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Business Standard
2 days ago
- Business
- Business Standard
Markolines Pavement Technologies Continues to Build on Its Robust Order Book; Secures New Orders Worth ₹30.39 Crores
VMPL Navi Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 30: Markolines Pavement Technologies Limited (BSE: MARKOLINES), a leading provider of highway operations and infrastructure services, has announced the receipt of multiple new work orders cumulatively valued at ₹30.39 crore (inclusive of GST). These orders span diverse infrastructure segments and geographies, reinforcing the company's strong project execution track record and growing client trust. The new contracts include: 1. Athaang Dichpally Tollway Pvt. Ltd. - A ₹3.41 crore order for rectification works of flexible pavement with micro-surfacing on NH-44 from Armur to Adloor Yellareddy in Telangana. The project is to be completed in three months, excluding the monsoon period. 2. Pune Municipal Corporation - Two separate contracts, each valued at approximately ₹7.14 crore, have been awarded for preventive maintenance and allied roadworks in Pune City under Package 9 and Package 10. Both projects are scheduled for completion by May 2026. 3. NCC Limited (formerly Nagarjuna Construction Company Ltd.) - A ₹12.69 crore order for piling works at the 454 MLD Malad Wastewater Treatment Facility (WwTF) project. This contract too is to be executed within three months, excluding the monsoon period. Commenting on the development, Mr. Sanjay Patil, Chairman & Managing Director of Markolines Pavement Technologies Limited, said that "These new orders reflect the confidence our clients have in our capabilities and execution standards. We are proud to contribute to critical infrastructure development across urban and highway segments. Our robust order book of over ₹400 crore underscores our strategic focus and operational strength." About Markolines Pavement Technologies Headquartered in Navi Mumbai, Markolines is a group of companies with expertise in offering superior services primarily in Highway Maintenance. Its offerings also include expert consulting for the latest technology driven to improve asset performance and client experience. In over a decade and a half, Markolines Pavement Technologies has transitioned from a single product company to a multi-product company and aspires to be a pioneer of transformation in Highway Maintenance. Going forward, it aims to consistently venture into new markets and other infra sectors, keeping sustainability and safety at the core of its operations. The company continues to be a preferred partner for urban and transport infrastructure projects, leveraging its experience in pavement technologies, maintenance services, and civil construction.
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- General
- Hindustan Times
72 trees to be transplanted as construction of Pune Police commissionerate's HQ begins
PUNE: While the Pune Police Commissionerate is currently constructing a green-compliant, state-of-the-art headquarters at the existing campus near Sadhu Vaswani Mission, the police have clarified that most of the 72 trees at the premises, many of them nearly a century old, will be transplanted rather than felled to clear space for construction of the new building. Only exotic or commercially non-native species will be razed and that too, after obtaining due permission from the Pune Municipal Corporation's (PMC's) tree authority committee. New Delhi, India - Aug. 21, 2018: The Ber sports a dense, spread-out crown and is said to be part of Delhi's native range of trees. It has been cultivated for its fruit in India for a very long time. Here seen in Hauz Khas, it is also found on Aurobindo Marg, the Qutub compound and in Shalimar Bagh. (Photo by Sanchit Khanna / Hindustan Times) **For Saturday (Sanchit Khanna/HT PHOTO) Speaking on the ecological concerns, additional commissioner (administration) Sanjay Patil, said, 'A decision on the transplantation of 72 trees will be taken after a meeting with the PMC's tree authority. These trees will be transplanted to the State Reserve Police Force (SRPF) campus at Wanawadi. Only commercial and exotic species will be cut with the civic body's permission.' The Commissionerate is currently home to 72 trees, many of them nearly a century old. The new development, though modern in scope, aims to be mindful of the legacy. Moreover, the upcoming building has received green building certification and is architecturally modelled on the Pune Collectorate. The new building will house offices for both senior and junior police officials, organised across multiple floors based on the police hierarchy. Key branches to be accommodated include the crime branch, special branch, foreign citizen registration, photography and fingerprint unit, general administration and the Commissionerate headquarters. These units will be strategically distributed within the building to ensure efficient workflow and accessibility. In addition to operational offices, the facility will feature several modern amenities aimed at enhancing service delivery and staff welfare. The building will also prioritise accessibility and sustainability, incorporating disabled-friendly access points, a solar power system, and a sewage treatment plant. Furthermore, ample parking space will be available to accommodate both staff and visitors. Designed in a T-shaped layout, the new headquarters will consist of a ground floor and five upper floors, with plans already approved by a high-powered committee led by the Maharashtra chief secretary. While the Pune police had proposed a budget of ₹242.99 crore, the state government has sanctioned ₹193.80 crore for the first phase of construction. To begin work, demolition of the peripheral offices excluding the historic main building started in March 2025. The new structure is expected to be completed within two to three years. During the construction period, essential departments including the control room, CCTV monitoring unit, and other operational offices have been temporarily relocated to the Shivajinagar police headquarters. The commissioner's office itself will soon be shifted to a private rented facility nearby to ensure continuity of operations.
Indian Express
09-07-2025
- Health
- Indian Express
Token strike on July 11, more later: IMA leads protest against Maharashtra decision to let homeopaths practise modern medicine with bridge course
The Indian Medical Association (IMA) is planning a token strike on July 11 in response to a new Maharashtra government order allowing homeopathy practitioners who complete a one-year bridge course in pharmacology to register and practise modern medicine. The IMA has garnered support from various other medical associations and plans further protests if the government does not revoke the Maharashtra Medical Council (MMC)'s order that lets Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery (BHMS) practitioners who complete the Certificate Course in Modern Pharmacology (CCMP) to register with the MMC from July 15. The Maharashtra Senior Resident Doctors' Association (MSRDA) has also strongly opposed the government's decisions emphasising the inadequate training of homeopathic practitioners in modern medicine. Meanwhile, the administrator of the Maharashtra Council of Homeopathy (MCH), which has 91,000 affiliated homeopathic practitioners, threatened a hunger strike, alleging that the IMA is misleading the public about the qualifications of homeopathic practitioners. Speaking to The Indian Express, Dr Sanjay Patil, chairman of the IMA's Hospital Board of India (Maharashtra), said, 'We are even planning a 'Chalo Mumbai' protest on July 19 if the state is not responsive to our demands. Hence, the next two days are crucial as we have sent a letter to the chief minister to withdraw the decision to register homeopathic practitioners as modern medicine practitioners.' Patil was referring to a representation made on July 8 to Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis through Pune District Collector Jitendra Dudi. Dr Sunil Ingale, president, IMA Pune, said, 'This decision is dangerous and directly jeopardises public health. This is a one-year bridge course designed for homeopathy doctors and provides a limited amount of basic knowledge of pharmacology and medicine, and it is in no way equivalent to the average 5.5-year MBBS degree course.' 'If such doctors are recognised as modern medicine practitioners, then ordinary patients will be confused,' Dr Ingale added. According to IMA office bearers, in emergencies, incorrect medication, wrong diagnosis, and surgical ignorance may endanger a patient's life. They also said the government's decision to issue an order while the matter is still pending in court can potentially constitute contempt of court. The IMA filed a petition in February 2025 before the Bombay High Court regarding the potential registration of homeopathic doctors with the MMC. In a statement, the IMA said, 'Doctors trained in MBBS are fully trained in scientific and evidence-based treatment methods. Whereas the education of BHMS doctors is completely based on homeopathy and they do not get scientific education in modern medicines, surgery, emergency medical management.' The IMA's protest plans have been supported by doctors' associations, including Pune Radiology Association, Society of Anaesthesiologists, Pune, Orthopaedic Association, Pune Radiology and Imaging Association, Indian Pathology Association, Physicians of India, Pune Obstetric and Gynaecological Society, Pune, Pune Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine and others. Meanwhile, a statement issued by Dr Abhijit Helge, president of the MSRDA, said, 'This decision amounts to an unacceptable dilution of the scientific and clinical standards that define modern medicine. It is a profound disservice to thousands of MBBS and postgraduate doctors who have undergone a minimum of 8–12 years of rigorous, evidence-based training. Can six months of rudimentary exposure to pharmacology genuinely equip a homeopathic practitioner to prescribe allopathic drugs safely?' Modern medicine is not merely about memorising drug names, and it requires a deep understanding of pathophysiology, pharmacokinetics, clinical decision-making, diagnostic interpretation, and personalised treatment, it said. 'To allow such cross-over from a fundamentally different system of medicine via a shortcut is not just dangerous — it is medically indefensible,' the statement added. Countering the IMA, Dr Bahubali Shah, MCH administrator, said, 'This is not a new decision and is as per the amendment made in 2014 in the MMC Act to register CCMP-qualified doctors in the body. So far, 9,160 homeopathy doctors have completed the CCMP course. The MMC should have implemented the decision a long time ago.' Shah said he plans to undertake a hunger strike at Azad Maidan in Mumbai from July 16 if the IMA continues with 'false narratives'. He said he has given notice to the police station concerned. Anuradha Mascarenhas is a journalist with The Indian Express and is based in Pune. A senior editor, Anuradha writes on health, research developments in the field of science and environment and takes keen interest in covering women's issues. With a career spanning over 25 years, Anuradha has also led teams and often coordinated the edition. ... Read More
Hindustan Times
29-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
State home dept directs police to file chargesheets within time limit
Pune: In a bid to expedite the criminal justice process, the state home department has issued fresh directives mandating police officials to file chargesheets within fixed time limits. Police unit commanders across the state have been instructed to ensure strict compliance and avoid unnecessary delays, as per the directives issued on May 26. According to the new guidelines, chargesheets in serious offences punishable by life imprisonment or death under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) must be filed within 90 days. For offences carrying a punishment of up to 10 years, the timeline has been set at 60 days. Similarly, for crimes attracting sentences between three and seven years, police must submit chargesheets within 60 days. The department has emphasised that pending chargesheets delay justice and urged all units to adhere to the timelines without exception. Failure to file a chargesheet within the prescribed period can render the arrest illegal, potentially allowing the accused to obtain default bail. In his communication to officers at the city police commissionerate after the directives from the home department, additional commissioner of police (Administration) Sanjay Patil pointed out that many investigators mistakenly believe that the time limit for filing chargesheets in offences punishable with up to ten years' imprisonment is 90 days, leading to confusion. He stated that all investigating officers must file chargesheets expeditiously, failing which the accused may secure default bail. 'The police officials must submit the chargesheet before the court within the deadline without any delay,' his note to police stations read. The home department has cited the Supreme Court's ruling in Rakesh Kumar Paul vs State of Assam, where the court held that in cases where punishment extends up to 10 years, for the purpose of default bail, the matter falls under Section 167(2)(a)(ii) of the CrPC. In such cases, if the chargesheet is not filed within 60 days, the accused is entitled to be released on bail. Advocate Milind Pawar said there was an urgent need for police reforms and a clear consensus on the importance of separating investigation from law and order duties. He noted that this would help conclude investigations more swiftly and prevent prolonged custody of individuals who may ultimately be found innocent. 'Default bail is an indefeasible right, which means it cannot be lost, annulled, or overturned. The court order clearly states that default by the investigating agency in not filing the chargesheet within 60 days entitles the accused to be released under Section 167(2) of the Code,' he said. A chargesheet is the final report prepared by investigating officers after completing their probe in a cognisable or non-cognisable offence. Also referred to as the police report or final report, it records the sequence of events from the filing of the first information report (FIR) to the conclusion of the investigation and the preparation of the report. It must be submitted to the court before proceedings against the accused can commence. Once the chargesheet is filed, prosecution in the case officially begins.
