As part of its preparations for the Mumbai monsoon, the Mumbai Municipal Corporation has surveyed and cut down the most dangerous and damaged trees in Mumbai. However, the Municipal Corporation’s Parks Department has appealed to Mumbaikars not to stand under trees or park vehicles under them during the rains. Keeping in mind the possible dangers during the monsoon season, the Municipal Corporation’s Parks Department has scientifically cut down the most dangerous trees in Mumbai. Keeping this in mind, the possibility of trees or branches falling during strong winds cannot be ruled out, so citizens should avoid standing under trees during rains. There is a high chance of trees falling or branches breaking during strong winds and rains. Therefore, the Parks Department has appealed to citizens to avoid standing under trees as much as possible while avoiding rain. In this regard, the Parks Department has created awareness by displaying information booklets at various places in Mumbai city, eastern and western suburbs. Regarding dangerous trees in Mumbai, Parks Superintendent Jitendra Pardeshi said that Mumbai residents should contact the Parks Department at the department office (ward) or contact the civil service number 1916, which appear dangerous in the premises of buildings and housing societies, in the vicinity and along the roads. He has also appealed to Mumbai residents to obtain necessary permission for felling of dangerous trees in the premises of their buildings and societies and avoid possible danger.

Mumbai: The demand of MLA and SP leader Abu Asim Azmi to close the SMS company in Govindi Shivaji Nagar in Mumbai was met with success today when Environment Minister Pankaja Munde gave details about the closure of the SMS Cup company in the Assembly here and said that an order has been issued to close the company and the process of its transfer to MIDC is also underway. We will have to wait until the transfer. If the company violates the rules and regulations during this time, strict action will be taken against it. She said that we will have to wait until the transfer of the SMS company. This company will be transferred from here. Abu Asim Azmi told the House that the former government minister regarding the SMS company, Aaditya Thackeray, had claimed to close the company in 2022, but till now this company is present here, which has harmful effects on the health of the people. Not only the SMS company, there are also four RMC plants here, along with which the city’s garbage is also dumped here. Azmi said that the Govindi Shivaji Nagar area is a victim of the government’s negligence. When Ajit Pawar visited this area, he expressed surprise at the backwardness and misery of Govindi Mankhurd and said that such a backward area in Mumbai is Mankhurd Shivaji Nagar. After that, he also assured to provide funds, but today he is not among us. The result of the successful follow-up of the Assembly in the House is that the transfer of the SMS company has been ensured and soon the SMS company, which is responsible for waste and air pollution, will be closed.

Mumbai: In a significant move aimed at strengthening food safety and public health standards, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Maharashtra, has issued a comprehensive compliance order applicable to hotels, restaurants, eateries, and all food service establishments across the state.

The order, issued by the Commissioner of the Maharashtra FDA, reiterates that every food business operator must strictly adhere to the provisions of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, and the regulations framed under it. It emphasizes that consumers have a fundamental right to receive safe, wholesome, and unadulterated food.

According to the order, inspections conducted by the department have revealed instances of non-compliance in several food establishments, prompting the need for stricter enforcement and uniform standards across the hospitality sector.

The directive highlights the responsibility of restaurants and hotels to maintain hygienic food preparation practices, comply with licensing and registration requirements, ensure proper storage and handling of ingredients, and follow prescribed standards relating to packaging, labelling, contaminants, and food additives.

The FDA has also stressed that public health protection is a constitutional obligation and that food service operators must play an active role in safeguarding consumers from unsafe or adulterated food.

Officials have indicated that compliance with the order will be closely monitored, and violations may invite regulatory action under the Food Safety and Standards Act and related rules.

The move is expected to enhance food safety standards across Maharashtra and reinforce accountability among food businesses while protecting the interests of millions of consumers who dine at hotels and restaurants every day.