Pune’s PMRDA commissioner is shaking things up to make building approvals faster and easier for everyone PMRDA Commissioner Decentralises Operations to Simplify Building Permissions Pune: So, the PMRDA commissioner, Yogesh Mhase, just made a big announcement. He’s decentralising the building permissions process to make things smoother for everyone. This means less waiting around for approvals,…
Shiv Sena (UBT) protests the recent MSRTC fare hike, raising concerns over rising travel costs for commuters in Pune. Shiv Sena (UBT) Protests Against MSRTC Fare Hike in Pune Pune: Last week, the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation decided to raise bus fares by nearly 15%. This change kicked in on January 25, and it’s…
The central government has sent a team to Pune to help manage the growing cases of Guillain Barre Syndrome and support local health efforts Centre Expands Team to Manage Rising Guillain Barre Syndrome Cases in Pune Pune: Recently, the situation with Guillain Barre Syndrome has been getting serious. The local health department has reported 101…
Pune’s civic body is now supplying clean water via tankers amid rising GBS cases linked to a contaminated well Contaminated Well Linked to GBS Spike; Pune Civic Body Delivers Clean Water Pune: Recently, there’s been a concerning spike in Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) cases in Pune. The state health minister, Prakash Abitkar, visited the city to…
Activists in Pune are sounding the alarm over new flood data, pushing for urgent government action to protect public safety Environmental Activists Urge Immediate Action Following MERI Report Findings Pune: Recently, environmental activists have been raising concerns about the latest report from the Maharashtra Engineering Research Institute (MERI). They’re calling for immediate action from local…
Traffic jams in Pune are causing passengers to miss their flights, raising concerns about airport access and timely commutes Punekars Stuck in Traffic Risk Missing Flights Amid Growing Congestion Pune: Traffic in Pune has become a real headache for travelers. Many folks heading to the airport are getting stuck in jams and missing their flights.…
The Pune International Centre has officially moved to its new eco-friendly campus in Pashan, enhancing its role in policy-making and research. Pune International Centre Relocates to New Campus in Pashan Pune: The Pune International Centre (PIC) just made a big move to a new seven-acre campus in Pashan. This place is all about being eco-friendly…
Pune’s disaster response team just got a boost with new vehicles to tackle emergencies more effectively PDRF Expands Fleet with New Disaster Response Vehicles for Enhanced Safety Pune: The Pune Metropolitan Disaster Response Force (PDRF) is stepping up its game. They just added new disaster response vehicles to their fleet, which is pretty exciting. This…
Teachers are pushing back against the state board’s new exam policies, fearing distrust and disruption in schools Teachers’ Groups Reject State Board’s Decision on ‘Copy-Free Campaign’ Pune: Recently, the Maharashtra State Board made a decision that’s stirred up quite a bit of controversy. They’re rolling out a ‘copy-free campaign’ that involves changing up the directors…
NCP leader Baburao Chandere faces charges after allegedly attacking a builder over a land dispute, prompting strong condemnation from Ajit Pawar. NCP Leader Chandere Booked for Attacking Builder, Ajit Pawar Condemns Incident Pune: So, there’s been quite a stir in Pune lately. Baburao Chandere, a leader from the NCP, got himself into some serious trouble.…