Pune Municipal Corporation elections set for January 15
Over 35 lakh voters in Pune will elect 165 corporators on January 15 to tackle pressing civic issues like traffic, water, and garbage. Key political alliances gear up for the crucial polls.
Over 35 lakh voters in Pune will elect 165 corporators on January 15 to tackle pressing civic issues like traffic, water, and garbage. Key political alliances gear up for the crucial polls.
Pune Municipal Corporation plans a Rs 5 crore overhaul of the 20-year-old Hadapsar flyover, replacing 9 expansion joints and 268 bearings. Work starts in two months. Read details on traffic plans and resident concerns.
Pune Municipal Corporation launches survey of abhyasikas & PGs to set safety, space & hygiene rules. Move follows fire incident, overcrowding concerns for MPSC aspirants.
Pune gears up for municipal elections with plans for 4,000+ polling stations across 41 wards for 35.51 lakh voters. Preparations underway as officials finalize locations and verify electoral rolls.
Pune Municipal Corporation launches survey of abhyasikas & paying guests to draft guidelines on space, safety & hygiene for students. Action follows years of complaints.
Pune Municipal Corporation announces a major salary hike to Rs 1.5-2.5 lakh to recruit 25 specialist doctors for Kamala Nehru Hospital, addressing critical staff shortages and NMC compliance issues.
Actor Sonu Sood urges passengers to treat IndiGo ground staff with kindness and patience during flight disruptions. He highlights their helplessness while doing their job.
A new height barrier at Pune's Sasanenagar underpass, installed after the old one was damaged, has created major traffic jams due to poor signage. Read how this impacts commuters and the official response.
Pune Municipal Corporation plans a week-long crackdown on illegal study rooms, hostels & eateries causing public inconvenience. New rules for PG facilities & libraries coming. Read more.
A 2025 audit reveals only 11% of Pune's cycle tracks are in good shape. The report highlights safety issues, encroachments, and poor continuity as major hurdles for cyclists in the city.
Frustrated by over a decade of delays, Pune's Karvenagar residents demand a white paper on the stalled Shivne-Kharadi riverbed road. Incomplete works cause severe traffic bottlenecks and safety hazards. Read more.
Pune Municipal Corporation repaired 2,989 potholes in a month-long campaign. While officials claim progress, commuters report uneven repairs and bumpy rides. Read the full report.
Pune Municipal Corporation faces criticism after draft electoral rolls contain major errors. Citizens submitted 22,809 suggestions for corrections. Read about the errors and the extended deadline.
Pune Municipal Corporation claims to have addressed 99% of pothole complaints via Road Mitra app in a month-long campaign, spending approximately Rs 1 crore per ward. Read details.
Loco pilots of Hubballi division begin a 48-hour hunger strike, citing apathy over arduous duty hours, safety concerns, and staff vacancies. Read their demands.
Dhar forest department starts a comprehensive wildlife census covering 100,000 hectares. 200 personnel to use camera traps for tigers & leopards, aiding future conservation plans. #WildlifeCensus #MadhyaPradesh
Pune Municipal Corporation races to verify over 12,700 objections to ward-wise electoral rolls before Wednesday's deadline. Teams conduct field visits to correct errors.
Three Kerala forest personnel missing during the National Tiger Census in Bonacaud were safely located in Iruthode. The team lost communication after taking a wrong path. Read the full rescue details.
South Western Railway loco staff launch a 48-hour hunger strike, protesting long hours, inadequate rest, and safety neglect. Over 600 to protest in Bengaluru & Hubballi. Details inside.
BMC invites PMC tender for 45m-wide elevated road connecting Dahisar West to Bhayander West, final leg of Mumbai Coastal Road corridor. Project to reduce travel time by 30-45 minutes.
Andhra Pradesh launches tiger census from December 1. Nallamala forest now home to 87 tigers as population shows remarkable recovery. Learn about the counting methods.
Patna Municipal Corporation announces a full waiver on interest and penalties for property tax defaulters. Pay only the principal amount by March 31, 2026. Clear your dues now!
Pune Municipal Corporation's ambitious Vishwa 2025 waste management initiative faces resident complaints in Vimannagar pilot. Read about the operational challenges and integration issues with SWaCH workers.
Rising leopard conflicts in Pune, Ahilyanagar, and Nashik prompt a first-of-its-kind census in agricultural landscapes. Experts reveal the technical challenges and urgent need for data.
Pune Municipal Corporation extends deadline for electoral roll objections to Dec 3 after complaints of 3 lakh double entries and ward mismatches. Citizens urged to verify their details online.
Comprehensive camera trap census of Bengal tigers begins across Sundarbans Tiger Reserve and adjacent habitats. Learn about this crucial conservation effort.
Entrepreneur Ankur Warikoo's viral post about his driver's salary and trust relationship sparks psychologist insights on long-term staff becoming family. Learn what builds such deep bonds.
Pune faces severe air pollution from 200 tonnes of daily construction waste. PMC scrambles with new plants and real-time monitoring with IITM to control the damage. Learn about the city's fight for cleaner air.
Pune Municipal Corporation reveals over 3 lakh duplicate entries in draft electoral roll for upcoming elections. PMC says it's powerless to delete names, raising concerns over electoral integrity.
Pune civic body plans a new 30-meter road from Puru Society to Sabha Mandap to create an alternate route to the international airport, rehabilitating hawkers via a CSR scheme.