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Time of India
21-07-2025
- Health
- Time of India
PCMC's sterilisation drive slammed as over 8k dog bite incidents reported in three months
1 2 3 Pune: Pimpri Chinchwad has reported 8,335 dog bite cases from April till June 25, 2025, as per official data. Civic officials said there has been a rise in these incidents over recent years. According to data from Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC), the twin cities recorded 28,099 dog bite cases in FY 2024-25, up from 13,892 cases in 2021-22. The issue has raised concerns about the ineffectiveness of the civic body's stray dog sterilisation efforts. You Can Also Check: Pune AQI | Weather in Pune | Bank Holidays in Pune | Public Holidays in Pune Residents said the issue has citywide effects. Bhosari resident Kunal Gaikwad told TOI, "PCMC has failed to control the dog population. Stray dogs tend to chase commuters in the nighttime." Rahul Verma, who stays in Wakad, said, "The number of stray dogs has gone up in our area. We see dog bites reported and fear for children to go to play outside." Animal welfare workers blamed PCMC for its poor spaying/neutering and anti-rabies vaccination drives as well as lack of awareness campaigns, which they asserted is the legal solution. Gitanjali Desai of NGO Saahas for Animals told TOI the civic administration must also focus on public awareness to educate people on identifying rabies-infected animals, preventing unnecessary fear and attacks on all stray dogs. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Buy the Dip: Top 5 Dividend Stocks with Growth Potential Seeking Alpha Read More Undo "PCMC is not conducting anti-rabies vaccination drives effectively, and sterilisation efforts have been poor. For nearly a year, their animal OPD has been shut, and no surgeries have taken place," she pointed out. Desai further said that people who are less aware of animal rules call the veterinary department helpline number, which is not operational. "This delays treatment for animals and help for citizens if needed," she explained. PCMC officials refuted that the slowdown in sterilisation efforts is due to the expiry of the contract with a private agency in Dec last year. A senior official from the PCMC veterinary department admitted, "Although sterilisation continues at a limited pace through contractual veterinary doctors, progress is sluggish." Now, PCMC has hired 16 contractual staff members dedicated to sterilisation work. "They are scheduled to join duty from July 25, after which the sterilisation drive is expected to gain momentum," the official assured. Last week, minister Uday Samant had said state govt will launch an extensive sterilisation drive soon across municipalities. Recently, Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) veterinary department head Sarika Funde had told TOI that dog bite numbers can often appear higher as even smaller scratches are reported under this category. Pune: Pimpri Chinchwad has reported 8,335 dog bite cases from April till June 25, 2025, as per official data. Civic officials said there has been a rise in these incidents over recent years. According to data from Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC), the twin cities recorded 28,099 dog bite cases in FY 2024-25, up from 13,892 cases in 2021-22. The issue has raised concerns about the ineffectiveness of the civic body's stray dog sterilisation efforts. Residents said the issue has citywide effects. Bhosari resident Kunal Gaikwad told TOI, "PCMC has failed to control the dog population. Stray dogs tend to chase commuters in the nighttime." Rahul Verma, who stays in Wakad, said, "The number of stray dogs has gone up in our area. We see dog bites reported and fear for children to go to play outside." Animal welfare workers blamed PCMC for its poor spaying/neutering and anti-rabies vaccination drives as well as lack of awareness campaigns, which they asserted is the legal solution. Gitanjali Desai of NGO Saahas for Animals told TOI the civic administration must also focus on public awareness to educate people on identifying rabies-infected animals, preventing unnecessary fear and attacks on all stray dogs. "PCMC is not conducting anti-rabies vaccination drives effectively, and sterilisation efforts have been poor. For nearly a year, their animal OPD has been shut, and no surgeries have taken place," she pointed out. Desai further said that people who are less aware of animal rules call the veterinary department helpline number, which is not operational. "This delays treatment for animals and help for citizens if needed," she explained. PCMC officials refuted that the slowdown in sterilisation efforts is due to the expiry of the contract with a private agency in Dec last year. A senior official from the PCMC veterinary department admitted, "Although sterilisation continues at a limited pace through contractual veterinary doctors, progress is sluggish." Now, PCMC has hired 16 contractual staff members dedicated to sterilisation work. "They are scheduled to join duty from July 25, after which the sterilisation drive is expected to gain momentum," the official assured. Last week, minister Uday Samant had said state govt will launch an extensive sterilisation drive soon across municipalities. Recently, Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) veterinary department head Sarika Funde had told TOI that dog bite numbers can often appear higher as even smaller scratches are reported under this category.
Time of India
17-07-2025
- General
- Time of India
Swachh Survekshan 2024-25: Nagpur ranked 27th among million-plus cities
NAGPUR: The Swachh Survekshan 2024-2025 results, announced by President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday, placed Nagpur at the 27th position among 40 citiesin the million-plus population category, indicating a concerning stagnation in the city's cleanliness performance and sanitation standards. While Indore, Surat, Navi Mumbai, and Vijayawada secured top ranks under the Swachh Survekshan League (SSL) for consistent performance throughout the year, Nagpur scored a total of 9,328 points, trailing behind several cities both nationally and within Maharashtra. Cities like Ahmedabad (ranked 1),Bhopal (2), and Raipur (4) outperformed Nagpur, as did Pimpri Chinchwad (7), Pune (8), Thane (15), Nashik (22), and Kalyan Dombivli (24) from within the state. Despite ongoing efforts by the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) to improve solid waste management, the city once again failed to secure even asingle star in the Garbage Free City (GFC) rating. This reflects serious gaps in scientific waste processing, management of legacy waste, and public engagementin source segregation. Nagpur has retained its Water+ certification under the Open DefecationFree (ODF) category, largely due to initiatives involving the reuse of treated sewage and adequate coverage of public toilets. However, the city's applicationfor an upgraded Water++ certification was rejected, indicating that it failed to meet the higher benchmarks required for the advanced status.
Time of India
16-06-2025
- General
- Time of India
Pune horror: Villagers say no barricades installed to stop people from using unsafe bridge
PUNE: Four people, including a five-year-old boy, died, one person was missing and eight others were critically injured after an iron and concrete footbridge, also used by two-wheeler riders collapsed in the Indrayani River near Kund Mala, a popular tourist destination about 40km from Pune, at 3.30pm on Sunday. The narrow bridge connects Shelarwadi, near Bhegdewadi close to the old Pune-Mumbai highway, with Indori. It was declared dangerous and closed for use. Minister for water resources and disaster management Girish Mahajan told reporters at the spot, "A crowd of (100+) people on the bridge at the time of the incident was beyond its carrying capacity, following which it collapsed as a large number of tourists had come here to enjoy their holiday. A signboard telling people not to enter this structure was also installed, but they still went there." Pimpri Chinchwad's deputy commissioner of police Vishal Gaikwad told TOI, "Three of the deceased have been identified as Chandrakant Sathle, Rohit Mane and Vihan Mane (5). The identity of the fourth victim has not yet been established." At least 51 people were injured in the accident. Barring the critically injured, the condition of the remaining 42 victims was reported to be out of danger as they were being treated in various hospitals. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch CFD với công nghệ và tốc độ tốt hơn IC Markets Đăng ký Undo Eight of them were discharged after treatment, the authorities said. An elaborate rescue operation, led by National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), police, fire brigade and other rescue agencies along with heavy duty cranes to lift the collapsed iron guard rail continued till late Sunday evening. Three of the victims were trapped under these collapsed structures. The rescuers managed to pull out the bodies of two victims but a third person was reported missing. Pimpri Chinchwad's police commissioner Vinoy Kumar Choubey said search operations will resume on Monday morning under the collapsed bridge and downstream sections of the river. Senior public works department officials told TOI that they constructed the footbridge over three decades ago and handed it over to Pune zilla parishad for maintenance and its upkeep was the ZP's responsibility. A new parallel bridge has been sanctioned and work will begin after the rains. Local MLA Sunil Shelke told TOI, "The administration sanctioned Rs 8 crore and the tendering process is over. " Local authorities, including Indori village's sarpanch, had flagged the old bridge as unsafe. "Despite a warning sign put up by the sarpanch, people continued to use it," the PWD official said. District administration officials said there were over a 100 people on the bridge when it collapsed. They said the bridge was closed for public movement after it was termed 'dangerous' for use. However, local residents said that it was still being used, and there were no barricades or restrictions by the police or the local administration. The bridge was also being used by two-wheeler riders from two villages as a shortcut to reach the main road. Several bikes were also swept away in the accident, an official said. "There was no space. It was crowded, and there were some bikes on it. The situation worsened quickly," Umakant Dalvi, a survivor, told TOI. He said many ran towards the main road after it collapsed. Deputy commandant of NDRF Deepak Tiwari said the iron structure had to be cut and then removed by cranes. Two bodies were recovered from under the mangled frames. Barely a week ago, Pune district collector Jitendra Dudi had passed an order listing several restrictions for people visiting rivers, lakes, waterfalls and other popular weekend spots during the monsoon in Lonavla and other places in the district. The affected area was also covered under the prohibitory orders. Officials said that although warning boards were in place and police personnel were stationed in the area, it was overcrowded. Dudi told TOI, "A five-member committee will be constituted to investigate the accident. The committee will have two primary mandates: first, to examine whether there was any administrative lapse, and second, to recommend changes to the existing standard operating procedures. It will be headed by an additional collector ranked officer and the panel will submit its report within a fortnight." Dudi said, " People must strictly follow the prohibitory orders issued for all tourist locations in the district, especially areas with waterfalls or other water bodies." Mahajan said it was also the responsibility of tourists to follow prohibitory orders. "I will request the CM, who holds the home ministry, to act against police personnel if found guilty. The bridge was not guarded despite orders to keep it closed," he said. The state govt has announced a compensation of Rs 5 lakh each for the next of kin and treatment of the injured will be fully covered by the district administration, the collector said
Time of India
16-06-2025
- General
- Time of India
4 dead, one missing & 8 critical as bridge across Indrayani River in Kund Mala tourist spot near Pune collapses
Pune: Four people, including a five-year-old boy, died, one person was missing and eight others were critically injured after an iron and concrete footbridge, also used by two-wheeler riders collapsed in the Indrayani River near Kund Mala, a popular tourist destination about 40km from Pune, at 3.30pm on Sunday. The narrow bridge connects Shelarwadi, near Bhegdewadi close to the old Pune-Mumbai highway, with Indori. It was declared dangerous and closed for use. Minister for water resources and disaster management Girish Mahajan told reporters at the spot, "A crowd of (100+) people on the bridge at the time of the incident was beyond its carrying capacity, following which it collapsed as a large number of tourists had come here to enjoy their holiday. A signboard telling people not to enter this structure was also installed, but they still went there." Pimpri Chinchwad's deputy commissioner of police Vishal Gaikwad told TOI, "Three of the deceased have been identified as Chandrakant Sathle, Rohit Mane and Vihan Mane (5). The identity of the fourth victim has not yet been established." At least 51 people were injured in the accident. Barring the critically injured, the condition of the remaining 42 victims was reported to be out of danger as they were being treated in various hospitals. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Memperdagangkan CFD Emas dengan salah satu spread terendah? IC Markets Mendaftar Eight of them were discharged after treatment, the authorities said. An elaborate rescue operation, led by National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), police, fire brigade and other rescue agencies along with heavy duty cranes to lift the collapsed iron guard rail continued till late Sunday evening. Three of the victims were trapped under these collapsed structures. The rescuers managed to pull out the bodies of two victims but a third person was reported missing. Pimpri Chinchwad's police commissioner Vinoy Kumar Choubey said search operations will resume on Monday morning under the collapsed bridge and downstream sections of the river. Senior public works department officials told TOI that they constructed the footbridge over three decades ago and handed it over to Pune zilla parishad for maintenance and its upkeep was the ZP's responsibility. A new parallel bridge has been sanctioned and work will begin after the rains. Local MLA Sunil Shelke told TOI, "The administration sanctioned Rs 8 crore and the tendering process is over. " Local authorities, including Indori village's sarpanch, had flagged the old bridge as unsafe. "Despite a warning sign put up by the sarpanch, people continued to use it," the PWD official said. District administration officials said there were over a 100 people on the bridge when it collapsed. They said the bridge was closed for public movement after it was termed 'dangerous' for use. However, local residents said that it was still being used, and there were no barricades or restrictions by the police or the local administration. The bridge was also being used by two-wheeler riders from two villages as a shortcut to reach the main road. Several bikes were also swept away in the accident, an official said. "There was no space. It was crowded, and there were some bikes on it. The situation worsened quickly," Umakant Dalvi, a survivor, told TOI. He said many ran towards the main road after it collapsed. Deputy commandant of NDRF Deepak Tiwari said the iron structure had to be cut and then removed by cranes. Two bodies were recovered from under the mangled frames. Barely a week ago, Pune district collector Jitendra Dudi had passed an order listing several restrictions for people visiting rivers, lakes, waterfalls and other popular weekend spots during the monsoon in Lonavla and other places in the district. The affected area was also covered under the prohibitory orders. Officials said that although warning boards were in place and police personnel were stationed in the area, it was overcrowded. Dudi told TOI, "A five-member committee will be constituted to investigate the accident. The committee will have two primary mandates: first, to examine whether there was any administrative lapse, and second, to recommend changes to the existing standard operating procedures. It will be headed by an additional collector ranked officer and the panel will submit its report within a fortnight." Dudi said, " People must strictly follow the prohibitory orders issued for all tourist locations in the district, especially areas with waterfalls or other water bodies." Mahajan said it was also the responsibility of tourists to follow prohibitory orders. "I will request the CM, who holds the home ministry, to act against police personnel if found guilty. The bridge was not guarded despite orders to keep it closed," he said. The state govt has announced a compensation of Rs 5 lakh each for the next of kin and treatment of the injured will be fully covered by the district administration, the collector said
Indian Express
28-05-2025
- Health
- Indian Express
Maharashtra records 86 new Covid cases, total active cases up to 383
On Wednesday, 86 new cases of COVID-19 were detected in Maharashtra taking the total toll of active cases in the state up to 383. While Mumbai logged 36 new cases, Pune reported 9, Pimpri Chinchwad 3 Thane 24, Kalyan 2, Navi Mumbai 4 , Raigad 1, Ahilyanagar 1, Nagpur 1 and Panvel 4 fresh Covid-19 cases. Since January this year, Maharashtra has reported 521 cases of COVID-19, of which 343 cases were reported in May. Six deaths that have been reported are confirmed positive with COVID-19. Maharashtra has stepped up surveillance to identify COVID-19 cases. From January till date, a total of 8868 samples were tested and 521 persons were detected with COVID-19.
