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Mumbai: Worli Residents Oppose BMC’s Helipad Plan At Coastal Road Jetty

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The Worli Residents Association (WRA) have raised strong objections against the proposed helipad at Worli Jetty, along the Mumbai South Coastal Road, citing the noise pollution, impact on quality life, traffic disturbances due to VVIP movement, lack of public consultation and environmental sensitivity. The residents have urged the BMC to withdraw the proposal and indentify a less sensitive area.

The BMC has planned a helipad at the Worli jetty, to be run on Public Private Partnership (PPP) model and a tender was floated. And two major companies, Raymond and Jindal, have expressed interest. Designed to accommodate medium-class helicopters, the proposed facility will cater to medical emergencies, coastal surveillance and VIP transportation. The selected private partner will share revenue generated from helicopter take-offs and landings, officials said.

However, the WRA has now raised objections against the jetty. On behalf of the residents, Viren Shah has written to the BMC commissioner, urban development department, DGCA and MPCB raising their critical concerns. Shah said, “Helicopter take-off and landing operations generate extremely high noise levels, commonly in the range of 100-120 dB at close proximity, which is far in excess of the permissible limits prescribed under the Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2000 (55 dB during daytime and 45 dB at night for residential areas). Worli is a densely populated residential zone, and such intermittent yet intense noise will cause serious disturbance to residents, including senior citizens, children and patients on nearby hospitals.’

Citing impact on quality life, Shah said, “The Mumbai Coastal Road was conceived as a public infrastructure project to improve urban mobility and environmental conditions. The introduction of a helipad -particularly for VVIP movements-will fundamentally compromise residential peace, mental well-being, and overall quality of life for thousands of citizens residing along this stretch. To the best of our knowledge, no meaningful public consultation or consent process has been undertaken with affected residents, housing societies, and local stakeholders prior to proposing this facility. This is contrary to established principles of participatory and transparent urban planning,” Shah said.

WRA also say that the proposed site falls within a coastal and environmentally sensitive zone, and any such development must mandatorily undergo a comprehensive Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), detailed noise mapping, and full public disclosure before any approvals are granted.

The residents have a meeting proposed with the BMC’s G South ward office in this week, where they will convey their objections in-person.

The helipad proposal by the BMC follows a directive from Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde to assess the site’s potential. A structural review by the Maharashtra Maritime Board confirmed its suitability. Last year, Pawan Hans Ltd., a public-sector aviation company, also endorsed the Worli Jetty as feasible and logistically suitable for medium-sized helicopters.

Located 120 metres into the Arabian Sea opposite Worli Dairy, the jetty was originally built as a temporary structure during Phase 1 of the MCRP but was retained at the coastal police’s request for surveillance purposes.

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UP gangster wanted under Gangster Act arrested from Mumbai, major police operation UP police sent accused to UP

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Mumbai: Police has succeeded in arresting a gangster and gang leader from Sitapur, Uttar Pradesh. He is residing here hiding his identity. Mumbai Police received information that he is hiding in Bay Hotel. After which Yellow Gate Police arrested gangster and gang leader Nishant Rajesh Singh (23), wanted in three cases in Sitapur. In the initial investigation, he tried to mislead the police, but later he told that he belongs to UP and later Mumbai Police contacted Uttar Pradesh Police and it came to know that he is wanted in three cases in Sitapur including theft, illegal weapons, Gangster Act, after which UP Police came to Mumbai today and took the accused into custody and took him to Uttar Pradesh. This operation was carried out by DCP Vijay Kant Sagar on the instructions of Mumbai Police Commissioner Devin Bharti.

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A very rare surgery: Rajawadi Hospital team successfully removes a 5.5 kg, 30 cm tumor from the uterus of a 46-year-old woman

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A 46-year-old woman from Mankhurd, Mumbai, had been suffering from health problems like persistent abdominal swelling, abdominal pain and difficulty in breathing for the past two years. In view of these symptoms, she sought treatment at the Outpatient Department (OPD) of the Gynaecology Department at BMC-run Seth Vadelal Chhatrapati Gandhi and Monji Amidas Vora Municipal General Hospital (Rajawadi Hospital) in Ghatkopar. The hospital team successfully removed a tumour weighing around 5.5 kg and measuring 30 cm from the patient’s uterus. As her symptoms worsened significantly, a comprehensive review of her medical history, physical examination and necessary diagnostic tests were conducted. These tests revealed a uterine tumour measuring around 30 cm. Initial diagnosis suggested that the mass was a ‘giant leiomyoma’ (fibroid). All necessary precautions and planning were taken to deal with possible complications during and after the surgery, and the procedure was performed later. Dr. Swadina B. Mohanty, Dr. Shalini Bagaria, Dr. Arva Kamble, and Dr. Kajal Salvi played a key role in the surgery performed by the Gynecology Department. Dr. Shreyash and Dr. Netra, under the guidance of anesthesiologist Dr. Chhavi, managed the anesthesia team. Additionally, surgical staff nurse Neelakshi Guru and her team provided vital support during the surgery. Due to the large size of the tumor and the extensive network of blood vessels, the surgery was performed with utmost care. The 5.5 kg tumor removed during the procedure has been sent for histopathological examination, and the final report is awaited. Post-surgery, the patient received specialized care and was discharged from the hospital on the fifth day in excellent health. Cases of such large uterine tumors are extremely rare.

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Immediate financial assistance and rehabilitation for the victims of the Bhiwandi Kohinoor building tragedy and strict action against the culprits. Abu Asim Azmi

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Mumbai: Maharashtra Samajwadi Party leader and MLA Abu Asim Azmi has written a letter to Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Urban Development Minister Eknath Shinde, and Relief and Rehabilitation Minister Mukrandji Jadhav, appealing for justice for the victims of the tragic and serious incident of collapse of the four-storey Kohinoor building in Balaji Nagar area of ​​Bhiwandi city. Through the letter, MLA Abu Asim Azmi has put forward important demands and issues, including raising questions about administrative negligence.

The Bhiwandi Nizampur City Municipal Corporation had earlier declared the building ‘extremely dangerous’ and issued a notice. Despite this, the administration failed to take timely and concrete steps to ensure the safe rehabilitation of the residents. Lives were lost due to administrative delay and negligence. Along with immediate assistance to the deceased and injured, he demanded that the government immediately provide financial assistance to the families of the citizens who lost their lives in the accident and ensure that all the injured are provided with the best medical treatment at government expense. Regarding the structural audit of the most dangerous buildings, Azmi said that a ‘structural audit’ of all the dilapidated and most dangerous buildings in Bhiwandi city should be conducted immediately, and arrangements for the temporary and permanent rehabilitation of their residents should be made without delay. Azmi has also demanded strict action against the guilty officials and has said that strict legal and administrative action should be taken against the officials responsible for this major accident and the negligence associated with it. Abu Asim Azmi has appealed to the government to take suo motu notice of the matter and ensure that justice and relief reach the affected families in Bhiwandi as soon as possible.

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