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PMC will urge Khadakwasla irrigation division to remove hyacinth from Baby Canal

On Thursday, the PMC health department writes a letter to its environment counterpart to remove hyacinth from the Baby Canal running through villages, including Shewalwadi, Phursungi, Sade Satra Nali and Manjari Budruk

The PMC health department has warned of significant health risks due to mosquito breeding in the Baby Canal area, citing the potential spread of diseases like dengue, malaria, chikungunya, and elephantiasis. (HT PHOTO)

Pune

Updated on Dec 28, 2024 06:30 AM IST

BySiddharth Gadkari

Work on Khadakwasla-Phursungi underground tunnel may start by April 2025

It is expected to significantly enhance water supply for irrigation and drinking purposes in the Pune region

The project received administrative approval during a cabinet meeting held in August 2023. (HT PHOTO)

Pune

Updated on Dec 27, 2024 08:02 AM IST

BySiddharth Gadkari

Industries minister directs MIDC to resolve Hinjewadi IT Park issues on priority

In June, deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar had reviewed the situation, questioning officials about the delays and instructing divisional commissioners to resolve the issues

Samant on Tuesday directed officials to take immediate steps to complete infrastructure projects like road widening, flyovers, and solid waste management in the area. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

Pune

Updated on Dec 27, 2024 07:40 AM IST

BySiddharth Gadkari

PMC to remove all unscientific speed breakers across Pune

PMC is removing unscientific speed breakers from Pune's roads, having already dismantled 250. New ones will follow IRC guidelines post-removal.

Pune

Updated on Dec 27, 2024 06:46 AM IST

BySiddharth Gadkari

Tendering process for Swargate-Katraj Pune Metro extension in final stage

On Wednesday, December 25, higher and technical education minister Chandrakant Dada Patil reviewed the ongoing metro projects

Following the review, Chandrakant Dada Patil travelled by metro from District Court metro station to Mandai metro station. (HT PHOTO)

Pune

Updated on Dec 27, 2024 06:04 AM IST

BySiddharth Gadkari

Three months left for FY to end, PMC rushes to spend money, approves ₹1,200 crore for development projects

PMC commissioner Dr Rajendra Bhosale chaired the Finance Committee meeting, including chief accountant and finance officer Ulka Kalaskar

The committee approved the proposals put forward by different departments to ensure timely completion of these projects. (HT PHOTO)

Pune

Updated on Dec 26, 2024 06:58 AM IST

BySiddharth Gadkari

Air Action Hub urges PMC to curb nighttime bonfires

These bonfires sometimes burn for the entire night, and it is known that air pollutants are trapped close to the ground level when temperatures decrease

Burning in the night or early morning only adds to this already concentrated air pollution when most people go for morning walks, children go to schools and colleges and adults to work. (HT PHOTO)

Pune

Updated on Dec 25, 2024 06:22 AM IST

BySiddharth Gadkari

City MLAs question bids with less than estimated cost for PMC’s nullah retaining wall

PMC commissioner Rajendra Bhosale has instructed the sewerage department to review the objections and submit a detailed report

According to activists, despite the state government approving <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>200 crore in March 2024, the funds remain undisbursed. (HT PHOTO)

Pune

Updated on Dec 25, 2024 05:54 AM IST

BySiddharth Gadkari

PMRDA anti-encroachment drive to address traffic congestion at Navale Bridge

PMRDA carried out major anti-encroachment drive on Monday to address the persistent traffic congestion near Navale Bridge

PMRDA carried out a major anti-encroachment drive on Monday to address the persistent traffic congestion near Navale Bridge. (HT)

Pune

Updated on Dec 24, 2024 09:22 AM IST

BySiddharth Gadkari

Ajit Pawar directs MSRTC & Maha-Metro to step up on Shivajinagar Multimodal Hub project

Shirole, Pune Metro managing director Shravan Hardikar, and MSRTC officials were present at the meeting

The multimodal hub will be developed under the build-operate-transfer (BOT) model. (HT PHOTO)

Pune

Updated on Dec 24, 2024 07:44 AM IST

BySiddharth Gadkari

Joint inspection held to review Chandani Chowk FOB & metro project integration

The inspection team comprised senior officials from various departments namely Sandeep Patil, executive engineer – project department, PMC and Rohidas Gavane from the building department; and officials from the Pune Metro and NHAI

The discussion revolved around the exact location of the Chandani Chowk metro station and its implications for the local traffic system and pedestrian movement. (HT PHOTO)

Pune

Updated on Dec 24, 2024 07:40 AM IST

BySiddharth Gadkari

Fadnavis hints national stage for Bhujbal; Ajit says internal matter of party

Bhujbal was accompanied by his nephew Sameer Bhujbal during the nearly 30-minute meeting with Fadnavis at the latter’s “Sagar” bungalow in Mumbai

Earlier in the day, Bhujbal had an elaborate discussion with the CM in Mumbai on the prevailing political and social atmosphere in the state. (HT PHOTO)

Pune

Updated on Dec 24, 2024 07:30 AM IST

BySiddharth Gadkari

PMC to float tender to set up animal waste processing plant

PMC has floated tender to set up an animal waste processing plant though the plan was earlier stopped due to strong opposition from residents

Pune

Updated on Dec 23, 2024 08:42 AM IST

BySiddharth Gadkari

Shiv Sena (UBT) might contest BMC polls by itself, says Sanjay Raut

Speaking to reporters, Raut on Saturday said party workers were insisting the organisation go solo in the local body polls, as there were more aspirants than for the Lok Sabha or state assembly polls

The undivided Shiv Sena controlled the cash-rich BMC for 25 consecutive years from 1997 to 2022. (HT PHOTO)

Pune

Updated on Dec 23, 2024 07:32 AM IST

BySiddharth Gadkari

PWD claims ‘Mamledar Kacheri’ will be completed in six months

Many government offices in Pune city operate from privately-owned properties as the government, despite owning land, is unable to construct administrative and residential buildings owing to lack of funds

The redevelopment of ‘Mamledar Kacheri (Court)’ in Shukrawar Peth has been stalled for over 20 years. (MAHENDRA KOLHE/ HT PHOTO)

Pune

Updated on Dec 23, 2024 07:16 AM IST

BySiddharth Gadkari

Blame game breaks out over drainage chamber collapse on JM Road

A blame game has erupted between PMC and Maha-Metro after a drainage chamber caved in on JM Road, creating a large pothole

Pune

Updated on Dec 22, 2024 07:34 AM IST

BySiddharth Gadkari

Rising stray dog attacks in Pune: PMC pledges awareness and support measures

In recent days, stray dogs in Pune have become a growing concern, with strays attacking citizens in broad daylight

On Friday, a five-year-old boy, Samarth Suryavanshi, was seriously injured while playing in the parking lot of Chandrangan Society in Ambegaon. (HT PHOTO)

Pune

Updated on Dec 22, 2024 05:34 AM IST

BySiddharth Gadkari

PMC to allocate 20 amenity spaces for water tank construction in merged villages

The civic body is preparing a draft for comprehensive water supply plan for 32 villages under its jurisdiction

Work on water supply plans has already begun in Lohegaon, Wagholi, Sus Mahalunge and Bavdhan. (HT PHOTO)

Pune

Updated on Dec 22, 2024 05:30 AM IST

BySiddharth Gadkari

MSIDC invites fresh bids for elevated, six-lane Pune-Shirur Road project

In September, the state cabinet approved the plan to improve the Pune to Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar national highway

Pune

Updated on Dec 21, 2024 06:28 AM IST

BySiddharth Gadkari

Metro pillar affects traffic on Baner Road

The Pune metro line-3 Hinjewadi-Shivajinagar project causes traffic disruptions at certain locations, including Baner Road

Pune

Updated on Dec 20, 2024 06:42 AM IST

BySiddharth Gadkari

Demolition of Sadhu Vaswani RoB faces delay

The CR has announced a 45-hour block for demolition of the remaining part of the old Sadhu Vaswani flyover which connects Queen’s Garden and Pune Station

The Sadhu Vaswani RoB is more than 50 years’ old and has been declared unsafe for heavy traffic. (MAHENDRA KOLHE/ HT)

Pune

Updated on Dec 20, 2024 05:56 AM IST

BySiddharth Gadkari

PMRDA’s RRP for Indrayani & Mula rivers awaiting NRCD approval

Notably, the PCMC has been tasked with overseeing the project on both banks of the river. The remaining 87.5 kilometres has been entrusted to the PMRDA

Key measures include cleaning the riverbed, purifying the water, and exploring the feasibility of a water transport system. (HT PHOTO)

Pune

Updated on Dec 18, 2024 06:24 AM IST

BySiddharth Gadkari

President intervenes twice on Pune’s bad road issue

For the second time in the past five months, President Draupadi Murmu has called attention to the poor condition of roads in Pune

Pune

Updated on Dec 17, 2024 07:56 AM IST

BySiddharth Gadkari

Scrap shops in residential areas a major fire hazard: PMC fire dept raises concerns

Ten years ago, the civic body took serious action against fire incidents in scrap shops by conducting surveys and addressing the issue

As fires in residential areas continue to rise, the PMC fire department stresses the urgent need for better safety enforcement to protect vulnerable communities in the city. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

Pune

Updated on Dec 16, 2024 07:26 AM IST

BySiddharth Gadkari

PMC fails to utilise ₹250 crore G-20 summit funds; ₹70 crore to be returned

Poor planning, neglect of development, and mismanagement by officials have resulted in the return of funds, raising questions about who is responsible

Pune

Updated on Dec 15, 2024 07:16 AM IST

BySiddharth Gadkari

PMC proposes demolition of Vriddheshwar-Siddheshwar causeway

The Pune Municipal Corporation plans to demolish the 55-year-old Vriddheshwar-Siddheshwar causeway, as it no longer serves as a vital transport route.

The 50-metre-long and 4.7-metre-wide Vriddheshwar-Siddheshwar causeway has become more of a local utility than serving as a transportation route for vehicles/pedestrians. (MAHENDRA KOHLE/ HT PHOTO)

Pune

Updated on Dec 14, 2024 06:32 AM IST

BySiddharth Gadkari

PMC cracks down against projects over air pollution

Among these, 91 sites have been served stop-work orders for failing to implement mandated dust mitigation measures

Pune

Updated on Dec 14, 2024 06:24 AM IST

BySiddharth Gadkari

PMC to submit proposal to state for cantonments merger

Over the past year, discussions on merging Pune Cantonment and Khadki Cantonment Board with PMC are underway

Pune

Updated on Dec 13, 2024 05:34 AM IST

BySiddharth Gadkari

Pune district admin needs ₹500 crore to complete land acquisition for Ring Road

Landowners have been asked to give their consent to the acquisition by Sunday, December 15 and those who agree by this date will receive 25% compensation whereas after the deadline, the remaining land will be acquired forcibly

Pune

Updated on Dec 13, 2024 05:26 AM IST

BySiddharth Gadkari

PMC to provide accommodation to marginalised students preparing for competitive exams

A fire broke out in a study room in Navi Peth in October this year, causing significant damage to students’ study materials and disrupting their preparations

The survey assessed 191 study rooms and revealed issues such as poor infrastructure, safety concerns, and a lack of basic facilities. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

Pune

Updated on Dec 13, 2024 05:16 AM IST

BySiddharth Gadkari

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On Thursday, the PMC health department writes a letter to its environment counterpart to remove hyacinth from the Baby Canal running through villages, including Shewalwadi, Phursungi, Sade Satra Nali and Manjari Budruk

It is expected to significantly enhance water supply for irrigation and drinking purposes in the Pune region

In June, deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar had reviewed the situation, questioning officials about the delays and instructing divisional commissioners to resolve the issues

PMC is removing unscientific speed breakers from Pune's roads, having already dismantled 250. New ones will follow IRC guidelines post-removal.

On Wednesday, December 25, higher and technical education minister Chandrakant Dada Patil reviewed the ongoing metro projects

PMC commissioner Dr Rajendra Bhosale chaired the Finance Committee meeting, including chief accountant and finance officer Ulka Kalaskar

These bonfires sometimes burn for the entire night, and it is known that air pollutants are trapped close to the ground level when temperatures decrease

PMC commissioner Rajendra Bhosale has instructed the sewerage department to review the objections and submit a detailed report

PMRDA carried out major anti-encroachment drive on Monday to address the persistent traffic congestion near Navale Bridge

Shirole, Pune Metro managing director Shravan Hardikar, and MSRTC officials were present at the meeting

The inspection team comprised senior officials from various departments namely Sandeep Patil, executive engineer – project department, PMC and Rohidas Gavane from the building department; and officials from the Pune Metro and NHAI

Bhujbal was accompanied by his nephew Sameer Bhujbal during the nearly 30-minute meeting with Fadnavis at the latter’s “Sagar” bungalow in Mumbai

PMC has floated tender to set up an animal waste processing plant though the plan was earlier stopped due to strong opposition from residents

Speaking to reporters, Raut on Saturday said party workers were insisting the organisation go solo in the local body polls, as there were more aspirants than for the Lok Sabha or state assembly polls

Many government offices in Pune city operate from privately-owned properties as the government, despite owning land, is unable to construct administrative and residential buildings owing to lack of funds

A blame game has erupted between PMC and Maha-Metro after a drainage chamber caved in on JM Road, creating a large pothole

In recent days, stray dogs in Pune have become a growing concern, with strays attacking citizens in broad daylight

The civic body is preparing a draft for comprehensive water supply plan for 32 villages under its jurisdiction

In September, the state cabinet approved the plan to improve the Pune to Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar national highway

The Pune metro line-3 Hinjewadi-Shivajinagar project causes traffic disruptions at certain locations, including Baner Road

The CR has announced a 45-hour block for demolition of the remaining part of the old Sadhu Vaswani flyover which connects Queen’s Garden and Pune Station

Notably, the PCMC has been tasked with overseeing the project on both banks of the river. The remaining 87.5 kilometres has been entrusted to the PMRDA

For the second time in the past five months, President Draupadi Murmu has called attention to the poor condition of roads in Pune

Ten years ago, the civic body took serious action against fire incidents in scrap shops by conducting surveys and addressing the issue

Poor planning, neglect of development, and mismanagement by officials have resulted in the return of funds, raising questions about who is responsible

The Pune Municipal Corporation plans to demolish the 55-year-old Vriddheshwar-Siddheshwar causeway, as it no longer serves as a vital transport route.

Among these, 91 sites have been served stop-work orders for failing to implement mandated dust mitigation measures

Over the past year, discussions on merging Pune Cantonment and Khadki Cantonment Board with PMC are underway

Landowners have been asked to give their consent to the acquisition by Sunday, December 15 and those who agree by this date will receive 25% compensation whereas after the deadline, the remaining land will be acquired forcibly

A fire broke out in a study room in Navi Peth in October this year, causing significant damage to students’ study materials and disrupting their preparations

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