Mumbai: Ganesh festival and Mount Mary fair traffic diversions, check details
For the smooth flow of traffic and to prevent inconvenience to commuters during the upcoming Ganpati Festival, the Mumbai Traffic Police has made certain arrangements like more traffic control rooms, barricading of roads, diversion of traffic, etc., during the 10 days of the festival.
The traffic department has also issued a set of traffic protocols which will be followed during the Mount Mary fair in Bandra in the coming month between 11 and 18 September.
From 6pm to 11pm, Mount Mary Road will be closed to all types of vehicles except those of local residents, who will be issued with car passes by police and emergency vehicles.
Whereas vehicular traffic will be closed on a total of 74 roads in the city, while one-way vehicular movement will continue on a total of 54 roads on days of Ganesh idol immersion.
Read our detailed report here
Want to see Lalbaugcha Raja, but can't visit? You can now get live darshan!
Mumbaikars and devotees from various parts of the state flock to Lalbaug area in the city to visit Bappa during Ganesh Chaturthi. People believe Lalbaugcha Raja never lets His devotees go empty-handed and fulfils their desires and thus many go to visit the pandal.
This year many are likely to rush since the state government has lifted all pandemic-related restrictions on sarvajanik [public] pandals. But for those who cannot, they have also started a continuous live stream where you can get darshan and also receive prasad by ordering it online.
Read our detailed report to know more
Maharashtra lands second spot in human trafficking cases, according to NCRB
After Telangana, Maharashtra has registered maximum human trafficking cases last year, revealed the NCRB statistics. Last year, a total of 880 females and 10 males were rescued from human trafficking.
Further analysis revealed that of most of the victims rescued were exploited either by pushing them into prostitution, labour or forced marriage.
As per the data, last year, a total of 2,189 cases of human trafficking were registered across the country. Of which, 347 cases were registered in Telangana, followed by 320 cases in Maharashtra, 203 in Assam and 201 in Kerala.
A deeper analysis of the figures has revealed that a total of 6,533 victims were trafficked across the country; of which most victims were sent to Odisha (1,475), followed by Maharashtra (918) and Telangana (796).
BMC to unveil tech to beat bullying by clean-up marshals
After receiving several complaints against reckless behaviour of clean-up marshals during the COVID-19 period, the BMC has now taken firm steps to avoid replay of such sour incidents.
In the month of June, the civic body floated tenders to again hire 15-20 marshals in all 24 wards. The services of marshals were ended after their contracts expired on March 31.
Considering reports that some marshals were pocketing money received through fines, the BMC has now decided to collect fines digitally. Also, the civic body has mandated the wearing of identity cards on uniforms so that impostors can't take undue advantage.
Most murders in Maharashtra due to disputes, illicit relations, vendetta & love affairs, reveals NCRB data
The analysis of the statistics of the motives behind the murder cases registered in Maharashtra last year has revealed that most murders were committed due to various kinds of disputes, followed by cases of illicit relationships, personal vendettas, and love affairs. The National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB)'s statistics revealed that Maharashtra ranked third in the registration of murder cases last year.
According to the NCRB, last year, 3717 cases of murder were registered in Uttar Pradesh, followed by Bihar (2799) and Maharashtra (2330). Revealing about the motives which led to the murders, the NCRB statistics showed that of the 2330 cases, 1027 cases were due to disputes, including cases related to property disputes, family disputes, petty quarrel disputes, money disputes, and water disputes.
The analysis of murder cases registered in Mumbai has revealed that in Mumbai, 63 cases were related to different kinds of disputes. 24 cases were related to personal vendetta or enmity; 10 cases were related to murders committed for personal gain; 8 cases were related to love affairs; 6 cases were related to dacoity/robbery; and 3 cases related to illicit relationships.
In order to maintain safety and prevention of inconvenience to Mumbaikars in view of Ganesh Immersions, Mumbai traffic police has made these arrangements
Dacoits strike in Ulhasnagar, steal valuables worth Rs 10.4 lakh
A gang of seven armed dacoits looted cash and valuables worth Rs 10.4 lakh from a house in Ulhasnagar in Thane district, police said on Wednesday.
The gang entered the house of a priest of Swami Dama Ram Sahib Durbar, a religious denomination, by breaking down the main door around 5 am on Tuesday, said an official of Vitthalwadi police station.
They also attacked the priest's son before decamping with Rs 80,000 in cash besides gold and sliver ornaments.
The accused carried swords, the official said, adding that police have formed several teams to hunt the gang members.
Canine bites Zomato delivery executive's crotch at highrise in Panvel
A video on social media is going viral wherein a Zomato delivery executive is seen getting attacked by a pet German Shepherd. The canine snapped at the executive’s crotch as soon as he stepped out of the elevator.
According to reports, the incident happened on August 29 at Indiabulls Greens Marigold CHS in Panvel. The delivery executive identified as Narendra Periyar is currently undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Navi Mumbai.
Illegal pandal in your area causing nuisance? Here’s what you can do
Every year, on average, 3,000 Ganeshotsav mandals seek permission from the BMC to erect pandals in public places in the city. This year, 2,284 have been permitted to erect pandals. The applications of 491 others were rejected.
However, every year it is observed that pandals are also erected on streets and footpaths with permission. So, the BMC has set up toll-free numbers where citizens can complain about such pandals as well as illegal banners.
COMPLAINT BOX:
Toll-free: 155304 or 1800223467
WhatsApp: 9920760525
Email: dmcz2ganpatifest@gmail.com
www.mcgm.gov.in
People offer prayers at Lalbaugcha Raja, Mumbai on the occasion of Ganeshotsav.
Allu Arjun craze hits Ganesh Chaturthi; Twitter users upset over 'Pushpa Raj' Bappa idol
Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations are now in full swing across India as devotees have welcomes different types of Bappa idols in their homes. The sculptors for quite some time now have been pushing boundaries and created some mesmerizing idols.
Allu Arjun's look from Pushpa: The Rise has inspired Lord Ganesha statues. On Tuesday, several images and videos of a Ganpati idol went viral, where the deity can be seen sitting in a white kurta-pyjama similar to how Arjun wore in the film.
The statue also performed Pushpa's signature hand gesture from the film.
While some fans were mesmerised, there were many who took offence. Why? To read more, read our detailed report here
Mumbai Metro-3 car shed: Kanjumarg fully out of the picture
Firmly cementing the decision to build Metro-3 car shed at Aarey Colony, the new state government informed the Bombay High Court on Tuesday that it has withdrawn the order of the suburban district collector transferring 102-acre plot of Kanjurmarg salt pan land to the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) for the Metro project.
The order dated October 1, 2020 was withdrawn at a war room meeting on August 29.
In October 2020, the erstwhile Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government led by Uddhav Thackeray had scrapped the construction of car shed for Metro Line 3 at Aarey, a part of which was declared as ‘forest’, with the intention to build an integrated facility at the Kanjurmarg site.
Southbound Vehicular movement is closed under the bridge between Bharatmata junction to Lalbaug.
BEST brings 75% discount for Chalo App users; check details here
In celebration of the Ganpati festival, the Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) Undertaking has announced an attractive offer where users of the BEST Chalo App can avail 75 per cent discount on the Rs 799 super saver plan, and get it for just Rs 199.
This plan entitles the passenger to 50 trips on AC and non-AC buses for 14 days, starting today. The offer can be availed by both new and existing users of the Chalo App.
Currently, around four lakh people are using the BEST's digital ticketing system. To avail the offer, one needs to simply download the Chalo App and find the offer in the 'Bus Pass' section. The entire transaction is cashless and paperless.
“This offer is being rolled out close on the heels of the freedom plan, which offered users five digital trips in just Re. one over a period of 7 days. Over 1.5 lakh users took advantage of the offer and experienced more than 6.6 lakh digital trips,” said BEST general manager Lokesh Chandra.
