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Gali Mohalla Cricket League (GMCL) Among Six Competing Teams The Final Was Played Between Bandra West Police And Khar Danda Mohalla Team...

Bandra West Tournament Emerges as Pivotal Community Engagement Initiative in Ongoing Nasha Mukti Abhiyaan

*Mumbai, June 21, 2025:* In a powerful reinforcement of Maharashtra’s sustained battle against substance abuse, Mumbai Police and the *Gali Mohalla Cricket League (GMCL)* united at Bandra West Ground on Saturday. The tournament – a strategic community engagement pillar within the state’s *Nasha Mukti Abhiyaan* – drew unprecedented public enthusiasm as six teams competed, embodying a shared commitment to a drug-free future.

*Spiritual leader Baba Inder Preet Singh* framed the gathering’s significance: “Every run scored here writes a new chapter of hope. This pitch is where we reclaim Maharashtra’s soul from addiction’s shadow.” *Aman Bandvi* (Global Midas Capital) affirmed corporate solidarity: “Our streets thrive when youth choose bats over drugs. This investment builds lasting legacies.” *GMCL CEO Raman Gandhi* and *Harmeet Singh* (Pride Academy) announced plans to replicate the initiative statewide.

*Tournament Standouts:* 

Among six competing teams:

The final was played between Bandra West police and Khar Danda Mohalla team, Bandra West police was given 44 runs to chase and felt short  by 18 runs.

*Mohalla Committee Khar Danda* crowned *CHAMPIONS*

*Bandra West Police Warriors* secured *2ND RUNNER-UP*

*Stallion 11* (Girls Thane) claimed *RUNNER-UP*

*DCP Dixit Gedam* emphasized the operational vision: “When officers and citizens share a pitch, we build trust that isolates peddlers. This is proactive policing at its finest.” Senior officers including *ACP Adhikarao Pol, **Sanjeev Dhumal Senior Police Inspector Khar Police station Mumbai, **Sanjay Marathe Senior Police Inspector Bandra Police station Mumbai, and **Vaibhav katkar Police Inspector (crime) Khar Police station Mumbai * led the engagement.

*GMCL  – supported by core team **Imtiaz Shaikh, Suraj Palkar, Munaf Amirali Javed Shaikh, Rauf Shaikh, Sandeep, and **Coach Shashank* – declared: “Through cricket’s unifying power, we’ll transform every gully into a beacon of resistance against drugs. This is just the beginning.”

*Guest of Honour Princess Asharaja Gaekwad of Baroda* inspired attendees: “From palaces to playgrounds, we stand as one. Let these victories ignite communities where hope overpowers dope.”

Corporate champions

*Dr Shakil Saifi(Chairman World Peace Harmony)

*Mr Anil Sharma (Film Director)

*Mr Ravi G Bhattarai (Head Post Production Television Balaji Tele Films Limited)

*Mr Rizwan Khan (Chairman of IFET INDO FRANCE)

*Mr Giriraj Lad (General Manager HN Reliance)

*Mr Rupesh Paul ( Film Director)

Gali Mohalla Cricket League (GMCL) Among Six Competing Teams The Final Was Played Between Bandra West Police And Khar Danda Mohalla Team

The Gali Mohalla Cricket League (GMCL) Signing A Historic Alliance With The Maharashtra Police To Combat Drug Addiction Through Sports...

“Gali Mohalla Cricket League (Gmcl) Revolutionizes Grassroots Cricket With 500 Teams, 5500 Players, 5000 Matches & Inr 10 Per Match, Valued At Inr 45,000 Crore; Gmcl & Maharashtra Police Collaborate For Nasha Mukti Drive”

Mumbai, June 14: The Gali Mohalla Cricket League (GMCL) today unveiled its ambitious plans to revolutionize grassroots cricket in Mumbai, signing a historic alliance with the Maharashtra Police to combat drug addiction through sports.

Addressing the press conference at the Country Club in Andheri, Baba Inder Preet Singh, Spiritual Head of the Satkarmic Mission, emphasized the need to empower youth for nation development. “GMCL is a movement for change, focused on de-addiction and guiding directionless youth to work at grassroots,” he said.

Aman Bandvi, Director of Global Middas Capital Fund, highlighted the importance of impact investments in building strong nations. “Our focus is on mitigating real-world challenges through sports, and cricket is a powerful medium for transition,” he said. “We are committed to measuring the impact of GMCL and creating a lasting difference in the lives of young people.”

Harmeet Singh, Director of GMCL and Pride Academy, spoke about the league’s focus on fitness, mental resilience, and nurturing bright minds through alliances with schools, colleges, and institutions. Raman Gandhi, CEO of GMCL, emphasized the league’s commitment to scouting talent from the streets and providing a platform for young cricketers to shine.

The GMCL Maharashtra team, comprising Suraj Palkar, Sandeep Maghade, Rizvan Khan, Shashank Yadav, Haraksha Tambe, Imtiaz Shaikh, Munaf Amirali, Rauf Shaikh, Javed Shaikh, and Haresh Acharekar, was present at the press conference, adding to the excitement of the league’s launch.

The teams register with a registration fee of INR 1100. Prize money of INR 11 Lakhs, including INR 5 Lakhs for runners-up. Each team will play a minimum of 10 matches, with a prize pool that also includes a 1-year sponsorship for training. The registration fee works out to approximately INR 10 per match.

The league’s inaugural matches will be held at Khar Gymkhana, organized in collaboration with the Maharashtra Police, further solidifying the partnership between GMCL and the police department in their Nasha Mukti initiatives.

The league projects a minimum of 500 teams, 5500 players, and 5000 matches in Mumbai, underscoring its commitment to promoting grassroots cricket and creating a lasting impact on the lives of young people. Registrations are now open for the four zones covering Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Thane, and Raigad.

   

The Gali Mohalla Cricket League (GMCL) Registrations Are Now Open For The Four Zones Covering Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Thane, And Raigad

मालदीप में राघव नय्यर ने आफताब शिवदासानी के साथ मिलकर खेला फुटबॉल मैच...

आईडी247 प्रेजेंट इंटरनेशनल टूरनिवाल का आयोजन मालदीप में किया गया। एशिया का पहला इंटरनेशनल सेलेब्रिटी फुटबॉल टूर्नामेंट हैं। जिसमें देश व विदेश के कई फिल्मी सितारों ने भाग लिया था। जिसमें बॉलीवुड फिल्म जगत से अभिनेता आफताब शिवदासानी, रोहित रॉय, शरमन जोशी जैसे कई सेलेब्स नजर आए। वही इस टूर्नामेंट में बॉलीवुड की खूबसूरत अभिनेत्री उर्वशी रौतेला फिल्मी सितारों का उत्साह बढ़ाती हुई नजर आई। इन सब बातों के इतर एक अभिनेता ने सभी का ध्यान अपनी ओर खींचा है और वो अभिनेता है राघव नय्यर। अब आप सोच रहे है कि वो कैसे तो वो ऐसे कि राघव नय्यर एक भोजपुरी फ़िल्म अभिनेता है। जिन्होंने अपनी पहली ही भोजपुरी फ़िल्म ‘हल्फा मचाइके गईल’ से इंडस्ट्री को हिला के रख दिया था। इन्होंने भोजपुरी इंडस्ट्री के बड़े सितारे दिनेश लाल यादव, पवन सिंह, रानी चटर्जी के साथ काम किया है। अब इस टूरनिवाल में राघव के शामिल होने से इस बात का अंदाजा लगाया जा सकता है कि राघव की फिल्म जगत में कितने पॉपुलर हैं। टूरनिवाल का आयोजन नेशनल स्टेडियम माले में किया गया था। इस मौके पर राघव नय्यर ने कहा कि फुटबॉल मैच बहुत ही उत्साहजनक रहा। हमारे और विदेशी सितारों के बीच हुए इस मैच में कोई टीम नहीं जीत पाई थी मैच टाई हो गया। फिर भी माले सरकार के द्वारा सभी आये सितारों को स्मृति चिन्ह और उपहार दिए गए हैं। वही सरकार के द्वारा हमारे अफरा तफरी की भी व्यवस्था की गई थी। माले के दिन मुझे हमेशा याद रहेंगे।

मालदीप से आने के बाद राघव ने भोजपुरी सुपरस्टार पवन सिंह से मुलाकात की। और उनके साथ अजने आगामी प्रोजेक्ट के बारे में चर्चा की। साथ ही आपको बता दें कि दोनों की आगामी भोजपुरी फिल्म याराना रिलीज होने वाली है। जिसकी शूटिंग लंदन हुई थी। फिल्म में राघव का बेहद ही स्ट्रॉग कैरेक्टर है। फिल्म जल्द ही सिनेमाघरों में दस्तक देगी।

 

मालदीप में राघव नय्यर ने आफताब शिवदासानी के साथ मिलकर खेला फुटबॉल मैच

Dr Niranjan Hiranandani Honours Swimming Champions Of Forest Swimming Club By Giving Appreciation Certificate In Mumbai...

Students Of Forest Swimming Club of Shri P M Reddy were Honoured with Appreciation Certificate In Mumbai by Dr Niranjan Hiranandani in a lavish Award ceremony held at Hiranandani Business Park, Powai, Mumbai.

HONOR AWARD

*           Aryan Dadiala

Aryan has created 2 World Records in Nov 2022.

1) Youngest swimmer to swim Chapora Fort To Panjim Jetty at Goa.

2) Fastest swimmer to swim Chapora Fort To Panjim Jetty a

distance of 32 kms covered in 05 Hour 36 Minutes 40 Seconds with a cause “SAY NO TO DRUGS”

He has won a silver medal at “Stuttgart International Swimming Championships” Germany.

He is a brand ambassador of ‘Spire Institute Academy’ Ohio USA since 2018. He was declared state champion at the 2022 Haryana state championship. He has represented the state of Haryana at multiple national meets.

*           Apeksha Fernandes

First female swimmer from India to qualify for finals in 200 butterfly at Junior World Championships at Peru. India’s best swimmer at the 48th Junior National Aquatic Championship 2022 with India best time in all 5 events she took part Bhubaneshwar. Only Indian to break 5 records in a single meet . She has multiple new meet records at various state & national swim championships. She was declared the best swimmer three consecutive year at the Junior Nationals &  also at the Senior nationals in 2021.

She won 3 gold & 2 sliver medals at the South Asian Games & 2 silver medals at the Asian Age Group Games in the past.

She represented India at the WORLD SCHOOL GAMES & MARE NOSTRUM in France 2022.

Excellence With NMR AWARD

*           Aaryan Bhosale.

Is amongst the earliest students of Dr Reddy (2013) at Forest Club and started winning medals within 6  months of intensive training.

Won the first medal for the Forest swim club at the CCI club competition after which Forest club was known throughout Mumbai amongst swimming fraternity.

In 2014, he broke many records in State Level Competitions and District level.  Aaryan won many Medals at National level in 2015 and 2016.

Aaryan Bhosale continues to win medals and break records at district,  state, national & Inter University competitions.

He won a Gold Medal in 200 Mtrs backstroke in an international event at Thailand in the past

His National Record in 200mtr backstroke made in 2017 continues to stand in his name even after 6 years.

He created a new meet record in 200 butterfly event at the GMAAA Senior Meet 2022.

*           Anannya Nayak.

Anannya was declared the fastest girl swimmer in the girls under 14 age group with 1 gold, 1 silver & 2 bronze medals at the 48th Junior National Aquatic Championship 2022.

She was selected to represent Maharashtra at the 75th Senior National Aquatic Championship 2022 where she was the youngest swimmer in the relay team & bagged 3 silver & 1 bronze medals.

She has created 3 new meet records at the recently concluded CISCE & GMAAA events.

Also awarded best swimmer trophy at the GMAAA Junior meet & was also declared the individual champion at the CISCE national meet & GMAAA Senior & lower age group meet.

She won multiple medals at the Khelo India Junior Women Swimming Series

*           Laksh Puri

A National Medalist at the School Games Federation of India. Laksh created a record in the 100m Butterfly event at the GMAA senior meet, Apart from this, Laksh also won the Best Swimmer Runners Up Championship at the same meet. He has represented Maharashtra at the 75th Senior Nationals and the highly prestigious, 36th National Games, held at Assam and Gujarat respectively this year.

*           Aanika Bhatia

Declared National Champion (BEST SWIMMER) at the Sub Junior Nationals Aquatic Championship 2022 at Rajkot in the girls under 11 age group. She bagged 5 Gold medals , 1 Bronze Medal  and Championship trophy  in group 3 girl & she created  2 NMR in this year

*           Shwet Poojary

Individual champion at the CISCE swimming nationals 2022 held at Bangalore.

He broke a 23 year old record in the 100 meters breaststroke event at the 35th Otters Club Open Swim Gala 2022.

He has also won multiple medals this year at various district, state & national swim meets.

He has also represented Maharashtra in the Junior Nationals held at Bhubaneshwar 2022.

*           Shruti Swamy

She bagged 5 Gold medals across all her Individual Events at the recently concluded GMAAA senior meet and broke the record in 100m Breast Stroke in the MSSA Swim Meet.

She has represented Maharashtra in the Junior Nationals held at Bhubaneshwar 2022. She bagged a silver & bronze medal in the relay event at this meet.

She also represented Maharashtra at the Senior Nationals at Guwahati.

She was declared BEST SWIMMER at the ISSO National Games.

She won multiple medals at the Khelo India Junior Women Swimming Series 2022.

*           Nishtaa Shetty.

She is the youngest & most promising upcoming swimmer at Forest club.

She has multiple medals at various district, state meet.

She also represented Maharashtra at the sub junior nationals in 2021 at Bangalore.

Declared individual champion at the following events. Yeshwantrao Chavan Maharashtra state swimming competition & Derwan youth games Chiplun.

Bettered the existing record in 50 mts breaststroke and 100 mts back stroke in GMAAA sub junior meet.

EXCELLENCE  By Alphabetical Order

*           Aanchal Yadav

Aanchal has represented the state of Maharashtra at the junior nationals at Bhubaneshwar in 2022 & at the CISCE nationals in Bangalore. She secured 2nd place in ICSE zonal for 50,100 & 200 breaststroke and selected for Nationals. She won Gold in 100 meter breaststroke at the MSSA and DSO swim meets. She has represented Maharashtra at the nationals in the past.

*           Aarya Bhatia.

Aarya Bhatia is currently one of the Best   distance Swimmer in Group II Girls in MAHARASHTRA. She Won a Bronze in 48th Junior Nationals  Aquatic Championship 2022 in relay event for MAHARASHTRA.

She won 3 gold & 1 silver medals at the Maharashtra State Selection Trials 2022.

In CISCE swim meet she Won 1 Silver and 1 Bronze medal. She created 2 BMR  in this year.

*           Ananya Nadar   

Qualified for AISM nationals in 800 freestyle.

Came 2nd in Goa swimathon 2022. Qualified for DSO zonals.

Came 3rd in open water swimming championship

*           Dhriti Yogesh Ahirwal

National Bronze Medalist from Palghar district in the year 2021.

She is the youngest and the only swimmer to have represented the district at the 36th National Games Khelo India Youth Games, Senior Nationals and the Junior Nationals.

She won Gold in 200m butterfly Khelo India Junior Womens Series.

At the CBSE South Zone 2 Swimming Competition she won Gold in 200m butterfly,  Silver in 100m butterfly & 200m Individual Medley

*           Kavish Desai

Has secured 1st place in 200m IM at DSO (Mumbai District) 2022.

Has secured 2nd place in 100m and 200m back stroke at DSO (Mumbai District)

He has won multiple medals at district & state meets in the past.

*           Nirmayee Ambetkar

Won 1st Position in 200 fly & 2nd Position in 100 Fly at Khelo India Jr.Women Series 2.

She bagged 1st position in 200FLY,100FLY and 200 FR at the DSO event.

Represented the district at the state selection trials in 2022.

*           Tannishtha Nair

Tannishtha bagged the Individual Championship at the CISCE Nationals, 2022 in the under 17 Girls Category.

She also bagged first positions in the 50 metre and 100 metre butterfly events at the Maharashtra State Trials, 2022. She represented Maharashtra & won a medal in relay at the Junior National Aquatic Meet 2022.

*           Yashvi Pradeep Kharat

A national silver & bronze medalist at the 2021 junior nationals.

She secured medals at Khelo India Junior Women’s Series round 1 & 2 2022. She secured 2nd place in 50, 100 & 200 breaststroke.

She represented Maharashtra at the Khelo India Youth Games 2022.

At the DSO district event she secured 1st place in 50m, 100m, 200m breaststroke. She has qualified for the SFI Open national ranking championship 2022 in the 50, 100 & 200 breaststroke events to be held later this month.

MERIT In Alphabetical Order

*           Akansha Rawat

Started training under Dr Reddy since the past 9 months. She being the youngest in the age group she swims with the older & advanced swimmers in all the events. She has made her mark by securing 2nd position in 100 backstroke & 100 freestyle event at the DSO. We look forward to her winning more achievements in the coming years.

*           Ayanna Kumar

Won gold medal in 50 m butterfly stroke in CISCE Regional swimming championship and qualified for Nationals held at Bangalore this year after two years break due to Pandemic in her swimming practice. She secured 1st place in 50m Butterfly stroke, 2nd place in 50m breast stroke and 50m freestyle in DSO.

*        Darsh Sherawat

Gave his personal best and was placed 4th in 100m and 200m Backstroke at the KVS NATIONAL SWIMMING COMPETITION Darsh

Placed 1st and selected for Divisional meet for 200m Backstroke at the DSO meet.

*           Fateh Singh Chahal

Fateh is a bronze medalist at the Sub Junior Nationals 2019. He has won multiple medals at the state & district level swim meets.

At the recently conducted MSSA meet he bagged 2nd Position in 100mtrs Back Stroke. In the DSO meet he secured 1st Position in 50mtrs Free Style & Backstroke & 2nd Position in 50mtrs Butterfly.

*         Myra Gaba

While Myra’s interests include playing the piano, singing and theatre, her love for swimming has been nurtured by Reddy Sir and the 13 year old – within little over a year of training with Reddy Sir has a collection of 6 medals including a gold.

*        Vivaan Sethi

Vivaan has secured 1st position in 50 m butterfly in the CISCE Games held in August 2022, besides getting a 3rd place in the same stroke in the MSSA competition held last month.

He also secured 2nd position in 50 m freestyle, backstroke and 3rd position in 50 m butterfly in the DSO Meet held last month.

He represented Maharashtra at the SFI Nationals in 2019.

Dr Niranjan Hiranandani Honours Swimming Champions Of Forest Swimming Club By Giving Appreciation Certificate In Mumbai

वर्ल्ड रिकॉर्ड होल्डर स्विमिंग चैंपियन समुद्रजेता आर्यन सुरजीत ददियाला को डॉ. निरंजन हीरानंदानी ने दिया विशेष सम्मान...

मुंबई के रहने वाले मात्र इक्कीस वर्ष के युवा तैराक समुद्रजेता आर्यन सुरजीत दादिलाला ने स्विमिंग के क्षेत्र में वर्ल्ड रिकॉर्ड बनाकर अपने मातापिता, गुरु और देश का नाम सारी दुनिया मे रौशन किया है। उनकी इस उपलब्धि पर हीरानंदानी ग्रुप के चेयरमैन और मैनेजिंग डायरेक्टर डॉक्टर निरंजन हीरानंदानी ने एक भव्य समारोह में उन्हें प्रशस्ति पत्र देकर सम्मानित किया। स्विमिंग चैंपियन आर्यन सुरजीत दादिलाला ने मिस्टर हीरानंदानी से ऑनर पाकर अपनी अद्भुत खुशी जाहिर की। इस अवसर पर आर्यन के पिता, उनके गुरु फॉरेस्ट क्लब के श्री पी एम रेड्डी भी उपस्थित थे। इस फंक्शन में कई स्विमिंग चैंपियन को सर्टिफिकेट से नवाजा गया।

बता दें कि गोवा में चपोरा किले से पंजिम जेट्टी तक 32 किलोमीटर की दूरी आर्यन ने तैर कर तय की थी और इस तरह उन्होंने  एक विश्व रिकॉर्ड क्रिएट किया। इस कारनामे की चर्चा दुनिया भर में हो रही है।

डॉक्टर निरंजन हीरानंदानी ने कहा कि पी एम रेड्डी ने फॉरेस्ट क्लब हीरानंदानी गार्डन में दस वर्षों में बहुत सारे चैंपियंस बनाए हैं। लोकल, स्टेट, नेशनल, इंटरनेशनल चैंपियन, लोग यहां तैराकी सीखने आते हैं और स्विमिंग करने आते हैं। बच्चे यहां आकर अनुशासन सीखते हैं और देश को आगे लाने के बारे में सोचते हैं।

आर्यन सुरजीत दादिलाला ने यह ट्रॉफी लेकर कहा कि मैं बेहद गौरवांवित महसूस कर रहा हूँ कि मुझे यह ट्रॉफी डॉ निरंजन हीरानंदानी जी के हाथों मिली। मैं अपने पिता जी, कोच को शुक्रिया कहना चाहता हूं जिन्होंने मुझे काफी सपोर्ट किया। मैं कॉज़ के लिए तैराकी करता हूँ और ड्रग्स के विरुद्ध अपनी बात रखता हूँ।

आर्यन ने आगे कहा कि जब मैं 12 साल का था तब स्विमिंग प्रोफेशनली शुरू किया था। मैं बहुत मोटा था, और फिट रहने के लिए तैराकी स्टार्ट की जो मेरा जुनून बन गया। अगले साल 2023 में ब्राजील में मैं एक कॉज़ के लिए स्विमिंग करूंगा। स्विमिंग दरअसल एक मेंटल गेम है, आपको मेंटली फिट रहना भी जरूरी है। मुझे और रेकॉर्डज़ तोड़ने हैं और भारत का ओलंपिक में प्रतिनिधित्व करना मेरा सपना है।

आर्यन के पिता ने बताया कि आर्यन काफी भाग्यशाली हैं कि रेड्डी सर ने उन्हें ट्रेनिंग देने की हामी भरी और आज आर्यन कहाँ हैं आप देख सकते हैं। हम रेड्डी जी के शुक्रगुजार हैं। उनके सिखाने का तरीका काफी अलग है। आम तौर पर कोच बच्चों पर काफी प्रेशर डाल देते हैं मगर वह ऐसा नहीं करते। हम डॉ निरंजन हीरानंदानी और फॉरेस्ट क्लब के सभी स्टाफ के भी आभारी हैं।

श्री पी एम रेड्डी ने बताया कि आर्यन में आत्मविश्वास बहुत है। वह मेरे बेहतरीन स्टूडेंट्स में से एक हैं और मुझे उनपर गर्व है। वह “नो ड्रग्स” के सन्देश को युवाओं तक पहुंचाने का काम कर रहे हैं जो बड़ी बात है।

फॉरेस्ट क्लब के श्री पी एम रेड्डी की तकनीकी सहायता के साथ आर्यन ने प्रशिक्षण श्री राहुल चिपलूणकर द्वारा ली।

  

वर्ल्ड रिकॉर्ड होल्डर स्विमिंग चैंपियन समुद्रजेता आर्यन सुरजीत ददियाला को डॉ. निरंजन हीरानंदानी ने दिया विशेष सम्मान

Mumbai’s Young Boy Samudrajeta Aryan Surjeet Dadilala Created A World Record. He Swam A Distance Of 32 Kilometers From Chapora Fort To Panjim Jetty In Goa....

Samudrajeta Aryan Surjeet Dadilala, a 21 year old young boy from Mumbai has created a world record. He swam a distance of 32 kilometers from Chapora Fort to Panjim Jetty in Goa. He has created this world record on 20th November 2022.

The event was planned and trained by Mr. Rahul Chiplunkar with technical expertise of Mr. PM Reddy of Forest Club and the event was piloted by Mr. Subodh Sule.

The event was observed and confirmed by the Goa Swimming Association, affiliated by the Goa Olympic Association and the Swimming Federation of India.

Shri Govind Gaude, Hon’ble Sports Minister of Goa appreciated the efforts of Aryan, facilitated him for becoming the world record holder and wished him all the best for his bright future.

Hon’ble Sports Minister has specially appreciated the cause and appealed to all the young generation to follow the footsteps of Aryan.

Despite constant difficulties coming his way, Aryan swam with confidence and shown true courage to spread the message of “say no to drugs”. Although the jelly fish bites in route, he was still swimming. Jelly fish are poisonous fish found in the sea, but Aryan’s focus was on his goal.

In this way, Aryan of Mumbai Maharashtra has brought laurels to India by making this record at the international level. This champion player Aryan is getting a lot of wishes for his wonderful achievement.

   

Mumbai’s Young Boy Samudrajeta Aryan Surjeet Dadilala Created A World Record. He Swam A Distance Of 32 Kilometers From Chapora Fort To Panjim Jetty In Goa.