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Maharashtra: JNPA SEZ Receives Good Response To Plot Bidding Process; Investment Of ₹4,000 Crore Expected From Various Sectors

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Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority Special Economic Zone (JNPA SEZ), the pioneering port-based operational multi-product SEZ in India, recently held a bidding process for 104 plots within the economic zone and received an overwhelming response for the same. The bids were almost 15% more than those received during the last bidding held before the advent of Covid-19.

“We are very happy to say that we received a very good response from various sectors such as manufacturing, logistics, pharma etc. We are expecting an investment of nearly Rs 4,000 crore from these industries,” said Chairman of JNPA, Sanjay Sethi while interacting with mediapersons on Thursday.

“Since port-based industrialisation is in very much demand these days, we expect these investors to take maximum advantage of the infrastructure and facilities available at JNPA SEZ. From digitalised single window clearance to the best infrastructure for inward and outward port-based cargo, JNPA SEZ has been contributing a lot to the country’s economy,” Sethi said.

Strategic importance of SEZ

Spanning an expansive 277 Hector of land with proximity to the upcoming Navi Mumbai International Airport, the Mumbai Trans Harbour Link and other infrastructural developments being carried out in the vicinity, the SEZ is strategically positioned with seamless connectivity through water, road, rail and air.As of now, 31 units have been allotted SEZ plots with nine units and one Free Trade Warehousing Zone (FTWZ) already in operation. “JNPA SEZ has completed the development of essential infrastructure, providing plug-and-play ready facilities for roads, power, water and other utilities to expedite the commencement of operations for the allocated units. As a special planning authority (SPA) and electrical distribution licensee, JNPA SEZ ensures a trouble-free approval process for the investors,” Sethi said.

Catalyst for economic growth

Emphasising the authority’s commitment to industrial development, Sethi said JNPA SEZ is not just a business hub, but a catalyst for economic growth by providing state-of-the-art infrastructure and fostering a conducive business environment. “We aim to unlock the full potential of the SEZ for the benefit of the investors and region at large. The transparent E-tender cum E-auction process for a 60-year lease of the land has been pivotal in attracting investments. Aggressive marketing efforts through conclaves, investor summits, and B2B meetings have resulted in maximum participation, thereby promoting the ease of doing business in a sustainable way,” he added.Out of the 163 Ha of leasable land, 62 Ha have already been allotted to 31 units. The recent E-auction saw a remarkable response with 21 bidders submitting bids for 15 plots. There was an overall 15% increase in quotes for the said plots above the reserve price, while few plots even surpassed 40% above the reserve price. JNPA has issued Letters of Intent (LOI) for the allotment of 14 plots to 14 successful bidders, which include leading companies such as Welspun One and Fine Organics.

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Two youths drown in Mumbai’s Mahim creek

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Mumbai: Two people jumped into the Mahim creek in Mumbai, due to which they drowned. The search for them is on. Today at around 12:20 pm, Irshad Asif Sheikh, a transgender, aged 22, residing at Lal Mati, Nargis Dutt Nagar, Bandra (West), Mumbai, and Qalander Altaf Khan, aged 20, residing at Lal Mati, Nargis Dutt Nagar, Bandra (West), were standing between a bridge in Bandra. During this, they had an argument and one jumped into the creek while the other also jumped into the water to save him.

During the argument, Irshad jumped into the water and Qalander Khan jumped after him to save him. However, both drowned in the water.

The search operation is on, so far no trace of both has been found. Teams are searching for both.

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Sameer Wankhede targeted in The Baddest of Bollywood; Delhi High Court orders removal of objectionable content from controversial series in defamation case

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Mumbai: The Mumbai-Delhi High Court has strongly criticized Red Chillies Entertainment Shah Rukh Khan, Gauri Khan and others in the defamation case against NCB Zonal Director IRS officer Sameer Wankhede and said that artistic freedom does not mean mocking a person. After this, the High Court has ordered that the controversial footage related to Sameer Wankhede be removed from the controversial Netflix series The Bads of Bollywood. Sameer Wankhede had filed a petition in the High Court and pleaded that his character has been killed in The Bads of Bollywood and this series has been made to target him. The purpose is to humiliate and mock Sameer Wankhede. After watching some parts of this series, the High Court has ordered the removal of the controversial parts from the film.

Sameer Wankhede’s lawyer had told the court that the character portrayed in the film is a comparison to Sameer Wankhede and that this series has been created with the intention of tarnishing Wankhede’s image. The Bads of Bollywood is malicious, therefore, the above-mentioned controversial scenes and objectionable dialogues should be deleted from the series, on which the court has issued an order to delete the controversial and objectionable content and content. Earlier, while hearing Sameer Wankhede’s petition, the court had sent notices to Shah Rukh Khan’s Red Chillies, Netflix, Meta, and social media platforms and directed them to file a response. To this, Red Chillies had called the film and series a drama and made it clear that it had nothing to do with the facts. However, despite this, the Delhi High Court inquired whether a film drama does not mean that someone’s character is killed and said this, it reprimanded Shah Rukh Khan and the film company. Sameer Wankhede tried to prove through his argument that the character portrayed in the film resembles Sameer Wankhede and that this character has been portrayed in a negative way to target him and in this, an attempt has been made to make fun of Sameer Wankhede through this character, which has humiliated Wankhede, which the court has accepted and issued a directive to delete the objectionable and controversial content. This is a big success for Sameer Wankhede, while Shah Rukh Khan has suffered a huge setback.

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Mumbai arms supplier arrested from Ghatkopar depot

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Mumbai: Police has claimed to have arrested an arms supplier from Ghatkopar Bus Depot who had come here to supply arms to Mumbai. The Mumbai Police Ghatkopar Anti-Gang Squad received information about this. The police laid a trap and took the accused into custody and recovered two country-made pistols and four live cartridges from his possession. During the investigation, the police asked him his name and he revealed his name as Ajay Kailash, a resident of Ujjain. The police have registered a case in this matter and started the investigation. Pantnagar Police has started the investigation in this matter to find out from where the accused had brought the arms to supply arms. This action was taken by DCP Rakesh Ola on the instructions of Mumbai Police Commissioner Deven Bharti.

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