After complaints of fleecing, PMC to appoint contractors at key parking lots | Pune News

PMC’s multi-storey building parking on JM Road Pune: The civic body has decided to appoint contractors at key parking lots on JM Road and dismantle some others following several complaints that various PMC-run facilities needed major upgrade.Many regular commuters also sought better monitoring at parking lots to curb fleecing and overcharging. Lack of maintenance, proper…

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People dumping garbage near Lohegaon air base may face FIRs amid growing bird-strike risk | Pune News

Garbage outside the perimeter wall of the Air force station in Lohegaon Pune: The Indian Air Force (IAF) station in Lohegaon is considering filing police complaints against people found dumping garbage near the airbase with a surge in bird activity posing risks to flight safety.Senior officers at the strategically significant installation said the contemplation followed…

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PMC seals premises used for RCC Classes in Deccan for multiple violations related to illegal use & structural alterations | Pune News

The sealed RCC Classes, a coaching centre run by Shivraj Motegaonkar, in Deccan on Wednesday The sealed premises of RCC Classes, a coaching centre run by Shivraj Motegaonkar, in Deccan on Wednesday The sealed RCC Classes, a coaching centre run by Shivraj Motegaonkar, in Deccan on Wednesday Officials sealing the premises of RCC Classes, a…

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Pune Cantt parking fee hike draws flak from citizens | Pune News

The residents said unless the parking infrastructure and traffic management were improved, the revised charges would continue to face public opposition Pune: The Pune Cantonment Board’s (PCB) decision to revise parking charges for two- and four-wheelers has drawn sharp criticism from residents, visitors and traders, with many calling the move unjustified.Under the new rates, two-wheeler…

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Hold NEET twice a year & online to stop leaks, says coaching association | Pune News

Protests have erupted across the country against the NEET-UG question paper leak Pune: The Professional Teachers’ Association on Wednesday demanded that NEET be conducted twice a year in multiple shifts through a computer-based online format to prevent future leaks and malpractice.The association, representing private coaching class owners in Maharashtra, sought stronger digital security systems, greater…

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Robotic surgery saves businessman from hip replacement nightmare | Pune News

Ceramic implant with the polyliner Pune: Two years ago, when a 40-year-old businessman, struggling with morbid obesity, underwent hip replacement surgery, he expected it to be “life-changing.” Instead, it turned into a “nightmare.“Within a week of the surgery, the ceramic implant shattered under his weight, leaving him bedridden for three weeks, requiring multiple blood transfusions,…

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Pune collectorate sends final proposal for permanent transfer of Mundhwa land to BSI | Pune News

Pune: The district administration has submitted a final proposal to the state govt for permanent transfer of approximately 44.5 acres of land in Mundhwa to the Botanical Survey of India (BSI).The move follows recommendations by a high-level committee led by additional chief secretary (revenue) Vikas Kharge. The panel was formed to probe controversial land transaction…

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