Decision on solar power generation postponed
PUNE: The decision on generating about 1MW electricity from solar energy for 19 of the 100 odd civic buildings in the city has been postponed. The standing committee of Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC)
Prasad Kulkarni
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Odd-even plan for vehicles takes root
PUNE: Assailed with traffic problems and pollution levels similar to Delhi's, there is an outside chance that Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) may implement the odd and even vehicle on the road formula
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Collector be given rights to permit loudspeakers
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has demanded that the right of giving relief on loudspeakers restrictions should be given to the district collector. The member of legislative assembly Madhuri Misal
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Slum shows the way to better waste disposal
A small slum pocket in Kothrud has set an example for the entire city by achieving the target of 100% garbage segregation by way of disciplined collection and disposal practices. About 2,500 people
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PMC eyes Moshi to dump waste
State Nod Expected By Weekend The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) expects approvals from all government authorities for its plan to dump the city’s waste in a state-owned quarry in Moshi, located near
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Noise levels beyond accepted limits
Civic Body Observed 26 Localities In City Twice A Week Nearly all the areas in the city , including commercial and residential premises, suffer from noise pollution hazards because the levels are more
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Garbage to generate 1 MW electricity at Rochem plant
The electricity generated at the Rochem garbage processing plant in Hadapsar will now be available for commercial use. From September, the plant is expected to generate around 1 MW electricity every
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Solar energy to power street lights in slums
PUNE: The slums in the city will promote the use of unconventional energy if the civic body's plan to use solar energy to power lights is approved. A proposal to fit solar street lights in the slums
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City traders asked to pay fine for using plastic carrybags
PUNE: The civic administration confiscated 300kg plastic carrybags in a four day drive carried out between March 3 and March 7. The Vishrambaugwada ward office took action in the city areas including Shurkrawar
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PMC goes global to sort out city’s garbage issue
Civic Body Contacts Authorities In Indonesia, Thailand, Japan The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has issued an expression of interest on Wednesday to rope in international players for a solution to the city’s garbage problem.