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PMC budget announces 100+ schemes; execution remains key question

India, March 25 -- Standing committee chairman Shreenath Bhimale on Tuesday announced over 100 schemes while presenting the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) budget, many of which appear to be repackag... Read More


PMC plans to redevelop and renovate Balgandharva auditorium

India, March 11 -- After months of controversy, the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has once again proposed the redevelopment and renovation of the Balgandharva auditorium. Municipal commissioner Nav... Read More


Pune rural police launch pilot, deploy laser speed cameras to curb speeding

India, March 10 -- In a bid to curb speeding and enhance road safety, the Pune rural police have launched a pilot project deploying laser speed cameras in the district for the first time, officials sa... Read More


CM proposes rRs.r40,909-crore projects for Pune

India, March 8 -- Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday proposed an Urban Growth Centre project worth Rs.40,909 crore while presenting the state budget, with a focus on large-scale infrastructure... Read More


Middle East tensions push up edible oil, imported dates prices in Pune

India, March 4 -- Escalating tensions involving the US, Israel and Iran have begun to reflect in Pune's wholesale markets, with edible oil prices rising by Rs.3 to Rs.4 per litre. Traders said the imp... Read More


Iran conflict pushes up edible oil prices

Pune, March 4 -- Escalating tensions involving the United States of America, Israel, and Iran have begun to reflect in Pune's wholesale markets, with edible oil prices rising by Rs.3 to Rs.4 per litre... Read More


Civic chief bars March tenders, sets bill submission deadline

India, Feb. 28 -- Pune municipal commissioner Naval Kishore Ram in a step towards improving financial discipline within the civic body on Friday directed officials that no new tenders be floated in Ma... Read More


PMC general body rejects proposed 5% property tax hike

India, Feb. 19 -- The general body of the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) on Wednesday unanimously rejected a proposal to increase property tax by five per cent, which had been cleared by municipal c... Read More


BJP demands removal of Kalakar Katta in Pune; Congress, NCP oppose move

India, Feb. 15 -- A political row has erupted over the proposed removal of Kalakar Katta, a popular cultural spot near Good Luck Cafe on Fergusson College Road. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has de... Read More


BJP's Manjusha Nagpure elected unopposed as Pune mayor

India, Feb. 10 -- Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) corporator Manjusha Nagpure was elected unopposed as mayor of the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) on Monday, while Republican Party of India (Athawale) ... Read More