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Civic body eyes project to make fuel out of plastic wasteSubscriber Only
July 23, 2010 04:01 IST
Up against a mountain of plastic waste in its jurisdiction even after a ban on use of plastic bags below 50 microns in thickness,the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) is planning a pilot project to convert plastic to fuel.
Fri, Jul 23, 2010
Civic body steps in to tackle water shortageSubscriber Only
July 22, 2010 02:29 IST
With city set to get water supply on alternate days from Thursday,private water tanker owners are gearing up to make extra buck.
Thu, Jul 22, 2010Left or right? Door debate rages onSubscriber Only
July 21, 2010 23:35 IST
A year after the union government approved the purchase of buses for the Pune Mahanagar Parivahan Mahamandal Ltd,the public transport utility and the Pune Municipal Corporation continue to engage in controversy over purchase of buses,arguing over the issue of doors in the buses.
Wed, Jul 21, 2010No more fuel pumps inside congested citySubscriber Only
July 20, 2010 05:02 IST
Soon,petrol and gas filling stations will come up in the citys green belt such as hill slopes and riverfronts,provided roads already exist there.
Tue, Jul 20, 2010After corporator cries foul,fresh recruitment to security postsSubscriber Only
July 17, 2010 23:29 IST
The Pune Municipal Corporation Legal Committee has sent the proposal to approve candidates shortlisted for 200 security guard posts back to the civic chief,after a Congress corporator alleged irregularities.
Sat, Jul 17, 2010Corporators urge students to utilise civic scholarshipSubscriber Only
July 16, 2010 00:54 IST
Elected representatives in the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) are reaching out to citizens by urging them to take advantage of the scholarship scheme for those who have cleared class X or class XII.
Fri, Jul 16, 2010PMC move checks water tanker pricesSubscriber Only
July 14, 2010 04:05 IST
The water scarcity that hit the city hard last year had given a major fillip to the private water tankers business in the city with the owners making the most of the opportunity and exploiting the dire situation faced by citizens need.
Wed, Jul 14, 2010Hilltop development: realty sector eyes Rs 2,000 cr business through farmhousesSubscriber Only
July 13, 2010 04:34 IST
With the decision to allow four per cent development in 2,500 acres of hilltops and hill slopes of the 23 merged villages...
Tue, Jul 13, 2010Nuisance detection squad: Civic body fails to draw ex-servicemen for jobSubscriber Only
July 11, 2010 05:17 IST
With Pune Municipal Corporation attempts to get ex-servicemen in the nuisance detection squad,failing to find enough takers,the civic body is planning to get personnel from other sectors.
Sun, Jul 11, 2010Half of city food business running without civic body permissionSubscriber Only
July 09, 2010 03:43 IST
A survey conducted by the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has found that around 7,737 of 15,449 eateries in the city,including shops selling food products...
Fri, Jul 09, 2010
1,700 women stare at livelihood lossSubscriber Only
July 04, 2010 05:09 IST
About 1,700 women engaged in the civic bodys mid-day meal scheme are facing a likely loss of livelihood.
Sun, Jul 04, 2010Rs 25-cr plan to upgrade Katraj zooSubscriber Only
July 02, 2010 02:56 IST
The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has submitted a proposal of Rs 25 crore to the union government to upgrade the Rajiv Gandhi Zoological Park at Katraj.
Fri, Jul 02, 2010
After heavy rains,civic body moves on nullahsSubscriber Only
June 21, 2010 01:53 IST
IT took a heavy rainfall for the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) to speed up the nullah channelisation work,for which it had received Rs 35 crore under the Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM).
Mon, Jun 21, 2010
Citys carbon footprint report soonSubscriber Only
June 13, 2010 03:25 IST
The Pune Municipal Corporation is likely to be the first civic body in the country to undertake preparation of carbon footprint report of the city so that steps can be taken to reduce carbon emission.
Sun, Jun 13, 2010Civic body comes up with single-window system for complaintsSubscriber Only
June 12, 2010 02:44 IST
Now,people need not keep track of their complaints or applications with the civic administration.
Sat, Jun 12, 2010Schools forced to buy uniforms from certain shops: civic bodySubscriber Only
June 09, 2010 03:01 IST
As the new academic year starts next week,parents are rushing to buy stationery and school uniforms.
Wed, Jun 09, 2010Parties repose faith in women membersSubscriber Only
May 30, 2010 03:02 IST
Politics in city has taken a new turn with parties showing confidence in the ability of women members.
Sun, May 30, 2010Door-to-door waste collection: Civic body move sparks protestSubscriber Only
May 28, 2010 00:33 IST
A cooperative for door-to-door collection of garbage has launched a signature campaign opposing the Pune Municipal Corporations move to bring in more agencies for the purpose.
Fri, May 28, 2010Civic hospital: Rs 200 salary to claim special medical leave,but all above the slabSubscriber Only
May 21, 2010 00:52 IST
Shanta Kamble (name changed) served as an aaya in the civic hospital for 18 years. However,when she was hit by paralysis last year...
Fri, May 21, 2010Civic body seeks separate police station on its premisesSubscriber Only
May 21, 2010 00:48 IST
With the number of cases relating to violation of the Maharashtra Regional Town Planning (MRTP) Act rising,the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has sought a special police station for the civic body...
Fri, May 21, 2010
Civic body to rein in hoardingsSubscriber Only
May 16, 2010 02:13 IST
The Pune Municipal Corporation is ready with a policy to ensure hoardings and banners dont deface the city.
Sun, May 16, 2010For better service,civic body appoints officers to address ward-level issuesSubscriber Only
May 14, 2010 23:37 IST
The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has appointed 77 civic officers,one each for two electoral wards,to look into the development activities of the area and to file complaints in their respective electoral wards,a job that was earlier handled by ward officers.
Fri, May 14, 2010Jewellers under scanner for buy-stones,get-a-son advertisementSubscriber Only
May 13, 2010 23:49 IST
The medical fraternity has been under the scanner of the Pune Municipal Corporation for violation of the Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques (PNDT) Act.
Thu, May 13, 2010
City needs Metro,issues can be sorted out: civic chiefSubscriber Only
May 12, 2010 02:02 IST
The Pune Metro project,at a critical pre-execution stage,is facing resistance from activists questioning its various facets and even asking whether it is needed at all.
Wed, May 12, 2010Four months on,civic bodys vision document idea still stuckSubscriber Only
May 05, 2010 03:54 IST
Its another example of poor implementation of a good idea. Almost four months after the municipal commissioner announced the concept of a vision document...
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