Pune Citizens Call for Noise Limits as Dhol-Tasha Rehearsals Intensify
With Ganesh Chaturthi just weeks away, Pune’s dhol-tasha pathaks have begun daily rehearsals across the city. But for many residents—especially senior citizens, students, and those with health conditions—the pounding beats are becoming a source of distress. Citizens from various localities have urged the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) and police to implement strict sound regulations, monitor […]
PMC Launches Drive Against Plastic, Waste Violations; Notices to Be Issued to Commercial Establishments
Despite a citywide ban on plastic and repeated awareness campaigns, its rampant use continues across Pune. To tackle this, the Pune Municipal Corporation’s (PMC) Solid Waste Management (SWM) Department has launched a fresh campaign to issue notices to commercial establishments violating waste management rules. The initiative, aimed at enforcing stricter compliance with waste segregation and […]
Is Pune Airport Safe? Stray Dogs, Bird Strikes, and Illegal Constructions Raise Serious Safety Concerns
Pune: The safety of passengers at Pune’s Lohegaon Airport has come under renewed scrutiny after a series of troubling incidents, including leopard sightings, frequent bird strikes, and a surge in unauthorized constructions in restricted zones. Experts warn that unless immediate and coordinated action is taken, the airport could face more serious accidents shortly. Stray Dogs […]
Pune Youth Dies After Tree Falls Amid Heavy Rain, Civic Negligence Under Scrutiny
Pune l A tragic incident unfolded in Karvenagar, Pune, as 26-year-old Rahul Joshi lost his life after a tree collapsed on him during heavy rainfall near Alankar Police Chowki. The mishap occurred as Rahul was heading toward the Sinhagad Road area on Monday. For the past few days, Pune has been experiencing intense monsoon showers, […]