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'This is just a beginning': As PCMC stays RFD work in Pimple Nilakh, green groups galvanised to continue protests

May 16, 2025 11:11 pm

The demand of citizens is not confined to only Mula near Wakad to Sangvi but for all rivers- Mula, Mutha, Mula-Mutha, Pawana and Indrayani

'River is our superstar': Hundreds gather at Baner to protest Pune RFD project

February 09, 2025 9:47 pm

As the marchers converged on the dry riverbed, they saw the work going on on the PCMC side and heard volunteers explaining the plans by the PMC.

The RFD project has been facing opposition from environmentalists and residents who have raised concerns over the damage to the ecology of the river and the increasing chances of floods during the monsoon.

Authorities defend Pune’s RFD project, say work following regulations, best practices

February 07, 2025 10:25 am

In Part 3 of a series of reports, a Pune MP and civic authorities tell The Indian Express why they are keen on the Pune Riverfront Development project.

Talks, protests, PILs: How resistance to Riverfront Development project flows through Pune

February 06, 2025 1:28 pm

In the second part of a series of reports, The Indian Express looks at the opposition to the Pune Riverfront Development (RFD) project from various corners.

Overcoming legal hurdles, Pune’s Riverfront Development project to accelerate despite public outcry

February 05, 2025 8:01 pm

In a series of reports starting today, The Indian Express takes a long look at the Riverfront Development (RFD) project, a Rs 4,700-crore development and beautification initiative covering both sides of the 44.4-km river stretch passing through Pune.

MP Medha Kulkarni to hold meeting on Riverfront Development Project on Jan 29

January 24, 2025 11:53 pm

Kulkarni's party, BJP, is the moving force of the RFD, an idea that was first proposed by the PMC in 2016 and was, subsequently, adopted by the PCMC.

Pune riverfront project: As greens see red over tree-cutting, PMC may ask Maharashtra govt to take final call

May 06, 2023 8:56 am

Pune Municipal Corporation has planned to chop down over 6,000 trees alongside Mula and Mutha river that passes through the city to make way for the project.

Maharashtra warns PMC of action if it flouts norms while implementing riverfront project

July 08, 2022 10:10 pm

The foundation stone of the project was laid by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in March. The project is being implemented on the lines of Sabarmati Riverfront development project in Gujarat.

Vishwamitri Riverfront: MP seeks Centre’s push

December 18, 2014 9:43 am

According to officials, it has been decided that the work on the project would commence soon.

Riverfront project: AMC starts demolition

January 25, 2011 4:30 am

After a considerable gap,the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation has started demolition work in the Ellisbridge Kochrab Kaagdiwal area along the Sabarmati river bank.