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Siddharth Gadkari

Siddharth Gadkari

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PMRDA drives fail to curb illegal hoardings in Hinjewadi

Unauthorised hoardings continue to appear at Hinjewadi Chowk despite repeated demolition drives by Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority. (HT)

Updated on Aug 2, 2026 03:08 IST

HCMTR alignment key factor in Pune Metro expansion

Civic officials have begun integrating the proposed 43.6-km HCMTR with upcoming metro corridors to avoid future redesigns, repeated road excavation and higher construction costs. (HT file)

Updated on Jul 31, 2026 03:29 IST

No nod yet for ₹12,937cr PCMC Metro Phase 2 plan

Nearly two years after Maha-Metro began discussions with PCMC, the proposed <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>12,937.23-crore Metro Phase 2 project remains caught in the approval process. ((PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))

Updated on Jul 28, 2026 03:21 IST

Cong warns of agitation over delay in starting Metro Line 3

Congress has warned of ‘massive agitation’ if the service of Shivajinagar-Hinjewadi Metro Line 3 is not launched without further delay. ((PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))

Updated on Jul 28, 2026 03:08 IST

MSRDC plans six-laning of old Pune-Mumbai highway

Pune, India - Feb. 20, 2016 : Massive traffic jam at Pune-Mumbai Expressway after an oil tanker toppled blocking the busy road route near Khandala exit in Pune, India, on Saturday, February 20, 2016. Traffic on Mumbai-Pune express way was restored after nine hours on Saturday after it was virtually standstill since morning. Vehicular movement from Mumbai and Pune remained affected when an oil tanker turned turtle around 6 am on stiff slope near Khandala exit.. Oil spilled over one km area, forcing authorities to block the road. Traffic was diverted from old national highway. But long queue -- almost eight to ten kms - from both the ends was seen till noon. It took almost six to eight hours to pass express way, which took 150 minutes in normal circumstance. Vehicle users faced severe hardships due to the mishap. HT photo (HT Photos)

Updated on Jul 25, 2026 03:11 IST

IIT-B recommends diversion of rainwater flow to prevent landslides on Pune-Mumbai Expressway’s Missing Link

IIT-B recommends diversion of rainwater flow to prevent landslides on Pune-Mumbai Expressway’s Missing Link

Updated on Jul 25, 2026 03:08 IST

CMRS approves Pune Metro Line 3’s Maan-Balewadi section

Commissioner of Metro Rail Safety granted provisional authorisation to start operations on the Maan-RK Laxman Museum (Balewadi) section. (HT)

Updated on Jul 25, 2026 02:59 IST

PMRDA plans six priority roads in Hinjewadi to ease congestion

Pune, India - July 15, 2020:Vehicular movement at Rajiv Gandhi Infotech Park, Hinjewadi in Pune, India, on Wednesday, July 15, 2020. (Photo by Milind Saurkar/Hindustan Times) (Milind Saurkar/HT Photo)

Updated on Jul 23, 2026 03:00 IST

PMC to transfer land worth ₹1.67 crore to Maha-Metro for proposed Katraj metro station

The plot is presently being used as a temporary public parking facility by the civic body. (HT)

Updated on Jul 21, 2026 02:54 IST

Maha-Metro to shift 132 kV power line for Swargate–Katraj underground work

The Balaji Nagar station is one of the three underground stations planned on the 5.46-km Swargate–Katraj Metro extension, along with Market Yard and Katraj. (HT FILE)

Updated on Jul 19, 2026 03:12 IST

Man accused of using PMC deputy commissioner’s name to dupe property tax defaulter arrested

Updated on Jul 18, 2026 03:32 IST

PMC sets 60% land acquisition rule for DP road projects

As per civic officials, as many as 33 key DP roads are currently stuck because of partial land acquisition. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Updated on Jul 18, 2026 03:23 IST

PMC’s ₹12 lakh food testing machine goes missing

According to the reply, the PMC health department purchased the food testing machine in 2016-17 for <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>11.98 lakh and installed it at the Food Hygiene and Health Laboratory in Kondhwa. (HT FILE)

Updated on Jul 18, 2026 03:19 IST

PMC asks contractor to arrange own land for ₹82.1-cr CBG plant to avoid residents’ protests

Pune, India - Feb. 2, 2018: HT reporter Ananya Barua trying to access free WiFi installed by PMC at PMC building as a part of smart city project in Pune, India, on Friday, February 2, 2018. (Photo by Sanket Wankhade/HT PHOTO)

Updated on Jul 17, 2026 03:25 IST

PMC clears ₹30.84-crore land acquisition proposal for alternate road to Lohegaon Airport

Pune, India - Feb. 2, 2018: HT reporter Ananya Barua trying to access free WiFi installed by PMC at PMC building as a part of smart city project in Pune, India, on Friday, February 2, 2018. (Photo by Sanket Wankhade/HT PHOTO)

Updated on Jul 17, 2026 03:16 IST

PMC standing committee clears ₹73.52-cr Shivajinagar flyover project with 1.5-year deadline

Pune, India - Feb. 2, 2018: HT reporter Ananya Barua trying to access free WiFi installed by PMC at PMC building as a part of smart city project in Pune, India, on Friday, February 2, 2018. (Photo by Sanket Wankhade/HT PHOTO)

Updated on Jul 17, 2026 03:13 IST

Maha extends unified development rules to PMRDA & MSRDC’s SPA area

The MSRDC was appointed as the planning authority for this area through a government notification issued on October 10, 2024. (REPRESENTIVE PIC)

Updated on Jul 16, 2026 02:45 IST

Third-party agency to oversee Temghar dam repairs amid persistent seepage; PMC floats ₹37.5 lakh tender

The selected agency will supervise repairs on monoliths 1 to 13 over a 24-month period. (HT)

Updated on Jul 12, 2026 02:56 IST

PMC to survey old wadas after rain-related collapses, demolish unsafe buildings

Pune, India - Sept. 20, 2021: Old wadas at Kasba peth area in Pune, India, on Monday, September 20, 2021. (Photo by Rahul Raut/HT PHOTO)

Updated on Jul 11, 2026 02:52 IST

Work-from-home turns into ordeal as power outages hit Pune’s IT hub

The downpour caused waterlogging across several parts of the city, prompting the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) to switch off feeders and transformers. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

Updated on Jul 9, 2026 02:57 IST

Airport Metro link finalised, Karve Road double-decker flyover plan expanded to Vandevi

Earlier, the flyover proposal was limited to a shorter stretch, but officials have now been asked to examine a longer structure integrating Metro and road traffic movement. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Updated on Jul 3, 2026 03:23 IST

PMC successfully conducts first trial of floating spider machine at Jambhulwadi lake

According to PMC officials, floating spider machines are equipped to access deep, narrow and difficult-to-reach sections of lakes, rivers and streams. (MAHENDRA KOLHE/HT)

Updated on Jun 30, 2026 24:00 IST

PMC to discontinue Kasba waste pilot after GB raises concerns over implementation

PMC to discontinue Kasba waste pilot after GB raises concerns over implementation

Updated on Jun 27, 2026 23:30 IST

NHAI cracks down on illegal parking, encroachments

NHAI has intensified action against unauthorised parking, encroachments along national highways. ((PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))

Updated on Jun 27, 2026 24:32 IST

Ahead of Ashadhi Wari, PMRDA removes 70 illegal hoardings along Palkhi routes

the PMRDA unauthorised construction department conducted a detailed survey of around 123 hoardings located along the Palkhi routes in Haveli, Daund and Purandar talukas. (HT)

Updated on Jun 26, 2026 23:50 IST

PMC corporators question Swach’s waste collection, demand performance audit

Gurugram, India-June 27, 2024: An MCG jcb machine cleaning the garbage at civil line area near Deputy commissioner residence, in Gurugram, India, on Thursday, 27 June 2024. (Photo by Parveen Kumar/Hindustan Times)(Pic to go with Debashish Karmakar's story)

Updated on Jun 22, 2026 23:40 IST

PMC initiates road planning exercise in cantt ahead of proposed merger

The move is part of the civic administration’s efforts to upgrade infrastructure in the cantonment area (FILE)

Updated on Jun 22, 2026 22:50 IST

Despite shortage, 90% of PMC public toilets still use potable water

Civic records show that nearly 90% of these facilities connect directly to the potable water supply network. (FILE)

Updated on Jun 21, 2026 23:40 IST

Maha approves interest-free ₹40 crore loan for extension of Pune Metro phase 1

The state government has clarified that the amount will be recovered in a single instalment after Maha-Metro repays primary loans. (HT)

Updated on Jun 21, 2026 23:32 IST

PMRDA, MahaRail sign pact to fast-track railway overbridges, underpasses in Pune region

The initiative follows directions from chief minister and PMRDA chairman Devendra Fadnavis, who had stressed the need to address increasing traffic congestion in the region and prioritise the removal of railway level crossings. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Updated on Jun 20, 2026 22:56 IST

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