An activist raises concerns that some defaulters are exploiting Pune’s amnesty scheme, hurting honest taxpayers and the civic body. Activist Claims Pune Civic Body’s Amnesty Scheme is Being Misused by Defaulters Pune: So, there’s this activist named Vivek Velankar who’s been digging into how some property tax defaulters are really taking advantage of the Pune…
Pune is set to enhance safety in hilly areas with a new ₹82 crore proposal for CCTV and connectivity improvements Pune’s Hilly Areas and Ghats to Get Safety Nets with ₹82 Crore Proposal Pune: The city is taking steps to improve safety in its hilly areas and ghats. They’re launching a new initiative called the…
The pilgrimage train schedule from Maharashtra is postponed due to the Maha Kumbh Mela, affecting many eager travelers. Maha’s Pilgrimage Train Schedule Delayed Due to Maha Kumbh Mela at Prayagraj Prayagraj: So, it looks like the pilgrimage train schedule from Maharashtra is on hold. The ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela is causing quite a stir, and…
Medha Kulkarni is sounding the alarm on Pune’s riverfront project, highlighting serious ecological concerns and calling for immediate action. Medha Kulkarni Raises Alarm on Pune Riverfront Project’s Ecological Risks Pune: Medha Kulkarni, a BJP MP, is raising some serious red flags about the Mula-Mutha riverfront project. She’s worried about the ecological impact and has even…
Pune is set to launch a new COP-24 patrolling system by mid-February, aiming to boost police response times and improve public safety. Pune to Get COP-24 Patrolling System by Mid-February for Enhanced Safety Pune: The city is gearing up for a new patrolling system called COP-24, which is expected to roll out by mid-February. This…
The NGT has asked various authorities to respond to environmental concerns about the RFD project in Pune by February 21 NGT Orders Authorities to Respond by Feb 21 on RFD Project Concerns Pune: Recently, there’s been a bit of a stir over the Riverfront Development (RFD) Project. An activist named Sarang Yadvadkar raised some serious…
Pimpri has penalized 221 construction companies for pollution, halting work on several projects due to non-compliance with environmental standards Pimpri Hits 221 Construction Firms with Fines for Pollution Violations Pimpri: Recently, the city has taken a strong stand against pollution. They slapped a hefty fine of ₹31,48,157 on construction companies that were not following the…
Pune has made strides in reducing road accidents at dangerous spots this year, thanks to new traffic measures and increased enforcement. Pune Sees Significant Reduction in Road Accidents at Black Spots in 2024 Pune: The city has seen some positive changes in road safety lately. Traffic management efforts, like limiting heavy vehicles during busy hours,…
PMPML’s bus breakdowns continue to frustrate commuters, with 15,719 incidents reported in 2024, highlighting ongoing reliability issues. PMPML Faces 15,719 Bus Breakdowns in 2024, Commuters Left Stranded Pune: The Pune Mahanagar Parivahan Mahamandal Limited (PMPML) had a tough year in 2024, with 15,719 bus breakdowns. That’s a slight improvement from 2023, but it’s still a…
Passengers are facing issues with smart cards due to a technical glitch, causing frustration among those relying on travel concessions. Technical Glitch in Smart Card System Frustrates MSRTC Passengers Pune: A technical glitch in the smart card system has left many MSRTC passengers in a bind. Since the launch of smart cards in March 2024,…