Monthly Archives: February 2007

Power Politics – Divide and Rule in Maharashtra

This year the state of Maharashtra again suffers from acute electricity shortage and extended power cuts. While cities are facing 2-6 hours of cuts, the villages have to go without power for 10-16 hours a day. As most in India … Continue reading

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Drive the development of your part of Pune city

Pune Municipal Commissioner Nitin Kareer has announced that citizens can give written applications suggesting developmental works in their wards to the extent of Rs 15 lakhs. The application forms which include space for name, address and other details are available … Continue reading

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Congress NCP reject electoral verdict – Do a policy volte-face

The Congress led by Suresh Kalmadi and the NCP led by Ajit Pawar had both promised the electorate that they would not join hands with each other post elections, as they thought the other party was responsible for the ruin … Continue reading

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Pune Municipal Transport (PMT) Online at PMTPune.org

Just browsed through PmtPune.org, the new official website of the Pune Municipal Transport (PMT). The site is impressive. Kudos to everybody involved in creating the site.

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Law College and Deccan Gymkhana Ward Election Results

Law College Ward No 56 Vikas Matkari/Mathkari [BJP] – 2810 votes Sham/Shyam Satpute [Independent] – 932 votes Vaijayanti Patwardhan [Congress] – 652 votes Audumbar Khune [NCP] – 420 votes

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Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) Election Results

In the 144-member Pune Municipal Corporation, no party could muster absolute majority. Congress managed 35 seats down from 61 in the previous polls. The NCP got 42 seats,which is almost double the number last time. BJP bagged 25 seats Shiv … Continue reading

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