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Improvements to train stations are to made by Cidco
Dr. Sanjay Mukherjee, managing director and vice chairman of Cidco, is aware of the appalling circumstances at several of the stations along the Trans-Harbour suburban rail line. Long-time commuters have been lamenting the lack of facilities at stations, but Cidco officials have been unresponsive to their cries.
Long-time commuters have been lamenting the lack of facilities at stations, but Cidco officials have been unresponsive to their cries.
The commuters’ nightmare has been dealing with several hygienic and health-related problems as a result of stations’ inadequate maintenance. Another problem has been the cleanliness of the platforms. Toilets that have been vacant for a while are in poor condition. Parking spaces have always been disorganised, and waste piles have blocked commuters’ paths of travel, according to commuter Neelam Patil. The commuters claim that for many months, fans and lights have been inoperable and that officials are ignoring the real problems.
To safeguard the safety of the passengers, Mukherjee instructed the officials and contractors to build the desperately required escalators in accordance with the specifications. For the sake of commuters, he gave the Cidco engineers the task of developing an organised and effective management structure to oversee and carry out daily operations. Mukherjee voiced his concern over the subordinates’ carelessness when it came to doing routine maintenance tasks at the railway stations that the city planner controlled. In order to improve connectivity in the satellite city, Cidco built a network of suburban railway lines in Navi Mumbai in collaboration with Railways. “Cidco consistently makes every effort to make commuters from suburbs safer and more comfortable.
Dr. Sanjay Mukherjee evaluated the conditions at the railway stations in Nerul and Koparkhairane as part of these efforts,” according to a Cidco official. An official stated, “Cidco has already established a special committee led by the Joint Managing Director of Cidco to study and resolve the issues experienced by the commuters of the suburban railway in Navi Mumbai. The committee is made up of the Joint Managing Director in addition to engineers and executives from Cidco, NMMC, and Indian Railways.
Police register FIR and launch search for accused after late-night incident.
The Case
A woman travelling home after attending a party in Chembur has alleged that her cab driver tried to molest her after stopping the vehicle at an isolated location in Navi Mumbai during the early hours of September 6.
According to her complaint, the incident took place around 1:30 am. The driver reportedly stopped the cab on the roadside, saying he wanted to drink water. After getting back into the vehicle, he allegedly moved to the back seat, held the woman’s hand and tried to remove her clothes despite her resistance.
The woman strongly protested, following which the driver allegedly fled from the spot. She then contacted her family and approached the police to report what had happened. Police identified the accused as Mohammed Afzal Sheikh and registered an FIR based on the woman’s complaint. Multiple police teams have reportedly been formed to trace and arrest him.
Investigators are using technical information and other leads to locate the accused. Police have said the complaint is being taken seriously and that appropriate legal action will follow. The incident has once again raised concerns about the safety of passengers travelling alone in cabs during late-night hours. Police are continuing their investigation into the case.
Thousands of devotees join colourful processions as towering idols arrive in Navi Mumbai.
The Grand Ganesh Celebration
With Ganesh Chaturthi just around the corner, the festive spirit has already taken over Navi Mumbai. Vashi and CBD Belapur witnessed enthusiastic celebrations as devotees gathered to welcome two towering Ganesh idols.
In Vashi Sector 17, the 12-foot idol of Navsala Pavnara Maharaja arrived on September 4 amid the beats of dhol-tasha and chants of “Ganpati Bappa Morya.” Nearly 3,000 devotees took part in the welcome procession. The idol, depicting Lord Ganesha seated on an elephant, will be installed in a grand replica of a royal palace. The mandal is celebrating its 43rd year.
Meanwhile, CBD Belapur Sector 2 welcomed the CBD Cha Raja, a 12.5-foot idol prepared by renowned sculptor Bhendkar from Chembur. A large number of devotees gathered to seek Bappa’s blessings during the arrival ceremony.
The mandal, now entering its 44th year, is creating a replica of the famous Banke Bihari Temple in Mathura as this year’s main attraction.
Beyond the grandeur, the celebrations also reflect Navi Mumbai’s spirit of unity. People from different communities come together to participate in aarti, puja and havan at the mandal. As the city prepares for Ganesh Chaturthi, these celebrations have brought communities together and set the mood for a festival filled with devotion, tradition and togetherness.
Traditional performances, a vibrant procession and an eco-friendly idol mark the beginning of Ganeshotsav in Vashi.
The Grand Celebration
The festive spirit of Ganeshotsav came alive in Vashi as the Ganraj Vashi Cha Raja Public Ganeshotsav Mandal, Sector 16A, began its 43rd year with a grand idol arrival ceremony.
The procession started from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Chowk and made its way to the main pandal amid the energetic beats of dhol-tasha. Thousands of devotees joined the celebrations, turning the streets into a sea of devotion and excitement.
Traditional performances added to the charm of the procession. Mardani Khel demonstrations, a colourful Lezim performance and the presence of a Govinda troupe drew loud cheers from the crowd. The Govindas formed a human pyramid and offered a special salute to Ganraj Vashi Cha Raja.
The event was attended by BJP corporator Anjali Valunj, mandal president and social worker Vijay Valunj, social worker Ajay Valunj, along with mandal office-bearers, volunteers and devotees. This year, the mandal has also focused on protecting the environment. The Ganesha idol, depicting Lord Ganesha seated on an elephant, has been made from paper as part of its eco-friendly initiative.
The organisers said the mandal has been preserving culture and tradition for 43 years and was among the first in Navi Mumbai to organise an idol arrival ceremony. They also invited devotees from across Navi Mumbai and Maharashtra to visit the mandal and seek Bappa’s blessings.
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