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'Five Years of Power Outages': Hinjawadi Phase-3 Residents Demand Permanent Electricity Infrastructure Upgrade
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (451+ words) Pune, 8th July 2026: Residents of Hinjawadi Phase-3 and nearby areas have renewed their demand for a permanent solution to recurring power outages, alleging that unreliable electricity supply has continued for nearly five years despite repeated complaints to the authorities. Abhishek Singh,…...
Pune: Kalyani Nagar Residents Join Hands with PMC to Fix Long-Pending Civic Problems
5+ day, 12+ hour ago (247+ words) Kalyani Nagar, 5th July 2026: In a joint effort to address long-pending civic issues and improve the quality of life in Kalyani Nagar, the Pune Municipal Corporation's (PMC) Senior Management Team conducted a comprehensive site inspection of the locality on Saturday. The…...
Why Was the RTI on Pune Airport's No-Pickup Zone Rejected? Advocate Demands Answers
1+ week, 3+ day ago (354+ words) Pune, 29th June 2026: In a major controversy exposing the growing pains and potential misuse of Maharashtra's newly notified Right to Information (RTI) Rules, 2026, the Pune Traffic Police have rejected an RTI application concerning the controversial "No-Pickup Zone" outside the Pune Airport....
Pune: Autadewadi Lake Gets a Green Makeover as Residents Lead Tree Plantation and Clean-Up Drive
1+ week, 3+ day ago (374+ words) Reported by Shoaib Tadvi Children, women, senior citizens, and youth joined hands to clean the lake surroundings and plant saplings, reinforcing the importance of protecting Pune's shrinking green spaces and urban water bodies. Volunteers collected plastic bags, disposable cups, bottles,…...
Pune: Forced to Walk on Roads? Pashan Citizens Launch Campaign for Safe Footpaths
3+ week, 5+ day ago (335+ words) Pashan, 13th June 2026: A group of residents under the banner of Voice of Pashan has organised a Footpath Safety & Awareness Walk in Pashan on Sunday (14th June) to draw attention to pedestrian safety issues and the condition of footpaths in the area....
Maharashtra: NCMC Smart Card Mandatory for Women and Senior Citizens on MSRTC Buses from August 1
3+ week, 6+ day ago (261+ words) The state government has accelerated the registration and distribution drive for NCMC Smart Cards across Maharashtra ahead of the deadline. According to official figures, nearly 51 lakh citizens have registered for the card so far, while approximately 25 lakh cards have already…...
Pune: Handewadi Residents to March on MSEDCL Headquarters if Pending Power Works Remain Incomplete
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (520+ words) Reported by Shoaib Tadvi Handewadi, 2nd June 2026: Residents of the Autade-Handewadi area have threatened to launch a fresh and intensified agitation against the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL), alleging that the power utility has failed to fulfil commitments made…...
Pune Property Tax Rebate Scheme Gets Huge Response, Collection Touches Rs 1, 001 Crore
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (261+ words) Reported by Mubarak Ansari Pune, 28th May 2026: Pune residents have once again responded enthusiastically to the Pune Municipal Corporation's (PMC) property tax collection drive, helping the civic body cross a record "1, 001 crore in revenue within just 58 days of the new financial…...
Pune: Residents Approach NHRC Over Alleged Public Nuisance by Bar Near NIBM Housing Society
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (298+ words) Reported by Shoaib Tadvi Mohammadwadi, 28th May 2026: Residents of Elina Living Society and nearby residential complexes at NIBM Annexe Road, Mohammadwadi, have approached the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) seeking immediate action against the operation of "Highland Bar," alleging serious disturbance…...
From Paris to Pune: How a Son's Fear for His Mother Led to the Creation of an AI Wellness Band for India's Elderly
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (1063+ words) Reported by Mubarak Ansari Pune, 19th May 2026: In an age where families are increasingly separated by cities, countries, and time zones, a Pune-based health-tech startup is attempting to solve one of modern India's most emotional challenges " caring for ageing parents from…...