The Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT) on Wednesday ridiculed the Centre for approving the proposal for 'one nation, one election', jibing that it could not hold voting in Maharashtra and Haryana together but intends to conduct simultaneous polls, reported the PTI. According to the PTI, Shiv Sena (UBT) spokesperson and MP Arvind Sawant wondered whether 'one nation, one election' was a priority of the government when there were more pressing issues like unemployment, inflation, crimes against women and farmers' woes. Meanwhile, former Maharashtra minister and (Shiv Sena UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray termed the move a 'joke' and called it a ploy to extend the deadline for all pending polls for the next five years. Arvind Sawant said, "The government should get an award for being bogus and cunning. You could not schedule the Maharashtra and Haryana polls together. You could not hold Mumbai civic body polls. Can't people see through this (plan)," as per the PTI. Usually, the Maharashtra and Haryana elections are held around the same time. However, the Haryana and Jammu and Kashmir elections have been scheduled together this time. The first phase of the Jammu and Kashmir assembly polls is being held on Wednesday. Arvind Sawant said that the government has lost the ground beneath its feet after the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which won 240 seats in the Lok Sabha polls, could not get a majority on its own. He accused the BJP of playing with democracy. The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the proposal for 'one nation, one election' as recommended by a panel headed by former president Ram Nath Kovind. The high-level committee had recommended simultaneous elections for the Lok Sabha and state assemblies as the first step followed by synchronised local body polls within 100 days. Aaditya Thackeray claimed the Centre is talking of 'one nation, one election' to extend the deadline for all pending polls for the next five years. Aaditya Thackeray dubbed the 'one nation, one election' proposal a "joke" saying the Centre cannot even hold simultaneous polls in four states. Polls for Jammu Kashmir and Haryana were announced but what about Maharashtra and Jharkhand, he asked, the news agency reported on Wednesday. In Maharashtra, civic body polls have been pending for over two years and the BJP is scared of holding the elections, Aaditya Thackeray said. (with PTI inputs)
18 September,2024 05:54 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe Congress in Maharashtra on Wednesday questioned the 'silence' of the ruling Mahayuti alliance over the objectionable comments made by its leaders against Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, reported news agency PTI. It also accused Chief Minister (CM) Eknath Shinde and his deputy Devendra Fadnavis of extending "tacit support" to those making such statements. "Shiv Sena MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) Sanjay Gaikwad is a brainless thug. One doubts if he should be called an MLA. But BJP (Bharatiya Janata Party) Rajya Sabha member Anil Bonde is an educated man. Even he has lowered the level of public discourse while talking about the leader of Opposition. It is clear that BJP leaders have become very arrogant," said Maharashtra Congress chief Nana Patole in a post on X. He also wondered if Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and state deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis will take action against the members of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) who have made such statements."BJP came to power at the Centre by using crutches [support of allies], but the people of Maharashtra will not allow you to have any crutches," Patole further said. State Congress legislature party leader Balasaheb Thorat said BJP and its allies have "muddied the politics of Maharashtra". "Everyday, their leaders' actions are becoming a blot on the state's political culture. What is dangerous is that Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis are giving tacit support to these elements. The people of Maharashtra will punish Sanjay Gaikwad and Anil Bonde and also those who are supporting the violent comments of these two elected representatives," he said. BJP MP Bonde said on Tuesday that Rahul Gandhi's "tongue should be singed" as what he said about reservations during his US tour was dangerous. His remark followed Shiv Sena's Buldhana MLA Sanjay Gaikwad announcing a reward for chopping off the Congress leader's tongue for the same remarks. 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.
18 September,2024 04:51 PM IST | Mumbai | PTIThe Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) in Maharashtra on Wednesday said that on Anant Chaturdashi, it collected around 7 tons of waste. The civic body said during the immersion period, around 12 tons of waste was collected on the first day and 13 tons on the sixth day of Ganesh Visarjan 2024. It said that the immersion of a total of 8,523 Ganesh idols at designated immersion sites in the city were done. In artificial ponds created by the TMC, 3,994 idols were immersed. Meanwhile, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde visited the Masunda Lake, Kopri immersion ghat, and Parsik immersion ghat to check the facilities provided and interact with the devotees. CM Shinde was accompanied by MP Naresh Mhaske, Municipal Commissioner Saurabh Rao, Additional Commissioners Sandeep Malvi and Prashant Rode, and Deputy Commissioner Manish Joshi, among others. Thane Municipal Commissioner Saurabh Rao thanked the citizens of Thane for their enthusiastic response to the immersion arrangements made by the municipality. Over 37,000 idols immersed in Mumbai as Ganesh festival draws to a closeMeanwhile, more than 37,000 idols of Lord Ganesh and Goddess Gauri were immersed in water bodies across Mumbai by Wednesday morning as devotees bade farewell to their favourite elephant-headed deity with the conclusion of the festival, officials said. The immersion processions, which began on Tuesday morning on the last day of the Ganesh festival, continued smoothly throughout the night, with devotees thronging the city's beaches, lakes and artificial ponds for immersion of the idols. The idol of Lalbaugcha Raja Ganesh - which like every year drew lakhs of devotees - was immersed into the Arabian Sea off the Girgaon beach in south Mumbai around 10.30 am. Thousands of devotees made a beeline to catch the last glimpse of the deity. Chinchpoklicha Chintamani, another famous Ganesh mandal from Lalbaug and idols of few other groups were also brought to the beach for immersion. Immersion took place at artificial ponds as well as Girgaon, Dadar, Juhu, Marve and Aksa beaches, among other spots in the megapolis. "By 6 am on Wednesday, a total of 37,064 idols of Lord Ganesh and Gauri were immersed in various water bodies across Mumbai. These include 5,762 idols of 'sarvajanik' (community groups). Of the total, 11,713 idols were immersed in the artificial ponds set up across the city," a civic official said. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) had made elaborate arrangements for the immersion by deploying thousands of personnel, lifeguards and emergency services to ensure that the processions pass off smoothly and safely. (with PTI inputs)
18 September,2024 04:15 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentAmid the Eid-e-Milad 2024 processions taking place across Mumbai, a number of bus routes have been diverted on Wednesday, September 18, for ensuring that the processions take place smoothly. As such, commuters are urged to make appropriate travel plans, the authorities have informed. On Wednesday, the Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) informed that the services of buses 608 and 612 have been temporarily suspended from 10.15 am in Sahyadri Nagar, close to the Ekta Police Post in Hanuman Nagar, Bhandup, owing to an Eid procession that was passing by the area. In addition to Bhandup, the 90 Feet Road in Dharavi has been closed since 9.40 am owing to the ongoing Eid-e-Milad 2024 celebrations. Accordingly, buses on this route have been diverted through alternative roads. The diverted buses are now taking the 60 Feet Road in Dharavi and proceeding via the Yellow Bungalow T Junction towards the Dharavi Labour Camp. Residents and commuters have been cautioned by Mumbai's civic authorities and the local police to be aware of the diversions in these locations, especially during rush hours. To prevent delays and traffic, travellers are also advised to choose other routes. In order to minimise interruption to public transportation, local transportation officials have underlined that these adjustments are only temporary and that they are actively monitoring the situation. Meanwhile, Mumbai Police has also issued a traffic advisory for motorists and shared details of vehicle movement restrictions around Mankhurd on Wednesday. In the traffic notification, the Mumbai Traffic Police said that in the Mankhurd Traffic Division, every year the religious festival of Eid-E-Milad 2024 is celebrated on a grand scale. This year, about 70,000 to 80,000 people, along with 100 to 200 two-wheelers, 50 to 55 big and other vehicles will participate in the procession of Eid-E-Milad 2024. The traffic notification was issued by Pradeep Chavan, Deputy Commissioner of Police (eastern suburbs), Traffic, Mumbai. In order to prevent danger, obstruction and inconvenience to the public, the traffic police was issuing the following diversions around Mankhurd area of eastern Mumbai, the traffic notification said. Road Closed Entry to all types of heavy vehicles (excluding Eid-E-Milad vehicles and BEST buses) are prohibited on both bounds between Chheda Nagar Junction and Mankhurd T Junction on Ghatkopar-Mankhurd Link Road. Also light vehicles shall use Ghatkopar -Mankhurd Link Road flyover. No Parking Parking on both bounds is prohibited on the following roads- 1) Ghatkopar - Mankhurd Link Road (between Chheda Nagar Junction and Mankhurd T. Junction)2) Madhukar Kadam Marg. 3) P.L. Lokhande Marg. Road Diversion 1) Heavy vehicles going from Chheda Nagar Junction to Vashi will take Eastern Expressway to Umarshi Bappa Junction- V.N. Purav Marg. 2) Heavy vehicles going to Ghatkopar, Vikhroli from Mankhurd T Junction via Sion Panvel Road will proceed from V.N. Purav Marg- Umarshi Bappa Junction. The above order shall be in force from 14.00 hrs. of 18/09/2024 to 02.00 am of 19/09/2024, the police said.
18 September,2024 01:12 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentWater levels in Mumbai's seven reservoirs, which provide the city with drinking water, have reached 98.64 per cent, as reported by the BMC on Wednesday. According to Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) data, the collective water stock in Mumbai lakes is currently at 14,27,691 million litres, which is 98.64 per cent of capacity. Mumbai draws water from Tulsi, Tansa, Vihar, Bhatsa, Modak Sagar, Upper Vaitarna, and Middle Vaitarna. As per the data shared by the civic body on the Mumbai lakes, the water level in Tansa is at 98.08 per cent. At Modak-Sagar, 99.99 per cent of water stock is available. In Middle Vaitarna 98.45 per cent, Upper Vaitarna 98.73 per cent, Bhatsa 98.43 per cent, Vihar 100 per cent and Tulsi 100 per cent of useful water level is available. In the wake of heavy rains, one more lake supplying water to Mumbai, Middle Vaitarna Lake, started overflowing on July 4. Lakes Vihar and Modak Sagar began to flood on July 25 due to persistently high rains. Around 4 pm on July 24, Tansa Lake started to overflow, increasing the amount of water stored in all seven reservoirs by 17 days in a single day. Approximately 400 million gallons of water are supplied to Mumbai by Tansa Lake, which is situated in the Shahpur region of Thane. On July 26, 2024, it overflowed. One of the two lakes that directly feed water to the BMC, Tulsi Lake, started to overflow on July 20 at around 8:30 am, mimicking the event that occurred on the same day last year at 1:28 pm, according to the civic body. Mumbai rains: IMD predicts light showers for city today The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast light spells of rainfall in Mumbai on Wednesday, as per the latest Mumbai weather update. The weather department, in its latest Mumbai weather update, has predicted a "fog in the morning and partly cloudy sky later. Possibility of light rain and drizzle in the city and its suburb" over the next 24 hours. The maximum temperature in the city is likely to settle at 32 degrees Celsius and the minimum temperature will be recorded at 24 degrees Celsius. A high tide of about 4.54 metres is expected to hit Mumbai at 11.14 am today, stated Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). Another high tide of 4.39 metres is expected to hit at 11.34 pm. The civic body also said a low tide of about 0.86 metres is expected at 5.22 pm today.
18 September,2024 12:50 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentNawab Malik’s son-in-law Sameer Khan, who was arrested by NCB in a drug case, was critically injured when his driver accidentally rammed into him and his wife outside Criticare Hospital in Kurla last evening. Khan has been admitted to hospital and is critical with multiple injuries, said sources. More details awaited
18 September,2024 10:44 AM IST | Mumbai | Faizan KhanA fire broke out at the Dev Corpora building in Thane on Tuesday. Nearly 10 persons were rescued from the building. According to the officials, the fire broke out at midnight at the Khopat building. The blaze was extinguished by the Fire Brigade personnel at around 4:00 AM, and cooling operations are currently underway. The exact cause of the fire is still under investigation. According to the Disaster Management Section, the incident occurred at the Jijau Foundation office, located on the 11th floor of a building near Cadbury Junction in Khopat, around 11:51 PM on Tuesday night. Further details awaited
18 September,2024 09:20 AM IST | Thane | A CorrespondentOver 37,000 Ganesha idols were immersed on Anant Chaturdashi in Mumbai, according to the data by Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation. The BMC data stated that by 6 am on September 18, as many as 37, 064 idols of Lord Ganesha--including sarvajanik (public) and gharguti (home)--were immersed. The BMC said that of the total, 31,105 were household idols, 197 were Gauri idols, and 5,762 were idols displayed in public. In addition, 11,713 idols were submerged in man-made lakes established across the city. These man-made lakes were created to control the enormous number of immersions and lessen the damage to natural water bodies. Specifically, 709 Sarvjanik idols, 10,957 Gharguti idols, and 47 Gauri idols were submerged in them. Authorities attested to the fact that no unpleasant incidences during the immersion procedure were reported. The participants have had a seamless and incident-free experience because of the successful safety protocols and preparations for the immersion. An important ceremony that culminates the Ganesh Chaturthi festival in Mumbai is the immersion of Ganesh idols. The city uses artificial lakes as part of its efforts to manage the large number of idols submerged during the festival and to reduce environmental issues. Religious fervour marks immersion of Ganesh idols in Telangana After ten days of celebrations for Ganesh Chaturthi, over a lakh idols of Lord Ganesh, all different shapes and sizes, were submerged in water bodies in Telangana, reported PTI. As Ganesh pandal organisers took to the streets in cars on Tuesday morning to immerse the idols in religious music and drum beats, the capital city was engulfed in a joyful mood. Within the boundaries of the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC), 1,02,510 idols were submerged in lakes and various ponds, including those designated for immersion by the government, official sources of PTI told the news agency. Thousands of people flocked to the central Hussain Sagar lake in the city as cars laden with Vinayaka statues waited in queue to be submerged. Tuesday afternoon, after the giant reached the lake in a "Shobha Yatra," the 70-foot-tall Ganesh idol of the well-known pandal in Khairatabad here—a key attraction of the festival in the Telangana capital—was immersed in the Hussain Sagar. With PTI inputs
18 September,2024 08:53 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has declared that water service will be disrupted in specific sections of the K East and K West divisions from 8 pm on Thursday, September 19, 2024, to 2 p.m. on Friday, September 20, 2024. This disruption is caused by the replacement of four valves on the 750 mm diameter Parle-Versova outlet at Veravali Reservoir-2 in the East Zone. "Due to the replacement of valves on the Nigam Channel, the water supply in the K East and K West wards will be closed from Thursday, September 19, 2024, at 8:00 PM to Friday, September 20, 2024, at 2:00 PM," the BMC said in their statement. The BMC has identified specific sites impacted by the temporary water cut. Mahakali Marg, Poonam Nagar, Goni Nagar, Takshashila Marg, MMRDA Colony, Durga Nagar, Paper Box, Malpa Dongri No. 3, Sher-e-Punjab, Bindra Sankul, Hanjar Nagar, Ganesh Nagar, and Shobhana are among the locations in K East that are facing interruption. These areas, which typically receive water from 4.30 am to 7.50 am, will not have water delivery during this time. Additional locations in K East, such as Sunder Nagar, Gautam Nagar, Modern Bakery, and Prajapurpada, will see disruptions from 5.00 am to 8.00 am, while Tripathi Nagar, Munshi Colony, Bastiwala Compound, Achanak Colony, Collector Compound, and Sariput Nagar will be impacted from 8.00 am to 10.00 am. Durganagar and Matoshree Club, which normally receive water from 10:00 am to 12.00 noon, will also experience a halt in supply. Water supply will be cut off in areas west of C.D. Barfiwala Road, Upashraya Galli, Swami Vivekanand Marg, Andheri, Dawood Bagh, Kevani Pada, Dhakusheth Pada, Malkam Bagh, Andheri Market, Bhardawadi, behind Navrang Cinema, Andheri Gaothan, Ambre Garden Pump, Gazdar Pump, part of Gilbert Hill, Teen Nal, Gaodevi Dongri Marg, and part of Osmania Dairy. These places typically receive water from 7:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Residents are advised to use water sparingly during this time and to stock up on supplies ahead of time, the BMC said. After the repairs, the civic body suggested that residents boil and filter water for the next 4 to 5 days to ensure safety.
18 September,2024 07:14 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentDo 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 September 18. Aries March 21 – April 20Re-visiting karmic memories from as far back as is possible helps choose the right karmic path to take you forward. Cosmic tip: Stop yourself from reacting out of habit. First listen to what’s said. Taurus April 21 – May 20Having hesitant reservations about a plan of action talked about by your spouse/ partner doesn’t resonate with you. Say so. Continue with the modified diet.Cosmic tip: Enjoy this abundance gifted by the universe. GeminiMay 21 – June 21Being circumspect about a relationship is best; staying below the radar is always advisable. Do your best at work without considering yourself indispensible. Do get enough sleep.Cosmic tip: Enjoy time spent with friends. Cancer June 22 – July 23Making joint decisions about family property proceeds in an utterly peaceful manner, with all being in agreement.Cosmic tip: Be careful which link you click on as an official sounding e-mail may not be genuine. Leo July 24 - Aug 23What you worry about is not as fearsome as expected. Meditate or pray to God for the right guidance and peace of mind.Cosmic tip: Ask the cook to experiment with a new recipe. Virgo Aug 24 – Sept 23Words come easily to you; what’s not good is they are harsh and hurtful. Calm down. Think rationally. Cosmic tip: Don’t spend time wondering about the worst case scenario. What has to happen- will. Libra Sept 24 – Oct 22A relationship continues to be a thorn you can’t pull out. There’s a need to acknowledge which wrong decisions were made long ago. Cosmic tip: Update thinking. Keep in touch with a changing world. Scorpio Oct 23 – Nov 22Three people are responsible for making a decision, which could go either way. The future is clearer and happier. Health is good.Cosmic tip: Gracefully accept the universe’s decision not to grant a wish. Sagittarius Nov 23 – Dec 22An elder sends an invitation for this evening due to a last minute celebration. Work keeps you busy, but consciously making leisure time is also pencilled in. Cosmic tip: Take regular care of health. Capricorn Dec 23 – Jan 20A time of mistrust ends as there’s realization about the truth of the situation. Luckily you had not blamed someone for it. Family is loving and supportive.Cosmic tip: Keep opinions to yourself today. Aquarius Jan 21 – Feb 19What was happening in the past has stopped; a better course of action is to let things be. Cosmic tip: Don’t confront someone you think is at fault. This may be an erroneous judgment. Pisces Feb 20 – March 20Going out of your way to help someone you’ve just befriended feels odd even to friends who have been there for a long time. Cosmic tip: Don’t turn a relationship into a triangle situation.
18 September,2024 05:01 AM IST | Mumbai | Shirley BoseThe Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Tuesday said that the immersion of Lord Ganesha idols during the Anant Chaturdashi was going on smoothly and up till 9 pm, a total of 19,176 Ganpati and Gauri idols had been immersed across various locations in the city during the Ganesh Visarjan 2024. Among the 19,176 idols those were immersed till 9 pm include 17,996 Gharguti (household) idols, 1,053 sarvjanik (public) idols and 127 Gauri idols, the civic officials said. Out of these, 7,570 idols were immersed into artificial lakes, ensuring an environmentally-friendly option, the officials said. "The immersion process so far was being conducted without any untoward incidents, and the authorities have reported a successful and peaceful immersions on Anant Chaturdashi," an official said. The 10-day Ganeshotsav festival began in Maharashtra on September 7, with idols of the deity being installed in homes and at public pandals across the state amid fanfare. Families, including children and elderly members, stepped out of their homes early morning to bring their beloved god home amid chants of "Ganpati Bappa Morya" and the beating of drums. Traditional 'dhol-tasha' (drum) troupes accompanied the processions which began in the morning. Many mandals - groups that celebrate the festival in public places - brought in their Ganesh idols with grand processions in the last few days. Ganesh Visarjan in Thane Meanwhile, in Thane hundreds of devotees were seen participating the Ganesh Visarjan processions. The civic officials said that until 8:30 pm a total number of 1,823 idols had been immersed across Thane district. Out of these, 1797 were Gharguti idols and 26 were sarvjanik idols. The processions for the immersion of Lord Ganesh idols began in Mumbai and other parts of Maharashtra including Thane district on Tuesday morning amid tight security and fanfare as the 10-day festival drew to a close. In Mumbai's Lalbaug area, famous for celebrating the festival with grandeur, the procession of the idol of Tejukaya mandal started amid the chants of "Ganapati bappa morya, pudhchya varshi lavkar ya" (come soon next year Lord). Crowds gathered on the lanes of Lalbaug, braving the scorching sun to bid farewell to the famous Lalbaugcha Raja idol, which attracts the maximum number of devotees, celebrities and prominent personalities. Processions from various parts of Mumbai, including Fort, Mazgaon, Byculla, Dadar, and Chembur, will make their way towards the Arabian Sea and other water bodies for the final immersion, marking the end of this year's festivities. Devotees thronged the streets, especially on the main road leading to the Girgaon beach, in large numbers, eager to catch a final glimpse of the elaborately adorned idols of the elephant-headed god when they are taken out of pandals for their journey to immersion sites.
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