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RBI supersedes board of Mumbai-based New India Co-op Bank

A day after imposing several restrictions on Mumbai-based New India Co-operative Bank, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday superseded its board citing poor governance standards, news agency PTI reported. A large number of the bank's depositors had gathered at its branches on Friday following RBI's restrictions, which included a bar on issuing new loans and suspension of the deposit withdrawals for six months. The bank has 28 branches, mostly located in the Mumbai region. In a statement, the RBI said that it has appointed Shreekant, a former chief general manager of the State Bank of India (SBI) as an 'Administrator' to manage the affairs of the bank, PTI reported. The Board of Directors of New India Co-operative Bank, Mumbai, has been superseded for 12 months, the statement further explained. The central bank has also appointed a 'Committee of Advisors' to assist the Administrator in discharging his duties, PTI reported. The members of the Committee of Advisors are Ravindra Sapra, the former general manager of SBI) and chartered accountant Abhijeet Deshmukh. "The action is necessitated due to certain material concerns emanating from poor governance standards observed in the bank," it said. On Thursday, the RBI had imposed several restrictions on the lender including on withdrawal of funds by depositors, amid supervisory concerns. The restrictions came into force from the close of business on Thursday and would remain in force for a period of six months and are subject to review. "Considering the bank's present liquidity position, the bank has been directed not to allow withdrawal of any amount from savings bank or current accounts or any other account of a depositor...," the RBI said while imposing the restrictions. The financial institution, however, has been allowed to set off loans against deposits, subject to the conditions stated in the RBI directions. It may incur expenditure in respect of certain essential items such as salaries of employees, rent, and electricity bills. The RBI further said that as from the close of business on February 13, 2025, the bank shall not, without prior approval, grant or renew any loans and advances, make any investment, and incur any liability, including acceptance of fresh deposits. It further that said the directions were necessitated owing to supervisory concerns emanating from the recent material developments in the bank, and to protect the interest of its depositors. Further, eligible depositors would be entitled to receive deposit insurance claim amount of their deposits up to Rs 5 lakh from the Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation (DICGC).  (With PTI inputs)

14 February,2025 08:21 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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CR to operate block on Sunday; check details

The Central Railway, while sharing Mumbai local train updates, on Friday said that it will operate a mega block on it its suburban sections on Sunday, February 16. In an official statement, the Central Railway, Mumbai division will operate mega block on its suburban sections carrying out various engineering and maintenance works as under: UP and DOWN slow lines between CSMT Mumbai and Vidyavihar from 10.55 am to 3.35 pm DOWN slow services departing CSMT Mumbai from 10.48 am to 3.32 pm will be diverted on DOWN fast  line between CSMT Mumbai and Vidyavihar stations and will halt at Byculla, Parel, Dadar, Matunga, Sion and Kurla stations and further re-diverted on DOWN slow line at Vidyavihar station. UP slow services departing Ghatkopar from 10.19 am to 3.29 pm will be diverted on UP fast line between Vidyavihar and CSMT Mumbai stations and will halt at Kurla, Sion, Matunga, Dadar, Parel and Byculla stations. UP and DOWN HARBOUR Lines between Kurla and Vashi stations from 11.10 am to 4.10 pm DOWN HARBOUR line services to Panvel/Belapur/Vashi departing CSMT Mumbai from 10.34 am to 3.36 pm and UP HARBOUR line services towards CSMT Mumbai departing Panvel/Belapur/Vashi from 10.16 am to 3.47 pm will remain cancelled. Special suburban trains will run on CSMT Mumbai – Kurla & Panvel – Vashi sections during the block period. Harbour line passengers are permitted to travel between Thane-Vashi/Nerul stations from 10.00 am to 6.00 pm during the block period.  "These maintenance mega blocks are essential for infrastructure upkeep and safety. Passengers are requested to bear with the Railway Administration for the inconvenience caused," the Central Railway said. Western Railway to operate jumbo block of five hours between Borivali and Goregaon stations The Western Railway on Friday, while sharing Mumbai local train updates, said that it will operate a jumbo block of five hours Borivali and Goregaon stations on Sunday. In an official statement, to carry out maintenance work of tracks, signalling and overhead equipment, a major block of five hours will be taken on up and down fast lines between Borivali and Goregaon stations from 10:00 hrs to 15:00 hrs on Sunday, 16th February. According to a press release issued by Chief Public Relations Officer of Western Railway, Vineet Abhishek, during the block period, all up and down fast line trains will run on slow lines between Goregaon and Borivali stations. Due to block some up and down suburban services will remain cancelled and some of the Andheri and Borivali locals will run up to Goregaon station on Harbour line. "Detailed information to this effect is available with concerned Station Masters. Passengers are requested to please take note of the above arrangements," the Western Railway said.

14 February,2025 07:59 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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Mumbai Police helps dentist recover bag left in cab in 30 minutes

The JJ Marg Police in south Mumbai helped a dentist to recover his bag which was lost in a cab in just 30 minutes, the officials said on Friday. According to the police, on February 12, Dr. Sayyed Abrar, a prominent dentist from Amravati in Maharashtra, left his bag in a cab and upon realising that his bag was lost, he visited the nearest JJ Marg police station in the city. The police said that with the help of CCTV footage, the police began to trace the bag and after the cab was traced, the police officials were successful in recovering the lost bag. The bag was later handed over to its owner, the police said. The police, Dr. Abrar is a renowned doctor from Amravati and had come to Mumbai to be felicitated by Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. His bag contained valuables like a gold ring and some important documents.

14 February,2025 07:36 PM IST | Mumbai | Apoorva Agashe
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RBI restrictions on New India Co-op Bank: All your FAQs answered

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed strict restrictions on New India Co-operative Bank in Mumbai, citing supervisory concerns over its financial position. As per the restrictions which are effective from the close of business on 13 February 2025, the bank is barred from carrying out key financial activities without prior approval. This has raised several concerns among depositors and stakeholders. Here’s everything you need to know about the situation. 1. When will you get my money back? The RBI has not provided a specific timeline for when depositors can withdraw their funds in full. However, depositors are entitled to claim up to Rs 5,00,000 under the Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation (DICGC) scheme. 2. Can you withdraw your savings currently? No, depositors are not allowed to withdraw any amount from their savings or current accounts under the current restrictions. However, they may be able to set off loans against their deposits, subject to certain conditions specified by the RBI. 3. When can you remove your deposits? Will you get my money back? The restrictions will remain in place for six months, after which the RBI will reassess the bank’s financial condition. If the bank’s situation improves, the restrictions may be eased. Meanwhile, insured deposits up to Rs 5,00,000 can be claimed. 4. How can you withdraw your savings? How can depositors claim their insured amount? Depositors must submit their willingness to claim insurance to the bank. After due verification, the claim amount of up to Rs 5,00,000 will be processed under the provisions of the DICGC Act, 1961. Further details can be obtained from the DICGC website. 5. What happens to my locker? The RBI's directive does not mention any restrictions on bank lockers. However, some depositors at the Santacruz (East) branch told mid-day.com that the bank manager informed them that customers currently have access to the lockers. 6. What happens to fixed deposits (FDs) in the bank? Fixed deposits will remain with the bank but cannot be withdrawn until the restrictions are lifted. However, depositors with FDs up to ₹5,00,000 are eligible to claim insurance under DICGC. 7. Will the bank shut down permanently? No, the bank’s licence has not been revoked. It will continue to operate under restrictions, and the RBI will review its financial condition in six months. 8. What should depositors do next? Depositors should stay updated on RBI announcements and regularly check the DICGC website for claim-related details. It may also be wise to explore alternative banking options for future financial security. 9. Where can you get more information? For official updates, depositors can visit the bank’s website or refer to the DICGC website (www.dicgc.org.in) for details on deposit insurance claims. The RBI’s official website may also provide updates on further developments. 10. What restrictions has the RBI placed on New India Co-operative Bank? The bank cannot grant or renew loans, make investments, borrow funds, accept fresh deposits, disburse payments, or sell assets without RBI approval. The bank can only incur essential expenses such as employee salaries and utility bills.   11. Why has the RBI imposed these restrictions? The RBI has cited supervisory concerns arising from financial difficulties faced by the bank. These measures have been taken to protect depositors' interests and ensure the stability of the banking system. 12. How long will these restrictions last? The RBI’s directive will remain in effect for six months from 13 February 2025, subject to review based on the bank’s financial health. 13. Is there any precedent for such restrictions? Yes, the RBI has previously imposed similar restrictions on banks facing financial distress, such as Punjab and Maharashtra Co-operative Bank in 2019. In that case, the RBI later facilitated its takeover by another financial institution. 14. Will salaries of bank employees be affected? No, the RBI has permitted the bank to incur essential expenses, including salaries, rent, and utility bills. While the RBI’s intervention aims to protect depositors, the coming months will be crucial in determining the future of New India Co-operative Bank. Customers should stay informed and explore alternative banking options where necessary.

14 February,2025 06:10 PM IST | Mumbai | Anisha Shrivastava
Depositors outside the New India Co-operative Bank's Santacruz branch on Friday.

'My husband is suffering from paralysis, what will I do if there’s an emergency'

Customers of New India Co-operative Bank are in a state of shock and panic after the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) closed its operations in an overnight order on Thursday. On Friday morning, scores of depositors rushed to several branches of the bank across Mumbai to access their accounts, where the respective managers informed them that they cannot withdraw their money until the central bank’s further directive.  mid-day.com spoke to some of the aggrieved customers of the bank outside the Santacruz (East) branch. Depositors, mostly from the middle and lower-income groups, revealed their heart-wrenching ordeal, as they were left completely blindsided by the sudden action taken against the bank. From taking care of ailing family members to paying the bills of school-going kids, customers are now worried about the future of their families, as for many, this was the only bank where they had deposited their salaries and life savings. The angry depositors are demanding their money back and questioned if RBI will take care of their expenses for as long as the bank’s operations are stopped.  In a harrowing tale, a woman who works as a domestic help, said that she has a paralysed husband at home, even as all her life-savings have been deposited in the bank.     "I have a paralysed husband at home. What if there is an emergency? How will I manage the expenses? I had deposited around Rs 5-6 lakh after working as a domestic help for years," she revealed. See pics: Customers in distress as RBI imposes severe restrictions on New India Co-operative Bank Another anguished customers said that there is absolutely no clarity on what happens next. “I had deposited Rs 5 lakh. Last evening, I got to know that something had happened in the bank. I came here immediately but the bank was shut and there was no one was present. In the morning, I came spoke to the manager. He told me that there was some issue and the operations will resume when things resolve. However, there’s no clarity. I also got a message from the RBI saying that there is a problem with the account and the operations will commence once the issue is fixed,” he said.  'Bank issued loans beyond capacity, now has no money to repay us' According to one of the customers, the branch manager gave them a paper stating the RBI guidelines but did not provide anymore information. "I asked the manager what was going on, and if public money is stuck, what’s the outcome? If the RBI has issued guidelines, we should know what is going on here. I told the manager that the public will keep standing till they get an answer. These are people's hard-earned savings. A statement given by the manager saud that the bank's liquidation process has started because it gave loans beyond its limit. So our money is stuck as the bank doesn’t have the funds to return the money to the public. The RBI hasn’t closed the bank but only some operations, such as the locker operations, are allowed, according to the statement. But I feel the manager is lying. We cannot trust the statement. If RBI has given you a time frame [on resolving the issue], what’s the bank's response to it? People need to know, and for that the bank needs to release a public notice. The employees here are ordinary citizens and not billionaires. The bank needs to clarify how much time they need: two months, three months, or four months. We will be at ease if we know what’s going on. People are standing outside since morning, no transactions are happening, everything is locked. There is visible panic. People are upset because they don’t know what’s going on, and they are anxious about whether they will get their hard-earned money back," he said. Another depositor slammed the bank for rolling out loans beyond its capacity, owing to which the liquidation process has taken place.  “I was able to operate my account from Google Pay last night. Had I known then, I would have taken my money out. We had even visited the bank yesterday but we were not informed anything. I have been a customer for so many years,” she said, adding, “They offer loans when there is no money in the bank. They are stealing the money of the poor," she said. The angry depositors had a heated confrontation with the bank officials.  “Why didn't you tell customers about your bank’s situation? The public are suffering. If the bank’s operations are stopped for six months, how will we take out our money? Why did you close the bank? Answer us,” the angry customer shouted at the bank official, who responded that depositors’ money will not go anywhere. However, the assurance failed to calm the tempers. “We have deposited our salaries here? How do we run our homes? There are people who are suffering from ailments. How should they manage their expenses? How do we pay our bills,” he questioned angrily. Another woman said that the customers have been waiting outside the bank from morning but have not got any answers on what happens to their money. Questioning the security outside the bank, she said, “Law is for everyone, right? What kind of law is this? The police are only protecting them. Why aren’t the police supporting us? Why aren’t they letting us go inside and ask? We have been standing here since morning,” she said.    

14 February,2025 06:05 PM IST | Mumbai | Katyayani Kapoor | Divya Nair
Eknath Shinde at the inauguration of Vrukshavalli 2025 exhibition in Thane

Vrukshavalli 2025: Plant at least one tree and take care of it, says Shinde

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has called on all residents of Thane, especially students, to plant at least one tree and take care of it. Speaking at the inauguration of the "Vrukshavalli 2025" exhibition, Eknath Shinde stated that there was a need for everyone to participate in making Thane not only a clean and beautiful city but also a green one. The exhibition, organised by the Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC), was inaugurated by Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde at the Raymond Company grounds near Cadbury Junction. The event showcases trees, flowers, fruits, and vegetables. Eknath Shinde also announced that the Thane Municipal Corporation will be growing organic vegetables on a one-acre area, making Thane the first city to implement such an initiative, where citizens can visit, buy, and learn, an official statement said. After inaugurating the exhibition, Eknath Shinde took a tour of the various sections, inspecting the decorative plants, flowers, and special plants in the air-conditioned area. He also visited displays such as paddy cultivation, village house models, vegetable sections, medicinal plants, and student art. Eknath Shinde highlighted the importance of large-scale tree planting to preserve nature and stated that Thane Municipal Corporation planted 1.5 lakh trees last year under the Chief Minister's Green Campaign. This year, the goal is to plant 2 lakh trees, and next year, they aim to increase the number further. The TMC is also focusing on bamboo plantation, the development of oxygen parks, and beautifying lakes. The restoration work of Jogila Lake is 70 per cent complete, and the remaining work will be finished soon, he said. The exhibition, based on the theme "Seven Colors of Biodiversity," features around 5,000 plants, including 200 species of flowering plants, fruit saplings, colorful trees, and medicinal plants. Around 90 organisations have set up attractive floral arrangements, nature-related displays, and butterfly photography exhibits to entertain and educate the visitors, according to the statement. This year’s exhibition also offers live nature painting, demonstrations of tree grafting using machinery, and the Heritage Tree Trail as major attractions, the civic body said. The event will be open to the public until Sunday, and it is free for everyone to visit and enjoy.

14 February,2025 05:45 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
The event will be held Mahalaxmi Narayan Hall Lawns in Vile Parle

Maharashtra Khadi and Village Industries Board to host 'Mahakhadi Exhibition'

The Maharashtra State Khadi and Village Industries Board will be organising the "Uttung Mahakhadi Exhibition" in Vile Parle area of western Mumbai between February 18 to 23, an official statement said on Friday. According to the statement, the exhibition aims to provide a platform for rural artisans and entrepreneurs to showcase their products in the urban market. It said that the event will be held from February 18th to 23rd, 2025, at Mahalaxmi Narayan Hall Lawns, Subhash Road, Ville Parle (East). "It will be open to the public every day from 10 am to 8 pm," Ravindra Sathe, Chairman, and Geetanjali Bawiskar, CEO of the Board said in a press conference on Friday. The exhibition will feature 50 stalls showcasing a variety of products, including Khadi fabrics, Khadi sarees, pure organic "Madhuban" honey, turmeric, spices, Kolhapuri slippers, jaggery, and other village industry products. In addition to Khadi clothing, visitors will find organic products beneficial for health and high-quality items made by rural artisans, the officials said. They said that for the past 65 years, the Khadi and Village Industries Board has been working continuously to promote the rural economy. Several initiatives are carried out under the State Government's Industry Department, such as the Prime Minister's Employment Generation Programme, Chief Minister's Employment Generation Programme, Beekeeping Centres, Honey Villages, and the Prime Minister’s Vishwakarma Skill Honor Scheme. "These schemes provide financial assistance and business opportunities to rural artisans and entrepreneurs," the official statement said. The Maharashtra State Khadi and Village Industries Board has been established on 11th April 1960 by the Government of Maharashtra to promote Khadi and Village Industries in the State of Maharashtra, develop their organisation and regulate them under the Bombay Khadi and Village Industries Act, 1960. To start, encourage, assist, and carry on Khadi and village industries; to carry on trade or business connected with such industries; and to carry on trade or business in matters incidental to trade or business. To assist people by providing work at their homes and to provide loans and other forms of financial assistance to individuals, organisations on such terms as may be prescribed. To encourage the establishment of co-operative societies for Khadi and village industries and to operate training centers and impart training to people in such centers with a view to imparting the knowledge required to start or run Khadi and village industries.

14 February,2025 05:23 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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Explained: Why RBI has put restrictions on New India Co-operative Bank

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed stringent restrictions on New India Co-operative Bank Limited, Mumbai, citing serious financial concerns. The central bank has barred the lender from undertaking key financial activities without prior approval, effective from the close of business on 13 February 2025. Why has RBI taken action? According to the RBI’s official notice, The action comes after supervisory concerns raised over the bank's financial health, and it is aimed at safeguarding depositors’ interests. The restrictions significantly limit the bank's operational capacity, preventing it from granting or renewing loans, making investments, borrowing funds, accepting new deposits, or disbursing payments without prior RBI approval. The bank has been facing financial struggles in recent years. The New India Co-operative Bank reported consecutive losses—Rs 227.8 million in the financial year ending March 2024, following a loss of Rs 307.5 million in the previous fiscal year. Its advances also declined to Rs 11.75 billion as of 31 March 2024, down from Rs 13.30 billion a year earlier, indicating a shrinking loan portfolio. What restrictions has RBI imposed?   The RBI has prohibited the bank from: Granting or renewing loans and advances Making fresh investments Borrowing funds or accepting new deposits Disbursing payments except for essential expenses such as salaries, rent, and utility bills Selling, transferring, or disposing of its assets without prior RBI approval In addition, the bank has been directed not to allow any withdrawals from savings or current accounts. However, depositors will be entitled to claim up to Rs 5,00,000 under the Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation (DICGC) scheme. Will the bank shut down? Despite these restrictions, the RBI has clarified that the bank’s licence has not been cancelled. The lender will continue to operate under supervision, and the restrictions will remain in force for six months, during which the RBI will review the bank’s financial condition. The situation mirrors previous interventions by the RBI, such as the action taken against Punjab and Maharashtra Co-operative Bank in 2019 due to financial irregularities. In that case, Centrum Financial Services eventually took over the struggling lender. An email sent to the bank’s nodal officer seeking a response did not receive an immediate reply. Meanwhile, the RBI has assured that it will continue to monitor the situation and take further necessary actions in the interest of depositors. The RBI’s intervention draws parallels to previous actions it took in cases of financial mismanagement, like in the 2019 case of Punjab and Maharashtra Co-operative Bank. There, RBI imposed curbs due to financial irregularities, eventually leading to a takeover.   

14 February,2025 05:18 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
The BMC is taking strict measures against big tax defaulters, the officials said

BMC attaches 18 properties worth Rs 178.64 crore in Chandivali

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Friday said that it has attached at least 18 properties worth Rs 178.64 crore in Chandivali of of Mumbai for allegedly not paying property taxes. An official statement said that the civic body launched strict action against the reality firm for failing to pay property taxes on its 18 properties in Chandivali. "The total amount of the properties is worth around Rs 178.64 crore," an official statement said, adding the the company has been given a notice to pay the dues within 21 days, or the properties will be auctioned. The statement said that despite repeated reminders and efforts from the BMC’s tax assessment and collection department, the company failed to pay its dues, leading to the attachment of its properties. The BMC is taking strict measures against big tax defaulters, including seizure and auctioning of properties, it said. It further said that the properties include land, residential and commercial buildings, shops, and industrial spaces. The BMC has attached these properties under the relevant legal sections, and if the dues are not cleared within the given time, the authorities will begin the auction process. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Commissioner Bhushan Gagrani and Additional Municipal Commissioner (City) Dr. Ashwini Joshi have directed the BMC’s tax department to ensure timely tax collection. Assistant Commissioner (Tax Assessment and Collection) Vishwas Shankarwar is overseeing the process, the statement said. The BMC has set a target of collecting Rs. 6,200 crore in property taxes for the fiscal year 2024-25. So far, Rs. 4,823 crore has been collected, with an outstanding target of Rs. 1,377 crore to be met by March 31, 2025. The civic body has warned the property owners who delay BMC property tax payments to pay within the specified time to avoid penalties followed by a legal action against non-payment of the taxes. As part of the official process, for defaulters, the BMC has issued legal notices under Section 203, and if the tax is not paid, the properties will be auctioned as per the rules outlined in Sections 203, 204, 205, and 206 of the Mumbai Municipal Corporation Act, the statement said.

14 February,2025 05:04 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
The traffic department has issued challans to all vehicles parked in this facility. Pic/Navneet Barhate

Pay and Park facility turns out to be bogus after vehicle owners get e-challan

Citizens who rightfully paid for the ‘pay and park’ facility for their two-wheelers were still issued e-challan fines for illegal parking. Over 125 two-wheeler owners, who have been using the facility outside Shahad railway station for years, now find themselves caught in a scam. Locals, shocked by the revelation, say the so-called ‘pay and park’ facility has been operating for over 15 years—only to be exposed as entirely illegal. The traffic department has issued challans to all vehicles parked in this facility, with the total fine amounting to lakhs of rupees. Kumkum Gupta, a resident of Shahad, said she has been parking her two-wheeler outside the station premises for the past eight years. “There was a dedicated ‘pay and park’ board, so we assumed it was a legitimate facility. I paid a monthly sum to these people, but a couple of days ago, I started receiving challans! That’s when many of us discovered that the entire ‘pay and park’ was a sham,” she said. Echoing her concerns, another local, Rajendra Shirke, said, “She is right! I have also been parking my bike here for many years, paying as and when they demanded. Maybe we should have checked the bills properly.” The citizens were given a bill-like receipt by those running the bogus pay-and-park facility, unaware that it held no legal validity. The individuals behind the operation are now being traced by the authorities. The joint operation was conducted by the Ulhasnagar Municipal Corporation (UMC) and the traffic police under the orders of IAS Manisha Awhale, commissioner of UMC. Over two days, officials penalized 125 vehicles, issuing fines totaling Rs. 1.3 lakh. Vehicle owners received e-challan notifications on their registered numbers, with fines ranging between Rs. 500 and Rs. 2,000, which they are unhappy about. “I already paid for pay and park, now I have to also pay for e-challan. How is it my fault that the pay and park was bogus and illegal? Isn’t it the responsibility of the traffic police?” asked Rajeesh Lambole, a local. On Tuesday afternoon, Mid-Day visited the spot and found the roads nearly empty, with only one or two two-wheelers parked. Shopkeepers and vendors said that ever since the Ulhasnagar Municipal Corporation and the traffic police vacated all vehicles—when the challans were issued for illegal parking—people have largely stopped parking there. In fact, shopkeepers noted that the operation has come as a relief, as the roads are now decongested, providing more space for pedestrians to move through the market and access the railway station. While they welcome the action, residents and locals who relied on the bogus ‘pay and park’ facility are now left wondering where to park their two-wheelers. “If this facility is gone, we have no alternative. I live quite far from the station, and taking an auto daily isn’t financially feasible, while the bus service is unreliable. Commuting by bike was the only sensible option, and now that too is jeopardized. So, do we have an alternative?” asked Suneethi Raj, a college student residing in the interiors of Shahad. Answering this question, Alka Pawar, Assistant Commissioner of UMC, told mid-may that with the removal of the bogus pay-and-park facility, a new parking system has been introduced, which will be managed by the UMC. “Before I was appointed as Assistant Commissioner, there was already a tender for parking, but it didn’t go through. Once I was appointed, I made it a priority to eliminate these illegal parking spots and replace them with a legitimate one, which is safer and can also generate revenue for the UMC. The new parking area has the UMC board prominently displayed, so people can park their vehicles by paying a minimal amount, and in return, they will receive a legitimate bill/receipt,” concluded Pawar, who previously oversaw the removal of illegal parking spots, encroachments, and shanties in the Ulhasnagar and Shahad areas.

14 February,2025 04:34 PM IST | Mumbai | Aishwarya Iyer
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WR to operate jumbo block of five hours between Borivali and Goregaon stations

The Western Railway on Friday, while sharing Mumbai local train updates, said that it will operate a jumbo block of five hours Borivali and Goregaon stations on Sunday. In an official statement, to carry out maintenance work of tracks, signalling and overhead equipment, a major block of five hours will be taken on up and down fast lines between Borivali and Goregaon stations from 10:00 hrs to 15:00 hrs on Sunday, 16th February. According to a press release issued by Chief Public Relations Officer of Western Railway, Vineet Abhishek, during the block period, all up and down fast line trains will run on slow lines between Goregaon and Borivali stations. Due to block some up and down suburban services will remain cancelled and some of the Andheri and Borivali locals will run up to Goregaon station on Harbour line. "Detailed information to this effect is available with concerned Station Masters. Passengers are requested to please take note of the above arrangements," the Western Railway said. Western Railway launches special trains between Valsad-Danapur and Sabarmati-Banaras for Maha Kumbh Mela In an another statement, the Western Railway said that in a bid to accommodate the increased passenger demand during the Maha Kumbh Mela-2025, Western Railway has announced the introduction of two pairs of special trains. These special services will operate on a special fare between Valsad – Danapur and Sabarmati – Banaras, offering more travel options to pilgrims and other passengers during this important religious event. According to a press release from Shri Vineet Abhishek, Chief Public Relations Officer of Western Railway, the details of the special trains are as follows: 1. Valsad – Danapur Maha Kumbh Mela Special (Train Nos. 09019/09020) The Valsad – Danapur Maha Kumbh Mela Special will run two trips. Train No. 09019 will depart from Valsad at 08:40 hrs on Sunday, 23rd February 2025, and will arrive at Danapur at 18:00 hrs the following day. On the return leg, Train No. 09020 will leave Danapur at 23:30 hrs on Monday, 24th February 2025, and is scheduled to arrive at Valsad at 09:30 hrs on Wednesday. This train will stop at several stations en route, including Navsari, Bhestan, Nandurbar, Amalner, Bhusaval, Khandwa, Itarsi, Jabalpur, Katni, Maihar, Satna, Manikpur, Prayagraj Chheoki, Mirzapur, Chunar, Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya, Buxar, and Ara. The train will be equipped with various classes, including AC 2-Tier, AC 3-Tier, Sleeper Class, and General Second Class coaches, ensuring comfort and convenience for all passengers.  

14 February,2025 04:11 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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