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Heavy Vehicles Banned At Mumbai’s Dahisar Toll Naka During Morning Peak Hours

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Mumbai: Heavy vehicles have been banned from entering Mumbai via the Dahisar toll plaza during morning peak hours in an attempt to alleviate severe traffic congestion. The Mira Bhayander-Vasai Virar (MBVV) traffic police imposed this restriction on Tuesday, prohibiting trucks, trailers, multi-axle vehicles and inter-state and inter-district private buses from entering between 8:00 am and 11:30 am. The ban applies to vehicles coming from the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Highway and Thane.

Similar Step Taken By Mumbai Traffic Police In 2022

This move follows a similar restriction enforced by the Mumbai traffic police in June 2022, which barred heavy vehicles from operating in the city during peak hours. However, enforcing this within Mumbai proved challenging. To improve effectiveness, the Mumbai traffic police requested MBVV authorities to stop southbound heavy vehicles at Dahisar itself, rather than attempting to regulate them after they had already entered the city.

Transport Minister Looks Into Traffic Issue At Dahisar Toll Naka

Just last week, State Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik directed officials to introduce separate lanes for heavy vehicles and four-wheelers at the Dahisar toll plaza to ease congestion. His directive came after his own convoy experienced a 10-15 minute delay due to long queues at the toll naka.

MBVV traffic officials acknowledged that traffic bottlenecks at Dahisar toll plaza were a major issue, with long queues forming on the Western Express Highway. Though the toll is primarily for heavy vehicles, four-wheelers were also affected as both shared the same lanes.

“This was causing inconvenience to smaller vehicles, emergency services, ambulances, and VIP convoys, leading to potential law and order concerns,” Suhas Bavche, Deputy Commissioner of Police, Headquarters, MBVV told media. He confirmed that a formal notification was issued under Section 33 (1) (b) of the Maharashtra Police Act, 1951, and the Motor Vehicles Act.

To better manage traffic flow on the national highway and service roads in Mira-Bhayandar, as well as other crucial city roads, it was deemed necessary to restrict heavy and large vehicles from entering Mumbai from Versova (Versave Police Chowki/Hotel Fountain) during peak hours, Bavche added.

Which Vehicles Have Been Exempted?

However, exemptions have been made for essential service vehicles, including police, revenue department, fire brigade tenders, drinking water tankers, school buses, vegetable transport vehicles, ambulances and vehicles authorised by the police, district magistrates of Mumbai, Thane and Palghar, municipal commissioners of Mumbai, Mira-Bhayandar, Vasai-Virar and the National Highways Authority of India.

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Use of DJs prohibited during Eid Milad processions, Joint Police Commissioner appeals to procession participants to abide by law in Khilafat Committee meeting

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On Eid Milad-un-Nabi, Mumbai Police has claimed strict security arrangements and urged the people involved in the procession to follow the law. Also, DJ has been completely banned in the Muhammadi procession. Therefore, the police have requested the people involved in the procession not to use DJ. Addressing a meeting held in connection with the Muhammadi procession at Khilafat House in Mumbai, Joint Commissioner of Police Satya Narayan Chaudhary has allowed the use of loudspeakers till 12 midnight while announcing the good news of Eid Milad-un-Nabi (PBUH). Along with this, Satya Narayan Chaudhary has requested Muslims that the use of DJ is prohibited during the Muhammadi procession, so the people involved in the procession should avoid using DJ. He said that the people involved in the procession should follow the law and do not violate traffic rules. It is important to keep this in mind. He said that banners and posters should not be put up before the procession on September 8 after Ganpati immersion unless the local police inspector allows it. He said that the immersion of Lalbagh Raja takes place till the morning of the 7th, after which the crowd goes to their homes. In such a situation, no banners or posters should be put on the roads until this process is completed. When all this process is completed, then banners and posters can be put on every area and road. This is allowed and no one will have any problem. To make Eid Milad-un-Nabi (ﷺ) peaceful, the people involved in the procession have been advised to follow the necessary instructions and guidelines. Khilafat Committee Executive President Sarfaraz Arzoo, MLA Amin Patel, Waris Pathan and police officers and public were present in this meeting.

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Navi Mumbai: India’s Largest Cargo Container Terminal Opens; CM Devendra Fadnavis Calls It A ‘Historical’ Moment For Maharashtra

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Navi Mumbai: In a significant milestone for India’s maritime industry, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Singapore’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong jointly inaugurated the country’s largest container cargo terminal at Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) in Uran, Maharashtra.

The container cargo terminal, developed with an investment of $1.3 billion by the Port of Singapore Authority (PSA International), boasts a capacity of 4.8 million TEUs and features the longest wharf in the country at 2,000 meters.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis expressed his excitement, stating, “Today is a very historic day… Maharashtra will play an important role in the business of the world.” With this inauguration, Maharashtra has surpassed Gujarat’s capacity of 8.2 million TEU, reaching 10 million TEU and solidifying its position as the leading state in container handling capacity.

The terminal is expected to significantly enhance India’s trade efficiency and global connectivity. CM Fadnavis highlighted the importance of the Vadhavan Port, stating, “The port of Vadhavan will keep Maharashtra ahead of any other state by 20 years.”

Once completed, the Vadhavan Port will catapult Maharashtra to the forefront of maritime business globally, generating substantial employment opportunities and stimulating economic growth.

The development of the JNPA terminal and the Vadhavan Port project underscores Maharashtra’s commitment to becoming a trillion-dollar economy. The state government has emphasized sustainable development, with plans to double its power generation by 2030 while ensuring 52% comes from renewable sources.

In addition to the maritime sector, Maharashtra is also witnessing significant growth in other industries. The state has been at the forefront of tax collection since the introduction of the Goods and Services Tax (GST), with CM Fadnavis praising the GST Council’s second-generation reforms for reducing the tax burden on consumers and boosting economic growth.

“The Prime Minister has boldly given second-generation reforms to the country,” Fadnavis said, highlighting the positive impact on trade, demand, production, and employment.

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Pune Crime: Pimpri-Chinchwad Police Crack Down on Illegal Weapons, 45 Arrested

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Pune: In a major crackdown on illegal arms, the Pimpri-Chinchwad Police have seized a large cache of firearms and sharp weapons while arresting several individuals involved in unlawful possession.

Between August 13 and September 2, police teams conducted special operations under the guidance of Police Commissioner Vinay Kumar Choubey. During the campaign, officers recovered 50 pistols, 79 live cartridges, 91 sickles, and 12 swords, along with other sharp-edged weapons.

Police said that 94 cases have been registered, including 40 cases of illegal firearm possession. A total of 45 persons were arrested with pistols and cartridges, while 66 accused were taken into custody in connection with sharp weapon possession.

In all, authorities confiscated 116 sharp weapons in addition to the firearms. Officials confirmed that strict action will continue against those carrying weapons illegally in order to curb rising crime in Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad.

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