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PARENTING WITH KINDNESS

In this era of excessive information, which can often be conflicting and overwhelming, parents have to choose
ASK THE a parenting style that works best for their child while being compassionate and understanding towards them

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SEXPERT r e s e nt- d ay pa r e nt i ng
i nvolves ask i ng mu lt i-
DR ROHAN ple questions, especially
JAHAGIRDAR among new-age parents.
They spend a lot of time on-
Psychiatrist & line gathering information
about different styles of parenting
Sexpert
and their effect on the child in the
early developmental stages of their
lives.
In this era of excessive informa-
1 I am a 28-year old tion, which can often be conflicting
woman. I have read and overwhelming, parents have to
all the books on sex. But I choose a parenting style that works
think I am still not capable best for their child while being com-
of getting it right. What passionate and understanding
should I do? towards her/him. Gentle parenting is
Dear Ma’am, you need to be one such approach that parents are
a little more practical than increasingly adopting as it focuses
bookish. Some practice will more on the child as a capable being
get your act right. Please un- and involves a collaborative effort
derstand no matter how many between the parents and the child
books you may read on how to towards fostering greater empathy,
swim, you will ultimately have understanding, and respect in the
to enter the pool and get wet relationship.
(pun intended)! Here are three ways gentle parent-
ing can be incorporated into your
2 I am an 18-year old girl. parenting style: approach to defusing the situation. teach children this. For example, a behaviours, or even while conducting
I often get ulcers in my Instead of resorting to punitive parent can say, “Oh, I was feeling simple tasks like tying laces. However,
mouth and find it diffi- Separate action from the measures, focus on positive discipline stressed as I was late for my meeting rather than ordering or instructing
cult to kiss my boyfriend. person techniques. Redirecting negative behav- today due to heavy traffic on the road. them, working together and helping
Please help me. Focusing on the action rather than iour, offering choices, and reinforcing However, I did self-talk and that them understand goes a long way. This
Dear Ma’am, you need to find the person helps the child understand positive actions can foster a cooperative helped me not panic while I was late.” gives children the freedom to create
the cause of the ulcers — how to respond better in a situation and respectful environment. Establish rules and boundaries that their paths and ways of doing things.
since you said you are getting and to a person. For instance, if a are fair and consistent. Explain the Children learn by example, watch-
them very often — and get it child is throwing a tantrum and mak- Modelling plays a key reasons behind these rules and ing their parents who are their world
treated. Until then, you can ing a fuss by screaming, the parent role in understanding enforce them with empathy, ensuring for the first few years of their lives.
send out flying kisses to your should shift attention from the child emotions that the child understands the impor- Making them feel loved for who they
boyfriend! to the action, in this case, it’s scream- Parents that express their emotions tance of mutual respect. are makes them stronger and more
ing. Instead of telling the child, “You well and regulate them wisely become resilient to the world around them. It
3 My friend is 26 years should not scream,” saying, great models to help the child under- Work collaboratively also proves beneficial for parents to be
old and is getting “Screaming will not help here. Let us stand how to handle their own emo- Parents often adopt an ‘instructive’ more kind and compassionate
married to a man who discuss this more,” is a much better tions. Simple day-to-day scenarios can mode of teaching children certain towards themselves.
is 37 years old. I feel the
generation gap will lead

Want soft feet? Try these tricks

to issues, including in sex.
Please advise.
You may not approve of the
age gap, but it is not a fixed
criteria to decide compat- Achieving soft feet feet. Shoes that are too tight or don’t
ibility. Yes, there could be
problems, but one may face
doesn’t have to be provide enough support can cause
friction and pressure on your feet,
other issues even if they are difficult or time- leading to calluses and rough skin.
the same age. As long as the consuming. By following Look for shoes that fit properly and
couple is happy and on the provide ample cushioning and sup-
same page, let them be!
these five simple tricks, port. Avoid high heels and shoes with
you can help keep your narrow toe boxes, as these can also
4 Is vaginal tightening by feet healthy and smooth contribute to foot problems.
laser painful?

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Laser vaginal tightening (LVT) aving soft, smooth feet is Soak your feet
is an outpatient procedure important for both aesthetic Soaking your feet in warm water is a
popularly done for cosmetic and functional reasons. Not great way to relax and soften your skin.
reasons to treat vaginal laxity. only does it look and feel You can add Epsom salt or essential oils
It is not a painful procedure. better, but it can also help prevent like lavender oil to the water to help
foot pain and discomfort. There are soothe sore feet and promote relaxation.
5 My husband works day several simple tricks you can try Soak your feet for 10-15 minutes, then
shifts and I work at to help soften your feet and keep pat them dry and apply a moisturiser.
night. We have no com- them healthy. Here are five tricks to
mon time to have sex. How achieve the softest feet possible. Use foot masks
should we address our feet, simply rub the scrub onto your cracked. Look for a moisturiser specifi- Finally, using foot masks can be a fun
sexual life? Exfoliate Regularly feet in circular motions, focusing on cally designed for feet, as these prod- and effective way to soften your feet.
Please try and match your One of the most effective ways to sof- the heels, balls of your feet, and other ucts tend to be thicker and more Foot masks are similar to face masks, but
offs or weekends, or make ten your feet is to exfoliate them regu- rough areas. Rinse off the scrub with hydrating than regular body lotions. they’re designed specifically for your
sure to take time off together larly. Exfoliation removes dead skin warm water, and pat your feet dry. Apply the moisturiser after showering feet. They typically contain ingredients
every month... because there cells, which can make your feet feel or before going to bed, and make sure like glycolic acid, fruit enzymes, and
is no point being just success- rough and dry. You can use a foot scrub Moisturise daily to massage it into your feet thoroughly. hyaluronic acid, which help to exfoliate
ful if you cannot be happy! or pumice stone to exfoliate your feet, Moisturising your feet daily is essential and moisturise your skin. Apply the foot
or you can make your foot scrub at for soft, healthy skin. Moisturisers help Wear comfortable shoes mask to your feet, leave it on for the
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NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF VIROLOGY APPEALS NOT TO PANIC, BUT SAYS…

CAN’T PREDICT ZIKA

OUTBREAK YET T
| Nozia Sayyed
[email protected]
TWEET @ThePuneMirror

he National Institute of
Virology told Pune Times
Mirror on Tuesday that it
was impossible to predict
if there would be an out-
break of the Zika virus. At

NIV Director says prepared to tackle any crisis, staff the same time, it said there was no
need to panic. Mirror visited the

continuously works on handling investigations and research

NIV and interacted with its director
Dr Naveen Kumar, and senior scien-
tist Dr Gajanan Sapkal.
When questioned about the
probability of the spread of the
virus, Dr Kumar said, “At present, it
cannot be predicted whether we will
see a full-fledged outbreak of this
virus. We are still studying its behav-
iour and nature.”

The first case

According to the civic body records,
the first case of Zika in Pune was
reported on June 21. However, a pri-
vate hospital tested a suspected
patient detecting the city’s first case
as early as June 1.
CONTINUED ON PAGE 4 »

We successfully
isolated the virus
from two positive
cases and conducted
sequencing, which
will help us
understand more
about the virus.
— Dr Naveen Kumar, Director,
National Institute of Virology
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CELEBRATING
INT’L YOGA DAY
WITH MULTIFIT
| Pune Mirror Bureau crucial role in boosting their confidence and
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Sante Spa Cuisine, nestled amidst lush
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greenery in Koregaon Park, provided the per-
ultiFit, the UK’s elite, and fect backdrop for this wellness event.
India’s largest functional Renowned for its picturesque setting and
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A transformative wellness event at Sante Spa Cuisine: A Day of hosted a yoga workshop on
the occasion of International
eating, the venue’s tranquil ambiance com-
plemented the event’s healing focus.
yoga, healing, personal growth and profound inner rejuvenation Yoga Day.
The event was led by celebrity yoga coach
“We at MultiFit believe that true fitness
encompasses the harmony of mind, body,
Nisha Dhawan at Sante Spa Cuisine. The ses- and soul. Achieving balance in all three cre-
sion focused on Ashtanga Yoga, emphasizing ates a foundation for holistic well-being and
posture, alignment, and flexibility. Attendees fulfillment, empowering us to lead healthier,
received an excellent foundation for improv- happier lives,” said Deepti Sharma, director,
ing physical health and well-being under MultiFit.
Dhawan’s expert guidance. The morning activities concluded with a
Adding to the holistic experience, Ally healthy and delicious breakfast, nourishing
Baba from the Om Sai Handpan Institute attendees after their invigorating sessions. To
conducted a soothing sound bath, allowing add a delightful end to their enriching expe-
participants to connect with their mind, rience, attendees received thoughtful tokens
body, and soul. This session was followed by of appreciation, including products from
breathwork and meditation, fostering mental CITTA, Stroom Protein Bars, and Pawahy
clarity and inner peace. Effervescent Electrolyte Tablets. This event
The event drew many beginners, who left successfully combined physical, mental, and
feeling inspired and motivated. The support- emotional wellness, leaving participants
ive and encouraging environment played a rejuvenated and motivated.

Metro services face unexpected disruption

Passengers were stranded inside and outside metro trains; official says it was a technical error
| Eeshwari Jedhe stantial revenue, totaling ₹24.15 lakh ground stretch before the forthcom-
[email protected] for the day. ing Ganesh festival in early
Among the metro stations, PCMC September, enhancing connectivity
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emerged as the busiest, serving 19,919 across the city.

C
ommuters using the Pune passengers, followed closely by Pune In addition to its operational
Metro services on Sunday Municipal Corporation with 18,079 expansion, Pune Metro’s NCMC
encountered significant dis- passengers and Shivajinagar with Maha Card and Student Maha Card
ruptions and inconveniences. 17,046 passengers. The interchange have witnessed robust sales, with
Services on the Pune Station to Ram- station at Civil Court saw significant 39,025 and 10,522 cards sold respec-
wadi route faced interruptions, leav- activity, with 51,026 passengers tively, indicating growing public
ing passengers stranded inside and switching lines throughout the day. adoption of metro travel.
outside metro trains for about half Before today’s record-breaking Aarya Bhagwat, a commuter, said,
an hour. Many commuters expressed numbers, the highest ridership on “I was travelling from Pune station
The disruption coincided with heavy traffic owing to the Wari procession
their frustration on social media plat- Pune Metro was observed on August and the Metro services were inter-
forms, sharing videos of the ordeal However, the overcrowding and event. Moving forward, the Pune Metro 15, 2023 (168,012 passengers) and rupted and the Metro did not come
they faced. service interruptions were attributed faces the dual challenge of improving August 6, 2023 (131,027 passen- on time at the next station. The com-
The disruptions coincided with to technical issues, which were ini- service reliability while meeting the gers). This growth underscores the muters were confused as they had
increased reliance on the metro due tially denied by metro officials. growing demand for efficient urban increasing reliance on Pune Metro purchased tickets and were waiting
to road closures and heavy traffic Despite the record-breaking ridership, transport solutions in Pune. as a preferred mode of transport, for the metro. There was a huge rush
caused by route adjustments for the the metro system appeared strained According to Pune Metro authori- bolstered by its operational reliabil- at the station.”
annual Wari procession. Despite these and struggled to cope with the vol- ties, Line 1, connecting Pimpri- ity and efficiency. Hemant Sonawane, Executive
challenges, Pune Metro recorded its ume of passengers. Chinchwad Municipal Corporation Currently, Pune Metro operates Director of Public Relations (Pune
highest ridership ever on that day, The incident highlighted contrast- (PCMC) to District Court, carried from PCMC to Civil Court on Line 1 Metro) told Pune Mirror, “I am aware of
with 199,437 passengers opting for ing experiences for commuters, with 83,426 passengers, while Line 2, oper- and from Vanaz to Ramwadi on Line the disruption of metro services but it
metro travel. This surge in ridership some facing disruptions while others ating from Vanaz to Ramwadi, accom- 2, with plans to extend services fur- wasn’t due to overcrowding. It occurred
set a new benchmark for public trans- benefitted from the metro’s role in alle- modated 116,011 passengers. This ther. Efforts are underway to complete due to some technical error which was
portation in the city. viating traffic congestion during the surge in ridership translated into sub- the Civil Court to Swargate under- resolved within half an hour.”
City Wednesday, July 3, 2024
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PHOTOS: OSHWIN KADHAO

Experts warn
of potential Zika
virus outbreak
Hospitals ramp up preparedness to
deal with increasing number of cases
| Nozia Sayyed
[email protected]
CLINICIANS SHOULD
TWEET @ThePuneMirror
BECOME ALERT

W
ith a large number of sus- “It is important to note that
ceptible population and clinicians should become alert
breeding spots for aedes ae- if their patient presents with
gypti in the city, along with dengue-like symptoms, but the
a favourable season for outbreaks, ex- tests for dengue come negative;
perts fear that the current Zika virus then the patient must immedi-
cases may run into thousands in Pune ately be tested for Zika. Earlier,
city in the next few days. it was noted that if a person is
Talking about being alert and pre- Zika positive, it means there is a
pared to catch suspected cases early, travel history. But in the cases
hospitals in Kothrud area, which has we are seeing, nobody has a
reported the maximum number of travel history or any contact,
Zika cases (Erandwane and Dahanukar which brings out a question of
Colony), said, “It is important to whether this virus has become
detect any case with Zika virus dis- endemic or not in Pune, “ Dr
ease, send samples of the same to NIV, Purandare.
and notify PMC at present to avoid
any flare up.” being identified as hotspots by the
Of the positive cases from Pune, PMC health department, as the
one was directed and notified by majority of the cases of Zika virus
Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital and were being spotted in this area,
its early notification was praised by another hospital that has claimed to
the PMC health department too. be up in arms against the virus is
GLORIOUS Dr Bharat Purandare, the head of
infectious diseases at DMH, told Pune
Sahyadri Hospital.
Talking to Mirror, Dr Sunil Rao,

TRADITION Mirror, “We detected that our patient

had Zika as her dengue PCR test came
COO of Sahyadri Hospital, said, “We
have a comprehensive approach to

CONTINUES
negative. We did not sit on the case triaging patients who present with
but notified it to the PMC at the earli- symptoms to ensure they receive
est, and now we plan to work along timely and appropriate care. All clini-
Lakhs of Warkaris crossing the with all stakeholders to catch the Zika cal and laboratory staff across our hos-
Dive Ghat near Saswad along with virus cases early.” pitals have now been ordered to
Sant Dnyaneshwar Palkhi on Speaking about the reason behind immediately notify NIV and the
Tuesday, on way to Pandharpur. such a preparedness plan, he said, authorities upon the confirmation of
The Palkhi of Sant Dnyaneshwar “We have a large number of mosquito a notifiable disease, in order to enable
Maharaj began the journey from breeding sites in the city and a large timely public health interventions. In
Alandi on June 29 (Saturday). The number of susceptible population specific instances like the Zika out-
Palkhi of Sant Tukaram Maharaj too, along with absence of any vac- break, we have made it a norm to
embarked on its journey from the cine at present to deal with Zika virus. monitor pregnant women closely for
temple town of Dehu in Pune on
Hence, the prevention method is to any symptom presentation as the Zika
June 28 (Friday).
control the vector and continue to Virus may cause abnormalities in the
The Palkhis start their
curb the breeding sites.” foetus.”
three-week-long journeys
“We as all stakeholders need to “Besides this, as part of our prepar-
respectively from temple towns
swing into action before the number edness plan, we have also established
of Dehu and Alandi and are
slated to reach Pandharpur on
of positive cases run into thousands,” wards and flexible spaces with essen-
the auspicious occasion of warned Purandare. tial medical resources like ventilators
Ashadhi Ekadashi on July 17. Besides this, with areas like and monitors, ready for use during
Erandwane and Dahanukar Colony outbreaks,” said Dr Rao.

Civic staff carrying out fogging operations in Kothrud

 City Wednesday, July 3, 2024
4

Passenger dies after falling

down escalator at metro station
Police are investigating the case and examining the CCTV footage at Shivajinagar metro station
| Laxman More
guards immediately shut down the the police have reserved the viscera
[email protected] escalator system and shifted Kumar to during the autopsy. It is still
the medical ward of the station. Due unknown from which station he
TWEET @ThePuneMirror to serious injuries, he was then taken came and how he fell on the escala-

A
metro passenger died after to a private hospital, where doctors tor. After the incident, Metro offi-
falling down an escalator at declared him dead before treatment. cials inspected the escalator.
the Shivajinagar district court Metro officials informed the police Meanwhile, Manoj Kumar’s rela-
metro station on Monday about the incident. A case has been tives have told the police they have
evening. Metro staff immediately ad- registered at the Shivajinagar police no complaints regarding his death,
mitted him to a private hospital, but station. An investigation is underway, and the police have handed over
he succumbed to his injuries before and the police have seized CCTV foot- the body to them. Senior inspector
receiving treatment. age to determine the cause of the acci- Sawant said further investigation is
The metro passenger, identified as dent. Officials from Shivajinagar underway.
Manoj Kumar (40), originally from police station went to the spot and
Chhattisgarh, had come to Pune for conducted a panchnama.
work. Senior police inspector Manoj Kumar’s body was shifted PUBLIC NOTICE
All the concerned persons are hereby
Chandrashekhar Sawant said that to Sassoon Hospital for post-mor- informed that, EAC IA Division,
Ku m ar got of f t he metro at tem, and his relatives were informed. Ministry of Environment, Forest &
Shivajinagar around 6:30 pm on July They rushed to Pune upon hearing Climate Change, GoI, has accorded
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to M/s. Gagan Habitats LLP for their

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more about the virus.” and not just in Pune,”
Following the initial case, city health authorities said Dr Kumar.
collected numerous samples and directed them to Most +ve cases are women The NIV has around
the government-run NIV for further testing. Since Dr Kalpana Baliwant, acting chief of Pune Municipal 161 VRDLs attached to
June 21, the number of samples sent to the institute Corporation’s health department, revealed, “Of all it and a large number of
has doubled, facilitating early detection and man- the positive cases, the majority of the patients are staff that continuously
agement of Zika cases in the city. All patients who women. We have identified two pregnant women work on handling inves-
tested positive had “less or no complications” and who have tested positive for the virus and have tigations and research.
received early medical intervention. marked the hotspots in Pune where most cases are “There is nothing to
“So far, eight positive cases have been reported reported. They are Erandwane, Mundhwa, and panic about so far as the
in the state, the majority from Pune district,” a Dahanukar Colony in Kothrud.” cases have not blown
health authority source informed. Regarding concerns among pregnant women out of proportion yet,”
Speaking about the present strain, Dr Kumar, about Zika causing microcephaly in infants, Dr added Dr Kumar.
said, “Even if the strain is of Asian lineage, we can- Kumar reassured, “We have found no asso-
not yet determine if it will be mild. We successfully ciation of the current Zika virus with
isolated the virus from two positive cases and con- microcephaly. Pregnant women should
not panic but must take preventive meas- GOVT. OF MAHARASHTRA
ures to stay safe.” PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
7 pregnant women suspected
to carry Zika Travel history important PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION SOLAPUR.
Furthermore, when Mirror asked if the
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Will paper leak law be

passed in assembly?
Students wait for state government’s decision after Centre issues notification
| Amol Avchite Maharashtra
[email protected] Public Service
Commission
TWEET @ThePuneMirror

T
Kishore Raje
he Central government Nimbalkar. The
has recently enacted a committee is
strict law to curb paper going to suggest ernment has implemented a law
leak. The state govern- administrative and legal measures to against paper leakage. There have
ment had also constituted prevent malpractices in the examina- been many incidents of paper leak
a committee on December tions. The report of this committee in the recruitment process of the
14, 2023 in the winter session of the was submitted to the state govern- state government. Due to this, lakhs
state assembly to draft a law to curb ment on March 14, 2024. After the of students in the state are facing
paper leakage. This committee has law is passed, incidents of paper leak immense hardship and their future
submitted its report on March 14, will be curbed. is in danger. Therefore, the state
2024. Therefore, the students are government should approve the
waiting to see whether the law will Central law draft of the paper leak law in the
be approved by the state govern- The law regarding paper leak was monsoon session and issue the noti-
ment in the monsoon session of the approved in the Parliament in fication accordingly.”
Legislative Assembly. versy, the Central government was report to the state government and February. According to the provi- A member of the committee said,
There was a wave of anger across forced to cancel the exam and CSIR the students expect that it will be sions of the new law, if the paper is “The state government has asked the
the country due to the paper leak NET had to be postponed. Therefore, presented in the assembly’s monsoon leaked, the accused will be sen- committee to draft a law against
incident in the NEET examination. the Central government decided to session and a law will be enacted. tenced for 3 to 5 years and a fine of paper leak and it has submitted a
Also, there was a barrage of criticism enact the act against paper leak. In up to Rs. 10 lakh will be imposed. report to the state government on
directed at the Central government. the state, almost all question papers Panel was set up under Apart from this, the law has some March 14. Since the report is secret,
Since paper leaks are happening fre- of various exams have been leaked the chairmanship of other strict provisions. its contents cannot be revealed.
quently, the Central government has and there has been large-scale cor- Kishor Raje Nimbalkar A law against paper leak exists in There is a possibility that the law will
implemented a new law. Students ruption in the recruitment processes. A four-member committee was states like Andhra Pradesh, be passed by the state assembly dur-
want to know if the Centre can enact Therefore, legal experts along with formed in the monsoon session of Chhattisgarh, Uttarakhand, ing the monsoon session. Once the
a law against paper leakage, why it various student organisations have 2023 to prevent paper leak in various Jharkhand, Gujarat and Odisha. law comes into force, no one will
cannot be done in Maharashtra. demanded a strict law against paper recruitment examinations under the Mahesh Bade of Students Right dare to leak question papers of vari-
After the NEET paper leak contro- leak. The committee has submitted a chairmanship of then chairman of Association said, “The Central gov- ous examinations.”

Hina Khan, other Bollywood Thieves strike at will

stars live with breast cancer during Palkhi event
1.92L women afflicted with disease, 98,337 died in country in 2022 Crime Branch detains 30 suspects, including 4 women
| Pune Mirror Bureau Investigations
| Ananya Agroya
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Breast cancer survivors in Bollywood TWEET @ThePuneMirror children were being

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hieves were closely watched used to steal

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Tahira Kashyap: She was diagnosed with stage 0 breast cancer in
ina K han recently an- 2018. She openly shared her journey on social media. She also cre- during the Palkhi ceremo- valuables from
nounced that she is suf- ated a podcast, “My-Ex Breast,” discussing her battle with cancer. ny. Crime branch teams
fering from breast cancer. were deployed in the Sri
women. Incidents of
Mahima Chowdhury: She revealed her diagnosis to her fans
Like her, there are many through a video posted on social media. It was detected during Palkhi Vithoba temple area of theft of jewellery
other actors from Bollywood who her annual health checkup, leading to a series of chemotherapy Bhawani Peth and the Nivdungya from three women
have been diagnosed with can- sessions and regular checkups. Mahima has now resumed Vithoba Mandir area of Nana Peth have been reported
cer and are living with it. her work and shared her journey on social media.Mumtaz to prevent the theft of mobile
About the disease, as per Askari Madhvani: The veteran actress, also referred to as phones and valuables. The police during the ceremony
the Wo r l d Health Mumtaz, was 54 years old when she was diagnosed with detained 30 suspicious individuals A mangalsutra worth Rs. 52,000
Organization (WHO) esti- cancer in 2002. She had 35 radiation treatments and six from the temple premises, includ- of an elderly woman was snatched
mates, in 2022, India had the chemotherapy sessions. Mumtaz adhered to a stringent ing four women. in the Nivdungya Vithoba temple
highest number of breast regimen to restore her health. Investigations revealed that chil- area of Nana Peth. She had gone to
cancer fatalities. “Breast dren were being used to steal valu- have a darshan of the Palkhi of
cancer affected 1,92,020 ables from women. Incidents of Sant Tukaram Maharaj. Taking
women and killed 98,337 as not having chil- theft of jewellery from three advantage of the crowd, thieves
in the country in 2022,” dren early, not breast- Recognising warning women have been reported during stole her mangalsutra. Police Sub-
according to a WHO report. feeding, getting periods the ceremony. Inspector Saurabh Mane is investi-
They also reported that a total very early or menopaus-
signs of cancer According to the police, a wom- gating the matter.
of 14,13,316 new cancer cases ing late. Obesity and binge Genetic alteration: 90% of an’s mangalsutra was stolen in the The third incident occurred at
were detected in the country eating are also some of the cancers are observed to have Sri Palkhi Vithoba temple area of Mental Hospital Chowk in
while 9,16,827 patients suc- major reasons behind some type of genetic alteration Bhawani Peth. The woman, a resi- Vishrantwadi. A mangalsutra worth
cumbed to the disease. breast cancer.” Persistent lumps or swell- dent of Guruwar Peth, has filed a Rs 75,000 was snatched from a
According to oncology expert, When asked about how to ing over your body: This complaint at Samarth police station. woman living in Nagpur Chawl area
Dr Shona Nag, cancer affects all catch the disease early, she includes any lumps in the neck, She and her daughter-in-law, along of Yerwada while she was taking
genders. While talking to Pune said, “Regular check-ups at armpit, stomach, groin, chest, with a friend, had gone to the tem- darshan of the Palkhi. A case has
Times Mirror, Dr Nag said, yearly intervals can help breast, or testicle. ple to have a darshan of Sant been registered at the Vishrantwadi
“Causes of breast cancer have diagnose or detect the dis- Chronic cough or headache Dnyaneshwar Maharaj’s Palkhi. police station. Meanwhile, the sto-
Unexplained and sudden
nothing to do with a woman’s ease early so that medical Around 2:30 pm, while they were in len items have been recovered from
weight loss
overall health. Instead, the risk intervention can start at the darshan queue, thieves stole her the arrested suspects, and the inves-
factors include situations such Hina Khan its initial stage.” gold mangalsutra worth Rs 50,000. tigation is underway.
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Wednesday, July 3, 2024

PMC school drowns in sewage

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Activists, parents raise

alarm over potential
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Treatment fee scam comes
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tudents and parents have expressed their annoyance over the pitiable

to light in Jijamata Hospital

health hazards to condition of the Lokmanya Tilak Primary School in Ramwadi owing to
the lackadaisical attitude of the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC).
children attending The school, which falls under the purview of the Nagar Road (Vadgaon
Sheri) Zonal Office, has turned into a breeding ground for mosquitoes
school, demand civic and a hazard to students’ health, as it is persistently flooded with sew-

body should take

age and rainwater.
Several complaints from teachers and parents to the civic body have failed to

immediate action prompt any action or resolution regarding the chronic problem.
Students from classes 1 to 7 study at the school located at S. No. 29. The sewage Nearly `10 lakh siphoned off by medical officers, clerk in two months; Congress leader seeks audit by committee
| Vikas Shinde was collected as duty, only Rs. Bangar were present. However, Dr
[email protected] 8,89,665 was deposited in the bank. Vikalp Bhoi was forced to sign the

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This discrepancy indicates a corrup- payment register. Records indicate

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TWEET @ThePuneMirror tion amounting to Rs. 9,76,691, only Rs. 8,89,000 were deposited in
edical officers and purportedly orchestrated by the the bank, with the remaining
नननिदा प्रक्रिया कक्ष clerks at Pimpri hospital’s medical officers and amount embezzled.
Chinchwad Munici- clerks in collusion. Municipal health medical officer
ई-नननिदा जाहहरात - फेर नननिदा
pal Corporation’s Ji- This fund misappropriation hap- Dr. Laxman Gofane, senior medical
निरिरी कािािधी हदनांक : हद. ०३/०७/२०२४ ते हद. ११/०७/२०२४ ०२:३० पययंत jamata Hospital have pened between March 1 and April 30, officer Dr Sunita Salve, medical offic-
स्ीकृती हदनांक : हद. ०३/०७/२०२४ ते हद. ११/०७/२०२४ ०२:३० दुपारी पययंत तांक्रिक नननिदा उघडणे प्रक्रिया हदनांक : १२/०७/२०२४ दु. ३.०० िा
allegedly embezzled and the perpetrators allegedly pock- er Dr. Jiten Hotwani, Dr. Vaishali
nearly Rs. 10 lakh from treatment eted it for personal gain. Bangar, Dr. Vikalp Bhoi, and clerk
fees paid by patients. Despite the bank staff’s regular Akash Gosavi are accused of misus-
अ. नननिदा रिमांक खात्ाचे कामाचे नाि नननिदा संच अंदालजत पुि्व बयाणा कामाची नननिदा निषयक
During a press conference on collection of funds, they stamped the ing their positions for this
रि. नाि क्कं मत रू. गणणत रक्कम रू. रक्कम रू. मुदत जबाबदार व्यक्रीचे नाि Tuesday, Saili Nadhe, president of receipts even when deposits were not corruption.
(महहने) ि दूरध्वनी रिमांक Congress party’s Women Congress made daily. During this period, sen- Nadhe has demanded their sus-
Committee in Pimpri Chinchwad, ior medical officer Dr Sunita Salvi pension and called for an audit of the
1 PMC/ निद्ुत पुणे मनपाच्ा महात्ा फुिे सांस्ृनतक भिन िानिडी 415.00 8,89,930.00 8,899.00 270 श्ीमती ढगे
revealed that while Rs. 18,66,356 and medical officer Dr Vaishali hospital by an inquiry committee.
ELECTRICAL/ निभाग येथे साऊंड लसस्ीम ए.सी. स्ेज िायक्िंग यंरिणेची हदिस ९६८९९३११०४
2024/06 िाक्ष्वक ऑपरे क्िंग ि तदनुषंगगक कामे करणे.

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संकेत स्थळािर उपिब्ध आहे .
Fearing action, hoarding Advisory boards put up
owners seek PMRDA’s nod outside illegal schools
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Parents advised against enrolling children in
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200 applications received; action continues against illegal boards institutions to avoid potential loss; 5 shut shop

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निनिदा प्रक्रिया कक्ष पाणीपुरिठा निभाग
ollowing the Pune Metropoli- he P i mpr i Ch i nc hwad
नननिदा जाहहरात - ननिन कामे
tan Regional Development Au- Municipal Corporation’s
निक्री कािािधी हदनांक : हद. ०३/०७/२०२४ ०९:०० सकाळी ते १२/०७/२०२४ ०२:३० दुपारी पर्यंत thority’s (PMRDA) removal of (PCMC) education depart-
स्ीकृती हदनांक : हद. ०३/०७/२०२४ ०९:०० सकाळी ते १२/०७/२०२४ ०२:३० दुपारी पर्यंत तांत्रिक नननिदा उघडणे प्रत्क्र्ा हदनांक : १५/०७/२०२४ ०३:०० दुपारी three large hoardings in Mulshi ment has cracked dow n
last week, over 200 applications for against unauthorised schools oper-
अ. नननिदा क्मांक खात्ाचे कामाचे नाि नननिदा अंदालजत पुि्व बर्ाणा कामाची नननिदा निषर्क problem has not only disrupted daily activities but also led to a hoarding approvals have flooded in. ating in the city. While five schools
क्. नाि संच त्कं मत गणणत रक्कम रू. मुदत जबाबदार surge in mosquito breeding due to the stagnant water. Owners are rushing to secure legal have been shut down, several oth-
रूपर्े रक्कम रू. (महहने) व्यक्रीचे नाि ि Students are forced to navigate through this contaminated status amid fears of similar action ers remain defiant.
दूरध्वनी क्मांक water to attend classes, sparking outrage among parents and teach- against unapproved structures. It may be mentioned that the
ers who demand immediate intervention. The PMRDA officials clarified that department identified 11 unau-
१ PMC/Water_ पाणीपुरिठा कार््वकारी अभिर्ंता क्. १ स्ारगेट पाणीपुरिठा नििाग अंतग्वत फन रू. ४१५/- रू. ९८७३९४/- रू. ९८७४/- ३ िानिका ठाकूर Some parents, speaking anonymously to Pune Mirror, they will scrutinise each application t h o r i s e d s c h o o l s i n M a y.
SuPPly/ 2024/51 टाईम िडगाि ि जुनी धार्री ि इतर निनिध पररसरातीि नितरण ९१३०५१२२११ expressed concerns about the increasing prevalence of diseases closely, but will continue to act Subsequently, parents were advised
व्यिस्ा ननर्ंत्रित करणे. such as Zika, dengue, malaria, and chikungunya in Pune. They against remaining hoardings in their against enrolling their children in
fear that the unsanitary conditions at the school could threaten jurisdiction. these schools. However, despite
२ PMC/Water_ पाणीपुरिठा पाणीपुरिठा नििाग दैनंहदन देखिाि दुरूस्ीकररता आिश्यक रू. ७६९/- रू. १२३३५८०/- रू. १२३३६/- ४ anjusha reddy
students’ health. The parents urged the school administration Following a survey of hoardings, repeated warnings, a few schools dren in these schools from class 1
SuPPly/ 2024/53 गणमेटिचे स्पंडि नट (मणी) ि स्ेनिेस स्ीि स्पडि (दांडा) पुरनिणे. ७४४७४७२७१०
and the municipal corporation to take timely measures to address the PMRDA appealed to the hoarding are continuing to operate. onwards. The department has called
३ PMC/Water_ पाणीपुरिठा पाणीपुरिठा नििाग दैनंहदन दे खिाि दुरूस्ीकररता आिश्यक रू. १३५९/- रू. २११०५१५/- रू. २११०५/- ४ anjusha reddy the issue. owners to apply for approval, but this In this view, the department con- upon parents should refrain from
SuPPly/ 2024/54 ईझीलिंक मेकॅननकि रेड्ूसर (सॉकेटेड). ईसीलिंक मेकॅननकि ७४४७४७२७१० However, despite repeated complaints lodged by teachers and went unnoticed, resulting in only 30 ducted inspections on Monday and admitting their children to these
फिॅन्ज रेड्ूसर ि ईसीलिंक मेकॅननकि एन्ड कॅप पुरनिणे.
parents with the Nagar Road (Vadgaon Sheri) Regional Office, the to 40 applications received. found several schools including institutions to avoid educational
issue remains unresolved. The local administration has adopted a Additionally, during the Lok Sabha The PMRDA has announced that address the unauthorised hoardings, Mount Everest English School in disruptions.
४ PMC/Water_ पाणीपुरिठा पाणीपुरिठा नििाग दैनंहदन दे खिाि दुरूस्ीकरीता आिश्यक रू. ४१५/- रू. ८४०७२४/- रू.८४७२/- २ anjusha reddy nonchalant attitude towards the large amount of water accumulat- elections, no direct action was taken all applications will undergo rigor- acknowledging the grassroots sup- Kasarwadi to be still operational. “There were 11 unofficial schools
SuPPly/ 2024/55 हॅन्डटू ल्स पुरनिणे. ७४४७४७२७१० ing in the school. This has raised concerns among Ramwadi resi- due to the election’s model code of ous scrutiny. Only hoardings with port and pressing need for regula- Besides this, advisory boards in the city. Five of those schools
dents about the students’ health. conduct being in force. approved applications will be tory enforcement. have been prominently displayed at have been closed by the concerned
५ PMC/Water_ पाणीपुरिठा पाणीपुरठा नििाग मोठ्ा व्यासाच्ा व्ॉल्व्च्ा दैनंहदन दे खिाि रू. १३५९/- रू. १५०३६३०/- रू. १५०३६/- ४ anjusha reddy
The situation has left parents questioning whether the school However, following the election spared from further action. The the entrances of several other administration itself. We have
SuPPly/ 2024/56 दुरूस्ीकररता आिश्यक गणमेटिचे स्पंडि नट (मणी) ि स्ेनिेस ७४४७४७२७१० environment will continue to be compromised by sewage, there- results, the PMRDA initiated action PMRDA emphasised that hoarding Removal of unauthorised schools including People Tree issued a deadline to the remaining
स्ीि स्पंडि (दांडा) पुरनिणे. by impacting the safety and well-being of students. in Mulshi taluka, which hosts the owners who fail to apply for hoardings along Education Trust in Pimpale Nilakh, to close down. However, as they did
६ PMC/Water_ पाणीपुरिठा पाणीपुरिठा नििाग दैनंहदन दे खिाि दुरूस्ीकररता आिश्यक रू. ७६९/- रू. १२६२९३०/- रू. १२६२९/- ४ anjusha reddy
Meanwhile, Mirror attempted to contact municipal officials highest number of hoardings. Last approval will face subsequent Palkhi route Shree Chaitanya English Medium not close, we have put up boards in
and the school administration for comments on the issue but they week, three unauthorised hoardings enforcement measures. The PMRDA has announced plans to School in Pimpale Nilakh, Little Star front of the schools. If these schools
SuPPly/ 2024/57 व्ॉल्व्ची चािी ि एक्सटेन्शन रॉड (दं डाळे ) पुरनिणे. ७४४७४७२७१०
were unavailable. were removed in this area. More than 17 villages have col- remove unauthorised hoardings situ- English Medium School in continue even now, a criminal case
७ PMC/Water_ पाणीपुरिठा पाणीपुरिठा नििाग दैनंहदन दे खिाि दुरूस्ीकरीता आिश्यक पॅत्कं ग रू. ४१५/- रू. ८०७२००/- रू. ८०७२/- २ anjusha reddy “The school is awash in sewage and rainwater. The unaccepta- Subsequently, hoarding owners in lectively petitioned the PMRDA to ated along the Sant Tukaram Maharaj C h i n c h w a d e N a g a r, N a v j i t will be filed against these schools
ble situation demands immediate action. The civic administration the jurisdiction rushed to seek address the issue of unauthorised Palkhi Marg within its jurisdiction. Vidyalaya in Lakshmi Nagar next week,” said Sangeeta Bangar-
SuPPly/ 2024/58 मटेररर्ि पुरनिणे. ७४४७४७२७१०
should ensure that the accumulated water is drained out. Besides, approval, fearing further action, and hoardings in their area. The letter Specifically, hoardings in areas such Wa l h e k a r w a d i , a n d O r c h i d Ghodekar, administration officer,
अ) सदर कामाबाबत नननिदा अटी/शतती इ. बाबतचा सि्व तपलशि नननिदा संचामध्े नमूद केिा असून सदर कामांचे नननिदा संच www.mahatenders.gov.in र्ा िेबसाईटिर पाहण्ासाठी उपिब्ध आहे . permanent measures should be put in place to stop this from have since submitted applications. highlighted specific locations and as Zendewadi, Dive Ghat, and International School in Chinchwad. education department, PCMC.
नननिदा संचाची निक्री ि स्ीकृती सदर िेबसाईटिरून फक् ऑनिाइन पद्धतीने करण्ात र्ेत असून सि्व नननिदा दोन पाकरीट पद्धतीने मागनिण्ात र्ेत आहे त. becoming a recurring nightmare,” said Pramod Mohan Devkar- In a recent survey, the PMRDA dis- numbers of these hoardings, effec- Kalewadi in Purandar taluka will be While no criminal action has The closed schools include IDS
ब) नननिदा निक्रीच्ा शेिटच्ा हदिशी नननिदा संच प्राप्त न झाल्ास स्ीकृतीच्ा शेिटच्ा हदिशी ऑनिाइन सादरीकरण न झाल्ास र्ाची सि्वस् जबाबदारी टेंडरदाराची राहीि. Patil, a social activist, while talking to Mirror. covered over 1,000 unauthorised tively prompting local gram pan- targeted for removal. been taken, the authorities are English Medium School in Pimpale
क) ऑनिाइन नननिदा प्रक्रीर्ेबाबतची संपूण्व माहहती टेंडर सेि नििाग पुणे म.न.पा. र्ेथे नमळे ि. “Despite repeated requests, the assistant commissioner of the hoardings. While the PMRDA has ini- chayats to join the call against The PMRDA has issued warnings urging caution against these Gurav, Saplings English Medium
ड) कार्यािर्ीन आदे श क्. अनतमआ (नि)/३२, हद.२२.०४.२०१६ नुसार बर्ाणा रक्कम eCS/rtGS/NeFt सुनिधेमाफ्वतच स्ीकारण्ात र्ेणार आहे . Sd/- Nagar Road Zonal Office has turned a deaf ear to pleas for a solu- tiated phased actions to remove these these structures. and notices to the parties concerned, institutions. School in Moshi, Kidzee School in
कार््वकारी अभिर्ंता क्. १ tion. The health of our children is at stake, and it’s high time the hoardings, a significant number of In response to the community’s urging them to withdraw these hoard- Since all these schools are unau- Pimpale Saudagar, SS School for Kids
टेंडर लित्पक
स्ारगेट जिकेंद्र (पा.पु) नििाग
authorities stopped dragging their feet and took decisive action,” applications for their approval have concerns, the PMRDA has commit- ings promptly to avoid further thorised, the department has urged in Sanghvi, and Crystal Modern
पाणीपुरिठा
he added. also been filed. ted to taking necessary steps to regulatory action. parents to avoid enrolling their chil- School in Vadmukhwadi.
जाहहरात क्मांक : १/९२ हद. २/७/२०२४ पुणे महानगरपालिका पुणे महानगरपालिका
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After intensive training, city’s

fencing prodigy makes a mark
In Khelo India Game in Bhopal, she received silver medal and for Asian championship trials in 2023, she finished in Top 6
| Prince Chaudhuri & Jiyaa Bagla
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Mokshada is determined to introduce a new
paradigm and involve school-age children in

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fencing. Her vision will now help students of all
ixteen-year-old teenager
Mokshada Choudhary has
backgrounds rediscover their passions beyond
already made a significant academics and other routine activities
splash in the world of fenc-
ing and made Pune proud. access to resources amongst under- into the philosophy and history of
Her drive and commit- privileged children, an ambition to fencing, which is a classical art form.
ment to the sport shine through in give back to the community devel- Mokshada says, “Fencing work-
every aspect of her life, marked by oped within her. She is determined shops bridge the gap between the
her achievements. to introduce a new paradigm and ancient art of swordplay and the mod-
With an ironclad mindset after involve school-age children in fenc- ern world’s need for engaging and
intensive training abroad, she aims to ing. Her vision will now help stu- beneficial physical activities.”
forge a professional route in fencing dents of all backgrounds rediscover Within the past year, she has con-
and proudly represent India in the their passions beyond academics ducted workshops at several city
Olympics, aiming for the coveted and other sports activities that the schools such as Vishwabharti
gold medal that all sportspersons young focus on because of their per- Defence Academy, Army Public
aspire as a lifetime achievement. ceived popularity. School, St Margarate School, Cyrus
Fencing is a relatively novel sport Poonawalla Government School,
The dawn of a placed as reserve no 1 as only top four “My first fencing competition was a in our country. This sport helps play- Delhi Public School, St Helena’s Girls
fencing journey players go to represent the country in transformative experience that deep- ers develop confidence, discipline, School, and also Army Public School
Mokshada began as a keen badmin- that particular event. ened my love for the sport. I mental agility, and aids overall per- (Guwahati). Her efforts have been
ton player, but soon discovered a curi- “Fencing stands apart for its immersed myself in the artistry of sonality development. successful in motivating a new gen-
osity for fencing at the age of 13. fusion of dynamic athleticism, men- fencing. The ebb and flow of attacks Mokshada’s ‘Fence the future’ ini- eration of fencers.
Going down memory lane, she tal strategy, and precise execution,” and parries, the strategic dance of tiative includes interactive seminars A fencing bout begins with, ‘En
recalls, “There was an immediate and Mokshada shares her view about a distance and timing – every moment in schools and community centres garde’ (On guard). The sport requires
spontaneous connection, a calling sport that is not popular in India. demanded focus and precision; fac- that provide participants with first- quick reflexes, footwork, and flexibil-
almost, to this elegant and strategic She elucidates, “Each form of fenc- ing opponents of varying styles and hand fencing experience. Addressing ity; it develops strength and endur-
sport and I’ve been passionately ing, like foil, epee, and sabre, pre- strengths, I adapted my techniques; the misconceptions about the sport, ance. Full range of movements are
engaged with it ever since.” sents distinct obstacles that demand victories brought elation, while she fosters a sense of interest among utilised by fencers who are constant-
In Bhopal during Khelo India fencers to make quick decisions and defeats fuelled determination.” the students. ly in motion, enhancing their coordi-
Game she received the silver medal. move swiftly in order to deceive Mokshada also uses fencing as a nation and balance; the rapid
For Asian championship trials in their opponents.” ‘Fence the future’ project tool of empowerment for young girls. response in attacking and defending
2023, she finished in Top 6 and was Mokshada expresses her view, When Mokshada saw the lack of Her workshops give students insight improves agility.

Disaster control room to work at night

Senior officials will coordinate with district collectorate, irrigation dept, power utility, as needed
| Eeshwari Jedhe The purported nexus between dis-
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divisional and state government lev-
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n a move ostensibly aimed at bol- inter-agency coordination, has also
stering disaster response capabili- come under scrutiny for its opera-
ties during the monsoon season, tional opacity.
the Pune Municipal Corporation Amidst these critiques, the PMC
(PMC) has deployed senior officials remains steadfast in its commitment
to the helm of its disaster manage- to fortifying disaster preparedness.
ment control room during night Officials on night duty are mandated
hours. This decision, purportedly not only to monitor media channels
designed to enhance efficiency and for emerging threats but also to issue
promptness in tackling emergencies, preemptive directives to ward offices
reflects a tacit acknowledgment of for expeditious action. Nevertheless,
the city’s perennial vulnerability to the efficacy of these directives hinges
inclement weather. on the bureaucratic alacrity of subor-
Pune municipal commissioner responsibility typically relegated to argue that while appointing senior dinate officials, whose adherence to
Rajendra Bhosale underscored the daytime personnel. Among those officials to do night duty might protocol under duress remains a per-
necessity for such measures, citing entrusted with these crucial roles are appear proactive on paper, yet, the ennial cause for concern.
frequent occurrences of waterlogging, Raju Nandkar, Madhav Jagtap, Sandip core issue of systemic preparedness While the deployment of senior
flooding, and tree collapses exacer- Kadam, Nitin Udas, Yunus Pathan, remains inadequately addressed. The officials to night duty at the disaster
bated by heavy rainfall. “Various civic Rahul Jagtap, and Vijay Landge. Their bureaucratic machinery, already management control room repre-
departments, including sewage, mandate extends beyond mere over- beleaguered by administrative red sents a step in the right direction,
roads, gardens, fire control, and ward sight; it encompasses swift coordina- tape, faces an uphill task in translat- skeptics argue that the true litmus
offices, are mobilised to manage these tion with district and state entities, ing policy into effective action during test lies in the PMC’s ability to trans-
crises as they arise,” Bhosale said, out- including the district collectorate, moments of crisis. inspections to ensure these cells operate late administrative intent into pal-
lining the multifaceted approach state Irrigation department, and Moreover, questions abound over seamlessly and respond promptly to pable relief for its beleaguered popu-
required to mitigate the fallout from power utility, as necessitated by the operational efficiency of ward-level distress calls. However, anecdotal evi- lace. Until then, the city remains
natural calamities. unfolding events. disaster management cells, which are dence suggests that bureaucratic inertia ensnared in a precarious dance with
The senior officials are slated to Despite the PMC’s proactive touted as pivotal in preemptively man- often hampers their responsiveness, the elements, wherein bureaucratic
man the disaster management control stance, concerns linger regarding the aging local emergencies. Officials on leaving citizens at the mercy of capri- resolve must invariably yield to
room from 8 pm to 8 am, assuming efficacy of these measures. Critics daytime duty are tasked with surprise cious weather patterns. ground-level exigencies.
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LOP in council Danve suspended

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader was accused of using abusive language; Chandrakant Patil tables motion which was passed
#MUMBAI
The Maharashtra Legislative Council Senior Shiv Sena (UBT)
on Tuesday suspended Leader of legislator Anil Parab Danve’s suspension pre-planned conspiracy: Uddhav
Opposition and Shiv Sena (UBT) demanded that Danve Mumbai: Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav
leader Ambadas Danve (in pic)
for five days on the grounds of using
be given an Thackeray (in pic) on Tuesday said the
abusive language in the House. opportunity to decision to suspend Ambadas Danve, the
Danve was accused of using abu- present his side, but Leader of Opposition in the Maharashtra
legislative council, was
sive language against BJP legislator the demand was one-sided and a pre-planned conspiracy.
Prasad Lad during a discussion in the
council on Monday evening. Lad had
not accepted Talking to reporters, Thackeray said Danve
was not given any opportunity to present
demanded a resolution condemning his misbehaviour is ignored, it could
his side before being suspended. Thackeray
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi’s `not create a new precedence. A serious
said, as the chief of the Shiv Sena (UBT), he
Hindus’ remarks in the Lok Sabha, note is taken of his misbehaviour,
was apologising for the remarks made by Danve if it hurt women,
which elicited a sharp reaction from and the house proposes his suspen-
but asked what action was taken against the Bharatiya Janata
the Sena (UBT) leader. sion for five days and ban him from Party (BJP) and Shiv Sena leaders for making such comments
The council was adjourned three entering the Vidhan Bhavan prem- outside the House.
times after the incident as BJP legisla- Neelam Gorhe read the suspension ises,” it added. “There was a need to discuss the resolution (to suspend Danve), but
tors remained firm on their demand order which said, “Leader of Senior Shiv Sena (UBT) legislator there was no discussion on it,” he said.
that action be taken against Danve. Opposition Ambadas Danve demon- Anil Parab demanded that Danve be He said the suspension was done to overshadow the victory of his
On Tuesday, Parliamentary Affairs strated indiscipline and used foul given an opportunity to present his party in the legislative council polls. Shiv Sena (UBT) candidates Anil
Minister Chandrakant Patil tabled a and abusive language towards legisla- side, but the demand was not accept- Parab and Jagannath Abhyankar won from the Mumbai Graduates
motion to suspend him which was tor Prasad Lad.” ed. The opposition later staged a and Teachers constituencies respectively. “The conspiracy (to
passed with a majority. “His behaviour tarnished the walkout to protest the decision and suspend Danve) was a planned conspiracy,” Thackeray said.
Deputy chairperson of the house image and insulted the Council. If shouted slogans against Gorhe.

Accused planned to attack Will upgrade Jarange’s

Salman at film shoot: Police security if needed: Govt
Opposition alleges that activist’s village in
Supari of `25L was given by jailed goon Lawrence Bishnoi
#MUMBAI
Jalna district is under surveiilance by drones
minors under 18 years old for the task,
The accused involved in the alleged officials said last month quoting the #MUMBAI
conspiracy to kill Bollywood actor First Information Report (FIR). A man Minister Shambhuraj Desai on
Salman Khan (in pic) had planned named John was allegedly tasked with Tuesday said the government will
to attack him during a movie shoot, a providing the vehicle for the opera- seek a report from the Jalna police
police official on Tuesday said citing a tion, as per the FIR. regarding claims that Maratha
chargesheet filed in the case. After the attack, gang members quota activist Manoj Jarange’s
During an investigation into the were to regroup at Kanyakumari and (in pic) village was under drone
case, it came to light that Rs 25 lakh then proceed to Sri Lanka via sea surveillance.
‘supari’ (contract) was given by jailed route. From there, arrangements were If needed, the activist’s security
gangster Lawrence Bishnoi to his made to send them to other countries, will be upgraded, the minister said
gang members to attack the actor, he with gangster Anmol Bishnoi, based in the assembly while responding
said. The gang planned to use sophis- in Canada, arranging their travel, offi- to the concerns raised by the Leader
ticated weapons, including AK-47, cials added. of Opposition and senior Congress
from Pakistan for the attack, the offi- According to police, Lawrence leader Vijay Wadettiwar.
cial said. Bishnoi and Sampat Nehra gangs had Wa d e t t i w a r a l l e g e d t h a t
The Panvel Town police in Navi The plot was deployed 60 to 70 members to moni- Jarange’s Antarwali Sarati was
Mumbai submitted the 350-page uncovered during tor Salman Khan’s movements as part under drone surveillance and the
chargesheet before a magistrate court their investigation of efforts to conduct recce at his government must provide security this was the second spotting in less
on June 21 against five arrested Bandra residence, Panvel farmhouse, to him. Raising the issue in the than a week. A video has surfaced
accused - Dhananjay Tapsing alias
disclosing a video call and film shooting locations. assembly, Waddetiwar claimed that on social media, which shows
Ajay Kashyap (28), Gautam Bhatia between Lawrence Following specific information about the activist’s life may be in danger. Jarange pointing at the drone.
(29), Vaspi Mehmood Khan alias Bishnoi gang member the plot to kill Khan, a case was regis- Antarwali Sarati has become the “I have seen the drone myself.
China (36), Rizwan Hussain alias Ajay Kashyap and tered against 17 identified accused epicentre for protests for reserva- Some individuals are playing an
Javed Khan (25) and Deepak Hawasing and others at Panvel Town police sta- tions for the Maratha community evil trick to intimidate us, but we
alias John (30), he said. another accused tion on April 24. in government jobs and education. are not afraid. These tactics will not
Jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, unearthed an alleged plot of the Police discovered a video call “Everyone has a right to protest, deter us from our struggle,” Jarange
his brother Anmol Bishnoi, Sampat Bishnoi gang members to kill the between accused Ajay Kashyap and a and if the village is under drone says in the video. Jarange, who sus-
Nehra and Goldy Brar have been actor, he said. Pakistan-based individual named surveillance, it is not good. Villagers pended his indefinite fast last
shown as wanted accused in the case, The plot was uncovered during Dogar. The call was initiated by are scared,” the Congress leader month, has been demanding
the official said. their investigation disclosing a video Kashyap in the presence of a member, claimed. Desai said the government implementation of the draft notifi-
The attack was allegedly planned call conversation between Lawrence who later become an informer to will seek a report from the Jalna cation that recognises Kunbis as
to be carried out during a movie shoot Bishnoi gang member Ajay Kashyap police, as per the FIR. superintendent of police and take “sage soyare” (blood relatives) of
or while the actor was leaving his and another accused. Kashyap allegedly discussed pro- appropriate action. “Jarange had Maratha community members and
Panvel farmhouse, the official said. As per the conversation, sharp- curing weapons, including AK-47s, been provided armed security ear- also seeking a law to identify
The chargesheet mentions the shooters, trained in modern weapons, from Pakistan after depositing a 50 per lier. If needed, the security will be Kunbis as Marathas.
detailed plot, attack and escape route. were stationed across Mumbai, Thane, cent amount in gangster Goldie Brar’s upgraded,” he said. Kunbi, an agrarian group, falls
It contains an analysis of the intelli- Navi Mumbai, Pune, Raigad, and account. The remaining amount can Meanwhile, villagers in under the Other Backward Classes
gence gathered, mobile phone records Gujarat under the orders of Goldy be paid after the weapons are deliv- Antarwali Sarati claimed to have (OBC) category, and the activist has
of the accused, their WhatsApp chats, Brar. Accordingly, sharpshooters ered. During the video call, Dogar seen a drone camera flying over the been demanding that Kunbi cer-
audio and video calls and tower Anmol Bishnoi and Rohit Godara showed 4 to 5 weapons, including house of the village sarpanch, tificates be issued to all Marathas,
locations, he said. were said to have been instructed by AK-47s and others, to Kashyap, Kaushalyabai Tarakh, where Jarange thus making them eligible for
In April, the Panvel Town police Brar to carry out the attack, utilising it added. is residing. According to villagers, quota benefits.
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‘Oppn upset over chai-wala PM’s third term’

Modi takes jibe at Nehru-Gandhi family, says they gave little recognition to those from outside their fold
#NEWDELHI of the country have given us this mandate after testing us on
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday asked NDA MPs every criteria. The people have seen our track record of 10
to follow parliamentary rules and conduct, and learn from years. The people have seen that we have worked with dedi-
senior members about the best practices, comments that came cation for the welfare of the poor, fulfilling the mantra of
a day after the ruling alliance accused Leader of Opposition ‘public service is God’s service’,” he said.
Rahul Gandhi of making a “most irresponsible” speech.
Addressing a meeting of NDA MPs, Modi said the opposi- ‘Selective expunction’, says Rahul
tion is upset as for the first time a non-Congress leader, that Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday wrote to Lok
too a “chai-wala”, has become prime minister for a third Sabha Speaker Om Birla over portions of his speech in the
straight term, sources said. House having been expunged, saying that removing his con-
Highlighting his humble origins, he took an apparent jibe sidered remarks from records goes against the very tenets of
at the Nehru-Gandhi family saying that its members used to parliamentary democracy and that they should be restored.
be prime minister and gave little recognition to those from In his letter to Birla, Gandhi also cited BJP MP Anurag
outside their fold, the sources said. Thakur’s speech, saying that it was full of allegations but
surprisingly only one word was expunged from it. He said
‘People tested govt on every criteria’ “this selective expunction defies logic”.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said the people of In his letter to Birla, Gandhi said while the Chair derives
the country had given his government the chance to serve powers to expunge certain remarks from the proceedings of
them for the third consecutive term after testing it on every the House but the stipulation is only those kinds of words,
criteria. Replying to a two-day debate on the President’s the nature of which have been specified in Rule 380 of the
address to both houses of Parliament, Modi said, “The people Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in Lok Sabha.PTI

116 killed in stampede in

1993 Mumbai
riots accused
arrested

‘satsang’ in UP’s Hathras

#MUMBAI
A 65-year-old man allegedly
involved in the 1993 Mumbai
riots has been arrested here 31
years after he went absconding,
police said on Tuesday.
Tragedy took place when devotees tried to get a glimpse of Bhole Baba after the event, says official Sayyad Nadir Shah Abbas
Khan was nabbed in Sewri area by
#HATHRAS Eyewitness Shakuntala Devi told PTI Videos that a team of Rafi Ahmed Kidwai
A stampede at a religious congregation here killed the stampede took place while people were leaving Marg police station on Monday,
116 people on Tuesday as devotees suffocated to the venue after the ‘satsang’, which was a day-long an official said.
their deaths and bodies piled atop each other in the affair. People fell atop each other, she said, and then He was named as an accused in
worst such tragedy in recent years. the bodies were pulled out. a case of attempt to murder and
The stampede took place as people headed home According to Sikandra Rao sub divisional mag- unlawful assembly during the
after a ‘satsang’ in the district’s Phulrai village, con- istrate Ravendra Kumar, the stampede took place riots in the city that followed the
ducted by a preacher known as Bhole Baba. when devotees tried to get a glimpse of Bhole Baba demolition of the Babri masjid in
Twenty-seven bodies were brought to a hospital as the event ended. They also wanted to collect December 1992.
in neighbouring Etah district. Senior Superintendent some soil from around the baba’s feet, he told PTI. Khan was arrested by police
of Police Rajesh Kumar Singh said 23 of them were The Prime Minister’s Office announced an ex- but never attended the court after
women. And 89 lay dead in Hathras itself. gratia compensation of Rs 2 lakh from the Prime obtaining bail, the official said.
Aligarh Range Inspector General of Police Minister’s National Relief Fund for the next of kin The court then declared Khan
Shalabh Mathur put the death toll at 116. of each person killed in the stampede. The injured as a wanted accused and issued a
Victims, dead or unconscious, were brought to a man and a woman lifeless in another vehicle. would be given Rs 50,000. non-bailable warrant against him,
the Sikandara Rao Trauma Centre in trucks and District Magistrate Ashish Kumar said the satsang Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath the official said.
‘tempos’. The bodies lay scattered outside the was a private function for which the sub-divisional made a similar announcement. He said state ministers Although the police visited his
health centre as people milled around them. magistrate had granted permission. The local admin- Laxmi Narayan Chaudhary and Sandeep Singh were residence in Sewri in central
One video clip showed a woman crying, sitting istration provided security outside the venue while headed for Hathras. The chief secretary and the state Mumbai many times, Khan
amid five or six bodies in a truck. Another showed the arrangements inside were made by organisers. police chief too were directed to reach the spot. PTI remained untraceable.  PTI

HC seeks CBI response INDIA bloc slams BJP over NEET

to Kejriwal arrest plea Student outfit leaders demand scrapping of NTA, resignation of edu minister
#NEWDELHI #NEWDELHI
The Delhi High Court on Tuesday Student outfits of INDIA bloc parties slammed the BJP-led
asked the CBI to respond to a plea by Centre on Tuesday over alleged irregularities in the NEET-
Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal (in UG and reiterated their demand that the medical
pic) challenging his arrest in a cor- entrance test be held again for all the 24 lakh candidates
ruption case related to the excise who had appeared in it.
policy ‘scam’. At a press conference held at the Press Club here,
Justice Neena Bansal Krishna national leaders of the student outfits signed a common
issued notice to the Central Bureau of resolution against discrepancies in the examination con-
Investigation (CBI) and asked it to file trial court’s June 26 and June 29 ducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) and pressed
its reply within seven days. orders by which he was remanded to their demand to scrap the testing agency for its failure in INDIA bloc student leaders hold press conference
The high court said Kejriwal’s three-day CBI custody and judicial holding a fair examination. They alleged that the future of lakhs of students is
counsel may file rejoinder, if any, custody till July 12 respectively. Members of the Left-backed All India Students’ jeopardised due to the NTA’s “inability to hold exams in
within two days thereafter. Kejriwal, 55, was arrested by the CBI Association (AISA), Students’ Federation of India (SFI) a fair and transparent manner” and demanded that fresh
It listed the matter for arguments on June 26 from Tihar Jail, where he and All India Students’ Federation (AISF), along with the dates of the NEET-UG be released immediately for all
on July 17. was in judicial custody in a connected Samajwadi Chhatra Sabha and the Congress’s student candidates. They also demanded the resignation of
Besides his arrest, the AAP nation- money laundering case filed by the wing National Students’ Union of India (NSUI), where Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over reported
al convener has also challenged the Enforcement Directorate (ED). PTI among those who addressed the press conference. incidents of paper leak and corruption in the exam. PTI
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‘I will not do a project

to be in the rat race’
Chahatt Khanna talks about her upcoming series Pati, Patni Aur Kand,
playing Chandramukhi and why she is not in a hurry to sign projects
| Debarati Palit Singh have a friend of mine living in Mumbai on screen,” says the mother of two.
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times, observed her, and took insights into Khanna says she is playing the role of
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her behaviour and body language.” Chandramukhi. “In that film, I have few
he audience will see Khanna says the character is very differ- bold scenes. I had no issues because the
Chahatt Khanna play ent from her personality. “I have always story demanded it. I was ok with it,” she
some exciting characters selected characters with whom I can relate. says.
in months to come. The Somewhere, it becomes easy for an actor to Being part of an iconic project like
actress has just finished play that character. You can bring more Devdas is a huge responsibility. The actress
shooting for the first value to it and make it more believable. says that it was indeed a huge responsibili-
season of her web series –Pati, Patni This is a high-power lady with high-head- ty. “There was a certain level of pressure
Aur Kand, in which she plays the edness,” she quips. while playing the character of
character of a DCP who is also the The actress is happy with the compli- Chandramukhi because I am nothing like
patni (wife). ments she received on the set. “A lot of her, but I had to be her. Abhijit Das, the
The Shananaz Khan directorial stars people told me, ‘You look like a cop. The director explained to me and I realised that
Abhishek Kapoor as the pati (hus- character suits you and you look good.’ But the body language of a courtesan is differ-
band). Says the actress, “It will stream I was not convinced,” she shares. ent. I had to bring in a certain level of bold-
on Jio Cinema and many other OTT The actress who has starred in both TV ness and openness while playing the char-
platforms. It’s got eight episodes. I shows and films like Bade Acche Lagte acter,” she quips.
won’t be able to divulge more details Hain, Yaatris, Prassthanam, Qubool Hai, Ask her why there are gaps between
about the series.” among others is conscious about the pro- each of her projects and she replies, “If I do
To play the character of a cop needed jects she does and the characters she plays. not understand a project, I do not do it. I
preparation both physically and mental- “I have never done anything that my chil- will not do a project to be in the rat race. I
ly. “I was doing weight lifting training for dren or I cannot watch. Even before getting like to do quality work. This is my bread
two-three months along with gyming married, I have chosen the kind of content and butter but I also have my company so I
before the shoot. I was on a low-carb and that the entire family can watch. I have don’t have to worry about running my
high-protein diet,” she says, adding, “I never done intimate scenes or skin shows kitchen,” she adds.

People recognised ‘Kill’ Kareena Kapoor Khan-starrer 'The

and its actors after Buckingham Murders' to release on Sept 13
screening at TIFF: Lakshya
D
irector Hansal Mehta's much The makers shared the poster of the
awaited film "The Buck- film along with its release date on

A
ctor Lakshya, who is making his debut ingham Murders", starring Instagram.
in the upcoming action thriller “Kill”, Kareena Kapoor Khan, will "We're thrilled to announce that
said people started recognising him hit the screens on September 13, #TheBuckinghamMurders is coming to
and other actors in the film after its the makers said on Monday. theatres on 13th September 2024.
screening at the 2023 Toronto International Kareena, who most recently Directed by @hansalmehta and starring
Film Festival. appeared in "Crew" alongside @kareenakapoorkhan," the post read.
Lakshya, 28, also thanked producers Karan Tabu and Kriti Sanon, will "The Buckingham Murders" also stars
Johar and Guneet Monga and director Nikhil is also making her produc- Ash Tandon, Ranveer Brar, and Keith
Nagesh Bhat for giving “outsiders” a chance in tion debut with the Allen. It is written by Aseem Arrora,
the movie. The action thriller is slated to release murder mystery which Kashyap Kapoor and Raghav Raj Kakker.
on July 5 and also stars Ashish Vidyarthi and she has co-produced The film had its world premiere at
Harsh Chhaya. It is the latest collaboration of alongside Ektaa the 67th BFI London Film Festival in
Johar’s Dharma Productions and Monga’s Kapoor and Shobha October 2023.
Sikhya Entertainment. Kapoor under the Kareena will next be seen in Rohit
Lakshya said all three of them have put banners of Balaji Shetty's latest film in his cop universe
in a lot of hard work into the film and Telefilms and TBM "Singham Again", scheduled to release
expressed his gratitude to the makers for Films. on November 1.
the opportunity.
“We all are from the outside of the
industry. I would thank Karan Johar,
Nikhil sir and Guneet that they gave this
chance to the three of us, who judged us
by our talents and got us in this film,” he
said. Maniktala, 26, said it’s difficult to be
serious around Juyal but once the actor steps
in the shoes of his character, he completely
transforms himself.
“I have never met Raghav before the shoot.
We were told to maintain the distance…. When
he is in character, he gives you that opportunity
to perform to the best level,” the actor said.
The film follows the story of army comman-
do Amrit (Lakshya) who finds his love in Tulika
(Maniktala). However, things change when
both find themselves trapped in the train
taken over by Fani (Juyal) and his gang, who
begin to mercilessly kill the passengers.
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Gemini  May 21 - June 21

Your increasing optimism is helping you see the
good side of things. There are festivities round the
corner. You should make sure you’re not too hard on yourself.
You’re generally digging too deeply into your reserves.

Cancer June 22 - July 23

You will feel more confident and determined to
make your dreams come true. You’re on top
ACROSS 5 Jacks in card decks
form, and getting better at pacing yourself, without drawing
7 Not previously known (6)
or practised (13) 6 Financially anyone’s attention.
8 Hint; aspersion (8) comfortable? (4-2-2)
9 Small rat-like rodent 11 Of hearing (8) Leo  July 24 – August 23
(4) 13 Caskets (7) There are fruitful discussions on the horizon.
10 Aga Khan Palace 15 Gasped or puffed (6) Don’t hesitate to take legal advice. Don’t let
internee (7) 17 Expressed rebuke or
other people’s needs overwhelm you. They would be to the
12 Made __ __ : contempt, in a way?
detriment of your own and you can’t allow that.
employed ? (3,2) (6)
14 Make suitable (5) 18 Musical symbols (5)
16 Second musketeer (7)
19 Egyptian symbol -
21 Get together (4) Virgo August 24 - September 23

“neat” anagram? (4) FOR ANSWER SCAN You’re going to have some very good times today.
20 Birth to death (8) A light-hearted element is entering your life. Your
22 Good at growing inner peace will give you more self-assurance and
plants (5-8) vitality in the long-term. Rest will be even better for you.
DOWN
1 Soon, unattributed (4) Libra September 24 - October 22
2 Wound or shock (6) You will manage to establish a good balance
3 Thrift or frugality (7) between work and your private life today. Some
4 Foolish one (5)
Food
ANSWER people ask too much of you. Make sure you are able to take
this on and don’t forget yourself in the process.
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You’re going to easily come out of a
power struggle on top. What had seemed
insurmountable before will then become filled with
promise and potential. Your ligaments need toning up and
strengthening - go easy with your movements.

Sagittarius November 23 - December 22

You are projecting your own wishes on to
others and this is not the time to embark on big
discussions. You would be advised to give yourself time and
not think about current issues, as you are under strain.

Capricorn December 23 - January 20

Take time to think of everything before coming to
any definite decisions today. Effort comes with a
Tvisha Agarwal, 12 years, Ankit Basak, 15 years,
cost and you are feeling this. This fatigue is real
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and you have dug deep into your reserves. Get some rest.

Aquarius January 21 - February 19

Your mediation skills will prove very handy for
dispelling the arguments brewing around you. You
want to do too much, and you’re not going to pace yourself
properly as a result. Either cut back, or take the time to
recover afterwards.

Pisces February 20 - March 20

Immense satisfaction is in the offing... You will
find positive support for finalising your projects.
The atmosphere around you is so lively, there’s a risk of
sapping your energy. Look for calm surroundings and listen
Mohammed Abbas Hasan Sanago, 10 years, Shreshtha Saxena, 6 years, to your body.
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