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Kalyan MP Shrikant Shinde has directed the KDMC to transform two major hospitals into 500-bed multi-speciality facilities with medical colleges. The MP also announced the resolution of a long-pending water crisis in 27 villages within six months, backed by additional funding. Discussions also covered the Ring Road project, urban redevelopment, and a SATIS-style infrastructure project for dombivli East.

As the monsoon season nears, the Kalyan-dombivli Municipal Corporation (KDMC) is issuing notices to residents in 225 "extremely dangerous" buildings, urging them to vacate. This safety measure aims to prevent untoward incidents during heavy rains, with civic teams inspecting and monitoring vulnerable structures across the twin-city.

Two shocking sexual assault cases involving 16-year-old girls have emerged in dombivli, with both victims discovering their pregnancies only after the crimes. Accused Shubham Saroj, known to one victim from coaching classes, and Kaju Nishad, who fled to Uttar Pradesh, have been arrested. Both face charges under BNS and POCSO.

Eight-year-old Eva Sanvi Dinesh Parte from dombivli achieved a remarkable feat by completing a 17-km open sea swim from Atal Setu to Gateway of India in under three hours. Despite facing challenging conditions like darkness, strong winds, and pollution, the young swimmer demonstrated exceptional determination.

Kalyan-dombivli Municipal Corporation Deputy Mayor Rahul Damle has voiced strong disapproval regarding the delayed provision of essential facilities, including security guards and official vehicles, to civic committee chairpersons. He highlighted the disparity, noting that deputy municipal commissioners receive these amenities while elected representatives in key positions are overlooked, hindering the committees' smooth functioning.

Kalyan-dombivli is breathing easier thanks to the Municipal Corporation's proactive pollution control. Innovative outdoor air purifiers and mist fountains are actively cleaning the air at busy junctions. Strict dust management at construction sites, alongside specialized cleaning machines, are contributing to AQI levels consistently staying below 100, often in the 'good' range.

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A 30-year-old man, Rajaram Ramdularam Bharti, allegedly died by suicide in dombivli after a family dispute. He reportedly locked his wife and children in a room before hanging himself in the kitchen. Neighbours intervened, rescuing the family and discovering the man. He was declared dead at a hospital. Police are investigating the incident.

Kalyan's traffic congestion is set to ease as authorities complete the final girder launch for the longest of three flyovers under the Station Area Traffic Improvement Scheme. This 1,125-metre UHPFRC flyover, utilizing advanced Malaysian technology, is nearing completion and expected to significantly decongest the busy station area.