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PCMC dismisses assistant commissioner for violating the Declaration of Small Family Rules

Dangat was appointed as an ‘administrative officer’ through direct recruitment following an advertisement issued on July 29, 2013

As part of the appointment process, candidates are required to submit an affidavit under the Maharashtra Civil Services (Declaration of Small Family) Rules 2005. (HT PHOTO)
Updated on Jan 09, 2025 05:44 AM IST
ByVicky Pathare

PCMC removes 36K illegal hoarding and flexes, action to be intensified 

The first drive, conducted between October 14 and October 21, resulted in the removal of 28,000 illegal flexes, banners, and hoardings

The Sky Sign and License Department of PCMC has also imposed fines amounting to <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>47,000 and lodged two FIRs against violators, officials said in a statement released on Saturday.  (HT PHOTO)
Updated on Dec 22, 2024 05:32 AM IST
ByVicky Pathare 

PCMC to reopen mishandled complaints on Smart Sarathi

Smart Sarathi, launched as part of PCMC’s e-governance initiatives, serves as a centralized platform for lodging grievances, tracking resolutions, and improving citizen engagement

In the past few months, there have been complaints by citizens claiming dissatisfaction over the closure of complaints. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)
Updated on Dec 13, 2024 08:46 AM IST
ByVicky Pathare

PCMC introduces GRAP to combat air pollution with advanced tech 

The launch of GRAP, with robust technology powered by the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), PCMC has prepared a strategy to forecast, monitor, and act upon air quality challenges proactively

GRAP’s structured approach relies on advanced forecasting tools and rigorous monitoring mechanisms to ensure timely action. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)
Updated on Dec 12, 2024 09:12 AM IST

PCMC initiates probe into misappropriation of funds at Jijamata Hospital

The civic body initiated the investigation upon suspicion that significant amounts in treatment fees collected from patients were being misappropriated instead of deposited into the PCMC treasury

The ongoing inquiry was initiated on Monday during which it was found that the clerk, Akash Gosavi, had delayed depositing <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>18.66 lakh into the PCMC treasury. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)
Updated on Dec 12, 2024 05:46 AM IST
ByVicky Pathare

Fire brigade faces major challenges due to black spots in Pimpri-Chinchwad

These black spots are identified in Pimple Gurav Gaothan, Sangvi Gaothan, Dapodi Gaothan, Phugewadi, Kasarwadi, Bhosari Gaothan, Kalewadi, Wakad Gaothan and other areas

To address these accessibility issues, PCMC has purchased six fire brigade motorcycles equipped with 40-litre water tanks. However, these bikes have hardly been used for firefighting in the last three years and serve only to clear paths for fire engines. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)
Updated on Dec 08, 2024 06:58 AM IST
ByVicky Pathare

PCMC sets up ‘sustainability cell’

The initiative, aligned with both national and international sustainability goals, marks a new chapter in urban governance for the PCMC by prioritising social, economic, and environmental resilience for a future-ready city, the official said.

The Sustainability Cell will guide the PCMC’s long-term sustainable development goals (SDGs) by focusing on six thematic areas (each aligned with the United Nations’ SDGs) critical to urban resilience and liveability. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)
Updated on Oct 17, 2024 08:30 AM IST
ByVicky Pathare

PCMC serves notices to 52k unregistered properties 

The property survey of all types in the twin is conducted by the Tax Assessment and Collection Department and is in its final stage

As part of this process, 8,55,102 properties have been assigned a continuous sequence number (geo-sequencing), and 5,32,307 properties have undergone internal measurement.   (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)
Updated on Oct 07, 2024 05:54 AM IST
ByVicky Pathare 

PCMC’s Divyang Bhavan begins full-scale operations

PCMC launched the Divyang Bhavan Foundation, offering therapy, assistive devices, and skill development for 21 disability categories, benefiting over 150 individuals.

The foundation has already begun providing crucial services such as therapy, distribution of assistive devices, skill development, and rehabilitation. (HT PHOTO)
Updated on Sep 29, 2024 05:12 AM IST
ByVicky Pathare

Pune Metro: PM Modi to inaugurate Civil Court to Swargate line on September 26

Prime minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the new underground Metro corridor in Pune and lay the foundation stone for the construction of a new route.

 PM Modi will inaugurate the new underground metro corridor in Pune from Civil Court to Swargate on September 26.(HT PHOTO)(HT_PRINT)
Published on Sep 25, 2024 02:28 PM IST

PCMC advances student safety through series of sustained initiatives

Since March 2024, PCMC is conducting regular school safety audits as per the guidelines of the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights and National Council of Educational Research and Training

Since April this year, PCMC has partnered with the Muskaan Foundation to address the problem of child sexual abuse. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)
Updated on Aug 29, 2024 06:46 AM IST
ByVicky Pathare

PCMC seeks compensation for land demanded by Maha-Metro

PCMC has written to urban development department requesting compensation for the land demanded by Maha-Metro for PCMC to Nigdi elevated metro extension

PCMC has written to urban development department requesting compensation for the land demanded by Maha-Metro for PCMC to Nigdi elevated metro extension. ((PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))
Updated on Aug 23, 2024 08:42 AM IST

Maha-Metro asks PCMC for 15 more locations for route extension

After securing 10 key locations, Maha-Metro has requested PCMC for 15 more sites for extension of Pimpri-Nigdi route

After securing 10 key locations, Maha-Metro has requested PCMC for 15 more sites for extension of Pimpri-Nigdi route. (HT FILE)
Updated on Aug 14, 2024 09:22 AM IST

PCMC pays 7.5 crore in wage dues to waste pickers as many still await justice

310 waste pickers who have collectively received ₹7.5 crore from the Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation between March and June as their wage difference for the period 2013 to 2015 under the Minimum Wages Act

310 waste pickers who have collectively received <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>7.5 crore from the Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation between March and June as their wage difference for the period 2013 to 2015 under the Minimum Wages Act. (HT)
Updated on Aug 01, 2024 06:40 AM IST

Show cause notice issued to PMC & PCMC for pendency in issuing Ayushman cards

The Maharashtra government revamped the Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Jan Arogya Yojana (MJPJAY) increasing health cover up to ₹5 lakh

the Maharashtra government revamped the Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Jan Arogya Yojana (MJPJAY) making it universal (HT File)
Updated on Jul 22, 2024 11:10 AM IST
ByVicky Pathare, Pune

PCMC launches ‘BEAT Dengue’ campaign to eradicate dengue from twin city

The initiative was unveiled at a medical department stakeholders’ meeting held recently and involves continuous weeklong activities to raise awareness and prevent dengue outbreaks

The ‘BEAT Dengue’ campaign emphasises four key actions namely, be responsible, educate yourself and others, alert the PCMC Sarathi, and throw away stagnant water. (HT PHOTO)
Updated on Jul 16, 2024 05:18 AM IST
ByVicky Pathare

Sangvi-Bopodi bridge may be ready by August-end

The construction of the project began on January 31, 2022. Originally, the project was set to be completed within 24 months

However, due to delays in obtaining the required land from the National Agricultural Research Centre in Rahuri, the completion date has been extended to August 31, 2024. (HT PHOTO)
Updated on Jul 15, 2024 08:12 AM IST
ByVicky Pathare

PCMC earns AA+ stable rating for green municipal bonds 

The funds raised through these green municipal bonds will be dedicated to initiatives promoting environmental sustainability and improving urban mobility

PCMC intends to allocate resources towards non-motorised transport projects in the city, including developing cycling lanes, pedestrian-friendly infrastructure, and other sustainable transportation endeavours. (HT PHOTO)
Updated on Jul 11, 2024 07:02 AM IST
ByVicky Pathare 

Work commences on PCMC-Nigdi Metro stretch, piers being set up near Bhakti-Shakti Chowk

Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd (RVNL) has been awarded the contract for the 4.519 km elevated viaduct from Pimpri Chinchwad to Nigdi (Bhakti Shakti) on the North-South Corridor of the Pune Metro Rail Project, costing ₹339 crore

The project, expected to be completed in 130 weeks, will include four stations: Chinchwad, Akurdi, Nigdi, and Bhakti-Shakti, with the viaduct comprising 1181 segments and 151 spans. (HT PHOTO)
Updated on Jul 07, 2024 05:12 AM IST

Indrayani river pollution: MPCB initiates legal action against three local bodies

The MPCB has issued prosecution notice to the three local bodies under sections 44, 24, 25 and 26 of the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974

According to the notice, the Wadgaon Nagar Panchayat and Talegaon-Dabhade Municipal Council are discharging through a nearby nullah three and 19 MLD of untreated sewage water, respectively. The local bodies have failed to provide sewage treatment plants (STPs) to treat 100% domestic effluent, causing pollution in the rivers. (HT FILE PHOTO)
Updated on Jul 03, 2024 08:10 AM IST

NGT orders PCMC to demolish 29 bungalows constructed in blue line area of Indrayani River

The court also levied a penalty of ₹5 crore on the bungalow owners as a cost of environmental damage

A case was registered with the NGT in 2020 regarding environmental violations, land use conversions, and the responsibility for environmental damage. (HT FILE PHOTO)
Updated on Jul 03, 2024 07:50 AM IST

Cholera outbreak in Bhosari under control, all 10 patients discharged

The Cholera outbreak reported in Dhawade Wasti, Bhosari, is under control with no fresh cases reported for the past one week

The civic body started surveillance in the area and set up a field hospital in Bhosari. (HT PHOTO)
Updated on Jun 27, 2024 05:56 AM IST
ByVicky Pathare

PCMC fire department issues notice to pvt hospitals

PCMC has issued notices to private hospitals registered with the civic body under the Nursing Home Act in the twin city

PCMC has issued notices to private hospitals registered with the civic body under the Nursing Home Act in the twin city. ((PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))
Updated on Jun 21, 2024 08:20 AM IST
ByVicky Pathare

Work on PCMC-Nigdi metro extension route to halt for Palkhi procession

PCMC to Nigdi (Bhakti Shakti Chowk) metro extension route received approval from the central government on December 10, 2023. Covering a total length of 4.519 km, the estimated cost of this extension is ₹910.18 crore

Pune Metro completed the tendering process of three metro stations on this route while the model code of conduct was operational. It has now started soil testing work on this route. (HT FILE)
Updated on Jun 18, 2024 05:26 AM IST

Contaminated water likely source of infection for cholera outbreak in Bhosari: PCMC

PCMC officials suspect contaminated water as source of cholera infection in Bhosari, urge residents to avoid tap water and use tanker water.

As per the laboratory reports three samples of stored drinking water by residents in the Wasti were found non-potable. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)
Updated on Jun 17, 2024 05:30 AM IST
ByVicky Pathare

Cholera outbreak in Bhosari, seven hospitalised

Five patients are admitted at Yashwantrao Chavan Memorial Hospital (YCMH) and two at New Bhosari Hospital

The civic body has set up a field hospital in Bhosari after the outbreak. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)
Published on Jun 15, 2024 10:00 PM IST
ByVicky Pathare

PCMC demolishes three illegal rooftop restaurants in Wakad

The civic body demolished the illegal structures following the recent high court order against two of these restaurant owners, said officials

The Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) on Saturday demolished three illegal rooftop restaurants located in the Wakad area. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)
Updated on May 27, 2024 07:08 AM IST
ByVicky Pathare

PCMC files FIR against owner of unsafe building after three months

Three months after demolishing the building,PCMC on Thursday filed FIR against the owner of the unsafe building at Wakad police station

Three months after demolishing the building, PCMC on Thursday filed FIR against the owner of the unsafe building at Wakad police station. (HT FILE)
Updated on May 25, 2024 08:42 AM IST
ByVicky Pathare

24 illegal hoardings identified in PCMC survey, five removed

PCMC removes 5 illegal hoardings in Pune after Mumbai tragedy. Action initiated against 24 identified hoardings as part of safety measures.

PCMC on Monday pulled down five illegal hoardings, officials said. (HT)
Updated on May 21, 2024 08:02 AM IST
ByVicky Pathare

PCMC files FIR against owner of industrial unit for discharging untreated water in Indrayani River

Following the complaints, the officials conducted an inspection and found the industrial unit in Kudalwadi allegedly discharging chemical water in the river and violating the pollution norms

As per the officials, the environment department of PCMC had received several complaints in the past regarding toxic chemical-contaminated water released in Indrayani River. (HT PHOTO)
Published on May 15, 2024 09:43 PM IST
ByVicky Pathare
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