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BMC Announces Water Cut In Mumbai’s Eastern Suburbs On May 5-6, Ghatkopar, Chembur & Mankhurd Among Areas Affected; Check Details

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Mumbai: The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) announced a planned water cut across several parts of eastern Mumbai, including Chembur and Ghatkopar, on May 5 and 6 due to essential maintenance work.

water supply will be completely suspended in parts of F-North and F-South wards (City Zone), as well as L, M-East, M-West, and N wards in the eastern suburbs on May 5. On May 6, supply will resume but at low pressure in several areas, while some pockets will continue to face disruptions.

In F-North ward, areas such as Pratiksha Nagar, Shastri Nagar, Sanjay Gandhi Nagar, Shanti Nagar, Wadala Truck Terminus, New Cuffe Parade, Mahul, Mysore Colony and Vashi Naka will see water supply suspended.

F-South ward will also be affected, with key areas including Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marg, Dadasaheb Phalke Marg, Jerbai Wadia Marg, Sane Guruji Marg and several adjoining lanes facing disruption.

In L ward, localities like Hill Marg, Tadi Peth, Muktadevi Marg, Panchsheel Nagar and nearby areas will face supply issues. Meanwhile, large parts of M-East ward, including Shivaji Nagar, Lotus Colony, Deonar, Mankhurd, Cheetah Camp, Govandi and surrounding areas, will witness a complete shutdown of water supply on May 5.

On May 6, fresh disruptions will impact areas such as Lokmanya Tilak Terminus, Tilak Nagar, Kurla East, Nehru Nagar, Chunabhatti, and adjoining localities in L ward. Parts of M-East ward will continue to face low-pressure or no supply.

Meanwhile, certain areas will be affected on both days. These include refinery zones along B.D. Patil Marg (HPCL and BPCL) and several parts of N ward. In Ghatkopar, areas like Pant Nagar, Garodia Nagar, Ramabai Nagar, and sections of both East and West divisions, including stretches near LBS Marg and Chirag Nagar, will experience prolonged disruption.

Vidyavihar East’s Chittaranjan Nagar and Rajawadi will also face supply cuts on May 6. Key establishments, including hospitals and residential complexes in these zones, are expected to be impacted.

The BMC has urged residents to store sufficient water in advance and use it sparingly during the disruption. Officials confirmed that the temporary inconvenience is necessary to carry out infrastructure upgrades aimed at improving long-term water supply across Mumbai.

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UP gangster wanted under Gangster Act arrested from Mumbai, major police operation UP police sent accused to UP

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Mumbai: Police has succeeded in arresting a gangster and gang leader from Sitapur, Uttar Pradesh. He is residing here hiding his identity. Mumbai Police received information that he is hiding in Bay Hotel. After which Yellow Gate Police arrested gangster and gang leader Nishant Rajesh Singh (23), wanted in three cases in Sitapur. In the initial investigation, he tried to mislead the police, but later he told that he belongs to UP and later Mumbai Police contacted Uttar Pradesh Police and it came to know that he is wanted in three cases in Sitapur including theft, illegal weapons, Gangster Act, after which UP Police came to Mumbai today and took the accused into custody and took him to Uttar Pradesh. This operation was carried out by DCP Vijay Kant Sagar on the instructions of Mumbai Police Commissioner Devin Bharti.

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A very rare surgery: Rajawadi Hospital team successfully removes a 5.5 kg, 30 cm tumor from the uterus of a 46-year-old woman

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A 46-year-old woman from Mankhurd, Mumbai, had been suffering from health problems like persistent abdominal swelling, abdominal pain and difficulty in breathing for the past two years. In view of these symptoms, she sought treatment at the Outpatient Department (OPD) of the Gynaecology Department at BMC-run Seth Vadelal Chhatrapati Gandhi and Monji Amidas Vora Municipal General Hospital (Rajawadi Hospital) in Ghatkopar. The hospital team successfully removed a tumour weighing around 5.5 kg and measuring 30 cm from the patient’s uterus. As her symptoms worsened significantly, a comprehensive review of her medical history, physical examination and necessary diagnostic tests were conducted. These tests revealed a uterine tumour measuring around 30 cm. Initial diagnosis suggested that the mass was a ‘giant leiomyoma’ (fibroid). All necessary precautions and planning were taken to deal with possible complications during and after the surgery, and the procedure was performed later. Dr. Swadina B. Mohanty, Dr. Shalini Bagaria, Dr. Arva Kamble, and Dr. Kajal Salvi played a key role in the surgery performed by the Gynecology Department. Dr. Shreyash and Dr. Netra, under the guidance of anesthesiologist Dr. Chhavi, managed the anesthesia team. Additionally, surgical staff nurse Neelakshi Guru and her team provided vital support during the surgery. Due to the large size of the tumor and the extensive network of blood vessels, the surgery was performed with utmost care. The 5.5 kg tumor removed during the procedure has been sent for histopathological examination, and the final report is awaited. Post-surgery, the patient received specialized care and was discharged from the hospital on the fifth day in excellent health. Cases of such large uterine tumors are extremely rare.

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Immediate financial assistance and rehabilitation for the victims of the Bhiwandi Kohinoor building tragedy and strict action against the culprits. Abu Asim Azmi

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Mumbai: Maharashtra Samajwadi Party leader and MLA Abu Asim Azmi has written a letter to Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Urban Development Minister Eknath Shinde, and Relief and Rehabilitation Minister Mukrandji Jadhav, appealing for justice for the victims of the tragic and serious incident of collapse of the four-storey Kohinoor building in Balaji Nagar area of ​​Bhiwandi city. Through the letter, MLA Abu Asim Azmi has put forward important demands and issues, including raising questions about administrative negligence.

The Bhiwandi Nizampur City Municipal Corporation had earlier declared the building ‘extremely dangerous’ and issued a notice. Despite this, the administration failed to take timely and concrete steps to ensure the safe rehabilitation of the residents. Lives were lost due to administrative delay and negligence. Along with immediate assistance to the deceased and injured, he demanded that the government immediately provide financial assistance to the families of the citizens who lost their lives in the accident and ensure that all the injured are provided with the best medical treatment at government expense. Regarding the structural audit of the most dangerous buildings, Azmi said that a ‘structural audit’ of all the dilapidated and most dangerous buildings in Bhiwandi city should be conducted immediately, and arrangements for the temporary and permanent rehabilitation of their residents should be made without delay. Azmi has also demanded strict action against the guilty officials and has said that strict legal and administrative action should be taken against the officials responsible for this major accident and the negligence associated with it. Abu Asim Azmi has appealed to the government to take suo motu notice of the matter and ensure that justice and relief reach the affected families in Bhiwandi as soon as possible.

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