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PCMC scraps plan to set up waste collection unit in Charholi
The PCMC decided to start 16 waste collection and transfer units in the twin city, and three such units were started in the Kasarwadi, Kalewadi and Gawli Matha areas
Updated on Jul 21, 2024 05:24 AM IST
Vicky Pathare
BEST Bachao movement: Citizens to stand with QR code placards to save fleet
The members also spoke of the difficulties faced by students due to the shrinking fleet of buses across the city: “Students are forced to board crowded buses."
Updated on Jul 19, 2024 10:01 AM IST
BEST unions seek Mumbaikars’ help in reviving dwindling fleet
Their demand is to improve the BEST-owned bus fleet rather than being dependent on wet-lease buses; by March 2025, there will be only 761 owned buses
Updated on Jul 16, 2024 09:16 AM IST
Mohol instructs PMC to finish incomplete road work
Murlidhar Mohol, the Minister of State (Mos) for Civil Aviation and Cooperative sector on Monday held a meeting with civic officials to review various development works in the city
Updated on Jul 10, 2024 06:30 AM IST
Haryana citizens create ‘Green Manifesto’ before election
People for Aravallis, a group of citizens and ecological experts working to conserve the Aravalli range, have prepared the initial draft of Haryana’s Green Manifesto 2024 for the first time in the state’s history
Updated on Jul 06, 2024 07:10 AM IST
RTO launches WhatsApp helpline for auto, cab complaints
According to citizens, for a long time, auto passengers and commuters plying by autos in the city have been facing issues like trip refusal, misbehaviour and overcharging
Updated on Jun 30, 2024 06:20 AM IST
Nadeem Inamdar
UPSRTC’s Margdarshi App coming soon: Minister
The app will inform users about the location of buses, their speed, at what time it will pass which location
Published on Jun 25, 2024 08:47 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Lucknow
FIIDS USA urges Biden administration to extend immigration relief to
“They are dreamers too!” Foundation for India and Indian Diaspora Studies USA demands Biden include spouses of backlogged Green Card applicants in new policy.
Published on Jun 21, 2024 11:08 PM IST
China, Australia to issue 5-year visas to citizens for tourism, business
New era of travel: China and Australia to offer up to 5-year multiple-entry visas starting Friday
Published on Jun 21, 2024 03:11 PM IST
Reuters | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, Beijing
PMC initiates re-inspection of properties left out of 40% tax rebate
As many citizens, mainly from newly constructed properties and merged villages, missed out on this concession, the PMC initiated re-inspection of such properties
Updated on Jun 21, 2024 05:48 AM IST
Take measures to prevent waterlogged roads: Dy CM Ajit Pawar
Dy CM Ajit Pawar on Friday directed departments to take immediate measures to prevent waterlogging issues in Pune
Updated on Jun 15, 2024 09:42 AM IST
A day after woman dies on the spot, citizens protest at Gangadham Chowk
The traffic police assured that heavy vehicles will be banned on the road from 7 am to 9 pm and speed breakers will be installed
Updated on Jun 14, 2024 06:50 AM IST
NEET paper leak: Massive protest in Meerut
Many parents participating in the protest expressed their concern for their children’s future. They mentioned that their wards had worked tirelessly for years to take the NEET-UG exam, and injustice was being done to them.Prominent educators and personalities from Meerut participated in the protest.
Published on Jun 12, 2024 10:28 PM IST
Pune forest dept issues notice to 3 officials in tree felling activity at Taljai Hills
Mahadev Mohite, deputy conservator of forests, on June 5, issued a show cause notice to Bhamburda range forest officer PB Sankpal, Pachgaon Parvati forest guard VK Gondhile and forest range security guard SM Chavan and has asked them to submit their replies within fifteen days
Published on Jun 12, 2024 10:20 PM IST
Nadeem Inamdar
Irony on World Environment Day: U.P. Forest Corporation to auction 400 green trees in Lucknow on June 5
Environmental organisations and activists have strongly condemned the decision, highlighting the irony of such an act on a day meant to celebrate and protect the environment. They have accused the authorities of failing to seek alternative solutions to tree-felling.
Updated on Jun 04, 2024 08:20 AM IST
Rajeev Mullick, Lucknow
As India waits for a final verdict, the issues that defined the polls
‘Modi factor’, accompanied by BJP’s electoral and political dominance, the Oppn’s hectic efforts to create an alliance, and reservations are set to define the outcome
Updated on Jun 02, 2024 07:00 AM IST
Lucknowites returning home to celebrate festival of democracy
Distance is no bar for many residents of Lucknow, who, despite being far away from their hometown, are returning to the city to cast their votes.
Updated on May 19, 2024 05:10 AM IST
Animesh Mishra
MOSIP: A digital identity game-changer
This article is authored by Amit Singh, partner, Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu India LLP.
Published on May 09, 2024 01:24 PM IST
Couple urges wedding guests to vote
Priest during a marriage ceremony instead of reciting the traditional wedding vows, chanted vows to vote
Updated on May 03, 2024 07:32 AM IST
Vicky Pathare
Canada supports the rights of citizens to ‘speak out’ even if it ‘irritates’ India: Trudeau
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made this statement in the context of questions about allegations of Indian interference in Canada’s internal affairs
Updated on Apr 11, 2024 11:15 AM IST
Taiwan earthquake: India issues advisory, helpline number for its citizens
Taiwan earthquake: At least four people were killed and injuring dozens after a massive earthquake hit the island early on Wednesday.
Published on Apr 03, 2024 12:16 PM IST
DMK manifesto promising to stop Mekedatu: Karnataka BJP chief targets Cong govt
Tamil Nadu's ruling DMK, a key constituent of the INDIA bloc, in its manifesto released on Wednesday promised stopping construction of Mekedatu dam.
Published on Mar 21, 2024 03:07 PM IST
PTI | | Posted by Yamini C S
Forest dept halts uprooting of trees at Taljai Hills till formation of joint committee
Earlier this week on March 10, citizens from Sahakarnagar and Parvati had alleged that fully-grown, native trees were being uprooted at Taljai Hills in a drive undertaken by contractors appointed by the forest department
Updated on Mar 16, 2024 08:50 AM IST
For aspirants, ex-corporators, no election means no public service
The aspirants and residents said that those aiming to be corporators have largely been inactive as they see no political gain in their efforts
Updated on Mar 14, 2024 09:08 AM IST
Pune forest dept, citizens to work together to conserve hills
During the meeting, Gujar explained to citizens how the Gliricidia plantation was done by the Forest Department earlier to improve the soil moisture, however over the years, the plants have grown widely and now have become a threat to local plant species
Updated on Mar 14, 2024 09:04 AM IST
Dug-up city, pedestrians’ nightmare
Citizens are not buying the argument, pointing out relatively minor projects that have been languishing for no apparent reason. For instance, D P Road 9, Powai, a key road in Chandivali that connects lakhs of Chandivali residents to JVLR, has been under concretisation for nearly a year now
Updated on Mar 11, 2024 08:49 AM IST
‘Focused on safety of all our citizens in Israel’: MEA on death of 2nd Indian
Pat Nibin Maxwell, a resident of Kerala, was killed when a missile fired from Lebanon struck an orchard at Galilee in northern Israel on March 4
Published on Mar 08, 2024 06:55 PM IST
Fresh reports of Aadhar deactivation surface in Bengal despite UIDAI’s assurance
Fresh reports of Aadhaar card deactivation in West Bengal districts despite UIDAI denial. Political row ensues, Mamata Banerjee accuses BJP of targeting Dalit Matua community.
Updated on Feb 21, 2024 07:44 PM IST
Profiling of Christians done under the guise of Maratha survey: Rights group
The allegations surfaced during a press conference organised by the BCS and CJP at the Mumbai Press Club on the subject “Policing and Profiling of Citizens: How a surreptitious NPR database and selective surveys are profiling vulnerable citizens”
Updated on Feb 16, 2024 07:12 AM IST
Sahyaja MS
Crumbling civic standards of areas under Pune Cantonment
Residents of Pune Cantonment Board (PCB) have been facing numerous civic issues, including broken roads, collapsed dividers, and poor hygiene. The PCB is facing a financial crisis, with a deficit of nearly ₹700 crores since 2017. Residents are also complaining about the increasing number of illegal hawkers and the lack of proper garbage cleaning. The population of the cantonment has decreased from one lakh in 2007 to 71,781 in 2011. Activists are urging the defense ministry to allocate special funds for the development of civic amenities.
Updated on Feb 14, 2024 05:34 AM IST
Nadeem Inamdar