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Victory of truth: Supriya Sule on Nawab Malik's discharge from hospital
NCP MP Supriya Sule on Monday said former Maharashtra minister and party leader Nawab Malik walking out of a private hospital here, three days after the Supreme Court granted him an interim bail, is the "victory of truth". "I came here to receive my brother. Satyamev Jayate!" Sule said after Malik was discharged from the private hospital in suburban Kurla, where he was undergoing treatment while being in judicial custody, at around 8 pm. The Supreme Court last week granted an interim bail for two months to Malik who was arrested in a money laundering case in early 2022. "I have always stressed that the arrest of Nawab Malik or former home minister Anil Deshmukh or Shiv Sena (UBT) Rajya Sabha member Sanjay Raut was unfortunate. Finally, we got justice through the court," Sule told reporters. When asked about Malik's daughter and brother meeting Deputy Chief Minister and NCP leader Ajit Pawar a few days back, Sule said she visited the hospital not for any political reasons. Queried on Narendra Rane, an Ajit Pawar loyalist, asking several of his supporters to welcome Malik outside the hospital, Sule said she was not aware of it. "When Anil Deshmukh was released, I had come to receive him. Similarly, I have come here to receive Nawab bhai. Unfortunately, he had faced injustice and he tolerated it for a long time. The truth has finally come out via court. It is a big relief for all of us. It was a very difficult period for all of us," she said. Sule said she had closely seen the suffering of family members of Malik and Deshmukh. "The court has finally given bail to Malik for two months. I hope it will get extended further. I am thankful to the court for giving him justice," she said. When asked about Malik being restricted from any media interaction, she said she was unaware of any such orders. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever.
14 August,2023 10:03 PM IST | Mumbai | PTI
President's Fire Service medals for five Mumbai firemen
Five personnel of the Mumbai Fire Brigade have been chosen for the President's Fire Service medals this year, an official said on Monday. The Directorate General of Fire Services, Civil Security and Home Guards under the Union Ministry of Home Affairs has announced the medals, he said. As per a release issued by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), medals will be awarded to deputy fire officer Deepak Ghosh, second officer Sunil Gaikwad, lead fireman Parag Dalavi and fireman Tatu Parab, along with chief fire officer Ravindra Ambulgekar, who has been serving Mumbai fire brigade for last 30 years. These five personnel of the Mumbai Fire Brigade are among the eight fire brigade personnel chosen for the medals, the release stated. BMC commissioner Iqbal Singh Chahal and other senior civic officials congratulated the medal recipients, it said. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever.
14 August,2023 08:56 PM IST | Mumbai | PTI
Mumbai: Nawab Malik discharged from hospital after securing interim bail from SC
On Monday, NCP leader Nawab Malik discharged from a private hospital, three days after the Supreme Court granted him interim bail for two months in a money laundering case in which he was arrested in early 2022. Malik was discharged from a Kurla-based hospital, where he was undergoing treatment while being in judicial custody. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) arrested the former state minister in February 2022 in a case allegedly linked to fugitive underworld don Dawood Ibrahim and his associates. The 64-year-old politician has been undergoing treatment at the private hospital since May 2022 for a kidney-related ailment. The special court granted release to Malik on a cash bond of Rs 50,000. The other conditions imposed are that he shall not directly or indirectly make any inducement, threat or promises to any persons/witnesses acquainted with the facts of the case. "Malik shall not indulge in any criminal activities and provide all his details in respect of medical examination to the central agency," said the special court. On Friday, the Supreme Court had granted Malik interim bail for two months on medical grounds. "We are passing the order strictly on medical conditions and have not entered into the merits of the case," the bench had said while granting the interim bail. Malik had sought relief from the Bombay High Court, claiming he was suffering from a chronic kidney disease apart from various other ailments. He also sought bail on merit. The HC, however, had rejected the NCP leader's plea for relief on medical grounds and is expected to hear his bail application on merit. (with inputs from PTI)
14 August,2023 08:43 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Mumbai: Man held for making call about serial blasts in Dadar on I-Day
A 34-year-old man was arrested for allegedly calling up the cyber department of Mumbai police and claiming that serial blasts would take place in Dadar on Independence Day. The man was arrested from Latur, said the police official. "He had called up on Saturday and then switched off his mobile phone," the official said. "On the basis of his mobile phone location and other technical details, he was held from Latur. He is jobless and seems to be mentally unwell. He has been charged with criminal intimidation and other offences and has been remanded in police custody till August 17," the official said. (with inputs from PTI)
14 August,2023 07:15 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Some WR trains to remain affected on August 16 due to work at Dahanu Road
On Monday, the Western Railway authority announced that a few trains will be affected in order to carry out major technical upgradation work at Dahanu Road from 08.50 hrs to 11.50 hrs on Wednesday, August 16, 2023. A press release issued by Sumit Thakur, Chief Public Relations Officer of Western Railway shared the details, the details of the affected train services. Repercussions on Mail / Express trains - Train No. 22956 Bhuj – Bandra Terminus Kutch Express will be regulated by 30 minutes - Train No. 22930 Vadodara – Dahanu Road Express will be regulated by 45 minutes at Umargam Road station. Repercussions on Mumbai Suburban Train Services - Train No. 93007 Andheri – Dahanu Road local departing Andheri at 07.51 hrs will be short-terminated at Vangaon and hence will be partially cancelled between Vangaon and Dahanu Road. - Train No. 93010 Dahanu Road - Virar local departing Dahanu Road at 09.37 hrs will remain partially cancelled between Dahanu Road and Vangaon and will short originate Ex Vangaon i.e. run between Vangaon and Virar. - Train No. 93009 Churchgate – Dahanu Road local departing Churchgate at 07.42 hrs will be short-terminated at Vangaon and hence will be partially cancelled between Vangaon and Dahanu Road. - Train No. 93012 Dahanu Road - Virar local departing Dahanu Road at 10.10 hrs will remain partially cancelled between Dahanu Road and Vangaon and will short originate Ex Vangaon i.e. run between Vangaon and Virar. - Train No. 93011 Churchgate – Dahanu Road local departing Churchgate at 08.49 hrs will be short-terminated at Vangaon and hence will be partially cancelled between Vangaon and Dahanu Road. - Train No. 93014 Dahanu Road - Virar local departing Dahanu Road at 11.35 hrs will remain partially cancelled between Dahanu Road and Vangaon and will short originate Ex Vangaon i.e. run between Vangaon and Virar.
14 August,2023 06:20 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Hospital deaths
Rs 60 cr sanctioned for Kalwa facility, bed capacity to double, says civic chief
The Maharashtra government had recently sanctioned Rs 60 crore for infrastructure improvement of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Hospital in Kalwa in Thane, which was in the news for 18 deaths in a 24-hour period between Saturday and Sunday, a senior official said. Speaking to reporters on Sunday, Thane Municipal Corporation chief Abhijit Bangar said the bed capacity of the hospital will be doubled from 500 to 1,000, while good hostel facilities will be provided for resident doctors. The work of shifting Rajiv Gandhi Medical College from the premises of the Kalwa hospital is underway and infrastructure improvement plan will be implemented within the next 10 months, Bangar informed. In the 2022-23 Thane Municipal Corporation budget, a sum of Rs 317.20 crore was earmarked for health, of which Rs 10 crore was for improving the hospital at Kalwa and the Rajiv Gandhi Medical College on its premises, he said. Social worker Taki Choulkar, speaking about the deaths, said the condition of the hospital was dire and required urgent corrective steps. The pharmacy at the hospital has been shut for the past 10 years due to some issues with tendering and also a fraud that allegedly took place earlier, he claimed. A senior civic doctor, on condition of anonymity, said the hospital does not have a fulltime dean, and the mismanagement had caused distress to poor patients who come to the facility from several parts of the district. A former dean of the hospital, in a social media message, claimed the facility has not had a fulltime head since she left in 2020 and seven officials have held the post as additional charge, which does not help matters. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever.
14 August,2023 06:03 PM IST | Thane | PTI
Mumbai: Western Railway to convert 49 local trains into 15-car from August 15
On Monday, the Western Railway (WR) announced that 49 local train services will be converted from 12-car to 15-car from Tuesday, August 15. According to the WR authority, this increase in the number of additional services will increase the carrying capacity by 25 per cent in each train. "In an initiative to provide better train services and accommodate more passengers in trains over the Mumbai Suburban section, Western Railway has decided to convert 49 local train services of 12-car to 15-car services. These services will be effective from 15th August 2023," the press statement reads. According to a press release issued by Sumit Thakur, Chief Public Relations Officer, Western Railway, the augmentation of 49 local train services from 12-car to 15-car service will be a great boon for the passengers. "The carrying capacity of each train will increase by 25 per cent. With this, the total number of 15-car services will increase from 150 to 199 over WR’s Mumbai Suburban section. Out of these 49 services, 25 services are in the DOWN direction while 24 services are in the UP direction. There will be no change in the total number of services, i.e. 1394 services including 79 AC local services. The augmentation will provide additional accommodation to the commuters for their convenience and comfort."
14 August,2023 03:06 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
CM Shinde may be admitted to hospital and replaced on health grounds: Wadettiwar
Opposition leader Vijay Wadettiwar on Monday claimed preparations are on to replace Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on "health grounds" after admitting him to a hospital. He also claimed Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar and Deputy CM Ajit Pawar met in Pune recently amid speculation about Shinde's likely replacement and in view of "talks among MLAs loyal to Ajit that he could be made the chief minister". The buzz about the "health" of Shinde, who was at his native village in Satara, grew louder after his supporter and MLA Sanjay Shirsat recently claimed the CM has fallen sick as he works for 24 hours, PTI reported. "Information is coming out about ongoing preparations to admit Eknath Shinde in a hospital and replace him with a new chief minister," Wadettiwar told a press conference in Gadchiroli city. The Leader of Opposition in the Maharashtra Assembly also claimed the Chief Minister's Office (CMO) has stated that Shinde is not keeping well. "I fear that he (Shinde) may be admitted to a hospital for two months and may be replaced on medical grounds. People of Maharashtra are asking whether preparations are on to admit Shinde in a hospital on medical grounds," the senior Congress leader said. Notably, Shiv Sena (UBT) mouthpiece Saamana also referred to MLA Shirsat's claim about Shinde's "sickness". “Shinde works for 24 hours, but it does not reflect anywhere in the state. If he has lost his sleep from the fear of losing his post anytime, it cannot be termed that he is working round-the-clock," the Saamana said in its editorial on Monday. Also read: No stay on MHADA lottery; Bombay HC refuses urgent hearing on plea seeking reservation for Special Backward Class “If Shirsat's claims are true, Shinde should be admitted to an ICU and kept away from meeting (Deputy CMs) Devendra Fadnavis or Ajit Pawar. Shinde should be admitted to a good hospital in Mumbai or Thane,” the editorial said sarcastically. Interestingly, senior Congress leader Prithviraj Chavan last month claimed that Ajit Pawar, who is part of the Shiv Sena-BJP government, will be appointed as the chief minister around August 10. This claim was dismissed by senior BJP leader and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. Fadnavis had said Ajit Pawar was well aware of the fact that he won't become the chief minister and the same was conveyed to him during the meetings held before July 2, when he joined the state government with eight MLAs of NCP. (PTI)
14 August,2023 02:56 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
No stay on MHADA lottery
Bombay HC refuses urgent hearing on plea seeking reservation for SBC
The Bombay High Court has refused to pass any urgent orders on a plea seeking for the Special Backward Class (SBC) to be included as a reserved category in the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development (MHADA) lottery for housing allotments, PTI reported. The petitioner, Deepal Shahu Shirvale, had sought that the lottery, to be declared on Monday, be stayed pending a hearing of the plea or for the SBC to be included in the reserved category. A division bench of Justices Gautam Patel and Neela Gokhale in their order on August 11 refused to pass any orders granting urgent interim relief on the plea, noting that there was no urgency. MHADA's advocate Uday Warunjikar opposed the plea and said the housing body has the power to frame rules and regulations. He said there are 11 reserved categories at present and the SBC category is not one of them. The bench while refusing any urgent relief observed the plea has not challenged the MHADA rules. "We do not know how we can require the insertion of a special reserved category in an advertisement that otherwise follows the rules framed by MHADA absent a challenge to the vires of the Rule itself," the court said. Also read: Thane: Non-serious patients being shifted from hospital to another facility after 18 deaths in 24 hours "The petitioner will have to establish that there is a right to the inclusion of that category in the Rules and this will have to be answered on merits," the bench added. The HC also said the petition does not lend itself to an interim order of the kind the petitioner seeks. It also ordered the petitioner to delete the names of the chief minister and housing minister as party respondents in the plea, noting they are unnecessarily joined. The petitioner was at liberty to file an application challenging the rule, the HC said, adding the plea shall be heard in due course. (PTI)
14 August,2023 02:21 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Thane: 24-year-old man held for flashing minor girl in local train
Police have arrested a 24-year-old man for allegedly flashing a minor girl when she was travelling with her mother in a local train in Maharashtra's Thane district, an official said on Monday. The incident took place on Saturday night in the air-conditioned local train, senior police inspector Pandhari Kandhe of Thane Government Railway Police (GRP) said. When the train left from Kalwa, the accused, who was sitting opposite to the woman and her daughter, allegedly flashed the girl and made some gestures, the official said. The girl's mother raised an alarm following which the accused was nabbed and handed over to the Thane GRP, he said. The accused, identified as Krishna Rathod, was booked under relevant provisions of the Indian Penal Code and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, the official said. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever.
14 August,2023 02:08 PM IST | Thane | PTI
Navi Mumbai police return stolen valuables worth Rs 5.41 cr
The Navi Mumbai police returned stolen valuables worth Rs 5.41 crore recovered in 248 cases of thefts and robberies at a programme in Vashi, an official said on Monday. As per an official release, the valuables were stolen in thefts and robberies that took place between January 2022 and July 2023. Seventy-four complainants received stolen jewellery and cash worth more than Rs 2.09 crore, while 174 complainants got back their vehicles, mobile phones and other gadgets worth more than Rs 3.32 crore, the release stated. The Navi Mumbai Police Commissioner Milind Bharambe presided over the function at CIDCO Exhibition Hall in Vashi. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever.
14 August,2023 02:05 PM IST | Thane | PTI