Deputy CM Shinde tells Nashik civic chief to resolve water supply, parking & road issues
Eknath Shinde
has asked Nashik's municipal commissioner Manisha Khatri to ensure the civic body carries out works to regularise drinking water supply to Cidco and neighbouring areas by appointing new valve-men, address the city's parking issues, and repair roads excavated for gas pipeline installation.
This followed a meeting between Nashik West MLA Seema Hiray and Shinde, who also serves as the urban development minister, on Friday. Hiray briefed Shinde on citizens' concerns, including drinking water shortage, poor road condition, city-wide encroachments, parking difficulties causing traffic congestion, and other issues.
"The minister gave us a patient hearing. NMC commissioner Manisha Khatri virtually attended the meeting.
The minister asked the commissioner to take steps, including floating a fresh tender for the appointment of valve-men to operate the valves of drinking water supply pipelines, and ensure equitable water distribution across the city. He also asked the corporation to repair the roads that were dug up while laying the gas pipeline at the earliest," said Hiray.
Hiray also reported that Shinde requested the corporation to execute developmental projects at Pelikan Park.
by Taboola
by Taboola
Sponsored Links
Sponsored Links
Promoted Links
Promoted Links
You May Like
American Investor Warren Buffett Recommends: 5 Books For Turning Your Life Around
Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List
Undo
The NMC is expected to allocate its funds for this initiative, supplemented by state govt.
Shinde laid stress on the development of parking spaces in open areas to ensure traffic congestion is reduced, the MLA added.
He also took note of the outstanding house and water cess owed by citizens and told the corporation to reduce these arrears by introducing attractive schemes and reducing penalties. The corporation must submit a proposal to state govt to implement these measures, Hiray said.
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
The Hindu
18 minutes ago
- The Hindu
V.S. Achuthanandan: a mass leader moulded by Alappuzha
It was a long journey from Punnapra village in Alappuzha district of Kerala to the corridors of power in Thiruvananthapuram, and from Velikkakathu Sankaran Achuthanandan to 'Comrade VS'. Mr. Achuthanandan, fondly called 'VS' by the masses, lived a full life marked by struggles, victories and a few setbacks. For him, Alappuzha was not merely his birthplace, but the crucible of resistance from where he rose — as a labourer, trade unionist, revolutionary, freedom fighter, and politician. It shaped him into one of the preeminent communist leaders and laid the foundation for his emergence as a values-based mass political leader in Kerala. Mr. Achuthanandan lost his mother at the age of four and his father by eleven. He dropped out of school in Class VII and joined a tailoring shop run by his elder brother, Gangadharan. A few years later, he became a worker at Aspinwall Coir Factory, meshing coir – an experience that would prove transformative. The young Achuthanandan showed early signs of leadership by organising fellow labourers at the factory. In 1940, while working at the factory, he joined the Travancore State Congress. That same year, driven by a desire to fight for the rights of workers and peasants, he joined the Communist Party at the age of 17. Soon after, he was assigned by party leader P. Krishna Pillai to Kuttanad for political activity. There, in a region plagued by a semi-feudal agrarian system and deep caste prejudices, he began organising agricultural labourers. Under the aegis of the Travancore Karshaka Thozhilali Union, founded in the 1940s by the Communist Party of India, workers waged a series of bold struggles for basic rights, better working conditions, and higher wages — often in the face of brutal repression by landlords and the police. His time in Kuttanad cemented his status as a trade union leader. These labour struggles, along with the land reforms that followed, helped transform adiyans (labourers) into a new political class that would become the backbone of the Communist Party in the later years. Working-class leader Alappuzha was also the stage for Mr. Achuthanandan's next significant chapter as a working-class leader in 1946. At the time, dissent was growing against the Maharaja of Travancore and his Diwan C.P. Ramaswamy Iyer, who were toying with the idea of keeping Travancore as an independent State outside the Indian Union, modelled on the American presidential system. The Communist Party strongly opposed the move and Mr. Achuthanandan was tasked with organising resistance. Drawing on his influence among workers across the region, Mr. Achuthanandan played a key role in rallying labourers for what would become a massive uprising. Armed only with areca nut staves and choppers, they fought courageously against government forces equipped with guns. Hundreds lost their lives between October 23 and 27, 1946 in what would come to be known as the Punnapra-Vayalar uprising — a defining moment in Kerala's communist movement. He was arrested on October 28 and was subjected to severe torture in the lockup at Poonjar. He was sentenced to three years in prison for his role in the uprising. He had spent a total of five years and eight months in jail and lived underground for four-and-a-half years during the course of his political life. 'Mr. Achuthanandan came from a humble background and his early life was filled with struggle. He spent a good part of his life in Alappuzha as a trade union leader, organiser of coir and agricultural workers, and a leader of the Punnapra-Vayalar uprising. He entered politics by participating in the freedom struggle. It was from Alappuzha that he began his parliamentary politics in 1965. In 1957, he was the district secretary of the Communist Party in Alappuzha — the party had recognised it as a district but the revenue district was formed later that year — when the first-ever elections to the Kerala Assembly was held. VS, who was in-charge of elections for the Communist Party in Alappuzha, was able to get most number of communist representatives elected to the Assembly that year,' says P. Jayanath, a senior journalist and author of a biography on Mr. Achuthanandan. Mass movements In 1970's and 1980's, Kerala witnessed the land grab agitation and anti-reclamation stir. Mr. Achuthanandan spearheaded the struggles from Alappuzha by launching the anti-reclamation stir against the conversion of paddy fields. His mettle to organise mass movements anchored from Alappuzha solidified his image as a leader with pan-Kerala appeal. However, his deep political ties to Alappuzha met an abrupt end when he lost the 1996 Assembly election in the Mararikulam constituency. His defeat in Mararikulam was attributed to infighting in the Communist Party of India (Marxist). 'VS rose from the grassroots, but he was a hardliner too. In the 1996 elections, disillusioned CPI(M) activists voted for me,' P.J. Francis, who defeated him in Mararikulam, had told The Hindu in a 2021 interview. In the later years, the veteran communist took up a range of social and environmental issues across the State. Yet, it was in Alappuzha that his foundational struggles took place — struggles that not only changed his life but also transformed society around him. They remain forever etched in the annals of Kerala's political history.
&w=3840&q=100)
Business Standard
18 minutes ago
- Business Standard
How Beckham and Messi have together helped MLS evolve into a bigger brand
Major League Soccer (MLS) has seen exponential growth over the last two decades, and two of the biggest catalysts behind this transformation are David Beckham and Lionel Messi. These two global icons have not only changed the perception of the league but also contributed significantly to its commercial, cultural, and footballing development. Beckham's groundbreaking move and long-term vision When David Beckham signed with LA Galaxy in 2007, it was more than just a high-profile transfer, it was a pivotal moment for MLS. Beckham's arrival gave the league credibility on a global scale and set the precedent for European stars considering the U.S. as a viable career destination. His charisma, global appeal, and unwavering commitment to growing soccer in America laid a solid foundation for future superstars to follow. Fast forward to his current role as co-owner of Inter Miami, Beckham's vision continues to reshape the landscape of American soccer. By leveraging his influence and long-standing relationships within the footballing world, Beckham helped orchestrate one of the most significant moves in MLS history: bringing Lionel Messi to Inter Miami in 2023. Messi's Impact: On and off the field Lionel Messi's arrival at Inter Miami was a game-changer. Coming off his World Cup triumph with Argentina in December 2022, Messi joined MLS at a time when the league was ripe for global attention. His decision to choose Inter Miami over returning to Barcelona or moving to Saudi Arabia gave MLS a credibility boost it had never experienced before. On the pitch, Messi brought instant quality and excitement, helping Inter Miami become playoff contenders and setting the tone for the club's future. Off the pitch, his influence was nothing short of transformative. Inter Miami's games started drawing global viewership, and ticket prices soared wherever he played. A jersey revolution and record sales Messi's presence ignited a surge in MLS merchandise sales, particularly jerseys. For three consecutive years, 2023, 2024, and 2025, Messi topped MLS's jersey sales charts. His kits became a global phenomenon, blending Argentinian national pride with Miami's vibrant pink and black branding. Special edition jerseys, including a 'Miami Vice'-inspired teal and orange kit, broke sales records across MLS platforms. The jersey success also boosted teammates like Luis Suárez, Sergio Busquets, and even young stars like Benjamín Cremaschi, all of whom featured prominently on MLS's top-selling lists. This surge in merchandise revenue signaled MLS's growing stature as not just a league of footballing quality, but of global marketability. Shared legacy and cultural influence What connects Beckham and Messi is not just their fame, but their shared experiences as footballers who balanced global stardom with national expectations. Beckham faced criticism while playing for England, while Messi struggled to earn love from Argentine fans until his late-career triumphs. These shared journeys have helped foster a strong personal bond between the two, which was key in Messi's decision to join MLS. Together, their presence has created a new blueprint for MLS, a league no longer seen as a retirement destination, but a legitimate stage for world-class talent. From stadium sellouts to social media buzz, training ground visits to jersey launches, Beckham and Messi have given the league both a human face and a historic legacy. David Beckham and Lionel Messi didn't just play in MLS, they changed it. Beckham's strategic foresight and Messi's unmatched star power have brought the league into a new era, where the world is no longer watching MLS with curiosity, but with genuine admiration. As the league prepares to celebrate its 30th anniversary in 2025, their influence remains at the heart of its evolution.
Time of India
18 minutes ago
- Time of India
Smart signals in place, NMC begins installing AI-powered speed radars
the first phase of the ₹197 crore Integrated Intelligent Traffic Management System (IITMS) project underway, the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC), through implementing agency Keltron, has now begun deploying AI-powered speed radar systems on the city's major roads. This comes after Keltron completed integration of IITMS at 10 of the 171 identified traffic junctions in the city. The pilot installation of the speed radar system was completed on the busy Omkar Nagar Square–Manewada Square stretch. Equipped with radar sensors, ANPR (automatic number plate recognition) cameras, and high-intensity strobe flash units, the system is capable of detecting over speeding vehicles in real-time, capturing licence plates, and instantly transmitting data to the city's traffic control command centre . "The radar system was successfully calibrated and integrated. Once a vehicle exceeds the speed limit, the system triggers the camera to capture high-resolution images of the number plate, even at night," said a senior Keltron official. The AI-powered enforcement system is a major upgrade under the IITMS project, which aims to modernise traffic management , improve road safety, and bring down accident rates in the city. The radar unit on the Omkar Nagar–Manewada stretch is the first of many planned across 32 major roads, where traffic volume and speeding are key concerns. At some junctions or routes, multiple radar units will be installed to cover both sides of the carriageway. In parallel, Keltron has also initiated the conversion of 50 traffic intersections under IITMS. This includes the installation of smart traffic signals, vehicle actuated systems, surveillance cameras, and real-time traffic data integration at each junction. These upgrades are part of the wider plan to cover all 171 junctions with intelligent systems. Each radar and junction system is connected to the NMC's centralised traffic control room, allowing real-time monitoring, data collection, and automated violation alerts. Senior civic officials, including the municipal commissioner, are likely to inspect the radar installation site soon. Keltron's technical teams are continuously monitoring the functioning of systems on the ground. The IITMS project is a critical part of Nagpur's Smart City initiative and is expected to transform how traffic is monitored, enforced, and managed in the city.
