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Time of India
27-06-2025
- Time of India
Fatal gate collapse: Work begins to alter Siddharth Garden entrance
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar: The Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Municipal Corporation (CSMC) has begun modifying the entrance gate of Siddharth Garden and Zoo to enhance safety, following a tragic incident on June 11 where two women visitors died after a portion of the gate collapsed on them. On Friday, the CSMC started demolishing the arch-shaped, dome-like structure of the gate, which was involved in the fatal accident. Civic officials said that a structural audit deemed the existing entrance gate hazardous, necessitating its modification to ensure public safety. The entrance gate, along with adjacent shops and other facilities, was completed on June 23, 2022, under a Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) contract. The tragic incident, where the gate collapsed amid heavy winds, resulted in the immediate deaths of two women visitors. In response to the accident, an offence for culpable homicide and other charges have been registered against five individuals associated with Prakash Developers — the private firm involved in the gate's construction. Civic activist Rajendra Datey Patil, who has demanded a high-level inquiry into the accident, said expenses towards modification of the entrance gate of the public garden should be recovered from the private firm. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Nagelpilz-Clip bricht Verkaufsrekorde - funktioniert er wirklich? Apotheken Aktuell Undo "The civic body must not shoulder the expenses. The necessary modification must be made by invoking the clause of the defect liability period mentioned in the BOT contract," he said. Patil also reiterated the demand for action against the civic officials for the June 11 incident. "I had written a letter to the Chief Minister's office (CMO) demanding action against the civic officials who overlooked their duty. The civic authorities should have prevailed upon the private contractor to ensure safety of the entrance gate," he added.
Time of India
25-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Cabinet okays Rs822cr loan for Sambhajinagar water supply project
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar: The state cabinet approved a loan of Rs822.2 crore on Tuesday for the new water supply project in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, following more than a year of assurances from various politicians, including chief minister Devendra Fadnavis. The funds, representing the share of the Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Municipal Corporation (CSMC) in the Rs2,740 crore project, will be provided by the Housing and Urban Development Corporation Limited (Hudco). In May, Fadnavis announced govt would cover the additional interest costs for the "soft loan" extended to the local civic body. The water supply project, valued at Rs2,740 crore, falls under the second phase of the AMRIT scheme of the Centre. The state contributes 45% of the project cost, while the Centre and CSMC bear 25% and 30%, respectively. You Can Also Check: Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar AQI | Weather in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar | Bank Holidays in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar | Public Holidays in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar The local civic body reported an inability to provide its share due to financial constraints, prompting state govt to supply the necessary funding through a loan. Cabinet minister and local BJP MLA Atul Save said the HUDCO loan would feature a minimum interest rate and the longest possible tenure. "The CM, during a special review meeting chaired for the new water supply project for Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar in May, assured all possible support for the project. The cabinet nod for the Rs822.2 crore loan would ensure smooth funding for the project," Save told TOI. Although the project had a deadline of March 2024, Save said efforts continue to commission it by Oct.
Time of India
16-06-2025
- Health
- Time of India
City reports one more Covid-linked death but cases on decline
Mumbai: On Monday, the city reported one more death linked to Covid-19, taking the total number of deceased here since May to six. The deceased was a 44-year-old woman with chronic liver cirrhosis. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Just a day earlier, there was another death in the state in a patient with liver cirrhosis and Covid-19 in Wardha. The total Covid-linked deaths in the state now stand at 29. Health officials said since the surge began in May, only those with severe comorbidities succumbed, which is too few when compared to the large population of the state. The state recorded 34 new cases on Monday, of which 12 were in Mumbai. This is a sizable decrease as the city was recording more than 20 to 30 cases every day this month. Other cases were reported from Pune Municipal Corporation (7), Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Municipal Corporation (7), Navi Mumbai (1), Thane (1), Pimpri-Chinchwad (1), Satara (1), Sangli Municipal Corporation (1), Amravati (1), Amravati Municipal Corporation (1), and Nagpur (1). Health officials said all diagnosed patients had mild symptoms. Prior to the recent cases, there was a 35-year-old heart patient who died at a private hospital in the city on June 13.
Time of India
08-06-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Animal welfare board members criticize Sambhajinagar civic body over poor execution of animal birth control programme
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar: Members of the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI) have severely criticised the Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Municipal Corporation for its inadequate implementation of the animal birth control (ABC) programme for stray dogs. AWBI member and animal rights activist Berryl Sanchis said the ABC programme was implemented without appropriate leadership, lacking both a full-time chief animal husbandry officer and an official monitoring committee. "A private firm is executing the programme with no direct supervision of the municipal corporation. The key position of chief animal husbandry officer is very necessary for the scientific execution of the ABC programme," Sanchis said. Sanchis pointed out issues including insufficient veterinary care, unsanitary conditions, and unauthorised relocation of dogs during sterilisation, calling for an official investigation into the programme. "While the ABC programme is important to keep a check on the population of stray dogs and avoid incidents of dog bites, it must be conducted within the framework of humanity and legality. We have raised strong concerns about the deaths of dogs, abrupt relocation of dogs after the surgeries, and overall inhumane treatment," Sanchis said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Buy Brass Idols - Handmade Brass Statues for Home & Gifting Luxeartisanship Buy Now Undo On Saturday, Sanchis, along with AWBI representative Shriniwas Dhuppad and local animal welfare advocates, conducted a meeting to address their concerns about the ABC programme in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Municipal Corporation's animal husbandry officer Shaikh Shahed Shaikh Nizam said the private agency responsible for the ABC programme had been instructed to follow established guidelines. "We have told the agency that its contract would be terminated if concerns raised by the animal lovers are not addressed," he said. Senior civic officials were unavailable to comment on the appointment of a chief animal husbandry officer and the establishment of a required monitoring panel under their supervision.
Time of India
07-06-2025
- Time of India
Over 340 encroachments on Beed Bypass Road removed, drive resumes on Monday
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar: The civic body has cleared more than 340 illegal structures along the Beed Bypass Road during its current anti-encroachment drive. The operation, which started on June 3, will continue from Monday following a two-day pause due to festivities. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Pramod Jadhav, who oversees Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Municipal Corporation's special ex-servicemen squads, confirmed that Rs 2.8 lakh in penalties was collected from residents during the anti-encroachment operation. "The Beed Bypass Road has emerged as one of the fastest-developing commercial and residential areas of the city. The stretch of nearly 6km, from Mahanubhav Chowk to Deolai Chowk, had different encroachments, even on service roads and other road infrastructure. These illegal structures are being removed during the special drive," he said. According to Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Municipal Corporation (CSMC) officials, the removed structures included both permanent and temporary constructions. "A public notification was issued appealing to people to remove the encroachments. Some of them removed their illegal structures on their own while the remaining did not pay heed to the appeal and attracted fines," Deshmukh said, adding that the drive was carried out under the supervision of municipal commissioner G Sreekanth. Local residents from Satara Deolai and surrounding areas have requested continued action until all unauthorised structures are removed. "Some big hotels and other commercial establishments have encroached upon the service road, causing huge inconvenience to locals. The authorities should also pay attention to service roads being used for illegal vehicle parking by these establishments," said Rajshekhar Wamshi, a private professional.
