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Lt General BS Raju has been named the next Vice Chief of Army Staff

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Lt Gen BS Raju has been named the next Vice Chief of Army Staff (VCOAS), following Manoj Pande as the new Chief of Army Staff. On April 29, the Indian Army confirmed BS Raju’s appointment through a tweet, revealing that the new VCOAS will take office on May 1, 2022. General MM Naravane and other senior officers expressed their congratulations on BS Raju’s appointment.

VCOAS BS Raju’s whole biography may be seen here.

BS Raju is a graduate of the National Defence Academy in Pune and was born in Karnataka’s Davanagere district.

Despite graduating from the Defence Services Staff College in Wellington and the Royal College of Defence Studies in the United Kingdom, he joined the Army in 1984 as part of the Jat Regiment. The experienced officer was formerly the Director-General of Military Operations before being appointed as the VCOAS (DGMO).

VCOAS Raju has served in Kashmir for five tenures since joining the army and has led forces to eradicate terrorism in the Union Territory many times. The officer has received several awards for his service, including the Yudh Seva Medal, the Siachin Glacier Medal, the Videsh Seva Medal, the Sainya Seva Medal, and the Special Service Medal.

Manoj Pande will be succeeded by BS Raju.

After General MM Naravane, who will retire on April 30, the new VCOAS will follow Manoj Pande, who was recently appointed as the Chief of Army Staff. Lt Gen Pande, a graduate of the National Defence Academy, was commissioned into the Bombay Sappers, one of the Corps of Engineers’ regiments, in December 1982. He studied at the Staff College in Camberley, England, before returning to India and being named Brigade Major of a mountain brigade and a corps in the Northeast.

He has served as the Chief Engineer at the United Nations Mission in Ethiopia and Eritrea after being elevated to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. Lt Gen Pande led the 117 Engineer Regiment along the Line of Control (LOC) in J&K throughout his 39-year military career. Throughout Operation Parakram in the Pallanwala sector of the Line of Control in J&K, he went on to lead an engineer regiment.

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Navi Mumbai Police Seize Drugs Worth ₹1.10 Crore, Arrest Three in Pre-Dawn Raid

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In a major crackdown on drug trafficking and illegal immigration, the Navi Mumbai Police conducted a pre-dawn raid on Thursday, seizing narcotics worth Rs1.10 crore and arresting three African nationals.

Acting on directives from Commissioner of Police Milind Bharambe, the Anti-Narcotics Cell and Crime Branch launched a coordinated operation at 4:00 AM. The raid, led by Assistant Commissioner Bhausaheb Dhole and Inspector Sandeep Nigde, involved 125 police officers targeting 11 locations across the Commissionerate.

Authorities confiscated 118.48 grams of high-quality cocaine worth Rs59.24 lakh, 100.84 grams of MD powder valued at Rs50.42 lakh, and Rs43,500 in cash. A total of 35 African nationals were screened, and three individuals found in possession of narcotics were arrested under the NDPS Act at Ulwe Police Station.

Additionally, 11 individuals with expired visas and passports were served Leave India Notices, as part of the police’s intensified efforts against illegal immigration.

The Navi Mumbai Police have vowed to continue their crackdown on drug trafficking and unlawful activities, warning of strict action against offenders.

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On February 15, CIDCO Will Conduct A Computerized Lottery Draw For The “My Preferred CIDCO Home” Program

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CIDCO to hold computerised lottery draw for “My Preferred CIDCO Home” scheme on February 15.

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The City and Industrial Development Corporation (CIDCO) will hold the computerised lottery draw for its highly anticipated “My Preferred CIDCO Home” housing scheme on Saturday, February 15, 2025, at 11:00 AM. The event will take place at Raigad Estate, Phase I, Sector-28, Taloja Panchanand, Panvel, and will be streamed live on the CIDCO website for applicants to watch in real time.

Launched on October 12, 2024, the scheme aims to provide affordable housing under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) for the Economically Weaker Section (EWS) and Low-Income Group (LIG) categories. A total of 26,000 tenements have been made available across Navi Mumbai in key locations such as Vashi, Bamandongri, Kharkopar, Kharghar, Mansarovar, Khandeshwar, Panvel, and Kalamboli.

A key feature of this scheme was that applicants could select up to 15 preferred tenements, making it highly flexible and attracting overwhelming participation.

The live webcast of the draw can be accessed on cidcohomes.com, ensuring transparency in the process. After the draw, the list of successful applicants will be published on lottery.cidcoindia.com.

With this initiative, CIDCO continues its mission to provide affordable housing and fulfill the dream of homeownership for thousands in Navi Mumbai.

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Construction Projects Must Utilize Tertiary Processed Recycled Water, Under NMMC Regulations

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NMMC mandates use of tertiary treated recycled water for construction projects.

The Regulation

In a major step towards water conservation, the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) has made it mandatory for developers to use tertiary treated recycled water in all construction projects approved by the Town Planning Department.

The initiative aims to curb the rising demand for potable water as the city grapples with declining rainfall and increasing concerns over water scarcity. With several redevelopment projects underway, the consumption of drinking water for construction has surged, putting additional strain on resources.

To address this, NMMC is leveraging its advanced sewage treatment infrastructure. The city currently operates seven sewage treatment plants using Sequential Batch Reactor (SBR) technology. Additionally, tertiary treatment plants at Koparkhairane and Airoli utilize Ultra Filtration and Ultraviolet-Based Technology to further purify secondary treated water. This recycled water is already being supplied to industrial establishments in the Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) area for non-potable use.

By enforcing the use of recycled water in construction, NMMC aims to reduce reliance on drinking water and promote sustainability. This regulation is expected to play a crucial role in preserving Navi Mumbai’s water resources for the future while ensuring responsible urban development.

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