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21 February VOL. 13 • ISSUE 248 PAGES 12 • PRICE ` 1 2020 FRIDAY RNI No. MAHEN/2007/21778 POSTAL REGN. NO. NMB/154/2020-22/VASHI MDG POST OFFICE NEWS IN An awareness drive NMMC corporators BRIEF undertaken to educate allege favouritism Software Say that the works of only Engineer looted students & public on few corporators are at gun point completed on urgent basis On the pretext of giving lift in the car, a man identified Medical Emergencies By Abhitash D.Singh question again at gen- as Jignesh Shah (30), who NAVI MUMBAI: eral body meeting. He works as a senior software The initiative ‘First Few Minutes in Medical Bharatiya Janata Par- said, “The work of engineer at Reliance Com- ty (BJP) corporator theme park at Dr. Ba- pany, was beaten and Emergency’ has already created awareness among from Ward No. 108 basaheb Ambedkar robbed of Rs. 52,000. Ra- 30,000 students in Navi Mumbai while raising his que- Garden in ward no.108 bale MIDC police have ries during the ques- has been approved and launched a search for the tion-answer session at the work is under con- robbers. The victim Shah, Navi Mumbai Munici- struction. But at who lives in Dombivali had pal Corporation’s present the entry gate come to Ghansoli railway (NMMC) general body and the compound wall station and was going meeting on Thursday, inside the premise is home from office at 9 pm 20th February, 2020 broken. All the play last Tuesday… alleged that the (More on page 5) NMMC officials give priority to the work Navi Mumbai of only few corpora- to get new tors. He said that the senior corpora- street light A booklet on First Few Minutes in Medical Emergencies and Disaster Management tors who are serving worth being inaugurated. From Left to Right: Santosh Marathe, COO Apollo Hospitals, Dr. from last many Jayakar Ellis, President Heart Foundation, Annasaheb Misal, Commissioner, NMMC, years are given Rs.84 crore Sanjay Shinde, DMC Panvel 2, Nitin Kale, DMC Education and Dr. Sudhir Gadge, NMMC more importance than equipment have be- The Navi Mumbai Munici- Hospital, Vashi the youth who are serv- come old and rusted pal Corporation (NMMC) By Chandrashekhar Hendve is a low awareness Corporation ing for the first term. and there is no sand pit will soon table a proposal BJP corporator from area for the kids. Also worth Rs. 84 crore for NAVI MUMBAI: among the people. (NMMC), Panvel Incidence of disasters Heart Foundation, City Municipal ward no. 108, Vishal there is no foundation changing all the old street Dolas had earlier en- for the open gym. The lights in the satellite city. and medical emer- an NGO with the Corporation (PCMC) gencies has increased support of Navi quired about the status files related to this par- City Engineer Surendra Contd. on pg. 7 day by day and there Mumbai Municipal of theme park in Dr. ticular work have been Patil gave the information Babasaheb Ambedkar doing the rounds with when Bhartiya Janta Par- garden. In the written all the civic body offi- ty (BJP) corporator Kavita reply, the NMMC Com- cials from last six Angode raised the issue in Sena receives a setback missioner, Annasaheb months. If the proposal the general body meeting Misal said that it is in of this particular work held on 20th February, Several party workers from Airoli join BJP administrative approv- is not approved by the 2020 about replacing the al process. administration than old street light, the dead- This reply, however, they should furnish the line and time limit for which failed to appease Vishal has ended… Dolas, who raised the Contd. on pg. 5 (More on page 9)

By Chandrashekhar Hendve the party, including the Bharatiya Janata NAVI MUMBAI: Shiv Navi Mumbai district Party (BJP) in the pres- Sena has suffered a union advocate ence of MLA Ganesh major setback in the Sandhya Sawant and Naik on Wednesday. Airoli division, after Airoli department chief several members from Kailas Sukale, joined Contd. on pg. 4 www.newsband.in | [email protected] 2 Friday, 21 February 2020 Shiv Jayanti celebrations at Karmaveer Bhaurao Patil College Vashi

By Chandrashekhar Hendve he said that history is VASHI: Famous replete with the lecturer and scholar of bravery of Shivaji Shivcharitra Jaywant Maharaj, his strategy Patil gave a speech at etc. He captivated the Karmaveer Bhaurao audience with the Patil College, Vashi, pictorial description of on the occasion of the various battles fought 390th anniversary of by Shivaji Maharaj. the founder of Hindavi Kumari Sankruti Swaraj, Chhatrapati started with the college, Dr. V S While celebrating ter, his rich personali- Chandrasekhar Shivaji Maharaj. The worship of the image Shivankar said in his Shiv Jayanti, we ty, his valour, his Kuthar spoke briefly event was organised of Chhatrapati Shivaji introductory speech should try to imbibe virtue, his respect for on the life of Shivaji at the college's barris- Maharaj and Kar- that everyone is proud the character and women etc. should be Maharaj. All the ter PG Patil auditori- maveer Bhaurao of Shivaji Maharaj's various qualities of inculcated,” he said. deputy principals, um. Patil. establishment of Shivaji Maharaj in The keynote teachers, non-teaching The ceremony Principal of the Hindavi Swarajya. our lives. “His charac- speaker of the ceremo- staff and students were ny was renowned present in large lecturer, historian and numbers. NMMC’s CBSE School in Nerul Sector-50 practitioner of Shiva, Dr. L V Gawali, Jaywant Patil. While Head of NSS thanked expressing his views the audience and the all set to become the ideal school in the city: on 'Shivaji Maharaj programme concluded Vishal Dolas, BJP corporator and his war lordship, with National Anthem. By Abhitash D.Singh with NMMC Past Com- faced several challeng- special abilities. He op- CHANGE OF NAME Navi Mumbai: With missioners. The mat- es. The then NMMC posed the CBSE School an aim to expose the ter was taken again Commissioner saying that there will I have changed my name from SHEELA PRABHAKAR students from the Navi with the present civic Tukaram Mundhe be difficulty in enrolling SAWANT to LAXMI BHALACHANDRA GAONKAR as per Mumbai Municipal chief Annasaheb Mis- tried to bring a propos- more students for the affidavit dated 20th February 2020 Corporation (NMMC) same. But we chal- run schools to various lenged him and then we Boards, the NMMC did a follow-up with Dr. CHANGE OF NAME had recently started Ramaswami when he I have changed my name from SANTANU RANJIT two schools with the took over the charge as KUMAR DEBIPRASAD DAS to SANTANU RANJIT Central Board of Sec- civic chief. Ramaswami DAS as per affidavit no. AD 678467 ondary Education was very positive in (CBSE) Board located approach and he too in Koperkhairaine and gave more attention to- CHANGE OF NAME Nerul Sector-50. wards education so the I have changed my name from RANJIT KUMAR “However, while the CBSE School proposal DEBIPRASAD DAS to RANJIT DAS as per affidavit school was started with was passed in Sector-50 no. AD632871 the new Board, the ap- Nerul. The best part is pointments of the that 700 students are teachers was done in studying in this school CHANGE OF NAME the same old format now.” I have changed my name from MANGALA RAJU VAIDYA which was being fol- Dolas further added, to MANGAL RAJU VAIDYA. lowed for the Balwadi “The present education schools. The teacher officer Nitin Kale is tak- teaching in NMMC’s al,” said Dolas. Final- al in general body meet- ing lots of initiative in CBSE School at Nerul ly, his results paid off ing to give the plot to SPECIAL OFFER Sector-50 were unable and soon “the scenario E.T.C for children with Contd. on pg. 10 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENT ON REAL to converse in proper will change completely ESTATE (Buying /Selling /Paying Guest etc.) English. This was put- and the school will be- ting the future of the come one of the ideal A 20 word classified in NEWSBAND students in dark,” said schools in the city”, he will cost you only Rs 200/- + GST Vilas Dolas, BJP corpo- asserts. for direct buyers and sellers. rator who represents Speaking with Ward No.108 and the Newsband Correspon- For details, call : 20870513, 27815380 CBSE civic school dent about the Nerul comes under him. Sector-50 CBSE School “Lack of facilities Vilas Dolas said, “It ATTENTION READERS along with non-avail- was really appreciative While every effort is made to check the genuineness of ability of English step by the NMMC party/parties inserting ads in this paper, we cannot be held teachers in the school when they initiated responsible for the truthfulness of its contents. The publish- worried me and I took CBSE School in Nerul ers, Editor and/or the staff cannot be held responsible for up the matter several Sector-50. But to get any loss or damage due to transactions that they may enter times in the general this school, I along with into guided by the ads. body meeting and also my supporters have

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By Chandrashekhar Hendve was flagged-off by & CEO; Mr. A. NAVI MUMBAI: IDBI Shri Nasim Arshi, Praveen Kumar, EVP Intech Ltd. (an IT Commissioner Cus- - Technology Services; company at Belapur) toms & GST. “One Mrs. Lata Prasad, Sr. www.idbiintech.com Team, Multiple Vice President – organized their 1st Dreams” was the Administration; Mr. Walkathon 2020 on theme of the Walka- Param Kumar, VP - February 19, 2020 to thon. More than 150 Business Develop- commemorate the employees participat- ment; Mr. Saurabh By Chandrashekhar Hendve the guidance of senior After successfully birthday of Shri ed in the event. Srivastava, VP - NAVI MUMBAI: A joint police inspector Kisan completing the camp Chhatrapati Shivaji Also present were Infrastructure venture medical camp Gaikwad of the Turbhe the Atharva Medical Maharaj. The event Mr. Surajit Roy, MD Management. was organised by Sea- traffic branch. has decided to conduct wood Seaways and During the camp medical camps on the Atharva Foundation weight tests, blood pres- first Sunday of every Navi Mumbai. The sure tests, diabetes, month at Atharva Med- Kharghar BJP Board camp was organized by bmd tests, thyroid tests, ical Seawoods. Special Rupesh Gaikwad, pres- eye examinations, nu- discounts on generic Executive nominated ident of Atharva Foun- tritional consultant, medicines will be made PANVEL: Brijesh Pa- Thakur, as Morcha sanyojakapadi Ravin- dation and Vikas Gaik- gynaecological tests, available at affordable tel, who was elected as president, Anil Sabane dra Srivastava, the wad, director of Athar- pulse tests were con- prices through Atharva the Chairman of the as SC front president, method of cell sanyo- va Medical, and under ducted free of cost. Medical. Kharghar BJP Board Vinod Thakur as North jakapadi Adv. Rajendra announced the names Indian cell coordinator, Agarwal and Ward 4 as of the other Board me- Ravindran Nair as chairman Bar in Koperkhairane raided mebrs: Nirdushan South Indian cell coor- Vasudev Patil, Keni, Ramesh Khad- dinator, Ambalal Patel Ravindra Kakade has By Crime Reporter the bar were indulg- at the table. Two kar, Sanjay Gharat, as trader cell coordina- been appointed as Divi- NAVI MUMBAI: The ing in obscene acts. waiters in the bar Nisha Singh, Bina Go- tor, Vilas Rathod as free sion 5 President and Central Cell of the Accordingly, senior were found to be gri, Mandal as Vice- alliance coordinator, Vilas Nikam has been crime branch raided police inspector NB encouraging them. Chairman, Mandal medical cell coordina- appointed as Division 6 the Metro Orchestra Kolhatkar and his Thereafter, a crime Chittagong, Sajid Pa- tor Kirjani Kiran. Ga- President. Chairman of Bar in Koparkhairane team entered the bar branch officer was tel, Gurunath Thakur, jasinghe Sharon, the Board, Brijesh Pa- around 2 am on as a customer at sent as a customer at Somnath Mhatre and Narendra Reddy ap- tel, expressed confi- Tuesday and took around 2am. the bar and after Anita Jadhav. pointed as Transport dence that all the new- action against the 13 During the raid, 10 confirmation the raid Vanita Patil is the Cell Coordinator L ly appointed office bear- men, including a bar women in the bar was carried out at the president of Mahila sanyojakapadi Umesh ers will strengthen the manager and two were found dressed in bar. The crime branch Morcha; B. C. Suresh Choudhary, Co-cell party's organization. waiters. Police said sackcloth, who were team also arrested 12 that this bar was making obscene other female waiters operating till dawn gestures in front of and 15 customers at Woman dupes mobile shop owner and the waitresses in the customers sitting the bar. By Crime Reporter purchased a mobile name of Jayshree Pu- NAVI MUMBAI: A phone. The shopkeeper jari, the woman applied woman has allegedly helped her to get a loan the photo of Jayashree A man looted near Panvel ST stand duped a mobile shop through Bajaj Finance Pujari on Aadhaar card owner and Bajaj Fi- and asked Jayshree and PAN card, assert- By Crime Reporter lasari in Palghar dis- et. They took his gold nance Company by pur- Pujari (original person) ing that she was Jay- NAVI MUMBAI: A wom- trict. Last Tuesday, ornament and pretend- chasing a mobile to pay the loan. shree Pujari. an and a senior citizen Shyam Mhatre arrived ing to keep it in the vic- phone worth Rs 25,000 So, Jayashree Pujari Bajaj Finance offi- were looted near Panv- at Panvel by a local tims pocket the duo from Vashi Purvika immediately ran to Pur- cials then contacted the el ST stand on Tuesday. train from Talasari. took away his jewellery Mobiles shop through wika Mobiles shop and mobile phone provided The police said the un- While he was walking and wallet and fled from fake PAN card and said that she had not by the accused woman known thief has robbed towards the Panvel ST the place. Aadhar card. Vashi po- taken any loan from in the case and asked the duo of Rs 50 thou- stand to go to Penn, two After a while, Shy- lice have launched a Bajaj Finance. There- her to come to the shop. sand 800 which includ- people approached him am Mhatre checked his search against the fore, when Bajaj Fi- But then the woman ed jewellery and cash. and began to speak pre- wallet and found that it woman in connection nance Company offi- turned off her mobile Shyam Mhatre, who tending as they knew did not have any jewel- with the fraud and forg- cials checked the docu- phone. Bajaj Finance was robbed in this case, the victim and asked lery and money. He filed ery against her. ments submitted by the Company then lodged a resides in Penn area him to keep the gold complaint at Panvel Last December, the woman who had taken complaint with Vashi and is employed at Ta- ornaments in the pock- city police station. accused woman had the mobile phone in the Police Station. www.newsband.in | [email protected] 4 Friday, 21 February 2020 Making of musical

Issue : 248 21 February, 2020 instrument Mrindangam By C.K. Subramaniam the right side of the instrument is a Common man hit An Indian percussion instru- mixture of grained stones available The hike in the prices of essential commodities like food grains, ment, mridangam, also known as in the riverbed of Bhavani and rice fruits and vegetables have depressed the sentiments of the mass- 'Deva Vadyam' or the divine instru- paste. It all start with making of ment is a key part of the Carnatic wooden shell from Jack fruit tree es. Ironically, even those welfare sectors which are considered no- music ensemble. Making of Mrin- available in Panruti. The tail, tab- ble and essential like education and medical facilities have become dangam is most exciting just like the la, kanjira, urumi, udukkai and oth- far too expensive, crippling even the average middle class families. making of a cricket bat. Mridangam er instruments are made out of this To some extent, the rise in prices is unavoidable due to varying is also known as ancestral father for wood. Jack fruit wood is said to be demand and supply situation vis-a-vis rapidly increasing population the modern Tabla. This instrument best suited for creating music. Jack in India. Unfavourable weather conditions also result in price hike. is as per its origin is more difficult fruit wood from ready constructed Further, lack of warehousing facilities, cold storages also result in in playing than the Tabla. Modern houses and pillars is better. The wood the post harvest losses. However, more than anything else, the major classical music has improvised its lasts for 100 years or 3 generations. reason for rising prices is lack of any timely effective measures tak- components otherwise older version It is very durable in nature for mrin- en by the government departments to check malpractices of un- had a great impact by Mrindangam.? dangam making. The required mea- scrupulous traders who create artificial shortages and charge exor- A genius who redefined the art of surements are 22 inches, 24 inches bitant prices. Moreover, in India, inflation or price rise is not just an mridangam playing Pallakad Mani and 25 inches. economic concept but they are also a political tool, often used by Iyer never succeeded in learning the The mridangam is like a living the opposition parties to launch attack on the ruling government. trick of opening the lock of a suit- being, the straps need to be tight- Today, to provide even the basic education to their wards has case. With unquenchable thirst and ened, the black bit needs to be re- become a Herculean task for an average man. It has become almost passion, he spent all his waking placed constantly and no way you impossible for many parents to muster the huge sums which are hours with his instrument, playing, can do of your own. Without the often demanded as donations by many schools. In the face of strict repairing, experimenting and fixing craftsmen, the mridangam could not it until he was happy with the tone. be played the way it is. We feel sad orders by the government, the word donation has now been toned A dedicated achari (carpenter), wait- the craftsmen, who don’t get any down and new words like ‘deposits’ or ‘charities’ have been coined ing by his side to ex- credit at all, consid- which ultimately mean one and the same thing- drain of finances of ecute his wishes like ering their role in the common man. a genie, was the only making of mrindan- Similarly, over the past few years, the prices of medicines have sign of luxury in an gam. steadily gone up, while the medical facilities have woefully deterio- otherwise simple Percussionist use rated. Even for the treatment of common ailment quite a large amount khadi clad life he led. a stone to tune the is spent on medicines while the treatment of deadly diseases will He learned the art of mridangam; I think soon become the privilege of very few. playing very well we use a stone as the A slight rise in prices is not a bad thing. It accounts for the growth and was a keen height of the instru- in economy rise in employment, better scales for workers etc. How- learner even when ment requires that ever, sudden and acute rise in prices causes an all-round spiral ef- he was at his peak as torque, plus the fect on prices that makes the life of common people miserable. There part of great Carnat- stone has that is a rippling effect resulting in an overall recession, sluggish econo- ic music. weight. The stone my and black marketing. Its surprising and (kittan) has a story It is high time that the government plans a regular and an effec- heart breaking to see that such a of it own – it is found under water in tive system of maintaining control on rising prices of at least essen- detailed craftsmanship is losing its a river in Thanjavur. It has a high tial commodities and life saving drugs, to offer some relief to a com- importance in the land of its origin. ferric content that I think adds to mon man from this increasing burden of rising prices. Parties after Mrindangam making is an art. I its weight, and it tunes the best. think these people should give titles Indian percussion is so beautiful parties assume power with a pledge to bring an end to the spiralling as living national treasure like same in that the language of it has male prices as their main electoral plank. But so far, none seem to know way in Japan.? Sad that there is and female elements. Listen to the reason or have done anything in this regard other than blaming more demand internationally than “konakkol” the “tha dhin, ta tin” and the previous government for the unfortunate price situation. If pric- locally for these instruments. The there are two tones. Indian percus- es of essential commodities continue to rise unchecked, it will not government should do more to pro- sion instruments have this aspect be long before a large section of the society will find their place mote the arts, especially indigenous naturally, there is this contrast, the below the poverty line graph. art forms?. yin and yang. There is this “shrin- A humble presentation of the pro- gaar”, the inherent romance. Both Speaking during the occasion Kail- cess of making the mridangam, an right and left hands can represent Sena receives... ancient instrument used in South different things, both in my mind are as Sukale said, “Since the founding ContD. from pg. 1 Indian Classical Carnatic music. equally important. It depends on the of Navi Mumbai Municipal Corpora- Following which BJP's strength in tion, I have been working in social The process of making the wooden player what his strengths are. shell at Panruti, Tamil Nadu and the There is national integration in the Airoli region has increased. and political fields and will continue attachment of the drum heads to fin- making of mrindangam. The wood Former MLA Sandeep Naik, BJP to do so”. district president Ramchandra Ghar- BJP district president Ram Chan- ish making the mridangam. It is used is from the jack fruit tree, needless to say about the usage of a which grows in one region. The hide at, former Mayor Sagar Naik, senior dra Gharat expressed confidence that synthetic alternative in the materi- is sourced from somewhere else. One corporator Anant Sutar, standing BJP will win with thumping majori- committee chairman Naveen Gavate ty in the upcoming civic elections. al of the drum head and related in- community cuts the trees, another novations in making mrindangam. community, the Tamil Muslims and others were present at the cere- Poonam Sukale, Balu Shinde, It is a fascinating instrument. You treats the hide. The craftsmen who mony organised at Koparkhairane. Rajendra Navagne, Dhanraj While welcoming all Shiv Sena Sonawane, Mahadev Bobde, Mohan need cow’s skin, goat skin and buf- fixes hail from another community falo skin to make the mridangam. hail from Tamil Christians and the to BJP, MLA Ganesh Naik urged Somvanshi, Sunanda Bhor, Sheetal And you need all of it from the fe- percussionists are yet another com- them to work for the BJP unitedly. Shinde, Karuna Dalvi, Hema Salian, “The Navi Mumbai people have Latika Nikam, Arun Wadekar, male of the species after it has deliv- munity. Yet they all come together ered. The maker should work out harmoniously and work together to shown their faith in the party in the Nilesh Amale, Reenu Yadav, Jas- meticulous ways to give the instru- create perfection. There lies the real past 20 years and have showered winder Sohail, Rajashree Sangale, their love. We should continue to Subhash Patil and others too joined ment a musical vibration suitable for success of playing a mrindangam. playing in front of the audience. maintain this,” he said. the BJP. The writer is a freelancer from Sanpada, The dark spot on the middle of Navi Mumbai www.newsband.in | [email protected] 5 Friday, 21 February 2020 Software Engineer looted at gun point The Dombivali resident had asked for a lift in the car and was looted by the three men seated in the car

By Crime Reporter on the point of gun and NAVI MUMBAI: On the demanded money, gold pretext of giving lift in chain, ring and wallet the car, a man identi- as well as an ATM card On the occasion of the inauguration of the Bhimashankar Society library, Mr. Sanjay Shethman, Mr. Ravindra fied as Jignesh Shah and its pin number. Solehar, Mr. Kulwashankar, Mr. Panchasar, and Mr. Sanjayasheth Pansare, Director of APMC Fruit Market. Secretary (30), who works as a However, when Shah Mr. Abim New Pansare, treasurer Sanjay Chavan, Shivaji Gawade, Bhagwan Thorat, Anna Bhor, Arun Sheth Dhole, senior software engi- refused, the robber Uttam Kale, Ambadas Narvade, Ravi Dere, Rangarao Patil and others were present. neer at Reliance Com- threatened to kill him. pany, was beaten and Frightened, Shah took robbed of Rs. 52,000. out thousand rupees of Rabale MIDC police cash from his pocket. have launched a search However, the third rob- for the robbers. ber pulled out his bag The victim Shah, and took out the ATM who lives in Dombivali card of three banks and had come to Ghansoli beat him and took the railway station and PIN number from him. was going home from Subsequently, the rob- office at 9 pm last Tues- bers took the car near day. He saw a white ICICI Bank ATM in Maruti car where three Khairne MIDC and passengers were seat- used the three-digit ed. Jignesh asked them ATM card from Shah if they could drop him and withdrew Rs. till Lodha Palava to 36,000 which they readily The robbers covered agreed. their mouths before en- Jignesh sat in the tering the ATM with an middle seat in the car. aim to hide their iden- Panvel: The birth anniversary of the founder of Hindavi Swaraj, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, was celebrated on The driver of the car tity in the CCTV cam- behalf of Poyanje villagers with great enthusiasm. A large procession of Shivarayas and Subedar Tanaji and Mawale then drove the car to- era installed in the ATM was also organized in the village on the occasion of Shiv Jayanti. wards the Mahape premise. The robbers route. However, he took then left Shah in front the car from the Bhar- of the L&T Company at at Petrol Pump and Mahape. Shah who drove it to Khairne. was shocked first When Jignesh asked reached home. Then him as to why he the next day, he reached changed the route, the Rabale police station men sitting beside him and lodged a complaint. threatened and took Accordingly; the police away Shah's mobile. have launched a search The robber who was against the unidenti- sitting on the left side fied robbers. NMMC corporators... Contd. from pg. 1 complete information and reason for its disapprov- al.” He further added, “The garden compound wall in Netra Shirke’s ward has been completed and inaugurated by the NMMC Mayor. This is clear favouritism. Those who are senior corporators and serving from last 2-3 terms are given more im- portance than the corporators who are young and serving for the first term. I would request the NMMC commissioner and mayor to bring the pro- posal of doing all the pending work of theme park at Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Garden on a priority basis before the announcement of model code of conduct for the upcoming NMMC elections.” The NMMC mayor Jaywant Sutar assured Vishal Dolas that before the announcement of model code of conduct the proposal will be taken up in the next general body meeting. www.newsband.in | [email protected] 6 Friday, 21 February 2020 HEALTH AND NUTRITION Health camp and blood Nutritious breakfast for a great start donation camp organised

breakfast, they are that a muffin and a less likely to be com- cup of coffee ought to pensated for later in do the trick, but ex- the day. Fruits and perts advise being vegetables are good more careful about sources of vitamins what you choose to and minerals and start your day. Here hence should be in- are some suggestions cluded in the diet. for those on the go: Breakfast can be High-fiber cereal good for waistline too. with fresh fruit and Research shows those low-fat milk or soy or By Bhavani Swaminathan who eat breakfast are rice milk substitute Breakfast is con- less likely to be over- Low-fat protein sidered an important weight and more like- shake with fresh/fro- NAVI MUMBAI: Blood zens worshiped the of State Sanjay Up- meal because it ly to be within their zen fruit Donation, Health statue of Chhatrapati adhyay, Panvel. Depu- breaks the overnight ideal weight range High-fiber toast or Camp and Haldi Kun- Shivaji Maharaj. ty Mayor, Vikrant Pa- fasting period, re- compared with break- bagel with tablespoon kum were organized in Narendra Patil, til. BJP’s Navi Mum- plenishes your supply fast skippers. Eating of peanut butter ward no. 111 on the oc- Chairman Economic bai district president of glucose and pro- breakfast has a long Select protein bar casion of Chhatrapati Development Corpora- Ram Chandra Gharat, vides other essential term benefits as it can and yogurt or a glass Shivaji Maharaj Jay- tion, Annasaheb, Dr. social activist Jayant nutrients to keep reduce obesity, high of milk anti at Shaneshwar Prachita Patil, In- Huddar and dignitar- your energy levels up blood pressure, heart You can also have Temple. Baburao Ni- charge of BJP Navi ies were present. throughout the day. diseases and diabetes. one serving of fresh kam along many citi- Mumbai and Secretary Apart from providing Ideally breakfast fruit later as a mid- us with energy, should be eaten before morning snack. breakfast is a good 10 am as the food gets Breakfast is like exer- source of important digested properly. cising. If you make nutrients such as cal- Once food is digested room for it in the cium, iron and B vi- properly then the as- morning, you'll look tamins as well as pro- similation process is and feel great through- tein and fibre. The also proper. out the day. Try out body needs these es- IMPORTANCE OF this yummy and nu- sential nutrients and MAKING GOOD BREAK- tritious breakfast for a research shows that if FAST CHOICES great start. these are missed at You might think IDLI UPMA & BANANA SHAKE WITH ROLLER OATS Ingredients For Idli Upma Idli batter : 200 gms • Onion : 2 (finely chopped) • Curry leaves : 2-3 • Green chillies : 1-2 (finely chopped) • Roasted groundnut – 2 tsp • A large rangoli of Shivaji Maharaj has caught the attention of commuters coming to Turmeric powder – 1/4th tsp • Oil: 2tsp • Mustard seeds : 1/4th tsp • Salt Airoli Railway Station. The rangoli is now trending on social media as many are taking : To taste selfie with it (Chandrashekhar Hendve ) For Banana shake with roller oats Banana : 2 • Milk : 200 ml • Chia seeds : 1 tsp (soaked in water for 10 min) • Flax seeds : ½ tsp • Oatmeal : 2 tsp • Almonds : 5-6 • Coconut pieces : 2-3 tsp • Raisins : 8-10 Method For Idli Upma Steam idlis and crush it. Heat oil in a pan and add mus- tard seeds. Let it splutter and add curry leaves. Now sauté onion for 2 minutes. Add crushed idli, turmeric powder, roasted groundnut and salt. Cover with lid and cook for 2-3 minutes. Serve hot. Banana Shake with Roller Oats Soak oatmeal for 5 minutes in water. Churn banana, milk and oat- meal in blender. Now add rest of the ingredients, mix well. Do not refrig- erate it. Consume immediately to get the best result as it is loaded with all the micronutrients. “LET’S MAKE OUR LIFE HEALTHIER& HAPPIER “ 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. The writer is Nutritionist and Founder of AAKANKSHA : Desire For Wellness. Navi Mumbai Municipal School No. 2 Diwale Village School was renamed as Maharash- Contact 7021648382; http://aakankshadfw.com. tra Bhushan Nanasaheb Dharma Adhikari Vidyalaya by Mayor Jaywant Sutar along Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and subscribe to our Channel. with MLA Mandantai Mhatre, corporator Bharati Koli (By Sumit Renose) www.newsband.in | [email protected] 7 Friday, 21 February 2020 FROM THE CAMPUS Should there be career counselling session in Colleges for further studies?

I think career counselling sessions are still needed after I believe that career counselling session can be really college because a lot of people get confused about their helpful for everyone to get clarity and closure for their future and do not understand what they should opt for. future. Every college and schools should have such ses- Such students need to have some clarity and hence I would sions. It would really be helpful for the future genera- suggest such session are held in colleges more. tion to choose what is right for them. Abel Biju, SY B.Pharm, Swami College Pravin Shintre, TY BMM, Pillai College

Career for me can change according to the circumstanc- es and situations, but we should always know what we I think If a person is still not able to decide which ca- are good at to have a better hand over things we are reer, he or she wish to pursue during college he should thinking of doing for a living. Career counselling can himself consider consulting a counsellor as they won’t work wonders for such people. If I had such sessions in actually believe in what they want to do and might end- mu college initially it would have been much easier for ing taking wrong decisions. me to choose my career. Mansi Worlikar, TY Journalism, Pillai College Yogesh Chavan, TY BMM, Pillai College

I think career counselling in education institutes is good only for those students who are not exactly aware and I think it would be a great initiative for all the clueless unsure about what they want to do after their school- and confused students. It will help them to find their ing/ college. Students who are even little oriented to- way towards their ideal career. wards their career should not go for counselling. Subarna Prananik, TY BMM Advertisiting, Pillai College Sumeet Singh, Pillai College

Question for next week: Should NMMC introduce more CBSE schools in the city?

An awareness drive... Contd. from pg. 1 & Apollo Hospitals, Panvel City Munici- as part of the aware- pal Corporation, said, ness drive has “Educating people on educated over 30,000 disaster management school children in and emergencies is Navi Mumbai & an innovative pro- Panvel region on gram. We are de- medical emergencies. lighted that this The core idea initiative has been towards educating undertaken for the children is to imbibe benefit of the public. the importance of We encourage people medical emergency to join hands and and disaster manage- spread this aware- ment from an early ness to make this age which can be initiative a success.” turned into a social Mr Santosh habit in the near Marathe, Head & future. COO, Apollo Hospi- Speaking on the tals, said “Apollo occasion, Annasaheb Hospitals has been in Misal, NMMC the forefront in Commissioner said, driving social initia- “Learning about tives amongst the Medical Emergencies public on various and disaster manage- health issues. We are ment is an important happy to be a part of aspect which will this social initiative benefit every individ- which will benefit the ual in the society. We public and also will drive this encourage them to be initiative across Navi more socially respon- Founder & Presi- educating them- the teachers the the school authorities Mumbai and encour- sible. We are thank- dent, Heart Founda- selves, along with Basic Life Support were felicitated with age people to partici- ful for NMMC, PMC tion, “The initiative their family & training which will a memento in recog- pate in this drive in & Heart Foundation has been well re- friends. We hope to enable them to act nition & appreciation large number.” in driving this ceived by the chil- touch another 1 lakh accordingly in the of their support Dr. Prashant D initiative which can dren who have shown children in the next first few minutes of towards this initia- Rasal, Additional save lives.” immense enthusiasm academic year and an emergency.” tive. Commissioner, Dr. Jayakar Ellis, in learning and also we plan to teach During this event, www.newsband.in | [email protected] 8 Friday, 21 February 2020 If you cherish the abilities of a person, Marvels are to happen. May it be a normal person or person with special needs

Rashmi Suresh Pa- Academy gave her ad- special needs children, ric conference at MGM 18 November 2017. hakari Bank, Panvel til a girl with hearing mission and she start- where she performed hospital Kalamboli was She was also invited to branch on 8th March impairedness, has prov- ed learning Bharat- and was felicitated. done by her perfor- inaugurate National 2017. en herself, that given a natyam from the age of Same month she per- mance. In January level dance and drama This year she tried chance I too can prove six. formed in Panvel festi- 2016 Rotary club of competition by the All to give a chance to her myself in this normal Rashmi started giv- India Artist Associa- Beauty and confidence. world. ing her stage perfor- tion, at Shimla in June On 8th January 2020, Rashmi Suresh Pa- mance from the age of 2019. Miti foundation she was part of the Mis- til, who is profound deaf seven and still contin- had invited her for a ter and Miss Indus In- by birth, has done her uous. She has passed all special performance at dia and Mister and Miss preschool training from her six exams of Bhara- ' Gaganala Pankha Indus International at Central School for the tanatyam with distinc- Nave Puraskar' in De- Dublin square Pheonix Deaf, Agripada. Where tion. She then did her cember 2019. Recently Mall, Kurla,where she she learnt the tech- advance course in on 26th January 2020, won two different titles nique of lipreading Bharatanatyam and she was invited to give Miss Indus India 'Most (many a times her eyes later on was working as a special performance Talented' and Miss In- work as her ears) she dance instructor in the at Ghungroo 2020 (All dus International was just three years old same classes. India Dance festival) 'Women of Substance'. when she used to trav- Simultaneously, her On December 28th Similarly, on 15 Febru- el to Agripada with her schooling also contin- 2019 she was honoured ary she participated in mother. ued. She has done her by the Humanity First a fashion show organ- After two years of studies till HSC, but Foundation NGO. ised by the Vibgyor preschool training then had to discontin- Along with her tal- Foundation’s woman's Rashmi started going to ue due to some health ent in dance, she is also wings an NGO in Ka- a regular school in Pan- issues. At present she is excellent in craft, this lyan, where Mister and vel. She could hardly doing her diploma in quality in her has Miss Kalyan 2020 were understand things Nrityayogsutra. helped her to start an selected in which she taught in the school, On 2nd February online handmade jewel- won the title of Miss other studies were cov- 2008 she performed her lery business, since 5 Kalyan first runner- ered at home with the Arangetram at Vishnu- val, where she was fe- Thane invited her to years. She makes cus- up. help of her parents. das Bhave auditorium licitated by Marathi give special perfor- tomized jewellery. She Undoubtedly, she Meanwhile her in Vashi. Since then actor Arun Nalawade. mance in two different gets orders from all has become a source of mother learnt about she is being invited by On 18th July 2014 programs conducted by over the world for the inspiration for every Rashmi's passion for many institutions, Ro- Ramprahar daily news- them. She was invited same through her Fa- individual. With her dance. So her mother tary clubs to perform paper honoured her to perform and was fe- cebook page. On the oc- grit and determination, started to hunt for a and inspire others. In with the title of 'Raigad licitated at the Nritya casion of woman's day Rashmi has proved dance class for her. Af- December 2009 she was Bhushan'. Kala thilakkam pro- she was honoured as that if there is a will to ter rejection from few invited by Ekveera Inauguration of the gram by the In Major young Entrepreneur by achieve nothing can classes, ICACT Dance Foundation, a school for 13th National paediat- City group at Vashi on the Kalyan Janta Sa- come in the way. Atirudra Mahayagnya performed at Ajeenkya D Y Patil University

The Atirudra proven facts and con- recitation of the Cha- rudram and eleven 1331 Rudra Yagnya. their senses, energize Mahayagnya was orga- tinue to benefit man- makam is called Eka- Maharudram recita- Rudram is a their innerself and con- nized at the Ajeenkya kind. Perhaps one day dasa Rudram. Eleven tions constitute Ati very dynamic, highly nect them to their DY Patil University we will also under- Ekadasa Rudram rec- Rudram! Therefore, 11 energy-infusing roots- our glorious an- to rejuvenate the stand the science of cient heritage. Sri youth, propel happiness the Ati Rudra Mahay- Rudram purifies the and purify the environ- agnya”. individual at all levels ment thereby, contrib- Vedas are Universal including the body, uting to the well-being in nature. They are for mind, and the intellect. of mankind. the good of all mankind. Purification of the Speaking on the A Yagnya incorporates self leads to peace occasion, Dr. Ajeenkya various aspects of within and unity with D.Y. Patil, Chairman, the ’fostering of the the creation and the Ajeenkya D.Y. Patil Vedas’. Through the creator. By the scientif- Group, observed, tremendous positive ic process called Yag- “What was considered energy that it gener- nya, hidden potential science fiction a few ates, the Yagnya ele- gets activated, the years ago is science fact vates consciousness to surrounding atmosphere today. With the advent a higher level. Sri gets purified and of technology so many Rudram is the center- charged with cosmic miracles have become piece of the entire Vedas vibrations. People will science facts. The in- and represents the feel a sense of peaceful- vention of electricity, “core” of Vedas. ness and happiness in airplanes, mobile Rudram is the their lives and by phones, internet, and most sacred means of default greed, ego and many other inventions worshiping Lord Siva. itations make one La- x 11 x 11 x 11 = 14,641 mantra. It is appropri- attachment shall were all science fiction Eleven recitations of the ghu Rudram. Eleven Namakam and 1331 ate for the youth who disappear along with and superstitious be- Sri Rudram (Nama- Laghu Rudram recita- Chamakam recitations represent energy and the urge to destroy the liefs. They are now kam) followed by one tions make Maha- with the performance of vigour. It will cleanse environment. www.newsband.in | [email protected] 9 Friday, 21 February 2020 Magician Swarang Randive bags second prize in Navi Mumbai to get new street the Maharashtra state level magic competition lights worth Rs.84 crore Corporator Kavita Angode The competition was judged by country’s well known magicians raised issue regarding changing the old street lights in the city By Abhitash D.Singh and there will be more NAVI MUMBAI: The incidents of falling of old Navi Mumbai Munici- street lights and it can pal Corporation be fatal for the citizens (NMMC) will soon table of the satellite city. a proposal worth Rs. 84 32,000 electricity polls crore for changing all which had been erected the old street lights in by the CIDCO earlier the satellite city. City have now become old Engineer Surendra Pa- and dangerous and need til gave the information immediate attention. I MUMBAI: The February, 2020 at second prize in the final Parulekar, Anand when Bhartiya Janta just wanted to know Maharashtra state Kharude hall, Worli. round which was held Tayade, magician Atul Party (BJP) corporator that will the old street level magic competi- Around 16 magi- on 18th February, 2020 Patil judged all the six Kavita Angode raised lights be replaced before tion was organised by cians participated in at Shivaji Mandr, contestants. the issue in the gener- monsoon or the civic Adarsh Kala & Sai the competition. Six Dadar. The country’s Swarang, who al body meeting held on body will play with the Datta Seva Mandal contestants were eminent magicians stood second was 20th February, 2020 lives of the Navi Mum- with the support of selected as youngest Ninad, Magician honoured with a about replacing the old baikars. Will NMMC be Society of Integrate magicians. Swarang Abhijeet, senior magi- trophy, certificate and street light, the dead- taking the responsibili- Magician on 11th Pritam Randive bagged cian Padlekar, Kedar cash Rs. 11,111/-. line and time limit for ty of any untoward inci- which has ended. dent?” Kavita Angode, who Replying to Kavita Tata Power’s Consumer-Centric demanded answers Angode, City Engineer from the NMMC Com- Surendra Patil said, missioner and Mayor “NMMC is aware about Businesses Promotes Green Energy during the question- the old street lights in answer session at the the city. The proposal for general body meeting replacing all the old Ropes in youth icon and Indian pacer said, “Most of the street street lights will be ta- lights in the city are bled soon in the general Shardul Thakur as its brand ambassador outdated and they need body meeting for discus- immediate attention. sion. After getting the Many cases of accidents approval from all the By Ashok Dhamija have been registered at members of general With a view of pro- Nerul, Turbhe, Vashi, body we will bring out moting environmental- Airoli and Koperkhair- the tender in two days. ly friendly means of ane earlier due to fall- Proposal worth Rs. 84 generating / consuming ing of old street lights. crore has been set aside energy through a range After three months, for putting up new street of smart and sustain- rainy season will start lights across the city.” able solutions and ser- vices like Solar Rooftop, EV Charging and Solar ICICI Prudential Micro-grids, Tata Pow- er India’s leading pow- Life To Settle Death er utility, efficient and integrated organisation with international pres- Claims In A Day ence roped in Indian By Ashok Dhamija fast bowler Shardul NAVI MUMBAI: The Thakur to spread the loss of a loved one, es- message far and wide pecially the breadwin- across the nation, Tata Power’s Brand Ambassador Shardul Thakur poses with few customers who chose ner, causes significant through digital, radio to go solar in their energy consumption options emotional and financial and outdoors mediums. distress. With an aim As part of this ini- to alleviate the finan- tiative and to promote cial distress caused to company’s values of be- families due to this un- ing a green, environ- replaceable loss, ICICI ment friendly and re- Prudential Life Insur- sponsible company ance Company Limit- Tata Power released a ed (ICICI Prudential Puneet Nanda, Deputy- short film titled ‘I have Life) as part of its cus- Managing Director, ICICI the Power’ film starring tomer centric initiative Prudential Life Insurance the right-arm medium promises to settle death of this benefit its perti- pacer who made his claims in 1 (one) day as nent that Policies need first-class cricket debut part of its unique ser- to be continuously ac- for Mumbai way back Club Enerji - energy champions who were also honoured pose in presence of Shardul vice titled ‘Claim For Contd. on pg. 10 Contd. on pg. 11 Thakur (Left) and Praveer Sinha, CEO & MD, Tata Power (Right) Sure’. In order to avail www.newsband.in | [email protected] 10 Friday, 21 February 2020 Madhavi, Gadkar, Gosavi Star 78 Weekly Special Trains During In St. Xavier’s Huge Win: Summer Season – 2020 on KR Route MI Junior Cricket Tournament By Ashok Dhamija Panvel – Karmali will comprise of 22 MUMBAI: Konkan Suvidha Special (10 LHB Coaches. This By Ashok Dhamija Railway (KR) has trips) will leave from includes One 2 Tier NAVI MUMBAI: All decided to run 78 Panvel at 21:00 hrs AC Coach, Four 3 round performance by Weekly Special every Saturday, from Tier AC Coaches, Pranav Madhavi (52 Trains between 4th April to 6th June Twelve Second Class and 2wickets) and his Lokmanya Tilak 2020. Train will Sleeper Coaches, 76 runs opening stand Terminus (LTT), reach Karmali at Three General Class with Devendra Vaidya Mumbai / Panvel & 08:30 hrs on the next Coaches and Two (43), coupled with excit- Sawantwadi Road / day. On its return Generator Cars. ing half centuries by Karmali in coordina- journey Train No. Halts en-route skipper Sudhanshu tion with Central 01050 Karmali - includes Thane, Gadkar and Yash Gos- Railway to clear Panvel Special (10 Panvel, Roha, Khed, avi powered St. Xavi- extra rush of passen- trips) will leave from Chiplun, Sangamesh- er’s High School, Airoli gers during Summer Karmali at 10:40 hrs war Road, Ratnagiri, to an emphatic 147-run season – 2020. The every Saturday, from Rajapur Road, Vaib- win over NL Dalmia Different strokes…. All-rounder Pranav Madhavi, skip- details are as under : 4th April to 6th June havwadi Road, High School, Mira per Sudhanshu Gadkar and Player of the Match Yash A) Lokmanya 2020. Train will Kankavali, Sindhu- Road in their second Gosavi played a key role in St. Xavier’s Airoli’s massive Tilak (T) – Kar- reach Panvel at durg, Kudal, Sawant- Under-14 Boys league win over NL Dalmia Mira Road in the under-14 MI Junior mali – Lokmanya 20:15 hrs on the wadi Road and match of the Mumbai Cricket Tournament. (Photo by Author). Tilak (T) Weekly same day. The above Thivim stations. Indians (MI) Junior clusive of 12 boundaries tervals and in the end Special: Weekly Special will D) Lokmanya Cricket Tournament at all around the wicket, could manage 250/9 in Train No. 81047 comprise of 22 Tilak (T) – Azad Maidan, Mumbai. which helped St. Xavi- their allotted overs. Lokmanya Tilak (T) LHB Coaches. This Sawantwadi The 6 feet plus er’s put up a total of The bespectacled – Karmali Suvidha includes One 2 Tier Road – Lokmanya strongly built wicket 397/8 in 40 overs. . Gosavi was declared the Special (10 trips) will AC Coach, Four 3 Tilak (T) Weekly keeper batsman Gad- The target proved ‘Player of the Match’ leave from LTT, Tier AC Coaches, Special : kar played the role of to be too much for NL Brief Scores Mumbai at 20:45 hrs Twelve Second Class Train No. 01037 the aggressor as he Dalmia High School’s (League Phase U-14 Boys):: every Friday, from Sleeper Coaches, Lokmanya Tilak (T) hammered 82 runs of batsmen in the face St. Xavier’s High 3rd April to 5th June Three General Class – Sawantwadi Road mere 42 balls inclusive spinners measured School (Airoli): 397/8 in 2020. Train will Coaches and Two Special (10 trips) will of 11 boundaries and bowling. Yashraj 40 overs (Yash Gosavi reach Karmali at Generator Cars. leave from Lokman- four massive sixes to Mishra bagged four 89*, Sudhanshu Gad- 08:30 hrs on the next Halts en-route ya Tilak (T) at put up 86 runs with wickets with his off kar 82, Pranav day. On its return includes Roha, 01:10 hrs every Aayaush Yadav. South spin, while Madhavi Madhavi 52, Devendra journey Train No. Mangaon, Khed, Monday, from paw Gosavi on the oth- grabbed two wickets Vaidya 43) beat NL 01048 Karmali - Chiplun, Sangamesh- 6th April to 8th June er hand top scored with which saw the Mira Dalmia High School Lokmanya Tilak war Road, Ratnagiri, 2020. Train will his measured innings of Road based school lose (Mira Road): 250/9 in 40 (T) Special (10 trips) Rajapur Road, Vaib- reach Sawantwadi 89 runs of 52 balls in- wickets at regular in- overs, by 147 runs. will leave from havwadi Road, Road at 12:30 hrs on Karmali at 11:00 hrs Kankavali, Sindhu- the same day. On its ICICI mandatory documents Leveraging technology every Sunday, from durg, Kudal, Sawant- return journey Train to avail of this fast for customer centricity 5th April to 7th June wadi Road and No. 01038 Sawant- Prudential... track claim settlement is the bedrock of our 2020. Train will Thivim stations. wadi Road - Lokman- ContD. from pg. 9 process. strategy. Technology reach LTT, Mumbai C) Lokmanya ya Tilak (T) Special tive for three years and Puneet Nanda, Dep- solutions implemented at 00:20 hrs on the Tilak (T) – Karma- (10 trips) will leave will not require any in- uty Managing Direc- has enabled us to sim- next day. The above li – Lokmanya from Sawantwadi vestigation, where the tor, ICICI Prudential plify and process death Weekly Special will Tilak (T) Weekly Raod at 13:30 hrs total claim amount Life Insurance said, claims on a fast track comprise of 22 Special: every Monday, from does not exceed ` 1.5 “Life insurance is a basis. Customers can LHB Coaches. This Train No. 01045 6th April to 8th June crore in order to quali- promise we make to take comfort in know- includes One 2 Tier Lokmanya Tilak (T) 2020. Train will fy for settlement under our policyholders to ing that their families AC Coach, Four 3 – Karmali Special (09 reach LTT, Mumbai this service initiative. ensure the financial will now have virtually Tier AC Coaches, trips) will leave from at 00:20 hrs on the Claimants of the be- security of their fami- immediate access to the Twelve Second Class Lokmanya Tilak (T) next day. The above reaved family are re- lies in their absence, it claim proceeds and con- Sleeper Coaches, at 01:10 hrs every Weekly Special will quired to submit all is the moment of truth. tinue with their lives. Three General Class Friday, from comprise of 17 Coaches and Two 10th April to Coaches. This in- Generator Cars. 5th June 2020. Train cludes One 2 Tier AC students. There are sure that in the com- NMMC’s Halts en-route will reach Karmali at Coach, Two 3 Tier AC around 700 students ing years, the CBSE includes Thane, 12:20 hrs on the Coaches, Eight CBSE studying in Nerul Sec- School in my area will Panvel, Roha, same day. On its Second Class Sleeper tor-50 NMMC CBSE be one of the best School... Mangaon, Khed, return journey Train Coaches, Four Gener- School which is a very NMMC run CBSE ContD. from pg. 2 Chiplun, San- No. 01046 Karmali - al Class Coaches and good strength. Also School and it will be- gameshwar Road, Lokmanya Tilak (T) Two SLR Coaches. bringing about a now the walls are be- come the ideal school in Ratnagiri, Rajapur Special (09 trips) will Halts en-route change in the education ing beautifully painted the city. Interestingly, Road, Vaibhavwadi leave from Karmali includes Thane, sector and we are con- giving a new look to while there are sever- Road, Kankavali, at 12:50 hrs every Panvel, Roha, Khed, fident that he will defi- the school. The NMMC al well-known private Sindhudurg, Kudal, Friday, from Chiplun, Ratnagiri, nitely work for the ben- is also introducing schools in the vicinity Sawantwadi Road 10th April to Kankavali, Sindhu- efit of the students.” many more facilities like Delhi Public and Thivim stations. 5th June 2020. Train durg and Kudal “The CBSE School and infrastructure in School, DAV and Pod- B) Panvel – will reach Lokmanya stations. which had been ne- the school after my reg- dar, the CBSE School of Karmali – Panvel Tilak (T) at 00:20 hrs Passengers are glected earlier is now ular follow-up with the NMMC is giving good Weekly Special: on the next day. The requested to kindly getting good response NMMC officials as well competition in terms of Train No. 81049 above Weekly Special avail the services. from both parents and as Commissioner. I am education, he added. www.newsband.in | [email protected] 11 Friday, 21 February 2020 Tata Power’s pioneering ini- across eight cities. At cess across the country, Power endeavours to decision into our own tiatives to deliver sus- present, 85 charging sta- in both urban and ru- offer consumers sus- hands” . Power’s... tainable energy by pro- tions with a mix of pub- ral parts. And, with tainable and green en- He latter praised Cont. from pg. 9 viding affordable, reli- lic, semi-public and cap- Shardul’s presence, we ergy solutions and I am and felicitated few cus- in 2012-13, before mak- able electricity for mil- tive locations have been are confident of getting proud to be associated tomers who chose to go ing his presence felt in lions of rural homes and installed. With their re- the buy in of an increas- with them. It gives me solar in their energy con- the shorter version of enterprises. cent partnership with ing number of our con- great pleasure to be up sumption options and the game (T20 and ODI) As per the initiative Nexon EV the company sumers in our journey here standing for a rea- highlighted their deci- against New Zealand the company will pro- aims to continue this to “Go Green”. son, which I am sure sion as an example for early this year. vide rooftop solar ser- trend and create smart Tata Power’s Go resonates with all of us all to follow. In addition, Showcased in the vices for residential con- consumers for tomor- Green Brand Ambassa- – that of being con- three Club Enerji - en- presence of Praveer Sin- sumers across 66 cities row. dor Shardul Thakur, scious citizens of our ergy champions who ha, CEO & MD, Tata in India. The company Praveer Sinha, CEO who won the Man-of- beautiful planet and had the highest energy Power, Ashish Khanna, has so far installed over & MD Tata Power, the-Match during the what better way to do savings too were ho- President – Renewables 315 MW of rooftop “Having Shardul agree fourth T20I in Welling- that than taking the noured by the Mumbai and Sanjay Banga, projects, including to be our brand ambas- ton recently said, “Tata power to make the right based pacer. President – T&D in some of the most indus- sador is a great affirma- Mumbai early this trialised states like tion of our core commu- week, the event high- Gujarat, Maharashtra nication message. We lighted Tata Power’s and Tamil Nadu and believe his influence will Dear Young Readers, new consumer-centric also built utility scale help reach the youth of Here is a chance to bring out your creativity and latent businesses such as So- projects in 13 states in the nation and inspire talent! 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NAVI MUMBAI: The Navi Mumbai Munici- pal Corporation (NMMC) organised its 25th state-level body- building competition (Mayor’s Cup) recent- ly at Vishnudas Bhave Auditorium, Vashi. 227 people across Ma- harashtra participat- ed. Mahendra Chavan, a Pune resident

bagged the first prize 45,000 in the 85kg Sagar More bagged the Sports and Cultural tion Prashant Apte, Sawant, Chairman of and won Rs. 1 lakh 25 weight category. second prize from Programs Committee General Secretary Navi Mumbai Body thousand in the 85kg Sunish Yadav, Navi Mumbai zone Chairman Dr. Jayaji Adv. Vikram Rothe, Building Association weight category, Sush- bagged the first prize both wone in the 85kg Nath, Corporator Li- Treasurer Sharad Ma- GS Patil and Secre- il Murakar of Mumbai in Navi Mumbai zone weight category. ladhar Naik, Presi- rane, Secretary of tary Hemant Khebde won the second prize in the competition and Navi Mumbai May- dent of Maharashtra Mumbai Body Building and other office bearers and was awarded Rs won Rs 50,000, while or Jaywant Sutar, Bodybuilding Federa- Association Rajesh were present. 20 colleges participate in moot court competition organised by D Y Patil law College NAVI MUMBAI: While Rana the programme studying law students was carried under do not just need a them. therapeutic knowledge Former Justice but also need to Anil Joshi, Adv. practical knowledge on Sonawalkar guided how to fight a case in the students in court. Thus, Dr. D. Y attendance. Adv. Patil Law College Shivganesh Iyer Adv. Principal Dr. Ajay Arpan Rajput, Adv. Patil organised a moot Ranjit Sangale, Adv. court competition, Anand Patwardhan, from 13th to 15th Adv. Akhilesh Jaiswal, February. Adv. Ankita Sen, Adv. The competition Sayail Sawant, Adv. was won by Symbio- Suchi Whaghani, Adv. sis’s College of Law parts of the state Delhi, Tamil Nadu, competition success- Surve, Moot Court Pant Shetty, Adv. and INMIMS Mumbai. including Uttar Uttarakhand partici- fully, Dr. D. Professor Association Secretary Shailesh Kanthariya, Students from 20 Pradesh, Madhya pated in the competi- f D Y Patil College of Pranjal Jha and Joint Adv. Saurabh Patil colleges from different Pradesh, Haryana, tion. To conduct this Law, Adv. Purnima Secretary Shweta were present.