Death of corporator finally spurs PCMC to tackle mosquito menace
Death of corporator finally spurs PCMC to tackle mosquito menace
ByArchana DahiwalArchana Dahiwal / Updated: Jul 18, 2021, 06:00 IST
PCMC officials visited the unsanitary Bhosari depot on Thursday
Civic body slaps notice on PMPML over mosquito breeding grounds at Bhosari depot; mayor organises meeting on issue
The death of
Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (
PCMC) corporator Archana Barne due to dengue a few days back seems to have awakened civic officials they are now on a mission to get rid of mosquito breeding grounds in the twin towns.
Bharatiya Janata Party (
BJP) corporator Archana Barne was undergoing treatment for dengue at a private hospital in Baner and passed away on Tuesday evening.
Doses denied to 600 at Sangvi vax centre; verbal spat ensues
Doses denied to 600 at Sangvi vax centre; verbal spat ensues
ByArchana DahiwalArchana Dahiwal / Updated: Jun 28, 2021, 06:00 IST
People turned away despite confirmations received three days prior; clashes were reported on Saturday, too
Sunday saw grave tension at the Ahilyadevi Holkar School (Old Sangvi) vaccination centre after 600 people were turned away. The centre had reported clashes between the medical staff and
citizens after the vaccine stock had run dry on Saturday as well.
People had gathered in large numbers on Sunday as it was a weekend and the three nearby centres were closed due to no stock. They had come from New Sangvi, Aundh,
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BJP slammed after 3 crowded events organised in a day
BJP slammed after 3 crowded events organised in a day
ByVijay ChavanVijay Chavan / Updated: Apr 27, 2021, 06:00 IST
Patil ironically inaugurates CCC, ambulance service; citizen activists demand immediate action, while local
BJP leaders say they ‘didn’t fi nd police permission necessary’
The state government had just days ago, on April 21, once again revised its standard operating procedures (SOPs) to strictly contain the spread of the novel coronavirus, amid the alarming toll of the COVID-19 second wave. These orders include allowing only a maximum of 20 people during funerals and a cap of 25 guests at weddings. Before this, the authorities had already banned political meetings, rallies, morchas and protests for the time being, as these attract large gatherings.