New traffic signal system in city under Smart City programme
Nagpur Smart and Sustainable City Development Corporation Limited (NSSCDCL) is preparing to install a new traffic signal system. The Rs 5.36 crore project will be implemented in the city by the Smart City Company before May 2023.
According to a media report, NSSCDCL Chief Executive Officer Chinmay Gotmare stated that the project will upgrade signals at 33 junctions on two major stretches – Wardha Road and Central Avenue.
According to a study conducted by NMC’s Traffic Department, Metro pillars obscure the view of 25 signals from Automotive Square to the Airport T-Point. Similarly, the view of 30 traffic signals on the east-west corridor was found to be obstructed. The traffic police had also stated that many Metro pillars, including those at Munje Square, Variety Square, and Dhantoli Square, had become obstacles, making the area prone to accidents. Metro Rail pillars and stairways take up a lot of space on the road.
The NSSCDCL has decided to replace traffic signals from Airport T-Point Samvidhan Square. Similarly, on Centr Avenue, it will replace traffic signals wit cantilever type signals between Samvidhain Square and Pardi Square, said Gotmar adding these signals will also have timers.
The Smart City Company plans to invest Rs 5.36 crore. The project was launched with two goals in mind: to improve mobility and to prevent motorists from leaving their engines running at intersections.
The visibility of traffic signals is currently hampered by pillars and tree branches. Existing traffic signals will benefit from the inverted L-shaped cantilever signals. The signals will be replaced by Onnyx Electronics Private Limited.
According to Gotmare, the new signalling poles will be erected while keeping proper road heights in mind so that heavy vehicle movement is not hampered. Meanwhile, the NMC Electric Department has installed two new traffic signals at the NEERI T-Point and the junction before the Narendra Nagar Railway Under-bridge.
In &TV shows Doosri Maa, Happu Ki Ultan Paltan and Bhabiji Ghar Par Hai, characters will be surrounded by high-voltage drama. About &TV’s Doosri Maa track, Ashok shares, “Yashoda (Neha Joshi) pleads with the judge to let Krishna (Aayudh Bhanushali) stay with her and promises to follow all his rules and regulations. At the hearing, the judge grants Krishna bail and permission to stay at Yashoda’s house. Yashoda and Ashok pick up Krishna from the juvenile centre and take him home, where Suresh (Sunil Dutt) becomes enraged at them for bringing Krishna into their home. Malti (Anita Pradhan) requests Yashoda to leave Krishna outside their home, but she refuses. After this, Malti tells Yashoda that she will not be permitted to enter the house. Krishna tries to persuade Yashoda not to leave the house because of him, but she refuses to abandon him. To support Yashoda, Ashok also leaves the house and packs his and his daughter’s belongings”.
Hoga high-voltage drama!
About &TV’s Happu Ki Ultan Paltan track, Daroga Happu Singh shares, “Rajesh’s (Kamna Pathak) friend Sunanina visits her house with her husband. Seeing their consciousness towards fitness and healthy eating habits, Rajesh decides to serve healthy food to her family. However, the family, except for Kate (Aashna Kishore) and Malaika (Jasneet Kaur Kant), gets upset seeing the diet food on the table. At night, Hritik, Chamchi, and Ranbir, along with Happu, go to the kitchen to eat kebabs, but Rajesh catches them and throws them out of the window. The next day, Rajesh again serves healthy food in the lunch box to the kids who exchange their Tiffin boxes for burgers at a stall. But Kate and Rajesh see this and inform Rajesh, who later scolds them. Beni (Vishwanath Chatterjee) and Bimlesh (Sapna Sikarwar) attend a food festival and get Katori Amma Rajasthani cuisine. The moment she starts eating, Rajesh comes and again throws the food. How will Happu and his family get relief from Rajesh’s latest obsession with keeping her and her family fit?.” About &TV’s Bhabiji Ghar Par Hai track, Angoori shares, “Everyone in modern society receives letters instructing them to do strange things. The first letter arrives, telling Tiwari (Rohitashv Gour) that he must bathe in the open air or someone will hit his head. Tiwari believes it is a joke and ignores it. The next letter Tillu (Salim Zaidi) receives him that he must break Tiwari’s head or else he will be in a difficult situation, so he comes and hits him while also revealing the letter he received. Tiwari becomes terrified and informs Angoori (Shubhangi Atre) of the letter. After some time, Angoori receives a letter informing her that she must feed red chilli powder to Vibhuti (Aasif Sheikh). She makes him eat that. Then Vibhuti receives a letter telling him that he must insult Anita (Vidisha Srivastava) or his chacha’s (Annup Upadhyay) face will be covered in cowdung. To save Chacha Ji, he insults Anita, causing her to become enraged. While everyone is wondering who is behind all these letters, they learn about the letterman in the news whose identity is unknown. Will they track down the letterman?.”
Hoga high-voltage drama!
Watch Doosri Maa at 8:00 pm, Happu Ki Ultan Paltan at 10:00 pm, and Bhabiji Ghar Par Hai at 10:30 pm, airing every Monday to Friday only on &TV!
400017: A pin code of a city within a city and infamously known as – Dharavi, MX Player brings alive the lesser explored world of Asia’s largest slums with MX Original Series Dharavi Bank.
The platform has dropped the official teaser of this crime thriller today, watch it here: https://bit.ly/DharaviBankOfficialTeaser
The webseries stars Suniel Shetty as Thalaivan, the unattainable kingpin of Dharavi’s crime nexus and Vivek Anand Oberoi as JCP Jayant Gavaskar, the relentless cop who is on a manhunt.
Produced by Zee Studios and directed by Samit Kakkad, this gripping webseries is slated to launch later this month – only on MX Player.
Make your November bingeworthy with Vdesi Shows on MX Player
The Wolf- 2nd November
‘The Wolf’ has attracted a lot of interest and discussion since its premiere. And now you can watch the show on MX Player to know why. The Wolf is a costume and romance drama that follows the life of Ma Zhai Xing, a government official’s daughter who befriends a wolf-raised boy in her teenage years and is forced to quit contact with him due to a political conspiracy. Eight years later, she meets him again, only to find that he has become Prince Bo, the royal prince working for the King. Struggling between self-consciousness, power, and loyalty, the two are inevitably involved into a battle to defend their deep-rooted love. Amidst all these tensions, the two finally find their happiness? All 49 episodes will be available in Hindi from 2nd November.
Make your November bingeworthy with Vdesi Shows on MX Player
Return- 5th November
Buckle up for an exciting ride with this one! Return starts out as a “Who did it?” type story where almost everyone is a suspect at one time or another as we try to find a murderer. Return is a suspense drama about a group of friends from the rich, elite class who find themselves caught up in a murder mystery, and their lies and deceptions start a chain reaction of things going from bad to worse as they try to cover things up. Find all 17 episodes in multiple languages including Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali, Kannada, and Malayalam from 5th November.
Hanggang Saan- 9th November
A single mother, who is out of means to fund her son’s heart surgery, is compelled to do the unthinkable to prolong the life of her child. Her past comes to haunt her years later, pushing her to confess to a horrendous crime. This Philippine crime drama stars real life mother son – which is a chemistry that is a must watch! All 55 episodes of the series will be available in Hindi from 9th November.
The Last Empress- 12th November
The Last Empress is set in a fictional South Korea which operates under a constitutional monarchy. It follows a musical actress who marries the emperor and becomes involved in the palace power struggle and a mysterious murder. Then there’s a palace bodyguard who is out for revenge against the emperor. Tune in every week to watch all 26 episodes in various languages like Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali, Kannada, and Malayalam from 12th November.
Artificial City- 16th November
Artificial City is a psychological mystery thriller that tells the story of things which lose their meaning when greed and power comes into play. Set against the backdrop of an art museum that belongs to Sung Jin Group, a major conglomerate that holds the reins of the political and financial spheres of South Korea, the drama is about the ambitions of women who strive to reach the highest position in the nation. MX Player brings to you all 16 episodes in Hindi from 19th November.
Fiery Priest- 19th November
Following the mysterious death of an elderly priest, an NIS agent turned priest attempts to bring the culprits involved before law. The hilarious journey in taking down the gangsters and corrupt officials in the city is what follows. All 20 episodes of this action comedy will be available in MX Player in several languages including Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali, Kannada, and Malayalam from 16th November.
Mea Culpa – 23rd November
Investigating a series of murders in Toulon, a police inspector and his former colleague detect a killer gang working for the Serbian mafia. Two criminals keep breaking all laws and stop at nothing and the investigators also don’t cease to stop. All 35 episodes of this investigation drama will be available from 23rd November in Hindi only on MX Player.
Be Melodramatic- 26th November
Depicting the daily lives of three 30-year-old best friends, this romantic comedy is a show with a show in the backdrop. A slice-of-life drama, Be Melodramatic follows their lives as they try to be successful in the entertainment industry, while also dealing with their personal issues, love lives, and friendships. MX Player brings the melodramatic drama to you on 26th November in Hindi.
Legal High- 30th November
Legal High is a courtroom drama with comedic leanings featuring two main characters: one, a shrewd lawyer who has never lost a lawsuit, and two, an up-and-coming lawyer with a strong sense of justice. Watch their journeys unfold on MX Player on 30th November in Hindi.
Sony SAB to focus on progressive storytelling and build a strong emotional connection with its audience through its new content strategy
Mumbai: For the past two decades, Sony SAB has entertained audiences with shows catering to viewers of all age groups. Moving away from being a comedy channel where there was light-heartedness, frivolity, and fun, Sony SAB is at an important stage of evolution as it becomes a channel that tells stories that echo with people’s everyday lives while catering to the entire family. Its content is synonymous with diverse storytelling and captures the commitment to bringing real emotions and slice-of-life stories. Cementing this positioning, Sony SAB has launched a new brand campaign to mark a new chapter in its journey as a channel and brand. The channel aims to strengthen its emotional connection with its viewers through a philosophy based on the understanding that “Jo roz choti khushiya dete hai, wohi rishtey toh bade hote hai.”
Sony SAB to focus on progressive storytelling and build a strong emotional connection with its audience through its new content strategy
Emerging as a forward-looking brand that deals with real problems of life, society and people, Sony SAB’s content approaches these issues with dignity and hope. Inspiring people to celebrate life by highlighting the small yet unforgettable moments, the channel promises to spread hope and positivity while keeping in mind the dynamic changes viewers are going through. Catering to the needs of every family member, as it shifts gears, the channel is steering towards offering more progressive content and will launch new shows in the coming months to further strengthen the brand’s position as a living room brand.
Sumeet Raghavan, who plays Rajesh Wagle in Sony SAB’s Wagle Ki Duniya, shares, “Sony SAB has made a mark in all our lives with its quality content and values driven content. It certainly delivers on its promise of giving its audience hope and positivity. Sony SAB tells slice of life and meaningful stories. Our stories come from life – your life, my life, our life. Wagle Ki Duniya deals with such issues that people go through in their daily lives and in their households. It’s truly heartwarming.”
Karuna Pandey, aka Pushpa of Pushpa Impossible, comments, “Sony SAB and its shows have been ingrained in our way of life. I’m confident that fans will appreciate the brand’s content as it undergoes a significant transition. The channel’s most recent show, Pushpa Impossible, in which I play the title role, heartwarmingly depicts a single mother’s life and her family. The stories and themes are about families, relationships and are very real and rooted, which appeals to our audiences. We hope people will continue to support us as we put effort into fulfilling our promise to captivate viewers’ attention every day.”
Sharing her thoughts, Gulki Joshi, who plays SHO Haseena Malik in Sony SAB’s Maddam Sir, adds, ” Being a part of this channel makes me feel fulfilled because I have grown up watching its shows. Through our show, we believe in creating value in people’s lives. While we entertain them and keeping them engrossed with our storytelling, there are also learnings for the viewers to take away. Our characters are people you can relate to, who are not too distant from you.”
Max Life launches its marquee ‘Smart Wealth Advantage Guarantee’ Plan
November 2022, New Delhi: Max Life Insurance Company Ltd. (“Max Life”/ “Company”), in partnership with Kantar- the world’s leading marketing data and analytics company, launched the second edition of the ‘India Retirement Index Study’ (IRIS). The study assesses urban India’s readiness to live a healthy, content, and financially independent retired life. Through a self-administered digital study, 3,220 respondents were surveyed across 28 cities comprising 6 metros, 12 Tier I and 10 Tier II cities.
At 46, West India’s Retirement Index (on a scale of 0 to 100) is the second highest in retirement planning after East at 51 followed by South at 43 and North at 41. Emotional preparedness in West stood at 58 indicating an increasing dependence on family, friends, and social support during retirement. Financial and health preparedness stood at 48 and 42, respectively.
V.Viswanand, Deputy Managing Director, Max Life Insurance said, “The second edition of our retirement study reveals that while a majority of India look forward to retiring, they are not adequately prepared for a strong financial, emotional and healthy retirement. While over 60% in West India express a positive sentiment, there is an emerging concern among 41% who feel inflation will exhaust savings during their retirement years. This is an opportunity for us to drive greater efforts on the importance of early financial planning, ensuring long-term financial protection of Indians.”
Outlook towards retirement
As per the study, 67% respondents in West India associated retirement with positive sentiments such as ‘more time to take care of family’, ‘tension free life’ and ‘more independence’. 33% associated it with negative sentiments, including 6% fearing they ‘might not be very fit & healthy’ and 5% citing they ‘might not have enough financial savings’.
Emotional support ranked low in the order of priority when it came to retirement planning – only 9% considered ‘emotional support’ the most critical aspect during retirement, 61% considered ‘health’ important and 29% regarded ‘finances’ as the most crucial.
Significant number have started investing for retirement
62% respondents have already started investing for their retirement. Top three reasons driving investment in financial products included ‘financial stability for children’ (36%) ‘investment giving good returns in the near future’ (36%) and ‘take care of family in medical emergency’ (35%).
Improved perception towards fitness; preventive checkups need attention
With a 4% jump, 47% in the region are hopeful of being fit and healthy in their retirement years. With a marked improvement from 33%, a strong 38% regularly participate in fitness activities. However, on the downside only 61% have undergone regular health check-ups, with 48% taking check-ups annually and 36% between 2-3 times in the last three years.
Dependence on family increases; majority view financial independence during retirement
Despite the trend of nuclear family households continuing, 42% will be dependent on family during retirement – an increase from 35% seen in IRIS 1.0. Additionally, a significant 46% believe they will be financially independent during their retirement years.
While 47% in the region believe retirement planning is the first thing one should plan for when they start working, 86% respondents above 50 years believe they should have started investing for retirement earlier.
To financially protect Indians during their retirement years, Max Life Insurance announced the launch of Max Life Pension Fund Management Limited in August. Establishing the pension fund management subsidiary is a critical lever of Max Life’s growth strategy of becoming a dominant player in the retirement space. Additionally, the life insurer plans to introduce products focused on annuity and retirement, enhancing the focus on driving opportunities in the segment.
Toyota Kirloskar Motor Promotes Holistic Approach to Clean and Green Vehicle Mobility on the ‘World Biofuel Day 2024’
Toyota Kirloskar Motor on Thursday opened a new dealership in the city to ensure better customer reach and enhanced the sales and service network support in the region. This new unit, located on Kamptee Road, Wanjara Layout, Nagpur also marks Toyota’s 50th dealership in the State.
The newly unveiled Sequel Toyota will be equipped with world-class facilities to cater to 3S (Sales, Service and Spares) requirements of customers.
Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari inaugurated the new showroom along with Vice President, Toyota Kirloskar Motor Padmanabha B; Dealer Principal – Sequel Toyota Shabbir Zoeb Vali; Director, Sequel Toyota Amir Vali, Juzer Vali; CEO, SequelToyota Sachin Tiwarkhede other officials of
Toyota Kirloskar Motor.
The sprawling new touch point is an exclusive and independent dealership that aims at strengthening Toyota’s existing network and in addition ensuring to showcase the entire range of Toyota offerings in
India, the new dealership is fully stocked to provide a dynamic experience to customers with best-in-class services.
Speaking on the new dealership Shabbir Zoeb Vali said, “It is an absolute privilege for us to be able to represent a legendary brand like Toyota in Maharashtra region. Sequel Toyota is equipped with best in class infrastructure with highly skilled and dedicated personnel that will work in synergy to ensure the highest level of customer satisfaction. As ambassadors of Toyota, we are looking forward to showcasing the premium brand image by exhibiting Toyota’s renowned global standard products and services quality
to the customers in Maharashtra.”
Commenting on the opening of new dealership, Padmanabha B said ,“The inauguration of Sequel Toyota reiterates our commitment to ensure we deliver world-class Toyota products and keep up with the service lineage. With such initiatives we strive to maintain everlasting relationship with our customers by providing them with best-inclass customer experience.”
Toyota Kirloskar Motor now has 454 customer service points across the country with the opening of this new dealership. With the primary focus on the company’s age-old philosophy of QDR (Quality, Durability & Reliability) products and value-added services,Toyota has ensured to maintain the highest customer retention rate in the industry.”
A strong third quarter lifts gold demand to pre-pandemic levels
The World Gold Council’s latest Gold Demand Trends report reveals that gold demand (excluding OTC) in the third quarter of 2022 hit 1,181 tonnes, up 28% year-on-year. Strong demand pushed the year-to-date total to its pre-COVID levels. Gold demand was bolstered by consumers and central banks, although there was a notable contraction in investment demand.
Investment was down 47% year-on-year, as ETF investors responded to a challenging combination of markedly higher interest rates and a strong US dollar with significant outflows of 227t. These movements, alongside weakness in OTC demand and negative sentiment in futures markets, hampered gold’s price performance – contributing to an 8% quarter-on-quarter drop in the price during Q3 2022.
Despite these headwinds, gold continued to hold favour with retail investors who reacted to different market cues and turned to gold for its status as a store of value amidst rampant inflation and geopolitical uncertainty. Investors sought to hedge inflation with bar and coin investment, driving total retail demand up 36% y-o-y. This was supported by significant purchasing in Turkey (up more than fivefold y-o-y) and in Germany (up 25% y-o-y at 42t), but also from visible contributions across all major markets.
Jewellery consumption continued to rebound and is now back to pre-pandemic levels, reaching 523t – 10% higher compared to Q3 2021. Much of this growth was spearheaded by India’s urban consumers who drove up demand 17% y-o-y to 146t. Similarly impressive growth was also seen in much of the Middle East, with Saudi Arabian jewellery consumption up 20% since Q3 2021, and United Arab Emirates up 30% for the same period. Chinese jewellery demand also saw a modest 5% increase y-o-y driven by improved consumer confidence and a dip in the local gold price, prompting the release of some pent-up demand.
Just as consumer gold demand firmed, central bank buying picked up significantly with estimated record purchases of nearly 400t in the third quarter. This pattern reflects insights from our recent central bank survey, in which 25% of respondents said they intended to increase their gold reserves in the next 12 months.
Turning to supply, mine production (net of hedging) was up 2% versus Q3 2021, with gold mining seeing its sixth consecutive quarter of growth. By contrast, recycling was 6% lower y-o-y in Q3, as consumers held onto their gold in the face of surging inflation and an uncertain economic outlook.
Louise Street, Senior Markets Analyst at the World Gold Council commented:
“Despite a shaky macroeconomic environment, demand this year has reflected gold’s status as a safe haven asset, underscored by the fact that it has outperformed most asset classes in 2022.
“Looking ahead, we anticipate central bank buying and retail investment to remain strong and that could help offset potential declines in OTC and ETF investment that may prevail if the dollar strength persists. We also expect to see jewellery demand continue to perform strongly in some regions such as India and Southeast Asia, while the technology sector will likely witness further decline in the face of economic deceleration.”
The Gold Demand Trends Q3 2022 report, which includes comprehensive data provided by Metals Focus, can be viewed here: https://www.gold.org/goldhub/research/gold-demand-trends/gold-demand-trends-q3-2022
Crompton introduces its latest aesthetic range of energy efficient fans – Energion Groove
Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals Ltd. has unveiled its latest energy efficient ceiling fan range – Energion Groove. Being one of the most experienced brands in energy efficiency and having won the National Energy Conservation Award 6 times in a row, Crompton inherits a legacy of over 80 years with complete durability and quality assurance. Its all-new 5 star-rated fan is powered by ActivBLDC motor – promising 220CMM air delivery while saving more than ₹7000 annually in electricity bills (for 4 fans) as compared to standard induction fan. With a range of elegant designs that include remote control and anti-dust technology, Crompton’s Energion Groove ensures no compromise on your fan speed and air flow with full speed savings ultimately allowing you to enjoy your time with your loved ones in the comfort of your home.
Crompton introduces its latest aesthetic range of energy efficient fans – Energion Groove
Consumers today are looking for sustainable and conscious choices that help make significant changes in their households as well as for the environment. However, as a consequence, performances of their eco-friendly appliances tend to take a backseat. This comes true especially when consumers opt for energy efficient ceiling fans as they lack air delivery and comfort. Taking cognizance of this, Crompton has taken its energy-efficient innovations to a new level with the ultimate game-changer of its brand-new ActivBLDC range of fans – Energion Groove that will not only reduce power consumption but will also lead to maximizing full speed savings without compromising on air comfort, breeze and delivery.
Bringing a variety of energy-efficient solutions at home, given below are key features that make Crompton Energion Groove the best energy-efficient fan:
Powered by Activ-BLDC motor technology – the reason for its high full speed savings
Energion Groove consumes only 28W of power Helps you save more than Rs.7000 annually in electricity bills (for 4 fans) as compared to standard induction fan Air Speed – Powerful performance that offers speed of 350 RPM and air delivery of 220 CMM (no compromise on air comfort) RF Remote Control that provides ease of operation Most of the remote controlled fans in the market operate with IR technology in which you must point towards the fan. However, if there’s any obstruction in between, it won’t work Crompton’s Energion Groove uses RF technology for added convenience as it allows you to operate the fan without having to point at it creating an ease of operation With sleep timer, speed control, multi-pairing and intelligent memory, these features further enhances the convenience reiterating the fan’s easy to use application Smart regulator model (only): This fan is intelligent with Machine Learning Capabilities. It works with any make of 1200mm sweep, capacitor type step regulator used in the homes despite the variations between the models available in the market Range of Designs: Modern minimal design with sleek and trendy blades that complements the modern interior décorAnti-Dust (in select models) – reduce dust accumulation on fan blades by 50%.
5-year warranty: ActivBLDC motor which is much more reliable.
Commenting on Crompton’s constant efforts of innovating energy-efficient home solutions, Mr. Sachin Phartiyal, Vice President, Appliance Business – Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals Ltd. said, “Crompton consistently aims at ensuring comfort and convenience in the heart of every home. Coming with a legacy and experience of trust, durability and quality, we innovate our products keeping the evolving needs of our consumers in mind. Spending more time indoors hence, becomes vital to have energy-efficient solutions at home. As a company that is conscious of protecting the environment, we strive to integrate sustainability and energy – efficiency at the core of our products and will continue to do so as a key focus in our future innovations. With the launch of Energion Groove we hope to provide superior performance appliances that are smart and energy-efficient, to help the consumer not to compromise on their lifestyle while making responsible choices for the planet.”
The price ranges from Rs. 6000 to Rs. 6750.
Combining style and savings, Crompton’s innovative Energion Groove is also designed to complement your interiors with aesthetic models and contemporary finishes to give a modern appeal. Some of the most stylish designs include:
Bitcoin Web 3 presents Atrangi Night in the city | Our Nagpur
Ankit Tiwari, The King of Romantic Songs & Deep Money, a Punjabi Pop Singer to perform on 12th November 2022 at 5:00 pm in Singapore life city, Nagpur.
Atrangi Night brings in Central India’s biggest Live in Concert. Ankit Tiwari, a renowned name in the Bollywood Music Industry ( playback singer and music director) like Galliyan, Sun Raha Raha hai, Dil cheez Tujhe Dedi, and many more. Deep Money ( a Top Punjabi Pop Singer) has given many hits like Dope Shope, Zeher, Heeriye, Blush, and many more.
The concert also includes a dazzling fire show, Russian Cheer Up Dancers Feat DJ MB with DJ Kunal. The show is organized by Lethal Weapons Entertainment In Association with Merlion The Club & Rumon Films.
NMC plans intelligent traffic signalling system to overcome congestion
Nagpur: Taking a serious note of chaos and slowed down movement of traffic every time one approaches the traffic signal, the Nagpur Municipal Corporation has now plans to set up an Intelligent and Integrated Traffic Management System (I&IMTS) with an aim to end waiting time at traffic signals, according to a report in a local English daily.
According to the report, the officials of the civic body are readying with plans to provide respite to Nagpurians from endless stoppages and stagnation while they are on streets. So very soon the citizens of the Second Capital can look forward to seamless movement on city roads once the I&ITMS is commissioned, says the report.
The I&IMTS is part of a Rs 197 crore project submitted by a committee headed by Chief Secretary to resolve the issues common to urban space in the country, encroachments, traffic snarls, congestion on roads, obstacles in smooth movement of traffic etc. The report was given in principle approval by the Urban Development Department (UDD) following which the civic body moved ahead with the implementation part.
As per the report, the project file is going to be forwarded to Home Ministry for allocation of funds for the I&IMTS, it is identified as one of the short term measures. The Committee headed by the Chief Secretary suggested some short term as well as long term measures for overcoming problems in better lives of citizens. The Committee came into being during hearing of writ petition 57/2010 at Nagpur Bench of Bombay High Court. The senior officers of State Government were aided in decision making by the comprehensive mobility report submitted by M/s KPMG Services Pvt. Ltd. wherein it listed measures for overcoming the problems in urban management.
The entire system is going to be operated on Internet of Things (IoT) wherein the thrust is on providing a real time green signal by quick analysis of the traffic movement at the squares. The cost of IoT based micro controllers is pegged at just over Rs. 1.60 crore and would cover 11 traffic corridors in the city through which vehicular movement is going to be regulated to provide real time savings and real time green signal on the stretch.
At present the traffic signals are pre-programmed with 180 seconds rotation and as per the pre-fed format they turn amber to green and red as per the fixed operating system. The traffic stretches identified by the consultant after studying the vehicular movements in city are Central Avenue, West and East High Court Road, North Ambazari Road, Khapri to Samvidhan Square, Samvidhan Square to Automotive Square, Samvidhan Square to Gittikhadan Square, Palm Road, Great Nag Road, Ring Road.
The main thrust is on cutting down travel time through intelligent traffic management and the same would cool down the frayed nerves of citizens who often end-up hitting ‘roadblocks’ at red signals which are a problem of plenty on long thoroughfares. The main problem is mixed vehicular traffic wherein each vehicle has different acceleration and horsepower ratio that results in mismatch of speed and all this ends-up in traffic snarls on major thoroughfares. This is sought to be overcome by leveraging the innovations and deployment of technological tools, said people familiar with the project. I&IMTS is just first one part of the mega project aimed at improving the living standards in the Second Capital of the city and the entire component is pegged at Rs. 197 crores by M/s KPMG that recently submitted its report.
The micro controller component of IoT will be affixed at NMC’s administrative buildings in Civil Lines, while the operational arena would be City Operations Centre (COC) that gets live feed through the 3600 CCTV cameras affixed at strategic locations across length and breadth of the city. With IoT, NMC plans to have green corridors on bustling city roads by real time calculation of data feedings to adjust the signals for maintaining even traffic flow resulting in ending the unnecessary detentions. The I&ITMS would end traffic congestion that is now leaving citizens quite frustrated and moreover results in burning of costly fuel due to continuous red despite the fact that on the other side the traffic flow has reduced.
Indian Railways to revise train timings, check below
Indian Railways will once again revise the timings of Train No. 20901/20902 Mumbai Central -Gandhinagar Capital Vande Bharat Superfast Express from 5 November. The details of the changes in timings are as under :-
Train No 20901 Mumbai Central – Gandhinagar Capital Vande Bharat Superfast Express will arrive/depart Vapi station at 08.00/08.02 hrs instead of 08.04/08.06 hrs, Surat station at 08.55/08.58 hrs instead of 09.00/09.03 hrs, Similarly, in the return direction, Train No 20902 Gandhinagar Capital – Mumbai Central Vande Bharat Superfast Express will arrive/depart Vadodara station at 15.53/15.56 hrs instead of 15.50/15.55 hrs, Vapi station at 18.13/18.15 hrs instead of 18.38/18.40 hrs. The timings of the train at other stations remain unchanged.
Last month, the Western Railway (WR) has further reduced the travelling time of the newly-introduced Mumbai-Gandhinagar Vande Bharat Superfast Express train with effect from October 5.
It will take five minutes less to cover the distance from Mumbai Central to Gandhinagar in Gujarat and will also arrive 20 minutes early at Mumbai Central from Gandhinagar, according to a release issued by the Western Railwayon Tuesday. The train started its commercial run on October 1, a day after it was flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Gujarat capital Gandhinagar. There is no change in the train’s departure timing of 6.10 am from Mumbai Central and 2.05 pm from Gandhinagar. But the arrival timetable of the train at all the en-route stations and destinations is changed. As per the revised timetable, the Gandhinagar-bound Vande Bharat Express will reach its destination at 12.25 pm instead of the current 12.30 pm. It will reach Mumbai Central at 8.15 pm instead of the current timing at 8.35 pm.
Meanwhile the train, which connects the capital cities of Maharashtra and Gujarat, is the third Vande Bharat Express. The first such train was started on New Delhi-Varanasi route, while the second one was started on New Delhi-Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra route. As per WR spokesperson Thakur, passengers will need to shell out ₹1,275 for chair car ticket and ₹2,455 for executive chair car ticket for Gandhinagar-Mumbai Central journey. For Mumbai Central-Gandhinagar journey, a chair car ticket costs ₹1,440 and executive chair car ticket costs ₹2,650. The difference in the fare for two journeys was due to catering charges, said an official.
Nagpur: An Oman Air aircraft on the way to Bangkok made an emergency landing at Nagpur Airport after a 45-year-old Omani passenger developed breathing problems. He was shifted to KIMS Kingsway Hospital in the city, according to a report.
This is the second foreign national being hospitalized in the city after an emergency landing in recent times. Last year in August, a Biman Bangladesh pilot suffered a heart attack in mid-air leading to an emergency landing at Nagpur.
According to the report, Ejaz Shami, spokesperson of KIMS Kingsway Hospital, said heart attack has been ruled out in the Omani national’s case and the patient has been diagnosed as suffering from respiratory distress. The patient will have to remain at the hospital under observation for 2-3 days.
Officials involved in the process said the entire evacuation happened in the least minimum time so that the patient could get prompt medical care. The patient, his wife and a relative have landed at Nagpur. He was rushed to the hospital soon after landing, as the passports were kept by the Indian authorities. Rest of the immigration formalities were completed subsequently. Foreign nationals landing due to medical emergencies in mid-air are given temporary stay permits, which can be extended on medical advice. At present they have a three-day permit, said the report.
Royal Stag Barrel Select Large Short Films presents ‘Baj Gai Seeti’,a humorously twisted tale of two thieves starring actors Gulshan Grover, Manu Rishi Chaddha and Mayur More
New Delhi: Royal Stag Barrel Select Large Short Films today released its latest short film titled ‘Baj Gai Seeti, starring Bollywood’sveteran Badman Gulshan Grover in a new humours avatar, critically acclaimed actor Manu Rishi Chadha and new generation actors from Kota Factory, Mayur More andAlam KhanandSonu KeTitu Ki Sweety famePriitamm Jaiswal.
Directed by Dheeraj Jindal and produced by Sunday Films, the short film is a light-hearted entertainment narrating the tale of two gullible thieves portrayed by Gulshan Grover and Manu Rishi Chadha, who are planning to retire from thievery and plan to plot one last robbery to have enough money to live for the remainder of their lives.However, fate has something else planned for the duo when they are forced to give refuge to three engineering college students, played by Mayur More, Alam Khan and Priitamm Jaiswal,in the same house they are about to rob. What happens next is the ultimate ‘Twist’ in the tale.
The movie revolves around the existential crisis the two thieves are facing as age catches up with them and they soon start planning one last retirement heist. Famously known as the ‘BawarchiGang’ owing to a peculiar habit of cooking a meal in the same house they are about to rob,it’s the very same ritual starts a series of events when the pressure cooker makes a loud whistle and invites three innocent college students, seeking shelter to spend the night while running away from their own demons.
Talking about ‘Baj Gai Seeti’,actorGulshan Grover said,“Baj Gai Seeti is my first short film in India, and it is special to me for so many reasons. Working with younger actors, great technical team, a dedicated director and of course my first collaboration with Large Short Films! Large Shorts Films platform, dedication to showcase wonderful creative material and go all out to support it is worth applauding!”
Actor Manu Rishi Chadha said, “This is my second movie with Royal Stag Barrel Select Large Short Films and post the success and reaction to my last film, it was an obvious choice from my end to associate with the platform again for ‘Baj Gai Seeti’. I am looking forward to more such future associations with them.The best part of the film for me would be getting the opportunity to work with Gulshan Grover. He is an icon in the film industry and I hope this platform gives me the opportunity to work with him in the future on similar scripts.”
Mayur More says, “This is my first ever association with Royal Stag Royal Stag Barrel Select Large Short films and I am overjoyed to be sharing the screen space with such gems from Hindi cinema Gulshan Grover and Manu Rishi Chaddha. In the most aesthetic, happy go lucky manner and through captivating storytelling, this movie beautifully paves the way for an unexpected closer. Royal Stag Barrel Select Large short films has always been a great platform to take extraordinary stories to the masses. It will be interesting to see how our audience interprets this piece.”
Director Dheeraj Jindal says “I am thrilled to present ‘Baj Gai Seeti’ to my audience and I am more than privileged to release it with Royal Stag Barrel Select Large Short Films. This movie has a lighthearted plot that revolves around the last robbery committed by two thieves and their unexpected encounter with three students. The story unfolds graduallyand convinces the audience that the thieves have had a change of heart, keeping the viewer intrigued until the end.I believe that Royal Stag Barrel Select Large Short Films is the perfect platform to celebrate such fresh scripts and the platform has truly been the catalyst for the evolution of short films in India.With this lighthearted film, our core concept is to leave the suspense element up to the audiences.”
The movie will be first exclusively premiered on Royal Stag Barrel Select’s Large Short Films website – www.thelargeshortfilms.com, a platform to watch the most original and inspiring short films made by some of the finest directors in India.
WATCH ‘BajGai Seeti’ HERE: https://youtu.be/UpcS5TLBskI
In a bid to create awareness towards Stroke, Wockhardt hospitals organized a Walkathon in the Shankar Nagar Area.
Dr. Ankur Jain (Consultant- Neurology), Dr. Amit Bhatti (Consultant- Interventional Neurology), and Abhinandan Dastenavar (Centre Head) spoke on the importance of Stroke Ready Hospital and how is Wockhardt a stroke-ready Hospital.
The Walkathon had more than 50 participants. The aim of this event was to make people aware of stroke, its causes, and its signs. In a recent survey, it has been discovered that more than 85% of affected people fail to recognize early signs of stroke which is alarming.
Dr. Ankur Jain and Dr. Amit Bhatti gave a presentation on Stroke awareness and also demonstrated ways to deal with Stroke.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Bhatti said, “One in four persons has a lifetime risk of stroke. Stroke is not only life-threatening but the survivors are rendered disabled for the rest of their life. On 29th October which is celebrated as world stroke day, I would like to highlight the importance of timely treatment of acute ischemic stroke”.
“If any patient with symptoms of stroke reaches a stroke-ready hospital within 4.5 hours of onset, he can be given clot lysing or removal therapy which can actually reverse paralysis and the ensuing morbidity. Stroke-ready hospital means a center that has round-the-clock availability of brain imaging in the form of CT OR MRI scans and is also equipped to give thrombolytic therapy”, Dr. Bhatti explained further.
The magisterial custody for Shiv Sena (Thackeray) leader, MP and senior journalist Sajay Raut was extended further by the PMLA Court. The next hearing on his bail application will be held on November 9.
Raut was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate on July 31, in a money laundering case, concerning the Patra Chawl redevelopment case in Goregaon, Mumbai. His custody was extended on October 21 up to November 2.
Raut is charged with involvement in FSI fraud in the redevelopment work. The fraud is more than one thousand crore rupees. His wife Varsha is also under the scanner, as she could not provide a satisfactory answer to the transfer of Rs 50 lakhs in her account, about 12 years back.
Akasa Air to Start Direct Flights on Bengaluru-Pune Route from 23rd November 2022
Pune has become the ninth destination on Akasa Air’s domestic flight network. Having said that, the airline will begin daily direct flights between Bengaluru and Pune on November 23, 2022, operating twice a day.
In Akasa Air’s network, Pune is the second city in the state of Maharashtra after Mumbai. Commenting on the announcement, Praveen Iyer, Co-Founder and Chief Commercial Officer, Akasa Air, said, “We are delighted to add Pune to our fast-expanding network as our second destination in Maharashtra.
Connecting two of the most important IT hubs in – Pune & Bengaluru, will not only offer enhanced connectivity and options but also provide Akasa Air’s signature experience with our dependable, warm & efficient service coupled with affordable fares.”
The double daily flights between Bengaluru and Pune will begin on November 23, 2022, with the second frequency beginning on November 26, 2022. Furthermore, the country’s newest airline has announced that it will add a sixth and seventh frequency between Bengaluru and Mumbai beginning November 23, 2022.
From November 23, Akasa Air will operate seven daily direct flights between Bengaluru and Mumbai.
Sundeep Sharma to will perform in the Nagpur on Sunday
Mumbai-based stand-up comedian and actor, and an international Cannes Lions Award-winning writer and voice-over artiste, Sundeep Sharma has more than 1 million subscribers on his YouTube channel with 100 million plus views for his stand-up videos and counting.
The show named “ Tu Kar Lega” will be taking place on 6th November in Suresh Bhat Auditorium Reshimbagh from 8:00 pm onwards.
The comedian visited Nagpur once in the year 2019 and the show turned out to be a big hit.
Organized by the Sugar Daddy events. An expected footfall of 1800. The passes are available on the website www.sugardaddyevents.in and offline as well.
Pathaan Teaser Out: Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone, John Abraham
The wait is ended after much fanfare and anticipation. On Wednesday, “Pathaan” producers released the first teaser for the action film, which stars Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone, and John Abraham.
The teaser for the movie, in which the three stars are seen getting into action mode and throwing punches, was shared by SRK on Twitter. John may be seen displaying his toned body in the teaser, but Deepika looks gorgeous in a fresh new style. However, SRK stole the show with his dramatic entrance.
In addition to the teaser, SRK penned “Apni Kursi Ki Peti Baandh Li Jiye… NOW AVAILABLE: #PathaanTeaser On January 25, 2023, commemorate #Pathaan with #YRF50 exclusively at a theatre near you. releases in Telugu, Tamil, and Hindi.”
The movie “Pathaan” is scheduled to debut on January 25, 2023.
WhatsApp bans 26 lakh bad accounts in India as amended IT rules take shape
Meta-owned WhatsApp on Tuesday said it banned over 26 lakh accounts in India in the month of September in compliance with the new IT Rules, 2021, which are now being amended to put more responsibili- ties on social media platforms.
The messaging platform, which has nearly 500 million users (according to third-party data) in the country, received 666 complaint reports in September in India, and the records “actioned” were 23.
“In accordance with the IT Rules 2021, we’ve published our report for the month of September 2022. This user-safety report contains details of the user complaints received and the corresponding action taken by WhatsApp, as well as WhatsApp’s own preventive actions to combat abuse on our platform,” a company spokesper- son said in a statement.
The platform banned over 23 lakh bad accounts in India in August. Under the upgraded IT Rules 2021, major digital and social media platforms, with in excess of five million users, have to publish monthly compliance reports.
Meanwhile, in a major push towards an open, safe, trusted and accountable Internet, the Ministry of Electronics and IT has notified some amendments aimed at protecting the rights of “Digital Nagriks”.
Currently, social media intermediaries are only required to inform users about not uploading certain categories of harm- ful/unlawful content. The amendments impose a legal obli- gation on intermediaries to take reason- able efforts to prevent users from upload- ing such content. Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar said that protection of constitutional rights of the Indian citizens is a must.
The show is going to take place in the Bouffage Comedy Club on Friday that is 4th of November at 8:00 pm. Fernandes will be coming to the city and performing for the 3rd time.
Daniel Fernandes said “ Alive & Vaccinated marks my return to the stage after the SECOND lockdown and I have a LOT to say!”
“This show is my second comedy special, fresh out of the pandemic, served hot. It’s spontaneous comic relief for any comedy buff looking to get out of the house and have a good (and safe) time.” Fernandes added.
This event is being organized by the Jibe and Chortle. Jibe and Chortle only organize stand-up comedy shows in the city.
Internet was shocked by Ashneer Grover’s absence in the new Shark Tank 2 teaser
Following the phenomenal success of its debut season, Shark Tank India is back with a brand-new season. The Indian counterpart of the American business reality television series aids aspiring entrepreneurs in obtaining funds to realise their entrepreneurial aspirations.
The essential capital is contributed by seasoned investors and business professionals known as “Sharks.” The show’s debut season was a huge hit with viewers since it gave Indian television some much-needed newness.
The Sharks, who evaluate the concepts put forth by the contestants and decide whether or not to invest, were another element that was essential to the ground-breaking success of Shark Tank India 1.
While each of the Sharks had unique attributes, Ashneer stood out for the audience the most because of his unapologetically direct nature. His theatrical lines were so popular that they were turned into memes.
Ashneer is not depicted in the commercial for Shark Tank India 2, which has confused online viewers.
Ashneer, the Shark who was arguably the most well-liked, has been replaced by Amit Jain, CEO and co-founder of the CarDekho Group.
Following threats from the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, which is believed to be behind the murder of Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala, the state government has upgraded the security of Bollywood actor Salman Khan to Y+.
Similar cover is being given to actor Anupam Kher, and Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis’s wife Amruta Fadnavis after assessing their threat perception. This means four armed guards in different shifts will protect each of these personalities. Salman now receives regular protection from the Mumbai police.
The security cover has been categorised by the state’s intelligence department based on the potential risks to the lives of eminent personalities. The state has also provided X category cover for Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar—he will be guarded by three personal security officers in three shifts. The cost of the security is borne by the protectees, said sources.
The Mumbai police and the state government have major concerns over Salman Khan following inputs from the Delhi police and the arrest of some members of the Bishnoi gang in connection with the Moosewala murder case by the Maharashtra police. The cops have also shared reports in this regard with the state home department. Salman was recently granted a weapon licence.
Sources said the police from Punjab, Delhi, and Maharashtra have discovered that gangsters Lawrence Bishnoi and Goldy Brar had planned fatal attacks on Salman Khan in Mumbai. In fact, they attempted twice, one outside his Bandra home during his birthday celebration in 2017 and another at his Panvel farmhouse in 2018. “Security is upgraded or degraded by the state and centre based on threat perceptions. For example, as a result of recent life threats to
businessman Mukesh Ambani and his wife Nita Ambanis, their security was upgraded to Z+ from the Z category, and their other family members received Z security,” said an officer.
Sources Anupam Kher’s heightened security was the fallout of threats he received after the release of the film The Kashmir Files, while Akshay was granted security as he was being targeted on social media based on his nationality and other threats. Industrialist Ajay Piramal has been given Y+ security based on threats and his relations with the Ambani family. His son Anand, who too will get Y+ cover, is married to Isha Ambani.
Sources said Amruta Fadnavis recently received threats on social media. Also, being a part of the family of deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis, who is also a top BJP leader, she has received numerous threats. Uddhav Thackeray’s PA Milind Narvekar’s security has been upgraded from Y+ to Y+ escort, which means two more guards added to his security. He had security cover since 2005 which was made X category in 2019 and later upgraded to Y+. Now, it has been further strengthened based on threat perceptions and the recent Sena revolt.
The 49th Foundation day of Coal Indian Limited was celebrated with great enthusiasm. The Managing Director J P Dwivedi flagged off a rally to mark the beginning of the celebrations. Director (Technical) Anil Kumar Sinh was present.
The staff and officers gathered in front of the Administrative Building and recited Coal India Corporate song. Dwivedi unfurled the CIL flag and congratulated all on Foundation Day. He also talked about the achievements of CIL.
Managing Committee members, divisional heads, senior officers and staff were present.
Tata Group chief responds to Gadkari’s letter, says ready to invest in Mihan
Nagpur: With the political atmosphere in Maharashtra heated up over Tata Group’s proposed Airbus project in Nagpur’s Mihan moving to Gujarat, there is some comforting news for Nagpur. Tata Group is ready to invest in Mihan. Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran has responded to Union Minister for Transport Nitin Gadkari following his letter seeking an appointment for Vidarbha Economic Development (VED) Council members who would brief him on investment opportunities in Vidarbha region for the Tata Group, according to media reports.
Earlier, Gadkari had sent a letter to Chandrasekaran pointing out there is huge investment opportunity at Mihan in Nagpur. Necessary infrastructure for business expansion is available at Mihan. Road, and Rail services are also available. Therefore, various projects like Tata Steel, Tata Motors, Titan Industry Voltas Ltd can come to Nagpur, Gadkari had stated in his letter.
In the letter dated October 19, Chandrasekaran says, “Our teams will definitely be in touch with VED members as we evaluate new investment across the group.” He also expressed a wish to meet Gadkari.
On October 7, Gadkari had written to Chandrasekaran that a number of business opportunities can be explored especially in the Mihan project which has land available in both Special Economic Zone (SEZ) and non-SEZ areas. The letter was based on inputs provided by VED. Gadkari’s letter had referred to the business opportunities in general in Nagpur and not related to the Tata-Airbus project which is being set up in Vadodara, Gujarat.
Gadkari’s letter said there is 3,000 acres of land comprising both SEZ and non-SEZ areas. The Tata Group companies can enjoy the advantages of Nagpur like overnight connectivity to 350 districts in six states, lower rates of land, manpower availability and warehousing facility. Air India, Vistara and Air Asia can cut costs by making Nagpur a hub for operations and night parking. Even as Air India already has an MRO in Mihan, considering Tata Group’s foresight, more MROs can be planned here, the Union Minister had pointed out.
Now, Gorewada Zoo Safari to be a costly affair from Nov 15
Nagpur: Visiting the Gorewada International Zoological Park in Nagpur for Safari will now be a costly affair as the tourists will have to pay more from November 15. The Forest Development Corporation of Maharashtra (FDCM) has decided to restore the original fare structure.
When the Indian Safari, spread over 115 hectares, was inaugurated on January 26, 2021, the fares were kept at Rs 300 per person on weekdays, and Rs 400 on weekends and public holidays when there is a huge rush.
According to reports, from November 15, for air-conditioned buses, visitors will be charged Rs 300 on weekdays plus a convenience fee (payment gateway charges), and Rs 400 on Saturdays and Sundays, and public holidays. Similarly, Rs 200 will be charged for canters on weekdays and Rs 300 on weekends.
The park is closed on Mondays for maintenance. The FDCM has appealed to visitors to go in for online bookings to avoid last-minute disappointment. There is a consistent rise in the number of tourists as compared to last year. A month-wise comparison shows that the number of visitors has gone up in 2022 by over 6,000 every month as compared to 2021.
While restoring the original fares, FDCM has also put certain restrictions. If tickets are booked by payment through a debit or credit card, the bank charges will be borne by the tourists.
However, concessions for students will continue. School students will get 50% concession and college students 25% on weekdays only. Besides, coaching classes, homes for the aged, orphanages, and education institutes for divyangs will also get sops, the reports said.
The Mumbai Traffic Police had given time to all vehicle owners who do not have seat-belt facility for all to install them by the deadline of October 31.
The order was issued on October 14 following the amendment to the Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act’s Section 194(b)(1), which has mandated that any person driving without a seat belt or carries passengers not wearing the same shall be liable for punishment.
From Tuesday, all motor vehicle drivers and commuters in such vehicles on Mumbai roads must compulsorily wear the seatbelts or face punitive action under the laws.
Western India Automobile Association (WIAA) Chairman Emeritus and ex-Member of Parliament, Y.P. Trivedi lauded the move as “very positive from the safety aspect” but feels enough time was not given to the vehicleowners to implement it.
He suggested that the police and transport authorities should adopt a lenient attitude with the offenders at least till December 31, and thereafter clamp down as per laws on the violators as many of the old vehicles still don’t have seat-belts in the rear seats.
Last month, Union Minister for Road Transport Nitin Gadkari had declared that henceforth wearing seat-belts would be mandatory for all passengers in a car failing which penalty would be imposed.
The price of commercial LPG cylinders have been brought down by Rs 115.50 with immediate effect.
The oil marketing companies have announced the price cut, which is the 7th one, since June amid softening international prices.
RATE OF COMMERCIAL LPG CYLINDER COMES DOWN TO Rs 610/19 KG LPG CYLINDER
City
Old Rate
Revised Rate
Delhi
Rs 1,859
Rs 1,744
Kolkata
Rs 1,959
Rs 1,846
Mumbai
Rs 1,811.50
Rs 1,696
Chennai
Rs 2,009.50
Rs 1,893
The price of domestic gas cylinders will, however, remain the same. After the last revision on May 7, 2022, the price of domestic LPG in Delhi currently stands at Rs 1,053 per 14.2 kg cylinder. In Kolkata, it’s being sold at Rs 1,079, in Mumbai at Rs 1052.5, and in Chennai at Rs 1068.5.
Hardik Pandya and Shikhar Dhawan have been named captain of India’s T20I and ODI squads respectively for the tour of New Zealand, which gets underway November 18.
With Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli rested, Rishabh Pant has been appointed vice-captain of both squads, while in a huge takeaway, the T20I set-up sees the return of young pacer Umran Malik. Barring Kohli and Rohit, Dinesh Karthik and Mohammed Shami are the only other big names that are missing, with the likes of Shubman Gill, Ishan Kishan and Mohammed Siraj set to usher Team India into the next era.
Also returning to the T20I fold are Shreyas Iyer and Kuldeep Yadav. The left-arm chinaman bowler, Kuldeep, last played against South Africa at home where he impressed with his wrist-spin, picking up six wickets from three matches including a best of 4/18. Iyer on the other hand, was drafted in India’s T20 World Cup squad as a reserve and will look to give his career a fresh start as he returns to a country where he performed well on his last tour. Iyer had scored 103, 52 and 62 in the three ODIs even as India were blanked 0-3. In T20Is, he had scored 153 runs from five games, including scores of 44, unbeaten 33 and 58 not out.
Umran’s return is one that takes the cake though. The 22-year-old pace sensation, who was left out of India’s T20 World Cup squad will return having played just three matches for India – two against Ireland and one against England. There has been a huge hue and cry about Umran potentially deserving a place in the World Cup squad but the selectors decided otherwise. With a plethora of legendary fast bowlers – such as Wasim Akram, Brett Lee and Dale Steyn – being vocal in their support for Umran, here is the rookie pacer’s chance to have a crack at the BlackCaps batters in chilly New Zealand conditions.
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