Thane: The Thane City Police have issued a traffic advisory given the upcoming roadwork scheduled between August 8 and August 11, 2025. As per the advisory, the asphalting of the road surface will be carried out in the Ghat section on the Thane-Ghodbunder route, specifically within the jurisdiction of the Kasarvadavali Traffic Sub-Division.

The roadwork is part of a geometric improvement project at Gaimukh Ghat along the Thane-Ghodbunder State Road 84. The work will begin at 12:01 am on August 8 and continue until 5:00 am on August 11.

To facilitate the smooth flow of traffic and avoid congestion during this period, the police have implemented temporary traffic changes. These changes are designed to ensure public convenience and maintain efficient vehicular movement in the affected areas.

Entry closed: 1) All heavy vehicles going from Mumbai, Thane towards Ghodbunder Road are being closed at Y Junction and Kapurbawdi Junction.

Alternative route: a) All heavy vehicles going from Mumbai, Thane towards Ghodbunder Road will go straight to the desired destination via Kharegaon Toll Plaza, Mankoli, Anjurphata via Nashik Road.

b) All heavy vehicles going from Mumbai, Thane towards Ghodbunder Road will take a right turn near Kapurbawdi Junction and go to the desired destination via Kasheli, Ajurphata.

Entry closed: 2) All heavy vehicles going from Mumbra, Kalwa towards Ghodbunder Road are being closed at Kharegaon Toll Plaza.

Alternative route: All vehicles going from Mumbra, Kalwa towards Ghodbunder Road will go to the desired destination via Kharegaon Khadi Bridge, Kharegaon Toll Plaza, Mankoli, Ajurphata.

Entry closed: 3) All heavy vehicles going from Nashik towards Ghodbunder Road are being ‘enclosed’ at Mankoli Naka.

Alternative route: All heavy vehicles going from Nashik towards Ghodbunder Road will go to the desired destination via Mankoli Bridge, taking a right turn and going to the desired destination via Ajurphata.

Ghodbunder Road – Thane

Entry closed: 1) All heavy vehicles coming from Gujarat towards Ghodbunder Road are being ‘closed’ at Chinchoti Naka.

2) All heavy vehicles coming from Mumbai, Virar, Vasai towards Ghodbunder Road are being ‘closed’ near Fountain Hotel.

Alternative route: All heavy vehicles coming from Gujarat, Mumbai, Virar, Vasai towards Ghodbunder Road will go to the desired destination from Chinchoti Naka via Kaman, Anjur Phata, Mankoli Bhinwadi.

However, the restrictions will not apply to emergency and essential service vehicles, including those of the police, fire brigade, ambulances, green corridor services, and oxygen supply vehicles.

Mumbai: Ravindra Waikar, Member of Parliament from Mumbai North West, raised a significant issue in the Lok Sabha today under Rule 377, urging the Union Government to frame a special housing scheme under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) for residents living in protected forest areas and Aarey Colony in Mumbai. He also demanded immediate provision of basic civic amenities such as water, electricity, roads, sanitation, and healthcare on humanitarian grounds until the rehabilitation process is completed.

MP Ravindra Waikar Highlights The Plight Of Residents

Highlighting the plight of residents in Aarey Colony, Sanjay Gandhi National Park, and Appa Pada—many of whom belong to tribal communities—Waikar said that numerous informal settlements have existed in these protected forest regions for decades. Despite the large population, residents continue to live without access to essential services.

“The process of rehabilitation is long and uncertain. Until it is completed, it is imperative to improve the living conditions of these citizens. Ensuring access to basic amenities is not just a humanitarian necessity, but also their constitutional right,” Waikar asserted.

He further said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi envisions a home and basic facilities for every Indian citizen. “To make this vision a reality, a special housing scheme should be launched under PMAY for forest-dwellers and Aarey residents. Permanent housing should be provided under this scheme, and until then, the government must ensure access to drinking water, electricity, toilets, roads, and healthcare services,” Waikar emphasized.

Navi Mumbai: Rabale police recovered gold jewellery worth Rs19.13 lakh and a mobile phone within 12 hours of them going missing, bringing relief to 58-year-old Shakuntala Gaikar, a vegetable vendor from Panvel.

On July 31, Gaikar visited Ghansoli Market for her daily business. After returning home, she realised her bag – with ornaments and phone – was missing. She promptly filed a complaint.

A swift investigation began combing through CCTV footage from Ghansoli to Talavali and within hours, officials traced a suspect and recovered the valuables. The mobile phone proved crucial in tracking the location. Gaikar had been carrying her gold daily out of fear of home theft. “We are checking the suspect’s claim that he found the bag and didn’t steal it,” said a senior police inspector. An FIR was earlier filed against an unknown person, but the case’s direction could change based on further verification.