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The EIA assessment for the Navi Mumbai Airport proposes that the golf course plan in Seawoods be scrapped
A newly released Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) study on the Adani group’s Navi Mumbai International Airport project adds fuel to the fire for the proposed golf course in Seawoods to be scrapped. To minimize bird strikes, the EIA report specifies that the baseline bird survey study (commissioned by Cidco) must be followed. As a result, activists have advised the government to halt all buildings at the golf course location. According to the EIA report, the BNHS “strongly recommends” the conservation of bird habitats such as the wetlands at the NRI complex, Delhi Public School (DPS), Training Ship Chanakya, Panje, Nhava Sheva Police Station, and Jasai, where large flocks of birds such as flamingos and other species can be seen.
“The study for Navi Mumbai airport states exactly what we have been seeking over the last couple of years—that the 35.55 acres of the integrated golf course with its towers must not come up on the bird-rich wetlands in Seawoods,” said Sunil Agarwal of the Save Navi Mumbai Environment group. As a result, now that the golf course has been recommended to be scrapped, we are encouraging the state authorities to halt all building activity in pockets D and E of the golf course site. If there isn’t going to be a golf course, there shouldn’t be any connected towers.
This is a designated CRZ zone.” “This is to inform you that illegal construction is being done by a builder in Pockets D & E which is part of land survey number 265, Sector 60, Nerul, Navi Mumbai,” wrote the head of the Maharashtra Coastal Zone Management Authority, Narendra Toke, in a letter to the Thane collectorate and the Navi Mumbai civic body. According to the information obtained from the 7/ 12 extract, this land pocket is held by the Salt Department and hence falls within CRZ 1. You are expected to verify the situation and take any necessary action, as well as to give a thorough action taken report as soon as possible.”
“We had previously won a lawsuit in the Bombay High Court, which had ordered that no integrated golf course be built. The private builder and Cidco, on the other hand, had filed an SLP at the Supreme Court, where the case is currently proceeding. “However, if the EIA report itself recommends that the golf course plan be scrapped, the state government should take appropriate action to support this critical cause, which will also help to prevent aircraft accidents,” Agarwal said.
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Navi Mumbai Police Arrest African National With Rs 1 Crore Worth Of Cocaine In Ulwe
The Anti-Human Trafficking Unit (AHTU) of Navi Mumbai Police arrested Jeorge Ocante DaSilva, a 35-year-old native of Guinea, on Monday for possessing 410 grams of cocaine, allegedly intended for illegal sale. Acting on a tip-off, API Alka Patil of the AHTU led a raid at RM Heights Building in Ulwe, where DaSilva was found in possession of the narcotics.
Around 2:30 p.m. on October 28, officers discovered 410 grams of cocaine, valued at approximately Rs 1,02,50,000, hidden in DaSilva’s bedroom. Authorities also seized a mobile phone, a black Tabata weighing scale, scissors, plastic packaging bags, and a sky bag, bringing the total seizure value to Rs 1,02,55,610.
An FIR was filed at Panvel City Police Station under Sections 8(a) and 21(a) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. Dasilva was presented in court and remanded to police custody until October 31, 2024. Investigations are ongoing, with the Crime Branch seeking potential accomplices and sources of the narcotics. Notably, Dasilva has a prior NDPS case registered at Nahar Police Station in Mumbai.
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Taloja Society Chairman Detained For Allegedly Abusing Residents And Objecting To Diwali Decorations
The chairman of a housing society in Taloja Phase One has been detained by Taloja police following allegations of verbal abuse toward residents, including women, and objections to Diwali lighting in the complex. The incident occurred on Tuesday night, sparking outrage among residents.
According to the police, the chairman is accused of abusing a woman with intent to insult her modesty, provoking a breach of peace, and engaging in criminal intimidation. A formal complaint was filed, and the chairman was promptly taken into custody.
The situation intensified after a video of the incident went viral on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), showing a group of men, allegedly from the housing society, verbally abusing residents and threatening to halt Diwali decorations. The video received widespread attention, with users expressing shock over the treatment of residents.
Police officials confirmed that the chairman’s detention is part of an ongoing investigation into the incident. Residents are awaiting further action as authorities work to address the disturbance and ensure the safety of the community amid Diwali festivities.
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Thane Sees Surge of Nomination Filings for 2024 Vidhan Sabha Election
The final day for filing nominations for the 2024 Vidhan Sabha General Election witnessed a surge of candidates in Thane district, with a total of 281 applications submitted across 18 assembly constituencies. This high turnout signals a competitive race for seats in the upcoming election.
Among the nominees, 114 candidates represent various political parties, while 167 have filed as independents, reflecting a diverse array of participants aiming to represent Thane’s voters. Nominations were filed throughout the day with election decision officers at each constituency, marking an essential step in the electoral process.
Collector and District Election Decision Officer Ashok Shingare announced that the scrutiny of these nomination forms is scheduled for October 30, 2024. Following this verification process, candidates who wish to withdraw their names from the race may do so until November 4, 2024.
As the election date approaches, Thane’s political landscape appears more dynamic than ever, with a record number of candidates ready to contest the assembly seats, making for an engaging electoral season for voters and candidates alike.
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