1. ‘Our Sewage Is Treated And Is Back In Our Taps’
The Colaba-Bandra Seepz Metro 3 project has not only displaced 182 families from their homes, but also the right to clean water. The erstwhile residents of Shanti Nagar in Sahar village, who have now been rehabilitated at Mulgaon in Andheri East, claim that the water they have been receiving in their taps is filthy.
Residents allege that sewage water from their toilets undergo some basic filtration treatment in the basement and the same water is diverted back into their taps for reuse. The end result is that the water is filthy and full of worms.
While the MMRC spokesperson claimed that the treated water was being reused only for toilet flushing purposes and was not meant for drinking, residents say that they get the same water in all taps. The drinking water is supplied through tankers.
Sunita Gavandi, a resident who discovered this sewage treatment in the basement, said, “I was shocked to see our toilet water being treated in the basement. I was told by the operator that it was sent back to our taps for reuse. We may be poor but must we be denied our basic right to clean water?”
Source: Mumbai Mirror
2. Here's Why Mumbai Eateries Are Shunning Plastic Straws
Next time you drop in at The Bagel Shop in Bandra and ask for a straw to sip on your Kiwi Slush, you might just be directed to the poster on the wall. It simply asserts that the restaurant is participating in the #refusethestraw initiative. Launched a month ago, it shuns single-use straws with an aim to be more eco-friendly.
"We've stopped giving straws in our deliveries too. If a guest asks for a straw, our staff first suggests that we don't use them. But, if they still insist, we offer a paper straw that we stock from a regular supplier," says Anil Kably, owner of The Bagel Shop.
The Bagel Shop is not alone. There are other F&B establishments in the city that look set to join the 'No Straw' policy. The Little Door, a pub in Andheri, is planning to execute the campaign in 10 days' time.
Source: Mid-day
3. Times Now Files Criminal Case For Stealing Against Arnab Goswami Of Republic TV
Bennett, Coleman & Co Ltd (BCCL) on Tuesday lodged a complaint against Arnab Goswami, the founder of recently launched English news channel Republic TV, and journalist Prema Sridevi for infringing its copyright.
According to sources, BCCL has filed a complaint with the Azad Maidan Police Station in Mumbai under sections 378, with sections 379, 403, 405, with sections 406, 409, 411, 414 and 418 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), besides Section 66-B, 72 and 72-A of the IT Act, 2000. The complaint alleges commission of offences of theft, criminal breach of trust, misappropriation of property and infringement of IPR of BCCL by using the same on Republic TV on multiple occasions on May 6 and May 8, 2017.
Source: PTI
4. MMRDA Engineers Suspended For Forgery
Two senior engineers in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) have been suspended after it emerged that they helped a contractor illegally bag tenders worth Rs 70 crore.
The suspended engineers – additional chief engineer AK Pahal and executive engineer PK Veni – have been accused of providing NA Constructions with fake certificates and work experience letters, based on which the contractor won tenders in states such as Haryana, an MMRDA probe revealed.
The MMRDA commissioner, Urvinder Pal Singh Madan, confirmed the development. “We have suspended AK Pahal and PK Veni for giving false certificates to a contractor. A departmental inquiry has been launched against the two,” Madan said.
Source: Mumbai Mirror
5. Bhiwandi Hospital Shocker: Doctors, Nurse Filmed Patient On OT Table
A 45-year-old doctor from Bhiwandi on Monday registered a sexual assault case against two doctors and a nurse for filming a video of his wife in the operation theatre and circulating it, while the nurse passed lewd comments on seeing the woman.
The incident took place in the operation theatre of Prime Hospital in Bhiwandi on May 12, between 4 pm and 6.30 pm. The accused are Dr. Manoj Badole, his consultant, Dr. Sarfarosh Ansari and nurse Afsana Khan. "We have registered a case against the three on a statement given by the victim's husband and will investigate the matter, and accordingly, take action against them," said Manoj Patil, DCP, Bhiwandi.
Source: Mid-day
6. ‘Vacate Homes If Number Of Cattle Less Than 20’
Several cattle shed licensees in Aarey Milk Colony are set to lose part of their residential premises after they were unable to prove that they owned a minimum of 20 cattle in the City Civil Court.
These licensees had moved the City Civil Court after the state government’s Competent Authority had served them eviction orders for the rooms allotted to them by the state. According to a 1953 policy, one room could be allotted on a temporary license to a person holding 20 or more cattle.
Among the 70 residential quarters kept aside for cattle shed licensees inside Aarey, numerous residents have been served orders to vacate the allotted premises.
Source: Mumbai Mirror
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