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PMRDA, MahaRail join hands to ease traffic congestion in Pune region

PMRDA, MahaRail join hands to ease traffic congestion in Pune region

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Commuters across the Pune Metropolitan Region may soon experience smoother and faster travel, with the Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA) on Friday signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Maharashtra Rail Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd. (MahaRail) to speed up the construction of railway overbridges and underpasses. The move is expected to reduce long traffic jams at railway crossings, save travel time and fuel, and improve road connectivity in several growing suburbs. The agreement aims to ensure the speedy and quality construction of Railway Overbridges (ROBs) and Railway Underpasses (RUBs) within the PMRDA jurisdiction, helping address several long-pending traffic bottlenecks in the region. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Pune to get alternate-day water supply from June 15 as dam levels drop

Pune to get alternate-day water supply from June 15 as dam levels drop

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The Pune Municipal Corporation will introduce alternate-day water supply across the city from June 15 due to declining water levels in the Khadakwasla dam chain. Several key areas will be affected, while water tankers will be deployed to ease the shortage Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Central govt declares May 28 holiday for Bakrid 2026

Central govt declares May 28 holiday for Bakrid 2026

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The Central government has announced that all administrative offices located in Delhi and New Delhi will remain closed on May 28, 2026 on account of Eid-ul-Zuha (Bakrid). The holiday has been shifted from the earlier notified date of May 27, 2026. According to the official notification, issued by Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, the revised holiday will apply to all Central government administrative offices functioning in the national capital region. The change was made to align the public holiday with the observance of the Bakrid festival. Bakrid celebrations Id-ul-Zuha, also known as Bakrid, is one of the most important Islamic festivals and is celebrated across India with prayers, charitable activities and family gatherings. Government offices are typically closed on the occasion as part of the gazetted holiday calendar. Mumbai Police set up helpline numbers for Bakrid Meanwhile, Mumbai Police has issued a public advisory ahead of Bakri Eid 2026, which is expected to be celebrated next week. The advisory has been released to help traders, transporters, buyers and others involved in the legal …

BMC announces water cut in eastern suburbs on May 5 and 6; Chembur, Tilak Nagar and other key areas to be affected

BMC announces water cut in eastern suburbs on May 5 and 6; Chembur, Tilak Nagar and other key areas to be affected

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The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Thursday, April 30, announced a scheduled water cut across several areas in the eastern suburbs, including Chembur and Ghatkopar, on May 5 and 6, 2026, due to essential maintenance work. According to the official statement issued by the BMC, large parts of M-West Ward covering Maitri Park, Chembur Gaothan, Diamond Garden, Postal Colony, Swastik Park, and Ghatla will face a complete water suspension on Tuesday, May 5. The officials further added that the water supply in these localities will resume on Wednesday, May 6, but at reduced pressure. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Over 1,400 Bandra residents petition for Asif Zakaria’s nomination to BMC | Mumbai News

Over 1,400 Bandra residents petition for Asif Zakaria’s nomination to BMC | Mumbai News

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3 min readMumbaiFeb 3, 2026 09:33 PM IST More than 1,400 residents from the Bandra area have launched an online petition seeking the nomination of Asif Zakaria, a former three-time Congress corporator, to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation. Zakaria, who has served as a corporator since 2007, completed three consecutive terms before the elected civic body was dissolved in 2022. He was unable to contest a fourth term after his constituency, Ward No. 101 (Bandra), was reserved for a woman candidate. Subsequently, the Congress fielded Raja Rahebar Khan from the adjoining Ward No. 102, who went on to become the sitting corporator from the area. In the wake of this, residents of Bandra have initiated a campaign demanding that Zakaria be appointed as a nominated corporator in the civic body. When contacted by The Indian Express, Zakaria said, “I am continuously working for my party and whatever the party decides I will welcome.” The online petition, launched last week, had garnered 1,417 signatures by Tuesday evening, with residents expressing hope that the number of signatories will …