Mumbai: The Mumbai Crime Branch has arrested the main accused in the Byculla firing case linked to the attack on Sameer Mohammad Asif Khan alias Sameer Sheikh, the son of alleged D-Company gangster Asif Sheikh alias Asif Dadi.

the main accused has been identified as Saif Mastan. He was arrested in West Bengal after remaining absconding for several days. The firing targeted Sameer Sheikh over an alleged financial dispute.

Earlier, on May 13, within 24 hours of the firing, the Mumbai Crime Branch had arrested two other accused from Mahim. Two suspects were arrested in connection with the firing case. The suspects, identified as Zeeshan Anwar Sheikh (30) and Sadik Sheikh Liyakat Sheikh (30), were arrested by Crime Branch officials from the Mahim Dargah area.

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.