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MP Minister Bashes Rajasthan Govt. Over Tobacco Minister’s Remark, Demands Suspension

On Friday, Rajasthan Health Minister Parsadi Lal Meena sparked debate by claiming that tobacco isn’t the main cause of cancer. While speaking at a seminar in Jaipur on World Cancer Day, the minister stated that some people smoke excessively but do not develop cancer. Following this, Meena’s views were criticised by Madhya Pradesh Medical Education Minister Vishwas Sarang.
Sarang claimed that Meena was defending tobacco and cigarette merchants in her attack on the Rajasthan Health Minister for his controversial remarks. The Madhya Pradesh minister condemned Meena’s statement and warned that it would have a bad impact on society. “This is a reprehensible statement. How can a state’s health minister make such a statement?” Sarang was ecstatic.
Sarang further chastised the Congress party and Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot for the minister’s remarks and questioned why the party did not respond. “The statement will encourage young people to eat such items.” This is Italy’s philosophy. “We are disappointed that the Chief Minister has failed to respond to the statement,” the BJP leader stated.
Meena, according to the MP minister, was also defending the tobacco industry. “Tobacco and cigarette merchants will be protected as a result of this.” “This minister should be fired right away,” he remarked.
The words of Rajasthan’s health minister on cigarettes have sparked debate.
When Parsadi Lal Meena spoke at a conference in Jaipur commemorating World Cancer Day, he stated, “I reside in a village where people smoke up to 20 cigarettes per day but never get cancer, even after 80 years. Those who do not smoke, on the other hand, can develop cancer.”
In answer to a question regarding the government’s attempts to reduce cigarette consumption in the state, the minister made a strange reply. According to him, anyone can get cancer, and it is up to doctors to explain the causes in detail. In two months of screening, 278 cancer cases were found.
Meena had previously stated on Friday that cancer had been discovered in 278 patients following a screening of 4,000 people conducted by Early Detection Vans in Rajasthan over the previous two months. According to him, cancer screening and treatment camps are being held up to the Panchayat level.
The vans, according to Meena, are not only moving from village to village screening and treating patients but also raising cancer awareness. He urged the officers to perform effective screening of patients at Cancer Care Units established in all district hospitals, noting that early detection and treatment of cancer is the only way to prevent it.
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New Auto Rickshaw Fare Structure Causes Confusion In Navi Mumbai

Dy RTO begins certification of auto rickshaw and taxi meters in Navi Mumbai.
The Fare
The Regional Transport Office (RTO) has officially implemented revised fare rates for auto rickshaws, effective from February 1. Under the new structure, the base fare for the first leg of the journey has increased from Rs23 to Rs26. The changes have led to widespread confusion among both rickshaw drivers and passengers.
Passengers will now be charged per kilometer after the initial fare. However, discrepancies have arisen as some rickshaws still operate on old fare meters, leading to conflicts between drivers and commuters. While some auto drivers have started charging according to the updated rates, others are awaiting meter recalibration, resulting in fare inconsistencies.
The process of updating the fare meters began on Saturday, February 15. With Navi Mumbai housing over 36,000 auto rickshaws, the transition has not been seamless. Several passengers, unaware of the revised fares, have protested against drivers demanding higher charges, causing disputes at various rickshaw stands.
To address the issue, the transport department has initiated software updates for fare meters. Deputy Regional Transport Officer Gajanan Gawande assured that modifications will be completed soon, ensuring all rickshaws reflect the correct fare.
As the recalibration progresses, passengers are advised to verify the fare structure and cooperate with rickshaw drivers. The RTO has urged rickshaw operators to comply with the updated rates while ensuring a hassle-free commute for passengers.
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Agri Community Calls Special Meeting to Demand Navi Mumbai Airport Be Named After D.B. Patil

The Agri community, along with like-minded associations, has convened a special meeting to reinforce their demand for naming the upcoming Navi Mumbai International Airport after social activist D.B. Patil.
The meeting, organized by the All Party Action Committee and Akhil Agri Samaj Parishad, will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday at the Navi Mumbai Sports Association.
“This meeting aims to reiterate the long-standing demand of the local residents. D.B. Patil was a revered leader who fought for farmers’ rights, particularly during the government’s land acquisitions in the 1970s,” said an official.
The demand to name the airport after D.B. Patil has received widespread support. A resolution proposing the name D.B. Patil International Airport was previously passed and submitted to the Union government. While the Centre has approved the proposal, a formal notification is still awaited.
The meeting will focus on strategies to expedite the official announcement and ensure that the resolution is implemented without further delay.
The Agri community and supporting organizations remain firm in their stance, emphasizing that the airport should honor the legacy of a leader who championed the cause of local farmers.
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Navi Mumbai Director Duped of ₹60 Lakh in WhatsApp DP Fraud

A 52-year-old director of a Thane-based private company lost Rs60 lakh to a fraudster who impersonated another director by using his photograph as a WhatsApp display picture (DP).
According to the police, the complainant, a Navi Mumbai resident, is one of the three directors of the company. On February 5, he received a WhatsApp message from an unknown number, with the sender claiming to be another director, who was in Dubai, and stating that it was his new number.
The next day, the fraudster inquired about the company’s account balance. Believing he was communicating with his colleague—whose photo appeared as the WhatsApp DP—the complainant provided the details. The fraudster then requested an urgent transfer of Rs60 lakh, citing funding needs for a project.
Without suspecting foul play, the complainant instructed the company’s accountant to transfer the amount to the account provided by the fraudster. However, after the transaction, the real director in Dubai contacted him, inquiring about the large sum. Shocked, the complainant realized he had been duped through WhatsApp DP fraud.
The police have registered a case and are investigating the matter. Officials have warned the public to verify fund transfer requests and avoid relying solely on WhatsApp display pictures for identity confirmation.
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