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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Chaggan Bhujbal addresses NCP rally, says BJP campaign is to ‘Ruin India’
There have been programmes like ‘Start up India and Make in India”, NCP Chhagan Bhujbal leader said, adding, “I fear that now there would be a ‘Ruin India’ campaign.”
Mon, Jun 11, 2018
Sharad Pawar: Opposition parties to seek use of ballot papers
The NCP chief said the graph of the BJP is coming down and the country’s mood is indicated by the recent bye-poll results, including that of the Bhandara-Gondia Lok Sabha seat.
Mon, Jun 11, 2018
State sets up SARTHI, an institute to work for social devpt of Marathas
On Tuesday, the state government said it has set up the Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Research, Training and Human Development Institute, or SARTHI, in Pune.
Wed, Jun 06, 2018
Pune Metro funding: State govt puts PMC in a fix over doubling devp charges with retrospective effect
The latest government communication means that now the PMC has to refund developers.
Fri, Jun 01, 2018
Maharashtra govt seeks performance review of revenue recovery officials
The government has asked employees to mention their outstanding performance and the revenue collected during their tenure
Wed, May 30, 2018
Pune Municipal Corporation pushes for protective walls around nullahs, offers manpower
If a wall needs to be built urgently, the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) will construct it and recover the cost of construction from the property owner or developer.
Mon, May 28, 2018
Pune Municipal Corporation to allot UID-type number for housing units
In its proposal, the civic administration said that a 2005 World Bank report — titled “Street addressing and management of cities” — cites that “designating a home address is a big problem, indeed it is one of the most difficult to resolve in an urban area.
Tue, May 15, 2018
One committee per constituency in Maharashtra: MLA, corporators to have a say in local power supply issues
Explaining the move, a government resolution (GR) stated that while power supply was a necessary service, lack of coordination or communication between the consumer and the power utility service could lead to “unrest”.
Sat, May 05, 2018
‘Outsider’ Kadam shifts to father’s assembly segment: Fight for Pune Lok Sabha seat begins in Cong
Anant Gadgil, Mohan Joshi and Abhay Chhajed among frontrunners
Thu, May 03, 2018
Coming soon: ‘Smart’ schools and clinics in Aundh, Baner and Balewadi
“The aim is to design and operate smart clinics at 100 locations to provide primary healthcare to Pune residents — free primary health check-up and diagnosis, free sample collection and lab services, and free medicines for common ailments,” an official said.
Tue, May 01, 2018
Over-the-counter service at Karad: Within hours of application, driving licence delivered at RTO
Pilot project started last month; may be extended to other RTOs in Maharashtra
Mon, Apr 30, 2018
Maharashtra govt warns of action against civic bodies using ODF funds for other purposes
The urban civic bodies should aim to improve their ODF rankings, for which it is necessary to clean septic tanks of personal, public and community toilets and scientifically dispose of the sewage collected, the GR said.
Fri, Apr 27, 2018
Maharashtra: Ready to join hands for polls, Cong and NCP send message to workers – forget past feuds
At an event in Pune on Tuesday, senior Congress leader and former chief minister Prithviraj Chavan said the Congress and NCP will join hands to defeat the BJP in the Lok Sabha election.
Thu, Apr 26, 2018
After youth drowns in civic pool, Pune municipality forms panel to check safety measures
In an order issued on Friday, Additional Municipal Commissioner Sheetal Ugale-Teli said it was necessary to check safety measures and appoint life guards at civic-owned swimming pools, which were used by many Pune residents and students.
Sun, Apr 22, 2018
Construction of ‘entry gates’ to religious places, housing societies under state scanner
From now, the construction of structures at public spaces, roads, footpaths or highways should not be allowed without the consent of the concerned authorities of Public Works Department, National Highway Authority of India and local civic bodies.
Sat, Apr 21, 2018
Pune Smart City plans a park exclusively for dogs (and their owners)
The Pune Smart City Development Corporation Ltd (PSCDCL) has plans to set up a first-of-its-kind park for pets, in Baner, where pet dogs and dog owners will get a chance to spend many a leisurely day together.
Thu, Apr 12, 2018