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Rising heat sparks water crisis in pimpri-chinchwad; Over 1,800 complaints in two months

Between March 1 and April 28, the municipal corporation has received 1,810 water-related complaints through the ‘Sarathi’ helpline

Pimpri-Chinchwad has been receiving water on alternate days since November 2019 but residents claim that even this supply is often irregular, insufficient and low in pressure. (HT)

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Published on Apr 30, 2025 07:18 AM IST

BySiddharth Gadkari

Pune: Citizens’ movement against RFD gains momentum amid PMC, PCMC talks of revising plan

The project has faced stiff resistance over the alleged destruction of wetlands, mass tree cutting, and disruption of river ecosystems

Earlier, after facing sustained opposition, the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) had announced it would revise RFD plans impacting the Ramnadi-Mula devrai (sacred grove) and avoid tree felling on an eight-hectare site. (HT PHOTO)

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Published on Apr 28, 2025 07:22 AM IST

ByGayatri Vajpeyee

Illegal tree felling for RFD project continues

A written complaint in this regard has been submitted to the Sangvi police station by green activist, Prashant Raul, stating that trees have been axed illegally by the contractor of the RFD project at two locations along the Mula River in Pimple-Nilakh namely Ingawle Ghat and Dada Ghat

The complaint states that action should be taken as per the provisions of the Maharashtra (Urban Areas) Protection and Preservation of Trees Act 1975, informed civic activist Raju Savle. (HT)

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Published on Apr 22, 2025 08:26 AM IST

ByVicky Pathare

HC rejects plea challenging accused’s arrest in Sonya Tapkir murder case

Rokade was arrested on July 2, 2023, near the Nepal border by a special police squad that had tracked the IP address of his WhatsApp call. He was brought to Pimpri-Chinchwad and produced before a judicial magistrate. The stringent provisions of MCOCA were applied on July 5, and his arrest was officially recorded on July 7

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Published on Apr 22, 2025 07:28 AM IST

ByKaruna Nidhi

Two arrested in daylight robbery case

The arrested have been identified as Rajesh alias Raju Galphade and Shyam Sheshrao Shinde of Landewadi in Bhosari

According to the police, Galphade works as labourer and Shinde is employed as driver. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

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Published on Apr 19, 2025 06:00 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Parts of Pimpri-Chinchwad grapple with water shortage

The affected areas have a population of over 2 lakh and receive around 100 million litres per day (MLD) from the Nighoj water supply system and lift water from Andra Dam

PCMC daily lifts around 100 MLD of water from Nighoj but the water stock has declined considerably, leading to truncated water supply to residents. (HT PHOTO)

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Published on Mar 25, 2025 05:34 AM IST

ByVicky Pathare

Illegal cosmetics imported from Pakistan seized in Pimpri-Chinchwad last year

The seized stock in Pimpri-Chinchwad is a serious concern. It was imported from Lahore, Pakistan, by Horik Chemistry. The sellers had no import-export licence, said FDA minister Narhari Jhirwal

Consumers buy beauty products without knowing whether they are tested or safe for use. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

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Published on Mar 18, 2025 07:22 AM IST

ByVicky Pathare

Fire near Talegaon substation disrupts power supply to 2.49 lakh consumers

Power outage hit 2.49 lakh consumers in Pimpri-Chinchwad after a fire near substations, triggering load shedding and a 346 MW transmission shortfall.

The incident took place around 3pm and led to a transmission shortfall of 346 MW. (HT PHOTO)

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Published on Mar 16, 2025 08:18 AM IST

BySiddharth Gadkari

Bomb threat to college in Pimpri-Chinchwad causes panic

Following evacuation of students, staff and after a thorough search, the officials declared the threat a hoax

Police have launched an investigation to track the sender of the hoax email. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

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Published on Mar 12, 2025 06:26 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

PCMC citizens to protest against noise and air pollution

As many as 8,000 residents of the area from over 100 residential societies will be staging the protest march on Saturday

The Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) has been under fire for its rampant tree felling, which residents claim is devastating the city’s environment. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

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Published on Mar 08, 2025 07:42 AM IST

ByNadeem Inamdar

Sunetra Pawar steps up political activity in Pune, Pimpri-Chinchwad

NCP MP Sunetra Pawar is actively engaging in Pune politics, signaling her key role in upcoming municipal elections alongside Ajit Pawar.

On Thursday, she visited the Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) along with local NCP leaders to discuss civic issues where she also met PCMC municipal commissioner Shekhar Singh. (HT PHOTO)

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Published on Mar 07, 2025 08:50 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

PCMC to implement action plan to ease traffic congestion at 25 busy junctions

PCMC plans a comprehensive action plan for 25 busy junctions to ease traffic congestion, including new roads, flyover expansions, and improved designs.

The objective is to ease daily commute time and create a more efficient urban mobility system, officials said. (HT PHOTO)

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Published on Mar 04, 2025 05:36 AM IST

ByVicky Pathare

Man shot dead over dispute during birthday celebration

According to a senior official of Dehu Road Police Station, the incident occurred at around 11.30pm when a group of individuals confronted the victim and his friend Nandkishor Yadav, who were celebrating the birthday of Yadav’s niece on the roadside by setting up a temporary pandal

The group objected to the celebration, and an argument led to a physical altercation in which Nandkishor was injured, and Reddy came in to mediate. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

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Published on Feb 15, 2025 06:14 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Leopard sighted in residential area of Nigdi, rescued within two hours

The rescue operation was supported by the Pimpri-Chinchwad fire and police departments as well as Scales and Tells, a local organisation working for wildlife conservation

As per the official information shared by the forest department, Deepak Pawar, assistant conservator of forests (ACF), Pune forest division, received a tipoff about a leopard being sighted in the residential area of Nigdi Pradhikaran at around 9 am. (HT PHOTO)

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Published on Feb 03, 2025 06:20 AM IST

ByGayatri Vajpeyee

15% hike in ready reckoner rate proposed for Pune, Pimpri-Chinchwad

The ready reckoner rate is the minimum rate based on which the government charges registration fees and stamp duty for any property-related transactions

Once approved by the state government, the rates would be effective from April 1 and properties comprising houses, flats and commercial establishments would witness a steep price rise. (HT PHOTO)

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Published on Jan 30, 2025 06:18 AM IST

ByNadeem Inamdar

Survivor of attempted suicide bid booked for murder

A 50-year-old medical store owner was booked by the Pimpri-Chinchwad police for allegedly administering his wife and son with a heavy dose of sleeping pills before attempting suicide due to ‘harassment’ by moneylenders, police said

Accordingly, police filed a case against Vaibhav Hande under BNS section 103(1) at Chikhali police station. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

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Updated on Jan 19, 2025 09:55 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Three arrested in suicide case of two family members over private loans

Pimpri-Chinchwad police arrested three moneylenders for harassing a family, leading to a suicide attempt that resulted in two deaths.

According to the police officials, the complainant, a 45-year-old medical store owner in Chikhali. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

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Updated on Jan 19, 2025 06:44 AM IST

ByShrinivas Deshpande

Poll aspirants flood voters with calendars in state

With civic elections likely to be held in mid-2025, one of popular strategies by political aspirants across Maharashtra as part of outreach efforts is distribution of personalised calendars

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Updated on Jan 12, 2025 08:06 AM IST

ByAbhay Khairnar

Chikhali-Kudalwadi scrapyard a fire hotspot with 218 such incidents in 5 years

Recently on December 9, more than 100 godowns spread across 10 acres were gutted in a major fire, causing significant financial loss to traders

In response, the PCMC announced plans to demolish 70 unauthorised godowns operating on reserved land to reduce fire hazards. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

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Updated on Dec 16, 2024 07:20 AM IST

ByNadeem Inamdar

Case registered in fake police clearance certificates fraud

During a visit to one such private firm in Dighi, police found that 41 employees working on a contractual basis had submitted fake PCC

Police said the fake PCCs were being submitted to various private companies for posts like driver, housekeeping staff and security guards. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

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Updated on Dec 12, 2024 07:18 AM IST

ByShrinivas Deshpande

Fire brigade faces major challenges due to black spots in Pimpri-Chinchwad

These black spots are identified in Pimple Gurav Gaothan, Sangvi Gaothan, Dapodi Gaothan, Phugewadi, Kasarwadi, Bhosari Gaothan, Kalewadi, Wakad Gaothan and other areas

To address these accessibility issues, PCMC has purchased six fire brigade motorcycles equipped with 40-litre water tanks. However, these bikes have hardly been used for firefighting in the last three years and serve only to clear paths for fire engines. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

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Updated on Dec 08, 2024 06:58 AM IST

ByVicky Pathare

Steady progress on Pune Metro phase 1 extension from PCMC to Nigdi

With passenger services on the existing phase 1 metro lines receiving good response, the Maha-Metro has initiated extensions at both ends of phase 1 – northward toward Nigdi (Bhakti Shakti) and southward toward Swargate

The PCMC to Nigdi (Bhakti Shakti) extension is an elevated line with a total length of 4.51 kilometre. (HT PHOTO)

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Updated on Dec 06, 2024 10:54 PM IST

BySiddharth Gadkari

Biker dragged 3km by Audi after spat with drunk driver near Pune | Video

Police said a man was riding a bike with his friend as pillion when the car rear-ended their two-wheeler. When the man confronted driver, an argument ensued.

A video grab shows the motorcyclist on the bonnet of the Audi. The car allegedly dragged the 23-year-old for over three kilometres in Chinchwad on Sunday, officials said on Tuesday (HT)

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Published on Dec 04, 2024 08:08 AM IST

ByHT News Desk

Pimpri-Chinchwad records very poor air quality

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has stated that conditions could deteriorate further on Monday. The AQI in Bhosari and adjoining areas is predicted to rise to 427, placing it in the severe category

Citizens have reported increased breathing difficulties, irritation in the eyes, and other health-related issues due to the worsening air quality. (HT PHOTO)

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Updated on Dec 02, 2024 05:48 AM IST

ByVicky Pathare

Pimpri-Chinchwad grappling with mounting civic issues

Nationalist Congress Party (SP) supremo Sharad Pawar highlighted these concerns in his speech on Thursday and pointed out that the deteriorating living conditions are prompting calls for urgent intervention

Traffic congestion is eating up hours of our day, say residents. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

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Updated on Nov 16, 2024 08:24 AM IST

ByVicky Pathare

Pune assembly polls: 19 in fray for three seats in Pimpri-Chinchwad

Chinchwad is represented by BJP’s Ashwini Jagtap, Bhosari by BJP’s Mahesh Landge, and Pimpri, a reserved constituency, by Anna Bansode from NCP (Ajit Pawar faction). Most aspirants are eager for an MVA ticket, but few have prior experience in assembly elections

In Pimpri-Chinchwad, the three seats — Chinchwad, Bhosari, and Pimpri — are held by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) representatives. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

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Updated on Oct 17, 2024 08:12 AM IST

ByVicky Pathare

Before poll code kicks in, Pawar inaugurates ₹1,700-cr projects in a day

The projects launched by Pawar include the Integrated Command Control Centre, which is useful for the security of citizens; skill development training programme for the empowerment of women; flats for economically weaker sections at Akurdi

The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief also laid foundation stone for multiple projects in the twin city via video conferencing, officials said. (HT PHOTO)

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Updated on Oct 10, 2024 06:06 AM IST

ByVicky Pathare

None of the schools were found to meet the ToEFI guidelines: Study

The study aimed to evaluate the compliance of Madhyamik Vidyalaya (MVs) or secondary schools with ToFEI guidelines using a self-evaluation scorecard as part of operational research

The cross-sectional study was conducted among 19 MVs in Pimpri-Chinchwad. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

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Updated on Oct 06, 2024 05:36 AM IST

ByVicky Pathare

Now a daily merit round for Class 11 admissions

Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad students can now enroll in Class 11 junior colleges via daily merit rounds starting October 5, after three regular and six special rounds.

So far, the Class 11 admission process has included three regular rounds and six special rounds. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

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Updated on Oct 06, 2024 05:32 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

PCMC approves road devp projects in Punawale, Tathawade and Wakad

PCMC has approved road development projects in rapidly growing areas in Pimpri-Chinchwad such as Punawale, Tathawade and Wakad

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Updated on Oct 03, 2024 08:04 AM IST

ByVicky Pathare

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Between March 1 and April 28, the municipal corporation has received 1,810 water-related complaints through the ‘Sarathi’ helpline

The project has faced stiff resistance over the alleged destruction of wetlands, mass tree cutting, and disruption of river ecosystems

A written complaint in this regard has been submitted to the Sangvi police station by green activist, Prashant Raul, stating that trees have been axed illegally by the contractor of the RFD project at two locations along the Mula River in Pimple-Nilakh namely Ingawle Ghat and Dada Ghat

The arrested have been identified as Rajesh alias Raju Galphade and Shyam Sheshrao Shinde of Landewadi in Bhosari

The affected areas have a population of over 2 lakh and receive around 100 million litres per day (MLD) from the Nighoj water supply system and lift water from Andra Dam

The seized stock in Pimpri-Chinchwad is a serious concern. It was imported from Lahore, Pakistan, by Horik Chemistry. The sellers had no import-export licence, said FDA minister Narhari Jhirwal

Power outage hit 2.49 lakh consumers in Pimpri-Chinchwad after a fire near substations, triggering load shedding and a 346 MW transmission shortfall.

Following evacuation of students, staff and after a thorough search, the officials declared the threat a hoax

As many as 8,000 residents of the area from over 100 residential societies will be staging the protest march on Saturday

NCP MP Sunetra Pawar is actively engaging in Pune politics, signaling her key role in upcoming municipal elections alongside Ajit Pawar.

PCMC plans a comprehensive action plan for 25 busy junctions to ease traffic congestion, including new roads, flyover expansions, and improved designs.

According to a senior official of Dehu Road Police Station, the incident occurred at around 11.30pm when a group of individuals confronted the victim and his friend Nandkishor Yadav, who were celebrating the birthday of Yadav’s niece on the roadside by setting up a temporary pandal

The rescue operation was supported by the Pimpri-Chinchwad fire and police departments as well as Scales and Tells, a local organisation working for wildlife conservation

The ready reckoner rate is the minimum rate based on which the government charges registration fees and stamp duty for any property-related transactions

A 50-year-old medical store owner was booked by the Pimpri-Chinchwad police for allegedly administering his wife and son with a heavy dose of sleeping pills before attempting suicide due to ‘harassment’ by moneylenders, police said

Pimpri-Chinchwad police arrested three moneylenders for harassing a family, leading to a suicide attempt that resulted in two deaths.

With civic elections likely to be held in mid-2025, one of popular strategies by political aspirants across Maharashtra as part of outreach efforts is distribution of personalised calendars

Recently on December 9, more than 100 godowns spread across 10 acres were gutted in a major fire, causing significant financial loss to traders

During a visit to one such private firm in Dighi, police found that 41 employees working on a contractual basis had submitted fake PCC

These black spots are identified in Pimple Gurav Gaothan, Sangvi Gaothan, Dapodi Gaothan, Phugewadi, Kasarwadi, Bhosari Gaothan, Kalewadi, Wakad Gaothan and other areas

With passenger services on the existing phase 1 metro lines receiving good response, the Maha-Metro has initiated extensions at both ends of phase 1 – northward toward Nigdi (Bhakti Shakti) and southward toward Swargate

Police said a man was riding a bike with his friend as pillion when the car rear-ended their two-wheeler. When the man confronted driver, an argument ensued.

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has stated that conditions could deteriorate further on Monday. The AQI in Bhosari and adjoining areas is predicted to rise to 427, placing it in the severe category

Nationalist Congress Party (SP) supremo Sharad Pawar highlighted these concerns in his speech on Thursday and pointed out that the deteriorating living conditions are prompting calls for urgent intervention

Chinchwad is represented by BJP’s Ashwini Jagtap, Bhosari by BJP’s Mahesh Landge, and Pimpri, a reserved constituency, by Anna Bansode from NCP (Ajit Pawar faction). Most aspirants are eager for an MVA ticket, but few have prior experience in assembly elections

The projects launched by Pawar include the Integrated Command Control Centre, which is useful for the security of citizens; skill development training programme for the empowerment of women; flats for economically weaker sections at Akurdi

The study aimed to evaluate the compliance of Madhyamik Vidyalaya (MVs) or secondary schools with ToFEI guidelines using a self-evaluation scorecard as part of operational research

Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad students can now enroll in Class 11 junior colleges via daily merit rounds starting October 5, after three regular and six special rounds.

PCMC has approved road development projects in rapidly growing areas in Pimpri-Chinchwad such as Punawale, Tathawade and Wakad

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