15% reduction in water supply, Kharghar, Panvel, Kalamboli, Kamothe, Ulwe and other areas to face scheduled disruptions.

The Water Cut

The City and Industrial Development Corporation (CIDCO) has announced a 15 per cent water cut across several Navi Mumbai nodes from November 2, citing concerns over possible water shortages in the coming months.

Under the revised schedule, several areas will face a 24-hour water shutdown once a week, while parts of Ulwe and Dronagiri will receive water on alternate days.

The decision follows a Maharashtra government directive issued on October 5, asking water supply authorities to conserve available reserves and ensure drinking water availability until August 31, 2027. Concerns over the possibility of inadequate rainfall due to El Niño have also prompted precautionary measures.

Weekly water cut schedule:

• Monday: Kharghar and New Panvel East.
• Tuesday: Selected sectors of Ulwe and New Panvel West.
• Wednesday: Kalamboli.
• Thursday: Karanjade.
• Friday: Taloja, Kalundre and Kamothe.

In parts of Ulwe, including Shelghar, Bamandongari and Nhava, water will be supplied on alternate days. Similar restrictions will apply to several sectors and villages in Dronagiri.

CIDCO has appealed to residents to use water judiciously, avoid washing vehicles and filling swimming pools with drinking water, prevent overhead tanks from overflowing and repair leaking taps and pipelines. The restrictions will remain in force until further notice. Residents have been urged to cooperate with the water conservation measures.

‘Say No to Drugs, Yes to Army Career’ initiative to bring together over 800 students and youth on November 14.

The Programme

Former Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) Mumbai Zonal Director Sameer Wankhede and retired IAS officer Vijay Nahata will lead a youth awareness programme titled ‘Say No to Drugs, Yes to Army Career’ at Vishnudas Bhave Auditorium, Vashi, on November 14.

Organised by the Veer Jawan Foundation under the tagline ‘Hello Gen Z’, the programme is expected to attract more than 800 participants, including students, NSS and NCC cadets, parents, teachers and youth representatives.

Wankhede, who will be the chief guest and keynote speaker, will address the dangers of drug addiction, its legal consequences and the methods used by drug dealers to target young people. Nahata, former Navi Mumbai Municipal Commissioner, will preside over the event. Retired Colonel Sunil Sharma, foundation president Suresh Kakde, life coach Amit Choudhary and social workers Sarita Shiv Kumar Kherwasiya and Ashok Deshmane will also share their experiences and insights.

Established in 2018, the Veer Jawan Foundation works to support families of soldiers who lost their lives in the line of duty. Its initiatives include financial assistance, scholarships and community welfare programmes. Supported by Bihar Foundation and WISH 2 CARE, the event aims to spread awareness about drug abuse, encourage young people to consider careers in the armed forces and promote a drug-free Navi Mumbai.

Motorcyclist caught during night patrol after stunt videos went viral; police intensify action against reckless riding and modified silencers.

The Stunts

The Seawoods Traffic Police caught a young motorcyclist allegedly performing dangerous stunts on Palm Beach Road during a night patrol on Saturday, October 31, following the circulation of videos showing his reckless riding on social media.

The rider was reportedly speeding and performing wheelies between Moraj Circle and Seawoods, including amid heavy traffic. After the videos surfaced, the Seawoods Traffic Division launched an investigation to identify him.

During routine patrolling on Saturday night, police spotted the motorcyclist. He allegedly attempted to escape after noticing the police but was caught by traffic personnel. Action was initiated against him for violating traffic rules, said Senior Police Inspector Suvarna Raut of the Seawoods Traffic Division.

Following the incident, the youth admitted his mistake, apologized and assured police that he would not repeat such stunts. He also urged other youngsters not to imitate dangerous activities seen on social media. Police highlighted that reckless riding on Palm Beach Road, which witnesses heavy traffic, poses a serious risk to both riders and other motorists.

Meanwhile, the traffic police have intensified enforcement against dangerous driving and motorcycles fitted with excessively loud modified silencers. More than 100 such silencers were seized and destroyed during a special drive last month. Deputy Commissioner of Police (Traffic) Dr Rahul Khade said regular patrolling and enforcement drives would continue to prevent dangerous stunts, reckless riding and noise pollution.