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Good News For Mumbaikars! Metro 3 Phase 1 To Be Opened By September-End, Says Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde

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Mumbai: Chief Minister Eknath Shinde announced on Sunday that the first phase of Metro 3, connecting Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) to Aarey, will be operational by the end of September. The second phase is expected to be completed within the next year.

Metro Line 3, spanning 33.5 kilometers, is a vital north-south corridor designed to enhance connectivity across Mumbai. It will connect six commercial suburbs, 30 office areas, 12 educational institutions, 11 major hospitals, 10 transport hubs and both of Mumbai’s airports. This extensive network aims to notably reduce travel time across the city.

Additionally, Shinde laid out his ambitious plan to make Mumbai slum-free by constructing at least three million low-cost homes. He revealed that the state government has partnered with several government agencies to achieve this goal.

Efforts To Reduce Real Estate Prices In Mumbai

During an informal media interaction at his official residence, Varsha, Shinde emphasized that increasing the housing stock, as recommended by NITI Aayog, is key to reducing real estate prices in Mumbai. He mentioned that agencies like the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA), City and Industrial Development Corporation (CIDCO) and Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) have been engaged to push forward slum rehabilitation projects that have been delayed for years. These agencies will collaborate with private developers for construction activities.

Ramabai Nagar Development Project

One notable project is the redevelopment of Ramabai Nagar in Ghatkopar, led by MMRDA, where around 17,000 tenements will be built to relocate slum dwellers. Shinde highlighted that residents of the area are being compensated with substantial rents while their current tenements are vacated for redevelopment. Other government bodies have also been tasked with leveraging their expertise in housing development.

Invoking the NITI Aayog’s goal of building three million affordable homes in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, Shinde reiterated his vision to make Mumbai slum-free, a dream originally envisioned by Shiv Sena founder Balasaheb Thackeray, who had set a target of constructing four million homes. In the first phase of this initiative, two lakh affordable houses are already in progress. Private builders are being incentivized with reduced premiums, from 15% to 5%, to encourage participation in the project.

What Did CM Shinde Say On Worli Candidate For Assembly Polls?

Shinde also hinted at the inauguration of several infrastructure projects ahead of the upcoming assembly elections. When asked about his party’s candidate for Worli, a constituency currently held by Shiv Sena UBT leader Aaditya Thackeray, Shinde indicated that a few candidates have already been shortlisted for the seat.

He further mentioned that the assembly elections are likely to be conducted in two phases in mid-November, and seat-sharing discussions among the Mahayuti alliance members are progressing well. Shinde assured that a fair and inclusive formula for seat-sharing will be finalised within the next 8-10 days.

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Seven Police Stations of Mumbai Police Zone 12 Awarded ISO 9001:2015 Certification for Excellence in Service Standards

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Mumbai, April 12: In a proud moment for Mumbai Police, all seven police stations under Zone 12 have been awarded the prestigious ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System Certificate, recognizing their commitment to exceptional service standards and efficient work processes.

The police stations that received the certification include Vanrai, Aarey, Dindoshi, Kurar, Samata Nagar, Kasturba Marg, and Dahisar. These stations successfully passed all three stages of inspection, meeting the rigorous criteria required for the certification.

This achievement highlights the proactive efforts of Mumbai Police Zone 12 in enhancing operational efficiency, transparency, and citizen-centric policing. The ISO 9001:2015 certification signifies international standards of quality management and is a testament to the dedication and professionalism of the officers and staff.

The commendable accomplishment was made possible under the strategic leadership of Mumbai Commissioner of Police Vivek Phansalkar, Special CP Devendra Bharti, ACP Satya Narayan Chaudhary, Additional CP Abhishek Trimukhe, and DCP (Zone 12) Smita Patil.

Speaking on the achievement, officials emphasized that this milestone reflects the force’s ongoing mission to modernize its approach, embrace best practices, and ensure public trust through consistent service delivery.

This recognition is expected to further inspire other police zones to adopt similar quality initiatives, reinforcing Mumbai Police’s commitment to excellence and public satisfaction.

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Chembur shootout case solved, two arrested

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Mumbai: Mumbai Police has solved the Chembur shootout case. The zonal team of Mumbai Police has arrested a shooter from Dharavi, who has been identified as 20-year-old Afsar Khan. The Crime Branch has arrested the second accused in this case from Mira Road. He is a resident of Santa Cruz. He has been identified as Firoz Khan.

The shooter arrested by Mumbai Police had shot at Sadruddin alias Sadru. DCP Nunath Dhole has confirmed this. This shooter had a property dispute with Sadru. Along with him, Firoz of Mira Road had conspired to kill Sadru and he was riding a Pulsar motorcycle. The case has been solved in a joint operation by the Crime Branch and Mumbai Police.

Crime Branch DCP Datta Nalawade has confirmed this. Several teams were formed to solve the case. Finally the police have solved the mystery. The accused attacked Sadru due to property and personal issues and the murder of Sadru was planned, according to Mumbai Crime Branch sources.

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Jamiat Ulema Maharashtra (Arshad Madani) provided assistance to the heirs of Mohammad Irfan Ansari, martyred in Nagpur violence

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Nagpur, April 11: Violence broke out between two communities in Nagpur last month over the demand to remove the tomb of Aurangzeb Alamgir, in which people of the majority community attacked Muslims and damaged their property.

It is worth noting that on March 17, communal tension erupted after a holy shawl containing verses from the Quran was burnt during a protest by Hindutva organizations in Nagpur city and minor clashes also took place between the two communities. Mohammad Irfan Ansari was seriously injured in this incident and died during treatment.

Late Mohammad Irfan Ansari belonged to the working class and was the sole breadwinner in his family. He is survived by a 16-year-old student and his wife.

The late father had a heartfelt desire that his daughter should progress in the field of education and become a successful doctor, but this dream could not be realized in life.

Jamiat Ulema Maharashtra (Arshad Madani) presented a cheque of Rs 1 lakh to the student to continue her education.

On this occasion, Mufti Muhammad Sabir Shashat (President of Jamiat Ulema District Nagpur), Haji Ijaz Patel (Vice President of Jamiat Ulema District Nagpur), Atiq Qureshi (General Secretary of Jamiat Ulema District Nagpur), Sharif Ansari (Treasurer of Jamiat Ulema District Nagpur), Bari Patel, Majid Bhai, Haji Safiur Rahman, Muhammad Ashfaq Baba, Salman Tajamul Hussain Khan, Athar Parvez, Javed Aqeel, Mufti Fadil, Muhammad Abid, Shoaib Muhammad, Arshad Kamal, Dr. Shakeel Rahmani, Haji Imtiaz Ahmed, Fayyaz Akhtar and other members of Jamiat Ulema were present in large numbers.

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