Maharashtra
Maharashtra: 29-Km Long Thane Integral Ring Metro To Have 22 Stations; Know Routes, Project Details & Updates Here
Mumbai: To revolutionise the landscape of Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), the Maharashtra cabinet chaired by CM Eknath Shinde approved the Integral Ring Metro Rail Project in Thane earlier this week. The project will not only improve the inter-connectivity within Thane city, but the corridor connecting major business hubs will provide an effective transport option for a large section of employees. The project at an estimated cost of Rs 12,200.10 crore is likely to be completed by 2029. As the tendering for the Thane Integral Ring Metro is in process, let’s have a look at the project details, stations, route map, executing agencies and other information.
Master Plan Of Thane Ring Metro
The Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MMRCL or MahaMetro) will spearhead this groundbreaking project, marking its first greenfield venture in MMR. The project, which was under planning from seven years, was previously undertaken by Thane Municipal Corporation.
The Integral Ring Metro route will criss-cross some of the most congested areas of Thane, including Wagle Estate, Manpada, Waghbil, Balkum, Rabodi, and Thane Railway Station. At first stage, detailed designs will be prepared for six stations: Waterfront (Hiranandani Estate), Waghbil, Vijay Nagari, Dongripada, Manpada, and Dr Kashinath Ghanekar Natyagruha. After the geo-technical investigation, bids to design the remaining 14 stations will be floated.
The 29-km corridor will run along the periphery of the west side of Thane city with 22 stations. The network is encompassed by Ulhas River on one side and Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP) on the other. The project is primarily an elevated corridor with 2 to 3 km of underground network.
The 22 stations at the Thane Integral Ring Metro would be – Raila Devi, Wagle Circle, Lokmanya Nagar Bus Depot, Shivaji Nagar, Neelkanth Terminal, Gandhi Nagar, Dr. Kashinath Ghanekar Natyagraha, Manpada, Dongripada, Vijaynagari, Waghbil, Waterfront, Patlipada, Azad Nagar Bus Stop, Manorma Nagar, Kolshet Industrial Area, Balkum Naka, Balkumpada, Rabodi, Shivaji Chowk, Thane Junction (underground) and New Thane (underground).
The MahaMetro expects that the project would result in total daily ridership for the years 2029, 2035 and 2045 by 6.47 Lakh, 7.61 lakh & 8.72 lakh passengers respectively.
MahaMetro has received proposals from five consultants to design approximately 8km of the total corridor. According to reports, the companies willing to provide design for the project include RITES Limited, STUP Consultants, LKT Engineering Consultants, and two French companies through their Indian arms – Enia Design and Systra MVA Consulting. Of which, the STUP Consultants have been the lowest bidders.
Bidding process is underway for the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) study & preparation of the Environmental Management Plan and Social Impact Assessment (SIA) study and preparation of social management implementation plan, rehabilitation & resettlement (R&R Policy) Plan.
While, bids for General Construction for Thane Metro have been invited.
Education
Don’t entertain hate-filled demands of burqa ban, SP MLA Rais Shaikh writes CM and Dy CMs, Edu Minister
Mumbai: A day after BJP Minister Nitesh Rane demanded a ban on the burqa in schools during exams, Samajwadi Party (SP) legislator Rais Shaikh on Thursday wrote to Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy Chief Ministers Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar, urging them not to entertain such regressive demands, which target only the Muslim community and could deprive Muslim students of their education.
In his letter to Fadnavis, Shinde, Pawar and Education Minister Dadaji Bhuse, Shaikh stated that for Muslims, wearing the burqa or headscarf is an act of worship. “The Preamble to the Constitution guarantees an individual’s liberty of faith and worship. Article 15 of the Constitution prohibits discrimination based on religion,” said Rais Shaikh, SP MLA.
Shaikh further argued that the demand to ban the burqa or headscarf in schools under the guise of exam regulations is nothing but an interference with religion. “This demand is unconstitutional and will not withstand any legal scrutiny. It targets the Muslim community at large, aiming to deprive minority students of their education. Entertaining such demands would only increase polarisation in the education sector,” Shaikh added.
Highlighting the government’s initiatives such as Ladki Bahin, Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao, and women empowerment, Shaikh said, “While the government launches multiple initiatives to empower women, it now needs to walk the talk and not bow down to such hate-filled demands. This is an attempt to create an atmosphere of hate and fear.”
Shaikh further urged students and their parents not to panic and to focus on their studies for the upcoming exams. “This government will be responsible for jeopardising the careers of millions of students if it gives credence to such hate-filled demands,” he added.
Maharashtra
Mumbai: Traffic Advisory For India Vs England 5th T20I Match At Wankhede Stadium On Feb 2; Check Details
Mumbai, 30 January 2025: The Deputy Commissioner of Police (South) Traffic (Mumbai) has issued a temporary notification to manage traffic movement during the 5th T20I cricket match between India and England at Wankhede Stadium on Sunday, February 2. The traffic arrangements will be in place from 12:00 hrs to 23:55 hrs to ensure smooth vehicular movement and prevent congestion.
Key Traffic Arrangements:
1. No Parking Facility at Wankhede Stadium
Spectators are advised to use public transport, including trains and local transport, as no parking facilities will be available at the stadium and in the vicinity.
2. Parking Restrictions:
Vehicles will not be allowed to park on the following roads:
C Road (North side) from its junction at N.S. Road up to “E” Road.
D Road from N.S. Road junction up to “E” Road.
E Road from “P” Road junction up to “C” Road.
F Road from N.S. Road to “E” Cross Road.
G Road from N.S. Road to “E” Cross Road.
N.S. Road (South and North Bound) from Mafatlal Bath Signal to Air India Junction.
Veer Nariman Road (South and North Bound) from Churchgate Junction to Sundarmal Junction.
Note: Vehicles parked in restricted areas will be subject to e-challan and towing.
3. Changes in Routine Traffic Pattern:
D Road will be one-way (from West to East) for vehicular traffic from its junction at N.S. Road (Marine Drive) towards “E” Road.
E Road will be one-way (South Bound) for all types of vehicular traffic from the junction at D Road towards the junction at C Road.
4. Instructions for Spectators for Easier Access to the Stadium:
Gate 01, 02 & 07 Ticket Holders: Alight at Churchgate Station and walk towards D Road.
Gate 04 & 05A Ticket Holders: Alight at Marine Lines Station and walk towards F Road.
Gate 03 Ticket Holders: Alight at Churchgate Station and walk towards N.S. Road Footpath.
All spectators coming via N.S. Road (Marine Drive) should use the footpath and not walk on the road.
Spectators arriving by car must alight at designated drop points marked on N.S. Road.
To avoid inconvenience, the Mumbai Traffic Police urges spectators to use public transport and follow the designated walking routes to access the stadium. The temporary traffic restrictions and diversions are aimed at ensuring a smooth traffic flow and preventing congestion in the surrounding areas.
The advisory has been issued under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, and will be strictly enforced on match day. For real-time traffic updates, commuters can follow @MTPTrafficUpdates on social media or contact the Mumbai Traffic Police helpline.
Education
Maharashtra LLB CET 2025 Marking Scheme Revised: Total Marks Reduced To 120 For 3-Year & 5-Year Law Courses
Mumbai: The Maharashtra Law Common Entrance Test (LLB CET) 2025 marking structure has undergone an important change. The total marks have now been reduced from 150 to 120 marks for both 3-year and 5-year law courses by the CET Cell, effective for the 2025-26 academic session, as part of the government amendment to the policy of State Common Entrance Examination.
The total marks for the exam are adjusted; the test time still remains 120 minutes. Nothing has been done to alter the syllabus and topic weightage. The same examination is taken online in English and Marathi languages.
3-year LLB CET 2025
For the 3-year LLB CET 2025, the examination pattern is divided into four major sections. Legal Aptitude and Legal Reasoning consist of 24 questions, and General Knowledge with Current Affairs carries 32 questions. The section of Logical and Analytical Reasoning consists of 24 questions, and that of English is 40. Each question has one mark; therefore, a total of 120 marks carry this examination pattern.
5-year LLB CET 2025
This 5-year LLB CET 2025 has a different distribution over five sections. It comprises 32 questions in Legal Aptitude and Legal Reasoning, 24 questions in General Knowledge with Current Affairs, and 32 questions in Logical and Analytical Reasoning. The English section comprises 24 questions, while there is an additional Basic Mathematics section of 8 questions. Like the 3-year program, every question carries one mark, adding up to 120 marks.
Both modes have multiple-choice questions with options to choose between four. Negative marking is absent for wrong attempts. The length of the exam remains two hours, and this is an online test.
For this, students should change their strategy of preparing. For up-to-date details and notifications from the examination centre, candidates may log on regularly to the website of CET.
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