The New Year has been heralding good news for residents of Mira Road and Bhayander. After being spared the 8% water supply benefit tax from January 1, residents have another reason to cheer—they won't have to put up with 20% water cuts on Wednesdays.
Since December 1 last year, residents have been facing a 24-hour water cut every Wednesday. The cut was implemented by the Shahad Temghar Water Authority (STEM), a consortium of three municipal corporations—Thane, Bhiwandi-Nizampur and Mira-Bhayander—formed in 2000 to manage their bulk water supply.
On Monday, MP Sanjeev Naik, MLA Gilbert Mendonca, MBMC commissioner Shivmurti Naik and mayor Tulsidas Mhatre met the state water resources minister Sunil Tatkare at Mantralaya and apprised him of the water crises in the region.
The water cut was imposed due to the drop in the overflow level of water in Andhra dam that supplies water to the region. The region receives 86 million litre per day (MLD) of water from STEM. Another 15 MLD comes from the MIDC. The MBMC is currently able to provide only 91 MLD of water to each of the residents against their daily requirement of 135 MLD.
"Water crisis is a round-the-year phenomenon in Mira-Bhayander. Lifting of the water cut is a relief," said Lekha Shetty, who resides at
Mira Road.
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
BEST Bus rapid transit on exp highway
BEST will run air-conditioned King Long buses on a dedicated bus lane (DBL) on the Western Express Highway between Andheri and Kandivli from this month.
"It is a precursor to the Bus Rapid Transit System (BRTS)," BEST committee chairman Sanjay Potnis said on Tuesday.
"Our buses will run (on trial basis for a few months) on the stretch between Andheri flyover and the Times of India press. The project will be supervised by the MMRDA, the nodal authority. The traffic police, BMC and RTO, besides BEST, will ensure that the buses run unhindered at a frequency of three to five minutes on the DBL."
This means the buses will be immune to snarl-ups and zip past vehicles stranded in bumper-to-bumper traffic.
BEST general manager Om Prakash Gupta said: "We are waiting for a go-ahead from the MMRDA. Our buses can be put into operation on the proposed route within 24 hours."
Potnis said the RTO and the traffic police would evaluate the feasibility of running buses on DBLs. "There are practical problems. It needs to be ensured that no private vehicle, auto or taxi enters the lane."
If the trial is successful, BEST will extend the DBL to cover the highway from Bandra to Dahisar. Last year, BEST launched a 'fast track' corridor between Mahim an Mira Road along S V Road. The DBL, in comparison, will ensure faster travel.
"It is a precursor to the Bus Rapid Transit System (BRTS)," BEST committee chairman Sanjay Potnis said on Tuesday.
"Our buses will run (on trial basis for a few months) on the stretch between Andheri flyover and the Times of India press. The project will be supervised by the MMRDA, the nodal authority. The traffic police, BMC and RTO, besides BEST, will ensure that the buses run unhindered at a frequency of three to five minutes on the DBL."
This means the buses will be immune to snarl-ups and zip past vehicles stranded in bumper-to-bumper traffic.
BEST general manager Om Prakash Gupta said: "We are waiting for a go-ahead from the MMRDA. Our buses can be put into operation on the proposed route within 24 hours."
Potnis said the RTO and the traffic police would evaluate the feasibility of running buses on DBLs. "There are practical problems. It needs to be ensured that no private vehicle, auto or taxi enters the lane."
If the trial is successful, BEST will extend the DBL to cover the highway from Bandra to Dahisar. Last year, BEST launched a 'fast track' corridor between Mahim an Mira Road along S V Road. The DBL, in comparison, will ensure faster travel.
Mira Road, Bhayander to get 10 veggie, fruit markets
The Mira Bhayander Municipal corporation (MBMC) has earmarked 10 reserved plots for municipal markets in the bustling suburbs. The proposal has been sent to the state government for approval. The region, which boasts a population of 10 lakh, currently does not have a single municipal market for vegetables and fruits. As of now, most major roads in Mira-Bhayander are encroached upon by hawkers illegally selling vegetables and fruits.
Earlier, MBMC had set aside two plots—one each at Navghar in Bhayander (East) and near Mira road railway station—for the markets. Now, a total of 10 have been reserved for the purpose.
Certain plots meant for schools, gardens and playgrounds were dereserved for the markets. A few belong to the Central government.
Municipal commissioner Shivmurti Naik said allocation of space for the markets will help get rid of hawkers occupying roads. Despite the bifurcation of hawking and non-hawking zones in the region, most roads and footpaths are encroached upon by fruit and vegetable hawkers. Civic sources said a few plots, which have been reserved for markets have also been encroached upon.
Earlier, MBMC had set aside two plots—one each at Navghar in Bhayander (East) and near Mira road railway station—for the markets. Now, a total of 10 have been reserved for the purpose.
Certain plots meant for schools, gardens and playgrounds were dereserved for the markets. A few belong to the Central government.
Municipal commissioner Shivmurti Naik said allocation of space for the markets will help get rid of hawkers occupying roads. Despite the bifurcation of hawking and non-hawking zones in the region, most roads and footpaths are encroached upon by fruit and vegetable hawkers. Civic sources said a few plots, which have been reserved for markets have also been encroached upon.
Monday, October 11, 2010
Opening of the " Rashtrapita Mahatma Gandhi Library " at Poonam Sagar Complex on 1st Nov 2010.
I am equally excited to announce the opening of the " Rashtrapita Mahatma Gandhi library " in Mira bhayander on 1st Nov 2010 to people & students in particular to have access to latest trends & happening in the world.
Down the line within few years i have ambition to turn this in E –Library wherein with a click of button students & especially the Post graduate students gains access to all the latest Information.
Down the line within few years i have ambition to turn this in E –Library wherein with a click of button students & especially the Post graduate students gains access to all the latest Information.
Opening of the " Indira Gandhi Municipal Hospital" & "Rajiv Gandhi Blood Bank" at Poonam Sagar complex on 1st Nov 2010.
It gives me immense pleasure to announce the commissioning & launch of Bharat Ratna Indira Gandhi Municipal hospital & Town Park at Poonam Sagar complex at Mira Road on 1st Nov 2010 which is constructed with MBMC & MLC funds during my tenure.
The hospital consists of the following facilities:-
• 50 beds with full time doctors.
• 24 Hours Emergency services.
• Morgue which is already in operation.
• Paediatrics facility.
• 3 Incubators.
• 2 Dialysis machines
• Primary health care facility.
• Trained paramedical staff.
I am also delighted to announce 24 hours Bharat Ratna Rajiv Gandhi blood bank facility centre which is going to be handled by NGO who would be caring patients with humane & professional way in the same hospital. The major advantage is affordability & cost price for the common people of this town.
The hospital consists of the following facilities:-
• 50 beds with full time doctors.
• 24 Hours Emergency services.
• Morgue which is already in operation.
• Paediatrics facility.
• 3 Incubators.
• 2 Dialysis machines
• Primary health care facility.
• Trained paramedical staff.
I am also delighted to announce 24 hours Bharat Ratna Rajiv Gandhi blood bank facility centre which is going to be handled by NGO who would be caring patients with humane & professional way in the same hospital. The major advantage is affordability & cost price for the common people of this town.
Monday, October 4, 2010
Launch of Umrao Hospital
It gives me immense pleasure to announce the commissioning & soft launch of Dream project “The Umrao Institute of medical science & Research centre at Mira Road on 9th October 2010.
Umrao hospital is one of north Mumbai’s largest projects in multi speciality tertiary care medical service centre under one roof.
Umrao Hospital is 15th floor with 330 beds across various specialties backed with remarkable infrastructure, Futuristic technology & Healthcare services of the international standards.
The objective is to bring in global healthcare delivery standards at affordable prices while firmly placing india on the international roadmap as premier destination for healthcare services , medical research & high end medical diagnostics.
At Umrao Hospitals, we strive to integrate the power of the human touch with the promise of technology to deliver excellence in patient care. Our understanding of our patients’ desire for hi-quality facilities, effective treatments and personal care leads us to go the extra mile to preserve health, rekindle hope and ensure happiness. Every member of Umrao Hospitals, especially the paramedical staff, is trained to understand the emotional needs of the patient and his/her family and adopt a compassionate approach to healthcare, placing us in a league of our own.
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Bhopal Gas disaster - Justice Denied
The UCIL factory was established in 1969 near Bhopal. 50.9% was owned by Union Carbide Corporation (UCC) and 49.1% by various Indian investors, including public sector financial institutions.
Several other factors were identified by the inquiry, including the fact that the operators chose a dangerous method of manufacturing pesticides, there was large-scale storage of MIC before processing, the location of the plant was close to a densely populated area, there was under-dimensioning of the safety features, and the plant depended on manual operations.
Deficiencies in the management of UCIL were also identified. There was a lack of skilled operators due to the staffing policy, there had been a reduction of safety management due to reducing the staff, there was insufficient maintenance of the plant and there were only very loose plans for the course of action in the event of an emergency.
On 7 June 2010 seven former employees of the Union Carbide subsidiary, all Indian nationals and many in their 70s, were convicted of causing death by negligence and each sentenced to two years imprisonment and fined Rs.1 lakh.All were released on bail shortly after the verdict
When US President can demand billions of dollars from BP than what stops them to have same justice done over here. The GOM has to provide proper documentation & report to govt / legal to have final justice for all the people of that disaster. The final verdit should be above party politics & justice system. LET`S HOPE N PREY FOR THE BEST IN TIME FRAME MANNER.
Several other factors were identified by the inquiry, including the fact that the operators chose a dangerous method of manufacturing pesticides, there was large-scale storage of MIC before processing, the location of the plant was close to a densely populated area, there was under-dimensioning of the safety features, and the plant depended on manual operations.
Deficiencies in the management of UCIL were also identified. There was a lack of skilled operators due to the staffing policy, there had been a reduction of safety management due to reducing the staff, there was insufficient maintenance of the plant and there were only very loose plans for the course of action in the event of an emergency.
On 7 June 2010 seven former employees of the Union Carbide subsidiary, all Indian nationals and many in their 70s, were convicted of causing death by negligence and each sentenced to two years imprisonment and fined Rs.1 lakh.All were released on bail shortly after the verdict
When US President can demand billions of dollars from BP than what stops them to have same justice done over here. The GOM has to provide proper documentation & report to govt / legal to have final justice for all the people of that disaster. The final verdit should be above party politics & justice system. LET`S HOPE N PREY FOR THE BEST IN TIME FRAME MANNER.
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