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Commute worsens as road construction drags on for over a year

The construction of 1.5 km concrete road from Vishrantwadi to Airport Road Chowk started by a contractor in January 2024 is incomplete and the part completed has already shown cracks

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Published on Mar 07, 2025 09:24 AM IST

ByDheeraj Bengrut

PMC bends rules to allow MahaPreit install 500km overhead fibre network

Even as PMC has banned overhead cables, it has allowed MahaPreit to install 500 kilometres of fibre optical cable using streetlamp posts

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Published on Feb 28, 2025 08:58 AM IST

BySiddharth Gadkari

Citizens decry PMC ‘s decision to spend ₹129.62 crore for sweeping only nine roads

Meanwhile, civic rights activists, forums and residents have further alleged that PMC was spending exorbitant sums of money on road cleaning through contracts when it had its own sweeping staff being paid regular salaries for daily cleaning

According to the PMC officials, the standing committee sanctioned the said contract for three zones covering nine arterial roads only. (HT PHOTO)

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Published on Feb 11, 2025 07:46 AM IST

ByNadeem Inamdar

Citizen’s forum demand decongestion of Pune Camp to Undri stretch

The spots are East Street Camp, Golibar Maidan, Fakhri Hills, Salunke Vihar Rd, NIBM Junction, Palace Orchard Undri and Marvel Sangria Crossing

Citizens have complained about the absence of traffic cops from the spots, leading to chronic traffic congestion on a regular basis. (HT PHOTO)

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Updated on Dec 09, 2024 07:20 AM IST

ByNadeem Inamdar

Cannot supply water to villages within 5 km radius from boundary: PMC informs PMRDA

In the letter, PMC informed the PMRDA that it needs 24 TMC of water (which will rise to 26 TMC by 2037) to supply to Pune city, but has been sanctioned only 16.36 TMC water storage from the Bhama-Askhed and Khadakwasla dams till 2032, and has to pay fines to obtain the additional water

Currently, water schemes for five out of the 23 newly-merged villages are underway, but they will take two to three years to complete. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

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Updated on Oct 03, 2024 08:46 AM IST

BySiddharth Gadkari

Pune civic body health dept contradictory stance in merged villages raises questions

PMC enforces regulations in newly merged villages but hesitates to act against bogus doctors, raising concerns about patient safety.

The doctor was supposed to file an FIR and report to PMC. However, the respective WMO went on leave and the action was kept pending. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

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Updated on Sep 30, 2024 07:56 AM IST

ByVicky Pathare

Finally, resolution in sight for traffic issues at Katraj Junction

PMC to pay ₹21.57 crore for land acquisition to build a flyover at Katraj Junction, aiming to resolve long-standing traffic issues.

PMC set to pay <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>21.57 crore to acquire land for construction of flyover at Katraj Junction. (MAHENDRA KOLHE/HT)

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Updated on Sep 10, 2024 09:14 AM IST

BySiddharth Gadkari

Former corporator hits RTI activist with sandal over women’s hostel tender

Former BJP corporator Rajashree Kale hit RTI activist Paresh Gurav with her sandal at PMC headquarters over argument on tender floated for women hostel

Former BJP corporator Rajashree Kale (in pic) hit RTI activist Paresh Gurav with her sandal at PMC headquarters over argument on tender floated for women hostel. (SOURCED)

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Updated on Aug 23, 2024 08:46 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Audit panel to investigate four suspected Zika deaths

PMC health dept. forwards 4 suspected Zika deaths for audit. City reports 73 Zika-positive cases. Deaths occurred between July 14-22 with underlying health conditions.

Zika virus is transmitted through the bite of an infected Aedes mosquito, known to transmit infections like dengue and chikungunya. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

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Updated on Aug 09, 2024 06:14 AM IST

ByVicky Pathare

Recent heavy rainfall has added potholed-roads to suburbs’ woes

Residents claim PMC has failed to provide basic infrastructure to 34 fringe villages merged with the civic body since 2017

A road riddled with potholes in Narhe area that was merged with PMC. Residents claim the civic body has failed to provide basic infrastructure to its 34 villages merged since 2017. (MAHENDRA KOLHE/HT)

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Updated on Aug 07, 2024 08:16 AM IST

BySiddharth Gadkari

Pune reports two suspected Zika deaths

PMC has reported death of two Zika virus-infected patients after their samples tested positive for the virus infection

Pune Municipal Corporation has reported death of two Zika virus-infected patients. The samples of the patients, received on Thursday after their death, tested positive for the infection. (REUTERS (PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))

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Updated on Aug 02, 2024 06:46 AM IST

ByVicky Pathare

PMC panel to identify causes of flooding, suggest preventive measures

PMC has constituted four-member committee to study the causes of the recent flooding in the city and prepare a report that will include an emergency plan

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Updated on Aug 01, 2024 05:54 AM IST

BySiddharth Gadkari

107 trucks of debris removed from Mula-Mutha riverbed

The civic body claimed that it issued notices to the citizens responsible for dumping the debris in the riverbed

Even as municipal commissioner Rajendra Bhosle instructed the administration to provide the names of the citizens responsible for debris dumping, the administration was unable to give the said names to the media till late evening Tuesday. (HT PHOTO)

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Updated on Jul 31, 2024 07:50 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

NCDC experts direct PMC to continue surveillance for Zika virus

A majority of those infected with Zika either remain asymptomatic (up to 80%) or show mild symptoms of fever, rash, conjunctivitis, body aches, and joint pains

Following the surge in cases, the two-member team of NCDC experts are on a visit to Pune. (HT PHOTO)

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Updated on Jul 28, 2024 05:48 AM IST

ByVicky Pathare

Dr Nina Borade is new PMC health chief

Dr Borade, was working as district reproductive and child health officer (DRCHO) for the past three years in Nanded. She holds an MD, PSM degree and had earlier worked as taluka health officer in Washim.

Dr Nina Madhukar Borade has been appointed for two years and will take charge as health chief from deputy health officer, Dr Kalpana Baliwant on Friday. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

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Updated on Jul 26, 2024 08:20 AM IST

ByVicky Pathare

PMC starts surveillance to counter Chandipura virus threat

Chandipura virus is a member of the rhabdoviridae family known to cause sporadic cases and outbreaks in western, central and southern parts of the country, especially during the monsoon season

India has reported a Chandipura virus outbreak in Gujarat and cases have also been reported in the neighbouring states of Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh. (HT PHOTO)

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Updated on Jul 25, 2024 07:52 AM IST

ByVicky Pathare

PMC intensifies probe into corruption allegations against AHO

Earlier on July 11, the Rugna Hakka Parishad (RHP), a non-governmental organisation (NGO), had held a protest at the PMC building demanding suspension of the AHO for alleged corruption and misconduct

Following complaints of corruption and misconduct, health chief of the PMC, Dr Kalpana Baliwant, appointed a two-member committee including Dr Sanjeev Wavare, AHO of PMC and Mahesh Khandare, administrative office of PMC to conduct the probe. (HT PHOTO)

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Updated on Jul 25, 2024 07:40 AM IST

ByVicky Pathare

Health dept approval delay stalls PMC’s HPV vax drive

Dr Rajesh Dighe, assistant health officer of PMC and city immunisation officer, said, the health department of PMC has made a budget allocation of ₹22 lakhs for this immunisation programme

The HPV vaccine has proven to be effective against the strains of HPV and proven to reduce the incidence of cervical cancer by nearly 90% (Prostock-studio - stock.adobe.com)

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Updated on Jul 23, 2024 06:16 AM IST

ByVicky Pathare

85k population in Pune living in Zika-affected area

Pune City reports new Zika case, total now 33. PMC confirms active transmission in 12 areas. Concerns raised over insufficient surveillance and testing.

To date, the PMC has tested 349 people including 306 pregnant women for the virus infection. (HT PHOTO)

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Updated on Jul 23, 2024 06:02 AM IST

ByVicky Pathare

Five test positive for Zika virus

According to the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) officials, 11 expecting mothers who are affected are closely monitored

Meanwhile, the 70-year-old man from Tingrenagar has been admitted at Jehangir Hospital and the 76-year-old man from Prabhat Road at Sahyadri Hospital, Deccan. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

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Updated on Jul 21, 2024 06:00 AM IST

ByVicky Pathare

Show cause notice issued to PMC & PCMC for pendency in issuing Ayushman cards

The Maharashtra government revamped the Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Jan Arogya Yojana (MJPJAY) increasing health cover up to ₹5 lakh

the Maharashtra government revamped the Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Jan Arogya Yojana (MJPJAY) making it universal (HT File)

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Updated on Jul 22, 2024 11:10 AM IST

ByVicky Pathare, Pune

Pune traffic police to tackle congestion on 32 major roads with PMC, Google

The project will focus on main roads with heavy traffic. Enhancements such as improved intersections, updated signals, parking management, speed breakers, road surfacing, removal of road encroachments, and installation of traffic control devices will be implemented

The aim is to reduce the number of accidents through these efforts, said officials. (HT FILE)

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Updated on Jul 19, 2024 07:12 AM IST

BySiddharth Gadkari

Maharashtra reports, highest ever 28 cases of Zika virus this year

The three new Zika virus cases reported in Pune city include: a woman, 27, from Kothrud; a man, 49, from Lohegaon

The man from Lohegaon also complained of symptoms such as fever, rash and body ache and his samples were sent to NIV on July 7. (HT PHOTO)

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Updated on Jul 18, 2024 06:20 AM IST

ByVicky Pathare

PMC to engage private players for solid waste management in merged villages

At present, the merged villages lack a proper waste processing and disposal system and the PMC does not have adequate infrastructure to handle the additional waste

These companies will also be responsible for the scientific processing and disposal of waste for a period of three years. (HT PHOTO)

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Updated on Jul 17, 2024 07:32 AM IST

BySiddharth Gadkari

Illegal meat shops cause hygiene issues in Pune

The number of mutton, chicken and fish shops operating in the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) area is in the thousands, however, the PMC veterinary department has only 825 shops registered with them

Suresh Annapure, joint commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Pune region, said, the number of such shops is large, and they need permission and licences from the PMC and also food licences. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

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Updated on Jul 15, 2024 08:50 AM IST

ByVicky Pathare

Sangvi-Bopodi bridge may be ready by August-end

The construction of the project began on January 31, 2022. Originally, the project was set to be completed within 24 months

However, due to delays in obtaining the required land from the National Agricultural Research Centre in Rahuri, the completion date has been extended to August 31, 2024. (HT PHOTO)

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Updated on Jul 15, 2024 08:12 AM IST

ByVicky Pathare

State orders PMC to return unspent funds with interest

These funds, distributed on March 31, 2022, have not been used because work orders were not issued, even though tenders were completed

The civic body has now asked all department heads to submit the details to the accounts department by July 15. (HT PHOTO)

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Updated on Jul 15, 2024 08:08 AM IST

BySiddharth Gadkari

PMC slaps notice to IAS officer Puja’s mother for footpath encroachment

The unauthorised construction on the footpath is about 60 feet long, three feet wide, and two feet high. It is blocking the movement of people on the road and footpath, as per the notice issued under Section 226 (1) A of the Maharashtra Municipal Corporation Act

The notice states that as per the complaint received, there is an encroachment of public road in front of a residence located in plot number 112, National Housing Society on Baner Road in Aundh. (HT PHOTO)

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Updated on Jul 14, 2024 05:16 AM IST

BySiddharth Gadkari

Six booked for offering prayers at Sarasbaug

Swargate police have lodged a case against six unidentified persons for offering prayers at Sarasbaug

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Updated on Jul 13, 2024 08:44 AM IST

ByNadeem Inamdar

Mohol instructs PMC to finish incomplete road work

Murlidhar Mohol, the Minister of State (Mos) for Civil Aviation and Cooperative sector on Monday held a meeting with civic officials to review various development works in the city

Many Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders and citizens present for the meeting expressed displeasure and raised the issue of ongoing road works in the city during the rainy season. (MAHENDRA KOLHE/ HT)

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Updated on Jul 10, 2024 06:30 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

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The construction of 1.5 km concrete road from Vishrantwadi to Airport Road Chowk started by a contractor in January 2024 is incomplete and the part completed has already shown cracks

Even as PMC has banned overhead cables, it has allowed MahaPreit to install 500 kilometres of fibre optical cable using streetlamp posts

Meanwhile, civic rights activists, forums and residents have further alleged that PMC was spending exorbitant sums of money on road cleaning through contracts when it had its own sweeping staff being paid regular salaries for daily cleaning

The spots are East Street Camp, Golibar Maidan, Fakhri Hills, Salunke Vihar Rd, NIBM Junction, Palace Orchard Undri and Marvel Sangria Crossing

In the letter, PMC informed the PMRDA that it needs 24 TMC of water (which will rise to 26 TMC by 2037) to supply to Pune city, but has been sanctioned only 16.36 TMC water storage from the Bhama-Askhed and Khadakwasla dams till 2032, and has to pay fines to obtain the additional water

PMC enforces regulations in newly merged villages but hesitates to act against bogus doctors, raising concerns about patient safety.

PMC to pay ₹21.57 crore for land acquisition to build a flyover at Katraj Junction, aiming to resolve long-standing traffic issues.

Former BJP corporator Rajashree Kale hit RTI activist Paresh Gurav with her sandal at PMC headquarters over argument on tender floated for women hostel

PMC health dept. forwards 4 suspected Zika deaths for audit. City reports 73 Zika-positive cases. Deaths occurred between July 14-22 with underlying health conditions.

Residents claim PMC has failed to provide basic infrastructure to 34 fringe villages merged with the civic body since 2017

PMC has reported death of two Zika virus-infected patients after their samples tested positive for the virus infection

PMC has constituted four-member committee to study the causes of the recent flooding in the city and prepare a report that will include an emergency plan

The civic body claimed that it issued notices to the citizens responsible for dumping the debris in the riverbed

A majority of those infected with Zika either remain asymptomatic (up to 80%) or show mild symptoms of fever, rash, conjunctivitis, body aches, and joint pains

Dr Borade, was working as district reproductive and child health officer (DRCHO) for the past three years in Nanded. She holds an MD, PSM degree and had earlier worked as taluka health officer in Washim.

Chandipura virus is a member of the rhabdoviridae family known to cause sporadic cases and outbreaks in western, central and southern parts of the country, especially during the monsoon season

Earlier on July 11, the Rugna Hakka Parishad (RHP), a non-governmental organisation (NGO), had held a protest at the PMC building demanding suspension of the AHO for alleged corruption and misconduct

Dr Rajesh Dighe, assistant health officer of PMC and city immunisation officer, said, the health department of PMC has made a budget allocation of ₹22 lakhs for this immunisation programme

Pune City reports new Zika case, total now 33. PMC confirms active transmission in 12 areas. Concerns raised over insufficient surveillance and testing.

According to the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) officials, 11 expecting mothers who are affected are closely monitored

The Maharashtra government revamped the Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Jan Arogya Yojana (MJPJAY) increasing health cover up to ₹5 lakh

The project will focus on main roads with heavy traffic. Enhancements such as improved intersections, updated signals, parking management, speed breakers, road surfacing, removal of road encroachments, and installation of traffic control devices will be implemented

The three new Zika virus cases reported in Pune city include: a woman, 27, from Kothrud; a man, 49, from Lohegaon

At present, the merged villages lack a proper waste processing and disposal system and the PMC does not have adequate infrastructure to handle the additional waste

The number of mutton, chicken and fish shops operating in the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) area is in the thousands, however, the PMC veterinary department has only 825 shops registered with them

The construction of the project began on January 31, 2022. Originally, the project was set to be completed within 24 months

These funds, distributed on March 31, 2022, have not been used because work orders were not issued, even though tenders were completed

The unauthorised construction on the footpath is about 60 feet long, three feet wide, and two feet high. It is blocking the movement of people on the road and footpath, as per the notice issued under Section 226 (1) A of the Maharashtra Municipal Corporation Act

Swargate police have lodged a case against six unidentified persons for offering prayers at Sarasbaug

Murlidhar Mohol, the Minister of State (Mos) for Civil Aviation and Cooperative sector on Monday held a meeting with civic officials to review various development works in the city

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