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Navi school students to undertake scientific study of caterpillars

This first-of-its-kind activity is intended to instil curiosity towards research and data documentation amongst the student community in Navi Mumbai: the moth monitoring programme will be conducted from July 1 for two months; the students will rear caterpillars and observe their transformation into moths

Navi Mumbai school students to undertake scientific study of caterpillars. (BACHCHAN KUMAR/HT PHOTO)

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Updated on Jun 17, 2022 07:40 PM IST

BySameera Kapoor Munshi, Navi Mumbai

Animal lovers demand veterinary hospital, crematorium in Kharghar-Panvel region

Animal activists in the Kharghar-Panvel belt have voiced the need for a dedicated animal hospital as well as an electric crematorium; repeated instances of finding badly-injured animals and the delay in getting treatment prompted the activists to raise the matter with the Panvel City Municipal Corporation

Animal lovers in Kharghar - Panvel region demand a veterinary hospital. In the photo is Thane Municipal Corporation veterinary hospital. (HT FILE PHOTO FOR REPRESENTATIONAL PURPOSE ONLY)

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Published on Jun 16, 2022 08:02 PM IST

BySameera Kapoor Munshi, Navi Mumbai

Native saplings in Nerul destroyed by fire

Native saplings including mango, jackfruit and neem planted on Environment Day last year were found to have been destroyed in an unexplained fire earlier this week; the plantation was done at an open plot adjacent to TS Chanakya, Palm Beach Road, Nerul

The 100m stretch on Palm Beach Road, Nerul, where the saplings were destroyed by fire. (BACHCHAN KUMAR/HT PHOTO)

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Updated on Jun 16, 2022 08:00 PM IST

BySameera Kapoor Munshi, Navi Mumbai

Residents unite to conserve nature, help in restoration of Kharghar hill

People’s participation, especially in the conservation of nature, can do wonders; a classic example is the ongoing restoration work of the hill at Kharghar Sector 35; an initiative that was started by a few locals in 2016 is now becoming a coveted project that is gradually turning a barren hill into a green zone

A resident works towards restoration of Kharghar hill. Kharghar Sector 35 residents and environmentalists come together to conserve nature and bring green cover to the hill. (BACHCHAN KUMAR/HT PHOTO)

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Published on Jun 14, 2022 09:10 PM IST

BySameera Kapoor Munshi, Navi Mumbai

Navi Mumbai unlikely to face major waterlogging issues, says municipal commissioner Bangar

Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation is extremely confident that the city would not face major issues of waterlogging this year; the municipal commissioner, Abhijit Bangar, has claimed that measures have been taken to ensure the same

Navi Mumbai municipal commissioner, Abhijit Bangar, has said that the city is unlikely to face major waterlogging issues this year. (HT FILE PHOTO)

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Published on Jun 11, 2022 07:07 PM IST

BySameera Kapoor Munshi, Navi Mumbai

Water level at Morbe dam less than last year

Water level at Morbe dam less than last year; as per the official estimates, Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation can continue to draw water only for the next 70 days i.e. up to August 18

Water level at Morbe dam has reached 71.45m, which is 1.03m less than the level recorded during the same time last year. (HT FILE PHOTO)

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Published on Jun 10, 2022 08:19 PM IST

BySameera Kapoor Munshi, Navi Mumbai

Abysmal electoral representation main reason for poor development of certain nodes in Kharghar: KTCWA

Poor electoral representation the main reason for poor development of certain nodes; residents of Kharghar nodes have been vocal about the lack of civic amenities in the area

A resident points at the poor road condition in Kharghar. Abysmal electoral representation is considered the main reason for poor development of certain nodes, says KTCWA. (BACHCHAN KUMAR/HT PHOTO)

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Published on Jun 10, 2022 07:49 PM IST

BySameera Kapoor Munshi, Navi Mumbai

Viewing point for migratory birds to be developed in Nerul

Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation is contemplating to develop designated viewing point for migratory birds, especially flamingoes, arriving at the mudflats in TS Chanakya, Nerul; the decision to demarcate specific viewing areas is primarily due to the risks enthusiastic bird watchers were taking in order to capture the best shots of the birds

Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation is contemplating to develop designated viewing point for migratory birds. (BACHCHAN KUMAR/HT PHOTO)

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Published on May 20, 2022 07:39 PM IST

BySameera Kapoor Munshi, Navi Mumbai

Lack of parking policy, lack of parking spaces for vehicles reasons for parking woes in Navi Mumbai

Having a parking policy in Navi Mumbai would help attribute responsibilities and duties on the concerned authorities; experts also suggested investing in parking plots and terminus for parking of heavy vehicles

Commercial vehicles parked at residential locality in Ghansoli Sector 9 in Navi Mumbai. A third party research and review was earlier conducted to find solutions for the parking woes that will be used to formulate the parking policy. (BACHCHAN KUMAR/HT PHOTO)

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Published on May 20, 2022 07:20 PM IST

BySameera Kapoor Munshi, Navi Mumbai

Unauthorised parking of vehicles rampant in Navi Mumbai

Navi Mumbai, though promoted as planned city and a counter magnet for Mumbai, is grappling with lack of parking spaces and rampant unauthorised parking; residents have been constantly voicing their concerns about the multiple problems faced due to unauthorised parking done especially by commercial vehicles along roads leading to residential areas

Unauthorised parking, especially of commercial vehicles, is rampant across Navi Mumbai, adding to residents’ problems, like this one at a residential area at Nerul Sector 1. (BACHCHAN KUMAR/HT PHOTO)

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Published on May 19, 2022 08:11 PM IST

BySameera Kapoor Munshi, Navi Mumbai

Navi Mumbai civic body to provide green bins to collect green waste at Vashi gardens

To resolve the issue of green waste piling up in civic gardens and parks, the garden department of Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation has allocated 122 new separate bins for 30 public gardens in Vashi

The green waste lying unattended at gardens and parks is becoming a civic issue. NMMC will provide bins like this one at NMMC garden at Vashi Sector 4 to collect green waste as a pilot project in Vashi ward and replicate in other nodes. (BACHCHAN KUMAR/HT PHOTO)

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Published on May 19, 2022 07:38 PM IST

BySameera Kapoor Munshi, Navi Mumbai

CIDCO MD assures to resolve water woes in Kharghar, Taloja by May 31

CIDCO MD chose to address the issue of water scarcity in Kharghar, Taloja on Sunday through his 20-odd tweets; he also informed that a series of actions are being taken to not only end the water supply issue but also augment the overall supply to 484MLD by 2025 end

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Published on May 17, 2022 01:15 AM IST

BySameera Kapoor Munshi, Navi Mumbai

BNHS tags 6 flamingoes from Thane Creek Flamingo Sanctuary, Nerul, with GPS-GSM to track their journey

BNHS has tagged the six flamingoes with GPS-GSM from their roosting site at Thane Creek Flamingo Sanctuary, TS Chanakaya, Nerul, between January and April; the project is to be conducted for a period of 10 years and is a part of the impact assessment of Mumbai Trans Harbour Link bridge

BNHS has tagged six flamingoes from their roosting site in Thane Creek Flamingo Sanctuary, TS Chanakaya, Nerul, with GPS-GSM to track their journey. (HT FILE PHOTO)

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Published on May 14, 2022 07:20 PM IST

BySameera Kapoor Munshi, Navi Mumbai

Select Navi Mumbai civic school students to be coached by Tendulkar academy at DY Patil Stadium

Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation will soon provide cricket coaching to 15-20 students from its civic schools; NMMC is in the process of entering into an agreement with Tendulkar Middlesex Global Academy and DY Patil Stadium

Select Navi Mumbai civic school students will be coached by Tendulkar Middlesex Global Academy at DY Patil Stadium. (HT FILE PHOTO)

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Published on May 13, 2022 07:12 PM IST

BySameera Kapoor Munshi, Navi Mumbai

2 Navi civic school girls in line for State football team selection

Navi Mumbai civic school girls Shivani Ramprasad Jaiswal of Airoli School and Kajal Lakandar Saroj of Rabale School have been selected by the Thane District Football Association to play in the selection matches to be held from May 11 to 19 to represent the State Under-17 football team

Navi Mumbai municipal commissioner Abhijit Bangar (2nd from left) felicitates Kajal Lakandar Saroj of Rabale School (2nd from right) and Shivani Ramprasad Jaiswal of Airoli School (extreme right) for their selection into the Thane district under-17 girls football team. Deputy municipal commissioner Manoj Mahale looks on. (HT PHOTO)

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Published on May 12, 2022 08:40 PM IST

BySameera Kapoor Munshi, Navi Mumbai

Kharghar, Taloja, Panvel residents spend lakhs on tankers alone as CIDCO water supply not sufficient

Residents of Kharghar, Taloja, Panvel belt of Navi Mumbai spend lakhs of rupees on water tankers alone even as CIDCO claims to provide adequate water supply

Residents of Kharghar, Taloja and Panvel belt claim that since water provided by CIDCO is insufficient, they are forced to avail water through private tankers, spending lakhs of rupees. (HT PHOTO)

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Updated on May 07, 2022 06:41 PM IST

BySameera Kapoor Munshi, Navi Mumbai

Navi Mumbai civic school teachers, solid waste management dept staff trained on ways to prevent pollution

The concept of sustainable living and the means to improve air quality in Navi Mumbai is now being explained at the grass roots level by the Institute of Sustainable Communities; Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation school teachers and staff of solid waste management department were recently given extensive training on the effective ways to prevent all types of pollution that are harming the city

Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation school teachers and staff of solid waste management department were recently given extensive training on the effective ways to prevent all types of pollution that are harming the city. (HT FILE PHOTO)

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Published on May 06, 2022 07:45 PM IST

BySameera Kapoor Munshi, Navi Mumbai

Navi Mumbai residents demand more security on Palm Beach Road

Residents have raised a demand to beef up security on the Palm Beach Road in Navi Mumbai following multiple accidents and illegal activities occurring on the 10km stretch; the dangers posed by the road and even the service roads were highlighted by a Mumbai-based cyclist group that saw a woman being dragged into a car occupied by four men

Palm Beach Road in Navi Mumbai is prone to accidents while many illegal activities are alleged to have been taking place on deserted service roads. Residents have demanded more security on this stretch. (BACHCHAN KUMAR/HT PHOTO)

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Updated on May 06, 2022 07:14 PM IST

BySameera Kapoor Munshi, Navi Mumbai

CIDCO invites bids for lease of plots marked for veterinary hospitals in Navi Mumbai

The long-pending demand by animal lovers and pet owners for having a veterinary hospital in Navi Mumbai will soon be addressed as CIDCO has identified two plots, in Kharghar and Sanpada, to be leased for the same

CIDCO has invited bids for lease of plots marked for veterinary hospitals in Navi Mumbai. Two plots where the hospitals are proposed to be constructed are situated in Sanpada and Kharghar. (For representational purposes only) (PRAFUL GANGURDE/HT PHOTO)

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Updated on May 05, 2022 08:40 PM IST

BySameera Kapoor Munshi, Navi Mumbai

Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation to convert green waste into biomass fuel

The green waste collected in the city by Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation will soon be processed and converted into biomass fuel; the primary goal behind the proposal is to make the best out of waste and reduce the load put on the landfill site

Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation staff collecting waste in the city for conversion into biomass fuel. (BACHCHAN KUMAR/HT PHOTO)

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Published on Apr 30, 2022 07:32 PM IST

BySameera Kapoor Munshi, Navi Mumbai

Vashi residents complain against rising electricity bills despite meters not functioning

Navi Mumbai residents continue to voice their grievances with the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited over its alleged failure to provide services against the steep bills being levied; residents are also seeking answers from MSEDCL on how bills are levied even as the meters of many are no longer functioning

Vashi residents complain against rising MSEDCL electricity bills despite meters not functioning. (For representational purposes only) (HT FILE PHOTO)

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Published on Apr 29, 2022 07:58 PM IST

BySameera Kapoor Munshi, Navi Mumbai

Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation to provide SOPS to builders to prevent air pollution

Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation will soon provide the Standard Operating Procedures to Navi Mumbai builders to prevent air pollution while undertaking any form of construction work in the city; to address the issue of air pollution caused by the development and construction work, NMMC conducted a workshop with city builders and developers

To address the issue of air pollution caused by development and construction work, Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation conducted a workshop with city builders and developers on Thursday. (HT PHOTO)

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Published on Apr 29, 2022 07:51 PM IST

BySameera Kapoor Munshi, Navi Mumbai

Common Redshank tagged by BNHS in Navi Mumbai sighted in Russia

The bird was sighted by scientist and vice-president of Russian Bird Conservation Union (RBCU) Alexey Ebel.

Colour-coded plastic bands are used to study the sighting of migratory birds (Alexey Ebel)

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Published on Apr 28, 2022 09:42 PM IST

BySameera Kapoor Munshi

Navi Mumbai civic chief gives directives to keep roads free of potholes in monsoon

With monsoon merely two months away, Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation’s civic chief conducted a review meeting, giving directives to keep the city roads free of potholes and ensure that that the disaster management is in a position to address each and every call it receives with prompt responses

Civic works before monsoon including clearing sewerage channels and keeping city roads free of potholes have been initiated in Navi Mumbai. (BACHCHAN KUMAR/HT PHOTO)

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Published on Apr 22, 2022 07:10 PM IST

BySameera Kapoor Munshi, Navi Mumbai

Navi Mumbai’s vertical gardens go dry; residents question their maintenance

Questions are raised by activists and residents over Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation’s failure to look into the maintenance of vertical gardens under Swachh Bharat Abhiyan

The vertical gardens like this one near St. Xavier’s High School in Airoli, Navi Mumbai, are a sore sight as they are not maintained well by the civic body. (BACHCHAN KUMAR/HT PHOTO)

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Published on Apr 22, 2022 07:09 PM IST

BySameera Kapoor Munshi, Navi Mumbai

Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation’s plan to provide water to MIDC slums objected

Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation’s recent notification seeking application from slum dwellers residing in MIDC area to regularise water supply connection is being objected to and perceived as promoting slums; NMMC maintains that there is nothing improper in providing basic amenities; MIDC says while it is responsible for providing services like water to industrial sectors, it’s the role of civic corporation to provide for residential areas

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Published on Apr 22, 2022 07:09 PM IST

BySameera Kapoor Munshi, Navi Mumbai

Mock drills, spreading awareness to mark National Fire Service Day in Navi

Over the next three days, Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation fire department will be conducting an extensive awareness campaign on following fire safety norms; as a part of the weeklong National Fire Service Day, observed from April 14-20, NMMC will organise various public interactive activities including mock drills, distribution of pamphlets describing basic measures to avert fire incidents and demonstration on using fire extinguishers

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Published on Apr 16, 2022 06:51 PM IST

BySameera Kapoor Munshi, Navi Mumbai

Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation to hold meeting to discuss work related to monsoon in city

Ahead of the monsoon, Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation will have a major coordination review meeting with all the stakeholders on Monday; the meeting is to discuss and ascertain the nature of all types of work to be undertaken in the city prior to the onset of monsoon; there will also be brainstorming to get all the work completed before May 15

Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation will conduct a meeting on Monday to discuss work related to monsoon in the city. (HT FILE PHOTO)

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Published on Apr 16, 2022 06:49 PM IST

BySameera Kapoor Munshi, Navi Mumbai

Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation to include stray cats for sterilisation, vaccination programme

Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation is all set to include sterilisation and vaccination of stray cats from this year onwards. The veterinary department of NMMC, in a first-of-its-kind attempt, has called for bidders experienced in sterilising stray cats and dogs and providing vaccinations

Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation will soon include stray cats for sterilisation and vaccination programme. It will work out a system wherein animal lovers can take the cats and get them sterilised. (For representational purposes only) (PRAFUL GANGURDE/HT PHOTO)

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Updated on Apr 15, 2022 06:13 PM IST

BySameera Kapoor Munshi, Navi Mumbai

Application for arrest warrant against CIDCO MD, JMD made over non-payment of dues to PAPs

CIDCO legal hassles continue over non-payment of enhanced compensation to project affected persons against land acquisition; in a fresh case filed by a group of 11 farmers from Uran, an application for arrest warrant against MD, Sanjay Mukherjee, and JMD, SS Patil, was made before the civil judge, AA Shinde, senior division court, Alibag

An application for arrest warrant against CIDCO MD and JMD was made before the civil judge over non-payment of dues to PAPs. (HT FILE PHOTO)

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Published on Apr 14, 2022 07:02 PM IST

BySameera Kapoor Munshi, Navi Mumbai

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Native saplings including mango, jackfruit and neem planted on Environment Day last year were found to have been destroyed in an unexplained fire earlier this week; the plantation was done at an open plot adjacent to TS Chanakya, Palm Beach Road, Nerul

Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation is extremely confident that the city would not face major issues of waterlogging this year; the municipal commissioner, Abhijit Bangar, has claimed that measures have been taken to ensure the same

Water level at Morbe dam less than last year; as per the official estimates, Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation can continue to draw water only for the next 70 days i.e. up to August 18

Poor electoral representation the main reason for poor development of certain nodes; residents of Kharghar nodes have been vocal about the lack of civic amenities in the area

Having a parking policy in Navi Mumbai would help attribute responsibilities and duties on the concerned authorities; experts also suggested investing in parking plots and terminus for parking of heavy vehicles

To resolve the issue of green waste piling up in civic gardens and parks, the garden department of Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation has allocated 122 new separate bins for 30 public gardens in Vashi

CIDCO MD chose to address the issue of water scarcity in Kharghar, Taloja on Sunday through his 20-odd tweets; he also informed that a series of actions are being taken to not only end the water supply issue but also augment the overall supply to 484MLD by 2025 end

BNHS has tagged the six flamingoes with GPS-GSM from their roosting site at Thane Creek Flamingo Sanctuary, TS Chanakaya, Nerul, between January and April; the project is to be conducted for a period of 10 years and is a part of the impact assessment of Mumbai Trans Harbour Link bridge

Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation will soon provide cricket coaching to 15-20 students from its civic schools; NMMC is in the process of entering into an agreement with Tendulkar Middlesex Global Academy and DY Patil Stadium

Navi Mumbai civic school girls Shivani Ramprasad Jaiswal of Airoli School and Kajal Lakandar Saroj of Rabale School have been selected by the Thane District Football Association to play in the selection matches to be held from May 11 to 19 to represent the State Under-17 football team

Residents of Kharghar, Taloja, Panvel belt of Navi Mumbai spend lakhs of rupees on water tankers alone even as CIDCO claims to provide adequate water supply

The long-pending demand by animal lovers and pet owners for having a veterinary hospital in Navi Mumbai will soon be addressed as CIDCO has identified two plots, in Kharghar and Sanpada, to be leased for the same

The green waste collected in the city by Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation will soon be processed and converted into biomass fuel; the primary goal behind the proposal is to make the best out of waste and reduce the load put on the landfill site

The bird was sighted by scientist and vice-president of Russian Bird Conservation Union (RBCU) Alexey Ebel.

With monsoon merely two months away, Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation’s civic chief conducted a review meeting, giving directives to keep the city roads free of potholes and ensure that that the disaster management is in a position to address each and every call it receives with prompt responses

Questions are raised by activists and residents over Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation’s failure to look into the maintenance of vertical gardens under Swachh Bharat Abhiyan

Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation is all set to include sterilisation and vaccination of stray cats from this year onwards. The veterinary department of NMMC, in a first-of-its-kind attempt, has called for bidders experienced in sterilising stray cats and dogs and providing vaccinations

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