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Time of India
4 days ago
- Time of India
Police install 125 Internet Protocol speakers in Pune city to make announcements, regulate traffic
1 2 3 Pune: The city police have installed 125 Internet Protocol (IP) speakers on roads and at junctions to make announcements related to regulating vehicular movement and emergencies. A central control room would monitor this system through CCTV cameras. The system will help police alert citizens about traffic situations on roads and inform them about inundated roads or any other emergencies, such as accidents, tree-falling incidents, or issues like processions or festivals. The police can also use the speakers to divert traffic in case of these emergencies. "The plan is to gradually increase the number of IP speakers to 500 in the next few years," said assistant commissioner of police Vivek Pawar. "This is a handy system. So far, we have covered all major roads and junctions in the city. Gradually, we will introduce these speakers in other parts of the city," he said. All the speakers are designed to address police personnel on the roads as well as the public. "We can monitor the actions of the police personnel on the ground and issue them orders. It will help handle the law and order situation," Pawar said. The IP speaker system will prove useful during festivals such as Ashadhi wari, Ganeshotsav, and New Year celebrations, among others. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like CFD: Invertir $100 con IA podría devolverte un segundo salario Digital Group Prueba ahora Undo It will also help police personnel facilitate the movement of emergency as well as VIP vehicles. "The system will be incorporated with the traffic control room to aid them in averting traffic congestion," the officer said. Pune: The city police have installed 125 Internet Protocol (IP) speakers on roads and at junctions to make announcements related to regulating vehicular movement and emergencies. A central control room would monitor this system through CCTV cameras. The system will help police alert citizens about traffic situations on roads and inform them about inundated roads or any other emergencies, such as accidents, tree-falling incidents, or issues like processions or festivals. The police can also use the speakers to divert traffic in case of these emergencies. "The plan is to gradually increase the number of IP speakers to 500 in the next few years," said assistant commissioner of police Vivek Pawar. "This is a handy system. So far, we have covered all major roads and junctions in the city. Gradually, we will introduce these speakers in other parts of the city," he said. All the speakers are designed to address police personnel on the roads as well as the public. "We can monitor the actions of the police personnel on the ground and issue them orders. It will help handle the law and order situation," Pawar said. The IP speaker system will prove useful during festivals such as Ashadhi wari, Ganeshotsav, and New Year celebrations, among others. It will also help police personnel facilitate the movement of emergency as well as VIP vehicles. "The system will be incorporated with the traffic control room to aid them in averting traffic congestion," the officer said.
Time of India
27-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Pune civic body to give streetlight poles electricity-insulating paint to avoid electrocution incidents
Pune: The civic body has decided to paint streetlight poles with electricity-insulating paints to avoid incidents of electrocution. The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has finalised 202 frequent flooding spots where street poles will be repainted. "The paint was used on an experimental basis at Laxmi Road around three years ago. The pilot proved to be successful, so we are now expanding it to other areas," said Manisha Shekatkar, head of PMC's electrical department. According to civic officials, most of the locations are near the slum areas. The administration will spend around Rs2,500 per streetlight. PMC is providing fibre reinforced plastic (FRP) insulation for streetlight poles. A 3mm thick FRP coat is applied to the street poles. It comprises premium quality resin, plastic matt (450/E), hardener, cobalt, and colour pigment complete with a gel coat. PMC used the material on an experimental basis during the 2021 Ganeshotsav when the probability of accidents was high. "FRP is a non-conductive material which adds an additional layer of safety for street lights," said a senior PMC official. He said the material demands little upkeep. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch CFD với công nghệ và tốc độ tốt hơn IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo "It results in reduced ongoing operational expenses. The material's electrical insulating properties contribute to enhanced safety measures in street illumination systems," the official said. The civic body, in 2023, inspected around 1.35 lakh streetlights in the civic areas. The Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited conducted a similar drive meant to prevent electrocutions. PMC officials said the inspections checked erosion of poles, damaged cables as well as switches, broken lamps, and the condition of other electrical parts of streetlights.
Indian Express
18-05-2025
- Indian Express
Drunk driving case detection increases after Porsche case, citizens seek more action
The detection of drunk driving incidents in Pune city saw a rise after the infamous Porsche accident last year, according to data obtained from the Pune traffic police. From an average of 98.5 cases recorded per month in the first four months of 2024, the number jumped to 611.5 cases on average —- recorded from May onwards, the month the accident that claimed two lives took place. This trend of higher cases has continued into 2025. However, citizens say these steps by the police are not enough and demand more surveillance and enforcement of rules. Pune Additional Commissioner of Police Manoj Patil explained the reason for the increase. 'We regularly have nakabandis on the weekends. If there is any festival like Holi, we increase nakabandi. We also do surprise inspections, reason why the figures have increased. If you compare it with the figures from 2020-23, 2024 is almost twice. What we are seeing is that a lot of violations are happening.' Patil said that around 20-25 nakabandis are in place every week. He also said the dip in numbers in September is due to the annual Ganeshotsav, during which traffic police are involved in other duties. Steps not enough: Residents Munir Vastani, a resident of Kalyani Nagar, told The Indian Express, 'When I go to Koregaon Park and Kalyani Nagar at night, I see bars serving liquor after the permitted operational hours. If the government is giving so many licences, they should implement some rules to control drunk driving.' Vastani said the onus to control drunk driving needs to be put on the bars. 'It is normal for people to drink in bars and step out and drive a vehicle. The police are not very particular doing these checks. Just a couple of weeks ago, I was going around Kalyani Nagar at 1-3am and there was no police nakabandi or patrolling. Patrolling alone will not solve the issue. If a drunk driver is seen coming out of a pub, that pub should face some serious consequences like cancellation of licences.' Haresh Barwani, another resident of Koregaon Park and a member of Team Swachh Kalyani Nagar, said, 'If you look around the Bishop's School in Kalyani Nagar every weekend, at least 50 cars are parked there. Assuming that only 50 per cent of these people are drinking, that is still a lot of drunk drivers. Are these many cases being registered?' He also alleged that some bars were converting residential areas into commercial areas without obtaining no-objection certificates from societies. 'The police should regularly check the bars and pubs, whether any violation is happening or not. Bars also encroach upon open areas like parking bays and convert it into a bar. Various departments like PMC, excise, and traffic need to act on this. '
Time of India
14-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
NMC seeks proposals for disposal of seized PoP idols
Nagpur: The Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) is still grappling with the problem if disposing of 1,375 Plaster of Paris (PoP) idols seized during last year's Ganeshotsav. In an attempt to find a sustainable and scientific solution, a recent meeting was chaired by additional municipal commissioner Vasumana Pant with representatives from multiple the meeting, the Institute of Science expressed interest in managing the disposal process through chemical treatment. The institute proposed converting the PoP from the idols into powder and then using that to manufacture chalks and slates. The civic body asked the institute to submit a detailed project proposal outlining the year, before Ganeshotsav, NMC's nuisance detection squad confiscated 1,375 PoP idols from sculptors across all 10 zones of the city. Though the civic body approached the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) for guidance on proper disposal, no concrete action plan was provided, leaving the matter light of the impasse, NMC has now begun consulting environmental and scientific organisations. The meeting saw participation from deputy municipal commissioner Rajesh Bhagat, chief sanitation officer Dr Gajendra Mahalle, director of Govt Institute of Science Dr Anjali Rahatgaonkar, Dr Anagha Patil, Neeri senior scientist Krishna Khairnar, MPCB sub-regional officer Dhanashree Patil, Green Vigil Foundation's Surabhi Jaiswal, Mehul Kosurkar, and Rahatgaonkar and Dr Patil expressed willingness to use Neeri's technology to help manage the idol waste. They proposed a dual-purpose initiative — first converting the PoP into reusable powder using chemical processes, and then repurposing the material into educational tools like chalk and slates. While Neeri has not permitted use of the technology on a large scale yet, it has agreed to support the institute with technical method is seen as a meaningful approach — ensuring environmentally responsible idol disposal while providing students with hands-on learning opportunities. NMC, however, clarified that no final decision has been taken. Deputy commissioner Rajesh Bhagat said that proposals are being sought from Neeri and other institutions, and the final course of action will be decided once detailed plans are submitted and reviewed.
Hindustan Times
05-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Maha hosts first state-level convention of dhol-tasha pathaks
PUNE: At the first state-level convention of dhol-tasha pathaks from across Maharashtra organised by the Dhol-Tasha Mahasangh Maharashtra at Tata Hall, BMCC College of Commerce, Pune, several demands were raised by the dhol-tasha pathaks before state revenue minister Chandrakant Bawankule who assured that these demands would be communicated to chief minister Devendra Fadnavis and efforts would be made to get maximum permissions for the dhol-tasha groups. A meeting regarding these demands is also to be held soon. The demands raised included having performances by dhol-tasha pathaks as Maharashtra's primary traditional musical act at the inauguration of various sports competitions, having dhol-tasha pathaks welcome ambassadors and guests from various countries or as part of government programmes, having permission for dhol-tasha performances from 6 pm to 9.30 pm starting one-and-a-half months before Ganeshotsav. The convention was inaugurated in the presence of state higher and technical education minister Chandrakant Patil, senior legal expert advocate Pratap Pardeshi, BMCC principal Rajesh Supekar, and Mahasangh president Parag Thakur. An exhibition of photographs was also inaugurated by the dignitaries as part of the convention. In the second session, prominent political leaders such as Bawankule, minister of state Madhuri Misal, MLA Hemant Rasane, and Dheeraj Ghate were in attendance. The convention saw participation from representatives of 250 dhol-tasha pathaks across 20 districts of the state including Nagpur, Nashik, Mumbai, Thane, Pimpri-Chinchwad, Sangli, Kolhapur and Solapur. Bawankule said, 'We must take the thunderous spirit of Maharashtra's dhol-tasha not just across the country, but to the world. Dhol-tasha is the soul of our cultural celebrations. Pune is the origin of this tradition, and it is an emblem of Maharashtra's identity. We all have a responsibility to preserve and promote this invaluable legacy,' Patil said, 'In the coming days, we will resolve pending cases between dhol-tasha troupes and police stations. If matters are in court, we will find solutions there too. Playing these instruments brings spiritual fulfilment and it's important to introduce variety into the music. This year, every troupe should include at least one new instrument.'
