NMC Begins Rs 73.7 Million Road Concreting Project
Nashik Municipal Corporation (NMC) has initiated plans to concrete a 1-kilometer stretch of road connecting Rajiv Gandhi Bhavan, NMC's headquarters, and the Golf Club ground signal near Veer Savarkar swimming pool. The project, estimated at Rs 73.7 million, aims to address the deteriorated road conditions caused by the monsoon. The stretch, which includes the mayor's residence, Ramayan, has been plagued by potholes, prompting residents to demand urgent action. The road's condition worsened after the Nashik Municipal Smart City Development Corporation Ltd (NMSCDCL) installed water pipelines las..
Pune Ring Road: Collector Sets December Deadline for Final Acquisition
Pune District Collector Suhas Diwase has directed officials to complete the final phase of land acquisition for the Pune Ring Road by the end of December, enabling construction to begin in January 2025. The process involves acquiring 207 hectares across eastern and western phases of the project, with land acquisition spanning three villages in each phase. For the eastern phase, 143 hectares need to be acquired, while 64 hectares are required for the western phase. Land acquisition officer reports confirm that compensation for the land has already been announced, facilitating timely completion...
PMPML to Replace 327 Old Buses with 400 New CNG Buses by 2025
The Pune Mahanagar Parivahan Mahamandal Limited (PMPML) is set to upgrade its fleet with the addition of 400 new CNG buses by January 2025, while phasing out 327 old buses that have exceeded their operational lifespan. A new contractor has been awarded the tender to supply these buses, ensuring seamless operations during the transition. Nitin Narvekar, Joint Managing Director of PMPML, stated, "As we retire old buses, the new CNG buses will be introduced simultaneously to avoid disruptions. The tender for 400 contract CNG buses has been finalised, and they will be added to the fleet by Januar..