NEWS IN Nurses from Navi Mumbai to BRIEF GVK signs agreement join in statewide agitation, says President Vijay Patil City receives with Adani Group in The nurses will be staging protest from 2709.62 mm rainfall in 24 September 1 by wearing black ribbons hours relation with NMIA but will continue their work so that Covid- From 30th Au- 19 patients are not affected by the strike gust (8.30 a.m.) till By: Abhitash D.Singh 31st August (8.30 NAVI By:Chandrashekhar Hendve this regard. For the a.m.), Navi Mumbai MUMBAI: The Navi NAVI MUMBAI: past six months, Mumbai International received 2709.62 mm The nurses from nurses in Navi of rainfall. The high- Airport (NMIA) project Navi Mumbai will be Mumbai have been est rainfall was re- is getting delayed from corded in Belapur last many years for var- joining in the state- serving as corona (63.40 mm) followed ious reasons. Now, wide agitation warriors. by Vashi (28.90mm), Adani Group has been starting from Sep- “Nurses who have Koperkhairane given the responsibility tember 1, 2020. The not been transferred (27.30 mm), Nerul of completing the agitation has been for fifteen years (22.40 mm) and Airo- NMIA project. The called following should be replaced li with 20.60 mm. project which was ear- pending demands like immediately. The Morbe dam received lier given to GVK permanent posting, promotion which has a total of 2496.20 Group was taken back Adani Group and tions of co-operation in more leaves and risk not been done for mm of rainfall. The as on 26th June, 2020 agreed to co-operate the agreement signed allowance while on years should be done dam level has now Central Bureau of In- with Adani Airport between GVK and Covid 19 duty etc. on the basis of seniori- touched 85.59 meter. vestigation (CBI) regis- Holdings Limited Adani Group include: “The nurses from ty and permanent Uran tered case against GVK (“AAHL”), which the 1. Acquisition of Navi Mumbai will appointments should Covid-19: Group regarding its cre- flagship holding compa- debt by Adani from var- join in the agitation. be made on the posts 1363 people dentials. On 31st Au- ny of Adani Group for ious GVK lenders in- However, their duty lying vacant. The test positive gust, 2020 GVK signed its airports business. cluding the Goldman towards the sick will nurses should be an agreement with The term and condi- till date Cont. on pg. 2 not be affected. They given a DA allowance On Sunday and will serve their of Rs. 300 per day and Monday, 29 people patients wearing a should be declared as tested positive for Charity, online cultural black ribbon”, said Covid Warriors. They Covid-19 in Uran President Vijay Patil, should be allowed free Taluka taking the events mark Onam Navi Mumbai Munic- bus passes etc. The tally to 1363. Of ipal Corporation Navi Mumbai Munici- these, 1124 have celebration in the city Employees Officers pal Corporation been cured and dis- Union. Employees Officers charged. 174 corona Patil further said Union has made positive patients are that the Navi Mum- demands to the undergoing treat- bai Municipal Corpo- Commissioner of the ment and 65 corona ration Employees Navi Mumbai Munici- positive patients Officers Union has pal Corporation,” have died till date, issued a statement in informed Patil. said Uran Tehsildar Bhausaheb Andhare.

Kharghar Kerala Samajam celebrates Onam with the Jyothis Care Centre, Roinjen Village, Taloja. By: Meena R. Prashant id-19 pandemic. People King Mahabali to the NAVI MUMBAI: largely celebrated lands and people he pre- Keralites celebrated Thiruvonam, which viously ruled, indoors. a low-key Onam on commemorates the vis- Various malayali Monday amid the Cov- it of the righteous king Cont. on pg. 2 www.newsband.in | [email protected] 2 Tuesday, 1 September 2020 GVK signs.... Cont. from pg. 1 NM AAP felicitate Sachs led consortium and HDFC. 2. Release GVK of various obligations, securi- ties and Corporate Guarantees given in respect of debt to be acquired by Adani. cleanliness crusaders 3. The ability for Adani to convert the acquired debt to equity of GVKADL on mutually agreed terms, subject to obtaining necessary regulatory Sanitation workers were felicitated for approvals. 4. Infusion of funds by Adani into Mumbai In- their efforts in keeping the city clean ternational Airport Limited to provide liquidity support. By Abhitash D.Singh 5. Achieving Financial Closure of the Navi NAVI Mumbai International Airport project by Adani at the earliest in order to commence construction. MUMBAI: Recognizing Dr. GVK Reddy, Founder and Chairman of GVK the crucial role while commenting on the development with the played by the media said, “The aviation industry has been se- sanitation depart- verely impacted by COVID-19, setting it back by ment, Aam Aadmi many years and this has impacted the financials Party (AAP), Navi of Mumbai International Airport Limited. It was Mumbai wings therefore important, that we bring in a financially decided to felicitate strong investor in the shortest possible time to them on Monday, improve the financial position of MIAL, as well as 31st August, 2020. to help achieve Financial Closure of the Navi Mumbai International Airport project, which is a Speaking with the project of national importance. It is under these Newsband corre- circumstances that we agreed to cooperate with spondent Pramod Adani so as to achieve these twin objectives. Fur- Mahajan, Convenor ther, when the transaction is consummated, which of the AAP, Navi is subject to customary approvals, we would be re- Mumbai said, “All ducing a significant portion of liabilities to our lend- senior and junior ers, which is of utmost importance to the group”. sanitation staff have tireless efforts put in Tiwari, the newly youth wing Sumit GVK has also notified the National played a key role in by the sanitation elected women’s wing Kotiyan, Purva Investment and Infrastructure Fund and PSP as getting the satellite workers of Navi co-convenor Sulocha- Bhartiya Wing well as Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, collec- tively (“Investors”) that the Transaction Docu- city secure the third Mumbai.” na, Secretary of the Convenor Biju Sah, ments stand terminated, as it is no longer effec- rank in the nation- Present during the legal cell Suvarna IT team secretary tive and implementable. The reason for this deci- wide cleanliness felicitation ceremony Joshi, President of the Abdul Aziz, Social sion was a) the terms of the transaction envis- survey 2019. Aam were AAP Navi Thane youth wing Media Co-convener aged in the Transaction Documents were not im- Admi Party and the Mumbai Convenor Tahir Patel, Subhash Zakir Hussain and plementable and b) the alternative proposals dis- entire Navi Mumbai Pramod Mahajan, Kotiyan, Co-convenor Prakash Mandal and cussed would not provide a resolution to the lend- is grateful for the Treasurer Rupak of the Navi Mumbai others. ers of ADL by the end of August, which was a requirement of our lenders. Charity, online... Cont. from pg. 1 annual Onam fund of Rs. 1 lakh for feeding needy Cancer patients. “This is our 18th Onam samajams in the satellite city too dedicated their celebration and due to the pandemic we decided annual celebration funds towards charity and or- to provide two times meal to Cancer patients liv- ganised online programme for the members to keep ing near Tata Actrec in Kharghar from Atham the spirit high amidst the gloomy Covid period. day i.e. August 22 to September end. Apart from For New Bombay Karaleeya Samaj, Nerul, that we provided Onam Shadya to an orphanage their 36th Onam celebration was all about help- and distributed Onam kits containing vegetables ing the needy. The Samaj which is known to host and other ingredients for making the Onam a grand Onam programme gave it a complete Sadhya,” informed Ramakrishnan MV, secretary miss this year and opted for an online event in- of the Samajam. stead. The Samajam which is celebrating its This year has been testing time for all, says T 36th Onam festival, annually spends 80 percent K Nair, President, New Bombay Karaleeya Sam- on charity and 20 percent on cultural activities, ja. “Thus as a Non-profit organization, we decid- he said, “We have a grand event on Thiruvonam ed to help the needy. During the first three months day. But, this year we had a pookolama i.e. Rangoli of the lockdown, our Samaj distributed food to made of natural flowers online competition on nearly 250 people through the Nerul police sta- Thiruvonam day.” tion. We gave Onam kits of essentials to the needy The special gathering of the 18th Onam cele- Malayalees in the city”. bration for the Seawoods Malayali Samajam was Speaking about the cultural programme and called off amidst the pandemic, said PGR Nair, activities, he said, “We generally have a grand the Joint secretary of the Samajam. Instead, there cultural Onam programme by students from our will be a live Youtube programme on September various classes. However, this year due to restric- 20th, he said. tions, we have decided to have a recorded cultural “Onam is incomplete without the lavish Sadhya. program by our students on September 13th”. New Bombay Karaleeya Samaj, Nerul donated food Thus, we have decided to arrange Sadhya for two Kharghar Kerala Samajam, too dedicated their through Nerul Police station NGOs in the 1 week of September,” he said.

Printed and owned by Kailash Shankarlalji Gindodia Published by Shiv Kailash Gindodia Editor : Varda Sharma Printed at Siddhakala Print Media & Publications Pvt. Ltd. Plot No. W-230, T.T.C. Ind. Area, MIDC, Khairane, Navi Mumbai – 400 710 and published at 1313/1314, 13th Floor, Real Tech Park, Plot No. 39/2, Sec. 30A, Vashi, Navi Mumbai 400 703. • RNI No. MAHENG2007/21778 • Postal Regn. No. NMB/154/2014-16/Vashi MDG Post Office • ABC Certificte No. 133/2106 Phone : 2087 0513 / 2781 5380 Telefax : 2781 5380 e-mail : [email protected] website : www.newsband.in www.newsband.in | [email protected] 3 Tuesday, 1 September 2020 Drunken youth attacks Young man on a motorcycle killed in his friend with a bottle of a collision with an unknown vehicle By: Crime Reporter of Seawoods Sector-27. fied vehicle. beer over trivial dispute NAVI MUMBAI: A He also owns Reliable Ghanshyam fell Patil both live in Parg- Akshay Gharat are not youth returning home Business Pvt. Ltd. in down and the wheel of By: Crime Reporter aon Dungi village and in good terms for the last on a motorcycle from Airoli. Ghanshyam an unknown vehicle hit Navi Mumbai: It are good friends. Last five-six months. Pritam Airoli to Seawoods was had bought an old Pul- him. He was seriously has been revealed that Thursday night, Amit started abusing Amit hit by an unidentified sar-150 motorcycle to injured and died on the Pritam Vishnu Naik, a Patil and Pritam Naik and when Amit warned vehicle and died on the go to work. Ghanshy- spot. After the accident, resident of Pargaon were chatting in front him not to use offensive spot at Turbhe on am was on his way the driver fled from the Dungi village in Panv- of Sakshi Servicing language, Pritam got Thane-Belapur road on home from Seawoods as scene. On receiving in- el, hit his friend Amit Center in the village. angry and picked up a Friday night. Sanpada usual on his motorcycle formation, Sanpada po- Prabhakar Patil with a When Amit realized bottle of beer lying on the police have registered a after leaving work at lice rushed to the spot bottle of beer over a that Pritam was side and hit Amit on the case against an uniden- 10.30 pm last Friday. At and sent Ghanshyam's minor dispute. Amit drunk, he started face and forehead. After tified driver and are around 11 pm, when he body to the municipal Patil, who was critical- avoiding Pritam. At Amit was seriously in- searching for him. reached in front of the hospital in Vashi and ly injured in the attack around 10.30 pm, Am- jured, Pritam Naik fled The deceased has Sharyu motor at Turb- have launched a search received 17 stitches on it's friend Akshay Ghar- from the scene. Amit been identified as Ghan- he on Thane-Belapur for the unidentified his forehead, cheek and at sent him a message then called his friends shyam Bhaskar Ke- road, his motorcycle driver responsible for nose and is undergoing on WhatsApp. Pritam and informed them luskar (24), a resident was hit by an unidenti- the accident. treatment at MGM wanted to know who about the incident. They Hospital. Panvel city had sent message and rushed him to MGM police are searching for when Amit told the Hospital. Amit received The thief who broke into a cop’s Pritam Naik, who fled name of the person, 17 stitches. Panvel city after the incident. Pritam then called Ak- police have registered a The accused Pritam shay. case against Pritam house arrested within 12 hours Naik and injured Amit Pritam Naik and Naik. By: Crime Reporter them with a knife and jumped out of NAVI MUMBAI: Koparkhairane the window and fled. police have arrested a robber within After the case was registered 12 hours of the robbery. The thief had against an unidentified robber, Sub- entered a cop’s house in Ghansoli Sec- Inspector of Police Samrat Wagh and Accused sentenced to tor-4 and attacked him with a knife his team started tracking down the and had fled with a mobile phone. The accused on the instructions of Senior thief has been identified as Arbaaz Sal- Inspector Suryakant Jagdale and In- 10 years RI for killing man Khan, 22. The police have recov- spector Nishikant Vishwakar. The ered the stolen mobile phone from him. thief was caught when he tried to sell an APMC trader in 2017 Arbaaz Khan, a resident of Ghan- the stolen Redmi mobile phone. Dur- soli Sector-1, was arrested on Friday ing interrogation, he confessed to the By: Crime Reporter ever, due to business kar Malusare. morning for breaking into the house crime. NAVI MUMBAI: difficulties in 2017, The murder case of police constable Naik Pandurang The court has remanded him in Shankar Chandra- Shankar Malusare was then heard in the Kadam, who lives on the first floor of police custody till September 1. The kant Malusare, 36, could not pay the trad- District Sessions Ghansoli Sector-4. Kadam’s wife was accused has been involved in mobile who was arrested in er Ashish Dharani who Court in Thane. Dur- asleep when the thief tried to steal the snatching and other thefts in the past connection with the repeatedly asked for his ing the hearing, based mobile phone. Kadam tried to catch too, said Sub-Inspector of Police Sam- stabbing death of Ash- money. Shankar on the available evi- him. However, the thief attacked rat Wagh. ish Kirti Kumar Dha- Malusare owed Rs 4 dence, Justice RM rani, 40, a wholesaler lakh to Ashish. Joshi convicted Shan- at APMC Market, has On the morning of kar Malusare in the BJP supporters stage Ghanta agitation been sentenced to 10 June 28, 2017 Ashish murder case and on years rigorous impris- Dharani called Shan- Friday sentenced him urging the state government to open temples onment (RI) and Rs kar to the masala mar- to 10 years rigorous 1,000 fine by Thane ket and Shankar went imprisonment (RI) District Court Princi- there in the morning. and a fine of Rs 1,000. pal Judge RM Joshi. There Ashish and Also, the heirs of the He has also been or- Shankar got into an deceased Ashish Dha- dered to pay Rs 2 lakh argument. Infuriated, rani have been sen- to the heirs of the de- Shankar stabbed Ash- tenced to be paid Rs 2 ceased. The incident ish with a knife in the lakh and if not paid, took place in June stomach and fled from there will be an exten- 2017 at a market in there. Ashish was crit- sion by another six APMC. ically injured in the at- months of imprison- The deceased Ash- tack and was rushed to ment. ish Kirtikumar Dha- MGM Hospital in Ujwala Moholkar rani was a wholesal- Vashi. During treat- acted as the public By: Chandrashekhar Hendve manded the Mahavikas Ward president er of coconuts and on- ment, however, he died. prosecutor in the case, Navi Mumbai: BJP Aghadi government to Ramesh Narwade, social ions. Shankar Chan- After the incident, Assistant Inspector of wards 96 and 97 orga- open temples as soon as activists Ashok Gandal, drakant Malusare, Shankar Malusare was Police Machhindra nized a ‘Ghanta ‘ agita- possible. Sagar Mohite, Asaram the accused in the arrested by the APMC Kekan as the holding tion at Shiv Mandir in Jansevak Ganesh Shinde, Akshay Shirga- murder, used to buy police station on the officer, Probation Of- Nerul Sector 18A, un- Bhagat said, “When li- onkar, Sujit Bhor, Vishal coconuts from Ashish charge of murder. Po- ficer Women Sub-In- der the leadership of quor shops which have Kandhare, Vijay Pote, Dharani at wholesale lice Inspector Prafulla spector of Police Nerul Mandal Presi- a bad effect on health Rajendra Yevalkar, and used to sell these Vingarde then complet- Ghuge and Assistant dent Raju Tikone and can be opened, a place Pravin Nagre, Ganesh at Byculla. The two ed the investigation Sub-Inspector of Po- Jansevak Ganesh of worship, which gives Khirad, Shashikant had been in business and filed a charge sheet lice SM Kavre acted Bhagat. peace and strength to More, and Ravindra for several years. How- against accused Shan- as the court officer. During the agita- many have been closed. Bhagat participated in tion the protesters de- Is this justified?” the agitation. www.newsband.in | [email protected] 4 Tuesday, 1 September 2020 NHF Arts Gurukul: Bringing Sports and Sports day

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While it creates (Prayagraj) in Uttar athletics),Arjuna 2.It is a shield against false, a sense of competition Pradesh on August 29, Award: Sandeep pseudo-culture between people, it also 1905, as Dhyan Singh, Chaudhary (para ath- 3.Pseudo-culture seeks short- promotes compassion and he rose to promi- letics), Manish Narwal term profits for the fellow sportsmen nence in the pre-inde- ( para shooting) and Su- 4.Pseudo-culture doesn’t care and their fans. Sports pendence period. He yash Jadhav (para for welfare of child are important part of was the star of the In- swimming),Dronacharya 5.Pseudo-culture is eroding our lives of people, as they dian hockey team that Lifetime award: Vijay values are necessary for a dominated the sport in Munishwar (para 6.Pseudo-culture is propagated healthy community in the years before World powerlifting).This through popular media (our music, arang both physical and men- War II. Dhyan Singh shows the sportsman TV shows, movies, video games, Anand (Yogacharya) tal aspects. So the im- played an important vitality of Indians that books, clothes, etc.) Dr Prashant Chaturvedi (Natur- portance of celebrating role in helping India has shown here in these 7.Pseudo-culture should be replaced opathy, Ayurveda) sports day gives a new complete their first hat- awards Other Nation- by true human culture Dr Jayshri Chaturvedi (Music) meaning to our nation- trick of Olympic gold al Sports Award win- What Is True Human Culture? Arun Kumar Shrivastav (Creative al identity. National medals with wins at the ners in general catego- It: Writing) Sports Day was includ- 1928, 1932 and 1936 ry are , Rajiv Gandhi Elevates human spirit Expands ed in the list of celebra- Summer Olympics and Khel Ratna Award: Ro- the mind Celebrates values Re- Classes are held through Zoom tory days in India for he undoubtedly proved hit Sharma (Cricket), flects through arts Adds to our joy (The writer is a freelance journalist and the first time in 2012 his immense talent .He Mariyappan Thangave- What NHF Gurukul Offers? blog writer. He can be contacted at and it is celebrated to started his hockey ca- lu (Para Athletics), Creativity classes arunkumarsrivastav@gmail. com) commemorate the birth reer with the regimen- Manika Batra (Table Painting for de- anniversary of hockey tal team of the British Tennis), Vinesh Phogat velopment of legend Dhyan Chand , and his (Wrestling), Rani Ram- Creative, Intui- Singh .Over the years, dedication to his craft pal (Hockey) and many tive, Supera- the government has made him the golden more as all the names mental, Sub- used this day as a plat- man of Hockey ,the na- cannot be included liminal Layers form to launch various tional sport of India.. here. of Mind sports schemes, includ- While taking about As we all know that Age Group 8- ing the Khelo India sports let us today know the sport includes all 14 movement, announced about para sports in forms of competitive Timing: Flex- by Prime Minister which category many physical activity or ible 1 hour on Narendra Modi in 2018. awards were given. games which, through weekdays and The National Sports Parasports are sports casual or organized par- 2.30 hours on Day is also an occasion played by people with a Cont. on pg. 6 weekends www.newsband.in | [email protected] 5 Tuesday, 1 September 2020

NAVI MUMBAIKARS SPEAK Do you think suburban railway services should be started?

I think that we have a very unique relation with our local as in other countries they have trains only to travel but in India we We should definitely think about re-opening of railway services get to do shopping in trains a number of vendors sell clothes, for all as it is like a need of every Mumbaikar that is the reason it accessories, vegetables etc. Not only shopping but also we is named as lifeline of Mumbai. Not only it is convenient for enjoy concerts you can find them in every other local singing everyone but also on pocket. "shirdi wale sai baba" . We also miss fighting and beating each - Dhananjay Waman Jog, Ghansoli other for standing in front gate so my views are definitely in support of reopening trains. - Payal Chandwani, Ulwe

I am definitely not in support of opening railway services as I think that we still need to wait as it is a reboot to life where we there are still many people who still take this pandemic very are trying to control a deadly disease. We can't expect every- lightly and even after awareness it does not affect them and thing to start this soon we should atleast think on positive side they may infect others. And it is nearly impossible to manage that government had already started with firms and offices with the crowd during peak hours we don’t usually get to see train in for people to survive but railway service is something which peak hours, the only thing we see people somehow showing might actually impact us negatively not only increase in spread- their flexibility by hanging on the door or rooftop and some- ing of infection but also it would be a very big fear for everyone times also between compartments. one going to work daily by rail would feel like going to war and - Indrajeet Kaur Gill, Kalamboli risking life just to feed family and it will also increase stress specially of women in fear of their bread earner travelling everyday. It is high time now for Mumbaikar as many have lost their jobs - Rohan Bhullar, Chembur and savings but also they are doing with patience. We see sui- cides everyday and what can even one do they can't step out unless it is essential. They are in debts, EMIs and rents are due what can help them nothing but atleast if rail services resume It has been more than 5 months we are not able to use local they can travel and search for job or atleast can travel for their train. Buses are allowed to run then what is the issue with trains? interviews. BEST and NMMT buses are not sufficient we have to wait for - Baljeet Kaur, Panvel longer time and their frequency and punctuality is not at good for common public. Auto and taxi fare is not affordable - Rekha Abhang, Wadala Local service should be started! In view of the growing spread of the Corona virus, the govern- ment imposed a lockout and occasional curfew. The suburban railway service is most affected by the lockdown. The livelihood QUESTION FOR NEXT WEEK : of the government and essential service sector employees who Your views on the condition have access to local services is running smoothly. But, ordinary of roads in the satellite city citizens still do not get the benefit of local service. The daily cost of bus fare is not affordable to the common man. As a result, most ordinary citizens are still sitting at home without employment. The local Readers desirous of contributing in this column may send their route is easy for daily commute. However, the government should start local servic- views along with their passport size picture and address to es keeping in view the problems of common citizens. - Sudhir Kangutkar, Diva, Thane [email protected]

(demon) dynasty but Lord Vishnu himself in was an ardent worship- disguise is also located Onam- The colourful festival per of Lord Vishnu. He in this place. The word ing of the mythical was greatly respected Thiruvonam is derived King Mahabali. It’s the and was considered to from the Sanskrit word biggest festival of the be wise, judicious and Shravanam. Thiru year in Kerala, in extremely generous. Onam is one among South India, and the Everybody was happy the 27 Nakshatras whole state rejoices in and the rich and the (stars) The word Thiru celebrating it. This poor were treated at is used to address plac- year Onam falls on par. There was neither es and activities associ- 31st August. crime, nor corruption ated with Lord Vishnu. A lot of cooking prevalent in his King- Thiru Onam is also be- By Jayanthi Subramaniam takes place during dom. It is said that peo- lieved to be the star of Onam, the festival Onam. The highlight is ple did not even lock Vishnu. Onam is cele- of the Malayalee com- a grand feast called ona- their doors just like brated in the first munity is being cele- sadya, served on a ba- Sani Singapur now-a- month of Chingam, the brated in a colourful nana leaf on Thiru days, as there were no first month of Kollar- way. The festival rep- Onam. The cuisine is thieves. There was no varshan of the Malay- resents the spirit of the elaborate and varied— includes Tairu Pach- Rasam, giant size Pa- poverty, sorrow or dis- alam Calendar. This Malayalees in India in try it for yourself at one chadi, inchi kari, Achar padam and small one ease in his Kingdom. It corresponds with the general and all over of the quality hotels in Naranga, Achar Man- as well. is believed that on the months of August and the world in particular. Trivandrum that have ga, Dal, Nei, inchi puli, The festival marks Thiru Onam day, Lord September every year. The people of Kerala specials for the occa- moru, Kondattam, Mo- the home coming of leg- Vishnu took his fifth Due to the COVID- believe that on the sion. Alternatively, ona- laku, Ishtu, Elisseri, endary King Mahabali. Avatar as Vamana and 19 pandemic, the Ker- Thiruvonam day King sadya is dished up dai- Chakara upperi, Varu- He is also popularly sent him to the world. ala government has pro- Mahabali visits his ly at Thrikkakara ta Kaya upperi, called Maveli and Onam celebrations hibited public celebra- subjects and hence the Temple. Tens of thou- Pazham, Uppu, onathappan. Mahabali are marked in tions of Onam this year. day is marked by Ona- sands of people attend Nadan, Choru, Cheriya is the son of Virochana Trikkakarna near Alu- Shops and restaurants sadhya in traditional this feast on the main Choru, Mathan Puli and grandson of Prahl- va said to be the capi- are allowed to open but Kerala style. Onam is Onam day. 31 types of pachchadi, Kootu Kari, ad, the devout son of tal of King Mahabali. A social distancing norms a traditional ten-day dishes were served in Kalan, Olan, Aviyal, demon King Hirany- temple with a deity of must be followed. harvest festival that plantain leaves to the Thoran made of Kabej, akashipu. Mhabali also Trikkakarna Appan or The writer is a freelancer marks the homecom- members. The menu mix thoran, Sambhar, belonged to the Asura Vamanamurthy who is from Sanpada, Navi Mumbai www.newsband.in | [email protected] 6 Tuesday, 1 September 2020 Eggless Vanilla Sponge Cake Issue : 71 1 September, 2020 ¾ cup (150g) castor the batter. Do not over sugar mix at this stage.  ½ cup (120mL) Fold the walnuts in Digital classes: The need of the hour vegetable 0il the batter and transfer The Covid 19 pandemic has necessitated the need to bring about  1 teaspoon (5mL) the batter to the several changes in our lifestyle. Even in education sector, the sce- Vanilla Extract or prepared cake pan. nario has changed considerably and the virtual classes, which were Vanilla beans Bake at 180C for ½ cup (63g) crushed 30-35 minutes or only taken during lockdown to complete the syllabus, now requires walnuts until a skewer detailed analysis as these appear to stay for a longer period. Instructions inserted in the center While the benefits of virtual classes are several, the foremost By Nidhi Agarwal Pre -heat the oven to comes out clean. of course during the pandemic, is social distancing. With most of This eggless 180 degree C and line BAKING TIPS the parents and even the educators apprehensive of starting the vanilla sponge cake is an 8 inch round cake Before making this schools and colleges, digital light, fluffy, simple to pan with parchment eggless vanilla sponge classes appear to be the only so- make recipe and does paper. cake, make sure you not need condensed In a bowl whisk line your baking tin lution, at least till situation as far together flour and with parchment as Covid 19 is concerned, comes milk. It requires minimal paper. If you don’t under control. ingredients and is have parchment Flexible schedule, easy access perfect for all paper, you can are the other benefits. Moreover, types of occasions! brush the pan it is felt that online learning can Traditionally, generously with a sponge cake has melted butter/ help students harness their oil. strengths and minimize weak- both egg whites and egg yolks Make sure all nesses. However, in Indian sce- whipped in it your ingredients, nario, where many areas still face separately. This including yogurt, internet connectivity, digital classes may pose a challenge. More- is what makes it airy baking powder and set are at room over, virtual classes require self-discipline. Further, keeping up and light. Since this is a side. temperature. This is with assignments may also become challenging to students who an eggless recipe, I In a separate bowl important because used yogurt instead of add the yogurt and room temperature are not well versed with digital functioning. Then of course, one sprinkle baking soda ingredients emulsify basic loophole is that there is no one-on-one interaction with the eggs. Yogurt is a great alternative and one of over it and set it aside better. peers and teachers. This becomes particularly difficult for the tod- the most common to foam up. While combining dlers whose attention span is very limited and who require con- ingredients used as a Whisk together castor dry and wet stant pat and appreciation from the teachers and a cheer from the substitute for eggs. It sugar and oil in a separate ingredients, be sure to other children. gives the cake a very bowl until pale and well NOT over-mix. By similar texture and combined. Now pour the over-mixing, you will Moreover, many teachers are still not quite comfortable with yogurt mixture to the oil knock out all the air e-learning. However, in the present scenario, it would be wiser to makes it fluffy and light. and sugar mixture and and land up with a go for digital classes. However, this would require a detailed anal- Ingredients mix well. dense cake. Simply ysis. It would be essential for the educators to work out ways so 1 + ½ cups (180g) all Add the vanilla use an offset spatula that there is uniformity and learning is both fun and effective. To purpose flour (maida) extract. and gently fold the dry begin with introductory workshops should be conducted for teachers  1 teaspoon (4g) Gently fold in the ingredients into the so that they become accustomed to the new system. Secondly, to baking powder flour and mix until wet ingredients. everything is well Let the cake cool create virtual classrooms, e classroom etiquettes could be adopt- 1 cup (285g) yogurt  combined there are no completely before you ed. The students, for instance, could be asked to wear uniforms, ½ teaspoon (3g) baking soda large flour pockets in start frosting it. to sit properly on a chair and with no interruptions in between. Like in other areas, education sector too requires a complete revamp and the sooner it is done, the better it is. Deputy Chairman of MAPMC elected unopposed

Cont. from pg. 4 than others and the economic struc- Sports day.... ture of International cricket is likely ticipation, maintain improve physi- to change and lower-ranked nations cal ability and skills while provid- will face a crunch in funds. Sports like ing enjoyment to participants and hockey also has an uncertain future spectators. Hundreds of sports exist, now . Indian cricket saw the series from those between single contes- against South Africa abandoned due to tants, through to those with hun- the virus and could see the IPL washed dreds of simultaneous participants, out, but , it could still emerge with a either in teams or competing as in- bigger role to play going ahead as the dividuals but having that sportsman authorities arranging these sports are ability , with the largest major com- financially strong. Cricket is likely to By: Chandrashekhar Hendve declared the election unopposed. petitions such as the see a return of the Big 3 revenue-shar- NAVI MUMBAI: Ashok Dak has The District Collector of Thane and many other sports events . ing model, with the lion’s share going been elected as the Chairman of Mum- had written a letter to the District India at is known for umpteen to India, England, and Australia finan- bai Agricultural Produce Market Com- Registrar of Co-operative Societies on games. While sports like cricket cial model originally devised to tide mittee and Dhananjay Wadkar has 19th August 2020 recommending that have been pursued like a religion, dif- over the 2008 recession. As the broad- been elected as the Deputy Chairman elections be held. As per the bye-laws ferent games are being pursued also casted Cricket shows have many view- without any objection during the elec- of the market committee, 17 out of . But in today’s scenario when the ers so this sport can survive this Cov- tion of the Mumbai Agricultural Pro- 18 directors elected by the farmers global economic slump triggered by id 19 hit scenario. But other Indian duce Market Committee (MAPMC) had participated in the election. Ashok the C0VID-19 pandemic could sports like kabaddi Kho- kho may be that was held on August 31, Monday. Dak and Dhananjay Wadkar had filed change the entire sports industry in hit very hard. Let us wait and watch Kiran Sonawane, Authorized Offic- their nominations for the post of ways throughout the unthinkable till how our sports fraternity will fight this er and Chief Officer, District Deputy chairman and deputy chairman re- now. Some sports will be hit harder battle .Hope for the best. Registrar, Co-operative Societies, Thane, spectively. www.newsband.in | [email protected] 7 Tuesday, 1 September 2020 Ganesha Darshan 2020

A glimpse of Lord Ganesha at the resi- A glimpse of Lord Ganesha at the dence of Suraj Yeshwant Koli, Mora – Uran A glimpse of Lord Ganesha at Ma- residence of Ayush Arun Lepkar at hesh Dhondu Chavan’s residence (By: Dinesh Pawar) Bori – Uran (By: Dinesh Pawar) Beautiful idol of Ganesha enthroned at Ashtami - Roha, Raigad (By: at the residence of Nishant Nitin Bhoir, Dinesh Pawar) Bori , Uran (By: Dinesh Pawar)

Vishal Liladhar Koli along with his family offer prayers to Lord Ganesha at his residence at Sai Nagar, Bori – Uran (By: Dinesh Pawar)

A glimpse of Lord Ganesha at the residence of Anita Maruti Joshi, Kamtha-Uran. Ganesha Darshan 2020

A beautiful light decoration at Shub- A glimpse of Lord Ganesha at Vijay ham Balasaheb Kamble on the oc- Parashuram Mhatre’s house at Pejari, casion of Ganesh Utsav at Nagaon – Alibag (By: Dinesh Pawar) Uran (By: Dinesh Pawar)

Seeing God in you… Former Deputy Mayor of Navi A cut out of a banner installed by one of Mumbai, Bharat Nakhate along the ruling political party which is part of with his family have installed a the current Maharashtra coalition gov- eco-friendly idol of Lord Gane- ernment pays tribute to corona warriors sha at their residence in Vashi on the occasion of Ganeshotsav 2020. Beautiful idol of Lord Ganesha at the residence of entrepreneur Nitin Atmaram (By Ashok Dhamija) (By Ashok Dhamija) Bhoir at Kotnaka, Uran (By: Dinesh Pawar) www.newsband.in | [email protected] 8 Tuesday, 1 September 2020 Around 21 tonnes of Vashi Plaza Cha Raja… Nirmalaya collected by NMMC Jai Ganesh NAVI MUMBAI: Sarvajanik The Navi Mumbai Mu- Ganesh Utsav nicipal Corporation’s Mandal has (NMMC) Solid Waste installed an eco– Management Depart- friendly idol of ment (SWMD) has col- Lord Ganesha at lected a total of 21 Vashi Plaza, tonnes 265 kg of Nir- Sector 17, Vashi malaya till date. for the 17th year. ‘Wet Nirmalya’ such President: as garlands, flowers, Shrikant durva, tulsi, shami, Hindalkar; fruit peel etc. which Secretary: Ganesh Lal Teli; come with the idols to Treasurer: the immersion site are Dashrath Teli. collected separately in (By Ashok Nirmalya Kalash. Dhamija) As per the data from SWMD. from the SWMD, 5 tons This year’s Shrig- 210 kg was collected on aneshotsav is being cel- Eco-friendly the one and half day of ebrated on the backdrop immersion day, 2 of Covid 19 from August Ganesha … tonnes and 255 kg were 22. The NMMC has Yuva Ganesh Utsav Mandal collected on the fifth constructed artificial (YGUM) which has been in- day of immersion, 11 immersion ponds at 135 stalling a huge eco-friendly tonnes 645 kg were col- places in its jurisdiction Lord Ganesh Idol since the lected on the sixth day to maintain social dis- year 2010 as part of its com- of immersion. “A sepa- tance. These ponds are mitment towards society at rate vehicle has been getting good response large at Sector 8, Vashi. Con- arranged for the trans- which is then taken to processed differently”, from the citizens, in- tinuing this tradition YGUM in port of Nirmalya, the landfill site and is informed an official formed the officials. the face of COVID-19 pan- demic however have installed A talk on water a two feet idol with basic dé- City volunteers of RSS spread message cor, in harmony with the tra- conservation ditions and environment. was organised President: Mahadev Patel; of environmental conservation Secretary: Badal jain; Trea- about 60 saplings of By Abhitash D.Singh personalities was orga- on Monday as a surer: Vinay Chowdhary . Jamun, Supari, Neem NAVI nised on Monday 31st part of the (By Ashok Dhamija) MUMBAI: The Navi August, 2020. The first and Sitafal were plant- Mumbai branch of initiative in the line ed in the open areas ongoing Harit Rashtriya Svayam was “Harit Ghar” on around Palm Beach Sankalp mis- Seawoods Cha Raja… Sevak Sangh road. sion (RSS) under the Also, two En- branch named gineering stu- ‘Vanashree’ dents named And on Monday 31st which includes Gaurang Dan- August, 2020 a talk the volunteers davate and San- was organised by Jal from Seawoods chit Gide made a Nayak Kishore Dharia, and Nerul nodes small video to Founder and Chair- of Navi Mumbai create aware- man of NGO “Hirval” is spreading the ness about envi- Dr. Nandkumar Joshi, message of ronmental CEO and Founder of environmental friendly Ganpati NCERT and Dr. Upen- and water celebration this dra Kulkarni, expert on conservation and year in the wake water conservation ad- is conducting up of Covid-19 dressed the session. various other and it got circu- Speaking with the activities in the lated in all social Newsband Correspon- satellite city. media groups. dent, a senior member With a view to On Sunday from Vanashree in- increase the scope of the occasion of world 30th August, 2020 formed, “An online quiz their activities they environment day where Prakruti Vandana pro- on water conservation have started the each family in the sat- gram was addressed by was organised by Uday Initiative “Prayavar- ellite city took an oath RSS Chief Mohan Kulkarni, Coordinator, an Sanrakshan”. for conserving water, Bhagwat and the pro- Konkan Prant Praya- The Navi Mumbai feeding birds and ani- gram was aired on Fa- varan Savrakshan Ga- cebook Live where peo- tividhi on water conser- Seawoods Residents Welfare Association have volunteers too are par- mals, saving energy, installed an eco–friendly idol of Lord Ganesha ple from across India vation. We really ap- ticipating in large num- having a kitchen gar- this time around with a number of social mes- ber in conserving wa- den and composting. and RSS members set- preciate the work done sages to be safe in the face of COVID-19 pan- ter. A talk on water con- The next initiative was tled globally, participat- by Harit Sankalp group demic. (By Ashok Dhamija) servation by eminent tree plantation where ed in large numbers. in Navi Mumbai.”