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Siddharth Gadkari

Siddharth Gadkari

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Farm loan waiver preperations in final stage: Fadnavis

“Discussions have already taken place in the cabinet. We are awaiting data from a few districts and once it is received, the loan waiver will be implemented before June 30,” Fadnavis said in Pune. (Mahendra Kolhe/HT)

Updated on May 18, 2026 01:02 IST

Power line fault hits supply in Hadapsar, Mundhwa, Wanowrie

A technical fault in a high-voltage transmission line operated by MSETCL on Thursday disrupted electricity supply in several parts of the city, including Hadapsar, Mundhwa, Camp and Wanowrie. ((PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))

Updated on May 15, 2026 24:56 IST

Bhidewada memorial work 90% complete, project to be completed within a year: Atul Save

Bhidewada memorial work 90% complete, project to be completed within a year: Atul Save

Updated on May 14, 2026 08:17 IST

PMC extends hawker licence renewal deadline till May 31

New Delhi, India - May 05, 2018: A general view of the encroachments by shop owners and street hawkers, at Janpath Market, in New Delhi, India, on Saturday, May 05, 2018. (Photo by Sanchit Khanna/ Hindustan Times) (Sanchit Khanna/HT PHOTO)

Updated on May 14, 2026 08:15 IST

Pune civic body’s dust pollution curbs see poor response; only 453 projects install air quality sensors

Gurugram, India-August 25, 2024: The construction work of Shri Sheetla Mata Devi Medical College and Hospital is going on in Kherki Majra Sector-102 near Dwarka Expressway; the structural work of Sheetla Mata Hospital and medical college building which is under construction will be completed by September and the building will be handed over to either the health department or medical education department in March next year, in Gurugram, India, on Sunday, 25 August 2024. (Photo by Parveen Kumar/Hindustan Times)(Pic to go with Abhishek Behl's story)

Updated on May 14, 2026 08:10 IST

PCMC’s ₹50,000 fuel allowance proposal draws criticism amid calls for fuel conservation

Critics argued that a monthly fuel allowance of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>50,000 would cover nearly 450 to 500 litres of fuel. (FILE)

Updated on May 13, 2026 23:34 IST

Pune Metro expansion moves ahead as Swargate-Katraj casting work commences

The Swargate-Katraj extension is considered one of the city’s key metro expansion corridors, expected to improve connectivity in Pune’s densely populated southern areas. (HT)

Updated on May 13, 2026 24:32 IST

RMC plant disruption hits Pune metro expansion work

Construction work on metro expansion corridors connecting Pimpri to Nigdi and Swargate to Katraj has come to a standstill due to disruption in the supply of RMC. (HT FILE)

Updated on May 9, 2026 24:34 IST

CM approves ₹4,628 crore budget for PMRDA

Metropolitan commissioner Abhijit Chaudhari presented the budget, which includes revised estimates for 2025-26 and projections for 2026-27 (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Updated on May 4, 2026 21:52 IST

Mahalunge-Maan TP approved; authority yet to be decided

Maharashtra government has approved the preliminary town planning (TP) scheme for Mahalunge-Maan with UDD issuing a government resolution. ((PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))

Updated on May 4, 2026 01:52 IST

Tanker trips between Apr’25 & Mar’26 cross 5 lakh mark as demand surges in Pune

Despite efforts by the PMC to complete implementation of the 24x7 equitable water supply scheme since 2017, progress has been slow. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Updated on May 3, 2026 23:20 IST

Labour shortage, material crunch delay Hinjewadi–Shivajinagar metro launch

The 23-km-long Hinjewadi–Shivajinagar metro corridor, with 23 stations, is Pune’s third metro route and aims to connect the city’s IT hub with central areas. (FILE PHOTO)

Updated on May 3, 2026 21:50 IST

PMRDA’s Mahalunge-Maan TP scheme hits administrative roadblock after merger with PMC

The scheme proposes a planned urban layout with roads, water supply networks, sewage infrastructure and green spaces. (HT)

Updated on Apr 29, 2026 23:22 IST

3 km stretch completed in Khadakwasla–Phursungi tunnel project

The project, undertaken last year, is also expected to eliminate the recurring risk of canal breaches that have, in the past, led to waterlogging and damage in nearby localities. (HT)

Updated on Apr 29, 2026 21:36 IST

Now, excavated roads will be restored only by PMC road dept.

According to citizens, poor compaction of soil, use of substandard materials, and inadequate curing after restoration are among the key reasons behind rapid deterioration of roads. (HT)

Updated on Apr 26, 2026 23:16 IST

PMC to remove BRTS corridor to ease Vishrantwadi–Alandi road traffic

PMC to remove BRTS corridor to ease Vishrantwadi–Alandi road traffic

Updated on Apr 25, 2026 24:08 IST

Pune Metro starts new feeder bus service between PCMC station and Kalewadi Phata

Pune, India - April 14, 2020: Essential PMPML bus service (Dheeraj Bengrut story) in Pune, India, on Tuesday, April 14, 2020. (Photo by Ravindra Joshi/HT PHOTO)

Updated on Apr 24, 2026 02:56 IST

Maha forms panel to review electricity duty on rooftop solar users

Officials from Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited said electricity duty is currently levied on overall electricity consumption, including fixed charges, energy charges, fuel adjustment costs and reliability charges. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Updated on Apr 23, 2026 23:56 IST

PMC begins process for ESIA for water supply project covering 12 newly-merged villages

The consultant will be selected through a quality and cost-based selection (QCBS) method under an open tender process. (FILE)

Updated on Apr 20, 2026 23:30 IST

PMRDA eyes bonds, PPP route to finance key infra projects in Pune, Pimpri-Chinchwad

PMRDA is considering raising up to 50% of funds through loans, bonds, and PPP models to finance key infrastructure projects aimed at easing traffic congestion in Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad. ((PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))

Updated on Apr 18, 2026 23:18 IST

Plan for rising electricity demand, Maha energy minister tells power agencies

Plan for rising electricity demand, Maha energy minister tells power agencies

Updated on Apr 17, 2026 22:36 IST

State to transfer 1,878 hectares to PMRDA free of cost for infra works

Large parcels of government land in talukas such as Haveli, Mulshi, Daund, Shirur, Purandar, Bhor, Khed and Maval are currently unused. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Updated on Apr 16, 2026 22:24 IST

Fish deaths at Pashan Lake due to multiple factors, not STP alone: Primove Consultancy

nvironmental factors such as the spread of water hyacinth and a consequent drop in dissolved oxygen levels could have played a significant role, says report. (HT FILE)

Updated on Apr 15, 2026 22:16 IST

Rohit Pawar campaigns for aunt Sunetra in Baramati bypoll

Rohit Pawar said he has been meeting party office-bearers, workers and citizens across the constituency. (HT)

Updated on Apr 15, 2026 21:52 IST

Five STPs to be operational by June-end

Four STPs with a combined capacity of 81 million litres per day (MLD) — Warje (26 MLD), Wadgaon (28 MLD), Mundhwa (20 MLD) and Matsyakendra, Hadapsar (7 MLD) — will become fully operational by June. (HT)

Updated on Apr 13, 2026 22:26 IST

Katraj-Kondhwa road widening project receives fresh push; state allocates ₹140cr for land acquisition

The project, which connects two national highways, is being fast-tracked following directions from CM Devendra Fadnavis. (FILE)

Updated on Apr 13, 2026 24:36 IST

Sunetra Pawar launches Baramati campaign, asks voters not to assess her work through gender lenses

Sunetra Pawar launches Baramati campaign, asks voters not to assess her work through gender lenses

Updated on Apr 13, 2026 24:11 IST

ESR flags major gaps in sewage treatment; Pashan STP failure puts PMC claims under scrutiny

While PMC operates STPs with a combined capacity of 567 MLD and a sewage network exceeding 2,600 km, the report points to inefficiencies across the system. (MAHENDRA KOLHE/ HT)

Updated on Apr 13, 2026 24:06 IST

Bhujbal’s helicopter lands in parking lot, 1km away from helipad in Purandar; probe likely

However, the pilot landed the aircraft in a parking lot located around a kilometre away from the designated site. (VIDEO GRAB)

Updated on Apr 11, 2026 22:48 IST

Oxygen levels dip in Pashan lake; PMC, MPCB begin probe after fish deaths

The development comes amid reports of untreated sewage entering the lake. (HT)

Updated on Apr 11, 2026 22:44 IST

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