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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Why PMC’s sterilisation efforts fail to contain city’s burgeoning stray dog population
PMC maintained that two of the four agencies had been continuing their work on its request. It said the fresh contracts were in the process of being finalised and would most probably be awarded this month.
Mon, Aug 06, 2018
As civic sterilisation programmes fail to keep up, Pune sees increase in number of strays, dog bite cases
To control the stray dog population in the city, the PMC has been running a sterilisation programme since 2010. It claims to have sterilised 71,740 dogs during the last eight years, for which data is available.
Sun, Aug 05, 2018
Bicycle-Sharing System: PMC seeks police protection for bicycles to check thefts, vandalism
The Pune Municipal Corporation has sought police protection for the bicycles stationed at various places in its jurisdiction for use by the public and sought participation from more agencies as the number of bicycles dwindle due to theft and vandalism.
Tue, Jul 31, 2018
MNS chief’s take: 80-90 pc quota for locals, on basis of economic status
The MNS chief, who was addressing a party workers’ rally in Pune on Friday, also accused political parties, which were demanding reservation on the basis of caste or religion, of “lying”.
Sat, Jul 28, 2018
Facing decreasing revenues, Pune Municipal Corporation reluctant to extend property tax discount for plantation drives
The state government has allowed its various departments to spend 0.5 per cent of their total budget to implement the e-governance programme to digitise their operations and on the same lines, they are now allowed to spend 0.5 per cent of the budget to implement the tree plantation programme.
Fri, Jul 27, 2018
Environment report has bad news for Pune: In six years, greenhouse gas emissions increase by 29 per cent
The city generates 2,100 tonnes of solid waste every day, of which 1,078 tonnes is processed, and there are plans to set up seven plants to process the remaining amount.
Thu, Jul 26, 2018
Untreated sewage released in Mula-Mutha: NGT asks civic bodies, cantonment boards to take immediate action
The bench also ordered the municipal corporations and cantonment boards to explore the possibility of collecting the municipal solid waste, plastics and debris by installing a net at the existing points and ensure their regular collection.
Wed, Jul 25, 2018
As transporters go on strike, state draws up contingency plan for supply of goods
During such agitations, the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) and public transport services of civic bodies should make their vehicles available to the administration, stated the GR.
Sat, Jul 21, 2018
Pune Smart City Development Corporation awaits PMC approval for project: ‘6th letter since Oct’
The Rs 1,251-crore hub will be constructed on a 10.84-acre plot in Balewadi
Thu, Jul 19, 2018
Purandar airport: Maharashtra notifies 2,832-hectare land
The proposed airport at Purandar has been named Chhatrapati Sambhaji Raje International Airport. The area proposed by MADC for the construction of the airport has been declared as notified area.
Wed, Jul 18, 2018
More than 50 pc of main plan implemented: PSCDCL CEO Rajendra Jagtap on smart city project
Smart City project is operating from a small place and and with a smaller manpower: PSCDCL CEO
Sun, Jul 15, 2018
Make recreational halls, old age homes in residential complexes: Maharashtra govt to civic bodies
According to the directions, the government has asked the health department to appeal to social organisations and charities to help homeless senior citizens, prepare programmes for timely diagnosis of illnesses while raising awareness about serious illnesses so that preventive care can be taken.
Thu, Jul 12, 2018
Pune: NGT seeks details on implementation of plastic waste management rules from civic bodies
The NGT also urged the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) to train all levels of the system if it wants to ensure effective implementation of the rules.
Sat, Jul 07, 2018
NGT slaps Rs 1.5 crore fine on PWD over ‘damage’ caused by skywalk work at Dhamapur dam
The Tribunal has asked PWD, which allegedly didn’t have environmental clearance for the project, to deposit Rs 1.5 crore with the Biodiversity Board within 15 days.
Thu, Jul 05, 2018
To honour those jailed during Emergency, state to give them Rs 10,000 every month
Applicants have to give details of when and where they were imprisoned
Thu, Jul 05, 2018
Pune: 82-year-old tree planted by Gandhi to branch out across the state
Since 2016, every year, the state government has been undertaking a mass plantation exercise in July. This year, the government aims to plant 13 crore saplings in the month, and has been eyeing on planting another 33 crore saplings the next year.
Sun, Jul 01, 2018
Maharashtra seeks proof of massive plantation drive: ‘use drones to take photos, videos of sites’
The authorities have been asked to use drone cameras to capture videos and images of tree plantation sites that are larger than one hectare, and upload them on the state forest department’s website.
Fri, Jun 29, 2018
Maharashtra government directs implementation of measures for old arch bridges
The Maharashtra government has also ordered installation of proper lights on bridge with blinkers on sides, cat eye on passage to ensure there is no repeat of the accident like the one on the Savitri river on the Mumbai-Goa highway.
Tue, Jun 26, 2018
Protecting Pune’s Urban Forests: A decade of increasing encroachments, stuttering efforts and withheld funds
While the forest department in the city started constructing a boundary wall almost a decade ago, it has only been able to construct the wall for a area of 44 km till now.
Sun, Jun 24, 2018
Use discarded waste for tarring of roads: Maharashtra govt
In a government resolution, Maharashtra state Public Works Department said the decision to ban plastic will help reduce the damage to environment, but it will also lead to the accumulation of discarded plastic.
Sat, Jun 23, 2018To manage its 3,700 bills, Pune Municipal Corporation hires management service worth Rs 36 lakh
The civic administration also stated that the system would also help the civic body get information about its electricity metres, power usage, electricity expenses, discount or penalty, along with the dues and interest levied on it.
Fri, Jun 22, 2018
PMC withholds funding till forest dept submits details on utilisation of amount sanctioned
The PMC had started funding the project from 2007-08 and allocated Rs one crore for the next four years as per the agreement.
Tue, Jun 19, 2018
‘Pagadi’ issue: Insult to residents of Pune, says Sena, BJP says no comment; NCP hits back
“Mahatma Phule was from the city and he was a great social reformer who fought for social justice for the poor and those from the backward class. His turban should be considered a symbol of the revolution and reforms that are associated with the identity of the city," NCP said.
Sun, Jun 17, 2018
Insult to Pune residents, says Sena, BJP says no comment; NCP hits back
NCP chief Sharad Pawar’s directive to the Pune unit of the party, to replace the Puneri pagadi used for felicitation with the turban that was used by social reformer Mahatma Jyotiba Phule, has sparked a political controversy, with the Shiv Sena alleging that the NCP has insulted the “Puneri pagadi, a symbol of the pride […]
Sun, Jun 17, 2018
Maharashtra government to give free houses, money to encroachers to move them out
Step meant to free up land for government projects that are stuck.
Thu, Jun 14, 2018