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Two-wheelers occupying Mundhwa Bridge footpaths leave pedestrians stranded 

The bridge, which spans the Mula-Mutha River, connects Kharadi to Magarpatta, Amanora, and Keshavnagar

While the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) widened one side of the road and constructed footpaths in 2023 after removing encroachments, the other side remains narrow, forcing commuters to jostle for space during peak hours.  (HT PHOTO)
Updated on Jan 14, 2025 07:46 AM IST

Mohammadwadi-Undri residents seek CMO intervention over neglected infra 

Despite collecting taxes, the PMC has failed to draft a Development Plan (DP) for the area, leaving residents grappling with infrastructural gaps, citizens said

The residents’ plight dates back to the 2017 merger of 34 villages, including Undri, into the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC). (HT PHOTO)
Updated on Dec 29, 2024 06:08 AM IST

Leprosy colony faces water supply shortage

Residents of Leprosy Colony in Pune struggle for safe drinking water, facing shortages despite efforts from the PMC and local NGOs to improve supply.

Their persistent efforts to reach out to the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) bore fruit when the civic administration increased the daily water tanker count from one to two. (HT PHOTO)
Updated on Dec 25, 2024 06:44 AM IST

Hours after PMC clears footpaths near MIT College Campus, roadside eateries return

The area around the MIT College campus, known for its vibrant ‘khau galli’, houses roadside eateries bustling with college students throughout the day

However, these eateries pose a persistent nuisance to residents and pedestrians. (HT PHOTO)
Updated on Dec 25, 2024 06:42 AM IST

Hadapsar residents demand removal of garbage depot 

Hadapsar MLA Chetan Tupe, who also resides near the garbage depot, joined the protest and assured residents of his support

Residents expressed concerns over PMC’s plans to cover the garbage depot with a shed, fearing it would trap odours and worsen conditions for workers inside.   (HT PHOTO)
Updated on Dec 24, 2024 05:36 AM IST

Unsafe footpaths continue to plague Pune ahead of ‘Pedestrian Day’

A recent study highlighted key reasons why footpaths are underutilised such as encroachments, poor design, unauthorised parking, and narrow pathways

As ‘Pedestrian Day’ inches closer, the question remains whether the city’s footpaths will ever be truly safe and accessible for all. (HT PHOTO)
Updated on Dec 10, 2024 07:16 AM IST

Citizen’s expectations from the newly elected Maharashtra govt

Citizens of Pune express their expectations as the new government was sworn in and CM Devendra Fadnavis with his two deputies held the first cabinet meeting at the Mantralaya on Thursday

Citizens of Pune express their expectations as the new government was sworn in and CM Devendra Fadnavis with his two deputies held the first cabinet meeting at the Mantralaya on Thursday. (HT)
Updated on Dec 06, 2024 08:46 AM IST

Pothole-ridden road in Swargate a magnet for accidents

The incident underscores the persistent danger posed by the pothole-ridden road which has become a black spot for daily commuters

A traffic police officer stationed at the site echoed Mahoday’s concerns. (HT PHOTO)
Updated on Dec 03, 2024 05:28 AM IST
ByIshika Kumar

Rampant garbage burning across Pune city irks residents

Sandip Kadam, deputy commissioner of solid waste management, PMC, acknowledged the issue and stated that most complaints about garbage burning come from the city’s outskirts

Despite these measures, residents said they remain frustrated over delays and a perceived lack of sustained action. (HT PHOTO)
Updated on Dec 03, 2024 08:30 AM IST

Pune police bid teary farewell to narcotics specialist canine Leo

Leo joined the Pune Police Force on September 20, 2016, at the tender age of two months. Over his eight years of service, he became a vital part of operations targeting narcotics-related crimes

Leo, a Labrador Retriever, who served as a narcotics detection dog in the Pune police force, was laid to rest at the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) pet crematorium, after battling an esophageal ailment. (HT PHOTO)
Published on Nov 27, 2024 10:36 PM IST
ByIshika Kumar

Barely days after poll results, hoardings reappear across city

Hoardings, banners of candidates who won the state polls have mushroomed across the city just three days since the election results were declared much to the disappointment of citizens, activists

Hoardings, banners of candidates who won the state polls have mushroomed across the city just three days since the election results were declared much to the disappointment of citizens, activists. (MAHENDRA KOLHE/HT)
Updated on Nov 27, 2024 10:06 AM IST
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