Articles by Siddharth Gadkari
PMC claims collection of ₹4.81 cr. in fines for illegal road digging
According to the PMC road department, a total ₹4.81 crore has been collected in fines for unauthorised road excavation over the past six years
Updated on Jul 23, 2024 05:24 AM IST
Funding delay puts Pune’s Mula-Mutha pollution abatement project at risk
With the last instalment having been paid in March, the PMC is afraid that the project may face delays if funds are not received soon before the model code of conduct for the state assembly elections comes into force
Updated on Jul 22, 2024 08:20 AM IST
Private parking at Ramwadi Metro station sparks opposition
Following the inauguration of the extended Vanaz to Ramwadi Metro line by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the route has been popular among commuters seeking to avoid city traffic jams
Updated on Jul 22, 2024 05:28 AM IST
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
Updated on Jul 19, 2024 07:12 AM IST
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
Updated on Jul 17, 2024 07:32 AM IST
Man injured in electrical accident
A man suffered injury while connecting a welding machine wire to a nearby feeder pillar for unauthorised use of electricity
Updated on Jul 17, 2024 07:18 AM IST
PMC to use jack and push method for shifting water pipeline at Sadhu Vaswani ROB
The decision comes as the project department begins demolishing the old (and unsafe) Sadhu Vaswani ROB to construct a new one
Updated on Jul 16, 2024 07:12 AM IST
MSEDCL uploads reliability indices after complaint by civic activist
By March 2024, the outage count rose to 16,442, affecting about three crore consumers for 28,076 hours
Updated on Jul 16, 2024 05:12 AM IST
PMC begins preliminary works for Shastrinagar Chowk flyover project
Pune Municipal Corporation begins preliminary work for 'Y' shaped flyover at Shastrinagar Chowk to ease traffic congestion on Ahmednagar Road; construction to start in September.
Updated on Jul 15, 2024 08:18 AM IST
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
Updated on Jul 15, 2024 08:08 AM IST
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
Updated on Jul 14, 2024 05:16 AM IST
PMC gets state’s in-principle approval for ₹581 cr fund to set up STPs in 16 merged villages
The civic body is trying to arrange the remaining ₹887 crore funds from Japan International Cooperation Limited (JICL) and a meeting regarding the same has been scheduled next week, said officials
Published on Jul 13, 2024 10:43 PM IST
Pune Metro to develop commercial complex at Swargate
The development of Metro services is expected to boost commercial activities due to increased footfall from commuters, making the site attractive for property development, said officials
Updated on Jul 12, 2024 09:48 PM IST
State government forms committee to review Pune’s floodline
Civic activists are demanding that the Mula-Mutha riverfront development project be put on hold until the committee’s report is submitted
Updated on Jul 12, 2024 07:16 AM IST
MSEDCL uncovers ₹ 1.28 crore power theft in Pune district
MSEDCL conducted a special drive against power theft in Western Maharashtra, discovering ₹1.58 crore of unauthorized electricity consumption at 1,152 locations, with Pune district having the highest theft amount of ₹1.28 crore.
Updated on Jul 11, 2024 06:06 AM IST
Seek Pune Metro’s opinion before proceeding with Vishrantwadi flyover: Mohol
The directive comes despite Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) already consulting Pune Metro on the projec
Updated on Jul 10, 2024 08:58 AM IST
MNGL announces ₹1.50 per kg hike in CNG prices in Pune
MNGL stated in its press release on Tuesday that starting from July 10, the retail price of CNG will rise by ₹1.50 per kg, bringing the new price to ₹85 per kg
Updated on Jul 10, 2024 06:48 AM IST
After CEC hearing, PMC insists on construction of Balbharati-Paud Phata Road
The plan has been prepared with environmental considerations to ensure that the ecology and environment are not disturbed. Considering Pune’s transportation needs, this road must be built, says official
Updated on Jul 09, 2024 08:14 AM IST
PMC to spend ₹40 Lakh for Balgandharva maintenance, barely 3 months after ₹1.5 cr renovations
In the first week of July, the PMC Bhavan department (Building Construction) floated two tenders for maintenance work
Updated on Jul 08, 2024 05:58 AM IST
Pune Smart City writes to PMC to take charge of Traffic Management System
Back in 2018, the PMC had approved ₹102 crore for installing an automatic signal system at 125 intersections and ₹68.38 crore for maintenance over the next five years
Updated on Jul 08, 2024 05:52 AM IST
PMC writes to Pune Metro over mosquito breeding sites
Pune Metro, which is being executed by Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Limited (Maha Metro) is carrying out construction work at Kasba Peth, Mandai and Swargate areas
Updated on Jul 07, 2024 05:20 AM IST
Work commences on PCMC-Nigdi Metro stretch, piers being set up near Bhakti-Shakti Chowk
Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd (RVNL) has been awarded the contract for the 4.519 km elevated viaduct from Pimpri Chinchwad to Nigdi (Bhakti Shakti) on the North-South Corridor of the Pune Metro Rail Project, costing ₹339 crore
Updated on Jul 07, 2024 05:12 AM IST
PMRDA in dilemma over illegal hoardings after 700 owners apply for legalisation
Following deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar’s instructions, the PMRDA on June 20 initiated action against illegal hoardings in Hinjewadi, Mulshi, Devghat (Saswad) and Bavdhan
Updated on Jul 06, 2024 05:12 AM IST
Women throng Setu Kendras for Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana, farm & MNREGA work affected
Large crowds were seen since Tuesday in the rural parts of Pune, Solapur, Malegaon, Buldhana, Sambhajinagar, and Nandurbar
Updated on Jul 05, 2024 07:08 AM IST
Will ensure enough water for Pune: Dy CM Fadnavis
On Wednesday, MLA Ravindra Dhangekar raised a question about Pune city’s water supply in an Assembly session
Updated on Jul 04, 2024 06:40 AM IST
PMC serves notice to ARAI for damaging tree roots during trench digging
PMC has mentioned in the letter that a trench was dug along the road outside the institute in the second week of June to improve water drainage
Updated on Jul 04, 2024 06:30 AM IST
Pune Metro: PMC preparing LAP for areas within 500 metres of four stations
As per the Unified Development Control and Promotion Regulations (UDCPR), the PMC proposes provision of higher floor space index (FSI) around metro stations with an aim to achieve transit-oriented development
Updated on Jul 04, 2024 08:36 AM IST
PMC to reconstruct structure at Body gate police chowki
The acquisition of the Police Motor Transport Office premises in Aundh was stalled, causing traffic jams for citizens
Updated on Jul 03, 2024 05:48 AM IST
Install circuit breakers to avoid electrical accidents: MSEDCL
Due to heavy rains, residents need to be extra careful with household and public electricity systems to avoid electrical accidents, which may occur due to internal wiring issues, devices, or metal materials
Updated on Jul 03, 2024 05:42 AM IST
Pune civic body leaving unfinished roads, risking commuters’ lives
The PMC started constructing CC roads at Sahakar Nagar, Kothrud, Ambegaon and Kharadi just ahead of the monsoon only to leave them unfinished after the second month of the rainy season, Hindustan Times has found
Updated on Jul 03, 2024 08:32 AM IST
