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Over a month later, Khadakwasla irrigation division requests machinery to clear hyacinth from Baby Canal

The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) health department had written to the PMC environment department in the last week of December 2024, highlighting the problem of water hyacinth choking the Baby Canal

Meanwhile, the Khadakwasla irrigation division claimed that removing the hyacinth and keeping the water in canals and rivers clean is the PMC’s responsibility. (HT PHOTO)

Pune

Published on Feb 19, 2025 05:26 AM IST

BySiddharth Gadkari

Power cut affects 1 lakh consumers in parts of Pune

A minor fault in Pirangut-Kandalgaon tower line disrupted power supply to 14 substations affecting 1.42 lakh consumers for about 35 minutes on Monday

Pune

Published on Feb 18, 2025 08:16 AM IST

BySiddharth Gadkari

PMC staff to monitor water tankers to prevent theft

Tankers are provided by the civic body in areas where water is not supplied by the municipal corporation. PMC operates 200 tankers, including private contractor tankers, each with a 10,000-litre capacity

Every tanker makes five to six trips per day and records of these tankers are maintained at nine tanker points across the city. (HT)

Pune

Published on Feb 17, 2025 05:10 AM IST

BySiddharth Gadkari

PMRDA to develop 15 key interchanges connecting Ring Road within & outside Pune, Pimpri-Chinchwad

As part of this plan, three new roads will be constructed connecting Chandkhed to Kasarsai, Mutha Top to Urawade, and Nighoje to Moi to enhance transport infrastructure in the region

The Ring Road within the PMRDA limits will pass through nine talukas including Maval, Khed, Shirur, Haveli, Daund, Purandar, Bhor, Velhe and Mulshi. Plans are afoot to construct new interchanges to enhance connectivity. (HT PHOTO)

Pune

Published on Feb 17, 2025 05:08 AM IST

BySiddharth Gadkari

Maha-Metro urges PMRDA to consider its underground route while planning Katraj-Yerawada tunnel

Last week, chief minister Devendra Fadnavis granted in-principle approval for PMRDA’s proposed underground twin-tunnel project, which aims to ease traffic between the northern and southern parts of the city

Fadnavis, who chaired the meeting, emphasised the use of modern technology and directed officials to expedite the submission of a Detailed Project Report (DPR). (HT )

Pune

Published on Feb 17, 2025 05:06 AM IST

BySiddharth Gadkari

TOD meters threaten zero electricity bills under PM Surya Ghar Scheme, say consumers

Consumers rue that TOD has failed Centre’s Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Yojana to install solar systems in one crore homes to reduce electricity bills to zero Earlier, consumers who had put up solar systems at home had to only pay for units used more than generated under solar power

Pune

Published on Feb 16, 2025 08:46 AM IST

BySiddharth Gadkari, Pune

PMRDA to invest ₹47 crore in nine religious centres in Pune region

he project will enhance connectivity and provide modern facilities by installing solar systems and constructing parking lots, shelter sheds, drinking water facilities, toilets, and access roads

Pune

Published on Feb 16, 2025 06:40 AM IST

BySiddharth Gadkari

PMRDA proposes projects worth ₹67 crore to boost tourism across region

PMRDA has proposed projects worth ₹67 crore to enhance connectivity to major tourist destinations across the region

PMRDA has identified nine popular tourist spots located in the Maval, Haveli and Mulshi talukas. (HT)

Pune

Published on Feb 15, 2025 08:28 AM IST

BySiddharth Gadkari

UDCPR rules implemented in PMRDA area for better development

Chief minister Fadnavis and deputy chief ministers Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar expressed a positive attitude toward its implementation

The UDCPR rules were introduced four years ago to bring uniformity in construction regulations across Maharashtra (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Pune

Published on Feb 14, 2025 05:58 AM IST

BySiddharth Gadkari

Traffic relief for Sinhagad Road: two flyovers to open in March and May

The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) is completing these projects under chief minister Devendra Fadnavis’ 100-day, seven-point program

This will provide relief to nearly 6-7 lakh daily commuters on this busy road. (HT PHOTO)

Pune

Published on Feb 14, 2025 05:26 AM IST

BySiddharth Gadkari

ASI begins preservation of Peshwa-era paintings at Pune’s Shaniwar Wada

Gajanan Madaware, senior conservationist at ASI Pune, said the restoration work began last week and will take about one and a half months to complete

In 2021, the then-Mayor Mukta Tilak had written to the ASI’s Delhi office, requesting the restoration of Shaniwar Wada. In response, on November 8, 2021, Union minister G Kishan Reddy informed Tilak that the conservation and restoration of the fort wall had been initiated. (HT PHOTO)

Pune

Published on Feb 13, 2025 08:38 AM IST

BySiddharth Gadkari

PMC begins development of social reformers Mahatma Jyotiba Phule and Savitribai Phule monument

Last week, deputy chief minister and urban development minister Eknath Shinde called a meeting and approved the expansion of the monument dedicated to Jyotiba and Savitribai Phule

Thereafter, the PMC approved the proposal for expansion of the monument in the standing committee on Tuesday, and the same has been pushed to the general body meeting for final approval. (HT PHOTO)

Pune

Published on Feb 13, 2025 06:24 AM IST

BySiddharth Gadkari

CM gives in-principle approval to Yerawada-Katraj twin underground tunnel

The proposed underground route, expected to be built using twin-tunnel technology, will considerably ease traffic movement between the northern and southern parts of the city If completed on time, the tunnel will offer much-needed relief to commuters

CM Fadnavis who chaired the meeting emphasised the use of modern technology in the project and instructed officials to submit a plan at the earliest. (HT PHOTO)

Pune

Published on Feb 13, 2025 06:18 AM IST

BySiddharth Gadkari

MSEDCL employee assaulted over illegal power disconnection in Uruli Kanchan

The injured employee has been admitted to the hospital, and a case has been registered at Uruli Kanchan police station

During further inspection, tenant Kamlesh Uttam Londhe confronted the employees. He abused them and questioned their authority to investigate. (HT PHOTO)

Pune

Published on Feb 13, 2025 05:38 AM IST

BySiddharth Gadkari

E-bike feeder service to improve metro connectivity

Pune Metro signed a Memorandum of Understating (MoU) with TS Switch E-Ride Pvt Ltd on Monday to introduce the e-bike services at key metro stations

To use the service, commuters will have to download the app, complete KYC verification using a government-issued photo ID or address proof such as an electricity bill, and register. (HT PHOTO)

Pune

Published on Feb 12, 2025 06:16 AM IST

BySiddharth Gadkari

Trust objects to extension of Katraj-Swargate underground metro route

The trust fears that metro construction beneath the site could pose a threat to the Samadhi and temple premises

The trust demanded that the track be routed away from the temple, and the monastery. (HT PHOTO)

Pune

Published on Feb 12, 2025 06:14 AM IST

BySiddharth Gadkari

PMC to hand over JM Road parking lot to Pune Metro

The parking lot, built at a cost of ₹2.5 crore, has been lying unused for several years due to lack of maintenance and repairs. The decision was approved by PMC’s rent and security deposit determination committee

Pune

Published on Feb 10, 2025 07:14 AM IST

BySiddharth Gadkari

PMRDA speeds up inner ring road project, land acquisition to begin in 13 villages

PMRDA has fast-tracked the inner ring road project and proposed acquiring 115 hectares in 13 villages

Pune

Published on Feb 09, 2025 06:26 AM IST

BySiddharth Gadkari

Supply of untreated dam water raises concerns, small purification plant proposed

According to civic officials, a water purification plant with a capacity of one million litres per day (MLD) is being considered for these areas

Prithviraj said that while GBS cases have been reported before, the sudden rise in cases is being investigated. NIV has recommended collecting larger water samples—two litres instead of 100 millilitres—and storing them for longer durations. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Pune

Published on Feb 06, 2025 07:20 AM IST

BySiddharth Gadkari

MLA Patil requests ₹150 crore from deputy CM to ease Kothrud traffic

As per the PMC road department officials, there are more than 50 missing links located in Kothrud constituency, including Kothrud, Baner, Pashan, Sutarwadi, Warje and Karve Road areas

Kothrud MLA Chandrakant Patil met deputy chief Minister and finance minister Ajit Pawar at Mantralaya on Wednesday. (HT PHOTO)

Pune

Published on Feb 06, 2025 07:14 AM IST

BySiddharth Gadkari

Mohol proposes Katraj-Hinjewadi, Kharadi-Airport metro lines

Mohol asked Pune municipal commissioner Rajendra Bhosale to prepare the DPR proposal at the meeting on Wednesday. Maha-Metro managing director Shravan Hardikar was present

The minister has also proposed a metro line through double-decker flyover to facilitate traffic flow on Vanaz to Chandani Chowk route. (HT PHOTO)

Pune

Published on Feb 06, 2025 06:20 AM IST

BySiddharth Gadkari

PMRDA to target roadside unauthorised constructions on Satara, Solapur stretches

The authority’s unauthorised construction and removal department has demolished 416 illegal structures in the past seven days

Pune

Published on Feb 06, 2025 06:10 AM IST

BySiddharth Gadkari

Shivajinagar, and Deccan areas to face power cuts on Thursday

As per the statement issued by MSETCL, as part of the Shivajinagar-Hinjewadi Metro construction, MSETCL is carrying out work on 132 KV underground power lines in the area

To complete this task, the power supply to three major high-voltage substations—Ganeshkhind, Chinchwad, and GKRS Kothrud—will be turned off. (HT PHOTO)

Pune

Published on Feb 05, 2025 05:26 AM IST

BySiddharth Gadkari

PMRDA launches initiative for citizens to inspect housing projects

PMRDA launches initiative for citizens to inspect affordable housing projects in Moshi, with free bus services for visits to ensure quality transparency.

PMRDA has launched special initiative to allow citizens to inspect its housing projects first-hand. ((PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))

Pune

Published on Feb 04, 2025 07:44 AM IST

BySiddharth Gadkari

MSEDCL cuts maintenance budget by ₹1,000 Crore, leads to increased power failures across the state

As per the regulations, MSEDCL is required to allocate at least 20% of its approved operational and maintenance budget to maintenance and repair of the electricity system when setting the electricity tariff

Furthermore, any savings from maintenance and repair costs cannot be used for any other purpose. (HT PHOTO)

Pune

Published on Feb 04, 2025 06:08 AM IST

BySiddharth Gadkari

PMRDA initiates traffic plan for 17 key junctions on PMC & PCMC outskirts

Three junctions in Maval taluka, four in Mulshi taluka, three in Shirur taluka, and seven in Haveli taluka are experiencing significant traffic congestion

The PMRDA has issued a request for proposal (RFP) to develop the ‘Traffic Congestion Mitigation Plan’ targeting 17 key junctions in the PMR, encompassing areas around PMC and PCMC in the last week of January this year. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Pune

Published on Feb 03, 2025 07:42 AM IST

BySiddharth Gadkari

MSEDCL commissions two new power lines in Kondhwa, Pisoli

Rajendra Pawar, chief engineer, inaugurated the project on Saturday and will benefit 41,900 consumers

Arvind Bulbule, superintendent engineer, said that the Brahma 22 KV power line, which supplies electricity to the Brahma Switching Station, has been completed. (HT)

Pune

Published on Feb 03, 2025 05:34 AM IST

BySiddharth Gadkari

Pune Metro introduces ‘Matrushakti Nursing Pods’ for mothers travelling with infants

Pune Metro currently records a daily ridership of 1,60,000, with a significant number of female passengers, many of whom travel with young children/infants

These pods are fully air-conditioned, equipped with fans, and designed to be easily portable. Each pod can accommodate two mothers at a time. (HT PHOTO)

Pune

Published on Feb 03, 2025 05:30 AM IST

BySiddharth Gadkari

PMRDA razes encroachments in Wagholi

PMRDA cleared over 120 unauthorised structures covering more than 15,000 square feet by Thursday afternoon

Pune

Published on Jan 31, 2025 07:04 AM IST

BySiddharth Gadkari

MSEDCL to install digital meters for online meter reading

The existing conventional electricity meter system involves monthly visits to 68.40 lakh customers in the Pune district for meter readings

The introduction of smart meters will streamline the process and provide numerous benefits to consumers, officials said. (HT PHOTO)

Pune

Published on Jan 30, 2025 06:22 AM IST

BySiddharth Gadkari

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The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) health department had written to the PMC environment department in the last week of December 2024, highlighting the problem of water hyacinth choking the Baby Canal

A minor fault in Pirangut-Kandalgaon tower line disrupted power supply to 14 substations affecting 1.42 lakh consumers for about 35 minutes on Monday

Tankers are provided by the civic body in areas where water is not supplied by the municipal corporation. PMC operates 200 tankers, including private contractor tankers, each with a 10,000-litre capacity

As part of this plan, three new roads will be constructed connecting Chandkhed to Kasarsai, Mutha Top to Urawade, and Nighoje to Moi to enhance transport infrastructure in the region

Last week, chief minister Devendra Fadnavis granted in-principle approval for PMRDA’s proposed underground twin-tunnel project, which aims to ease traffic between the northern and southern parts of the city

Consumers rue that TOD has failed Centre’s Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Yojana to install solar systems in one crore homes to reduce electricity bills to zero Earlier, consumers who had put up solar systems at home had to only pay for units used more than generated under solar power

he project will enhance connectivity and provide modern facilities by installing solar systems and constructing parking lots, shelter sheds, drinking water facilities, toilets, and access roads

PMRDA has proposed projects worth ₹67 crore to enhance connectivity to major tourist destinations across the region

Chief minister Fadnavis and deputy chief ministers Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar expressed a positive attitude toward its implementation

The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) is completing these projects under chief minister Devendra Fadnavis’ 100-day, seven-point program

Gajanan Madaware, senior conservationist at ASI Pune, said the restoration work began last week and will take about one and a half months to complete

Last week, deputy chief minister and urban development minister Eknath Shinde called a meeting and approved the expansion of the monument dedicated to Jyotiba and Savitribai Phule

The proposed underground route, expected to be built using twin-tunnel technology, will considerably ease traffic movement between the northern and southern parts of the city If completed on time, the tunnel will offer much-needed relief to commuters

The injured employee has been admitted to the hospital, and a case has been registered at Uruli Kanchan police station

Pune Metro signed a Memorandum of Understating (MoU) with TS Switch E-Ride Pvt Ltd on Monday to introduce the e-bike services at key metro stations

The trust fears that metro construction beneath the site could pose a threat to the Samadhi and temple premises

The parking lot, built at a cost of ₹2.5 crore, has been lying unused for several years due to lack of maintenance and repairs. The decision was approved by PMC’s rent and security deposit determination committee

PMRDA has fast-tracked the inner ring road project and proposed acquiring 115 hectares in 13 villages

According to civic officials, a water purification plant with a capacity of one million litres per day (MLD) is being considered for these areas

As per the PMC road department officials, there are more than 50 missing links located in Kothrud constituency, including Kothrud, Baner, Pashan, Sutarwadi, Warje and Karve Road areas

Mohol asked Pune municipal commissioner Rajendra Bhosale to prepare the DPR proposal at the meeting on Wednesday. Maha-Metro managing director Shravan Hardikar was present

The authority’s unauthorised construction and removal department has demolished 416 illegal structures in the past seven days

As per the statement issued by MSETCL, as part of the Shivajinagar-Hinjewadi Metro construction, MSETCL is carrying out work on 132 KV underground power lines in the area

PMRDA launches initiative for citizens to inspect affordable housing projects in Moshi, with free bus services for visits to ensure quality transparency.

As per the regulations, MSEDCL is required to allocate at least 20% of its approved operational and maintenance budget to maintenance and repair of the electricity system when setting the electricity tariff

Three junctions in Maval taluka, four in Mulshi taluka, three in Shirur taluka, and seven in Haveli taluka are experiencing significant traffic congestion

Rajendra Pawar, chief engineer, inaugurated the project on Saturday and will benefit 41,900 consumers

Pune Metro currently records a daily ridership of 1,60,000, with a significant number of female passengers, many of whom travel with young children/infants

PMRDA cleared over 120 unauthorised structures covering more than 15,000 square feet by Thursday afternoon

The existing conventional electricity meter system involves monthly visits to 68.40 lakh customers in the Pune district for meter readings

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