Feeling the crunch? Just 10 staff in PMC encroachment dept
Feeling the crunch? Just 10 staff in PMC encroachment dept
BySupriya DedgaonkarSupriya Dedgaonkar / Updated: Jul 20, 2021, 06:00 IST
Total strength of dept is 174; city roads, footpaths see rise in illegal structures
The anti-encroachment drives in the city have come to a standstill as the department across the
Pune Municipal Corporation is massively short-staffed. Currently, there are 10 members who are active as against 174, which is the total strength of the department. Now, the
encroachment department which was regarded as not up to the mark with their drives and action being taken against illegal structures may have now found a new excuse to shy away from work.
Why pay taxes to PMC for missing amenities: Sahakarnagar denizens
Why pay taxes to PMC for missing amenities: Sahakarnagar denizens
BySupriya DedgaonkarSupriya Dedgaonkar / Updated: Jul 12, 2021, 06:00 IST
Residents of Sahakarnagar II have questioned the
Pune Municipal Corporation (
PMC) collecting taxes from them when it does not give any civic amenities in return. They have said that issues of garbage collection, pending monsoon works, illegal tree cutting and delayed electricity tasks have increased their daily struggles.
The residents asserted they have raised questions and put up issues before the civic body only after trying to resolve it at their end. They have cleared a lot of piled up garbage themselves. They also pointed out how there are several vehicles abandoned in their area which have not been removed despite repeated requests and follow-ups. Sahakarnagar is a prime location and has been part of the municipal corporation ever since its formation.
Amid Covid, Hindu-American Community Mobilises Efforts To Distribute Over 2,96,000 Pounds Of Food
Over 175 organisations and individuals joined hands nationwide to collect food for pantries across the country amid the raging pandemic.
PTI 31 December 2020 Representational Image PTI 2020-12-31T08:12:43+05:30 Amid Covid, Hindu-American Community Mobilises Efforts To Distribute Over 2,96,000 Pounds Of Food outlookindia.com 2020-12-31T09:03:12+05:30
As the Covid-19 pandemic has impacted livelihoods and brought economic hardships for many, the Hindu-American community mobilised efforts to collect and distribute over 2,96,000 pounds of food across 26 states in the US.
Over 175 organisations and individuals joined hands nationwide to collect food for pantries across the country amid the raging pandemic. Over two months, the organisations collectively donated 2,96,000 pounds of food to 199 pantries, soup kitchens, and shelters in
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As the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted livelihoods and brought economic hardships for many, the Hindu-American community mobilised efforts to collect and distribute over 2,96,000 pounds of food across 26 states in the US.
Over 175 organisations and individuals joined hands nationwide to collect food for pantries across the country amid the raging pandemic. Over two months, the organisations collectively donated 2,96,000 pounds of food to 199 pantries, soup kitchens, and shelters in 210 cities across 26 states under the ‘SewaDiwali initiative, a statement said.
Under the initiative, New Jersey State saw a record collection of 1,22,000 pounds of food for over 45 townships and 51 pantries.
Due to the pandemic and its economic consequences, more and more people need assistance with food supplies and essential materials and the Hindu-American community has come together to meet these challenges, Prakash Parab of Indian Civic Action for Monroe said in the