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Pune division scores 91.32 passing percentage

HSC pass percentage of 91.32 for Pune division is lower than the 2024 figure of 94.44 by 3.12 per cent

Fergusson College students celebrate the success of their HSC Class 12 exam toppers Maya Dilip Mane (Arts) and (right) Ananya Sanjay Singh (Science) at the college campus in Pune on Monday. HSC pass percentage of 91.32 for Pune division is lower than the 2024 figure of 94.44 by 3.12 per cent. (MAHENDRA KOLHE/HT)

Pune

Published on May 06, 2025 10:08 AM IST

ByDheeraj Bengrut

Vaibhavi scores 85.33% in spite of personal tragedy

Vaibhavi Deshmukh, daughter of slain Massajog sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh, remained focussed to appear for Class 12 exams and scored 85.33 per cent in the Science stream

Pune

Published on May 06, 2025 10:04 AM IST

ByDheeraj Bengrut

Maha HSC results: Consistent decline in performance of students from Arts stream

Maharashtra State Board’s 2025 HSC results have highlighted a worrying trend of consistent decline in performance of students from Arts stream

Pune

Published on May 06, 2025 09:58 AM IST

ByDheeraj Bengrut

HSC results 2025: Maha scores 91.88 passing percentage

MSBSHSE on Monday declared Class 12 Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) examination results with the state passing percentage of 91.88

Students of Abhinav College in Ambegaon afterHSC results were declared on Monday. MSBSHSE released Class 12 examination results with the state passing percentage of 91.88. (HT)

Pune

Published on May 06, 2025 09:46 AM IST

ByDheeraj Bengrut

Maha hosts first state-level convention of dhol-tasha pathaks

First state-level convention of dhol-tasha pathaks from across Maharashtra was organised by Dhol-Tasha Mahasangh Maharashtra at BMCC College of Commerce in Pune

Pune

Published on May 05, 2025 09:08 AM IST

ByDheeraj Bengrut

HSC results to be declared on May 5

PUNE: MSBSHSE will announce HSC results on May 5 at 1 pm. Students can access marks online and apply for re-evaluation if needed.

MSBSHSE will declare results of HSC commonly known as Class 12 board exam on May 5. ((PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))

Pune

Published on May 05, 2025 09:06 AM IST

ByDheeraj Bengrut

Pune’s Sinhagad Road residents frustrated over persistent congestion despite new flyovers

Among the new flyovers, the one from Rajaram Bridge to Fun Time Multiplex operational since May 1, was expected to bypass five major junctions and thereby significantly ease traffic. However, it has merely shifted the congestion to the signal under Wadgaon Bridge

The situation is similar with the other new flyover over Rajaram Bridge Chowk on Sinhagad Road as traffic congestion continues to plague the area during peak hours (MAHENDRA KOLHE/HT PHOTO)

Pune

Published on May 05, 2025 08:24 AM IST

ByDheeraj Bengrut

PMPML to appoint ‘master trainers’ at depots to curb frequent bus breakdowns

The trainers will provide technical guidance and hands-on training to maintenance staff across all PMPML depots as well as at the headquarters

Over the past three years, PMPML buses have consistently suffered breakdowns during operations, causing inconvenience to commuters and drawing criticism. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Pune

Published on May 04, 2025 07:48 AM IST

ByDheeraj Bengrut

Installation of HSRPs in Pune sees slow progress

As many as 140,679 vehicle owners having successfully installed new plates under the jurisdiction of the Pune Regional Transport Office (RTO) and only 274,336 appointments having been booked for installation as of April 30 this year.

With only 125 authorised centres in the district currently designated to carry out HSRP installation, experts are of the view that it may take up to a year to complete the process unless the number of authorised centres and workforce size is significantly increased. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Pune

Published on May 03, 2025 05:12 AM IST

ByDheeraj Bengrut

Redevelopment of old terminal at Pune airport to be completed by August 2025

The revamped area of the old terminal will house 16 additional check-in counters, designed to streamline passenger processing and minimise wait times

Pune

Published on May 01, 2025 06:12 AM IST

ByDheeraj Bengrut

Pune students shine in CISCE results

Both the ICSE and ISC 2025 results have been published on CISCE’s official website; candidates need their login credentials to download their marksheets

At St Mary’s School, Disha Lunkad has topped the class 12 ISC exam from the science stream with 98.75%; Ali Latif has topped the class 12 ISC exam from the commerce stream with 98%; and Aarefah Kakajiwala has topped the class 12 ISC exam from humanities with 95.25%. (HT PHOTO)

Pune

Updated on Apr 30, 2025 11:39 PM IST

ByDheeraj Bengrut

Gold continues to glitter in Pune on Akshaya Tritiya

Shops like PNG Jewellers, Ranka Jewellers, Ashtekar Jewellers and many others witnessed significant footfall throughout the day on Wednesday

The price of 24-carat gold was <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>97,970 per 10 grams, while 22-carat gold was priced at <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>89,750 per 10 grams. The rate for 24-carat gold has dropped by <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>60. However, with GST applicable on gold purchases, the net price difference was not significant. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Pune

Published on Apr 30, 2025 10:38 PM IST

ByDheeraj Bengrut

Mango prices soar across Pune ahead of Akshay Tritiya

Ahead of Hindu festival Akshay Tritiya, mango lovers across Pune are facing a steep hike in price of their favourite summer fruit

Pune

Published on Apr 30, 2025 07:44 AM IST

ByDheeraj Bengrut

Annual exam results on May 1, summer holidays from May 2 for State Board schools

However, the department clarified that these instructions apply only to State Board schools and not to schools affiliated with other boards.

According to the directive, all schools under PMC’s jurisdiction, irrespective of management or medium of instruction, must announce results after the Maharashtra Day flag-hoisting ceremony on May 1. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

Pune

Published on Apr 30, 2025 07:16 AM IST

ByDheeraj Bengrut

All metro routes to be connected to Pune airport: Mohol

Minister Murlidhar Mohol has instructed PMC to prepare DPR for directly connecting existing metro routes to Pune airport

Pune

Published on Apr 29, 2025 07:06 AM IST

ByDheeraj Bengrut

Low-cost ‘Udaan Yatra Café’ to open at Pune airport today

A designated space near the departure gate has already been finalised and will be inaugurated by minister of state civil aviation Murlidhar Mohol

The highlight of the ‘Udaan Yatra Café’ is its affordability offering essentials like bottled water and tea at just <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>10. The initiative aims to benefit the everyday traveller, making refreshments at the airport accessible to all. (HT FILE)

Pune

Published on Apr 28, 2025 07:32 AM IST

ByDheeraj Bengrut

Innovative patent granted for ‘drought monitoring and assessment’

Addressing the urgent need for precise and real-time drought assessment, especially for drought-prone regions like Marathwada, which faces drought episodes every 2–3 years

The entire research and development work was carried out by Gaikwad under the guidance of Prof Kale. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

Pune

Published on Apr 28, 2025 05:58 AM IST

ByDheeraj Bengrut

Breaking barriers with a ‘food delivery app’: Rural youth brings urban convenience to villages

Nandakishore’s journey from a corporate employee to a grassroots entrepreneur is a testament to the power of local solutions for local challenges

Pune

Published on Apr 28, 2025 05:52 AM IST

ByDheeraj Bengrut

PPU hostel students forced to deal with bedbug infestation during semester exams

Students have been facing this problem for several days now and have lodged both verbal and written complaints with the university administration only to have the latter turn a blind eye and deaf ear to the same

The infestation comes just a few days after an alarming incident in which a student was bitten by a rat in the university hostel. (HT)

Pune

Published on Apr 26, 2025 06:18 AM IST

ByDheeraj Bengrut

High fees for mock CET tests spark concerns

Students claim that the charges are excessive, especially considering that they have already paid ₹1,000 to register for the main CET exam and an additional ₹1,000 is required later during the admission confirmation process

For many students from middle-class and lower-income families, this cumulative cost amounting to over <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>3,000 has become a serious financial burden. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Pune

Published on Apr 25, 2025 06:30 AM IST

ByDheeraj Bengrut

657 tourists stranded in J&K have contacted Pune dist disaster control room: Dudi

On April 25, 77 tourists are expected to arrive by flight, while 12 are expected to arrive on April 26. On April 27, 29 tourists will arrive by train

Security personnel during a search operation following a terror attack at Pahalgam, in Anantnag district, Jammu and Kashmir, Thursday, April 24. (PTI)

Pune

Published on Apr 25, 2025 05:24 AM IST

ByDheeraj Bengrut

Pahalgam terror attack: Pune tourists struggle to get home amid scramble for flights, hotels

As fear grips the region, desperate efforts to return home are being thwarted by soaring airfares and skyrocketing hotel tariffs in Srinagar are making the situation worse

Pune

Published on Apr 24, 2025 07:02 AM IST

ByDheeraj Bengrut

No language imposition under NEP 2020: Education minister

State school education minister Dada Bhuse on Wednesday said that the government resolution mentioning Hindi as mandatory will be withdrawn, and a new resolution will be issued soon

The minister said that in a recent steering committee meeting, Hindi was proposed as the third language in the school curriculum, but this was misinterpreted in the government order which used the term “mandatory”, causing confusion. (HT)

Pune

Published on Apr 24, 2025 06:28 AM IST

ByDheeraj Bengrut

Archit Dongre from Pune secures 3rd rank in UPSC

Pune’s Archit Parag Dongre has secured AIR 3 in the Civil Services Examination 2024 results declared by UPSC on Tuesday

Pune

Published on Apr 23, 2025 08:02 AM IST

ByDheeraj Bengrut

Purandar airport project: Three officers appointed for land acquisition

State government approves proposal sent by Pune district administration regarding appointment of land acquisition officers for Purandar airport project

Pune

Published on Apr 23, 2025 07:46 AM IST

ByDheeraj Bengrut

MIT researchers develop hydrogen from sugarcane juice

The project is led by researchers Sagar Kanekar, Bharat Kale, Anand Kulkarni, prof Niraj Topare, Santosh Patil, Dev Thapa, Biswas and Ratnadip Joshi

This project proposal has been submitted to the Ministry of Non-Conventional Energy (MNRE) for funding. (HT)

Pune

Published on Apr 23, 2025 07:00 AM IST

ByDheeraj Bengrut

Maha to identify ‘idol teachers’ & ‘idol schools’ to promote quality education

In a bid to improve the standard of education across Maharashtra, state school education department has launched ‘idol teachers’ and ‘idol schools’ initiatives

Pune

Published on Apr 22, 2025 09:38 AM IST

ByDheeraj Bengrut

Now, PMPML conductors too will be hired on contractual basis

Pune Mahanagar Parivahan Mahamandal Limited (PMPML) has decided that along with drivers, conductors too will now be hired on contractual basis

Pune

Published on Apr 22, 2025 09:30 AM IST

ByDheeraj Bengrut

4-year-old girl dies after stone hits moving train near Solapur

According to the Solapur division of the Railway Protection Force (RPF), the deceased child, Aarohi Ajit Kangre, was a resident of Bhavani Peth in Solapur

Aarohi had been visiting Lachyan village in Indi tehsil in Karnataka with relatives for a local religious fair. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

Pune

Published on Apr 22, 2025 08:56 AM IST

ByDheeraj Bengrut

PMPML to set up charging stations for private vehicles

Passenger footfall for PMPML buses has been steadily decreasing, leading to a drop in income. With operational deficits growing and no increase in ticket fares for several years, the transport body is exploring alternative income sources

As per the information given by the PMPML, it will lease certain premises to a private company for setting up the EV charging stations. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

Pune

Published on Apr 21, 2025 07:32 AM IST

ByDheeraj Bengrut

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HSC pass percentage of 91.32 for Pune division is lower than the 2024 figure of 94.44 by 3.12 per cent

Vaibhavi Deshmukh, daughter of slain Massajog sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh, remained focussed to appear for Class 12 exams and scored 85.33 per cent in the Science stream

Maharashtra State Board’s 2025 HSC results have highlighted a worrying trend of consistent decline in performance of students from Arts stream

MSBSHSE on Monday declared Class 12 Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) examination results with the state passing percentage of 91.88

First state-level convention of dhol-tasha pathaks from across Maharashtra was organised by Dhol-Tasha Mahasangh Maharashtra at BMCC College of Commerce in Pune

PUNE: MSBSHSE will announce HSC results on May 5 at 1 pm. Students can access marks online and apply for re-evaluation if needed.

Among the new flyovers, the one from Rajaram Bridge to Fun Time Multiplex operational since May 1, was expected to bypass five major junctions and thereby significantly ease traffic. However, it has merely shifted the congestion to the signal under Wadgaon Bridge

The trainers will provide technical guidance and hands-on training to maintenance staff across all PMPML depots as well as at the headquarters

As many as 140,679 vehicle owners having successfully installed new plates under the jurisdiction of the Pune Regional Transport Office (RTO) and only 274,336 appointments having been booked for installation as of April 30 this year.

The revamped area of the old terminal will house 16 additional check-in counters, designed to streamline passenger processing and minimise wait times

Both the ICSE and ISC 2025 results have been published on CISCE’s official website; candidates need their login credentials to download their marksheets

Shops like PNG Jewellers, Ranka Jewellers, Ashtekar Jewellers and many others witnessed significant footfall throughout the day on Wednesday

Ahead of Hindu festival Akshay Tritiya, mango lovers across Pune are facing a steep hike in price of their favourite summer fruit

However, the department clarified that these instructions apply only to State Board schools and not to schools affiliated with other boards.

Minister Murlidhar Mohol has instructed PMC to prepare DPR for directly connecting existing metro routes to Pune airport

A designated space near the departure gate has already been finalised and will be inaugurated by minister of state civil aviation Murlidhar Mohol

Addressing the urgent need for precise and real-time drought assessment, especially for drought-prone regions like Marathwada, which faces drought episodes every 2–3 years

Nandakishore’s journey from a corporate employee to a grassroots entrepreneur is a testament to the power of local solutions for local challenges

Students have been facing this problem for several days now and have lodged both verbal and written complaints with the university administration only to have the latter turn a blind eye and deaf ear to the same

Students claim that the charges are excessive, especially considering that they have already paid ₹1,000 to register for the main CET exam and an additional ₹1,000 is required later during the admission confirmation process

On April 25, 77 tourists are expected to arrive by flight, while 12 are expected to arrive on April 26. On April 27, 29 tourists will arrive by train

As fear grips the region, desperate efforts to return home are being thwarted by soaring airfares and skyrocketing hotel tariffs in Srinagar are making the situation worse

State school education minister Dada Bhuse on Wednesday said that the government resolution mentioning Hindi as mandatory will be withdrawn, and a new resolution will be issued soon

Pune’s Archit Parag Dongre has secured AIR 3 in the Civil Services Examination 2024 results declared by UPSC on Tuesday

State government approves proposal sent by Pune district administration regarding appointment of land acquisition officers for Purandar airport project

The project is led by researchers Sagar Kanekar, Bharat Kale, Anand Kulkarni, prof Niraj Topare, Santosh Patil, Dev Thapa, Biswas and Ratnadip Joshi

In a bid to improve the standard of education across Maharashtra, state school education department has launched ‘idol teachers’ and ‘idol schools’ initiatives

Pune Mahanagar Parivahan Mahamandal Limited (PMPML) has decided that along with drivers, conductors too will now be hired on contractual basis

According to the Solapur division of the Railway Protection Force (RPF), the deceased child, Aarohi Ajit Kangre, was a resident of Bhavani Peth in Solapur

Passenger footfall for PMPML buses has been steadily decreasing, leading to a drop in income. With operational deficits growing and no increase in ticket fares for several years, the transport body is exploring alternative income sources

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