Navi Mumbai
Six arrested for destroying mangroves in Vashigaon
As many as six suspects have been detained in a joint operation by the Vashi Police and the Mangrove Protection Cell of the forest department in Navi Mumbai on Monday for allegedly destroying mangroves on a large area of about three hectares near the Vashi Creek and then encroaching on the land where they had built hutments and rented them out to slum dwellers. Senior police inspector for Vashi Ramesh Chavan stated, “The Range forest officer Sudhir Manjare had registered a complaint at Vashi police station on Sunday alerting them that a significant area of mangroves had been damaged in Vashigaon and wanted police protection to conduct a raid.
As a result, we offered police protection on Monday during the operation, during which six suspects were detained. The six accused belong to the Sutar, Bhoir, and Patil families and are local citizens. The NMMC anti-encroachment department would demolish the slum dwellers’ encroachment on the mangrove zone in Vashigaon on Wednesday, according to Inspector Chavan. According to documents obtained by sources, the letter sent to the JMFC court in Belapur on November 8 by the office of the Range Forest Officer, Mumbai Mangroves Conservation Unit, Navi Mumbai, states that up to 10 people have engaged in mangroves destruction and illegal debris dumping at survey numbers 17 and 840 at Turbhe, where 3.88 hectares has been encouraged upon by the accused and they are conducting fishing activity and crab farming in addition to seizing property.
The paper also states that the accused has allegedly damaged 10,888 mangrove plantations on 2.54 hectares of mangrove land. “The Mangrove Cell personnel have showed some spine and moved against this big land grab on mangrove zone,” said BN Kumar, director of NatConnect Foundation. The infringement has been occurring for a while, and we actually reported about it back in June 2020 when the passage of the tide water was being obstructed. Instead of allowing the infraction to spread out across such a vast region of over three hectares, it should have been stopped in its tracks.”
Since these illegal activities occur at night, Kumar said, “It’s about time the mangrove protection cell installed CCTV camera surveillance with night vision. To stop such environmental crimes, a full-fledged control room supported by a fast response team is urgently needed. Only six of the 10 suspects, including two women, were shown before the JMFC court in Belapur on Tuesday, according to Sudhir Manjare, RFO, Navi Mumbai. In accordance with section 64 of the Indian Forest Act, the magistrate granted them personal bond bail.
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Campaign To Raise Voter Awareness Receives Huge Response
Overwhelming public response was registered at voters awareness camp.
The Camp
The “SVEEP program” has been implemented in all 148 Thane Vidhan Sabha seats, which are part of the 25 Thane-Lok Sabha constituencies. This has greatly boosted attempts to increase voter turnout as the Lok Sabha elections approach. To secure the highest possible voter turnout and to strengthen the fundamentals of democracy, a vigorous voter education campaign has been launched, with women who are members of self-help organizations playing a prominent role in its participation.
A combined meeting of the members of the Hirakani Mahila Bachat Group and the Shri Swami Samarth Group at Bhaskar Colony was recently arranged as part of this activity. The campaign’s subject, “Matdan Amulya Daan” (Voting is a Precious Gift), was chosen with the intention of appealing to economically disadvantaged populations. Its goal was to inculcate in women a feeling of civic duty and political responsibility.
At the event, participants made a solemn vow to engage in the democratic process: “Mi Matdan Karnar, Aaplya Deshache Bhavitavya Ghadavinar” (I will vote, I will mold the destiny of my nation). Workshops and lectures were held to clarify methods for increasing voter participation, especially for those who belong to savings organizations.
Participants were reminded of the importance of their civic responsibility and asked to prioritize voting on election day by canceling any appointments in order to perform their civic duty. Women from self-help groups were also urged to spread this philosophy throughout their families and communities in order to mobilize support for a strong turnout for elections on May 20, 2024.
The initiative has been executed smoothly under the capable direction of Assistant Election Returning Officer Urmila Patil. This has been made possible by the committed work of the team under the leadership of Additional Assistant Election Returning Officer Asawari Sansare, as well as the unwavering leadership of Sopan Bhaik, who leads the sweep team.
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A Woman Was Hurt When A Stone From An Ongoing Construction Site In Nerul Struck Her In The Head
A stone from a building site in Sector 10, Nerul struck a woman’s head, causing serious injuries. Concerns of the operations invading residential areas have been rekindled by the occurrence.
There have been a lot of new construction projects and rehabilitation initiatives in Navi Mumbai, which has resulted in a lot of excavation work being needed. When a plot has rocks in it, landmines are authorized and used to destroy the rocks. However, it appears that during an excavation project in Sector 10, the attention to detail necessary for such activities was disregarded.
Following land excavation operations on Tuesday, April 22, stones were unintentionally flung nearby. Sadly, a woman was severely injured when one of these stones struck her when she was at the vegetable market next to the railroad station. Due of its apparent disregard for Navi Mumbai’s established laws, this event has sparked concerns regarding safety. The revenue agency is accused of being careless, which is why there were oversight failures.
“We will conduct a thorough inspection of the accident site in Nerul caused by the landmine,” stated Talathi Ishwar Jadhav of Belapur in Thane Tehsil. The developer will face the necessary consequences if any anomalies are discovered.”
“The woman injured in the Nerul Sector 10 landmine incident has been hospitalized for treatment,” stated Tanaji Bhagat, Police Inspector of Nerul Police Station, in an additional statement. In addition, legal action will be taken if the developer is determined to be responsible for this accident after an inquiry.”
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Ahead Of The Lok Sabha Elections, NMMC Chief Dr. Kailas Shinde Is Taking Decisive Measures To Ensure Compliance To Rules Of Conduct
NMMC Chief Dr. Kailas Shinde ensures compliance to rule of conduct ahead of the Lok Sabha elections.
The Planning
Dr. Kailas Shinde, the Municipal Commissioner of Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC), has given strict directions to ensure the strict implementation of the model code of conduct in light of the impending Lok Sabha General Election 2024. Speaking to commissioners and department heads from each of the eight divisions, Dr. Shinde underlined how crucial it is to follow the code of conduct at all times.
During a recent meeting, Dr. Kailas Shinde presented a thorough review of the essential steps that need to be taken to ensure the integrity of the election process. These steps include:
- Fair Treatment for Billboards: With a focus on equity, all licenses for billboards need to closely follow the model code of conduct to guarantee objectivity in their distribution.
- Regulation of Campaigning Grounds: The availability of spaces for campaigning must adhere to the same rules, and unapproved hoardings, banners, and flags are severely forbidden. Legal action will be taken to address any infractions found.
- Examining Private Advertisements: Unauthorized placements should be swiftly removed from advertisement displays run by private organizations.
- Coverage of Inaugural Events: Commencement and inaugural ceremonies have to adhere to rules, making sure that the pillars are sufficiently discussed.
To make sure that these instructions are followed, Dr. Shinde gave all departmental officers instructions to carry out comprehensive self-inspections at the regional level. Furthermore, strict guidelines for enforcement were established in order to prohibit unapproved displays on NMMT vehicles and bus terminals.
In an attempt to increase the number of voters, Dr. Shinde emphasized the significance of public awareness campaigns. One way to educate the public on voting procedures, polling places, and voter identity is to set up voting awareness rooms at divisional offices. In order to properly distribute voting information, proactive participation with communities, industrial organizations, and residential regions was also encouraged.
Comprehensive awareness campaigns will make use of a variety of media platforms, including social media sites like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and WhatsApp, in order to reach a larger audience. To support voter education initiatives, audio instructions will also be played on NMMT buses.
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