Ajay Jadhav
Ajay Jadhav is an Assistant Editor with The Indian Express, Pune. He writes on Infrastructure, Politics, Civic issues, Sustainable Development and related stuff. He has worked with PTI, Sakal Times, Maharashtra Herald before joining The Indian Express in 2007. Ajay has a Masters degree in Journalism from SPPU, Pune and a Post Graduate diploma in CSR from Karve Institute of Social Service, Pune.
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Maintenance at Aga Khan Palace hit as PMC cuts water supply to garden
The PMC has convened a meeting with the officers of Aga Khan Palace to discuss the issue, he added.
Wed, Mar 23, 2022
Pune Infra Watch: PMC plans to install 11 sewage treatment plants to clean Mula-Mutha River
The city, excluding the newly merged 34 villages, generates more than 744 million litre per day (MLD) sewage while there are 10 Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs) installed by the PMC with a capacity of 567 MLD.
Thu, Mar 17, 2022
Pune: On Day 1, PMC administrator announces drive against encroachments on roads, footpaths
Administrator Vikram Kumar has directed ward officers and heads of all civic departments to reserve time to meet citizens four days a week to hear their grievances and resolve them.
Thu, Mar 17, 2022
PMC to be run by administrator, this is how it works
Former BJP corporators say the state government may use the administrator and force him to take policy decisions in their favour.
Tue, Mar 15, 2022
Pune Metro sees over 2.5 lakh commuters, Rs 35 lakh in revenue in nine days
Pune Metro rail was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on March 6 and the service was thrown open to public in the afternoon.
Tue, Mar 15, 2022PMC: Outgoing BJP clears draft civic budget of Rs 9,716 cr
The civic administration had tabled Rs 8,592 crore draft budget in standing committee on March 7 which had to be finalised and tabled in the general body for final approval. The term of the general body ended on Monday but the standing committee finalised the draft budget of Rs 9,716 crore.
Tue, Mar 15, 2022
PMC general body’s term over; commissioner to take charge as administrator today
With the five-year term of the elected general body of the PMC coming to an end, municipal commissioner Vikram Singh will also take charge as the administrator on Tuesday to keep the civic operations going.
Tue, Mar 15, 2022
Covid positivity rate continues to drops, one patient on ventilator support
Only 16 of the 564 active Covid patients are currently in hospital, which is just 2.83 per cent.
Mon, Mar 14, 2022
Hope to complete Phase-I of Pune Metro by end of 2022: MahaMetro officials
The first phase includes a 15.7km-elevated stretch from Vanaz to Ramwadi having 16 stations, 11.4km-elevated route from the PCMC to Swargate with 14 stations, and a 6km-underground route. The entire stretch comprises 33 kilometres.
Sat, Mar 12, 2022
Metro, high-speed train, Ring Road: Big infra push for Pune
In order to introduce the work of our freedom fighters, revolutionaries and great social reformers of Maharashtra to the new generation, a ‘heritage walk’ will be organized in Pune along with that in Mumbai and Nagpur.
Sat, Mar 12, 2022
Parties compete to hold events, inaugurate projects as PMC term draws to a close
The current term of the PMC will end on March 14 after which it will have an administrator to look after all civic affairs till the formation of new general body after civic elections
Sat, Mar 12, 2022
In last lap before PMC polls, parties organise functions to showcase achievements
Over 50 functions have been organised Saturday and Sunday. Corporators are rushing to hold functions before their terms end on March 14.
Fri, Mar 11, 2022
Pune Infra Watch: PMRDA mulls upgradation of master plan for Pune International Exhibition and Convention Center
As per the existing master plan, the PIECC consists of an open exhibition centre of 98,000 square metre, three close exhibition halls of 35,000 square metre each and a convention centre for a capacity of 5,000 persons at a time.
Wed, Mar 09, 2022
PMC all set to start first batch of MBBS at its new medical college
The first medical college of PMC, named Bharatratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical College, will be under Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, Nashik and managed by PMC Education Trust.
Wed, Mar 09, 2022
PMC tables Rs 8,592 cr draft budget, to focus on completing ongoing projects
While allocation of most of the capital expenditure is for the ongoing projects undertaken by the civic body, a proposal has been made to develop basic infrastructure in the newly merged 23 villages.
Tue, Mar 08, 2022
Over 21,000 take ride on first day of Pune Metro operations
Currently, trains will be run on two routes: 5-km from Garware college to Vanaz station and 7-km from PCMC to Phugewadi, both with five stations. The minimum fare has been kept at Rs 10 and the maximum fare is Rs 20, while Rs 30 is for a return journey.
Mon, Mar 07, 2022
Ajit Pawar ‘draws’ Modi’s attention to governor’s remarks on Shivaji and Phule
Maharashtra governor's recent statement that Samarth Ramdas was Shivaji’s mentor had led to protests across the state, with the ruling Congress, NCP and the Shiv Sena seeking his apology.
Mon, Mar 07, 2022
Infrastructure projects are getting completed on time during BJP rule, says Modi
The PM says that earlier foundation stones used to be laid for infrastructure projects, but no one knew when they would be inaugurated.
Mon, Mar 07, 2022
Operation Ganga proof of our growing influence in world: PM Modi
PM Narendra Modi said that more than 1,000 students have been evacuated from Ukraine till date.
Mon, Mar 07, 2022
Malls, theatres, restaurants can now operate at full capacity as PMC eases curbs
The municipal commissioner, though, clarified that it would be mandatory for all citizens and organisations to follow Covid-Appropriate Behaviour (CAB), mainly the use of face masks and sanitisation of places.
Fri, Mar 04, 2022
Pune Infra Watch: MahaRail begins process to build 20 railway stations for Pune-Nashik semi-highspeed rail line
The project, estimated to cost Rs 16,039 crore, is expected to be completed in 1,200 days from the start of actual work. It has 24 stations and 18 tunnels proposed on the route passing through Pune, Ahmednagar and Nashik districts.
Thu, Mar 03, 2022
Bombay HC sets aside appointment of Ganesh Bidkar as Leader of House in PMC
The court judgement this Monday is being seen as a major setback for the ruling BJP in PMC ahead of the coming civic polls and an embarrassment for the party.
Thu, Mar 03, 2022
PMC polls: Civic budget set to be the new flashpoint in BJP-NCP battle
Municipal Commissioner Vikram Kumar will table the draft budget for 2022-23 in the standing committee on March 7. The five-year term of the current civic general body is coming to an end on March 14.
Wed, Mar 02, 2022
Pune preschools to reopen, jumbo Covid hospitals to close on March 1
The PMC and PCMC administrations have also decided to keep parks and gardens in the city open as per normal timings – 6 am to 10 am and 4 pm to 8 pm.
Sun, Feb 27, 2022
Pune Infra Watch: Work on Hinjewadi-Shivajinagar metro line begins with casting of segment
The actual work on the third metro line from Hinjewadi to Shivajinagar began in November last year, three years after the PMRDA signed a contract with a joint venture of Tata and Siemens to develop the much-awaited metro line, which can be useful to professionals of Hinjewadi IT Park.
Thu, Feb 24, 2022