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Bio-loos plants will be Intalled soon on 6 wards in Mumbai : BMC

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In a pilot project, the BMC is set to install bio-toilets at four locations each in six wards. The civic body had earlier started a similar project but the toilets did not work for long due to poor maintenance. This time, with an operation and maintenance contract in place, the civic body aims to gauge if this can be used across the city where sewer networks are not available. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation, which is in the process of increasing the number of community and public toilets, especially in slums and high footfall areas, took up the project to cater to the people living in areas without a sewer network and areas with a space crunch.

Bio-toilets are based on biodegradation techniques where organic substances are decomposed by micro-organisms, mainly bacteria, into simpler substances such as carbon dioxide, water and ammonia. Though bio-toilets have many advantages, its performance depends upon the sustainability of micro-organisms. Bacterias have the ability of self growth, but the use of chemicals in toilet cleaners are harmful to them.

As part of the project, BMC has selected six wards—P North (Malad), P South (Goregaon), S (Bhandup), N (Ghatkopar), M East (Govandi, Mankhurd) and F North (Wadala, Sion)—to install the bio-toilets within next six months.

“Each of these toilets has two seats, one for men and another for women. There is a pit which is a part of installation and does not require much digging or other infra. A connection of water and electricity is enough. So, it will work best in areas which have space constraints or no existing sewer network,” said an official from BMC’s solid waste management department.

He added that a work order of Rs 4.14 crore which includes supply, installation, commissioning as well as operation and maintenance for three years has already been given. The feasibility study of the spots is going on and the report is expected within two weeks, following which the installation will begin.

“If it works, we are thinking of implementing it across the city. It will be useful in places where we cannot build traditional toilets due to various reasons,” said Sangita Hasnale, deputy municipal commissioner. The performance of these toilets will be analysed after three months to decide on further installations.

4 No of bio-toilets to be installed in each of the six wards

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Maharashtra: Discrepancies & Voluntary Withdrawals Lead To Removal Of 2-3 Lakh Women From Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana

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Mumbai: In January, approximately 2-3 lakh women were removed from the Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana. Some applications were found to have discrepancies during the verification process, while others voluntarily requested to be excluded from the scheme.

Statement Of Women & Child Development Minister Aditi Tatkare

Women and Child Development Minister Aditi Tatkare told the Media, “Given the ongoing verification process, it is currently difficult to determine the exact number of women who have been removed from the scheme. This process is expected to take around four to five months,” she said.

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1000 Cops To Be Deployed At Coldplay Concert Venue In Navi Mumbai

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Thane: Nearly 1,000 cops will be deployed to maintain law and order during the Coldplay concert in Navi Mumbai, police said on Friday.

As part of their ‘Music of the Spheres World Tour’, the British rock group has three shows scheduled at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on January 18, 19 and 21.

Nearly 45,000 fans are expected to attend the event, for which elaborate security arrangements have been made, said a release by the Navi Mumbai police.

The release said 70 officers and 434 policemen will be inside the stadium as part of their bandobast. Also, 21 officers and 440 policemen will be deployed outside the stadium each day, it said.

Heavy vehicles from Uran, Nhavasheva, Pune and Thane have been banned in the area during these days. The Thane city police have also issued similar directives, restricting the movement of heavy vehicles within their jurisdiction.

There are designated parking areas during the event, the release added.

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Police Issues Traffic Advisory Ahead Of TATA Mumbai Marathon 2025; Check Details

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Mumbai: The Mumbai Traffic Police department has issued a traffic advisory for residents ahead of TATA Marathon 2025 which will take place on January 19. The Mumbai Traffic Police has issued an advisory, to inform commuters about the traffic arrangements and road closures. The authorities have appealed to citizens to cooperate and plan their travel accordingly to avoid any inconvenience.

According to the advisory issued, a total of 63 routes have been blocked by the Mumbai traffic police issuing ‘no entry’ to vehicles on the route due to marathon.

The TATA Marathon is all set to take place on January 19, 2025, across Greater Mumbai with thousands of runners participating in the event. To ensure a seamless and safe experience for the runners, the authorities have made special traffic arrangements along the marathon route.

The Marathon will take place from 3 am to 2 pm on January 19, Sunday. The marathon route will be closed to regular traffic, providing a free way for the runners to complete their journey.

The traffic restrictions will be in place to prevent any disruptions or congestion that might hinder the progress of the runners. The police has informed about alternative routes that can be taken to avoid congestion.

In their advisory, Mumbai Traffic Police has informed about the categories of marathon and the routes that are to be taken for each category leads to closure of a few routes.

The TATA Marathon 2025 will have seven categories, Full Marathon (Amateur) which will take place from CSMT Dr D N Road to OCS Junction covering 42.195 kilometers, Full Marathon (Elite) which will take place from CSMT Dr D N Road to CSMT Junction covering 42.195 kilometres, Half Marathon and Police Cup will take place from Mahim reti bunder to OCS junction, 10 KM Run starting from CSMT to OCS Junction, Senior citizen run starting from CSMT to OCS Junction covering 4.2 kilometers, champions with disability run covers 1.30 Kilometers from CSMT to OCS junction and Dream Run Marathon from CSMT to Metro Junction covering 5.9 kilometers.

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