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Indian Railways shares the first look of Surat’s bullet train station
On Thursday, February 10, the Railway Ministry released a graphical picture of Surat’s Bullet Train station, which would be built on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad route. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw previously stated in December 2021 that the first bullet train in India will run between Surat and Bilimora in 2026.
“The state-of-the-art multi-level station will feature an external facade and the interiors of the station resemble a shining diamond – the pride of Surat,” said Darshana Jardosh, Minister of State for Railways.
Surat will be the first station on the bullet train route to be built.
Surat will be the first station built as part of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project, which is expected to be the country’s first bullet train. National High-Speed Rail Corporation Ltd is the project’s implementing agency (NHSRCL).
“Work on the four stations (Vapi, Bilimora, Surat, and Bharuch) has been accelerated, and they will be ready by December 2024,” says the statement. Surat will be the first of these four to be ready, according to an NHSRCL official.
Apart from the four stations, a 237-kilometre long bridge will be built, according to a Railway Ministry spokesman. A viaduct is a type of bridge that supports a long-elevated railway line or road using a sequence of arches, piers, or columns.
On February 9, minister Vaishnaw responded to members of parliament Dr Shrikant Eknath Shinde and Dr Sujay Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil, saying, “In Gujarat, 98.62 per cent of the land (941.13 ha out of 954.28 ha) has been obtained for the project to date. Complete land purchase (7.90 hectares) in the Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli, and 56.39 per cent land acquisition (244.63 ha out of 433.82 ha) in Maharashtra. This contains 925 hectares of private property “.
The bullet train corridor project between Mumbai and Ahmedabad, which was set to be finished by 2023, was officially inaugurated in 2017. However, delays in project building were caused by land acquisition problems and COVID. Bandra-Kurla Complex in Mumbai, Thane, Virar, Boisor, Vapi, Bilimora, Surat, Bharuch, Vadodara, Anand, Ahmedabad, and Sabarmati would all have stops along the 508-kilometre circuit.
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Navi Mumbai Police Arrest African National With Rs 1 Crore Worth Of Cocaine In Ulwe
The Anti-Human Trafficking Unit (AHTU) of Navi Mumbai Police arrested Jeorge Ocante DaSilva, a 35-year-old native of Guinea, on Monday for possessing 410 grams of cocaine, allegedly intended for illegal sale. Acting on a tip-off, API Alka Patil of the AHTU led a raid at RM Heights Building in Ulwe, where DaSilva was found in possession of the narcotics.
Around 2:30 p.m. on October 28, officers discovered 410 grams of cocaine, valued at approximately Rs 1,02,50,000, hidden in DaSilva’s bedroom. Authorities also seized a mobile phone, a black Tabata weighing scale, scissors, plastic packaging bags, and a sky bag, bringing the total seizure value to Rs 1,02,55,610.
An FIR was filed at Panvel City Police Station under Sections 8(a) and 21(a) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. Dasilva was presented in court and remanded to police custody until October 31, 2024. Investigations are ongoing, with the Crime Branch seeking potential accomplices and sources of the narcotics. Notably, Dasilva has a prior NDPS case registered at Nahar Police Station in Mumbai.
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Taloja Society Chairman Detained For Allegedly Abusing Residents And Objecting To Diwali Decorations
The chairman of a housing society in Taloja Phase One has been detained by Taloja police following allegations of verbal abuse toward residents, including women, and objections to Diwali lighting in the complex. The incident occurred on Tuesday night, sparking outrage among residents.
According to the police, the chairman is accused of abusing a woman with intent to insult her modesty, provoking a breach of peace, and engaging in criminal intimidation. A formal complaint was filed, and the chairman was promptly taken into custody.
The situation intensified after a video of the incident went viral on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), showing a group of men, allegedly from the housing society, verbally abusing residents and threatening to halt Diwali decorations. The video received widespread attention, with users expressing shock over the treatment of residents.
Police officials confirmed that the chairman’s detention is part of an ongoing investigation into the incident. Residents are awaiting further action as authorities work to address the disturbance and ensure the safety of the community amid Diwali festivities.
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Thane Sees Surge of Nomination Filings for 2024 Vidhan Sabha Election
The final day for filing nominations for the 2024 Vidhan Sabha General Election witnessed a surge of candidates in Thane district, with a total of 281 applications submitted across 18 assembly constituencies. This high turnout signals a competitive race for seats in the upcoming election.
Among the nominees, 114 candidates represent various political parties, while 167 have filed as independents, reflecting a diverse array of participants aiming to represent Thane’s voters. Nominations were filed throughout the day with election decision officers at each constituency, marking an essential step in the electoral process.
Collector and District Election Decision Officer Ashok Shingare announced that the scrutiny of these nomination forms is scheduled for October 30, 2024. Following this verification process, candidates who wish to withdraw their names from the race may do so until November 4, 2024.
As the election date approaches, Thane’s political landscape appears more dynamic than ever, with a record number of candidates ready to contest the assembly seats, making for an engaging electoral season for voters and candidates alike.
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