Both CIDCO and Maha Metro are looking forward to speedy completion of work on the Navi Mumbai Metro. Belapur-Pendhar/Navi Mumbai/PCMC: The Metro Line 1 of the Navi Mumbai Metro, was recently visisted and inspected by officials of both the City and Industrial Development Corporation (CIDCO) and Maha Metro, to gauge the situation and amount of […]
Category: Taloja
Light showers in several parts of Navi Mumbai
Areas between Panvel to Vashi and further, received some light to moderate showers today, bringing the temperature down a bit. Navi Mumbai: Light showers and thunder took Navi Mumbai citizens by surprise today 18 February, 2021, at around 8 pm. Local residents were relieved to hear the thundering of the clouds that came out of […]
Make “Local Crisis Group” meetings compulsory: Technologists’ Welfare Association demands
The demand comes a day after a major fire broke out at a chemical unit in the Taloja MIDC area. Panvel / Navi Mumbai: The recent fire incident at Taloja MIDC sent many into panic, pressing on the urgent need for better crisis management. The Technologists’ Welfare Association, Panvel, has written to the PCMC Commissioner, […]
Major fire at Taloja MIDC chemical unit engulfs three units, doused after 7 hours
Around 14 fire engines battled to bring the fire under control and stop it from spreading to neighbouring chemical units. Taloja / PCMC / Navi Mumbai: A major fire broke out at a chemical factory in the industrial area of Taloja MIDC on Tuesday morning. More than fourteen fire engines were pressed into action for […]
These are your lungs, in just 10 days in Kharghar
The giant lungs billboard installation at Kharghar has shockingly turned black in just a matter of 10 days and is getting darker by the day. Kharghar / Panvel / Navi Mumbai: The “Billboard That Breathes” or replica of giant lungs, installed at sector 7, Kharghar, by the environmental organisation Waatavaran, has further deteriorated in colour, […]
Maharashtra Governor appreciates Taloja Manufacturers’ Association’s ”Commendable Humanitarian Work” during the pandemic
A 100-bed covid-19 centre, distribution of 3659 food grain packets and contribution of over Rs. 5,79,73,129/- towards several govt. relief funds, the Taloja Manufacturers’ Association (TMA) did a commendable job towards the society during the coronavirus pandemic lockdown. Taloja / PCMC / Navi Mumbai: The Taloja Manufacturers’ Association (TMA) got a surprising letter of appreciation […]
Kharghar and Taloja Pollution: Residents get temporary relief from pollution after MPCB intervention
The air in Kharghar and Taloja is less hazy, with little or no pungent smell since a week Kharghar/Taloja/Navi Mumbai/PMC: Thanks to the intervention by the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB), residents of Kharghar and Taloja have received temporary relief from the pollution that had been plaguing the two localities during early mornings and late […]
Kharghar and Taloja battle with pollution again, thanks to Taloja industries
Early mornings in Kharghar and Taloja bring with them a mixture of hazy and pungent air. Kharghar / Navi Mumbai / PMC: Once again, Kharghar and Taloja residents are battling with pollution, thanks to some of the chemical industries located at the Taloja MIDC area. Since some days, there has been increased pollution in both […]
Power cuts in Taloja Ghot Camp
Taloja chemical hub to get two CAAQ stations to monitor air quality
Navi Mumbai / Taloja / PMC: The pollution in Taloja is set to go down or at least be monitored as the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) will be setting up two Continuous Ambient Air Quality (CAAQ) monitoring stations in the chemical hub. The decision comes after continuous complaints made by residents of Taloja and […]