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Problems with the Kharghar water tank storage have not been resolved

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Residents of Sector 18 in Kharghar claim that an elevated storage reservoir (ESR) water tank that has been in operation for the past three months has failed to address the area’s water problems. Despite Cidco boosting the water supply by 15 MLD, residents of mass housing complexes like Vastu Vihar in sector 16 and Spaghetti and Gharkul in sector 15 experience water problems. As per the risk and cost condition for the ESR water tank, Cidco did not record the sum it had collected from the contractor. The new ESR water tank, with a capacity of 2 MLD, was built by Cidco.

Cone-shaped ESR water tank was being built by Cidco through a contractor when it collapsed in 2006 as a result of subpar workmanship. The black listing process against the contractor was initiated as a result of the water tank collapse. Concerns were raised regarding Cidco’s payment to and recovery from the contractor. From 2011 forward, Cidco began building a water tank with a new design and a 2 MLD capacity on the aforementioned land. After a significant public outcry over the lack of water, the water tank just recently—three months ago—became operational. There are still water problems in some areas like Gharkul, Spaghetti, Vastu Vihar, etc. According to Kanchan Kumar, a resident in sector 18, the water supply to some regions has significantly improved.

Kailash Shinde, joint managing director of Cidco, stated that the water delivery amount in the Kharghar node has risen from 62 MLD to 80 MLD. The problems will be examined. The Cidco water supply superintending engineer P B Mul responded to our inquiry by saying, “Records of the over ten-year-old collapsed water tank is being looked at.” Amit K. Parida

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Around Digha Railway Station, Negligence Causes Massive Water Wastage

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Ignorance leads to huge water wastage near Digha Railway station.

The Wastage

In another case of carelessness, on Wednesday, March 27, a large water pipeline next to the Digha train station was damaged, wasting litres of water. In addition to upsetting locals, this event has drawn criticism for the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation’s (NMMC) poor response.

After this occurrence, the NMMC, which was given the task of supervising the construction of citizen amenities, has come under investigation. While there are development projects going on in a number of places, a serious mistake happened close to the Digha railway station on the Thane Belapur route.

A large-water pipe that supplied Digha with water was accidently damaged by a JCB when the M/s Light Strong Company was working on excavation. The large-water pipe burst, resulting in the loss of lakhs of litres of water.

Municipal authorities were notified promptly, yet they did not move decisively against the contractor in question. Locals voiced their displeasure, drawing attention to a persistent problem where contractors appear to start work without proper supervision or responsibility.

“Irrational contractors begin work at their convenience with the tacit approval of Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation officials,” said one resident. Millions of gallons of water were wasted when a water conduit ruptured close to the Digha railway station while the business was excavating. But neither the contractor nor the executives of the municipal corporation can bear all the blame.

“It is unacceptable to waste water. Additionally, such carelessness should not be tolerated now that summer has arrived. Another neighbor stated, “We hope NMMC takes action against such contractors.”

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The Shiv Foundation Hosts An Exhibition In Vashi Of Weapons Belonging To Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj

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On the occasion of our esteemed leader Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj birth anniversary, the Shiv Foundation of Shiv Sena (UBT) has arranged an exhibition including Shivaji Maharaj’s weaponry at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Chowk, Vashi, from March 27 to 28, 2024, from 6 am to 8 pm.

The display provides an overview of the weapons and combat strategies used throughout Shivaji Maharaj’s rule. In order to obtain insight into the struggles and conflicts of the medieval age, visitors can peruse a variety of displays that explain the historical value of these artifacts.

Shree Vitthal More, the District Chief of Shiv Sena (UBT), opened the exhibition, which attracted the interest of both public officials and ordinary people.

There will be a number of cultural activities and celebrations all day long to go along with the exhibition. Residents can take part in flower tributes, ceremonial greetings, and cultural performances honoring Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s ongoing legacy from morning to evening.

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Prices Of Lemons Rise As Heatwave Hits City

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As Summer & heatwaves strikes, the prices of lemon rise.

The Rise

Since the region has been immersed in intense heat and rising temperatures, lemons have become an extremely popular item in the city. Lemons are becoming an expensive luxury for many people as a result of their record-high costs, which are causing concern among the general public.

The retail market claims that the price of a single lemon has increased dramatically to Rs. 10 per piece, which is a substantial rise over prior months. Some people are so shocked by this increase that they are restricting how much lemon they eat.

Costs have increased overall as a result of the equivalent rise in lemon prices in wholesale marketplaces. The low salaries that define the present economic landscape put more burden on households that are already struggling financially.

The problem has been made worse by the increase in demand for lemons, which is ascribed to their cooling powers during the intense heat. Lemons are also essential for a number of culinary procedures, including the manufacture of lemon juice and the extraction of sugarcane juice.

According to a lemon merchant Varsha Sadanand Devkar. “Over the past 50 years, we have been selling lemons. But since the start of April, the cost has increased. We now sell three lemons for Rs. 25 and six for Rs. 50, while a single lemon costs Rs. 10 a piece.”

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