October 02, 2011 00:48 IST
Part of atleast three electoral wards included in the panel,there is no domination of any one sitting corporator but newly elected NCP legislator Bapu Pathare has been able to expand his base and will have to face the test in the civic polls by getting his candidate elected to Pune Municipal Corporation.
Sun, Oct 02, 2011September 30, 2011 02:06 IST
Pune Municipal Corporation has threatened disciplinary action against those stretching the lunch break beyond the allotted time.
Fri, Sep 30, 2011September 25, 2011 01:15 IST
The newly constituted panel includes the area covered under Kharadi gaothan electoral ward and Kharadi Infotech Park electoral ward.
Sun, Sep 25, 2011September 18, 2011 02:48 IST
A stronghold of NCP,this panel is likely to face stiff competition for NCP ticket.
Sun, Sep 18, 2011
September 15, 2011 02:52 IST
Months ago,the abrupt transfer of former Pune Municipal Commissioner Mahesh Zagade had created a controversy with the Opposition Shiv Sena-BJP and civic organisations protesting against it.
Thu, Sep 15, 2011
September 14, 2011 03:19 IST
The new rule that came into force on August 5 notified 12 food inspectors and one superviser of the PMC as food safety officer.
Wed, Sep 14, 2011
September 10, 2011 03:00 IST
In a bid to increase green cover across the city,Pune Municipal Corporation has spent Rs 1.45 crore on plantation drives in two years.
Sat, Sep 10, 2011
September 09, 2011 02:39 IST
An NCP initiative to set up a common community hall at Parvati Industrial Estate to foster harmony between Hindus and Muslims.
Fri, Sep 09, 2011September 06, 2011 04:09 IST
The two-member panel in place of the wards in the civic polls would not only change poll geography but also the administrative boundaries of ward offices.
Tue, Sep 06, 2011September 02, 2011 03:07 IST
Recovering from weakness after his 12-day Ramlila Maidan fast,social activist Anna Hazare returned to his village Ralegan Siddhi in the early hours.
Fri, Sep 02, 2011
September 02, 2011 00:19 IST
Anna Hazare returned to his village Ralegan Siddhi on Thursday but skipped the idol installation function at the Ganpati pandal.
Fri, Sep 02, 2011September 01, 2011 05:17 IST
The new two-panel system applicable for 2012 civic elections will give an opportunity for couples to try their luck together in at least 16 of the 76 panels that fall in the open category.
Thu, Sep 01, 2011August 28, 2011 04:40 IST
This has emerged as the largest geographically spread panel in the newly constituted 76 panels for the civic polls of Pune Municipal Corporation which would make the probables to do more legwork compared to others to reach out to voters during the elections.
Sun, Aug 28, 2011August 28, 2011 03:25 IST
Almost all political parties have expressed satisfaction over panels constituted for the PMC polls.
Sun, Aug 28, 2011August 26, 2011 02:00 IST
The delimitation and reservation exercise in each panel is likely to make it tough this civic polls for many leaders nurturing wards to ensure their family domination continues.
Fri, Aug 26, 2011
August 24, 2011 02:31 IST
The change in reservation of electoral wards has dashed the hopes of some sitting corporators to make it to PMC.
Wed, Aug 24, 2011August 23, 2011 02:38 IST
After the success of its new billboard policy,which has led to a jump in revenue from hoardings,the PMC is focusing on traders and framing a policy to stop illegal businesses in the city and increase revenue further.
Tue, Aug 23, 2011August 14, 2011 04:30 IST
At a time when environment activists and the political fraternity are at loggerheads over finding the right way to protect green cover on hill land owned by private owners under the bio-diversity park plan,an initiative to increase green cover on land owned by the forest department on hills in the city has shown promising results.
Sun, Aug 14, 2011August 14, 2011 03:56 IST
Jaibhavaninagar in Kothrud is witnessing a battle of a different kind,with women residents protesting against the shops selling countrymade liquor and demanding closure of the outlets,saying they are devastating their families.
Sun, Aug 14, 2011August 12, 2011 02:21 IST
With women set to get 50 per cent reservation in the upcoming civic polls,PMC would see at least 20 sitting corporators lose their seats even as 28 women enter the general body.
Fri, Aug 12, 2011August 03, 2011 00:42 IST
The PMC has installed CCTVs across the city to inculcate traffic discipline by keeping a constant watch on the traffic flow,but it has not taken a decision on the appointment an agency to bring offenders to task.
Wed, Aug 03, 2011August 02, 2011 04:55 IST
With the present term of the PMC nearing completion,NCP is looking at launching some mega projects before the model code of conduct comes into force.
Tue, Aug 02, 2011
July 31, 2011 00:52 IST
Citizens of Kharadi have been suffering due to severe drinking water shortage.
Sun, Jul 31, 2011July 29, 2011 01:13 IST
Three of the six slum rehabilitation projects approved by the Union Govt for Pune Municipal Corporation under JNNURM have been non-starters.
Fri, Jul 29, 2011
July 27, 2011 04:03 IST
Should we go for foot overbridges or subways? The PMC seems to be confused over the facilities it wants to set up for pedestrians.
Wed, Jul 27, 2011



