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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. (HT)
Published on Mar 07, 2025 09:24 AM IST

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. ((PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))
Published on Feb 28, 2025 08:58 AM IST

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

According to the PMC officials, the standing committee sanctioned the said contract for three zones covering nine arterial roads only. (HT PHOTO)
Published on Feb 11, 2025 07:46 AM IST

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

Citizens have complained about the absence of traffic cops from the spots, leading to chronic traffic congestion on a regular basis. (HT PHOTO)
Updated on Dec 09, 2024 07:20 AM IST

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

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)
Updated on Oct 03, 2024 08:46 AM IST

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

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)
Updated on Sep 30, 2024 07:56 AM IST

Finally, resolution in sight for traffic issues at Katraj Junction

PMC set to pay 21.57 crore to acquire land for construction of flyover at Katraj Junction. (MAHENDRA KOLHE/HT)
Updated on Sep 10, 2024 09:14 AM IST

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

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)
Updated on Aug 23, 2024 08:46 AM IST

Audit panel to investigate four suspected Zika deaths

Zika virus is transmitted through the bite of an infected Aedes mosquito, known to transmit infections like dengue and chikungunya. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)
Updated on Aug 09, 2024 06:14 AM IST

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

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)
Updated on Aug 07, 2024 08:16 AM IST

Pune reports two suspected Zika deaths

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))
Updated on Aug 02, 2024 06:46 AM IST

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. (PTI FILE)
Updated on Aug 01, 2024 05:54 AM IST

107 trucks of debris removed from Mula-Mutha 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)
Updated on Jul 31, 2024 07:50 AM IST

NCDC experts direct PMC to continue surveillance for Zika virus

Following the surge in cases, the two-member team of NCDC experts are on a visit to Pune. (HT PHOTO)
Updated on Jul 28, 2024 05:48 AM IST

Dr Nina Borade is new PMC health chief

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)
Updated on Jul 26, 2024 08:20 AM IST

PMC starts surveillance to counter Chandipura virus threat

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)
Updated on Jul 25, 2024 07:52 AM IST

PMC intensifies probe into corruption allegations against AHO

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)
Updated on Jul 25, 2024 07:40 AM IST

Health dept approval delay stalls PMC’s HPV vax drive

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)
Updated on Jul 23, 2024 06:16 AM IST

85k population in Pune living in Zika-affected area 

To date, the PMC has tested 349 people including 306 pregnant women for the virus infection. (HT PHOTO)
Updated on Jul 23, 2024 06:02 AM IST

Five test positive for Zika virus

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)
Updated on Jul 21, 2024 06:00 AM IST

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) making it universal (HT File)
Updated on Jul 22, 2024 11:10 AM IST

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

The aim is to reduce the number of accidents through these efforts, said officials. (HT FILE)
Updated on Jul 19, 2024 07:12 AM IST

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

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)
Updated on Jul 18, 2024 06:20 AM IST

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

These companies will also be responsible for the scientific processing and disposal of waste for a period of three years. (HT PHOTO)
Updated on Jul 17, 2024 07:32 AM IST

Illegal meat shops cause hygiene issues in Pune 

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)
Updated on Jul 15, 2024 08:50 AM IST

Sangvi-Bopodi bridge may be ready by August-end

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)
Updated on Jul 15, 2024 08:12 AM IST

State orders PMC to return unspent funds with interest

The civic body has now asked all department heads to submit the details to the accounts department by July 15. (HT PHOTO)
Updated on Jul 15, 2024 08:08 AM IST

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

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)
Updated on Jul 14, 2024 05:16 AM IST

Six booked for offering prayers at Sarasbaug

Swargate police have lodged a case against six unidentified persons for offering prayers at Sarasbaug (in pic). (HT FILE)
Updated on Jul 13, 2024 08:44 AM IST

Mohol instructs PMC to finish incomplete road work 

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)
Updated on Jul 10, 2024 06:30 AM IST