Beaches, riverfronts in Raigad to observe night curfew; Janjira fort also closed till Jan 2
Given the coastal district s proximity to Mumbai, Thane and Pune, beaches in Raigad, mainly Alibaug, Murud and Shrivardhan, are expected to see a number of tourist arrivals for Christmas and New Year celebrations. December 26, 2020 2:26:58 am
The order also stated that the Superintendent of Police, Raigad, also suggested that this would help in preventing the infection as well as any law and order issues. (File)
PEOPLE REDRAWING New Year’s plans after the state government imposed a night curfew till January 5 will also have to strike out beaches in Alibaug and Mandwa or Janjira Fort in Raigad district from their options.
No wetlands in Uran, says Raigad collector
In September 2017, the Union environment ministry had notified the new Wetland (Conservation and Management) Rules, replacing the 2010 norms. The new rules do not incorporate wetlands in coastal regulation zones (CRZ) and de-recognised salt pans as wetlands. December 10, 2020 3:09:35 am
Raigad District Collector Nidhi Choudhari (Facebook@@collector.raigad)
Responding to a proposal to declare sites in Uran, including Panje, Bhendkhal and Belpada, as wetlands, Raigad District Collector Nidhi Choudhari has told a Bombay High Court-appointed Mangrove and Wetland Committee that there are no wetlands in Uran, Navi Mumbai.
In a meeting held on November 2, the Konkan divisional commissioner had directed Choudhary to prepare a proposal to declare Panje at Uran in Navi Mumbai as a wetland.