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PMC to use GPR technology to prevent damage to underground utilities

India, April 7 -- In a major step towards reducing frequent damage to essential services, the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has decided to deploy Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) technology to map un... Read More


Excavation, concrete work weaken roots, triggering tree falls during heavy rains: Experts

India, April 6 -- Experts blame excavation and concretisation from urban projects for weakening city trees following the tragic death of a flower vendor during recent rains. On April 2, Ranjana Navnat... Read More


Row over 'grid support charge' for rooftop solar; MSEDCL denies decision, calls it misinformation

India, April 3 -- Confusion has gripped housing societies installing rooftop solar systems after reports of a proposed 'grid support charge' (GSC), even as the Maharashtra State Electricity Distributi... Read More


Unseasonal rain, thunderstorm disrupt power supply across Pune

India, April 3 -- Unseasonal heavy rain accompanied by thunder and strong winds on Thursday afternoon disrupted power supply in several parts of the city after trees fell and waterlogging affected ele... Read More


Maha-Metro seeks land for compensatory plantation of 41,000 trees

India, April 2 -- Maha-Metro has approached multiple government agencies seeking land to undertake compensatory plantation of around 41,000 trees likely to be impacted by ongoing and upcoming Metro ex... Read More


Developers must declare water status in PMC's merged villages

India, April 1 -- The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) on Tuesday made it mandatory for developers in newly merged areas to inform homebuyers about the water supply situation and make arrangements unt... Read More


PMC denies claim that drainage work caused Mutha canal breach

India, March 27 -- The water resources department has blamed the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) for Monday's Mutha canal breach, which flooded the Magarpatta area. They claim a poorly managed sewage... Read More


PMC tightens supply of free tanker water, slaps rRs.r5,000 penalty for violations

India, March 26 -- Amid the rise in demand for water this summer, the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has tightened the norms around the supply of free water tankers following repeated complaints of ... Read More


424 land order irregularities flagged in Pune; action against officials, statewide probe soon

India, March 26 -- The Maharashtra government has ordered strict action against revenue officials after a probe found serious irregularities in 424 cases in Pune district involving the alleged misuse ... Read More