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Gandhi Smarak Samiti approaches HC against Sambhaji Bhide
Updated on Aug 08, 2023 12:25 AM IST
Recently, Bhide had reportedly made a statement against Mahatma Gandhi which went viral after an audio clip surfaced on social media
Ram temple trust seeks FCRA registration to accept foreign donations
Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust treasurer Govind Dev Giri said it will soon accept foreign donations for construction of the Ayodhya temple as it has applied for FCRA registration
Updated on Aug 08, 2023 12:09 AM IST
Body of techie found along Pune-Nashik highway
On July 28, after finishing his work, Patil left for his hometown Shirdi. When Patil did not reach home, his father asked the former’s friends about his son’s whereabouts. Consequently, a missing complaint was filed at the Hinjewadi police station on July 29
Updated on Aug 07, 2023 11:52 PM IST
Savarkar’s nephew seeks transfer of defamation case against Rahul Gandhi to ‘competent court’
Satyaki had filed a criminal defamation application against Gandhi before the court of Judicial Magistrate First Class for allegedly making defamatory claims about Savarkar during an event in London
Updated on Aug 07, 2023 11:29 PM IST
Pune: Former education official Shailaja Darade arrested for cheating job aspirants
Former deputy commissioner and commissioner in-charge of Maharashtra State Examination Council, Shailaja Darade, has been arrested in connection with a bribery case. She allegedly took bribes from people promising them jobs as school teachers.
Updated on Aug 07, 2023 11:09 PM IST
NIA to take over ‘terror plot’ probe
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) is taking over the investigation of an alleged terror plot case from the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism squad.
Updated on Aug 07, 2023 11:03 PM IST
Pune: Indrayani river rejuvenation project gets in-principal approval
The blueprint of the project outlines the establishment of 18 sewage treatment plants (STPs) along the banks of the river
Updated on Aug 07, 2023 10:47 PM IST
Cop injured in firing incident at Wai court
Officials said the gunshots were fired by one of the absconding accused, booked under the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA), who was present at the court
Updated on Aug 07, 2023 10:33 PM IST
Kaas Plateau an even bigger draw this year due to Karvi flowering season
The Karvi flowers bloom only once in every seven or eight years; with their last flowering season having been in 2016, they are expected to blossom this year
Updated on Aug 07, 2023 10:25 PM IST
Contaminated water supply irks residents in Balewadi
We will look into the matter immediately, and our officials will visit the place soon. We have installed water meters and the problem of adequate water supply is only in a few housing societies, PMC clarified
Updated on Aug 07, 2023 10:23 PM IST
Dy CM Devendra Fadnavis appeals to politicos to support Purandar airport project
Fadnavis was speaking during an event ‘Shasan Aplya Dari’ (government at your doorstep scheme) at Jejuri on Monday, where Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar and MLAs from the Pune district were present
Updated on Aug 07, 2023 10:21 PM IST
After Patil’s intervention, PMC cancels proposed water cuts
Pune Municipal Corporation cancels planned water cut after intervention by district guardian Minister Chandrakant Patil. Maintenance work postponed.
Updated on Aug 07, 2023 10:18 PM IST
Cloudy, with a chance of isolated light showers: IMD
According to the data, Shivajinagar logged a maximum temperature of 28.3 degrees Celsius and a minimum temperature of 22.6 degrees Celsius on August 7
Updated on Aug 07, 2023 10:15 PM IST
Three arrested for vandalising vehicles in Pimpri-Chinchwad
According to the police, the suspects allegedly made verbal threats while pretending to be influential figures in the community
Updated on Aug 07, 2023 10:03 PM IST
PMC urges citizens, employees’ family members to give positive feedback for SS 2023
Given these developments, all officers and employees across various PMC departments have been directed to download the Swachhata application (app) and submit positive feedback about the city under ‘vote for your city - citizens’ feedback’
Updated on Aug 07, 2023 10:02 PM IST
Eye drops, ointments run low as cases of conjunctivitis rise
As per the chemists, huge demand and less supply are leading to a shortage of eye drops, ointments, antibiotic and steroid-based eye drops and ointments
Updated on Aug 07, 2023 09:58 PM IST
Six arrested for kidnapping cab driver from Sangli over previous financial dispute
Six persons have been arrested in Pune for the kidnapping of a cab driver. The victim was associated with an online cab aggregator and had allegedly misplaced ornaments worth ₹25 lakh.
Updated on Aug 07, 2023 08:44 PM IST
Two more private universities in Pune district
According to the information of the University Grants Commission (UGC), there are currently more than 22 private universities in the state, of which 12 universities are operating in the Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad areas
Updated on Aug 06, 2023 11:35 PM IST
60K citizens benefit from Mega Health Camp
Thousands of patients swarmed the camp to consult medical specialists from across the district during which patients suffering from health issues and needed treatment were examined and provided free medicines
Updated on Aug 06, 2023 11:33 PM IST
Potholes continue to appear across city despite Aug 9 repair deadline
The scenario seems to point at something drastically wrong in the way roads are being constructed and maintained by the PMC
Updated on Aug 06, 2023 11:30 PM IST
Monday Musings: Maharashtra’s power trading leaders, confused cadre & cynic voters
Absence of public representatives have left citizens with no choice but to directly reach out to civic administration
Updated on Aug 06, 2023 11:07 PM IST
Over 17,000 commuters avail 30% Pune metro fare concession over weekend
The newly extended routes of the Pune metro saw a surge in ridership, with over 17,000 commuters taking advantage of a 30% fare concession over the weekend. The metro's overall ridership crossed the 60,000 to 70,000 mark within six days of the launch. The Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) station recorded the highest ridership with 16,238 passengers. The metro is expected to witness continued growth in ridership in the coming days.
Updated on Aug 06, 2023 11:03 PM IST
Foundation stone laid for redevelopment of 3 railway stations in Pune division
PM Modi laid the foundation stone for the redevelopment of 508 railway stations, including three in Pune division. The government is spending over ₹24,470 crore for this project.
Updated on Aug 06, 2023 10:50 PM IST
Residents irked as smart card printing stalled at Pune RTO
As a result, the permanent license and vehicle Registration Certificate (RC) smart cards are not being issued as the signature of RTO is mandatory on each card. In the last five days, the pendency has gone to more than 12,000 cards
Updated on Aug 06, 2023 09:57 PM IST
Maha home to 783 tree species: Study
The study does not mention the specifications of the species but does mention that on an average, there are 36.08 species endemic to the state and 32.08 species on average face threat
Updated on Aug 06, 2023 09:53 PM IST
Co-op culture spread from Maharashtra to rest of country: Amit Shah
Shah said that 1,555 multi-state cooperative societies in the country will benefit from the portal and 42% of these societies are in Maharashtra
Updated on Aug 06, 2023 09:01 PM IST
Pune dist has just one hospital for free cochlear implants
The RBSK programme, also known as the Child Health Screening and Early Intervention programme, was introduced in 2013
Updated on Aug 06, 2023 08:18 PM IST
Pune police book seven for assaulting hotel staff, owner after music shutdown
Seven persons have been booked for physical assault and destruction of property after objecting to a music programme being shut down after midnight.
Updated on Aug 06, 2023 07:48 PM IST
Three Pune police constables suspended as undertrial escapes from custody
Three constables in Maharashtra have been suspended for negligence after an undertrial prisoner escaped from their custody. The prisoner was booked under the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) and managed to escape with the help of an accomplice. A search has been launched to locate the prisoner and his accomplice.
Updated on Aug 06, 2023 07:42 PM IST
Maharashtra witnesses steady rise in Covid-19 cases, 32 active cases in Pune district
According to the Mahrashtra public health department, 106 new Covid cases were reported during the week of July 30 to August 5
Updated on Aug 06, 2023 07:36 PM IST