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Buildings are damaged and the AQI is worsened by hill-blasting for the Navi Mumbai airport

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Over 350 individuals created a 900-meter-long silent human chain on Sunday morning in protest against the high-intensity blasts at the Navi Mumbai International Airport building site.

The demonstrators demanded that the Navi Mumbai International Airport Ltd (NMIAL) lessen the volume of the explosions as they swarmed from one end of the joggers’ track in Sector-15, CBD-Belapur. They also asked that NMIAL or the government perform a structural evaluation of their buildings, which had developed cracks and broken windows as a result of the blasts.

According to B N Kumar, head of the NatConnect Foundation, the NGO that organised the demonstration, “We met with the chief minister last week and he replied to our complaints and urged the state aviation and urban development ministries to intervene.” We now anticipate that the government will request a structural audit of the impacted structures.

Despite emphasising that locals had no objections to the airport, Rohit Agarwal of Arenja Cooperative Housing Society, Sector 11, CBD Belapur, claimed that blasting of the rocky hills was also significantly increasing the amount of dust pollution in the region. General practitioner Dr. B. B. Gajare, who works in Sector 15 of CBD Belapur, supported the claim by stating that an increasing number of patients were presenting to him with respiratory issues.

Citizens are really concerned about the building fractures. Sai Vihar residents Dr. Gajare and Suryakant Pandey informed HT that the explosions at the airport site were to blame for the deep breaches that had appeared in their buildings’ pillars and walls. Real estate agent Israel Shaikh displayed images of his broken windows.

Since the planner was constructing the airport project through Adani Airports Limited, Kumar claimed that CIDCO was largely accountable for acting and could not absolve itself of duty. According to him, it is the responsibility of the CIDCO personnel in charge of the project to make sure that the contractors adhere to all environmental clearance standards.

R B Dhayatkar, the chief engineer of CIDCO, the government organisation in charge of the NMIA project, acknowledged that some of the societies were near to the northern edge of the airport property when he was questioned. I’ll urge NMIAL to investigate the situation and take appropriate measures, he added.

The housing societies that front the creek as well as the NRI community Seawoods and Parsik Hill all responded loudly to the quiet protest. C D Gupta of the Belle Vista organisation stated, “We have counted the participants and gathered signatures. “We will quickly plan the next action.” CIDCO and NMIA declined to respond when contacted for comment.

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Around Digha Railway Station, Negligence Causes Massive Water Wastage

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Ignorance leads to huge water wastage near Digha Railway station.

The Wastage

In another case of carelessness, on Wednesday, March 27, a large water pipeline next to the Digha train station was damaged, wasting litres of water. In addition to upsetting locals, this event has drawn criticism for the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation’s (NMMC) poor response.

After this occurrence, the NMMC, which was given the task of supervising the construction of citizen amenities, has come under investigation. While there are development projects going on in a number of places, a serious mistake happened close to the Digha railway station on the Thane Belapur route.

A large-water pipe that supplied Digha with water was accidently damaged by a JCB when the M/s Light Strong Company was working on excavation. The large-water pipe burst, resulting in the loss of lakhs of litres of water.

Municipal authorities were notified promptly, yet they did not move decisively against the contractor in question. Locals voiced their displeasure, drawing attention to a persistent problem where contractors appear to start work without proper supervision or responsibility.

“Irrational contractors begin work at their convenience with the tacit approval of Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation officials,” said one resident. Millions of gallons of water were wasted when a water conduit ruptured close to the Digha railway station while the business was excavating. But neither the contractor nor the executives of the municipal corporation can bear all the blame.

“It is unacceptable to waste water. Additionally, such carelessness should not be tolerated now that summer has arrived. Another neighbor stated, “We hope NMMC takes action against such contractors.”

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The Shiv Foundation Hosts An Exhibition In Vashi Of Weapons Belonging To Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj

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On the occasion of our esteemed leader Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj birth anniversary, the Shiv Foundation of Shiv Sena (UBT) has arranged an exhibition including Shivaji Maharaj’s weaponry at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Chowk, Vashi, from March 27 to 28, 2024, from 6 am to 8 pm.

The display provides an overview of the weapons and combat strategies used throughout Shivaji Maharaj’s rule. In order to obtain insight into the struggles and conflicts of the medieval age, visitors can peruse a variety of displays that explain the historical value of these artifacts.

Shree Vitthal More, the District Chief of Shiv Sena (UBT), opened the exhibition, which attracted the interest of both public officials and ordinary people.

There will be a number of cultural activities and celebrations all day long to go along with the exhibition. Residents can take part in flower tributes, ceremonial greetings, and cultural performances honoring Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s ongoing legacy from morning to evening.

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Prices Of Lemons Rise As Heatwave Hits City

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As Summer & heatwaves strikes, the prices of lemon rise.

The Rise

Since the region has been immersed in intense heat and rising temperatures, lemons have become an extremely popular item in the city. Lemons are becoming an expensive luxury for many people as a result of their record-high costs, which are causing concern among the general public.

The retail market claims that the price of a single lemon has increased dramatically to Rs. 10 per piece, which is a substantial rise over prior months. Some people are so shocked by this increase that they are restricting how much lemon they eat.

Costs have increased overall as a result of the equivalent rise in lemon prices in wholesale marketplaces. The low salaries that define the present economic landscape put more burden on households that are already struggling financially.

The problem has been made worse by the increase in demand for lemons, which is ascribed to their cooling powers during the intense heat. Lemons are also essential for a number of culinary procedures, including the manufacture of lemon juice and the extraction of sugarcane juice.

According to a lemon merchant Varsha Sadanand Devkar. “Over the past 50 years, we have been selling lemons. But since the start of April, the cost has increased. We now sell three lemons for Rs. 25 and six for Rs. 50, while a single lemon costs Rs. 10 a piece.”

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