Articles by Siddharth Gadkari
PM Modi announces projects worth ₹11.2k crore for poll-bound Maharashtra
PM Modi reiterated his focus on women’s empowerment, referring to initiatives such as Swachh Bharat, which have helped reduce school dropout rates for girls
Updated on Sep 30, 2024 09:27 AM IST
PMC to install CCTVs at crematoria, allocates ₹40 lakh for security enhancement
Residents and officials have expressed concerns over thefts, with reports of light bulbs and other essential materials stolen from the premises
Published on Sep 29, 2024 10:41 AM IST
PMC to implement rehabilitation scheme in 22 slum pockets
There are 486 slum pockets in the city, housing about 1,66,000 structures and around 8,72,000 people. Out of these, 216 were officially declared, while 270 remain undeclared
Updated on Sep 29, 2024 06:14 AM IST
Pune Metro line 3 lagging behind schedule
During the meeting, contractors raised concerns about not getting permission from the traffic police to place metro girders
Updated on Sep 28, 2024 07:20 AM IST
PM Modi to inaugurate Pune Metro via video conferencing on September 29
Modi will also lay foundation stone of Swargate-Katraj metro and Bhide Wada where Mahatma Phule and Savitribai Phule started the first girls’ school in India
Updated on Sep 27, 2024 09:06 AM IST
Power bill arrears of ₹416cr in western Maharashtra
As per MSEDCL statistics, there are 1,919,231 consumers, including domestic, commercial, and industrial categories, who owe ₹416.82 crore in outstanding electricity bills
Updated on Sep 27, 2024 06:56 AM IST
PMRDA revises Gunthewari rates to regularise unauthorised constructions
As per the government order dated October 18, 2021, the government fixed the rates of mitigation and development fees to regularise unauthorised construction under the Maharashtra Gunthewari Development Act
Updated on Sep 25, 2024 06:02 AM IST
Infra projects to get boost following PMRDA’s ₹3,838.61 cr budget
A disaster response team for the Pune metropolitan region similar to Thane’s was also approved. Additionally, new fire stations will be built at 10 locations
Updated on Sep 25, 2024 05:52 AM IST
Allow 24/7 Metro work on public holidays: Ajit Pawar
Ajit Pawar directs Pune police to allow 24-hour work on Metro Line 3 during holidays to expedite construction and minimize traffic issues.
Updated on Sep 24, 2024 06:34 AM IST
Power outage affects 12K consumers in Chakan
At 8:15 am, the power was cut off due to the failure of the Interconnecting Transformer (ICT) at the Alephata substation, affecting homes, businesses, and industries
Updated on Sep 24, 2024 05:08 AM IST
PMC makes GPS tracking of transport of refuse-derived fuel mandatory
The aim is to ensure scientific disposal of RDF as required by the central and state pollution boards
Updated on Sep 23, 2024 06:46 AM IST
Over five years later, slum rehab scheme initiated at Patil Estate slum
The slum rehabilitation scheme will follow the Pune SRA regulations for both residential and non-residential slumdwellers
Updated on Sep 23, 2024 06:04 AM IST
Traffic police write to PMC about repair road ahead of PM Modi’s visit
A crucial meeting was conducted via video conference with Maharashtra’s chief secretary and Pune traffic police have written a letter to repair VVIP roads on priority
Updated on Sep 22, 2024 05:08 AM IST
Over 5K consumers in Pune Circle benefit from MSEDCL Abhay Yojana
The scheme provides an opportunity for customers with permanently disconnected electricity to reconnect by paying only their original dues in a lump sum or in six installments
Updated on Sep 22, 2024 05:02 AM IST
Punekars question PMC’s replacement of old electric poles with FRP shockproof poles
The FRP poles that have already been installed are not working well, and there is no need for more. The project is a waste of the taxpayers’ money, says activist
Updated on Sep 21, 2024 06:20 AM IST
CMRS begins second inspection of underground Pune Metro stretch
The state government and Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Limited await official communication from the Prime Minister’s Office regarding the inauguration of the stretch scheduled on September 27
Published on Sep 19, 2024 10:36 PM IST
At 6.93 lakh, Pune Metro achieves record ridership during Ganesh festival
From September 7 to 17, Pune Metro ran extended hours, with services operating until midnight on most days, and even offering 24-hour service on Anant Chaturdashi on September 17 and 18, said officials
Updated on Sep 19, 2024 06:12 AM IST
Pune Metro achieves record ridership amid Ganpati festival rush on Saturday
Pune Metro hit a record 243,435 passengers on Sept 14, boosted by Ganpati festivities and extended services, surpassing previous highs.
Updated on Sep 16, 2024 07:58 AM IST
Traffic police, PMC to implement pilot traffic decongestion plan
Pune traffic police and PMC to implement a new traffic plan on an experimental basis on Ahmednagar Road, Solapur Road and North Main Road beginning September 21
Updated on Sep 16, 2024 08:00 AM IST
PMC to launch first SRA plan at Maharshinagar
PMC is set to initiate a significant slum rehabilitation project at Meenatai Thackeray Vasahat in Indiranagar, Maharshinagar at Gultekdi
Updated on Sep 16, 2024 07:34 AM IST
PMC begins work on Vishrantwadi flyover, grade separator
Pune traffic police issued an NOC, allowing PMC to start construction on the Vishrantwadi flyover and grade separator, aimed at easing traffic jams.
Updated on Sep 14, 2024 08:22 AM IST
HIA demands permanent solution for traffic chaos in Pune’s Hinjewadi area
In a meeting held Wednesday with PMRDA chief engineer Rinaj Pathan, HIA officials urged the authorities to take long-term measures with representatives from the PITCMRL in attendance. At the same time, the PMRDA assured HIA members that both short-term and long-term solutions are in the works
Updated on Sep 13, 2024 06:52 AM IST
Broken, encroached & forgotten: Footpaths fail pedestrians across Pune
The study carried out by SPTM on 24 roads has found that pedestrians avoid footpaths constructed by PMC due to their narrowness and poor design, encroachments, and unauthorised parking among other reasons
Updated on Sep 12, 2024 06:28 AM IST
Restless former corporators testing the waters at assembly level may clutter election arena
With municipal elections nowhere in sight, several formal corporators have set their sights on the upcoming assembly elections across Maharashtra
Updated on Sep 11, 2024 08:38 AM IST
Maha-Metro launches second feeder bus service for techies
The seven bus stops along the route are Yerawada metro station, Nita Park, Netaji High School, Vrikar Karyalay, Yerawada Post Office, Yerawada Jail, and Commerzone
Updated on Sep 11, 2024 06:26 AM IST
Finally, resolution in sight for traffic issues at Katraj Junction
PMC to pay ₹21.57 crore for land acquisition to build a flyover at Katraj Junction, aiming to resolve long-standing traffic issues.
Updated on Sep 10, 2024 09:14 AM IST
MSEDCL identifies 253,374 power consumers eligible for Abhay Yojana
MSEDCL's Abhay Yojana 2024 identifies 253,374 Pune consumers to clear overdue bills from Sept 1-Nov 30, waiving ₹73.14 crore in charges.
Updated on Sep 10, 2024 09:08 AM IST
Elevated 53 km Pune-Shirur Road to connect to Samruddhi Expressway
State government has decided to connect the elevated, 53 km, six-lane Pune to Shirur Road to the Balasaheb Thackeray Samruddhi Expressway via Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar
Updated on Sep 09, 2024 08:56 AM IST
MNGL hikes CNG price; second in two months
MNGL press release on Sunday stated that starting from September 8, the CNG retail price will rise by ₹0.90 per kg, bringing the revised rate to ₹85.90 per kg
Updated on Sep 09, 2024 07:28 AM IST
HC clears way for resumption of Uruli Devachi bio-mining project
The Mumbai High Court upheld Pune Municipal Corporation's tender terms for bio-mining waste, allowing a project restart after six months.
Updated on Sep 09, 2024 05:58 AM IST