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Hit by shortage of funds, PMC to review its public welfare schemesSubscriber Only
August 18, 2017 06:33 IST
The PMC has been implementing 24 different schemes for the empowerment of the urban poor, backward class community as well as disabled and widows through its urban community department.
Fri, Aug 18, 2017
From slums to own homes, a dream takes shape in Pune, brick by brickSubscriber Only
August 14, 2017 00:00 IST
Their dream is now taking shape, thanks to Shinde and other collection agents of the Navchetna Mahila Nagri Pat Sanstha, the credit society with which the women — mostly members of self-help groups, where they made papads and pickles — held accounts.
Mon, Aug 14, 2017
Which areas in city have significant minority population? PMC ‘not sure’Subscriber Only
August 13, 2017 05:09 IST
While implementing state govt scheme to improve standard of living, PMC grapples with delays, lack of data
Sun, Aug 13, 2017
Pune: At Congress Bhavan today, story of a martyr’s heroism during Quit IndiaSubscriber Only
August 09, 2017 00:45 IST
In an attempt to highlight the contribution of the Congress in the freedom movement, the city unit of the party is planning to mark a 75-year-old historic incident, when freedom fighter Narayan Dabhade was killed by the British during the launch of the Quit India movement.
Wed, Aug 09, 2017
Armed with RTI, more awareness, better connectivity, Pune’s activism more powerful todaySubscriber Only
August 03, 2017 06:16 IST
Over 20 years ago, The Indian Express, under the banner of the Express Citizens Forum (ECF), had, for the first time, raised the issue of pandals that were being indiscriminately set up by Ganesh mandals on the congested and narrow roads of the city.
Thu, Aug 03, 2017PMC’s pension scheme for disabled and widows marred by shortage of fundsSubscriber Only
August 01, 2017 06:19 IST
In 2006, the PMC had launched the Dr Baba Amte Disable scheme, under which disabled persons in the city will get Rs 2,000 per month to meet their needs.
Tue, Aug 01, 2017
Urban Heat Island Effect: More construction, less green cover making Pune hotter, says PMC reportSubscriber Only
July 29, 2017 03:53 IST
In the report, tabled during the PMC’s General Body meeting on Friday, the civic administration has outlined the impact of the Urban Heat Island Effect.
Sat, Jul 29, 2017
PMC begins survey to finalise new parking policy, to set up panel with expertsSubscriber Only
July 14, 2017 09:49 IST
“The civic body plans to have a parking management system in place... and a Parking Management Cell comprising experts would oversee all tasks related to planning, implementation and operations of such a system,” said a PMC traffic planner.
Fri, Jul 14, 2017
PMC strides ahead with ‘smart’ plans, but not-so-smart managementSubscriber Only
July 12, 2017 01:10 IST
On the expenditure front, the capital expenses of the PMC has increased by over eight times, from Rs 353 crore in 2003-04 to Rs 2,926 crore in 2017-18. The priority has been on the development of roads and providing civic amenities to meet the demands of local residents.
Wed, Jul 12, 2017New rules for civic body: Govt panel asks PMC for suggestions on making civic body more efficientSubscriber Only
July 07, 2017 06:04 IST
For bringing in transparency, accountability and efficiency in civic works, the committee has urged the civic body to suggest amendments or inclusions to be made in the Maharashtra Municipal Corporation Act.
Fri, Jul 07, 2017
The changing political map of Pune: From Cong to NCP to BJP; clock stops, lotus bloomsSubscriber Only
July 06, 2017 04:44 IST
The last two decades have seen the city of Pune change beyond recognition. This is true of both visible changes — such as in population, peripheries and pollution — as well as the not-so-visible ones such as those in politics and perceptions. Pune Newsline tracks the changes the city has undergone over 20 years, to give a context to the Pune of today
Thu, Jul 06, 2017
PMC ready with Rs 2,618 crore river beautification planSubscriber Only
July 05, 2017 06:08 IST
Plan includes continuous access with pathways for walking, cycling; 16 new boating facilities, 20 new ghats and more eateries
Wed, Jul 05, 2017
Tax waiver expanded for families of deceased defence personnelSubscriber Only
June 17, 2017 05:15 IST
It will cover waiver of general tax in property tax to all properties of deceased personnel, widows
Sat, Jun 17, 2017
Pune Municipal Corporation nuisance detection squad defunct, anti-spitting law yet to see light of daySubscriber Only
June 15, 2017 00:22 IST
“For almost four years, the NDS has been kept away from actions pertaining to sanitation and solid waste management. The squad was transferred to the civic anti-encroachment department...,” said Joint Municipal Commissioner Suresh Jagtap
Thu, Jun 15, 2017
Pune Municipal Corporation sets up 5 special funds to keep urban projects rollingSubscriber Only
June 07, 2017 07:21 IST
To conserve heritage buildings in civic jurisdictions, the PMC would keep two per cent of the total development charges collected, to undertake repair and maintenance work of the structure.
Wed, Jun 07, 2017
Maharashtra yet to finalise Premium FSI rate, real estate on TOD route stalledSubscriber Only
June 01, 2017 05:02 IST
Developments on the TOD route, which is to be used for both the Metro project as well as the Mass Rapid Transit System (MRTS), have been stalled as permissions have not been granted for new projects.
Thu, Jun 01, 2017
Pune: After row over PMC charges, MSEDCL offers to reinstate roads on its ownSubscriber Only
May 26, 2017 05:50 IST
Earlier, the MSEDCL refused to pay the charges levied by the PMC, claiming they were too high. However, the civic body has refused to lower the rates.
Fri, May 26, 2017
In BJP’s first PMC budget: Cow shelter, yoga centres, health schemes named after leadersSubscriber Only
May 12, 2017 10:16 IST
Rs 5,912-crore budget includes many projects promised in BJP’s election manifesto, says party leader
Fri, May 12, 2017
‘Housing for all by 2022’: PMC to appoint consultant for housing schemeSubscriber Only
May 11, 2017 08:58 IST
The scheme, which aims at providing “housing for all by 2022”, has received around 90,000 applications so far.
Thu, May 11, 2017
PMC to draft plan on waste management till 2025Subscriber Only
May 09, 2017 08:37 IST
Plan to be drafted within 10 days, tabled in general body
Tue, May 09, 2017
As garbage piles up in parts of city, PMC, state govt yet to find land for waste processing plantsSubscriber Only
May 06, 2017 15:31 IST
A total of 1,600 tonne of waste is generated every day in Pune, of which 1,100 tonnes is being processed
Sat, May 06, 2017
PMC initiative to rid city of garbage containers faces tough challengeSubscriber Only
May 05, 2017 13:19 IST
Though the project was initially successful, it is now facing a challenging task — the civic body is aiming at 100 per cent door-to-door waste collection in Pune.
Fri, May 05, 2017In absence of chief, Pune Municipal Corporation officers ‘running away from duty’, BJP seeks written explanationSubscriber Only
May 04, 2017 04:56 IST
In a letter to Municipal Commissioner, BJP leader and Leader of the House in PMC, Srinath Bhimale, said he was shocked at the way top civic officials were found to be running away from the responsibilities.
Thu, May 04, 2017
Pune: How ‘lethargic’ civic body allowed biogas plants in the city to sit on wasteSubscriber Only
May 04, 2017 04:14 IST
The Pune Municipal Corporation has been struggling to tackle the city’s garbage problem. Pune Newsline zeroed in on the tall claims of the PMC about solid waste management, only to come across a harsh ground reality.
Thu, May 04, 2017
Parties declare official expenditure in Pune civic polls: BJP-1.83 cr, NCP-1.61 cr, Sena-17.30 lakh, MNS-2 lakhSubscriber Only
May 03, 2017 02:36 IST
Of the four parties, MNS spent the lowest. Its total expenditure was Rs 2,00,100: Rs 1,627 per candidate
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