Residents of Uruli and Phursungi are divided over the decision to form a new municipal council. Long-term residents like Santosh Kumar and Suyog Sundur support the move, hoping it will bring much-needed development and civic amenities. However, newer residents like Varadharajan Dhanasekaran and Sathya Natarajan express concerns that the new council might hinder progress and development initiated by the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC). The debate highlights the need for effective governance and completion of ongoing projects to ensure a smooth transition and tangible improvements in the area.

India River Week aims to raise awareness about the deteriorating condition of rivers in Pune, with a focus on educating school children. The event, organized by Jeevit Nadi, includes quizzes, pledges, clean-up drives, and cultural activities to highlight the importance of river conservation. The initiative seeks to reconnect citizens with their local rivers and promote environmental stewardship.

The Pune police have installed 23 booths across the city to manage traffic congestion on major and internal roads. These booths aim to deter rule breakers and provide shelter for police personnel during adverse weather conditions. ACP (traffic) Maula Sayyad highlighted key areas where the booths have been set up, including Swargate, Jedhe Chowk, and Market yard Chowk.

The Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA) has expedited the drafting of guidelines for mechanical scavenging of sewers and septic tanks, following two serious incidents. The guidelines, which incorporate standard operating procedures from the Central Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, aim to prevent fatalities from toxic gases like methane. PMRDA Commissioner Rahul Mahiwal emphasized the importance of using mechanical cleaning methods and urged societies to contact PMRDA for authorized cleaning agencies. The guidelines will be circulated among housing societies and industrial units, with input from the Pune Municipal Corporation and Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation.

The Chakan MIDC area, a major auto hub in India, faces persistent traffic congestion due to poor infrastructure and road conditions. Contributors suggest future planning for industrial parks, improving infrastructure quality, and managing traffic using technology. They emphasize the need for government action and adherence to traffic rules to alleviate the situation.

Commuters in Pune continue to face issues with overcharging and overfilling by tourist bus operators, with ticket prices significantly higher than usual. Despite the formation of a squad to address these issues, no formal complaints have been filed with the Pune RTO. The regional transport officer, Ajit Shinde, has stated that action will be taken only if passengers come forward with their bus receipts to file complaints. Passengers like Sayali Marathe are opting out of travel due to the high costs.

A 'Run for the Hills' marathon will be held in Pune on October 30 as part of the 'Yellow Ribbon campaign' to protect the city's hills from development. The event aims to raise awareness about the importance of preserving Pune's biodiversity. Sushma Date, a member of Save Vetal tekdi group and Deccan Gymkhana Parisar Samiti, emphasized the environmental significance of Vetal tekdi, which supports urban forests and groundwater recharge.

Heera, a 56-year-old watchman at Hotel Royal Inn in Solapur, Maharashtra, has gained popularity for his dancing skills, which attract guests to the hotel. Originally from Satna, Madhya Pradesh, Heera moved to Solapur for better pay. Despite his family's initial disapproval, he continues to dance to Bollywood music, particularly songs by Mithun Chakraborty. Heera's employer supports his dancing, which has become a unique attraction for the hotel. Heera's passion for dance began in his childhood and remains a significant part of his life.

Residents of Aundh, Baner, Balewadi, and Pashan are collaborating ahead of municipal elections, emphasizing the importance of area sabha, voter registration, citizen manifestos, and scorecards for elected representatives. Ramesh Rokade, chairman of the federation, highlighted the campaign's success and its expansion on social media to draw attention from authorities.

Parivartan, an NGO founded by the late rationalist Narendra Dabholkar and managed by his son Hamid Dabholkar, in collaboration with theatre director Atul Pethe, is organizing a one-day festival to raise awareness about mental health through theatre. The event will feature three plays by young directors: 'Na Kelelya Nondi' by Sachin Shinde, 'Rangeet Sangeet Gondhal' by Abhijeet Zunzarao, and 'To Rajhans Ek' by Kshitij Date. The initiative aims to shift the perception of mental health from a disease to a common experience and demonstrate therapeutic approaches through theatre. The festival is supported by contributions from notable figures like actor Dr. Mohan Agashe, Anjali Joshi, and Chandrashekhar Phansalkar.