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CDS tension continues as General Pande gains command of the troops

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Pande served as vice commander of the army for three months before taking over as army chief. He formerly served as the commander of the Eastern Command, situated in Kolkata, which is in charge of securing India’s eastern borders with China.

During his tenure, the Indian Army deployed new weapon systems in the eastern sector to reinforce its stance against the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) in the wake of the Ladakh border standoff.

Pande has commanded an engineer brigade in the western theatre, an infantry brigade along the Line of Control (LoC), a mountain division in the Ladakh region, and a corps in the northeast throughout his 39-year military career. He has also acted as the commanding officer of the Andaman and Nicobar Command, stationed in Port Blair.

As previously reported, Pande’s immediate priorities are expected to include building capacity to meet China’s military challenges, giving a boost to the military’s threaterisation drive, improving the army’s tooth-to-tail ratio, and maximizing the defence budget with a focus on indigenization.

He took over as chief at a time whenever the boundary standoff in eastern Ladakh is set to enter its third year, with no end in sight, despite India and China’s partial success in disengaging rival soldiers from some friction areas on the LAC and ongoing talks to end the deadlock that has cast a pall over the bilateral relationship.

His appointment also comes at a time when India is developing a plan for military catheterization to better use the three services’ capabilities for future conflicts and operations. Rawat was in charge of the catheterization effort. The fall of the CDS was viewed as a blow to continuing military reforms, such as catheterization.

Officials said Naravane was given a ceremonial guard of honour at South Block and lay a wreath at the National War Memorial to honour India’s dead troops. At Rashtrapati Bhavan, the departing chief and his wife Veena Naravane paid a visit to President Ram Nath Kovind.

Naravane also met with Rajnath Singh, the defence minister, who complimented the general’s efforts to the country.”Had a lovely meeting with Army Chief of Staff General MM Naravane, who is retiring today after 42 years of service to the country.” As military chief, his achievements have bolstered India’s defence capabilities and preparedness. Singh replied on Twitter, “I wish him well in his future endeavours.”

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Former Corporator Organised A Grand Ram Navami Bhajan Program In Navi Mumbai

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A Grand Ram Navami bhajan program was held by Former Corporator Shree Sampat Shewale in Navi Mumbai.

The Program

On the holy festival of Ramnavami, a Ramnavami bhajan program was organized at Vashi for ward number 63 at Meenatai Thackeray Udyan by Maharaja Jesth Nagrik Sangh and former corporator Shree Sampat Shewale, former corporator Shreemati Dayawati Shewale and Shree Suraj Shewale. The program was held in a very devotional atmosphere.

A large number of senior citizens participated in the program. The entire Udyan, drenched in the melodious bhajans of Lord Shree Ram.

Let us tell you that this is the first Ram Navami festival that is being celebrated after the consecration of Ram temple after 500 years, & it was celebrated with great enthusiasm across the country. The same enthusiasm was visible in this bhajan program.

Shree Sampat Shewale by paying obeisance to Lord Shee Ram with his presence in the program, he made this program very special. Further, Shree Sampat Shewale while wishing everyone a happy Ram Navami said that this is the first time after the grand consecration of Lord Shree Ram in Ayodhya that in Vashi Ward number 63, This festival is being celebrated. On which he further said now on every year we will celebrate Ram Navami in Vashi ward no 63.

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Delay In Majiwada Overbridge Repair Causes Chaos In Traffic

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On Wednesday, hours of traffic jams caused by major delays in Majiwada Overbridge repair work caused inconvenience to commuters in Thane and irritated both residents and drivers from outside the city.

The repairs were supposed to be finished between April 16 and 17, but obstacles caused the closure to go far into the afternoon. This unanticipated delay made Majiwada’s already renowned traffic problems worse by causing extreme gridlock.

Since the continuing repair work blocked traffic from Ghodbunder to JNPT, Nashik, and Mumbai, the authorities had to stop the bridge climb in front of the Broadway Petrol Pump. Drivers were thus compelled to look for alternate routes, which increased the pandemonium on the highways.

The closure continued on Wednesday till 1 pm, despite efforts to reroute traffic via the slip lane in front of Majiwada Petrol Pump and Kapurbavadi Circle, making commuters’ problems with traffic more worse.

Although the Public Works Department (PWD) finished the bridge repairs by 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, the drying time of the poured cement caused an extra one to two hours of delay. As a result, the situation got worse as lengthy lines of cars extended from Ghodbunder to Thane and Mumbai, as well as from Kapurbavdi to Patlipad and the Mumbai-Nashik route to Dhokali Highland.

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NMMC School Children Use Artistic Expression To Lead Voter Awareness Campaigns

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To promote Voter awareness campaigns Nmmc school students use artistic way.

The Campaigns

Students from schools managed by the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) have launched an inventive campaign utilizing art as a means of expression in an effort to spark civic participation and emphasize the importance of voting in the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections.

Students have created beautiful rangoli designs and detailed illustrations under the theme of “Let’s step forward to vote – let’s develop our nation” in an effort to promote voting.

In an effort to get people out to vote, the offices of the 150 Airoli and 151 Belapur Assembly Constituencies have launched a comprehensive voter awareness campaign in preparation for the May 20, 2024, 25 Thane Lok Sabha General Elections.

With the help of this initiative, students are realizing their responsibility as the country’s future citizens and playing a crucial part in raising awareness at all levels. They are actively promoting voting as a means of democratic involvement to their parents and other family members.

Students are working together under the direction of NMMC Commissioner Dr. Kailas Shinde, using their creativity to produce graphics that highlight the significance of voting. This program is implemented in 80 schools—57 elementary and 23 secondary schools run by the Municipal Corporation and more than 200 private establishments.

Students are strengthening democracy itself and inspiring their fellow people to vote via their artistic endeavours. Parents who have visited schools to applaud and inspire the young participants have praised their devotion.

Moreover, educators have been commended for their dedication to fostering a sense of civic responsibility with relation to voting.

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