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Union Cabinet, Led By PM Modi, Approves 309 Km New Railway Line Project Connecting Mumbai And Indore By 2028-29

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Union Cabinet, Led By PM Modi, Approves 309 Km New Railway Line Project Connecting Mumbai And Indore By 2028-29

Mumbai: The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved a new railway line project that promises to significantly shorten the travel time between Mumbai and Indore. “The project, which aims to establish the shortest rail connectivity between these two major commercial hubs, is expected to be completed by 2028-29 at a total cost of Rs 18,036 crore” said an official.

“The new 309 km railway line will not only connect Mumbai and Indore more directly but also link several currently unconnected areas in Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh. The route will traverse two districts in Maharashtra and four districts in Madhya Pradesh, providing a vital boost to the local economies and generating approximately 102 lakh man-days of employment during the construction phase” said official adding that, the project aligns with the PM-Gati Shakti National Master Plan, which focuses on enhancing multi-modal connectivity through integrated planning. This initiative will provide seamless movement for people, goods, and services, promoting comprehensive regional development .

Key Features of the Project

The new railway line will add 309 km to the Indian Railways network, covering six districts across Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh. According to an official, project includes the construction of 30 new stations, which will improve access to approximately 1,000 villages and benefit around 30 lakh people.

Boost to Tourism and Agriculture

By providing a shorter route between the western and central parts of India, the project is expected to increase tourism in the Ujjain-Indore region, including popular destinations such as the Sri Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga Temple. Additionally, it will enhance the distribution of agricultural products from millet-producing districts in Madhya Pradesh and onion-producing districts in Maharashtra.

Economic and Environmental Benefits

The new line will facilitate the transportation of essential commodities such as agricultural products, fertilizers, containers, iron ore, steel, cement, and petroleum. It is projected to handle an additional freight traffic of approximately 26 million tonnes per annum. As an environmentally friendly mode of transport, the railway project is expected to contribute to India’s climate goals, reduce logistics costs, decrease oil imports by 18 crore litres, and lower CO2 emissions by 138 crore kilograms—equivalent to planting 5.5 crore trees.

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Seven Police Stations of Mumbai Police Zone 12 Awarded ISO 9001:2015 Certification for Excellence in Service Standards

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Mumbai, April 12: In a proud moment for Mumbai Police, all seven police stations under Zone 12 have been awarded the prestigious ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System Certificate, recognizing their commitment to exceptional service standards and efficient work processes.

The police stations that received the certification include Vanrai, Aarey, Dindoshi, Kurar, Samata Nagar, Kasturba Marg, and Dahisar. These stations successfully passed all three stages of inspection, meeting the rigorous criteria required for the certification.

This achievement highlights the proactive efforts of Mumbai Police Zone 12 in enhancing operational efficiency, transparency, and citizen-centric policing. The ISO 9001:2015 certification signifies international standards of quality management and is a testament to the dedication and professionalism of the officers and staff.

The commendable accomplishment was made possible under the strategic leadership of Mumbai Commissioner of Police Vivek Phansalkar, Special CP Devendra Bharti, ACP Satya Narayan Chaudhary, Additional CP Abhishek Trimukhe, and DCP (Zone 12) Smita Patil.

Speaking on the achievement, officials emphasized that this milestone reflects the force’s ongoing mission to modernize its approach, embrace best practices, and ensure public trust through consistent service delivery.

This recognition is expected to further inspire other police zones to adopt similar quality initiatives, reinforcing Mumbai Police’s commitment to excellence and public satisfaction.

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Chembur shootout case solved, two arrested

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Mumbai: Mumbai Police has solved the Chembur shootout case. The zonal team of Mumbai Police has arrested a shooter from Dharavi, who has been identified as 20-year-old Afsar Khan. The Crime Branch has arrested the second accused in this case from Mira Road. He is a resident of Santa Cruz. He has been identified as Firoz Khan.

The shooter arrested by Mumbai Police had shot at Sadruddin alias Sadru. DCP Nunath Dhole has confirmed this. This shooter had a property dispute with Sadru. Along with him, Firoz of Mira Road had conspired to kill Sadru and he was riding a Pulsar motorcycle. The case has been solved in a joint operation by the Crime Branch and Mumbai Police.

Crime Branch DCP Datta Nalawade has confirmed this. Several teams were formed to solve the case. Finally the police have solved the mystery. The accused attacked Sadru due to property and personal issues and the murder of Sadru was planned, according to Mumbai Crime Branch sources.

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Jamiat Ulema Maharashtra (Arshad Madani) provided assistance to the heirs of Mohammad Irfan Ansari, martyred in Nagpur violence

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Nagpur, April 11: Violence broke out between two communities in Nagpur last month over the demand to remove the tomb of Aurangzeb Alamgir, in which people of the majority community attacked Muslims and damaged their property.

It is worth noting that on March 17, communal tension erupted after a holy shawl containing verses from the Quran was burnt during a protest by Hindutva organizations in Nagpur city and minor clashes also took place between the two communities. Mohammad Irfan Ansari was seriously injured in this incident and died during treatment.

Late Mohammad Irfan Ansari belonged to the working class and was the sole breadwinner in his family. He is survived by a 16-year-old student and his wife.

The late father had a heartfelt desire that his daughter should progress in the field of education and become a successful doctor, but this dream could not be realized in life.

Jamiat Ulema Maharashtra (Arshad Madani) presented a cheque of Rs 1 lakh to the student to continue her education.

On this occasion, Mufti Muhammad Sabir Shashat (President of Jamiat Ulema District Nagpur), Haji Ijaz Patel (Vice President of Jamiat Ulema District Nagpur), Atiq Qureshi (General Secretary of Jamiat Ulema District Nagpur), Sharif Ansari (Treasurer of Jamiat Ulema District Nagpur), Bari Patel, Majid Bhai, Haji Safiur Rahman, Muhammad Ashfaq Baba, Salman Tajamul Hussain Khan, Athar Parvez, Javed Aqeel, Mufti Fadil, Muhammad Abid, Shoaib Muhammad, Arshad Kamal, Dr. Shakeel Rahmani, Haji Imtiaz Ahmed, Fayyaz Akhtar and other members of Jamiat Ulema were present in large numbers.

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