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A Vimannagar resident has issued a legal notice to Pune police demanding the immediate withdrawal of the one way traffic system introduced in the locality, citing safety and planning concerns. The notice alleges that the traffic changes were implemented arbitrarily without proper public consultation and have made daily movement unsafe for pedestrians and senior citizens. The revised plan, introduced on November 15, converted key stretches including Gangapuram Chowk to Ganpati Mandir Chowk and Shrikrishna Chowk to CCD Chowk into one way corridors.
The notice claims that despite official assertions of smoother traffic flow, the Vimannagar one way traffic plan has led to confusion, congestion and increased risk due to poor signage and missing pedestrian crossings. It also highlights the absence of strict enforcement against illegal parking and roadside encroachments, especially by commercial vehicles. The resident has sought a consultative meeting with authorities within fifteen days and warned of legal action through a writ petition in the Bombay High Court if the current traffic arrangement is not revoked or reviewed.

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6 hours ago | [YT] | 22

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The Pune Municipal Corporation is preparing a coordinated action plan to address long-standing urban mobility issues by introducing a policy on overhead cables, standard operating procedures for road digging, and faster execution of pending road projects. The administration plans to work closely with agencies such as BSNL and MSEDCL to regulate cable laying and prevent repeated, unplanned road digging that damages newly built roads. Other priorities include shifting electric poles and DP boxes to ease road widening, improving road networks in merged areas, and completing twelve missing road links to ease traffic flow across the city.
Civic officials said several key road widening projects will gain momentum after land acquisition hurdles were resolved, including the long-pending Katraj Kondhwa Road widening and improved access roads to Hadapsar railway station. The municipal commissioner announced a citywide drive to remove road encroachments and confirmed that monthly review meetings will track project progress. A dedicated City Transformation Cell will coordinate between departments to speed up execution. Following the improvement of over 450 km of roads for the recent cycling event, PMC plans to continue road upgrades till the end of 2026 and is also considering developing a 1,500 km cycling circuit to support non-motorised transport.

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1 day ago | [YT] | 34

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The recent traffic congestion that brought the Mumbai–Pune Expressway to a near standstill for almost 30 hours has once again drawn attention to delays in the long-pending ‘Missing Link’ project. Activists and citizen groups have pointed to the narrow, accident-prone ghat section as a recurring bottleneck responsible for frequent traffic jams on the busy corridor. The Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC) had launched the 13.5-km Missing Link project in March 2019 to bypass this stretch, with the aim of improving traffic flow and road safety. Initially scheduled for completion by 2022, the project deadline was revised to 2024 due to the Covid-19 pandemic and has since been extended multiple times, with the latest completion target now set for May 1, 2026.
The project involves the construction of two tunnels and two major bridges across the Sahyadri range and is estimated to cost around ₹6,500 crore from public funds. Authorities have attributed the delays to challenging terrain and engineering complexities. However, citizen groups have questioned this explanation, citing the Konkan Railway project — a 740-km stretch involving 90 tunnels and nearly 2,000 bridges — which was completed between 1990 and 1998 with comparatively limited technology. They argue that the prolonged delay in the Missing Link project warrants investigation, particularly as the recent 36-hour traffic jam stranded thousands of commuters and caused substantial economic losses. The incident has renewed calls for administrative accountability and faster execution of critical infrastructure projects on one of Maharashtra’s busiest highways.

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2 days ago | [YT] | 57

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The deteriorating condition of rivers flowing through Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad continues to raise serious environmental and public health concerns, with untreated sewage emerging as the primary cause. Citizens, experts, and civic officials agree that gaps in sewage treatment infrastructure, both at the municipal level and within housing societies, are directly polluting rivers and groundwater. A Bombay High Court order issued in January directed municipal corporations to deny occupancy certificates to buildings that lack functional sewage treatment plants or connections to civic sewage lines, a move seen as critical amid rapid urban redevelopment and rising water demand.
Recent incidents such as contaminated drinking water during the Guillain Barré Syndrome outbreak and repeated reports of polluted wells in residential societies highlight systemic failures in sewage management. Data from Maharashtra Pollution Control Board shows that several groundwater monitoring stations in Pune record water that is unsafe for drinking. While many societies have installed STPs, inconsistent operation, high running costs, and weak enforcement have resulted in untreated wastewater entering rivers and streams. Civic bodies now face mounting pressure to strengthen inspections, expand sewage networks, and ensure accountability across builders, societies, and authorities to protect access to safe drinking water.

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3 days ago | [YT] | 53

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The Railway Ministry has said travel time between Pune and Mumbai could reduce to just 48 minutes once the proposed high speed rail corridor becomes operational. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the bullet train project would significantly change regional connectivity, adding that travel time on the Pune Hyderabad corridor could come down to one hour and 55 minutes. Currently, trains take between three and four hours to cover the 191 kilometre distance between Pune and Mumbai. No construction timeline was announced, but the minister confirmed that tracks on the corridor would be designed for speeds of up to 350 kilometres per hour.
The Union Budget has allocated Rs 23,926 crore for railway projects in Maharashtra, which the ministry described as a record investment for the state. Officials said improved freight movement would also benefit Maharashtra through a new dedicated freight corridor connecting to the upcoming Vadhavan port. Commuters and transport experts have welcomed the proposal but raised concerns about the absence of clarity on project timelines, station locations, fares, and land acquisition challenges. They said the Pune Mumbai high speed rail corridor is essential due to growing congestion on the expressway and rising daily travel demand between the two cities.

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4 days ago | [YT] | 67

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The Pune Municipal Corporation administration has proposed a 10 percent increase in property tax to strengthen civic revenues, with the standing committee expected to take a decision in an upcoming meeting. At present, the committee comprises only civic officials due to the absence of an elected general body. The proposal comes as PMC targets Rs 2,800 crore in revenue collection for the 2025–26 financial year, against which around Rs 2,200 crore has been collected so far. Nearly 14.5 lakh properties within PMC limits are liable for property tax, with commercial properties taxed at higher rates than residential ones.
Citizens’ groups and activists have opposed the proposed hike, stating that the focus should be on recovering long-pending dues instead of burdening regular taxpayers. Civic data shows nearly Rs 7,000 crore remains unpaid due to issues like mobile tower taxes, disputed assessments, and taxes on government properties. PMC officials said recovery drives and an amnesty scheme helped collect Rs 713 crore in two months, prompting an extension of the scheme. Residents have also called for the revival of incentive schemes that previously rewarded diligent taxpayers, arguing that compliance should be encouraged rather than penalised.

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5 days ago | [YT] | 42

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The National Green Tribunal has formed a six-member joint inspection committee to examine allegations of environmental pollution and related health impacts in villages around Ranjangaon MIDC in Pune district. The case is linked to a hazardous waste treatment facility operated by Maharashtra Enviro Power Limited, where residents and the Nimgaon Bhogi gram panchayat have raised concerns about long-term air, water, and soil contamination. Complaints include foul odours, suspected release of hazardous gases, and discharge of polluted wastewater, which villagers say has affected both human health and livestock over several years.
The tribunal noted references to earlier reports pointing to leakage from landfill cells since 2015 and studies indicating groundwater contamination beyond the site, including areas near Pazar Talav and the Ghod river, a key water source for drinking and irrigation. Observing prima facie evidence of possible non-compliance with environmental laws, the NGT directed an independent inspection involving central and state agencies. The committee has been asked to conduct a site visit and submit a factual action-taken report within one month, with the matter scheduled for further hearing on April 2.

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6 days ago | [YT] | 44

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The Grand Tour cycling event in Pune was widely appreciated for its smooth execution, but it also drew criticism for infrastructure changes that appeared limited to the needs of the race. Following the event, the Pune Municipal Corporation has decided to reinstall around 200 speed breakers and rumble strips that were removed to ensure obstruction-free routes for cyclists. The refixing work is expected to begin next week, and civic officials have said raised pedestrian crossings will also be added at selected locations to improve road safety for walkers.
Over the past one and a half months, speed breakers were removed along nearly 75 kilometres of key city roads including JM Road, FC Road, Tilak Road, Bajirao Road, and University Road. After their removal, political representatives and residents raised safety concerns, particularly near schools and colleges. Civic officials clarified that the reinstallation was always planned after the event and that discussions with traffic police will determine suitable locations. PMC has also stated that roads resurfaced for the cycling event will face limited digging, with contractors responsible for maintaining road quality and commuters urging adherence to standard speed breaker norms.

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1 week ago | [YT] | 36

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Pune’s green cover claims are facing serious scrutiny as independent researchers challenge PMC’s tree census data 🌱. Experts say satellite analysis and machine learning show a clear decline in tree and grassland cover, contradicting official figures shared by the civic body.
The study highlights how redevelopment and infrastructure expansion are quietly erasing older, taller trees that once defined Pune’s landscape 🌍. Experts are now calling for transparent data validation, public participation, and the use of modern technology like drones to protect the city’s environmental future.

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1 week ago | [YT] | 65

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Several long-term decisions aimed at improving Pune’s urban management remain incomplete despite being discussed for years by political leaders and urban planners. Among them, the proposal to bring additional water from Mulshi Dam to Pune and the plan to form a separate municipal corporation for areas around Hadapsar were intended to address the city’s growing administrative and infrastructure challenges. Rapid urban expansion driven by the IT sector and population migration has sharply increased water demand, while managing one of Maharashtra’s largest municipal corporations has become increasingly complex.
Political leaders have repeatedly highlighted worsening water shortages, rising tanker dependence, traffic congestion, waste management gaps, and declining air quality as signs of administrative strain. Pune’s water consumption has risen from about 5 TMC in the 1990s to nearly 22 TMC today, intensifying the need for new water sources. The state government has shown willingness to allocate up to 10 TMC from Mulshi Dam, and an expert committee has recommended the project. Surveys are currently underway to assess water transfer feasibility to the Khadakwasla system, with fast-growing areas such as Baner, Balewadi, Bavdhan, Sus, Dhayari, and Nanded expected to benefit if the plan moves forward.

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