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Illegal temple destroyed by CIDCO in Navi Mumbai
CIDCO has taken a strong stand against illegal constructions keeping aside people’s religious sentiments. They have gone ahead and destroyed Varad Vinayak temple, which was constructed in an illegal spot located near Sector 4A in Koparkhairane. The event took place in the wee morning hours of January 9.
Defending the razing act, Anil Patil, CIDCO’s chief controller of unauthorized construction, said, “The place where the temple was located was allotted to Manav Sadhan Vikas Sanstha two-three months back. The Manas Sadhan Vikas Sanstha was the owner of the plot, so it was necessary to vacate the place.”
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NMMC: Expert search and rescue team to be formed in Navi Mumbai
Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) will conduct an intense training session to develop specialized search and rescue team. This team will be in the forefront for rescuing victims of collapsed buildings. With a view to shorten the current long hours of wait for rescue, the proposed team is based on the lines of elite National Disaster Response Force (NDRF).
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New MSEDCL meters throws up shocking bills in Navi Mumbai
The new Radio Frequency Identify (RFID) meters employed by the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Ltd (MSEDCL) throughout Navi Mumbai are showing unexplainable exorbitant bills. This scenario has prompted MSEDCL to revert to its original method of taking snapshots of meter reading. The new project was started by the power board as a response to curb all the discrepancies and to provide accurate readings of electricity used by the consumers.
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Property Exhibition in Navi Mumbai from 14th to 17 Dec 2013
The 14th Annual BANM (Builders Association of Navi Mumbai) Property Exhibition will be held at Sanpada, Navi Mumbai. The event is from December 14th to 17th, 2013 and will be hosted at Plot no. 19, Sector 19, off Palm Beach road, Sanpada.
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State cabinets give a green signal to power projects in Navi Mumbai
Recognizing the need for more electricity supply in Navi Mumbai region, the state government has approved a plan, which focuses on power distribution infrastructure. This plan is made for seven cities, which includes Navi Mumbai and Panvel.
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Technical goof up prints Ganesh Naik’s image on a woman’s registration slip
Technical glitches during election voter registrations in India are a common occurrence. However, a recent incident, which happened in Koparkhairane, highlights the hilarious situation these might throw up. Thane’s guardian minister Ganesh Naik found his photo printed on a voter registration slip belonging to one Neela Dineshchandra Shah, residing in sector 12, Koparkhairane.
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CM Prithviraj Chavan to meet the PM over airport project on November 13
In order to update the Central Government about the progress made on Navi Mumbai Airport project, the Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan will meet the PM Manmohan Singh on November 13 in New Delhi. Top state government officials will accompany the chief Minister on this trip.
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Vashi bags the infamous title of ‘No.1 Traffic Violation Place’ in Navi Mumbai
This is one honor that Vashi can do without. It has come at the top place for maximum Motor Vehicles Act violations, under the traffic department for this year, from January to September 2013.
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Bold MMRTA move faces opposition from auto unions
Private vehicles ferrying passengers near Turbhe and Jui Nagar railway station is a common sight. While plying of private vehicles for commercial purposes is illegal, infrastructural problems and the anti-passenger stance of the rickshaws forced the authorities to turn a blind eye to them.
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Cell Towers in Vashi building causes health scare
Cell tower sites consist of antennas and electronic equipment to send and receive mobile waves, which are essential in ensuring uninterrupted communication. However, they come bundled with health problems related to radiation. The risks increase even more in residential areas, where companies prefer to set up their communication at high rise buildings. The presence of one such tower has raised a storm in Alaknanda CHS Ltd, near PKC hospital, Vashi, Navi Mumbai.
