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In today’s edition:
Chembur Metro Finally Opens
Ukulele Workshop
Metro work mess triggers protest
Ceramic Hand-Building
HC shuts down second land claim
Guitar Workshop
Open Mic
Bhagavad Gita Session
Let's dive in:
Chembur in the News
HC shuts down second land claim in Chembur housing dispute
A redevelopment dispute between Swastik Chambers Owners’ Cooperative Society Ltd. and Corporate Park Business Premises Cooperative Society Ltd. has been decisively closed after the Bombay High Court struck down a second deemed conveyance order. The court ruled that once conveyance is granted and finalized, authorities cannot reopen proceedings to alter or expand land rights. This means the original 2019 conveyance remains valid, while the 2020 order and subsequent conveyance in favour of Corporate Park were quashed. The court also imposed ₹50,000 in personal costs on the official responsible, calling the move beyond jurisdiction and unjustified.
First day on the job ends in fatal fall at Subhash Nagar building
A 52-year-old Chembur resident lost his life on his very first day as a security guard after falling from a fifth-floor platform while inspecting an elevator parking system at a residential building in Subhash Nagar. The incident happened around 7 am when he reportedly lost balance and plunged to the ground floor. He was rushed to Rajawadi Hospital but was declared dead on arrival. Police have registered an accidental death report and begun an investigation into the circumstances of the fall.
Metro work mess triggers protest at Swastik Chambers, clean-up follows
Employees at Swastik Chambers protested against the poor conditions caused by ongoing Metro work around the commercial building, forcing the concerned authorities to step in. The workers flagged that the construction activity had led to unhygienic surroundings, disrupting daily operations. Following the protest, a clean-up was carried out, addressing the immediate issues raised.
Metro finally opens: Mankhurd to Chembur now a 20-minute ride
The long-awaited Metro Line 2B stretch is now operational, cutting travel time between Mankhurd and Chembur to just around 20 minutes. This first phase, covering key stations like Mandale, Mankhurd and Diamond Garden, is expected to ease daily congestion on busy routes and offer a faster alternative to road travel. Ticket fares are expected to stay in the ₹10 to ₹80 range, making it an accessible option for regular commuters now shifting to the metro.
Clear skies and moderate AQI
Chembur saw clear blue skies and light winds through the morning, with air quality staying in the moderate range at an AQI of 76. Conditions remained comfortable overall, though the usual heat persisted, making it a relatively stable start to the day without any major weather disruptions.
Note: Crime and politics stay out of our coverage.
Plan Your Week Right
Any day of the week - Between 11 AM to 8 PM
Rifle shooting at Champion's Shooting Range at FitKshetra (near Chhedanagar Gymkhana) Slots of 1 hour each
Pistol and rifle shooting, multiple slots for individuals and groups.
Register here ₹800 Onwards
Any day of the week - Between 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM & 4 PM to 8 PM
Rifle shooting at Royal Sports Shooting Range (near Chembur Gymkhana) Slots of 1 hour each
Pistol and rifle shooting sessions, solo and duo options available.
Register here ₹700 Onwards
Note: Late arrivals will not be accommodated with extended time.
From 7th to 12th April, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM | 5:30 PM-7:30 PM
Ceramic Hand-Building Workshop for kids and adults at Vasant Vihar Society
Call: +91 85917 44292
Kids: ₹799 | Adults: ₹1,250
On 9th April, Thursday- 7 PM
Ukulele Workshop at Chembur Adagio
Register here ₹1,000
On 11th April, Saturday- 11 AM to12:30 PM
Bhagavad Gita Session at Basil Woods Juniors (Sindhi Society)
Call: 8928772926
Free and Open For Everyone
On 11th April, Saturday- 8 PM
Open Mic at Chembur Adagio
Register here ₹300
On 14th April, Tuesday- 2 PM
Guitar Workshop at Chembur Adagio
Register here ₹1,000
On 14th April, Tuesday- 7 PM
Ukulele Workshop at Chembur Adagio
Register here ₹1,000
Note: We skip indulgence driven events
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