SMKMC to impose fine on contractor for project delay
The Sangli Miraj Kupwad Municipal Corporation (SMKMC) has decided to impose a fine of Rs 2,000 a day on the contractor company that was awarded the contract of underground drainage pipeline in the city.
View ArticleCases of domestic violence go unreported
Activists and groups working for women said that the largest numbers of complaints they receive, especially from the rural parts of the district, are about domestic violence.
View ArticleZilla Parishad members unhappy with distribution of teachers
Members of the zilla parishad (ZP) on Wednesday criticized the district administration at the general body meeting for uneven distribution of teachers in schools and pendency of development projects.
View ArticleSMKMC to impose fine on contractor for project delay
The Sangli Miraj Kupwad Municipal Corporation (SMKMC) has decided to impose a fine of Rs 2,000 a day on the contractor company that was awarded the contract of underground drainage pipeline in the city.
View ArticleRainwater harvesting meet tomorrow
The Kolhapur Municipal Corporation (KMC), along with the city division of the Indian Water Board, will conduct a seminar on rainwater harvesting at the Keshavarao Bhosale Natyagruha on Sunday.
View ArticleRare black panther rescued in Rajapur
A rare male black panther, around two years old, was found in the Oni village in Rajapur taluka of Ratnagiri district, some 110km west of Kolhapur, on Friday.
View ArticleBus stand upkeep to be outsourced
The Maharashtra Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) has decided to outsource the housekeeping of city-based Rankala bus terminus.Besides, plans of renovating the bus stand are on the anvil, MSRTC...
View ArticleShahu memorial panel gets 10 designs from architects
In 2012, the state government announced the construction of the memorial on a 27-acre plot at the Shahu Mill.
View Article'Appoint expert to monitor restoration of heritage sites'
The KMC is planning to start restoration work at the twin heritage sites from January.
View ArticleGovt offices lack safety measures
Besides the collectorate, the department inspected several other buildings and suggested safety norms that are pending with the PWD since one year.
View ArticlePoor footfall upsets film fest organizers
Day two of the second edition of the Kolhapur International Film Festival (KIFF) turned out to be a dampener of sorts for the organizers as the footfall to the event was much less than expected.
View Article'Film reflects my struggle to get educated'
The 15-minute short film 'Pistulya', which had won the best director and best short film awards in the 58th National Film Awards, was screened at the second Kolhapur International Film Festival (KIFF)...
View ArticleFire breaks out at collectorate, close shave for Mane
There have been no reports of serious injuries; four firemen received minor injuries on the job.Collectorate employees, assisted by firemen, shifted all documents from the collector's cabin.
View ArticleSolapur civic body collects Rs 1.50 crore as LBT
The Solapur municipal corporation has collected Rs 1.50 crore in the form of local body taxand fine imposed on the defaulters, according to the local officials.
View Article29 villages to elect new bodies unanimously
As many as 29 villages in Satara district have decided to elect the panel for gram panchayat unanimously.
View ArticleSena MLA moves breach of privilege motion against cop
Shiv Sena MLA Rajesh Kshirsagar on Friday moved a breach of privilege motion against additional superintendent of police Jyotipriya Singh saying that she allegedly misbehaved with him and implicated...
View ArticleMayors come, mayors go, development waits
Urban development in Kolhapur has suffered over the past two decades, with the city witnessing 23 mayors in 20 years, their tenure ranging from three years (the longest) to two months (the shortest).
View ArticleLack of administrative powers turns civic chief post 'decorative'
The mayoral post in Kolhapur has turned decorative and ceremonial over the last 20 years, lacking any administrative powers, believe experts in urban politics.
View ArticlePune firm's design chosen for Shahu Memorial
A Pune firm's architectural design for the proposed Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Memorial, which has a detailed plan for Kotitirth lake-front development, has been selected by the five-member jury...
View ArticleDistrict administration takes fair route to boost reading habit
The state government will organize a three-day book exhibition-cum-fair at the Shahu Sanskrutik Bhavan from January 11 to encourage reading habit among people.
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