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Thane Mahashivratri Traffic Advisory 2026, Diversions Near Nandibaba Temple From 15 To 19 February, Routes Affected In Kolshet & Kapurbawdi

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Thane Traffic Police have issued a traffic advisory in view of the expected surge of devotees visiting Shri Nandibaba Temple during Mahashivratri celebrations. The festival will be celebrated by Shri Nandi Baba Mitra Mandal between 15 February 2026 and 19 February 2026 within the Kapurbawdi Traffic Sub Division limits under Thane Municipal Corporation.

Officials expect a large number of devotees to visit the temple for darshan during the festival period. Due to the heavy footfall, authorities have expressed concern about possible traffic congestion in the surrounding areas. To ensure smooth traffic movement and public convenience, traffic will be diverted through alternative routes and certain entry points will remain closed during peak hours.

The traffic control order has been issued by Deputy Commissioner of Police, Traffic, Thane City, Pankaj Shirsat, under provisions of the Motor Vehicles Act.

Entry restrictions will be enforced at multiple points. Vehicles heading towards Kolshet from outside the Majiwada Manpada Ward Committee will not be allowed entry from that point. Such vehicles will be diverted via Kapurbawdi Circle towards Tattvagyan Vidyapeeth Road, Brahmand area or R Mall routes.

Vehicles travelling from Kolshet towards Kapurbawdi Circle and Majiwada Manpada will face entry closure at Dhokali Signal. Commuters will be diverted via Manorama Nagar or through the Lodha Business District towards Brahmand.

Vehicles coming from Ghodbunder Thane main road towards Kolshet via Naupada signal and D Mart junction will face entry closure at R Mall. Similarly, vehicles coming via R Mall service road and Hotel Vihang Inn towards Kolshet will also be restricted at R Mall. These vehicles will be diverted via Manorama Nagar and Dhokali Signal towards their destinations.

The traffic restrictions will remain in force from 15 February to 19 February 2026 between 5 pm and 10 pm daily. Authorities clarified that police vehicles, fire brigade, ambulances, green corridor vehicles, oxygen transport vehicles and other essential service vehicles will be exempt from these restrictions.

Traffic police have appealed to citizens to cooperate with authorities and follow the diversion routes. Officials said these measures are necessary to ensure smooth traffic flow and public safety during the Mahashivratri festival period.

Authorities added that public cooperation will help ensure safe and organised celebrations for devotees visiting Shri Nandibaba Temple.

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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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