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Mob Thrashes Civic Official In Pune, Investigation Underway
In the Dhanori area of Pune, an angry mob allegedly beat Pune Municipal Corporation officials, while they were carrying out encroachment drive. Notably, the officials were given orders to clear footpaths and encroached roads, across the city. The Pune Municipal Corporation Commissioner Vikram Kumar assured investigation and strict action against culprits. "I have spoken to Pune Police Commissioner and he assured me that strict action will be… read-more
Tags: Pune Municipal Corporation, Mob, Encroachment Drive, Dhanori, Maharashtra
Courtesy: ANI
Photo: The Hindustan Times
PM Narendra Modi Unveils Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Statue: Pune
PM Narendra Modi unveiled a 1,850 kg statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on the premises of Pune Municipal Corporation, on March 6. During the one-day Pune visit, Modi will inaugurare several development projects, like Pune metro, lay foundation stone of various projects.Furthermore, PM will inaugurate the exhibition at Garware Metro Station, will also lay the foundation stone of the Mula-Mutha River projects, and inaugurate the RK Laxman… read-more
Tags: PM Modi, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, Pune, Pune Municipal Corporation, Maharashtra
Courtesy: ANI
Photo: India Today
Pune Govt School Gets Cattle Feed To Be Served As Mid-Day Meal
Students of a Pune-based government school witnessed an "unfortunate" incident as they received heaped bags of cattle fodder instead of the anticipated mid-day meal. Besides clarifying that the onus of only the meal distribution lies on the municipal corporation, the city's mayor has also necessitated an inquiry into the matter. Reportedly, while examining the fodder sacks, the concerned authorities found one bag with a label reading 'Nutri… read-more
Tags: Pune, Pune Municipal Corporation, Mid-day meals, cattle fodder, Government School
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
Photo: Thrillophilia
Pune Allows To Reopen 60 Gardens With Restrictions From January 25
Oozing out from the COVID-19 restrictions, the Pune Municipal Corporation has allowed reopening of 60 of the 81 city gardens from January 25. Allowing to open from 6AM-10AM and 4PM-8PM, the municipal commissioner has given nod only to walking and jogging adhering to the social distancing measures. Moreover, the order mandates wearing of masks and bars entry of people aged above 65 years, pregnant ladies, children below 10 years besides… read-more
Tags: Pune Municipal Corporation, Jogging, exercise, social distancing, Parks, garden, restrictions
Courtesy: The Indian Express
Photo: Whatshot
PMC Plans To Buy 50 CNG Buses To Minimize Use Of Private Vehicles
In an attempt to minimize private vehicle usage, the Pune Municipal Corporation has planned to acquire 50 CNG buses to be run in populated locations. Moreover, the PMC announced an initiative to travel the whole day in the city buses for Rs 10. Besides, they have planned to purchase busses for the scheme. Reportedly, the scheme, which was slated for April 2020, was not released due to the pandemic.
Tags: Pune, Pune Municipal Corporation, PMPML Buses, CNG
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
