Do you know what the stars hold for you in terms of love life, career, business and personal wellness today? Well, read on to know your astrological predictions as per your zodiac sign for December 11. Aries March 21 – April 20A project requires making daily detailed notes. Just work with these circumstances- not against. Be prepared for an approaching deadline of another important project.Cosmic tip: Keep communication on a light and friendly note. Taurus April 21 – May 20A mini getaway approaches. Intuition says this is a life changing time.Cosmic tip: Create distance with a friend who seems to be avoiding you for no reason at all. Call after one week. GeminiMay 21 – June 21The usual routine changes dramatically, but in a positive manner. Keep an attitude of gratitude ever consciously present, to attract more blessings from the universe.Cosmic tip: Enjoy this day of fun and laughter. Cancer June 22 – July 23Reach a meeting on time. A family issue finds closure with a compromise agreeable to everyone.Cosmic tip: Live in the present moment with awareness to realize how pleasant and peaceful life actually is. Leo July 24 - Aug 23Positive feedback from a client makes you feel good about giving that much extra to how the work is approached. Drink enough water.Cosmic tip: Respond differently towards someone with whom you usually react. Virgo Aug 24 – Sept 23It feels so good to receive recognition of all you’ve achieved so far. Do maintain a health improving diet.Cosmic tip: Choose what you need, not want, when God the universe places choices before you. Libra Sept 24 – Oct 22Bring some freshness into the day by changing the usual routine as much as you can. Do get enough sleep.Cosmic tip: Indulge in some retail therapy if that is uppermost on your mind. Scorpio Oct 23 – Nov 22Circumstances make a great teacher, as questions are answered in a roundabout manner, including some, for which there seemed no answers.Cosmic tip: Discuss a sensitive issue till there’s some clarity and a solution. Sagittarius Nov 23 – Dec 22There’s a bit of a mad rush in the morning as you hurry to complete all chores extra quickly.Cosmic tip: Enjoy discussions about spirituality, re-birth and re-incarnation with someone whose knowledge is immense. Capricorn Dec 23 – Jan 20Have all points of view ready when attending an initial meeting with a client. Health is good.Cosmic tip: Speak the truth, but be careful about words said as they could be deliberately misconstrued. Aquarius Jan 21 – Feb 19Consciously stay away from reacting to an ego based legal letter from someone. Deal immediately with an allergy before it escalates.Cosmic tip: De-clutter personal spaces regularly to draw in positive and new energy. Pisces Feb 20 – March 20A reconciliation is quite unexpected and slightly baffling in its intensity (from the other person). Don’t compare yourself with anyone. Be logical and practical.Cosmic tip: Do all you can to maintain good health.
11 December,2023 12:27 AM IST | Mumbai | Shirley BoseA timely response followed by a CPR saves a passengers life who was travelling in a Brihanmumbai Electricity Supply and Transport (BEST) bus on Sunday, an official statement said. The crew of the BEST bus that was operating on Route No. 453 from Ghatkopar Depot in Mumbai to Lokmanya Nagar in Thane district of Maharashtra, sprung into action when a passenger suffered a medical emergency while travelling in the bus, the statement said. It said that the incident took place at approximately 2:20 pm near Mulund Check Naka when a passenger identified as Rohidas Ramchandra Pawar, 62, reportedly fainted inside the bus, subsequently losing consciousness due to a suspected heart attack. In the bus that was on the route from Ghatkopar Depot, became the stage for an impromptu medical emergency intervention, an official said. The swift response from the Bus Conductor and the Bus Driver, proved crucial in this life-threatening situation, he said. The Bus Conductor, equipped with basic life-saving skills, administered Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) to Pawar, providing vital assistance until further medical help could be sought. The bus crew's timely and proficient response ensured that Pawar received immediate attention, minimising the impact of the suspected heart attack, the official said. Following the emergency intervention, Pawar was promptly transported to ESIS Hospital in Thane for further medical treatment. As of the latest update, his condition has stabilised, underscoring the importance of quick and efficient first aid during critical situations, the official said. Goods train derails near Kasara, some services disrupted Meanwhile, a goods train derailed on Sunday between Kasara station and TGR-3 down line section on the down main line, creating a disruption in the rail services in the region, the officials said. The incident took place at around 6:31 pm, they said. The affected train has been identified as the JNPT- DLIB Container train, with a staggering seven loaded wagons derailing during the mishap, an official statement said on Sunday evening. The incident has led to the suspension of mail express traffic in the Kasara to Igatpuri DOWN section, impacting the middle line as well. The affected section is vital for the transportation of goods and passengers, and the derailment is expected to cause delays and inconvenience for commuters in the coming hours, as per the officials.
10 December,2023 09:09 PM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. AklekarThe Maharashtra State Human Rights Commission (MSHRC), celebrated Human Rights Day in presence of with the Justice Swatanter Kumar, Former Judge of the Supreme Court of India and Former Chairperson of National Green Tribunal (NGT) as the Chief Guest on Sunday, December 10. Justice (Retd.) K. K. Tated, Chairperson, Maharashtra State Human Rights Commission, presided over the function with members of the Maharashtra State Human Rights Commission, M. A. Sayeed and Sanjay Kumar. The Human Rights Day 2023 theme is " Freedom, Equality, and Justice for All," a powerful call to action urging society to unite in safeguarding the inherent rights of every individual, nurturing a world where every voice is heard, every person is respected equally, and justice prevails without discrimination. The activities and annual report of the Maharashtra State Human Rights Commission were presented, highlighting the diverse achievements and success stories of the MHSRC and shedding light on its contribution to preserving human rights in Maharashtra using an audio-visual presentation. Speaking at the occasion, The Chief Guest, Justice Swatanter Kumar, Former Judge of the Supreme Court of India and Former Chairperson of National Green Tribunal, stated, “The commendable performance of MSHRC in various administrative and social functions is crucial for ensuring the protection and enforcement of human rights, which is the essence of our constitutional mandate. Today, the Indian judicial system is universally adored and complimented. The Indian Constitution directly controls the scope of justice administered by courts, and the world looks at the Indian judicial system with respect.” He further added, “The enforcement and implementation of human rights have intrinsic value. When citizens feel secure in their rights and have confidence in the justice system, a country is progressing in the truest sense. It is essential to emphasize the consciousness of the people, ensuring that they feel their rights are protected. This serves as a reminder to all of us to value human rights, value the poor, value the disabled, and appreciate everything that one may not possess. Respecting individuals who lack advantages is synonymous with sharing values and rights.” Justice (Retd.) K. K. Tated, Chairperson, Maharashtra State Human Rights Commission, said, “Every year, December 10 is celebrated as Human Rights Day, serving as a reminder for all to respect the rights of every individual in society. This year's Human Rights Day theme is Freedom, Equality, and Justice for All. As citizens, we are aware of our rights, but it is equally important to emphasize our duties.” Milind R. Sathe, Senior Advocate Bombay High Court, said, "While the Maharashtra State Human Rights Commission has been stepping up and effectively enforcing regular actions, it is for all of us as a society and citizens to step in and change the mindset, the outlook on how we perceive people around us. We have a large number of laws and a wealth of judicial decisions that safeguard the interests of every individual. It is up to us to support the commissions that are doing excellent jobs within their jurisdiction. Our service to society should continue through a pledge to uphold human rights under the Universal Declaration, actively supporting forces and commissions, and promptly reporting any violations we encounter." Dr. Asha Bajpai, Member of the National Legal Services Authority, shared her experience with her efforts to preserve and promote human rights. While M. A. Sayeed, Member MSHRC set the event's context, Mr. Sanjay Kumar, Member MSHRC, presented the vote of thanks. The event also witnessed the presence of Justice K. J. Tkaker, Chairperson of Gujarat State Human Rights Commission, Gujarat. The event was successfully arranged by the MSHRC team, which consists of Secretary D. B. Gawade, Dr. Jay Jadhav (Spl. IG), Mr. Vishwas Pandhare (SP), Dr. Swarupa Dholam (Registrar), N. T. Bhosale (Asstt. Registrar) and all staff members of MSHRC.
10 December,2023 08:44 PM IST | Mumbai | Diwakar SharmaA goods train derailed on Sunday between Kasara station and TGR-3 down line section on the down main line, creating a disruption in the rail services in the region, the officials said. The incident took place at around 6:31 pm, they said. The affected train has been identified as the JNPT- DLIB Container train, with a staggering seven loaded wagons derailing during the mishap, an official statement said on Sunday evening. The incident has led to the suspension of mail express traffic in the Kasara to Igatpuri DOWN section, impacting the middle line as well. The affected section is vital for the transportation of goods and passengers, and the derailment is expected to cause delays and inconvenience for commuters in the coming hours, as per the officials. They said that the suburban local train traffic remains unaffected, providing some relief to daily commuters relying on local train services. However, the disruption in the mail express traffic is expected to affect the normal flow of operations. The railway authorities have addressed the situation and relief efforts are underway, the officials said. They said that there have been no reported injuries or casualties. In response to the derailment, Accident Relief Trains (ART) have been mobilised and are en route to the site from Kalyan station road and Igatpuri station, the officials said. The specialised relief trains play a crucial role in emergency situations, facilitating the recovery process and ensuring the safety of passengers and railway personnel. Passengers are urged to stay informed about the situation through official announcements and updates from the railway authorities. While suburban local train services continue without interruption, disruptions in the mail express traffic between Kasara and Igatpuri are expected to persist until the completion of recovery efforts. The railway authorities are conducting a thorough investigation into the causes of the derailment. The details of affected trains and diversions was also shared by the railways. The following down mail express trains would be affected- 1) 12261 CSMT Howrah express- at Asangaon station 2) 11401 CSMT Adilabad nandigram express- at Ombarmalli station 3) 12105 CSMT-gondia vidarbha express- at ghatkopar station 4) 12109 CSMT Manmad panchvati express- at vikroli station 5) 17612 CSMT Nanded express-Departed from CSMT 6) 12137 CSMT Firozpur Punjab mail express- Departed from CSMT 7) 12173 LTT pratapgarh express- at Kasara Diversion of mail express trains- 1) 12111 CSMT Amaravati exp- via kalyan-pune- daund- manmad 2) 12809 CSMT Howrah exp- via diva-vasai- udhana- jalgoan route 3) 17057 CSMT- Secunderabad exp- via kalyan- karjat- pune-daund- manmad route 4) 12322 CSMT Howrah exp- via diva-vasai- udhana- jalgaon exp 5) 18029 LTT Shalimar exp- via diva- vasai- udhana-jalgaon route 6) 12167 LTT varanasi exp- via diva-vasai- udhana-jalgaon route 7) 12141 LTT Patliputra exp- via diva-vasai- udhana-jalgaon route Chief PRO Shivaji Manaspure said, apart from above diversions of 11 mail express trains, there are 4 mail express trains which are beyond Kalyan station already/near to Kalyan station, which can not be diverted. Kasara to Igatpuri is a Thal ghat section which is having 3 lines. 1) Goods train derailment is on DOWN line (kasara to Igatpuri direction line), hence DOWN traffic is affected. 2) Derailment is infringing middle line also. Efforts are going on to make middle line safe, so that some of the DOWN line traffic (of kasara to Igatpuri side) can be started. 3) Up line (from Igatpuri to Kasara side) is already fit. This line is not affected. Hence Igatpuri to Kasara train traffic is running. 4 mail express (which are already in kalyan to Kasara section) which can not be diverted as of now are- 1) 12261 CSMT Howrah exp- at Asangaon 2) 11401 CSMT Adilabad nandigram exp- at Kasara 3) 12173 LTT Pratapgarh exp-at Kasara 4) 12109 CSMT Manmad panchvati exp-near Kalyan. "Efforts are going on for middle line in ghat section to make fit to run above 4 detained trains. Passengers are requested to bear with inconvenience," he added.
10 December,2023 07:48 PM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. AklekarMaharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Sunday thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a group of around 300 people left on foot for Ram Temple in Ayodhya in Uttar Pradesh, the PTI reported. CM Eknath Shinde also thanked PM Modi for fulfilling the dreams of crores of Indians with the construction of a grand Ram Temple in Ayodhya, as per the PTI. CM Shinde was speaking at an event to see off 300 devotees who will make the journey to Ayodhya on foot and reach there after 47 days. "I am thankful to PM Modi and UP CM Yogi Adityanath for fulfilling the dreams of crores of people with the construction of the Ram Temple. It will be fruitful for their 'shraddha, asmita and bhakti' (devotion and pride)," CM Shinde said, according to the PTI. Asserting that Shiv Sena founder late Bal Thackeray also wanted a grand temple to be built in Ayodhya, the CM said the holy city has completely been transformed and has become an important pilgrimage centre of the world, the news agency reported on Sunday. "We too will experience the grandeur and have darshan when we visit Ayodhya for the temple inauguration (idol consecration) on January 22," CM Eknath Shinde said. Cm Shinde lauded that the 300 'padyatris' saying the task ahead of them is not simple. "I appreciate your devotion and courage to undertake such a pilgrimage," the Maharashtra chief minister told them. Meanwhile, CM Eknath Shinde on Saturday paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi and participated in a cleanliness drive at Juhu Beach. Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde also participated in a cleanliness drive at Vile Parle (East) and Kandivali (East). Earlier, the Maharashtra Chief Minister on Thursday inspected the paddy crop damaged due to unseasonal rain at Tarsa in Nagpur district. CM Shinde was accompanied by Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis and Agriculture Minister Dhananjay Munde. Besides Mauda taluka, large-scale damage has also been reported in Ramtek Parshivani taluka. In Nagpur district in Maharashtra, around 124 villages have been affected by rain, 852 hectares of crops have been damaged. (with PTI inputs)
10 December,2023 05:40 PM IST | Thane | mid-day online correspondentShiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut on Sunday said that the Congress would face more difficulties in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls if there are people around the Gandhi family who do politics that is favourable for Prime Minister Narendra Modi, reported the PTI. In his weekly column Rokhthok in the party mouthpiece 'Saamana', Sanjay Raut also sought to raise doubt over the electronic voting machines (EVMS), as per the PTI. Sanjay Raut claimed that during the counting of ballot papers (postal ballots), the Congress was ahead in 199 seats in Madhya Pradesh, but the situation changed when votes in the EVMs were counted. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) swept the polls in Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Rajasthan, while the Congress won in Telangana. The results of assembly polls held in these states last month were declared on December 3. "If there are people around the Gandhis who do politics that is favourable for Modi and Shah (Union minister Amit Shah), then there will be more danger in 2024," Sanjay Raut said, referring to Madhya Pradesh Congress chief Kamal Nath who led the party campaign in the state, according to the PTI. He said that PM Modi's victory "magic" worked in three states, but not in Telangana. It is also a myth that the Congress cannot defeat PM Modi, the Rajya Sabha member said. The party has defeated the BJP in Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Rajasthan in the past, he said, referring to polls in these states in 2018. Ashok Gehlot and Bhupesh Baghel, the outgoing chief ministers of Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh, put up a fight, yet the Congress lost in these two states, the Sena (UBT) leader said. Meanwhile, Sanjay Raut had earlier on Wednesday said that the next meeting of the I-N-D-I-A bloc can take place between December 16 and 18 and many things including the face of the alliance will be decided at that time, reported news agency ANI. "The I-N-D-I-A alliance meeting was supposed to be held today but some prominent leaders were not available. There is a wedding in Mamata Banerjee's house, MK Stalin is busy with the relief operation in his flood-hit state, Nitish Kumar is not well, and Akhilesh Yadav is not available, therefore this meeting will be held on 16th or 18th of December. The face etc. everything will be decided in the meeting. We are together and you will see its result in 2024," Sanjay Raut said, reported ANI. Seat sharing for the Lok Sabha polls, which are just four months away, is likely to be at the top of the agenda. The next I-N-D-I-A bloc meeting would also be crucial for Congress, particularly as the party lost Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh Assembly polls, the Hindi heartland states that send a large number of members to the Parliament, reported ANI. (with PTI and ANI inputs)
10 December,2023 04:44 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentPolice in Navi Mumbai has filed a case against a 26-year-old US citizen for allegedly sexually harassing a 23-year-old female housekeeping staff member at a hotel, an official told PTI. According to the report, the event occurred on Saturday at 11:30 a.m. at a hotel in the Turbhe neighbourhood. According to the victim's accusation, as she entered a hotel apartment, the accused removed his bathrobe and made unwanted sexual approaches towards her, as related by a Turbhe police official, the PTI report added. According to the report, following the incident, the woman reported the event to the police, leading to the filing of a First Information Report (FIR) against the guy, a resident of Pennsylvania in the United States, under Indian Penal Code section 354A (regarding sexual harassment). According to the police, no arrests have been made as of yet, and an investigation is ongoing. In another report by PTI, a Mumbai court handed a one-day jail sentence to a man accused of molesting a woman. Metropolitan Magistrate BK Gawande, in an order dated December 4, categorised the offence as 'heinous' and thus denied the accused the opportunity for probation. On August 13, 2019, the 49-year-old guy reportedly groped a woman aboard a Western Railway local train. Following that, the woman confronted the accused, who was accompanied by her brother and took him to the Bandra railway police station. The court carefully evaluated the testimony of the complaint woman and other witnesses, concluding that the incident occurred. The court determined that the accused's conduct was deliberate, knowing that they would violate the woman's modesty. "The evidence provided by the informant (woman) establishes that the accused committed the said act (molestation) with the intent and awareness that it would outrage the informant's modesty," according to the report obtained by PTI. The prosecution effectively proved the accused's breach of Indian Penal Code Section 354 by insulting a woman's modesty. As a result, the court sentenced the man to one day in jail and fined him Rs 1,000. It also rejected the accused's claim of being unfairly accused, finding a lack of prior personal hostility between the victim and him.
10 December,2023 02:28 PM IST | Navi Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentA Mumbai court sentenced a man to a one-day sentence for allegedly molesting a woman, stated a report in PTI. According to the report, a metropolitan magistrate BK Gawande, in an order dated December 4, deemed the offence 'heinous' and consequently denied the accused the benefit of probation. The accused, a 49-year-old man, reportedly, on August 13, 2019, molested the woman while she was travelling on a Western Railway local train. According to the report, the woman along with her brother, reprimanded the accused and took him to the Bandra railway police station. The court considered the facts presented by the complainant woman and other witnesses, concluding that the incident occurred. According to the court's observations, the accused's conduct was intentional and done with the understanding that they would offend the woman's modesty. "The evidence of the informant (woman) clearly established that the accused did the said act (molestation) with an intention and knowledge that by doing such act the modesty of the informant would certainly be outraged," the court, according to the PTI report, said. The prosecution successfully demonstrated beyond a reasonable doubt that the accused violated Section 354 of the Indian Penal Code (outraging a woman's modesty). The court refused probation for the accused, emphasising the gravity of the act, calling it "heinous." It emphasised how the accused's acts were an insult to the woman's modesty and hinted at potentially harsher intentions. "It is clear from the evidence on record that the accused was found outraging the modesty of the informant woman, which goes to show that the accused could have had worse intentions," the court added. As a result, the court sentenced the man to one day in jail and fined him Rs 1,000. Furthermore, it rejected the accused's claim of being falsely implicated, finding that there was no prior personal animosity between the woman and him. Meanwhile, the police have registered a case against a 26-year-old US national for allegedly sexually harassing a woman house-keeping staffer at Navi Mumbai hotel, an official said on Sunday. According to the report, the incident took place at around 11.30 am on Saturday at the hotel in Turbhe area. With PTI inputs
10 December,2023 01:05 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentIn the early hours of Sunday, a private bus collided with a trailer truck on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway in Raigad district. One person died in the accident while seven others sustained injuries, a PTI report stated. According to the PTI report, the collision took place around 1.40 am in Khopoli which resulted in the death of a 40-year-old man, a police official confirmed. According to the report, the bus was en route to Pune from Mumbai; reportedly, the driver of the bus, Shirish Dhekale (43) lost control of the bus and it led to the collision with the trailer truck ahead of him. Reportedly, Raju Gawde, the second driver of the bus seated alongside Dhekale died on the spot. Gawde was from Sangli, the report added. According to the report, the seven injured passengers were taken to two hospitals immediately for treatment. The official said that the accident had disrupted traffic flow on the expressway initially and that movement was later restored. Accidents on Samruddhi Expressway During the state legislative council session in Nagpur, Maharashtra's PWD Minister Dada Bhuse announced that 142 people died in 73 serious incidents on the first 520 km of the Nagpur-Mumbai Samruddhi Expressway, which opened a year ago, stated an agency report. According to the report, during the winter session of the Maharashtra legislative assembly in Nagpur, Bhuse addressed concerns about the high accident rate. Minister Bhuse stated that around 66 lakh cars had passed across the route since its inception, with 70% completion of barrier construction on both sides. There are plans in place for 16 "station points" along the route, which would have facilities such as gas pumps, cafes, and restrooms and are scheduled to be operational within four months, the report added. Notably, the motorway has seen catastrophic accidents, including a collision on October 14 that claimed twelve lives, and a previous incident on July 1 that killed 25 passengers after a private sleeper bus caught fire after hitting a divider. The opposition leaders Ambadas Danve, Amol Mitkari, Aniket Tatkare, Satish Chavan, and Vikram Kale introduced the attention motion addressing the motorway accidents. With agency inputs
10 December,2023 12:34 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentA Lok Adalat in Navi Mumbai's Belapur settled a Rs 81 lakh settlement between a man's family, who unfortunately died in a road accident in 2017, and the insurance of the vehicle involved, a report in PTI stated. According to a court official, this settlement is the highest amount ever achieved at the Belapur Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT), indicating a noteworthy outcome from the Saturday session, the report added. According to his family's claim to the tribunal, Nilesh Shambaji Shivsharan, a 32-year-old senior associate in a private company, died four years ago when the cab he was riding in collided with another car on Mulund-Airoli road, the PTI report added. According to the report, the claimants--the deceased's wife, mother, and young son--said that the deceased earned Rs 45,223 monthly and requested Rs 1 crore in compensation for his death. The claim identified the taxi driver and the insurance firm as respondents. A decision was obtained during a recent Lok Adalat session presided over by District and Additional Sessions Judge PS Vithalani. The vehicle's insurer agreed to pay Rs 81 lakh in compensation to the deceased man's family, bringing the case to a close, the PTI report added. An official revealed on Sunday that police had filed a case against a 26-year-old US citizen for allegedly sexually harassing a 23-year-old female housekeeping staff member at a Navi Mumbai hotel, stated a report in PTI. According to the report, the event occurred on Saturday at 11:30 a.m. at a hotel in the Turbhe neighbourhood. According to the victim's accusation, as she entered a hotel apartment, the accused removed his bathrobe and made unwanted sexual approaches towards her, as related by a Turbhe police official. Following the trauma, the victim reported the event to the police, leading to the filing of a First Information Report (FIR) against the guy, a resident of Pennsylvania in the United States, under Indian Penal Code section 354A (sexual harassment). According to the police, no arrests have been made as of yet, and an investigation is ongoing, the report added. With PTI inputs
10 December,2023 10:50 AM IST | Navi Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentSudhir Mungantiwar, Maharashtra's Forest Minister, has asked the Centre to reconsider the state's intention to develop an airport near the Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve in Chandrapur district. He told PTI that he had addressed all of the concerns raised by the National Board for Wildlife about the need for an airport at Chandrapur. Mungantiwar emphasised the airport's usefulness in combating Naxalism while also encouraging tourism and industrial growth. The idea had already been accepted by the state government, which had allotted 500 acres of land in Murti village, Rajura assembly constituency, Chandrapur district. The forest department owns 76 acres of this land, which was approved by the state's forest ministry. The idea had been sent to the Centre for approval. "The state government had cleared the proposal for the airport and also earmarked 500 acres of land in Murti village of Rajura assembly constituency (in Chandrapur district). Out of the 500 acres, 76 acres fall under the forest department and the state forest ministry gave a positive response. The proposal was sent to the Centre for clearance," he was quoted as saying in the PTI report. However, the Centre suggested the possibility of expanding the district's current Morva airport. Mungantiwar stated that expansion was not a viable option, stated a rep. When questioned if there were alternatives to the chosen airport site and if it was within 150 kilometres of the Nagpur airport, affecting the tiger habitat, Mungantiwar stated that the tiger habitat was 80 kilometres away, while the Nagpur airport was 190 kilometres away. He went on to say that there was no other suitable place for the airport save the one previously designated. Recently, Maya, the most photographed tigress has been missing from Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve. Born in December 2010, the tigress has been continuously captured in systematic camera trap exercises since 2014 and was last captured on camera traps during the phase IV exercise from March to May 2023. She was last spotted in August 2023 by TATR patrolling staff in the Panchdhara area near Tadoba Lake. After spotting the remains of a tiger, the officials sent them for a DNA test and told the media that whether the bones were Maya's or not could be confirmed only after the test reports were received.
10 December,2023 10:50 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
