Articles by G Mohiuddin Jeddy
Infra, health key drivers in ₹3.8k cr Panvel civic budget
Navi Mumbai's PMC presents a ₹3,873.86 crore budget for 2025-26, focusing on infrastructure, health, and waste management without tax hikes.
Published on Feb 27, 2025 08:08 AM IST
No tax hike in ₹5,709.95-cr ‘liveability-enhancing’ budget for Navi Mumbai
The budget estimate for the next financial year, with an opening balance of ₹1,301.04 crore, stands at ₹5,709.95 crore. The total income targeted is ₹4,408.91 crore, with expenses at ₹5,684.95 crore, leaving ₹25 crore as surplus
Published on Feb 26, 2025 07:58 AM IST
Panvel to get 50 mld additional water from June
The assurance was given by MJP officials at a recent meeting held at PMC office that was called by MLA Prashant Thakur and attended by various officials
Published on Feb 23, 2025 08:06 AM IST
Panvel civic body to impart free driving lessons to women
The initiative is in keeping with PMC’s pink budget theme that is aimed at women empowerment. The civic body is designating training institutes that will train and ensure the women get driving licence on completion of their course.
Published on Feb 22, 2025 08:12 AM IST
Work begins on Ghansoli-Airoli Palm Beach Rd after environmental clearance
The much-delayed Palm Beach Road extension project from Ghansoli to Airoli has finally begun after the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) secured all environmental permissions for construction in an area filled with mangroves.
Published on Feb 19, 2025 08:06 AM IST
28 former BJP workers who joined Sandeep Naik’s rebellion return to party-fold
Twenty-eight former Navi Mumbai BJP members returned to the party, led by Ganesh Naik, while Sandeep Naik's status remains unclear post-rebellion.
Published on Feb 19, 2025 07:34 AM IST
Navi Mumbai civic body cracks down on property tax defaulters, recovers ₹625 crore
Defaulters have been served notices warning of property seizures, and those who have not responded within the stipulated time frame are facing strict enforcement measures. As part of its crackdown, the NMMC has already attached properties of 128 major defaulters, each owing over ₹1 lakh
Published on Feb 13, 2025 07:34 AM IST
BJP to inform CM about APMC market parking scam
The city BJP unit has decided to approach chief minister Devendra Fadnavis to apprise him about an alleged parking scam at the wholesale APMC market where fake receipts of Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) are being issued to truckers to park their heavy vehicles.
Published on Feb 09, 2025 05:46 AM IST
NMMC attaches properties of 33 tax defaulters, warns of auction
The NMMC’s target for property tax collection as per the 2024-25 budget was ₹900 crore, out of which it has collected ₹617 crore
Published on Feb 08, 2025 08:26 AM IST
Water transport from Nerul jetty to start in a month
CIDCO has already appointed an operator - Drishti Life Line Private Ltd - which has procured a boat and is expected to begin the trials soon. CIDCO has also sought route permissions from Maharashtra Maritime Board to start the water transport service at the earliest.
Published on Feb 07, 2025 08:56 AM IST
PMC to install advanced cameras worth ₹132 cr to curb crime
Panvel Municipal Corporation plans to install 1,500 AI-based CCTV cameras at 475 locations by year-end, enhancing security with a ₹132 crore investment.
Published on Feb 04, 2025 08:10 AM IST
₹26 cr projects at New Panvel and Kalamboli to handle 400 tonnes of waste
Navi Mumbai's PMC is building two Waste Transfer Stations for efficient, hygienic garbage transport to Taloja, costing ₹26 crores under Swachh Maharashtra Mission.
Published on Feb 02, 2025 06:32 AM IST
Crackdown on property tax defaulters: PMC issues 447 pre-seizure notices, 27 warrants
Acting swiftly, the Panvel Municipal Corporation (PMC) has cracked down on property tax defaulters within its jurisdiction, catching them by surprise by issuing 447 pre-seizure notices and 27 warrants to attach their properties.
Published on Jan 31, 2025 06:56 AM IST
Navi Mumbai residents lost ₹440 cr to cyber fraud in 2024
Navi Mumbai residents lost ₹440 crore to cyber fraud in 2024, with 436 complaints filed. Awareness programs increased, and crime detection rates improved.
Updated on Jan 28, 2025 07:42 AM IST
CIDCO to hold public hearing on NAINA on Monday, over 1K suggestions and objections filed
Navi Mumbai farmers oppose NAINA project, filing 1064 objections. A hearing by CIDCO will address land acquisition and compensation concerns.
Updated on Jan 26, 2025 06:34 AM IST
Villagers launch movement against Third Mumbai
Opposing the state government’s plan to develop Karnala-Sai-Chirner New Town (Third Mumbai), encompassing areas of Uran, Panvel and Pen, villagers of the region have formed a committee and initiated an awareness campaign in all the 124 villages
Updated on Jan 23, 2025 08:10 AM IST
Navi Mumbai Metro to run every 10 minutes during peak hours
Navi Mumbai metro line no. 1 will run every 10 minutes during peak hours from January 20, improving connectivity for commuters.
Updated on Jan 18, 2025 09:32 AM IST
New stringent parking regulations for buildings in Navi Mumbai
NMMC has announced a new policy to ensure there is adequate parking space in residential and commercial buildings in the city
Updated on Jan 17, 2025 09:17 AM IST
PM Modi inaugurates ISKCON temple in Kharghar
The Sri Sri Radha Madanmohanji Temple, built over 12 years at a cost of ₹170 crore, is Asia’s second-largest ISKCON temple
Updated on Jan 16, 2025 07:12 AM IST
Kalamboli junction set for transformation with 5 roads, 7 flyovers, 2 underpasses
Soil testing for a two-level interchange at Kalamboli junction begins, aiming for completion in 3 years to ease traffic and connect to Navi Mumbai Airport.
Updated on Jan 14, 2025 08:38 AM IST
No animal slaughter within 10 km of NMIA
As per the GR (Government Resolution), slaughter or flaying activities are banned in the 10 km radius from the aerodrome reference point. There can be no slaughterhouses, meat shops and depositing of garbage or pollutants in the region.
Updated on Jan 10, 2025 06:38 AM IST
CIDCO issues notices to constructions parties to avoid PAP displacement
The much-delayed Navi Mumbai Airport Influence Notified Area (NAINA) project, that envisages development around airport, has once again become focus of CIDCO
Updated on Jan 07, 2025 06:46 AM IST
Tomato prices fall, among other veg in wholesale markets
Navi Mumbai's wholesale tomato prices dropped to ₹5-10/kg, a 70-80% decline since December, while retail prices lag behind due to old stock.
Updated on Jan 05, 2025 06:52 AM IST
Panvel civic body cracks down on 164 developers for pollution norms violations
The Panvel Municipal Corporation (PMC) has issued notices to 164 developers as well as bakeries, restaurants and hotels for violations of pollution norms. They have been warned that their operations will be shut if corrective measures are not initiated in two weeks
Updated on Jan 04, 2025 07:40 AM IST
Mumbai-Navi Mumbai travel via Atal Setu gets cheaper by over 50%
The fare for the Kharghar-Mantralaya route has dropped from ₹270 to ₹120, while the Nerul-Mantralaya fare has been reduced from ₹230 to ₹105
Published on Jan 02, 2025 05:09 PM IST
Dilapidated APMC onion-potato market gets propped up with iron pillars
The wholesale Agriculture Produce Market Committee (APMC) onion-potato market at Vashi, which has been declared “extremely dangerous” and is long awaiting redevelopment, is now depending on iron rod angles for support T
Updated on Dec 31, 2024 11:11 PM IST
First commercial flight lands at NMIA, inauguration planned on April 17
Will enable us to get requisite permissions for operations by March, grand inauguration planned on April 17: NMIA CEO
Updated on Dec 30, 2024 08:11 AM IST
In Jan, travel from Uran to Gateway in 30 min via e-ferries
Mumbaikars can soon travel from Gateway of India to Uran in 30-40 minutes via new e-ferries, replacing diesel boats, enhancing comfort and efficiency.
Updated on Dec 27, 2024 06:42 AM IST
Palm Beach Road to soon reserve 3 lanes for sports enthusiasts on Sundays
Navi Mumbai will close three lanes of Palm Beach Road every Sunday from January for fitness activities, promoting health and exercise culture.
Updated on Dec 25, 2024 07:16 AM IST
Onion prices fall by 50% in a week
Onion prices have plummeted by 50% in Navi Mumbai due to new crop arrivals and export duties, with wholesale rates dropping to ₹20-25 per kg.
Updated on Dec 21, 2024 08:20 AM IST