Regular supply of alphonso mangoes from the Konkan region has hit the market from this week with 10,000 to 12,000 crates arriving daily at Vashi's APMC wholesale yard. Supplies from Sindhudurg dominate the market and are hovering in the range of Rs 1,500 to Rs 4,000.
Late producer Nitin Manmohan passed away at the Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital in Vashi, Navi Mumbai. He was admitted to the hospital on December 3 after having a severe heart attack. His health had stabilized after a few days.
Fire broke out at the fruits market in Agriculture Produce Market Committee (APMC) in Turbhe. Seven fire engines have been sent by Vashi and Koparkhairane fire stations. The fire spread to around 15 to 20 gallas in the market due to flammable items like wooden cartons, papers, dry grass and others.
The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation will start its first medical post-graduate college in 2023. The civic body would use the furniture and other equipment purchased during the pandemic for the medical college. The students studying in this college will also get an opportunity to work with municipal hospitals in Vashi and Nerul.
