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Navi Mumbai’s Belapur’s MLA Mrs Manda Tai Mhatre donated three ultra-modern ambulances to NMMC.

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Smt. Manda Vijay Mhatre (popularly known as Manda tai), MLA from Belapur Constituency, donated three ultra-modern ambulances under the Local Development Program 2020-21 to Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) through her MLA fund on July 20. Through this generous act Manda tai aims to help patients during the tough time of coronavirus pandemic by making ambulance available when needed by them.

On the occasion, Manda tai said that it is her foremost duty to provide good and promising healthcare to the citizens of her constituency, take proper care of their health and well-being, and their most basic needs. She added that in view of the steep rise in number of Covid-19 patients in Navi Mumbai, there was an acute shortage of ambulances as well as ventilators for which she had decided to donate 3 ambulances of worth Rs 50 lakh and another Rs 50 lakh for ventilators, and all through her MLA fund.

Manda tai mentioned, “These three ambulances include one basic life support ultra-advanced ambulance and two patient transport ambulances equipped with the latest technology and various emergency medical services like monitoring facilities, fire system, oxygen facility, emergency response flashing light.” ” Earlier also, I had provided three ambulances to the NMMC from my MLA fund and I will continue to help my people in the best possible way”, she added.

The occasion was attended by the newly appointed NMMC Commissioner Abhijit Bangar, Navi Mumbai BJP District President Ramchandra Gharat, Former Speaker Sampat Shewale, Councillor Dr. Jayaji Nath, Additional Commissioner Sanjay Kakde, Additional Commissioner Sujata Dhole, Sunil Patil, Medical Officer of Health Dr. Balasaheb Sonawane as well as other officers and eminent citizens.

Mr. Bangar appreciated Manda tai and thanked her for helping NMMC to fight against the present crisis of the COVID outbreak. He further added that these state-of-the-art ambulances are one of the chief required facilities in current scenario and would definitely help managing the pandemic challenges in a much better and efficient way.

Drishti Bharat expresses its gratitude to respected Manda tai who has always accorded top priority to reform initiatives, extending help to her people. Her presence today is a great source of motivation to us.

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Proposed Helipad at Navi Mumbai’s Lord Venkateswara Temple Sparks Discussion

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The under-construction Lord Venkateswara temple in Ulwe, Navi Mumbai, is nearing completion but now faces a new debate over a proposed temporary helipad within its 10-acre premises.

Raymond Consumer Care Limited, the temple’s principal donor, has requested the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) to consider building the helipad on Plot No. 3, Sector 12, allotted by the Maharashtra government through CIDCO. However, site engineers informed Raymond that no such provision exists in the commencement certificate issued by CIDCO.

Raymond has asked TTD to escalate the proposal for management consideration. TTD’s Chief Engineer acknowledged that a helipad could serve as an emergency facility and a secure access point for VVIPs, given Navi Mumbai’s severe traffic congestion. TTD Executive Officer J Shyamala Rao clarified that the helipad is not part of the core temple construction and that no permissions have been granted yet. “We are still evaluating the proposal in line with Agama Shastras and regulatory guidelines,” Rao said.

Local devotees support the helipad, highlighting its potential to significantly cut travel time for pilgrims. The Chief Engineer also noted that nearby Sector 12 already hosts several helipads, making the proposal regionally viable.

The temple project has previously navigated major hurdles, including a legal challenge over CRZ norms and the complex rerouting of a Reliance Industries gas pipeline passing through the site.

If approved, the Navi Mumbai temple would become the first TTD temple globally to feature a helipad, potentially setting a precedent for future temples across India and abroad.

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Former BJP Yuva Morcha Leader Arrested for ₹3.5 Lakh Property Fraud in Nerul

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Nerul Police have arrested Ranjit Bhalchandra Naik, a former BJP Yuva Morcha office-bearer and real estate agent, for allegedly cheating a woman of Rs 3.5 lakh by falsely promising to sell her a flat and a shop in Sector 23, Nerul. Naik, who runs Samarth Krupa Developers, has been booked under the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) due to multiple similar fraud cases linked to him.

The complainant, 51-year-old Ahmadi Abdurrah Mulla from Tala, Raigad, approached police after Naik failed to deliver the promised properties. Naik had offered her a 950 sq. ft. flat and a 450 sq. ft. shop in the Shivam Classic building at a discounted price of ₹45 lakh. Between May 2023 and mid-2025, Mulla paid Rs 3.5 lakh through cheque, online transfer, and cash. When she repeatedly asked for possession or a refund, Naik allegedly threatened her, prompting her to file a complaint on June 9.

Police investigations revealed Naik was already facing four similar cheating cases, registered in 2023 and 2024, at Nerul Police Station. Despite multiple summonses, he failed to appear for questioning.

“Recognizing a consistent pattern of fraud, we proposed applying MCOCA against Naik,” said Senior Police Inspector Brahmananda Naikwadi. The proposal, cleared by senior officers, led to Naik’s arrest on June 19. He was produced in court on June 20 and remanded to four days of police custody. Assistant Police Inspector Nilesh Phule is leading the ongoing investigation to identify more potential victims.

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Golden Jackals Spotted Near DPS Lake, Nerul: Fresh Call to Protect Ecologically Sensitive Zone

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A recent sighting of golden jackals behind DPS Lake in Sector 52A, Nerul, has reignited calls from environmentalists and local citizens to protect the ecologically sensitive area. Wildlife enthusiast Ashutosh Kelkar captured the sighting, drawing renewed public attention to the region’s rich biodiversity.

The DPS Lake area, surrounded by mangroves and part of a vital wildlife corridor near the NRI wetland, has been under scrutiny due to ongoing development pressures. Golden jackals, known to thrive in mangrove ecosystems, have been regularly spotted in the area, underscoring its ecological significance.

Environmentalists argue that the lake and surrounding green patches are essential urban habitats and should be designated as protected forest land. “CIDCO had earlier marked the DPS Lake plot as developable land, despite the revised Development Plan awaiting state approval,” said activist Sunil Agarwal. Allegations have also surfaced against a private builder for illegally cutting over 300 trees without permission or formal possession of the plot.

In response to growing public concern, Maharashtra Forest Minister Ganesh Naik has reportedly instructed CIDCO to immediately halt all development activities on the site. Naik has also asked the Forest Department to explore declaring the area a Conservation Reserve, which would ensure long-term ecological safeguarding.

Activists emphasize that the plot’s close proximity to mangroves makes it a critical part of Navi Mumbai’s coastal ecosystem. “The sighting of golden jackals confirms this is not just green space—it’s an active urban forest,” Agarwal stressed.

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