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BNHS-tagged wetland bird travels to Russia after being tagged by scientists in Navi Mumbai

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The Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS) scientists ringed a wetland bird, the Common redshank, along the TS Chanakya shoreline in Navi Mumbai, and the bird has now been seen 5,100 kilometres distant in Altai, Russia, sparking excitement among bird watchers and environmentalists in general. “From Mumbai to Altai – this Common Redshank, tagged by the BNHS team, has travelled at least 5,100 kilometres,” BNHS wrote in a tweet. The 30-centimetre-long bird travelled from Navi Mumbai to Altai, Russia, where it was discovered by Alexey Ebel of the Russian Bird Conservation Union (RBCU).

“When Alexy saw the tag, he wrote an email to the BNHS, and after following the proper procedures, we were able to confirm that the bird had been tagged by us,” BNHS scientist Mrugank Prabhu stated.

Many nature enthusiasts, enthralled by this ‘long-distance journey,’ have once again encouraged the state government to save all of the bird-rich wetlands and mangroves to maintain biodiversity, rather than erecting unsightly concrete structures in them. “The Common Redshank is a wader that migrates great distances from the freezing tundra and Russia-Siberia (where it breeds) to the milder MMR and other coastal areas.

The bird generally comes to Mumbai in October or November and spends the winters here before returning to Russia. As a result, it’s critical to protect our wetlands,” said Sunjoy Monga, a naturalist and author. “Winged visitors like flamingos and waders such as Common redshank frequent the MMR shore. While the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation has called Navi Mumbai “Flamingo City” and has erected flamingo statues across the city, it is upsetting to see the wetlands at Seawoods being harmed by a private construction at the golf course site. “We request to Aaditya Thackeray, the state environment minister, to safeguard these wetlands and even proclaim them a bird preservation area,” said NatConnect Foundation ecologist B N Kumar.

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Panvel launches an initiative against single-use plastic

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On the occasion of World Environment day, a Campaign Opposing single-use plastic was launched in Navi Mumbai.

The Campaign

In honour of World Environment Day, the ‘Single Plastic Free Panvel’ campaign was officially launched at the Adya Kranti veer Vasudev Balwant Phadke Auditorium, Panvel. PCMC representatives, Members of numerous social organisations, residents, Municipal officers, & many other guests were present for the campaign launch.

Shree Ganesh Deshmukh, the PCMC Commissioner, during the campaign highlighted that public support is necessary to the implement ban on single-use plastic carry bags. He further highlighted that NGO social organisations & people must Cooperate in order to prohibit the ban.

MLA Shree Prashant Thakur praised the joint initiative of the Panvel Municipal Corporation, Bharat Vikas Parishad & other NGOs in tackling environmental challenges. He further praised & highlighted the accomplishments of Panvel City Municipal Corporation Under the direction of Commissioner & Administrator Shree Ganesh Deshmukh & complimented their victory in different Competitions.

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For the Tirupati Balaji temple replica in Navi Mumbai, TTD conducts bhoomi pooja

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On Wednesday, the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) ceremoniously performed the bhumi pooja in preparation for the building of a copy of the Tirupati Balaji temple in Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra. The pooja was performed according to the agama shastras by priests and representatives from the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams.

The bhumi pooja ritual was attended by Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, and other members of their cabinet. It was a Maharashtrian’s dream come true, Eknath Shinde told reporters. “Today is a particularly significant day for Maharashtra since the duplicate of the Tirupati Balaji mandir is about to be built in Navi Mumbai. Not everyone has the good fortune to travel to Tirumala to see Balaji.

Therefore, the new temple would fulfil the aspiration of the Maharashtrian people to see Sri Balaji Venkateswara in Mumbai, according to Shinde.

With the assistance of donor devotees, the Tirupati trust would invest over Rs 75 crore in the construction of this new temple. You might remember that the TTD trust board decided a few years ago to build a new Balaji temple in Mumbai. Ten acres of land were given to the Tirupati trust by the Maharashtra government last year for the construction of the new temple. The Tirupati trust held the ceremony to lay the cornerstone for its new temple in Navi Mumbai on Wednesday after overcoming obstacles connected to CRZ laws and obtaining all necessary clearances.

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NMMC celebrates World Environment Day with residents

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In Navi Mumbai, NMMC observed the World Environment day.

The Environment day

The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) organised a number of events around the city to celebrate World Environment Day, providing environmental awareness & enlisting the involvement of thousands of residents.

Third-party organisation officials, NCC & NSS students along with Members of the let’s Celebrate Fitness institute met to take a collective pledge for the Majhi Vasundhara Abhiyan at the Karmaveer Bhaurao Patil College a.k.a Modern College. The event featured a clean-up drive & a rally in Vashi for environmental awareness, Present were NMMC additional Commissioner Shreemati Sujata Dhole, Dr. Babasaheb Rajale, Dr. Amit Kumar Sondge, Prof. Sarang of K.B.P college, Prof. Nagore of Jhunjhunwala College, Shree Sudhir Potphode, along with Supervisors, sanitation Workers & many other officials.  

Yulu e-bikes, which are zero-emission vehicles, we‘re featured in a special awareness rally that travelled from Jewel of Navi Mumbai to Nerul & Belapur regions. In addition, Additional Commissioner Shreemati Sujata Dhole & Deputy Commissioner Dr. Babasaheb Rajale of the Solid Waste Management Department actively participated in the rally.

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