Mumbai: In an important step for the convenience and guidance of the public, the “SIR Help Desk” has been launched by the Corporator of Ward No. 211, Waqar Khan. The aim of this help desk is to provide all the necessary information related to voting to the citizens and clear their doubts. Corporator Waqar Khan said that in the current situation, many people do not have complete information about the SIR (Special Intensive Revision) process, verification of voter list and other technical steps, due to which they are not able to properly benefit from their right to vote. Keeping this need in mind, this special help desk has been established.
Facilities provided at the help desk

• Complete and authentic information regarding SIR (Special Intensive Revision)
• Easy way to check the voter list of the year 2002
• Step-by-step guidance system of voter mapping
• Quick and accurate answers to all the queries of the public
  Waqar Khan further said that it is his effort that every citizen of not only ward number 211 but also of the entire Byculla should be fully aware of his right to vote and no one should be deprived of his fundamental right due to lack of information
  Help Desk Details: Location: Corporator Waqar Khan Office, Fanooswala Building, Shop No. 16
  Times: 11 am to 9 pm
  The public is appealed to take full advantage of this facility, clear all confusions related to their voting and ensure their strong participation in the democratic process. This initiative is not only an attempt to increase public awareness but also a positive step towards making citizens aware of their rights.

After the crackdown in various areas of the suburbs, 10 drug peddlers have been arrested along with the seizure of drugs worth more than Rs 10 crore. During the operation against MD in BPT Vadodara, Mumbai, the ANC unit has seized 218 grams of MD. The MD peddler has also been detained in Vadodara under suspicion. The police have also recovered hydro-panic ganja in Vile Parle area. 7 kg 690 grams of ganja was also recovered from the possession of the accused. Drugs worth more than Rs 7 lakh have been seized against the accused. A case has been registered against the accused under NDPS. In the Wadala TT Mumbai area, the Azad Maidan unit conducted a raid in Nagpara and arrested a ganja peddler from Wadala. 20 kg 700 grams of ganja was found from him. 117 grams of MD was seized from Nagpara and the accused has been arrested. A total of 281 kg of MD has been seized from Goregaon, Dharavi, Mumbai, Viradesai Road, Andheri, Mumbai and Mahim railway station and the accused have been arrested. All these accused have been found involved in drug trafficking here. Kandivali unit recovered 18 grams of MD near Andheri. A drug peddler was arrested with 104 grams of MD in Mahim. 163 grams of drugs were seized from Bharat Nagar, Bandra. ANC has also seized drugs from Malad Maloni. A total of 10 drug peddlers have been arrested by ANC and drugs worth Rs 10.14 crore have been seized from their possession. This operation was carried out by DCP Nunath Dhule under the leadership of Mumbai Police Commissioner Devin Bharti on the instructions of Joint Police Commissioner Crime Lakshmi Gautam.

Mumbai, April 7: A major fire broke out in an LHB sleeper coach at the Matunga carshed in Mumbai at around 3:10 pm, triggering an immediate response from the fire brigade. The blaze was brought under control by 4:00 pm, preventing further escalation.

Officials confirmed that nearly 70 percent of the upper portion of the coach was burnt in the incident. However, the underslung equipment remained safe. The affected coach was quickly shifted to an open area, ensuring that no other coaches or workshop infrastructure were damaged.

No injuries were reported, offering some relief amid the scare.

Preliminary findings indicate that welding work was underway near the toilet area on the CSMT side of the coach at the time of the incident. Sparks generated during the process are believed to have ignited nearby materials.

Authorities said strong winds and the non AC nature of the sleeper coach contributed to the rapid spread of the fire. The incident has raised questions about safety measures during maintenance activities, with officials expected to review protocols.

The incident comes close on the heels of another fire reported last week at an offshore installation operated by Oil and Natural Gas Corporation at Mumbai High.

The fire broke out around 5:45 pm at the SHP platform, leaving 10 personnel with minor injuries. According to ONGC, emergency teams responded swiftly and brought the situation under control. All injured individuals are stable and undergoing treatment, while operations have resumed.

While the exact cause of the offshore fire remains under investigation, the back to back incidents have once again highlighted the need for stringent safety checks across critical infrastructure.