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  by Bhavna SJ  Alleged Prohibited encroachments, unauthorised land filling, obstruction of natural water channels and indiscriminate dumping of construction debris and municipal waste has come to light within the restricted zone surrounding the Indian Air Force (IAF) Station and Lohegaon Airport in Pune. The issue has raised significant concerns over national security, aviation safety, environmental degradation and possible violations of defence regulations. According to information available, illegal encroachments have continued unabated despite repeated representations made by the Indian Air Force (IAF) to various civic and administrative authorities. Reports indicate that the IAF has repeatedly written to the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC), Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA) and the District Collector, Pune, seeking immediate intervention to remove encroachments, clear illegally dumped construction debris and restore the area’s natural drainage system...

  by Bhavna SJ   Navi Mumbai, June 23, 2026:  SVKM’s Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS), School of Business Management (SBM), welcomed the MBA Batch of 2026–28 at its Navi Mumbai campus through an orientation program that marked the beginning of their management education journey. The program brought together students enrolled in the MBA introducing them to SBM’s academic ecosystem, industry-oriented learning approach, leadership development framework, and future-focused curriculum. Designed to facilitate a seamless transition into the rigors of management education, the Foundation Programme offers students a comprehensive overview of academic expectations, experiential learning opportunities, industry engagement initiatives, student support systems, and the values that define the SBM experience. The program aims to equip students with the mindset, skills, and perspectives required to thrive in an increasingly dynamic, technology-driven business environ...