Mumbai: CNG consumers have received temporary relief as Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) prices in the city have not been increased despite another fuel hike announced in Delhi and the NCR on Tuesday.

While Indraprastha Gas Limited (IGL) raised CNG prices in Delhi by Rs 2 per kg, taking rates to Rs 83.09 per kg from May 26, Mahanagar Gas Limited (MGL) has kept CNG prices unchanged across Mumbai and the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR).

This means CNG in Mumbai continues to remain priced at Rs 84 per kg, following the earlier hike implemented by MGL earlier this month. The latest Delhi revision marks the fourth CNG price increase in less than two weeks amid rising global energy prices and pressure on domestic fuel retailers.

Although there has been no fresh hike in Mumbai today, auto-rickshaw unions in the city have already renewed their demand for a fare revision after the previous Rs 2 per kg increase announced by MGL on May 14.

Mumbai’s auto unions have argued that rising fuel costs and inflation have increased operating expenses for drivers. Union representatives recently met transport department officials and submitted revised fare calculations based on recommendations of the B Khatua Committee.

At present, the minimum auto-rickshaw fare in Mumbai stands at Rs 26, while passengers are charged Rs 17.14 per kilometre after the base fare. According to union calculations, the per-kilometre fare should now increase to Rs 18.17.

“The expenses on fuel have increased substantially for auto-rickshaw drivers. Inflation and higher Consumer Price Index levels have also affected daily running costs,” Mumbai Rickshawmen’s Union General Secretary Thampi Kurien had said while demanding a fare hike.

The latest developments come at a time when petrol and diesel prices have witnessed repeated hikes across the country over the past two weeks, increasing concerns over transportation costs and inflationary pressure in Mumbai and other metro cities.

Despite today’s relief for Mumbai commuters, transport operators and auto unions are closely monitoring fuel pricing trends amid fears that further increases in global crude oil and gas prices could eventually impact CNG rates in the city as well.

Mumbai: The two-day “Govandi Women’s Mart” exhibition organized by AAA Foundation (Abu Asim Azmi Foundation) to empower women and promote self-reliance in the Govandi area of ​​the Eastern Suburbs concluded with great success. The event was not just an exhibition but a new dawn of dreams, hard work and self-reliance of the talented women of Govandi.

After this successful initiative, preparations are underway to expand the campaign further. In future, “Govandi Women’s Mart” will be developed as a big brand and platform under the name “Made in Govandi”. It will not only provide a new identity and global market to housewives but also to small entrepreneurs, cottage industries and local products manufactured in factories in the area.

Noted local MLA Abu Asim Azmi was the chief guest of this grand event. He praised the entire program organized by AAA Foundation. Encouraging the women, MLA Abu Asim Azmi said, “The women of Govandi have amazing talent, they just need the right platform. This Mahila Mart, organized under the banner of AAA Foundation, has proven that when opportunities are provided to our mothers and sisters, they write a new chapter of self-reliance.” He directed the organizers to organize more such large-scale programs in Govandi and surrounding areas in the future to empower women economically and he would fully support them.

To promote women’s home and handmade products, this two-day exhibition will now be made a regular and permanent event in Govandi, which will provide a strong platform to these small businesses.
The biggest success of the event came from the unwavering support of the local population. The residents of Govandi encouraged their mothers, sisters and daughters in large numbers. It is noteworthy that not only locals but also people from different parts of Mumbai and distant cities came to the mart for shopping. Seeing the overwhelming response from the customers, the public has specifically requested that this event be made permanent.

On this special occasion, BMC Women and Child Welfare Committee Chairperson Menal Tarde also attended as the chief guest. After inspecting the exhibition, she highly appreciated this unique initiative and interacted with the women who set up stalls and encouraged them.

Congratulations and best wishes to the Samajwadi Party, AAA Foundation, Rayan Sheikh Azmi, and all the residents of Govindi for this historic and successful event. The people of the area believe that this initiative started under the guidance of MLA Abu Asim Azmi will prove to be a milestone in the social and economic development of Govindi.

Mumbai: Hazrat Moinuddin Ashraf, popularly known as Moin Mian, has issued special guidelines and rules on the sacrifice of the National President of All India Sunni Jamiat-e-Ulema Sajjadgan Kachchocha Muqaddasa UP and has appealed to Muslims not to hurt anyone’s feelings on Eid-ul-Adha and also not to make a video of the sacrifice.

In view of Eid-ul-Adha, Hazrat Moin Mian has appealed to the Muslim Ummah to follow the necessary instructions during the sacrifice. Therefore, special care should be taken while performing the sacrifice to comply with the Sharia requirements, cleanliness and brotherhood. Hazrat Moin Mian said that the sacrificial animal should be fat and in accordance with the Sharia. Sacrifice of sick, weak or defective animals should be avoided. He said that the purpose of sacrifice is not to show off but to seek the pleasure of Allah. He appealed to the people to keep their intentions pure and take special care of the poor, needy, relatives and neighbors because in Islam, cleanliness is half of faith and this is also its important part. Distributing the meat of the sacrifice to the needy is a great act of kindness that strengthens brotherhood, love, and humanity. Hazrat Moin Mian also emphasized on cleanliness and maintaining peace and order.