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Siddharth Gadkari

Siddharth Gadkari

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PMC asks Maha-Metro to prevent river flow disruptions during monsoon

The civic body highlighted metro construction sites near Bhide Bridge and Shivajinagar, where construction materials have reportedly been stored in large quantities, and asked authorities to immediately remove any material that could affect the flow of water during flooding or dam releases. (HT FILE)

Updated on Jun 20, 2026 21:58 IST

PMC warns of ₹10K fine for water wastage; repeat offenders may face criminal action

According to the IMD’s latest long-range forecast, there is a 60% probability of rainfall remaining below normal — less than 90% of the long period average — during the June-September monsoon season. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Updated on Jun 20, 2026 21:42 IST

Congress leader moves CCI against PMC over ₹700 crore waste management tender

The complaint comes amid an ongoing controversy over PMC’s waste management contracts. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Updated on Jun 19, 2026 01:52 IST

Metro line 3 costs rise 20% due to delays

Delays in the construction of Pune Metro line 3 have led to an around 20% increase in project costs, with the concessionaire set to bear the additional burden. (MAHENDRA KOLHE/HT)

Updated on Jun 19, 2026 01:44 IST

593 complaints in just four days following alternate-day supply

Residents have mainly complained of delayed water supply and low pressure; highest number of complaints came central Peth areas. ((PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))

Updated on Jun 19, 2026 01:14 IST

PMC to prepare master plan for proposed ‘Lake City’ project

The directives come amid growing concerns over the deteriorating condition of these lakes. (HT)

Updated on Jun 18, 2026 24:40 IST

PMC spent over ₹160 cr on drain cleaning in five years; waterlogging concerns persist

According to the records, the civic body floated 14 tenders worth nearly <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>38 crore in 2020-21 for drain-cleaning and maintenance works (HT)

Updated on Jun 18, 2026 24:18 IST

Proposal submitted to develop Sun City–Karvenagar link roads

Proposal to develop key link roads and acquire land for the project has been submitted to PMC to ease traffic congestion in Vadgaon Budruk, Sun City and Karvenagar. ((PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))

Updated on Jun 17, 2026 01:46 IST

Low water pressure complaints surface after alternate-day supply begins

Gurugram, India- January 08, 2019: The residents of U Block, DLF 3, are worried as many of them are not getting the adequate and regular drinking water supply for the past four days. The residents said that they have been frequently purchasing water from private water suppliers to suffice their daily need and their complaints can be verified at any point of time, in Gurugram, India, on Tuesday, January 08, 2019. (Photo by Yogendra Kumar/Hindustan Times) To go with Dhananjay Jha Story (Yogendra Kumar/HT PHOTO)

Updated on Jun 16, 2026 23:06 IST

Pune to begin alternate-day water supply from June 15; PMC expects system to stabilise within 2-3 days

Pune, India - May 23, 2022: A water tank of a housing society is filled by the water tanker due to less pressure of the water at Karve Nagar, in Pune, India, on Monday, May 23, 2022. (Photo by Pratham Gokhale/Hindustan Times) (Pratham Gokhale/HT Photo)

Updated on Jun 15, 2026 24:48 IST

Pune Growth Hub: Divisional commissioner seeks priority list of infra projects

Tower cranes operate in a residential building construction site at the Jaypee Wish Town Project, developed by Jaypee Infratech Ltd., in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India, on Thursday, Sept. 7, 2017. Fifteen miles east of India’s capital lies Jaypee Wish Town, a sprawling 1,162-acre site spotted with unfinished residential towers that embody the human cost of the nation’s bad-loan mess and point to the difficulty of resolving it. Photographer: Prashanth Vishwanathan/Bloomberg (Bloomberg)

Updated on Jun 12, 2026 01:52 IST

Illegal buildings, hoarding under scanner as MSRDC adopts GIS technology

The survey will cover unauthorised buildings, encroachments and various forms of illegal advertisements, including hoardings, sky-signs, banners, flex boards, kiosks and unipoles. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Updated on Jun 12, 2026 01:42 IST

Maan-Hinjewadi to Baner phase of metro line 3 to open by July 15; services to Shivajinagar by August 15: PMRDA chief

The feasibility report has already been submitted and the project will move to the next stage once suggested modifications are approved. (FILE)

Updated on Jun 11, 2026 24:20 IST

Bhide Bridge to remain shut till Sep. 5 for Metro footbridge work

A similar structure is now being built across the Mutha river above Bhide bridge. (MAHENDRA KOLHE/ HT)

Updated on Jun 8, 2026 22:58 IST

PMC eyes green mobility corridor along canal route after tunnel project

PMC eyes green mobility corridor along canal route after tunnel project

Updated on Jun 8, 2026 24:34 IST

PMC to use robots to audit stormwater drain cleaning from June 15

PMC to use robots to audit stormwater drain cleaning from June 15

Updated on Jun 8, 2026 24:26 IST

Untreated water discharge triggers action in Hinjewadi

The violations came to light during the ongoing pre-monsoon desilting and stormwater drain improvement works near the Dohler Company premises in Phase II of the IT Park. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Updated on Jun 6, 2026 21:42 IST

Pune may get water supply on alternate days from next week as reservoir levels dip

Navi Mumbai, India - May 8, 2019:Through tanker policy PCMC keeps close watch on water supply with tankers at Panvel in Navi Mumbai, India, on Wednesday, May 8, 2019. (Photo by Bachchan Kumar/ Hindustan Times) (Hindustan Times)

Updated on Jun 5, 2026 02:26 IST

PMC cracks down on delayed Katraj-Kondhwa Road widening, warns of forced land acquisition

Pune, India - May 30, 2023: Work underway between Katraj and Kondhwa (Nadeem Inamdar story) in Pune, India, on Tuesday, May 30, 2023. (Photo by Ravindra Joshi/HT PHOTO)

Updated on Jun 4, 2026 01:32 IST

Notices issued to 2 ward officers, 6 other officials, over poor pre-monsoon preparedness

The action follows a series of inspections that found several pre-monsoon works incomplete despite repeated deadlines and directives from the civic administration. (HT)

Updated on Jun 3, 2026 23:56 IST

PMC to review water cuts amid El Nino concerns

Pune, India - July 16, 2018: Water release from Khadakwasla Dam in Pune, India, on Monday, July 16, 2018.(HT PHOTO)

Updated on Jun 3, 2026 24:04 IST

Swargate-Katraj underground metro: Excavation for shafts begins at multiple locations

The work is being carried out in phases due to the engineering challenges involved in underground construction in densely populated urban areas. (MAHENDRA KOLHE/ HT)

Updated on May 31, 2026 21:40 IST

Power restored in central Pune after four-hour outage

The disruption began around 4.15 pm when a JCB machine engaged in PMC excavation work snapped two 220 kV underground cables connecting the New Parvati substation to the Navi Peth 22/11 kV substation. (HT PHOTO)

Updated on May 30, 2026 01:20 IST

Hinjewadi-Shivajinagar Metro launch delayed again; PMRDA eyes July rollout after CMRS inspection

Hinjewadi-Shivajinagar Metro launch delayed again; PMRDA eyes July rollout after CMRS inspection

Updated on May 28, 2026 23:26 IST

CNG price hiked by ₹2.50/kg in Pune; new rate to be ₹94.75 from midnight

With the hike, the retail price of CNG will rise from <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>92.25 per kg to <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>94.75 per kg, inclusive of taxes. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

Updated on May 27, 2026 22:34 IST

Pune metro staff returns bag containing 15 tolas of gold

Security personnel deployed near the scanning area found the unattended bag and informed senior officials. (HT)

Updated on May 25, 2026 22:16 IST

NHAI invites bids for second Pune-Mumbai E-way; travel time may drop to 90 minutes

The proposed 130-km access-controlled expressway will begin at Chowk in Raigad district and connect to the JNPT (Pagote)-Chowk highway before extending to Shivre village near Bhor, where it will link with the Pune Ring Road. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Updated on May 23, 2026 22:02 IST

PMRDA plans four new link roads to ease Hinjewadi IT Park traffic congestion

To tackle the worsening traffic congestion in Rajiv Gandhi Infotech Park at Hinjewadi, PMRDA proposes development of four new link roads connecting key stretches in and around the IT hub. ((PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))

Updated on May 22, 2026 03:04 IST

Swargate–Katraj Metro work speeds up; traffic diversions at Market Yard, Bibwewadi

The Bus Rapid Transit System (BRTS) lanes within the construction zone have been closed and converted into shared lanes for buses and other vehicles. (HT PHOTO)

Updated on May 20, 2026 22:48 IST

Pune Metro phase 2 proposes 22 km of integrated double-decker flyovers across city

Pune Metro phase 2 proposes 22 km of integrated double-decker flyovers across city

Updated on May 18, 2026 23:56 IST

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