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Saturday, 23 January 2021 www.newsband.in Pages 8 • Price 2 VOL. 14 • ISSUE 193 RNI No. MAHEN/2007/21778 POSTAL REGN. No. NMB/154/2020-22/VASHI MDG POST OFFICE Mumbai-Pune Expressway Meenatai Thackeray Udyan to have 203 CCTV cameras By Abhitash D.Singh for the eight passenger NMMC appeals to get ‘Bookzania' theme ith an aim to capacity vehicles in- NGOs to join hands in Wimprove safety cluding driver and for composting waste of the commuters and nine passenger capacity The Navi Mumbai Munici- based play zone soon tighten noose around vehicles, the speed limit pal Corporation (NMMC), The initiative which aims at encouraging reading habits which has been urging traffic rule violators, the has been set to 80 kmph the co-operative housing in children is likely to be completed by May, 2021 Maharashtra State Road on the expressway. It is societies as well as gov- Development Corpora- mandatory for all the ernment, semi-govern- By Ryhea George tion (MSRDC) has de- drivers to strictly follow ment, non-government ith an cided to install CCTV this rule. Failure to abide organizations, schools, Waim to in- cameras at 203 new by the rule will result in colleges etc. that are culcate reading locations on Mumbai- stringent action. " generating more than 50 habits in chil- Pune Expressway. The MSRDC offi- kg of waste to compost dren in a playful Since November cial further added, " Al- wet waste at its level, has surrounding and 18, 2020 the MSRDC ready at few places, we now appealed the NGOs provide hobby has reduced the are monitor- interested in composting speed limit on ing the speed wet waste and recycling space for elders, ‘Bookzania’ a highways in or- limits through plastic in NMMC area to der to reduce the speed guns join hands with the civic theme based playful area, has number of ac- and CCTV body. The interested cidents caused NGOs can contact the been planned in cameras. As Solid Waste Manage- Meenatai Thack- Avinash Lad, is likely to equipment and children by speeding ve- the manpower ment Department on 022 eray Udyan, sector 10 be completed by end of tend to get bored using hicles. The new speed is limited, it becomes - 27567250/27567251 A, Vashi. The initiative, May this year. the same. With an aim to limit set up by the cor- difficult to take action or e-mail dmc_swm@ which is the brain child “There is a dearth of create something differ- poration is 100 kmph against all the erring nmmconline.com or of former deputy Mayor play areas for the chil- ent and unique, that can which was 120 kmph motorists. Hence, along come directly to the sol- and former corporator dren. Most of the gar- before. with CCTV cameras, id waste management of ward no. 60, Vashi, dens have the usual play Continued on page...2 A senior official from we are also implement- department on the third MSRDC on the condition ing the Highway Traf- floor of the municipal of anonymity informed, fic Management sys- headquarters at CBD Be- Navi Mumbai grapples "The plan to install 203 tem (HTMS) on the lapur and submit a writ- new CCTV cameras on expressway. As of now ten proposal. with mosquito menace Mumbai-Pune Express- the CCTV systems have way is still in its nascent been installed at only Maharashtra State Lack of fumigation drive and rising construction stage. Recently we have two toll plazas at Taleg- Board Class X and XII introduced a new speed aon and Khalapur on the exams to be held in activities cited reasons by the residents April-May limit of 100 km per hour express highway." As per the state Edu- By Abhitash D. Singh the rise all over the sat- in the city, not only give cation Minister, Varsha ith un-lockdown ellite city. As the day a shabby look to the city Gaikwad, the MSBSHSE Wprocess starting advances to evening, the but invite many germs Class XII (HSC) writ- and the satellite city problem intensifies in and insects to grow. It ten exams for General slowly limping back to almost all the nodes of has become difficult to Stream (Science, Com- normalcy, the resi- sit anywhere with- merce and Arts) to be dents are now facing out using mosquito held in the morning and another threat: the coil, liquid or the new evening sessions, will be rising mosquito men- mosquito agarbatti,” between 23rd April and ace. Under ‘Mission said Sachin Sawant, a 29th May later this year, Begin Again’, con- resident of sector 11, and for MSBSHSE Class struction activities Kharghar. X (SSC) it will between have resumed. How- “We have com- 29th April, 2021 and 31st May, 2021. The results ever, the residents say plained to the offi- of the same are how- that in the absence of cials several times, ever expected to be an- proper checks and but so far there is no nounced in July-end and control at the construc- Navi Mumbai. relief from the menace. August-end respectively. tion sites and lack of “Construction de- Sporadic fumigation (More on page 2) fumigation drives, the bris, which are illegally mosquito menace is on thrown at various places Continued on page... 2 2 Saturday, 23 January 2021

Navi Mumbai grapples PUBLIC NOTICE Maharashtra State Board Class X and XII with mosquito... Re: Sale/transfer of Plot no.A-749 admeasuring 1000 sq. exams to be held in April-May: Continued from page...1 mtrs. together with shed thereon admeasuring 218.50 sq. drives will not suffice. mtrs. built up area at T.T.C. Industrial Area, MIDC, within the village limits of Khairane, Navi Mumbai, within the limits of Education Minister, Varsha Gaikwad The authorities need to Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation, Tal. & Dist. Thane. By Ashok Dhamija take stringent measures THIS is to notify that my Client proposes to Purchase the Plot against illegal dumping no.A-749 admeasuring 1000 sq. mtrs. together with shed he much-awaited thereon admeasuring 218.50 sq. mtrs. built up area at T.T.C. Tschedule for the of construction debris,” Industrial Area, MIDC, within the village limits of Khairane, forthcoming Maha- said Sunita Sharma, a Navi Mumbai, within the limits of Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation, Tal. & Dist. Thane. (said Premises) from M/s. rashtra State Board of resident from Vashi. “In Ulwe, which is Unicon Distributors Pvt. Ltd. Secondary and Higher Any person/s, Bank/s, Financial Institution/s, Organization/s, Secondary Education developing at a rapid Company/ies, or any other Govt./Concerned authorities having (MSBSHSE) Exams pace, developmental any right, title, interest, claim, demand etc. against or in the afore- works are being under- said property by way of inheritance, mortgage, possession, sale, for Class X and XII, al- gift, lease, lien, charge, trust, maintenance, development, ease- ready delayed due to the taken. Many societies ment, transfer, licence, either agitated in any litigation or other- COVID-19 pandemic, in Ulwe Sector-17 do wise or any other right or interest whatsoever are hereby required was announced by Ma- not even have the dust- to make the same known in writing to the undersigned within a bins and the garbage period of 15 days from the date of publication hereof. harashtra School Edu- If no claim is made as required hereinabove, my client will be at cation Minister, Varsha is littered all over the liberty to complete the transaction in respect of the said Prem- Gaikwad on Thursday. place. This is also one ises without any reference or regard to any such purported right, title, claim or interest etc., which shall be deemed to have been As per the Education of the reasons for rising mosquito population,” waived for all intents and purposes and not binding on my client. Minister, the MSBSHSE Sd/- Class XII (HSC) writ- informed Niket Gharat, ADVOCATE M.T.THACKER & ASSOCIATES ten exams for General a resident of Krishna Advocates High Court, Tower in Ulwe Sector- E-6/0:4, Sector-1, Vashi, Navi Mumbai-400 703. Stream (Science, Com- Tel No.27825082 / 27825084 / 85 merce and Arts) to be 16. E-Mail: [email protected] held in the morning and “We are aware of Date: 23-01-2021 Ref: 2101074 evening sessions, will the problem and out try- be between 23rd April ing to make the nodes mosquito free, but it will Public Notice and 29th May later this NOTICE is hereby given to the public at large that, my client – Peer year, and for MSBSHSE take time. As Ulwe and Sayyed Badruddin Dargah Trust, having address - At.Post Taloja, Tal. Panvel Dist. Raigad is the owner of the below mentioned property. Class X (SSC) it will be- many other parts are at developing stage, the : Property Schedule : tween 29th April, 2021 Board Exams will be be conducted in compli- Village S. No. / Area Assessment and 31st May, 2021. The released for public dis- ance with the COVID- construction work can- not be stopped. Once H. No. H.R.P. Rs. results of the same are semination on the MSB- 19 norms. 81/1 0-13-1 1.00 however expected to be SHSE website soon. As may be recalled the construction work slows down, we will Rohinjan, 81/2 1-37-6 20.87 announced in July-end Around 13 lakh stu- the Maharashtra MSB- Tal.Panvel, 82/0 0-75-4 9.31 and August-end respec- dents are expected to SHSE Board has already take cleaning work ag- gressively,” said Priya Dist. Raigad 83/0 0-75-0 13.56 tively. appear for HSC Board reduced the syllabus by 84/1/6 2-40-8 16.31 She also added that Exams while 17 lakh 25 per cent in order to Ratambe, Public Rela- tionship Officer of CI- 87/0 0-48-1 6.25 the final date sheet or candidates will appear avoid burden on the stu- Please note that, 1) Harishchandra @ Haresh Madhukar Shinde, exams schedule for the for SSC Exam which dents. DCO. 2) Takhatsingh Pravinsingh Rana, 3) Gulab Harishchandra Patil, 4) Trimbak Vithu Rupekar, 5) Manda Madhukar Nighukar, 6) Rekha Gurunath Tare, 7) Sunil Gopinath Rupekar, 8) Surekha Prakash Meenatai Thackeray "Bookzania is a proj- Speaking about a book under the tree. Mahatre, 9) Santosh Gopinath Rupekar, 10) Kushindra Gopinath Udyan to get... ect which will include a the project, architect The playful area will Rupekar, 11) Shripad Vithu Rupekar, 12) Alka Rupekar, 13) Nilesh Continued from page...1 lot of book related play of Bookzania, Aseem have book related play @ Nikesh Ashok Rupekar,14)Snehkint Ashok Rupekar, No. 13 & 14 through U/G of Mother, 15) Pallavi Manohar Patil, 16) Gouri Ashok kindle imagination and installations which will Gokarn Harwansh, prin- items like a zzswing Rupesh, 17) Purnima Ashok Rupekar all R/at. Panvel, Dist. Raigad creativity in children, help the children to in- cipal consultant of AGH coming out of a book have fraudulently and by misleading the facts have incorporated we decided to develop culcate the habit of read- designs said, "There is or an upside-down book their names on the 7/12 extract of the said property. Please note that, the litigation pertaining to the ownership rights ‘Bookzania’, a play zone ing and enjoying books. the usual complaints by slide, or a book climber. of the said property is pending before the Hon’ble Sub Divisional on the theme of books,” The theme based park, the parents that the chil- There would be upside- Officer, Panvel and also the same is pending before the Hon’ble said Mr. Lad. which is being devel- dren these days are al- down book which would Maharashtra State Wakf Board, Aurangabad. It is hereby declare by this public notice that, any acts, deed, trans- This world of books oped at a cost of Rs. 1 ways hooked on to their look like a tent below fers, sell, purchase, transactions, gift, lease, lien, charge, mortgage would consist of a book crore 25 lakhs, is likely gadgets and refrain from which the children can and/or any others things done or caused to be done by any per- to be completed by the going out. During the sit, read and play. The son / company/ institute/ partnership firm in respect of the above shaped play area with mentioned land or plot shall not be not be binding on my client and book shaped swings, end of May, 2021,” said pandemic, this tendency ‘Bookzania’ would also my client shall not liable and responsible for any such acts, which slides and other games Avinash Lad. became more promi- be disabled friendly. please note. The Bookzania nent as the schools were Apart from that, there Sd/- for the children. There Adv. Bhakti S. Dalvi would be also be a mo- would also have a cor- closed and everyone will be painting corners 903, Prabhat Center Annex, Sec-1A, bile book van that will ner for the senior citi- was at home. The idea as well." Date: 23-01-2021 CBD Belapur, Navi Mumbai-400614 take children on a plea- zens. Usually, it is seen of ‘Bookzania’ is in- “It is indeed a novel that the children come spired from the ancient idea and would definite- sure tour. Many games Attention readers: While every effort is made to like ludo and chess tables to the parks along with culture of gurukuls. We ly be liked by both the check the genuineness of party/parties inserting ads in would be installed. The the grandparents and decided to create some- children as well as the this paper, we cannot be held responsible for the truthful- children would have to hence a corner is being thing, which is close to adults. NMMC should ness of its contents. The publishers, Editor and/or the staff take the dice or the chess planned for them where nature and exciting at develop more such cannot be held responsible for any loss or damage due to pawns from the mobile they can have a chit-chat the same time. Even to- theme based parks,” said transactions that they may enter into guided by the ads. van to start playing. session, said Mr. Lad. day, people love to read a resident of Vashi.

Printed and owned by Kailash Shankarlalji Gindodia Published by Shiv Kailash Gindodia Editor: Varda Sharma Printed at Siddhakala Print Media & Publications Pvt. Ltd. Plot No. W-230, T.T.C. Ind. Area, MIDC, Khairane, Navi Mumbai – 400 710 and published at 1313/1314, 13th Floor, Real Tech Park, Plot No. 39/2, Sec. 30A, Vashi, Navi Mumbai 400 703. • RNI No. MAHENG2007/21778 • Postal Regn. No. NMB/154/2020-22/Vashi MDG Post Office • ABC Certificte No. 133/2106 Phone : 2087 0513 / 2781 5380 e-mail : [email protected] website : www.newsband.in Saturday, 23 January 2021 3 Navi Mumbai BJP stages protest Films division to stream over inflated electricity bills films on Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose to mark year-long 125th birth anniversary celebrations By: Chandrashekhar Hendve ilms Division is cel- By Chandrashekhar Hendve tariff. The decision to collect the “We have been demanding Febrating Parakram he members of the Bharati- electricity bill arrears should also that the MSEDL should waive Diwas on 23rd Janu- Tya Janata Party (BJP), Navi be withdrawn,” demanded Ram- off power bills for the entire ary, 2021 by screening Mumbai along with the citizens chandra Gharat. COVID lockdown period. People two documentary films staged protest on Friday, 22 Jan- Netra Shirke criticized the lost their jobs and the financial on Netaji Subhas Chan- uary, 2021 against the decision of Maha Vikas Aghadi government burden on citizens has taken a dra Bose and his life, the ruling Maha Vikas Aghadi for raising power tariffs during massive toll on their lives. In marking the year-long government to increase power the pandemic, when most of the such critical times, the Maha- 125th birth anniversary tariffs and forcibly recover out- citizens are reeling under finan- rashtra Power Ministry made a celebrations. The Gov- the great leader’s life standing payment from the con- cial crisis. mockery of citizens’ hardships ernment of India has and his heroic and re- sumers. “The promise made by the by announcing there will be no declared 23rd January, lentless fight for India’s BJP district president Ram- alliance government to waive waiver in the inflated electric- Netaji’s birthday, as independence from the chandra Gharat, former mayor electricity bills up to 300 units ity bills and the consumers will Parakram Diwas in rec- imperial British rule. Jaywant Sutar, former mayor Sa- turned out to be mere eyewash. have to pay the bills. And now ognition of his indomi- Both the documenta- gar Naik, former mayor Sudhakar It is the duty of the government the MSEDC is planning to cut table spirit and selfless ries will be streamed on Sonawane, former house leader to provide relief to the people in power supply. In Navi Mumbai, service to the nation. 23rd January, 2021 on Ravindra Ithape, former oppo- difficult times, but this govern- all our party workers and former Films being streamed Films Division website sition leader Dashrath Bhagat, ment has decided to destroy the corporators who staged a protest are ‘The Flame Burns and You Tube channel, senior corporator Anant Sutar, people”, said Dashrath Bhagat. against MSEDC were booked by Bright’ and ‘Netaji’ on throughout the day. former corporator Netra Shirke, It may be recalled that MVA the police. But this will not stop Shubhangi Patil, BJP office bear- government has directed the us. We are more determined than Sealed tenders are invited from reputed / Resourceful con- ers Satish Nikam and others were Maharashtra State Electric- before. We will go to jail without tractors for Plumbing (only part represent), and electrical present. ity Distribution Company Lim- bail, if need be, but will not al- work. “BJP strongly opposes this ited (MSEDCL) to recover power low the MVA to autocratically to Building Known as autocratic attitude of the ruling bills from the citizens and imme- impose such harsh decisions on Shiv Leela Co-op Hsg Soc Ltd, Sector 6A, state government and demands diately cut off power supply for the citizens of Navi Mumbai,” Plot no 57, Kamothe. Navi Mumbal 410 209 cancellation of the new increased non-payment of arrears. said Anant Sutar. Tender forms can be collected from Society office: Shiv Leela Co-op Hsg Soc Ltd, Sector 6A, Plot no 57, Kamothe. Payment of Rs 1000/- by cash (Non-refundable/ Suicide Non Transferable) (between 11 am to 5.00 pm. The tender Nerul Post office (node 3) becomes to he submitted on or before 31st January 2021 in society attempt by a office before 6.00 pm. the first to segregate waste Society reserves to right reject any or man foiled all tenders without prior reason By Crime Reporter Contact: 9930095657 he suicide attempt Tby the 35-year-old PUBLIC NOTICE resident of Ghansoli, Notice is given to all that MR. S. L. NARASIMHAN member of the Nitin Ranjane, who tried Lenyadri-1 Co-operative Housing Society Ltd., having address to set himself on fire by at Plot No-8&9, Sector No -19, Nerul, Navi Mumbai-400706 and holding Flat No G/302 in the building of the society, died on pouring diesel on him- 11/12/2019 without making any nomination for his 50% share, self in front of the gate rights,interest jointly owned by his daughter SMT SEETHA of Navi Mumbai Police NARASIMHAN. The Society hereby invites claims or objections from the heir or Commissionerate at heirs or other claimants/objector or objectors to the transfer of CBD on Thursday after- the said 50% Shares and interest of the deceased member in noon was foiled by the the capital/property of the Society within a period of 15 days police. from the publication of this notice, with copies of such documents and other proofs in support of his/her/their claims/objections for It is learned that a transfer of 50% shares and interest of the deceased member in By Ryhea George (NMMC) ‘Bottle for tivate other post offices woman had given a writ- the capital/property of the Society. If no claims/objections are re- fter getting award- Change’ initiative, the and societies to segre- ten complaint of moles- ceived within the period prescribed above, the Society shall be tation against him at the free to deal with the 50% Shares and interest of the deceased Aed as the no.1 post post office would also gate plastic, wet waste member in the capital/property of the Society in such manner as office in Navi Mum- start segregating plastic and dry waste sepa- Koparkhairane police is provided under the bye-laws of the Society. The claims/objec- bai under the banner of for which Shreya Su- rately. Janhavi Huilgol, station. However, he tions, if any, received by the Society for transfer of 50% shares Swacchta Abhiyan just a dhir, a member of ‘Bot- head of the post office, claims that the woman's and interest of the deceased member in the capital/property of the Society shall be dealt with in the manner provided under the few days back, the post tle for Change’ initiative node 3, Nerul said, “We complaint is false. As bye-laws of the Society. A copy of the registered bye-laws of the office in Nerul Node conducted a seminar will not only segregate per the woman's state- Society is available for inspection by the claimants/objectors, in 3 has started segregat- with the postmen and the waste but will also ment, the police have the office of the society/with the Secretary of the Society between started the process of fil- 11.00 A.M. / P.M. to 5.00 A.M. / P.M. from the date of publication ing waste into wet, dry the other officials of the spread awareness about of the notice till the date of expiry of its period. and also plastic. Under post office. this through the postmen ing a case of molestation For and on behalf of The Lenyadri-1 CHS Ltd, the Navi Mumbai Mu- The postmen assured who deliver posts in var- against Nitin Ranjane. Date: 23-01-2021 Sd/- Place:Nerul Navi Mumbai. Hon. Secretary nicipal Corporation’s that they will also mo- ious parts of the city.” Continued on page... 7 4 Saturday, 23 January 2021 Far from the maddening crowd Mumbai Indians’ legend Malinga Citizens go on vacation as a tool to escape from the retires from franchise cricket By Ashok Dhamija me given my personal circumstances to monotony of home fatigue, while following safety rules asith Malinga, one of the greatest participate fully in franchise cricket for Lbowling sensations of Indian Pre- the next year and therefore it is best to By Indrani Basu of us.” cause of concern. The mier League, who has been the core of make this decision now. he vaccination Interestingly, beach- Government does its Mumbai Indians (MI) attack for over a He further added that he had dis- Tdrive that is being es seem to be beating best to catch the offend- decade, has announced his retirement cussed the same with Mumbai Indians undertaken across the hills as preferred loca- ers who are not wearing early this month. management in recent days and was country has raised a tion for the Navi Mum- mask, but sometimes The 37-year-old Sri Lankan speed- thankful to the Ambani family, the own- ray of hope among baikars. Beach and that caused irritation ster known for his slinging action, toe ers of Mumbai Indians franchise, all its the citizens. Since the seashores are the hot to the travelers,” they crunching yorkers and curly bleached members and its fans for the wonderful pandemic situation favourites for most of shared. They carried hair, has been a part of the most suc- 12 years. is continuing with a the travellers and they their own sanitizer as cessful franchise in the history of IPL "Mumbai Indians has treated me declining trend, many feel bathing in the sea safety measure. since its second season. Malinga who like family, supporting me 100 % in ev- of the people are plan- water is most refresh- Vashi resident missed only two editions - 2018 and ery situation both on and off the field, ning a short vacation to ing to escape fatigue. Anagha and Vijay 2020 has been the fan favourite over the and always giving me the confidence nearby places. “Mental fatigue was Kamate took a trip to years, whose chants of Malinga, Malin- and the freedom to play my natural “Winter is the sea- more than physical fa- South India, particu- ga, Malinga… has reverberated the sta- game whenever I walked onto the field. son when many like to tigue”, shared Sushweta larly to Kanyakumari dia across the country in particular the I have collected so many happy memo- go out with the family. Wankhede Stadium, the home base of ries that I cherish and I am very grateful The main idea is to go Mumbai Indians and the DY Patil Inter- to have played for so long for the best away and spend some national Stadium, Navi Mumbai too. franchise in world cricket. I would like quality time. However, Being the highest wicket-taker in the to wish Mrs Nita Ambani, coach Ma- as the pandemic is still tournament's history with 170 scalps, hela (Jayawardene), Akash (Ambani) not over, it is crucial to from 122 appearances for Mumbai In- and the MI family all the best for the follow guidelines set dians, Malinga has also served as the upcoming season,” said Malinga. forth by the central and bowling mentor in 2018, before mak- Akash Ambani, Team Owner, Mum- state government. The ing a successful comeback post knee bai Indians, "Lasith Malinga has been at travellers should follow injury to lead the attack once again, the core of Mumbai Indians for 12 years. mandates of wearing that saw Mumbai franchise win their We respect his decision, even though I mask, hand sanitiza- fourth title after they defeated three would have liked to him to be part of tion, keep social dis- times champions Chennai Super Kings our bowling attack for another 5 years." tancing for their own by one run, under Rohit Shar- He further said "Malinga safety,” shared a tour ma’s leadership. Defending is an MI legend. His contri- operator from Nerul. nine off six deliveries, the butions to Mumbai Indians' “We carried our veteran pacer Malinga who journey are invaluable. We own container of spray had conceded 42 in his first will miss the Wankhede chant sanitizer along with us Ghosh family enjoying vacation three overs, trapped Shardul for him, but he will always for our own safety,” in- Thakur leg before off the last be in the heart of all MI fans. formed Koperkhairane ball, that turned out to be his At Mumbai Indians, Malinga resident Aditi Ghosh and the 2019 IPL edition tourney’s fi- will always be a part of the MI family who had recently gone nal delivery of the competition which and we hope we can continue to lean on on a five day trip along triggered celebrations in the Mumbai his experience in a non-playing capac- with family to Malvan camp. The former Sri Lankan skipper ity in the future." and Tarkali with an who has represented various other T20 “Truly a match winner, his (Ma- aim to escape from franchises around the world of the likes linga) presence around the squad will the monotony of home of Guyana Amazon Warriors, Jamaica be missed” said Rohit Sharma under isolation. Tallawahs, Khulna Tigers, Melbourne whom Mumbai Indians also won their Ghosh shared, “As Stars and Rangpur Riders, Malinga record fifth IPL title in UAE last year. pandemic situation is with 390 wickets in 295 still going on and keep- matches, is only the sec- Mumbai Indians retains core team ing in mind the safety ond behind West Indies ahead of IPL auction of the entire family, we The Mumbai Indians franchise has released six players Goa holiday ace all-rounder Dwayne preferred for a home Bravo in the list of leading including four overseas signings ahead of the auction for stay instead of a hotel. T20 wicket-takers. the forthcoming IPL season these include James Pattin- We chose a rented and Susmit, the couple to avail a relaxing The veteran Lasith Ma- son, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Mitchell McClenaghan, Sherfane home for five days near who chose to for seven holiday traversing linga who played a key role Rutherford, Digvijay Deshmukh and Prince Balwant Rai apart from Lasith Malinga, who has now retired. sea beach. As it was a days to Goa to escape across the sea beach. in mentoring India’s cur- complete home, so we from the tediousness of They revealed, “We Retained players rent ace speedster Jasprit • Batsmen: Rohit Sharma, Quinton de Kock (WK), were able to follow all work from home, which followed all the regu- Bumrah in his formative mandates including every professional is lations while taking Suryakumar Yadav, Ishan Kishan (WK), Chris Lynn, An- years and others during his molpreet Singh, Saurabh Tiwary, Aditya Tare (WK) • All- cleanliness, sanitiza- battling with caused flight to and fro our association with the Mum- rounders: Kieron Pollard, Hardik Pandya, Krunal Pandya, tion, changing of bed by the unprecedented destination. The hotels bai Indians, on the occa- Anukul Roy • Bowlers: Jasprit Bumrah, Trent Boult, Rahul sheets, pillow covers as Covid pandemic as well are keeping cleanliness sion said “After discussing Chahar, Jayant Yadav, Dhawal Kulkarni, Mohsin Khan. per our convenience. as Covid 19 induced as their priority along with family, I think now is The defending champions have 18 players in their For dining, we pre- lockdown. with safety measures the right time to retire from squad who have helped them win the IPL trophy in back- ferred to go to a local “Goa is known for for the holidaying all franchise cricket. The to-back seasons and are eligible to pick as many as four Dhaba, where the food its beauty and calm- people, so we were safe Pandemic situation and overseas players with the remaining Rs. 15.35 crore dur- was served piping hot ness, but everywhere and had a pleasant tour ing the forthcoming auctions for the next season that are the restrictions on travel scheduled tentatively three weeks from now. and was cooked in front police patrolling was a altogether.” will make it difficult for Saturday, 23 January 2021 5

11,000 project affected people will Health and Nutrition get developed plots: Eknath Shinde Know about Finger Millet: Ragi MoU singed between CIDCO and JNPT inger millet that is our body in huge quanti- Fragi consists of vita- ties but it is crucial for min C, E and B complex smooth bodily functions. vitamins, iron, calcium, Our body needs it in antioxidants, proteins, small doses continuously fibres, sufficient calories to boost our hemoglobin and useful saturated fats. levels. Since ragi is gluten free Let’s make an easy it keeps sugar levels in By Bhavani Swaminathan ragi cake. check. Also treats anemia as ragi is a RAGI CAKE powerhouse of iron. What makes ragi superfood? 1. Rich source of good carbohy- drate: Carbohydrates, in gen- eral, may usually come across as ith the land ac- did not offer a 12.5 per ority basis. After com- a component best left out of the Wquired by the cent plots to project vic- pleting all the necessary diet but our body needs it just as City and Industrial tims. For the last several submissions and admin- much along with proteins. The Development Corpora- years, more than 11,000 istrative procedures, difference lies in making sure tion (CIDCO) from the projects had been de- now a memorandum of your diet takes in the right form Jawaharlal Nehru Port manding that JNPT understanding has been of carbohydrate. In this regard, Trust (JNPT), the way should also implement signed between CIDCO ragi’s nutrition content makes it has been cleared for this scheme on the lines and JNPT, which will an excellent source of good car- 11,000 project-affected of CIDCO. Finally in provide relief to 11,000 bohydrate. people to get 12.5 per 2014, a plan was imple- project affected people. 2. Helps control diabetes: Ragi is cent developed land. As mented to give 12.5 per JNPT will bear the a gluten-free option to effectively Ingredients: • Ragi : 1 cup • per the order of Urban cent of developed plots cost of the civic ameni- control diabetes. The grain has Wheat flour : 1 cup • Powdered jag- Development Minister, under the scheme to the ties as such as develop- polyphenols and dietary fibres. It gery : 3/4th cup • Curd : 3/4th cup • Eknath Shinde, CIDCO JNPT project victims. ment of roads, lighting is an excellent option for quelch- Milk : ½ cup • Baking soda : ½ tsp has completed the pro- After taking over the etc. in these plots and ing hunger craving as it helps to • Baking powder : 1/4th tsp • Cocoa cess and a Memoran- charge of urban devel- the work will be done maintain a healthy digestive pace powder : 1 tblsp • Vanilla essence : 2 dum of Understanding opment department last through CIDCO. Each by keeping you feeling full for drops • Virgin coconut oil : 3 tblsp (MoU) has been signed year, Minister Shinde of these plots is of 2,000 longer. Method between JNPT and CI- directed CIDCO to take square meters and will 3. Calcium storehouse: If you have Roast ragi flour in low flame for DCO. The entire cost of immediate action to ad- get two floor area indi- a child who refuses to down that about 7-10 min. Mix oil, curd and developing these plots dress the issue of the ces. “It is hoped that the big glass of milk, here’s a solution jaggery powder. Sieve dry ingredi- will be borne by JNPT project affected people. development of the en- to your woes of adding calcium to ents and mix with the wet ingredi- and these plots will be Accordingly, Managing tire area will boost em- his or her diet, ragi foods. Ragi is ents. Add milk and vanilla essence. transferred to the project Director of CIDCO, Dr. ployment opportunities a brilliant storehouse of calcium. Grease a baking container and pour affected people through Sanjay Mukherjee and and will pave the way It is easy to be incorporated in the the mixture to it. Tap twice. Bake it in CIDCO. JNPT Chairman Sanjay to progress for the lo- diet due to its versatile nature. 180 degrees Celsius for 25 minutes. Unlike CIDCO's Sethi initiated efforts to cal Bhumiputras,” said 4. Prevent anaemia: Iron is an ele- Healthy ragi cake is ready to project victims, JNPT resolve the issue on a pri- Shinde. ment that may not be required by serve. Private movie screening up for grabs for the The writer is Nutritionist and Founder of AAKANKSHA : Desire For Wellness. Contact 7021648382; e-mail: [email protected] highest shopper: Seawoods Grand Central Mall Website: http://aakankshadfw.com. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and subscribe to our Channel. eawoods Grand Cen- timent in mind, for the best and hygienic ex- Stral (SGC) Mall, Navi first time ever, we are perience to all patrons, Mumbai has doubled the offering an experience retail partners, and staff good news for shopahol- that all movie buffs have members.” Blood donation camp held at APMC ics. For each day until been missing all these Besides the private By Ryhea George de, of Koregaon Vidhan hant Patil, Vaishali Patil, January 31, 2021, the screening, patrons can he Agriculture Pro- Sabha. The camp was or- members and officers of highest spender at the also enjoy a one-of-a- Tduce Market Com- ganized by Purushottam APMC markets, Ashok SGC Mall will get the kind ‘polar experience’ mittee (APMC) in as- Karad, Deputy Commis- Walunj, Murlidhar entire theatre for his/ at Seawoods Grand Cen- sociation with the Vashi sioner of Police, traffic Pawar, Bhanudas Khat- her loved ones for any tral Mall in Navi Mum- traffic department of department. Around 28 avkar and other office movie currently playing bai. A giant polar bear the Navi Mumbai Po- people participated in bearers were present. at the mall. standee over 20 feet tall lice Commissionerate the camp. During the blood dona- Rahill Nasir Ajjani, would welcome each organised a blood dona- Arun Patil, Assistant tion programme MLA Centre Director, Sea- and every entrant and tion camp on 21st Janu- Commissioner of Po- Shashikant Shinde, Pu- woods Grand Central walk-in with penguin ary, 2021 at Mathadi lice (Traffic), Bhagwat rushottam Karad and Mall said, “Overall cus- months. We will also mascots and a snowman Bhavan, APMC. Sonawane, Assistant other officials explained tomer experience and ensure all social distanc- at the main mall atrium The blood donation Commissioner of Po- about the objective of satisfaction is paramount ing and safety protocols will add to the joyous camp was inaugurated by lice (Traffic), Councilor, the road safety campaign to us. Keeping that sen- are in place to offer the outdoor experience. MLA Shashikant Shin- Chandrakant Patil, Nis- and traffic rules. 6 Saturday, 23 January 2021 Railways revises timings of special Editorial trains to / from / via Mumbai Issue: 193 23 JANUARY, 2021 Cancellation of one pair of Mumbai-Nagpur Vaccination drive: ailways have decided to revise the hrs. will halts at Vasai Road (Day 2: Rtimings of some fully reserved 03:30 hrs Arr & 03.35 hrs Dep), Bhi- Navi Mumbai fares better special trains to / from / via from wandi Road (Day 2: 03:58 hrs Arr & ompared to the other parts of clinical trial is still underway. Mumbai with immediate effect except 04.00 hrs Dep), Kalyan Junction (Day Cthe country, vaccination drive Healthcare workers have ex- when stated otherwise. The details are 2: 04:42 Arr & 04:45 hrs Dep), Karjat is progressing quite smoothly in pressed concern over being admin- as under: Junction (Day 2: 05:28 hrs & 05:30 hrs Navi Mumbai and the turnout of the istered shots of Covaxin. While, A) Nagpur - Mumbai Superfast Dep), Karjat Junction (Day 1: 05:28 scheduled recipients is impressive. several senior doctors and private Special hrs & 05:30 hrs Dep), in Mumbai ju- On Wednesday, 91% health care hospitals have advocated for the use Timings of Train No. 02170 Nag- risdiction , before arriving at Pune at workers had received the jab. The of the vaccine on social media and pur - Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Ter- 07.35 hrs on Day 2. figure would have been higher as elsewhere, still hesitancy continues. minus Mumbai Superfast Special have 13 people with various health issues Besides hesitancy and lack of been changed at Ajni, Wardha and (including lactating mothers, people trust in the vaccine, glitches in the Dhamangaon stations. with allergy etc.) were not given the Co-Win app are also delaying the B) Mumbai – Nagpur Superfast vaccination shots. vaccination drive. special train However, the slow progress of Undoubtedly, vaccination is nec- Train No. 02049 Journey com- the drive across the country is wor- essary as we do not know when a mencing on 29th January, 2021 and 1st risome. There is hesitancy over the second wave can potentially start February 2021 will leave Chhatrapati safety and efficacy of Covaxin, In- as various other countries have wit- Shivaji Maharaj Terminus Mumbai at dia’s homegrown coronavirus vac- nessed a second and a third wave 23.30 hrs and arrive Nagpur at 13.20 For representational purpose only cine developed by Bharat Biotech with severe cases or a more infec- hrs next day. Train No. 02050 Journey and the Indian Council of Medical tious strain. There is a need to create commencing on 28th and 31st January, D) Cancellation of one pair of Research. Presently, two vaccines, more awareness and building confi- 2021 will leave Nagpur at 21.45 hrs and Mumbai – Nagpur superfast special Covishield, manufactured by Serum dence among people. Concerted ef- arrive Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Ter- Train No. 02049 Special leaving Institute of India using the Oxford- forts should be made to allay appre- minus Mumbai at 12.20 hrs next day. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Termi- AstraZeneca’s master seed, and Co- hension, if any, from the minds of C) Pune-Veraval Specials nus Mumbai on 25th January, 2021and vaxin currently have emergency use people and prominent personalities, Train No. 01088 Special will leave Train No. 02050 Special leaving Nag- approval in India. Of these two, Co- including the Prime Minister and Pune at 20.10 hrs, will halt at Karjat pur on 24th January, 2021 will remain vishield was granted approval based the Chief Ministers should come Junction (Day 1: 21:48 hrs Arr & 21:50 cancelled due to planned blocks on on data from the UK drugs regula- forward to take the vaccine. This hrs Dep), Karjat Junction (Day 1: 22:32 Mumbai Division. tor, while Covaxin has no efficacy will go a long way in inspiring the hrs Arr & 22:35 hrs Dep , Bhiwandi Passengers are requested to note data because the third phase of its beneficiaries. Road (Day 1: 23:03 hrs Arr & 23:05 the change in timings. Only passen- hrs Dep), Vasai Road (Day 1: 23:40 hrs gers having confirmed tickets will be Arr & 23:45 hrs Dep) too in Mumbai permitted to board these special trains jurisdiction , before arriving at Veraval and need to adhere to all norms, SOPs CR to install digilockers at cloak 16.25 hrs next day Train No. 01087 related to COVID19 during the board- rooms in three stations soon Special will leave Veraval at 10.45 ing, travel and at destination. By Ashok Dhamija s part of its initiative to pro- L e t t e r s t o Avide upgraded amenities to its outstation passengers that ensures the Editor safe custody of their luggage, while allowing them the freedom to spend a Pay respect to National flag day or more as per their needs, Cen- Republic Day is a special day for India, celebrated annually as a national tral Railway Mumbai Division will festival to honour the day when the Constitution of India came into force (26 be installing digilockers at its cloak January 1950). rooms located in Mumbai’s Chha- Our National flag is a symbol of the nation’s pride and respect. There trapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, is liberal use of the flag on Independence Day and Republic Day. There is a Lokmanya Tilak Terminus and Dadar Digilockers will soon be installed by CR at new trend of selling flags made of paper and plastic, which is incorrect. With stations soon. Cloak Rooms of CSMT, LTT and Dadar sta- a sense of national pride, people enthusiastically buy such flags but the very These digital lockers will involve tions next day, we find them being trampled upon on the roads and thrown into the use of RFID tags and online re- locker. After depositing necessary dustbins. By allowing this to happen, people forget that they are insulting the ceipt generation. cash or other mode available in the country's flag. Passenger having rail tickets who digilocker it will open for keeping Often, these flags are burnt along with the garbage. It is the duty of ev- have just arrived or will be departing the luggage inside. After keeping the ery Indian citizen to maintain proper respect towards their National flag. We soon at these said stations, can avail luggage inside the locker, they will also commonly see people waving the National flag proudly during national, of these improved cloakroom amenity give a receipt. When retrieving the cultural and sporting events. However, once the programme or the event gets through safe lockers. luggage, the scanner will scan the over, we see the flags strewn all over the place. This disrespect towards our “This is one of the new improved receipt which has a QR/Bar code for flag must be stopped. initiative to be provided for our opening the digilocker and retriev- Even when the national anthem is being played on radio or on television, esteem passengers at three outstation ing the luggage. This facility is being people don’t stand still and sing along. They are busy cooking in the kitchen stations in Mumbai which witnesses provided as a part of non-fare revenue or are busy talking on their mobile phones. As Indians, we should respect our huge footfalls. As per the modalities, model and tender has been floated for the same” shared Shivaji Sutar, CR country’s national flag, national anthem and national song. passengers who wishes to utilize this Jubel D’Cruz, Mumbai facility will first select the available CPRO. Saturday, 23 January 2021 7 Four people involved in taking CR mega block on Sunday home loans through fake documents Services to be affected on Trans-Harbour route and duping banks arrested entral Railway (CR) will operate from Sion to Mulund and will ar- By Crime Reporter withdraw the cash. In a similar man- CMega Block on its suburban sec- rive destination 15 minutes behind ashi police have arrested a gang ner, the gang had defrauded Bajaj Fi- tions for carrying out maintenance schedule. Fast services beyond Thane Vinvolved in taking home loans nance Company in 2018. work on its Suburban sections (Trans- will be rediverted on DN Fast line at through fake documents and duping After the case was registered at Harbour and Main lines) for carrying banks and finance companies of lakhs Vashi police station, Assistant Inspec- out maintenance work to ensure in- of rupees. Suresh Mengde, Deputy tor Jayant Rajurkar, Sachin Dhage and frastructure upkeep and safety of its Commissioner of Police, Circle-1, said his team under the guidance of senior passengers on Sunday 24th January, the gang was involved in nine cases in police inspector, Sanjeev Dhumal 2021. The details are as below: Mumbai and Navi Mumbai. started investigating the case. The in- A) Thane-Vashi / Nerul UP and The four arrested in the case are vestigation revealed that the gang had DN Trans-Harbour lines Shridhar Narola (43), Satyen Yashwant tried to open a new fake account in From: 10.12 am to 4.10 pm Padwal alias Sanjay Sunil Sawant a bank. Based on the available docu- DN Trans-Harbour line services (45), Hitesh Ved alias Sanjay Sunil ments and technical investigation, the to Vashi/Nerul/Panvel leaving Thane Sawant (50) and Pawan Sinha alias police found the main accused and from 10.35 am to 4.19 pm will remain Ajay Shetty (45). The members of this pursued him for 3 to 4 months and cancelled. UP Trans-Harbour line gang used fake PAN card, Aadhaar arrested Shridhar Narola from Mira services to Thane leaving Panvel/ card and opened accounts in various Road. During interrogation Narola Nerul/Vashi from 10.12 am to 4.09 banks to avail loans. The gang would revealed the names of Satyen Padwal, pm will remain cancelled. For representational purpose only then arrange a deal to buy flat from a Hitesh Ved alias Sanjay and Pawan Trans-Harbour line passengers builder, pay him a token amount of Sinha alias Ajay. are permitted to travel via Harbour Mulund.UP Fast line services leav- Rs 2 lakh and enter into a sale agree- Meanwhile, a search is on for the line/Main line from 10.00 am to 4.30 ing Thane from 10.46 am to 3.26 pm ment and would ask the builder to woman involved with the gang. An in- pm. will be diverted on UP Slow line at give them time to pay the remaining vestigation has revealed that the gang B) Matunga-Mulund UP and Mulund halting at all stations from money. They later created fake copies had duped ICICI and Bajaj Finance DN Main Fast lines Mulund to Dadar and will arrive des- of agreement with the builder and ap- companies as well. Although 9 crimes From: 10.46 am to 3.26 pm tination 15 minutes behind schedule. plied to various banks as well as non- committed by the gang have been un- DN Fast line services leaving Fast services beyond Dadar will be banking finance companies for loans. covered, the gang, it is speculated may Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Termi- rediverted on UP Fast line at Parel. Once the verification was completed have cheated several banks in Mum- nus Mumbai from 10.25 am to 3.21 Passengers are requested to bear and the loan was passed, the gang bai, Navi Mumbai area in a similar pm will be diverted on DN Slow line with the Railway Administration for diverted the money to another fake manner, said Deputy Commissioner at Matunga, halting at all stations the inconvenience caused. account opened by them and would of Police Suresh Mengde. 3 crore citizens were served Shivbhojan Two accused in Thane jewellery shop Thali in a year: Chhagan Bhujbal robbery nabbed by APMC police By Crime Reporter them. They found gold the two confessed to he APMC police jewellery worth about have looted jewellery MVA government had started the scheme Thave arrested two Rs 3 lakh 67 thousand from the shop on Janu- members of a gang who from their possession. ary 15, when the jewel- with an aim to help poor citizens broke into a jeweller's During interrogation, lery shop was closed. shop in Thane's Vartak By Chandrashekhar Hendve government, was started state and the scheme is Nagar area and stole rom 26th Janu- so that the poor farmers, being implemented till PUBLIC NOTICE jewellery worth Rs ary, 2020 till 20th labourers and students the taluka level. Notice is given to people at large that, my client Shri. Babulal F 1 crore 37 lakh. The Kothari, R/o Room No.104, Krishna Tower, Uran Naka, Near January, 2021, around of the state do not go Under this scheme, police have also seized Panvel Hospital, Old Panvel – 410206 had purchased the below three crore people were hungry. The scheme 79,918 thalis were described Shop in the name of his brother Jain Mithalal Chunilal jewellery worth Rs 3 served Shivbhojan thali was launched in the served in January, Kothari. lakh 67 thousand. The in the state of Maha- state on January 26, 4,67,869 in February, DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY accused have been Shop No.15, Plot No.264, Gitanjali Beauty Towers Co-op. Hsg. rashtra, said Minister 2020. The thali was 5,78,031 people in handed over to Vartak Soc., Uran Naka, Old Panvel, Tal.Panvel, Dist.Raigad, for Food, Civil Supplies priced at Rs. 10, how- the month of March, Area 21.56 Sq. Mtr. Nagar police, said and Consumer Protec- ever, in the backdrop of 24,99,257 in April, The said building i.e. Gitanjali Beauty Towers Co-op. Hsg. Soc. Suresh Mengde, Deputy is undertaken for redevelopment. The said shop is in the posses- tion, Chhagan Bhujbal. the Covid 19 pandemic, 33,84,040 in May and Commissioner of Po- sion of my client. While possessing the said Shop the Society As per the sugges- the rate was reduced to 30,96,232 thalis were lice, Circle-1. had entered the names of Mr. Sandip S/o Mithalal Kothari & Mr. tion from Chief Minis- 5. The discounted rate served in June. “So Shailesh S/o Mithalal Kothari without due verification. My client APMC police ter Uddhav Thackeray, will be applicable till far, over three crore has all rights, title & interest in the said Shop and the society sub-inspector Sharad has in collusion with the Mr. Sandip S/o Mithalal Kothari & Mr. Shiv Bhojan Yojana, an March, 2021. people have been served Awhad, police constable Shailesh S/o Mithalal Kothari entered their names in the soci- ambitious programme There are 848 Shiv Shivbhojan Thali,” said ety records. For that purpose my client has decided to challenge Ashok Khaire and their of Mahavikas Aghadi Bhojan centres in the Bhujbal. the said transaction in the Competent Court of Law. Therefore, team were patrolling at it is requested to people at large, not to enter any type of agree- Mafco Market, Waarna ment, contract, deed with Mr. Sandip S/o Mithalal Kothari & Mr. Suicide attempt by tried to commit suicide the gate of the Commis- Shailesh S/o Mithalal Kothari. If any person/s, firm, legal entity a man foiled... by pouring diesel on sionerate of Police and Circle last Wednesday entered into any type of agreement with them, then he/they will Continued from page...3 himself in front of the was later handed over to when two persons were be responsible for the same and my client has to take just & Upon learning this, on gate of the Police Com- the CBD police. found wandering in the necessary legal action against him/them. area. When the police Sd/- Thursday afternoon, Ni- missionerate. The police speculate Adv. Vinod Subhash Yeole tin Ranjane reached the Nitin Ranjane was that Ranjane must have stopped them, they fled. 12, Prabhat Centre(Annex), Sector-1A, Police Commissionerate immediately arrested by taken the step following The police officials Date: 23-01-2021 CBD-Belapur, Navi Mumbai – 400614 Place : Navi Mumbai Cell No.9320021604 at CBD with diesel and the police stationed at fear of police action. then chased and caught 8 Saturday, 23 January 2021 Navi Mumbai Traffic Department Ulwe Social Group demands launches ‘One Day with Police’ initiative starting of local trains for all Noted Bollywood singer NGO has threatened agitation on Shankar Mahadevan regulated traffic 24th January at Bamandongiri station By Abhitash D.Singh tience is over. We have of local train services he Ulwe Social been hearing from the for all. Together we can TGroup, a Non-Gov- first week of September pressurise the railway ernmental Organization that the local trains will authorities and also the (NGO), which is in- be started for all very state government to take volved in raising various soon. But even now, positive step in starting issues of the residents of general public is not al- local trains for all.” Ulwe and Navi Mumbai, lowed to board local Arun Srivastava, a have threatened to stage trains. As the number of resident of Sector-8, protest at Bamandongiri commuters are high, the Ulwe said, "For me trav- station on Sunday 24th BEST and NMMT buses elling by bus and Ola is January, 2021 if local are running to the full becoming an expensive trains for general public capacity. If all the activi- affair. Like other citi- are not started zens, I am also ea- soon. gerly waiting for Presently, the the train services railway authori- to resume for the ties are allowing general public. only the essential Already the pan- By Vikram Gaikwad Road Safety Campaign van himself took to the service providers demic has broken oted Bollywood undertaken by the Navi streets and became a along with wom- our spending ca- Nsinger and compos- Mumbai Traffic Depart- traffic policeman and en to board trains pacity and now er, Shankar Mahadevan ment from 18th January regulated the traffic. He on scheduled the travelling ex- on Friday, 22nd January to 17th February. Dur- also thanked the driv- time. Recently, penses is burning launched an innovative ing the campaign the ers for following traf- the lawyers too hole in our pock- initiative called ‘One traffic department has fic rules and gave them have been allowed to use ties have resumed opera- et. The state government Day with Police’ which organised various pro- roses and ‘Thank You’ the local trains. The resi- tion, why the local trains should take the call to was undertaken by the grammes with an aim cards. dents feel that the local are allowed for only few start the local train for Navi Mumbai Traffic to spread awareness Police Commissioner train services should be selected people?" general public at the Department to create amongst motorists. Bipin Kumar Singh said started for general public Bhandari added, earliest. The railway au- awareness among the ‘One Day with Po- that it was impossible to as well. "We have planned to thorities and government citizens about the traffic lice’ is an innovative ini- regulate traffic without Vikrant Bhandari, a stage protest in front of should together discuss rules. Shankar Mahade- tiative, which aims to in- the participation of the social activist from Navi Bamandongiri station and come up with a sys- van himself became a volve maximum number citizens. He also urged Mumbai and a resident on Sunday 24th January, tem to manage the crowd traffic policeman and of citizens in the road the citizens to abide by of Ulwe said, "The gen- 2021. We appeal and re- at the railway stations regulated traffic. Navi safety campaign and the traffic rules and co- eral public have waited quest the citizens to join and also inside the trains Mumbai Commissioner create an accident-free operate in making the long for the local trains us in our protest and de- if the local trains are per- of Police Bipin Kumar society. Through this city accident free. to start but now their pa- mand for the resumption mitted for all." Singh, Joint Commis- initiative, citizens will Purushottam Karad, sioner of Police Jai Jad- get an opportunity to be- Deputy Commissioner hav, Circle-1 Deputy come traffic police and of Police, Traffic, said, CIDCO allots plot at Kharghar to Haj Committee Commissioner of Police, regulate traffic for a day. “Road Safety campaign Suresh Mengde, Deputy Speaking during the is being implemented to for setting up Haj House and seasonal office Commissioner of Police occasion, Shankar Ma- make the society acci- he City and Industrial Develop- for the Haj pilgrims in India and have (Traffic) Purushottam hadevan appealed to the dent free.” Tment Corporation (CIDCO) has the administration co-ordination with Karad were present on citizens to participate Police officers and decided to allot plot no. 1A at sector the State or Union Territory Haj Com- the occasion. in the initiative and fol- employees of the trans- 38, Kharghar to Indian Haj Committee mittees. From October 2016, the work The initiative is part low the traffic rules. To port branch were present for setting up Haj house and seasonal related to the management of Haj pil- of the ongoing annual motive others, Mahade- on the occasion. office. The plot having its proximity grimage has been transferred to Minis- with the proposed Navi Mumbai Inter- try of Minority Affairs. national Airport will be beneficial for “CIDCO had received a letter from the people intending for Haj pilgrim- Additional Secretary, Ministry of Mi- age. nority Affairs, Government of India, Millions of Muslims from across with a request to allocate 5 acres of land the world visit Mecca and Medina preferably near NMIA for Haj House at Saudi Arabia for Haj pilgrimage. and seasonal office of Haj Committee. Since the year 1927, the Haj Commit- Accordingly, CIDCO has approved to tee Bombay has been facilitating the allot plot no. 3A measuring 6000 sq arrangements for the Muslims from m at Sector – 38, Kharghar with lease India to undertake the journey to Saudi premium payable Rs. 14,21,94,000/- Arabia to perform Haj. Haj Commit- along with applicable Miscellaneous Officials of Balaji Sadan Society in Sector 44A, Ward No. 111 met Datta Ghangale and discussed tee is a statutory body formed under charges and taxes for setting up Haj civic issues in the society. The office bearers of the Society also thanked Datta Ghangale for his the Act of Parliament and is empow- house and seasonal office,” said Priya social work during the Covid 19 pandemic and wished him well in his future endeavours. ered to make necessary arrangements Ritambe, PRO, CIDCO. 4Vol. 24 4 No 33 4Navi Mumbai 4 23 - 29 january 2021 4RNI No. 71478/97 4Pages 4 4Price 2/- CIDCO to develop NM aerocity as gateway to business capital of India Land acquisition process has been completed; master plan, financial assessment, marketing plans will be taken up soon irports, world over, synergistic with it and Aare being devel- holistic to our vision oped as economic hubs for the Navi Mumbai and are increasingly project,” said Dr. San- being recognized as jay Mukherjee, Vice gateways to regional Chairman and Manag- development. With ing Director, CIDCO. an aim to harness the The aerocity is potential of the Navi being planned to ac- Mumbai International commodate financial Airport (NMIA) as services, corporate an economic engine, offices, export oriented the City and Industrial “We have completed services, aero centric Development Corpo- the land acquisition warehousing along ration (CIDCO) has process for aerocity, with hotels, hospitals, decided to develop a as of now, and have residential and enter- modern aerocity, abut- divided the land into tainment facilities, ting NMIA, covering four pockets. We intend generating an employ- an area of about 270 to develop the aerocity hectares. Navi Mumbai aerocity’s concept master plan. in conjunction with the Continued on page... 2 NMIA and plan it to be NMMT's ITMS system bags Navi Mumbai gets LED traffic National Award poles- A first in the city here is yet another occasion. categories: Outstanding Tfeather in the cap The Janaagraha State, Municipal Cor- Underpasses and under bridges on Sion-Panvel Highway of the Navi Mumbai Centre for Citizenship poration, Civic Orga- are also being painted and illuminated Municipal Transport (NMMT), an undertak- ith an aim to ing of the Navi Mumbai Wmake the traf- Municipal Corporation fic lights visible to (NMMC). The transport the motorists from far body has received the away, thus reduce the coveted Janaagraha City chances of road acci- Governance Awards dents, the Navi Mumbai 2020, for its Integrated Municipal Corporation Transport Management (NMMC) is fitting the System (ITMS). The traffic poles with LED award was presented lights, the first of its by Union Minister for kind initiative in the Housing and Urban satellite city. In the new traffic junctions in the “NMMC along with Development, Hardeep ‘aesthetic traffic sig- city. This system is the traffic department Singh Puri. NMMC nals’, the complete pole widely prevalent in has identified the main commissioner, Abhi- lights up with every western countries and is traffic junctions where jit Bangar accepted the and Democracy, which nization, State Election light change. popular for its aesthetic this system will be award in a special online aims to uplift the liv- Commission and State “Presently, NMMC appeal and improved installed. LED traffic ceremony. Transport ing standards of citizens Financial Commission. plans to install the LED traffic light visibility,” poles have already been Manager, Shirish Arad- and cities, presents the lights on the traffic said NMMC Commis- wad was present on the awards nationally in five Continued on page... 2 poles at all the major sioner, Abhijit Bangar. Continued on page... 3 2 23 - 29 January 2021 Big boost for Khadi artisans with Editorial Railway’s Rs 49-crore purchase order Issue: 33 23 - 29 JanAURY 2021 to KVIC during Covid-19 lockdown Drive against drunken driving By Chandrashekhar Hendve and August while it purchased Khadi hadi activities got a major push products worth Rs 13.01 crore in the n the recent past, road accidents riously implemented. during the last year that largely months of October and November. involving two wheeler riders are The use of helmets mitigates to K I remained affected due to the Covid-19 KVIC Chairman, Vinai Kumar increasing at an alarming pace all a large extent the fatality of the ac- lockdown, thanks to a huge purchase Saxena thanked Railway Minister, over the place. While rash driving, cidents. It is difficult to understand order worth Rs 48.90 crore from the Piyush Goyal for supporting Khadi ar- violation of traffic rules etc. are why this is not being followed by Indian Railway. While the railways tisans by placing large orders to KVIC. the prime reasons for the increase the motorists themselves when the purchased Khadi goods worth Rs 8.48 “During the pandemic, KVIC faced in the road accidents, driving after rule has been framed for their own crore in December 2020 alone; it sub- the biggest challenge of sustaining consuming liquor is another major safety? Probably, it is the tendency stantially created employment and employment and livelihood of the arti- cause, which has not been seriously to defy rules, which forces us not to income for Khadi artisans during the sans. While KVIC engaged its artisans considered till now. follow rules and regulations. Ear- testing times of Covid-19. in making Khadi masks during the Long smooth stretches like the lier, rules of compulsory wearing of The purchase orders from Indian pandemic; it simultaneously received Palm Beach Marg allow the drivers seat belts while driving four wheel- Railways directly benefited arti- bulk orders from the railways to push the accelerators just for the ers or prohibiting talking on mobile sans registered with 82 Kha- too that kept Khadi’s spin- thrill. The desire becomes stronger, phones while driving, also could di Institutions across the ning wheel on the move. especially amongst youngsters, af- not be implemented strictly due to country that are engaged This meant additional ter getting tipsy, or in the company callous nature of the motorists and in production of mate- employment and income of friends. It is seen that usually the enforcing authorities. It is high- rial like sheeting cloth, for the artisans which whenever there is serious accident, ly essential that in view of the rising towels, bed sheet, flag helped them overcome one of the drivers is in drunken accidents, the motorists themselves banner, sponge clothes, the financial distress state. So far, in the absence of prop- realize the gravity of drunken driv- Dosuti Cotton Khadi, and support the country's er equipment, the RTO officials ing and the peril of not wearing bunting clothes and oth- economy,” Saxena said. were unable to penalize the offend- helmets. The authorities on their ers. Apart from supporting ers. Now equipped with breath ana- part, should continue their drives as During the period from May Khadi through direct purchases, lyzers, the task has become easier. these would help in instilling traffic 2020 to December 2020 (till December Railways have also implemented pol- These drives should be conducted discipline amongst the motorists. 21), Indian Railways procured Khadi icy decisions to strengthen Khadi arti- periodically especially at strategic Only traffic discipline coupled with material worth Rs 48.90 crore which sans. In one such move, Railways have locations. If implemented strictly, it safety devices such as helmets and kept Khadi activities going during the designated 400 railway stations where would help in curbing the tendency seat belts can save precious lives. pandemic. Interestingly, Indian Rail- only earthenware is used for selling to drive after consuming liquor. Further, the proposal of the RTO to ways purchased goods worth Rs 19.80 food and beverages to passengers and Along with stringent measures install electronic message boards crore from Khadi in the months of thus a major boost to the potters trained against drunken drivers, the RTO is a good step. This would not only May and June when the economy had by KVIC under Kumhar Sashaktikaran should also initiate action for not help in curbing traffic congestion taken a severe hit due to lockdown. Yojana. The Railway Ministry is in the wearing helmets. While the All by guiding the motorists to avoid Similarly, railways procured Khadi process of notifying another 100 rail- India Road Safety Programme taking the routes with traffic bottle- goods worth Rs 7.42 crore in July way stations as “Plastic-free Stations”. Implementation Committee set up necks, but with the display of social by MOST, has recommended use messages would discourage the mo- of helmets as mandatory for two torists from driving after taking a CIDCO to develop or ‘value added’ hubs. The concept plan wheeler drivers, it has not been se- booze. NM aerocity... The aerocity in Navi has been finalised and Continued from page...1 Mumbai will be devel- a detailed master plan ment potential of 2 to 3 oped keeping in mind along with a detailed NMMT's ITMS system system. The system timing of the air-condi- lakhs. Considering the the requirements of design of the facilities, bags National... provides proper control tioned and general buses height limitation due to the passengers, export financial assessment, Continued from page...1 over NMMT buses ply- on all the routes oper- the closeness of the air- houses, warehousing marketing plans will be NMMT submitted its ing on a daily basis as ated under the system is port, the total built up needs etc. Passengers, taken up shortly. nomination for its ITMS well as drivers. being made available to area is expected to be who are coming to city “The state govern- system. “The main objec- the passengers through about 50 million sq.ft. for a short period, need ment has brought out a NMMT has devel- tive of ITMS is to man- a separate mobile app The infrastructure will not come to the main uniform development oped a state-of-the-art age and plan the traffic, called NMMT bus track- be planned and devel- city at all and can stay control rules, which ITMS project under based on the informa- er. This allows the buses oped as state-of-the in the aerocity itself. is almost similar to which a command & tion analysis received, to be connected via GPS art facilities for Smart This cuts down on the global floor space control centre have been thus providing a passen- with the location of each cities. travel time and makes it index. The same will be set up at the headquar- ger-oriented, timely and bus, bus arrival and de- “Cities worldwide convenient and eco- followed while develop- ters at CBD, Belapur. reliable service. Under parture times, bus track- are unlocking the latent nomical for them,” said ing the aerocity. Fur- More than 500 buses this project, 'mobile e- ing in the mobile app as development potential Geetha Ajit Pillai, Proj- ther, utility ducts will of the transport wing, as ticket' and 'multipurpose well as the message of in surrounding proper- ect Director (Corporate be provided to ensure well as depots at Turbhe, new smart card' services which bus you are trav- ties, leveraging local Projects) & Airport I/c. that roads are not dug Asudgaon and Ghansoli have been launched. eling in,” said Aradwad. assets and regional eco- Once developed, the whenever maintenance and 14 control rooms This makes the service Currently, more than nomic strengths, and aerocity will be one of is required and the resi- are directly connected of the transport proj- one lakh passengers are uniquely positioning the central attractions dents are not inconve- with this central con- ect more useful to the using this mobile app their airports as passen- of the city, with round nienced,” said a senior trol room through GPS passengers. The exact service. ger hubs, cargo hubs, the clock activities. official from CIDCO.

Printed and owned by Kailash Shankarlalji Gindodia Published by Shiv Kailash Gindodia Editor: Varda Sharma Printed at Siddhakala Print Media & Publications Pvt. Ltd. Plot No. W-230, T.T.C. Ind. Area, MIDC, Khairane, Navi Mumbai – 400 710 and published at 1313/1314, 13th Floor, Real Tech Park, Plot No. 39/2, Sec. 30A, Vashi, Navi Mumbai 400 703. • RNI No. 71478/97 • ABC Certificte No. 133/2107 Phone : 2087 0513 / 2781 5380 e-mail : [email protected] website : www.newsband.in 3 23 - 29 January 2021 MP Rajan Vichare demands Ginger a day keeps immediate redressal of problems at sicknesses away railway stations in the city eople have used ginger often you eat this spice, the Pin cooking and medi- more benefits your body cines since ancient times. It gets, and the healthier you is a popular home remedy become. for nausea, stomach pain Eating ginger every day and other health issues. doesn’t mean chewing on a Ginger is a flower- piece of ginger every day of ing plant that originated in By Jubel D’Cruz the month. You can incor- South-east Asia. It is among porate small pieces of this the healthiest (and most delicious) spice in your tea, meals and snacks. spices on the planet. Ginger is a major content in ev- It belongs to the Zingiberaceae ery traditional recipe for a cold or family, and it’s closely related to tur- the flu. The powerful spice can help meric, cardamom, and galangal. you recover from the precipice of By Chandrashekhar Hendve perintending Engineer, the parking lot should The rhizome (underground part a bad cold and protect you against P Rajan Vichare K U Patil, Executive be towed away with the of the stem) is the part commonly catching one in the first place. Mhas directed the Engineer Senior police help of local police and used as a spice. It is often called gin- Ginger’s antioxidant and anti-in- City and Industrial De- inspectors from all the a passenger shed and ger root or, simply, ginger. flammatory properties boost the im- velopment Corporation railway stations as well rickshaw stand should Ginger can be used fresh, dried, mune system and prevent you from (CIDCO) and Railway as senior railway police be developed near the powdered, or as an oil or juice. It is a catching some illnesses and viruses officials to take im- were present. ticket window. very common ingredient in recipes. too. mediate action on the The inspection tour He also directed the Ginger is one spice that is highly Ginger also helps relieve men- problems at the railway started from Airoli rail- railway authorities to under-rated all over the world. We strual pain and eating it every day stations developed way station. MP Rajan restart the closed ATV know that it is a great spice for meals, may help make it easier for you by CIDCO in Navi Vichare visited the machines and reopen and is used for when it is that Mumbai. On Monday, railway stations where the closed ticket win- the famous gin- time of the MP Rajan Vichare had there are more prob- dows. ger tea, ginger- month. Ginger organized an inspec- lems and highlighted District Chief bread, and the works well to tion tour of 11 railway these problems to the Vdarkanath Bhoir, City like, but some relieve abdomi- stations developed officials. He ordered Chief Pravin Mhatre, people don’t nal pains, so by CIDCO in Navi toilets for women Former Councilor know how there is a lot to Mumbai. During this should be provided in MK Madhavi, Mamit much of a big gain from this inspection tour, ADRM all the railway stations. Chowgule, Deputy City deal it is. spice. of Railways Ashitosh He also directed that Chief Mangesh Salvi, Nutrition- Ginger con- Gupta, Chief Engineer all the railway stations Raju Patil, Suryakant ists have often asked us to eat lots tains powerful anti-inflammatory of Railways Pakhare, should be painted and Madhavi, Nana Naik, of fruits and vegetables, but some properties that reduce symptoms re- HS Patil, Co-Managing repaired. He instructed Division Head Ashok might have failed to mention that lated to arthritis, reduce inflamma- Director of CIDCO, the officers to provide Jadhav, Bahadur Bisht, spices like ginger are unbelievably tory elements in the blood, reduce Rajendra Dhayatkar, seating facilities, fans, Hon'ble Corporator healthy. Hence, we should add them swellings, and reduce other diseas- Chief Engineer Railway lights, water coolers Karan Madhavi, Chetan to the vegetables and other healthy es’ risk. Project, Sheila Quran- and garbage bins. Naik and other Shiv things that we eat daily. If you suffer from constipation karan of Additional MP Rajan Vichare Sainiks and Yuvasena Ginger is a strong spice with and painful bowel movement every Chief Engineer Cir- also suggested that the office bearers were great taste and lots of medicinal time, then making ginger a part of cle-3, SS Misale, Su- unattended vehicles at present in large number. value. It has been used to cure lots your daily consumption can right of ailments and health conditions the situation and help you make the Navi Mumbai gets In addition to this, surface area,” said Din- for many centuries. It is a nutrient- process easier. LED traffic poles... NMMC is also paint- kar Shah, a resident of dense spice that contains lots of vita- The components of ginger help Continued from page...1 ing and illuminating Nerul. mins, minerals, and components like reduce the triglycerides levels in the installed at various junc- the underpasses in Navi “LED traffic lights shogaol, gingerol, and zingiberene. blood and protect you from ‘bad’ or tions on the Palm Beach Mumbai and also under are also aesthetically It is an immune booster, improves LDL cholesterol. Taking ginger ev- Marg. At several other bridges on Sion- Panvel appealing. The entire brain functions, and has anti-diabet- ery day invariably saves you from places, synchronising Highway, informed Mr. area lights up with the ic functions. inflamed arteries, heart attacks, and work with the traffic Lad. change in traffic lights. Shogaol is a cancer-preventive stroke. signal system is being The residents are in The underpasses have substance, and its analgesic powers Pregnant women, chemo pa- undertaken,” said Sunil praise for this initiative. become extremely beau- also protect one against heart dis- tients, and any other person who Lad, executive engineer, “Unlike the previous tiful. NMMC is cer- eases. feels nauseous often can get relief electrical department, setting of traffic sig- tainly leaving no stones Gingerol reduces inflammation by consuming ginger every day. NMMC. nal lights, the current unturned in ensuring and other swellings in the joints Whether you opt to consume ginger The project which endeavour makes for that it bags number one and body. Its bio-active functions tea, chew the spice directly, or place will cost Rs. 50 lakhs improved traffic light position in all aspects,” include reducing nausea and vomit- it in your meal, it will reduce your is likely to be complete visibility as the light said Sudha Srinivas, a ing, especially as it concerns morn- feelings of nausea in no time. within two months. parameter covers larger resident of Vashi. ing sickness. Ginger has components that work Zingiberene is the substance re- wonders to ease limb and muscle pain. Attention readers: While every effort is made to check the genuineness sponsible for the typical ginger fla- If you suffer from recurring pains, of party/parties inserting ads in this paper, we cannot be held responsible for vour, and it supports digestion. eating ginger every day will gradu- the truthfulness of its contents. The publishers, Editor and/or the staff cannot be There are several benefits asso- ally ease the pain until it disappears. held responsible for any loss or damage due to transactions that they may enter ciated with eating ginger. The more The writer is a freelancer into guided by the ads. 4 23 - 29 January 2021 MSEDCL officials meet consumers directly MVA wins elections in 13 gram to solve queries in ward no 64 Vashi panchayats in Panvel and 4 in Uran All queries will be solved in a span of Both MVA & BJP claim victory in majority seats 3-4 days, said MSEDCL official across the state in gram panchayat elections By Abhitash D.Singh out of the six, is really a 15th January, 2021 poll- By Ryhea George also written down the done in order to solve the n the 24 Gram big achievement for the ing was held for 1,25,709 o redress the griev- consumer numbers and issues of the consumers. IPanchayat elections MVA government. Even seats, for which nomina- Tances of the con- contact numbers for To address the grievanc- (in two seats candidates though gram panchayat tions were received from sumers of the Maha- speedy work. es of the consumers in were elected unop- elections are not based 3,56,221 candidates. A rashtra State Electricity “During the lock- ward no. 64, Vashi, we posed) that were held on party symbols but total of 2,41,598 candi- Distribution Company down, many consum- decided conduct a meet- in Panvel and Uran ta- people have clearly dates were in the race, Ltd. (MSEDCL), a meet- ers had issues with the ing of the MSEDCL of- luka, the Maha Vikas shown their trust in the post scrutiny and with- ing was held in ward no. power bills and we even ficials with the people,” Aghadi (MVA) claims 64 Vashi. The officials complained about these said corporator, Divya to have won in 13 Gram of the MSEDCL directly problems to the Execu- Gaikwad. panchayats while the met the consumers of tive Engineer of MSED- The MSEDCL of- Bharatiya Janata Party the ward and heard (BJP) claims victory in their queries and com- 11 Gram Panchayats. plaints. The meeting In Uran taluka gram was conducted with panchayat, MVA won the help of corporator in four while BJP suc- Divya Vaibhav Gaik- ceeded in winning only wad of ward no 64 on in one Gram Panchayat. 19th January 2021, at Shiv-Sena senior Karmaveer Bhaurao leader and former MLA leadership of Uddhav drawal of nominations. Patil Garden, Oppo- from Uran constituency, Thackeray. This is in- As many as 26,718 of site MGM hospital, Manohar Bhoir said, deed the biggest gain these candidates faced sector-4, Vashi. "The people of Uran for Shiv-Sena. I think no rivals. Hence, they Around 54 people constituency have cho- in the upcoming Navi were declared elected discussed their vari- sen the leadership of Mumbai Municipal Cor- unopposed. ous queries with the CL and other officials. ficials also informed Uddhav Thackeray and poration’s (NMMC) and Congress claims MSEDCL deputy engi- There are frequent shut- about the various apps have lauded his efforts Brihanmumbai Munici- to have won in around neer, Ravindra Jhadav. downs on Fridays in our through which the con- in handling the situa- pal Corportion’s (BMC) 4000 gram panchayat There were queries re- ward and as the chil- sumers can ask queries tion during the corona- elections too, Shiv-Sena while MVA claims to lated to meter problems, dren are having online and complaints to the virus pandemic. To win will perform better." have won 80 percent issues regarding elec- lectures and people are officials directly. The in four gram panchayat Earlier On Friday seats. tricity bills etc. The offi- working from home, we app also provides con- cials assured that all the requested them to shift sumer’s bill history. The queries will be solved the shutdowns to Sun- two apps that are used Covid Relief and Welfare within the span of 3-4 days. It is a continuous are MahaVitaran app days. The officials have process that needs to be and Viewmybill app. activity organised Motorcycle Helmet Rally held in Uran Dream and Believe Foundation distributes essentials to the needy

By Dinesh Pawar Regional Transport Dhanraj Shinde, Motorcycle Office, Panvel, flagged Sachin Polade and o help the needy and provide finalist of the International Glamour A Helmet Rally of the rally. About 70 Shri Ekveera Motor Tthem with essential items, Dream Project, Miss Teen India 2020-21, Ms. was held at Uran on motorcyclists partici- Training School, Uran and Believe Foundation organised a Asmi Bhide, finalist of the Internation- Wednesday, 20th pated in the rally. Motor Training School, Covid Relief and Welfare activity pro- al Glamour Project Miss India 2020- January. The rally was Guide book on traf- Harihareshwar Motor gramme in Dombivili recently by Dr. 21, Ms. Mohika Gadre and finalist of organised to create fic rules and rose flow- Training School, Shri Akshata Prabhu Puranik and Dr. Swa- the International Glamour Project Mrs road safety awareness ers were given to the Ganesh Motor Training roop Puranik. India 2020-21, Mrs Amruta Diwan. amongst motorist un- participants. Valuable School, the founder of Food grains, books, stationery and Present during the distribution der the ongoing Road guidance was given by Raghoba Motor Train- school items, masks were distributed event were the representatives from Safety campaign. Regional Motor Ve- ing School as well as a to more than 100 families belonging Dream and Believe Foundation Dinesh Bagul, Mo- hicle Inspector Dinesh large number of motor- to the low socio-economic strata. The Anushka Gosavi, Vrunda Potdar and tor Vehicle Inspector, Bagul. cyclists were present. Guests of Honour for this event were Priyanka Sonkar.