 years under the Divine Presence of ants. It is equipped with lates everything in Nature where life Baba Hardev Singh Ji Maharaj. The 72PS 1.0-litre naturally Renault India Operations Country CEO & MD Venkatram Ma- is under constant change with all ups trend continued for 2 years under the aspirated and 100PS millapalle (Right) along with Sudhir Malhotra, Head – Sales & and downs and the only way to live Divine Presence of Satguru Mata Sav- 1.0-litre turbo-petrol Network at the launch and price reveal of the Renault KIGER through is by being connected to and inder Ji Maharaj and lately for 2 years engines, for Indian cus- • Renault KIGER will be available in four trims deriving the Strength from under the Divine Presence tomers first, before being - RXE, RXL, RXT, RXZ. LED DRLs, C-Shaped Formless God and staying of Satguru Mata Sudiksha launched globally. The signature LED tail lamps, 40.64 cm Wheels, Spiritually stable. Ji Maharaj, the current Renault KIGER which roof rail bars and dual tone option availability The Sant Nirankari Head of the Mission with has an option of manual across all trims Mandal following vari- renewed enthusiasm and and automatic transmis- • Dispatches of Renault KIGER have started to ous guidelines issued by dedication. sions for both its engines reach Renault’s 500+ sales outlets across In- the state government and Mumbai including and fuel efficiency of dia, Test Drives are available at showrooms the ensuing restrictions Navi Mumbai has had the 20km/litre, also features • Renault KIGER will be available in 6 exciting has undertaken various distinction of hosting it for an 8-inch touchscreen body colours with stunning dual tone combina- precautionary measures 52 years with the 53rd be- infotainment system, a tion as part of its preparations ing held at Nashik. Main- 7-inch digital instrument • Stunning: Distinct, athletic design combining ur- since the month of Janu- taining the trend the 54th cluster, LED headlamps Sant Nirankari Spiritual Head ban modernity with agility and muscular body- ary 2021. This included is being held, though vir- with LED DRLs, drive Satguru Mata Sudiksha Ji work that exudes sturdiness and dynamism ensuring RT-PCR (test tually. modes, automatic climate • Smart: A smart cabin that combines technolo- for Covid) in coordination with the control among others. Social Commitment gy, functionality and roominess, Renault KIGER concerned Govt. department for all The Mision stands socially com- With this outstanding brings latest tech features to the CMFA+ plat- volunteers with relevant skills in pre- mitted to serve the Human beings pricing, Renault KIGER form that laid the foundation for the success of paring the Video capsules in addition wherever and whenever possible. The is all set to radically al- TRIBER with segment leading roominess, cabin to creating the necessary infrastruc- devotees at one beck and call of the ter the dynamics in the storage and cargo space ture viz. studio set up, recording and Satguru plunge into service as have B-SUV segment as the • Customers can book Renault KIGER at dealer- editing equipment’s etc. well in time been taught that Service to mankind prospective and existing ships or on the website - https://www.renault. to shoot the episodes, in addition to is service to God. customers can choose co.in/ those of participants too. This was aptly demonstrated in from four available trims The entire programme which has Covid times by way of organising – RXE, RXL, RXT & been shot in presence of the their Spir- of Blood donation camps during the RXZ. Each version is that offer an unmatched designed with collabora- itual Head Satguru Mata Sudikshaji Lockdown period and sped it up as the built keeping in view the value proposition and tion of France and India Maharaj wherein Speakers, Singers, unlock phase started and is still con- customer requirements will certainly strengthen teams and the resulting Musicians and Poets rendered their tinuing with proper coordination with and needs in the segment our SUV legacy with Stunning, Smart and thoughts, feelings through their rel- the concerned authorities. The Sant and has been attractively this new game-chang- Sporty B-SUV and will evant exponents all dedicated to the Nirankari Blood Bank in Mumbai, the priced (between Rs 5.45 er. Moreover, Renault be powered by a new tur- theme of the Samagam—‘Eternal Sta- first one of the Mission stands deeply lakh to Rs 9.55 lakh) KIGER will demonstrate bocharged 1.0L (Energy bility’ for the benefit of tens of thou- committed. across all trims. the competence of In- /Turbo) petrol engine Announcing the at- dia’s design, engineering for more performance tractive pricing, Ven- and manufacturing ca- and complemented by katram Mamillapalle, pabilities and highlights multi sense drive modes Country CEO & Man- Renault’s strong com- to enhance driving plea- aging Director, Renault mitment to the ‘Make in sure. With a customer India Operations, shared, India’ mission” base of over 7 Lakh four “Renault KIGER is a Sudhir Malhotra, wheelers in various seg- modern SUV that is a Head – Sales & Network ments, Renault is cur- perfect fit for the Indian added “Taking ahead rently ranked sixth in market. It brings to the its promise of disrup- India within a short span fore our proven expertise tive innovation, Renault of our existence. Being a Shitla Gawand, Principal of Bhagubai Changu Thakur Law College, Khanda Colony, has donated of innovation, creativity, KIGER is surely set to customer centric firm we Rs. 71,000 for the construction of Shri Ram Temple. She handed over the cheque to BJP's North Raigad district president MLA Prashant Thakur in the presence of Janardan Bhagat Shikshan customer understand- radically alter the dy- have over 475 service Prasarak Sanstha's Vice Chairman Y. T. Deshmukh, corporator Anil Bhagat, BJP city general ing and above all, our namics in the B-SUV outlets too across India secretary and corporator Nitin Patil. focus on making cars segment. The same is including Navi Mumbai” 8 Saturday, 20 February 2021 Crocodile spotted behind NMMC Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's equestrian headquarters: Citizens have varied views statue inaugurated in Panvel By Indrani Basu ma mentioned, “It looks Mumbai for long.” crocodile had been that the crocodile must Dharmesh Barai, the A spotted in Belapur have been displaced and Mangrove man, who behind the Navi Mum- ended up there prob- along with his team has bai Municipal Corpora- ably via drainage or any been doing cleaning ac- tion’s headquarter on other connecting outlet. tivities very frequently Wednesday. Since then, It might have been dis- around the mangroves, the photographs and vid- placed due to overflow- particularly from Nerul eos have gone viral on ing of the water body to Belapur area raised social media. The croco- where it homes.” concern over the safe- dile, which is an adult, Noted veterinary ty. He said, “We have is seen resting at this doctor Madhurita Gup- been traversing the swampy land for last two ta, a wildlife expert from whole mangrove areas days. It was first spotted My Vet Charitable Trust from Nerul to Belapur By Ryhea George works are being carried Mayor Dr. Kavita by a fisherman when he shared, “Crocodiles daily with the purpose he equestrian stat- out in urban and rural Chautmol said, “The had gone for fishing. He have been seen in Powai of cleaning, so a croco- Tue of Chhatrapati areas”. city of Panvel is grow- clicked the picture and and Virar lakes as well. dile near the mangrove Shivaji Maharaj in Pan- The estimated cost ing by leaps and bounds. made small video which So it is not uncommon raises the issue of safety. vel city was inaugurated was about Rs. 2 crore. Beautification projects went viral. Meanwhile on that part of the metro. Even many birders and on the eve of Shiv Jayan- Sculptures like Mavale like this will add to the after seeing the clips, But when here all of a wildlife activists are ti, on February 19th by (Chhatrapati Shivaji fame of Panvel”. the Green activists have sudden, a crocodile is also seen there as this MP Shrirang Barne and Maharaj's) and elephants During the inaugura- raised their voices and BJP's North Raigad dis- have been erected. In tion, the General Secre- are commenting about trict president, Prashant addition, green and elec- tary Rajendra Patil, City the illegal grabbing of Thakur. tric lighting, as well as President Jayant Pa- marshy lands for further Speaking during the frames for various oc- gade, Standing Commit- constructions. occasion, MLA Prashant casions of Shiva period tee Chairperson Santosh Kharghar resident Thakur said, “The splen- have been installed in Shetty, Ward Commit- and Green activist as dour of Panvel has been the area. The main aim tee Chairperson Sush- well as animal rescuer enhanced. The work that behind building this ila Gharat, Hemalatha Jyoti Nadkarni told, has been done will make statue was to inspire Mhatre, Sameer Thakur, “The reason might be everyone proud. Apart the youth and tell them Anita Patil, Women and many but it implies from developing the about the history of Child Welfare Chairper- that greedy human be- places of pride in Panv- Shivaji Maharaj’s reign, son Monica Mahanwar ings are encroaching the el, various development said Mr. Thakur. were present. marshy land and water bodies for their own self spotted in Belapur ques- place is in the middle of hence the crocodile is tions are bound to be the city.” Former Corporator Divya Gaikwad compelled to look for its raised.” She said, “As Meanwhile, the fish- new habitat and slowly it is not rainy season or er folks requested the moved to another place there is no reporting of Forest Department to re- lodges complaint against 4 men for food and shelter.” very high tidal wave, it move the crocodile from Complaint lodged under IPC sections 504 and Nikhil Bhopale, a seems unlikely for an that marshy land other- wildlife expert told, adult large crocodile to wise, it could pose a dan- 506 for abusive behaviour “Migrating to another wade through this part ger for those who ven- By Ryhea George the issue as there was a leakage and it place for an adult croco- of the city”. ture into that water body. he former corporator of ward was declared dangerous. Letters were dile is somehow a cause She remarked, “It Pawan Sharma, be- no. 64, Vashi Divya Gaikwad submitted to the corporation many of concern. It seems the could be case of illegal ing a registered animal T was threatened during the inaugura- times and finally, after meeting Abhjit pond has some connec- trafficking of the croco- rescuer informed that he tion of reconstruction of an old water Bangar, commissioner of Navi Mum- tion with bigger water dile. Someone must have and his team are fully tank in sector-5, Vashi. Following the bai Municipal Corporation, the work bodies.” deliberately released it prepared with equip- incident, she filed a non-cognisable order was given on 29th December, The president of in this pond. Illegal traf- ment, if required, and complaint against four men for rude 2020. So, after 4 months, in order to Resqink Association ficking of crocodiles and are waiting for the in- behaviour and threatening. start the work, we performed a small for Wildlife Welfare, wildlife animal trading structions from the For- These four men allegedly came to inaugural ceremony with just 20 (RAWW) Pawan Shar- have been thriving in est Department. attend the inaugural ceremony and members of the area. That is when we started clicking close photographs saw four people who started record- On the occasion of the birth an- with her. When she asked them to ing the activity. We did not have an niversary of Chhatrapati Shivaji stop, they started abusing and threat- issue with that. However, when these Maharaj, the commissioner of the ening her. Gaikwad called up the po- people came forward and started tak- lice on the spot and the complaint was ing close pictures of me, I thought Navi Mumbai Municipal Corpora- filed against them. The Vashi Police it was unethical. They started using tion, Abhijit Bangar paid floral has filed an NC under the IPC sections rude and bad language and that is tribute to the statue of Shivaji Ma- 504 and 506 for abusive behaviour. when we called the police.” haraj. On this occasion, Deputy Speaking to Newsband Divya She further added, “Dirty politics Commissioner of Administration Gaikwad said, “For the last three is to be blamed for such incidents. I Dadasaheb Chabukswar, Execu- years, I have been following up with do not get scared by such threats. tive Engineer Sunil Lad and other the reconstruction of the water tank However, it is also important to let the in sector-5. Even in the standing com- miscreants know that such behaviour officials were present. mittee and Maha Sabha, I had raised will not be tolerated.” 4Vol. 24 4 issue No. 37 4Navi Mumbai 4 20 - 26 february 2021 4RNI No. 71478/97 4Pages 4 4Price 2/- NMMC unveils Rs. 4825 crore budget Economically strong civic body lays emphasis on developmental projects

By Abhitash D. Singh digging fees, permis- dia after financial year erty tax. All the com- Important and new beautified. he Navi Mumbai sions and advertisement 2021-22 budget pre- panies in the city, as projects for the 3) For purchasing all the TMunicipal Corpora- fees and health service sentation the NMMC well as residents, need development of city necessary equipment tion (NMMC) unveiled fees. The expenditure is Commissioner Abhijit to pay their taxes. The 1) Multi-level park- for the fire brigade its Rs. 4825 crore bud- estimated to be Rs. 4822 Bangar said, “The bud- administration expects ing will be set up in department, a budget get for the financial year crore which will be ma- get presented today is to collect Rs 600 crore sector-15 in Belapur of Rs 58.5 crore has 2021-22 on Thursday, jorly used on adminis- realistic, practical and by way of property tax, on Plot No 72 and 39 been proposed. 17th February, 2021. tration services, citizen’s citizens friendly. Our Rs. 200 crore through to decongest the city. Many other devel- The civic body plans to facilities, e-governance, main focus is on basic development fees, Rs. This will be another opmental projects were raise an income of Rs. social development, infrastructure and in- 122 crore as water fees, source of income for also discussed and the 2716.06 crore by way of health facilities, trans- novative development. permissions and adver- the civic body. civic body plans to make property tax, local body portation, education and The most important tisement fees Rs. 10.06 2) The plots under high these a reality. tax, developmental fees, encroachment. source of income for the crore in the financial tension lines have encroachment fees, road Addressing the me- administration is prop- year 2021-22. been proposed to be Continued on page... 3 NMMC implements ‘zero waste model’ in slums and goathan areas Civic body signs MoU with Stree Mukti Sanghatana ith an aim to implement ‘zero as well as society, the response from As per the MoU, the women rag waste can be done effortlessly. The Wwaste model’ in slums and the slums and gaothan areas is not pickers will collect garbage, for collected wet waste will be brought goathan areas, the Navi Mumbai satisfactory,” said Abhijit Bangar, which, they have been given green to the site of compost peat in a shed Municipal Corporation (NMMC) constructed at the place. Through is spreading awareness among this innovative initiative, women the residents of these areas about who collect garbage will get money waste segregation. To ensure that and they can contribute financially the households segregate wastes at to their families. The women have source, and the wet waste is brought been given proper training,” said an to the site of compost peat, the civic official from NMMC. body has also signed a Memorandum Currently, the activity is being of Understanding (MoU) with the implemented at Hanuman Nagar and Stree Mukti Sanghatana. Indiranagar slums in Turbhe divi- According to the Solid Waste sion and Advali Bhutavaligaon in Management Rules, it is mandatory Koparkhairane division, Samtanagar to categorize the daily generation in Airoli division and is generating of waste into wet and dry waste at good response from the residents. home (i.e. source level) and dispose The zero-waste project will be start- separately in the municipal waste NMMC commissioner. “Hence and blue bins with a capacity of 120 ed in a few days at Bindumadhav bins. “While the NMMC is getting awareness drives are being conduct- litres each. “Since these bins are Nagar and Ganeshnagar in Digha good response from urban families ed in these areas,” he stressed. equipped with wheels, collecting the division. 2 20 - 26 February 2021 Editorial Khadi Prakritik paint from Issue: 37 20 - 26 FEBRUARY 2021 cow dung gains ground KVIC plans 500 new plants in 6 months under PMEGP Need for uniform education policy By Chandrashekhar Hendve machines. This will comprehensively he innovative Khadi Prakri- contribute to strengthening local pro- he students these days are un- to the widening gap between the de- Ttik paint made from cow dung duction and help realize the Hon’ble Tder tremendous pressure. Not mand and the supply, there is a fight is swiftly gaining ground and set to Prime Minister’s dream of Aatmanirb- only the number of subjects has for admission at every stage of learn- propel a massive employment surge har Bharat,” Saxena said. increased over the years, the excel- ing. The scapegoats in this tussle are across the country. To enable maxi- Setting up of 500 Prakritik Paint lence of the students is also judged the children. Whether it is admission mum people to benefit from this inno- manufacturing units will require an on the basis of performance in two for nursery or higher standards, the vation, KVIC has included this project boards only. These exams fail to test children are made to undergo rigor- under the Prime Minister Employ- the higher order skills like reasoning ous mock interview practices, which ment Generation Program (PMEGP), and analysis and do not encourage ends only when they get admission a flagship scheme of the Central gov- creativity. in the institutions of their choice. ernment for employment generation. The field of education has never Lack of educational institutions has Khadi and Village Industries Com- been marred with so much contro- also led many private institutions mission (KVIC) has fixed a target of versy as it is today. Not only the to start the policy of auctioning the setting up at least 500 manufacturing interference of politicians has been seats in their institutions by way of units of Prakritik Paint in rural areas, increasing in recent years, a new donations. Since the demand can be through prospective entrepreneurs, in trend has set in where the education met only by the privileged few, the next six months. ministers decide the content of the gap between the learning opportu- In just one month of its launch, books to be taught in schools. The nities for the poor and socially dis- 5000 liter (approx) of Khadi Prakritik political rivalries have spilled over advantaged and the effluent lot, has Paint has been sold and 275 prospec- into schools and the victims are the widened. tive entrepreneurs have registered with children who are at a loss to under- There should be coherence in Kumarappa National Handmade Paper stand what is correct. The education the education policy pursued in the Institute (KNHPI) for training in mak- department and institutions are be- country. System of rote learning ing cow dung paint. While 84 appli- ing run by the politicians as their kills the spirit of inquiry and snatch- cants have already been trained; train- personal fiefdoms where their think- es away the childhood. Political in- ing of the remaining candidate will be ing and ideas are the writ. terferences should be rooted out and completed by March 31. Khadi Prakri- It is quite unfortunate that the the education policy should be de- tik Paint was launched by Hon’ble system of education has never been cided by board of eminent scholars MSME Minister Shri on given much thought in our country. who have credible experience and 12th January 2021. KNHPI, a unit of Lack of schools and colleges espe- image, rather than rightist or leftist KVIC which has developed the paint, cially those run by the government who want to twist the system to suit is providing 5-day training to appli- have made matters still worse. Due their taste. cants in making Prakritik Paint. KVIC will be setting up another 6 investment of Rs 100 crore (approx) Khadi Prakritik Paint manufacturing at the rate of Rs 19 lakh (approx) for Cabinet approves Amendments to the Juvenile units in New Delhi, Varanasi, Ahmeda- each plant. Out of this amount, ma- bad, Nashik, Bengaluru and Choudwar chinery like Double Disc Refinery, Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 in Orissa to maintain supplies. KVIC Twin Shaft Machine, Blender, Pug By Chandrashekhar Hendve The Amendments synergized efforts in will soon offer dealerships for Prakri- Mill, etc. account for Rs 60 crore (ap- he Union Cabi- include authorizing favour of children in tik Paint that will benefit the traders. prox). This will, therefore, also boost Tnet, chaired by the District Magistrate distress conditions. De- KVIC Chairman, Vinai Kumar the machine making industry. At the Prime Minister, Na- including Additional fining eligibility param- Saxena said the new Khadi Prakritik same time, 500 paint manufacturing rendra Modi has ap- District Magistrate to eters for appointment paint plants will accelerate the rural units of the capacity of 500 liter per proved the proposal of issue adoption orders of CWC members, and employment generation in the country. day will be able to produce nearly 7.5 the Ministry of Women under Section 61 of the categorizing previously “At least 6000 direct employment will crore liter of Prakritik Paint annually. and Child Development JJ Act, in order to en- undefined offences as be created with the setting up of the While this will consume approx. 2.25 to amend the Juvenile sure speedy disposal of ‘serious offence’ are 500 new paint manufacturing plants. crore kg or 22,500 MT of cow dung; it Justice (Care and Pro- cases and enhance ac- some of the other as- While this will significantly increase will generate an additional income of tection of Children) Act, countability. The Dis- pects of the proposal. farmers’ income; it will also open new Rs 11.25 crore (approx) to farmers and 2015 to introduce mea- trict Magistrates have Several difficulties business avenues like manufactur- gaushalas across the country and thus sures for strengthening been further empowered faced in implementation ing and sale of paint-manufacturing adding to their financial sustainability. Child Protection set-up under the Act, to ensure of various provisions of to ensure best interest of its smooth implementa- the Act have also been NMMC unveils Rs. overall development of crore for NMMT have children. tion, as well as garner addressed. 4825 crore budget... the youth will take our been set aside. I feel the Continued from page...1 country forward. Keep- budget is friendly for The commissioner ing this in mind, a bud- both the administration Attention readers: While every effort is made to check the genuineness said, “It is my aim to get of Rs. 172 crore has and the citizens of the of party/parties inserting ads in this paper, we cannot be held responsible for improve the education been set aside. We have city. With the help and the truthfulness of its contents. The publishers, Editor and/or the staff cannot be system in the city as also set Rs. 127 crore cooperation from the held responsible for any loss or damage due to transactions that they may enter providing basic educa- for e-governance and citizens, NMMC will set into guided by the ads. tion is the need of the for health services Rs. an example for other cit- hour. Education and 277 crore and Rs. 151 ies in the country.”

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The nearby vaneshwar, Somjadevi, by a large number of Versoli beach at Alibag TAditya Thackeray dheshwar, Shri Ramesh- Phanasad Sanctuary and Kusumavati etc. and tourists. in Raigad district and has announced that war, Sribalaji Temple, Khokari Tomb are also Peshwa temples etc. are Tourism develop- Harihareshwar beach at Alibag, Murud-Janjira Shri Kashi Vishwesh- tourist attractions. of Peshwa or earlier pe- ment in Konkan is be- Shrivardhan. Beaches in and Shrivardhan tourist war Temple etc. are In Shrivardhan Na- riod. There is also a 4 ing promoted by the other districts of Konkan destinations in Raigad some of the histori- gar Parishad area, tem- km long beach at Shri- state government. There will also be developed. district will be accorded cal tourist places here. 'B' category status. This Murud - The geo- decision has been taken graphical location of by the state government Janjira town is attrac- due to the initiative of tive. Upon entering the Thackeray and Minis- ter of State for Tourism and Guardian Minister of Raigad district Aditi Tatkare to give impetus to the development of these tourist destina- tions in Raigad district near Mumbai and Pune. Now that these tour- city, the palace of Nawa- ist destinations have got bi Najakati is visible and the status of 'B' class next to it is the endless tourist destinations, Arabian Sea. Padma- various tourism facili- durg and the enchanting ties and infrastructure Murud beach are vis- will be developed by the ible from far off. At the government. This will gates of the city are the give a big boost to tour- shrines of Shri Kotesh- ism here, said Aditya wari village deity and in Thackeray. the center of the city are Alibag is a sce- the shrines of Shri Bho- nic tourist destination geshwar as well as Shri on the coast of Maha- Lakshmi Narayan and rashtra. Historic Co- other ancient temples. laba Fort, Samadhi of Murud - Janjira is a his- Sarkhel Kanhoji Raje torical water fort which Angre, 150 year old is visited by millions Nerul social activist urges CM to postpone NMMC elections Cites rising cases of Covid 19 in the letter to CM By Abhitash D.Singh from the last four days iting the rising cases which is really a mat- Cof Covid 19 cases, a ter of concern. I have social activist from Nerul, written a letter to the Manoj Meher in a letter Maharashtra Chief Min- written to the Maharash- ister Uddhav Thackeray tra Chief Minister, requesting him Uddhav Thackeray to postpone the has requested him NMMC elec- to postpone the tions. I think if Navi Mumbai Mu- the people turn nicipal Corporation out in large (NMMC) elections. numbers to cast Speaking with their votes, then the Newsband corre- the Covid-19 cases are spondent Manoj Meher likely to surge further." said, "From the last few The NMMC election weeks the cases of coro- was earlier scheduled to navirus is increasing in be held in April 2020 but Mumbai. The death toll due to the coronavirus too is rising. The positive pandemic it was post- Covid-19 cases which poned further. The elec- were below 50 is increas- tion is likely to be held in ing to 80-90 cases daily April 2021. 4 20 - 26 February 2021 Everyone should make effort to NMBA celebrates Saraswati make city accident free: NM Police Puja with traditional gaiety Commissioner Bipin Kumar Singh By Vkram Gaikwad til, Circle-1 Deputy with the traffic rules. “Road safety cam- Commissioner of Po- About 7 to 8 lakh driv- paign should not be lim- lice Suresh Mengde, ers violating traffic rules ited just for a month. It Purushottam Karad, are prosecuted by the is an ongoing task. The Deputy Commissioner, traffic police throughout campaign will not be Transport Department, the year,” he said. successful without the Rupali Ambure, Deputy He appealed to the cooperation from all Commissioner, Special citizens to abide by the sections of the society. Branch and other dig- traffic rules and cooper- We need to work to- nitaries were present on ate with the traffic po- wards an accident-free the occasion. lice. Abhay Deshpande, Devotees offer Puspapanjali - floral tributes on the occasion city as well as an acci- The Commissioner Regional Transport Of- dent-free India,” said of Police further said ficer, Panvel RTO, said By Ashok Dhamija the temple priest Niru- jor festival this year, Police Commissioner n the occasion of pam Mukherjee in front since the temples were Bipin Kumar Singh. He OBasant Panchami of the idol of Goddess thrown open to devotees was speaking during the hundreds of devotees Saraswati. Students too at large the preparation closing ceremony of the from different parts seeked blessings of the for the same com- 32nd Road Safety Cam- of the city, dressed in goddess for wisdom and menced one month in paign organized by the traditional finery and intelligence advance. In view of the Navi Mumbai Police following Covid- pandemic the com- Commissionerate and 19 safety norms mittee members Regional Transport Of- thronged the Vashi ensured all safety fice that was held on based Navi Mum- rules were adhered Wednesday at Vishnu- bai Bengali Asso- to by the devo- das Bhave Natyagriha ciation (NMBA) to tees who turned in Vashi. celebrate Saras- in large numbers Panvel RTO Re- that Navi Mumbai is that in order to prevent wati Puja with re- including wearing gional Transport Officer a planned city and the road accidents, every- ligious fervor and face masks, hand Abhay Deshpande, Ad- traffic system in this city one needs to follow traditional gaiety sanitisation and ditional Commissioner should be in the same self-discipline. on Tuesday 16th social distancing. of Police Dr. BG Shek- manner. "Everyone Well known singer, February, 2021. Also due to the har Patil, well-known needs to work together composer Shankar Ma- Organised as per Covid restrictions, singer-songwriter Shan- to make the city a bet- hadevan sung songs in traditional rituals Bhog Prasad was kar Mahadevan, actor ter place," he said. “It is his own style and ap- and recital of ve- available only as a Swapnil Joshi, puppet not the intention of the pealed to follow the dic chants accom- carry-home option artist Satyajit Padhye, police to harass the of- traffic rules. He also panied by temple for the benefit Crime Branch Deputy fending drivers by levy- appreciated the various music and blowing of our devotees. Commissioner of Po- ing fines on them, but to initiatives undertaken of the conch, the Also the various lice Pravin Kumar Pa- ensure that they comply by the traffic police. two day celebra- rituals and cultural tions commenced programme is be- with Prayers ing broadcasted on Ajoy Mehta sworn in as to Goddess of the digital medium knowledge, music, for the benefits Chairman of MahaRERA art and culture The of thousands of same was followed Initiation into the world of education our members who by Puspapanjali, couldn’t’ make it Aarti, Havan with great NMBA President to the venue which was zeal. The highlight of Nemai Gorai on the bustling with vibrant the festivity was the occasion said “The energy of those who initiation of young tod- Saraswati Puja is one of could. We believe with dlers into the world of the three main festivals the blessings of God- education, by lettering for Bengali community. dess Saraswati, human alphabets on a slate as Kali Puja and Laxmi life will soon return to part of Haathey Khodee Puja are the other two. normalcy in the coming under the guidance of Being the first ma- months”

By Chandrashekhar Hendve of the Maharashtra Real Member of Maharash- ormer Chief Sec- Estate Regulatory Au- tra Appellate Authority Fretary, Ajoy Mehta thority Chairman, Mem- S. S. Sandhu, MHADA was sworn in by Hous- bers, Officers and Other Vice President and Chief ing Minister Jitendra Employees (Appoint- Executive Officer Anil Awhad as the Chairman ment and Conditions of Diggikar, Principal Sec- of Maharashtra Real Service) Rules 2017. retary Housing S. V. R. Estate Regulatory Au- Chief Secretary San- Srinivas and Maharash- thority (MahaRERA). jay Kumar, Member of tra Secretary Dr. Vasant Mr. Mehta was sworn Maharashtra and former Prabhu and other senior in as per the provisions Additional Chief Secre- officials were present on of Rule 9 (1) and 9 (2) tary, Vijay Satbir Singh, the occasion. The occasion also provided an opportunity for a photo op and bonding post lockdown