Connect with us
Friday,29-August-2025
Breaking News

National News

Haryana Violence: Situation Under Control In Gurugram; Markets, Schools And Colleges Open In Sohna

Published

on

After witnessing violence, the situation in Haryana’s Gurugram was getting normal with markets opening up and schools and colleges also functioning on Wednesday. “The situation in Gurugram is normal and under control,” said the police. ACP (crime) Varun Dahiya said the “schools, colleges, and offices in the district are functioning normally. Even the Internet services are operational.”

He appealed to people to stay away from rumours on social media. While the schools and colleges reopened in Gurugram, the educational institutions remain closed in Sohna till further orders, as per the officials. In Gurugram, five FIRs have been registered and more cases are being filed. The police have arrested five people in the Sector-57 mosque burning case.

Many companies in Gurugram on Tuesday asked their employees to work remotely or return home early, taking a cautious stance amid reports of fresh violence after Monday’s clashes in the neighbouring Nuh district. At least five were killed in the violence.

Companies and factories, including Maruti Suzuki, Hero Motocorp, and Honda, MNCs such as Nestle, Coke and Pepsi, corporate majors like Bharti Airtel, are closely monitoring the law-and-order situation, their representatives said.

Following a peace meeting that was organised in Sohna between the administration and designated members of the two communities, the market in the area was opened on Wednesday. However, people present in the meeting claimed that the 18 to 22 age of youth was involved in the Sohna clashes that occurred on Monday.

Deputy Commissioner Gurugram Nishant Kumar Yadav said, “The situation normalized in Sohna and in Gurugram, and on the demand of the Peace Committee, the district administration has permitted the opening of the market in Sohna.

“The administration formed a committee comprising 20 members each from the two communities. The committee will help in enforcing peace and harmony. The members of the committee will update Sohna’s situation everyday with district administration.” However, Internet services in the Sohna area are still suspended till further orders.

Apart from this, the situation is normal in Nuh district after huge forces were deployed. 14 companies of police force in Nuh were conducting regular patrolling and taking care of the situation.

The police have arrested 116 people in connection with the riots and filed 26 FIR’s at the different police stations in Nuh. 60 people were injured in Nuh clashes. Section-144 is still imposed in Nuh, Gurugram, Faridabad, Palwal, and Jhajjar districts.

To maintain law and order in Nub, 10 duty magistrates and six special duty magistrates have been appointed area-wise by the district administration. At least five people were killed in the communal clashes that first erupted in Haryana’s Nuh on Monday and then spread to Gurugram on Tuesday.

National News

Mumbai News: Govandi’s Biomedical Waste Plant To Be Relocated To Panvel By September 2025 After Global Study Exposes Toxic Health Hazards

Published

on

Mumbai, August 28: The long-standing concerns of Govandi residents about the Deonar Biomedical Waste Treatment Plant have now been validated in an international peer-reviewed journal, bringing global attention to a crisis that locals have raised for years.

A study by Dr. Tridibesh Dey of Aarhus Universitet, Denmark, published in Science, Technology & Human Values, documents how the facility—burning over 3,500 kg of plastic-rich hospital waste daily—is poisoning one of Mumbai’s most marginalized neighborhoods. Despite official claims of “controlled burning,” the research shows that the plant routinely releases toxic smoke and chemicals into the air.

These emissions, the study notes, compound already high tuberculosis and respiratory illness rates documented earlier by the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS). Dr. Dey describes Govandi as a “toxic sacrifice zone,” where the poor are forced to shoulder the city’s biomedical waste burden.

Local activist Faiyaz Shaikh, cited in the study, welcomed the global spotlight. “Now the world knows our reality. Govandi is choking, and this plant must be relocated,” he said, echoing the deep frustration of residents who have endured decades of hazardous living conditions.

The facility, run by Enviroclean, became a flashpoint during the COVID-19 pandemic when enormous volumes of disposable masks, gloves, and protective gear were incinerated. Residents vividly recall thick black smoke spreading across Baiganwadi, Shivaji Nagar, and adjoining settlements, enveloping homes, schools, and parks.

For many families—Dalits, fisherfolk, and migrant workers from northern India—the pollution is part of daily survival in one of Mumbai’s few affordable localities.

In 2019, the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) recommended shutting down the plant after investigating repeated complaints. However, Enviroclean secured a stay order from the Bombay High Court, insisting it was the city’s only biomedical waste disposal facility.

While officials promised relocation and issued notices, deadlines repeatedly shifted. Even after a 2020 MPCB report claimed safety upgrades, residents maintained that smoke and dust continued to pollute their homes.

Now, change is finally underway. Following sustained protests and a Bombay High Court directive, the Govandi biomedical waste plant is being relocated. A new facility is under development at Jambhivali in Panvel, Raigad district, with land already allotted and environmental clearance pending.

Once approved, installation of the new incinerator is expected to take about a year, with relocation likely completed by September 2025. The MPCB is supervising the move, aiming to end decades of toxic exposure for Govandi’s residents.

Continue Reading

Crime

Mumbai Airport Drug Bust: 19.65 Kg Hydroponic Weed Worth ₹19.65 Crore Seized At CSMIA, 4 Arrested For Smuggling From Thailand

Published

on

Mumbai: The Mumbai Airport Customs officials have arrested four persons in three cases for allegedly smuggling drugs totally weighing 19.65 kgs valued at Rs 19.65 crore from Thailand.

According to the Customs, in the first two cases, on the basis of spot profiling, the Customs officers at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMI), Mumbai, intercepted two passengers arriving from Bangkok on 26.08.2025.

During the examination of the baggage, the Customs officers recovered 11.64 kg of suspected hydroponic weed (marijuana), with an illicit market value of approximately Rs 11.64 crores. The narcotic substance was cleverly concealed inside the checked-in trolley bag carried by the passengers. Two passengers were arrested under the provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act.

“In the third case, on the basis of specific intelligence, the Customs officers at CSMIA intercepted two passengers arriving from Phuket on 27.08.2025. During the examination of the baggage, the Customs officers recovered 8.01 kg of suspected hydroponic weed (marijuana), with an illicit market value of approximately Rs 8.01 crores. The narcotic substance was cleverly concealed inside the checked-in trolley bag carried by the passengers, who were later placed under arrest,” said a Customs official.

“As the investigation in the case is at a very preliminary stage, efforts are also being made to identify and apprehend key associates of the accused persons. Both the accused have been arrested and further probe is on,” the Customs official said.

Continue Reading

National News

Mumbai Local News: Central Line Faces Temporary Delay Between Thane And Ambivli Due To Engine Failure Of Goods Train

Published

on

Thane: As the city enjoys the festive season of Ganeshotsav, an unexpected hurdle has disturbed plans for many as Central line on Mumbai locals face temporary delay due to goods train’s engine failure.

The Central Railway services have been affected by a malfunction in the locomotive of a freight train situated between Titwala and Ambivali station. Railway workers have hurried to the location and commenced the engine repair tasks.

Travellers are experiencing difficulties because of the disturbances in Central Railway services during the holiday season. There is a large crowd of travellers at the train stations. Simultaneously, the engine repair work for the freight train is being conducted with urgency.

According to the travel app M-Indicator, the trains between Thane are facing delay of 15-20 minutes. Local traffic on the upward route connecting Kasara and Kalyan has been halted. Local traffic travelling from Kalyan to CSMT has been impacted, with local services on the down route experiencing delays of 15 to 20 minutes as well.

After the brutal train accident between Diva and Mumbra stations near Thane led to the death of five passengers who fell from an overcrowded local train, the Central Railway officials recognized the need for improved safety measures and have decided to implement automatic door closing systems in new and existing trains to enhance passenger safety.

Continue Reading
Advertisement
Advertisement

Trending