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Pune: Road widening stirs debate on how citizen groups can be more effective

April 22, 2021 Ambika Shaligram

Getting authorities to hear citizen voices is difficult, time-consuming and hard work. But if citizens understand the rules and laws, it may not be impossible.

What we need to keep our senior citizens safe, healthy and happy

March 13, 2021 Ambika Shaligram

Well-thought out initiatives and some mindful steps can ensure that the physical and emotional needs of seniors living in cities are taken care of. Some examples from Pune

Going green organically, at home and in the office

February 1, 2021 Ambika Shaligram

Pune’s home gardeners and gardening groups tell us about their learnings from tending to their home gardens and green spaces.

Stay fit and keep your cities plastic free: Tips from Pune

January 9, 2021 Prachi Bari

Plogging as a practice gained momentum across the world in 2018; now, several youth volunteers in Pune have taken to it to keep plastic waste from landfills

Pune residents buy veggies at exorbitant prices while farmers struggle to meet ends

December 15, 2020 Ambika Shaligram

Fruits and vegetables do not fall under the list of items procured by the government at minimum support price. And efforts to bring farmer and buyer together have had limited success.

City Buzz: Farmers’ protest reaches SC | COVID vaccine update | Odisha on top in urban governance…and more

December 12, 2020 News Desk

A recap of some of the most important urban highlights across the country.

Meet these three women in Pune who are waging a tireless battle against plastic

November 22, 2020 Ambika Shaligram

Hailing from different backgrounds, these three social entrepreneurs are creating awareness about the threats from plastic and offering sustainable alternatives.

Struggling to save lives and livelihoods in Pune, post lockdown

October 31, 2020 Ambika Shaligram

The old jobs are out. The only option left to earn some income is to try something different. But how is that panning out in Pune?

Shortage of oxygen a big challenge for Pune hospitals; here’s how they are coping

October 7, 2020 Ambika Shaligram

As active cases increase in Pune and neighbouring districts, the state is diverting industrial oxygen to hospitals. But demand in Pune alone has risen three times!

Pune: As COVID curve keeps rising, traders search for alternative sites

September 21, 2020 Ambika Shaligram

With no hope of the pandemic situation improving anytime soon, most of the trading community in Pune’s traditional markets are amenable to the idea of moving to the city’s outskirts.

City Buzz: COVID cases rise in capital | Oxford vaccine volunteers show normal parameters | NEET-JEE protests… and more

August 29, 2020 News Desk

From COVID-19 updates on cases and vaccine development, to the furore over the conduct of the NEET JEE examinations, catch some key urban highlights of the week.

Pune hospitals unable to cope with COVID surge. What could be the solution?

August 19, 2020 Prachi Bari

Some housing societies in the Pimpri-Chinchwad area, which has seen a spurt, are setting up quarantine zones within the premises. A jumbo COVID care centre with 1600 beds has also been set up.

Apps and more from Pune Smart City to battle COVID, but not all are cheering!

August 18, 2020 Ambika Shaligram

The Smart City corporation, headed by Rubal Agarwal, is using data analytics and technology to track cases and project future needs. It has also launched a couple of apps to enable coordination among stakeholders.

COVID dampens Ganesh Chaturthi cheer; Pune idol makers in deep distress

August 17, 2020 Ambika Shaligram

The COVID lockdown, restrictions on public gatherings, and even on the kind of idols that may be worshipped have cast a shadow over Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations this year. Idol-makers are among the worst hit.

Strict regulation, active citizens can rein in Pune’s infamous water tankers

August 9, 2020 Harshavardhan Vasanti Mohan

Pune municipal authorities cite lack of infrastructure and geographical constraints to justify the need for tankers. But citizens claim there is a nexus between local politicians, bureaucrats and the tanker lobby.