Articles by Dheeraj Bengrut
Board exams twice a year from 2026-27: Pradhan
Pradhan also said that preparations are underway to implement the semester system in Class 11 and Class 12 based on the recommendations of the National Education Policy (NEP)
Updated on Jan 09, 2025 07:44 AM IST
Screening of pax not yet started at Pune Airport, HMPV notwithstanding
PMC has yet to start HMPV screening at Pune Airport due to lack of government guidelines, despite cases emerging in India and alerts for health systems.
Updated on Jan 09, 2025 05:52 AM IST
CM Fadnavis directs MIDC to acquire land for Purandar airport
Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis has directed MIDC to start land acquisition process for Purandar airport project MOS Mohol said aim is to make the Purandar airport operational by March 2029
Updated on Jan 08, 2025 09:26 AM IST
Dheeraj Bengrut, Pune:
‘Land acquisition for Pune airport runway extension to be completed in six months’
Union minister Murlidhar Mohol said that OLS for extending the runway at Pune International Airport has been completed and land acquisition is planned to be completed in next six months
Updated on Jan 08, 2025 09:22 AM IST
‘Business guidance week’ for students of classes 9 to 12
As per the information given by the SCERT, guidance from experts in various career fields will be held on January 14
Updated on Jan 08, 2025 05:36 AM IST
Digi Yatra system to start operating from Pune Airport New Terminal
On March 31, 2023, the Airports Authority of India (AAI) Pune launched the Digi Yatra system at Pune Airport
Updated on Jan 07, 2025 07:04 AM IST
MSRTC to start VTS system for passengers across the state
The system has been developed on the lines of the Railway tracking system to help passengers understand bus information
Updated on Jan 07, 2025 06:12 AM IST
Pune RTO instructs two-wheeler dealers to compulsorily provide two helmets to new vehicle buyers
There is a provision in the Motor Vehicle Act that two helmets must be provided to the buyer upon purchasing a two-wheeler
Updated on Jan 06, 2025 07:34 AM IST
Pune RTO data reveals increase in licence issuance
As per the data released by the Pune RTO, in 2024 as many as 1,39,851 permanent licences were issued as against 1,32,944 issued in 2023. Similarly, in 2023 as many as 2,77,904 licences were issued which rose to 2,90,321 in 2024
Updated on Jan 05, 2025 07:50 AM IST
Jitendra Dudi appointed as new Pune district collector
Pune district collector Dr Suhas Diwase has been promoted to IAS secretary; Jitendra Dudi appointed as new Pune collector, replacing him.
Updated on Jan 03, 2025 06:50 AM IST
Kolhapur man declared dead by docs walks home over two weeks’ later
A Kolhapur man, declared dead after a heart attack, was revived when an ambulance hit a speed breaker, prompting his family to seek further medical help.
Updated on Jan 03, 2025 06:44 AM IST
MIT-WPU’s STeRG team launches space payload in collaboration with ISRO
The payload, developed entirely by students and faculty from the department of electrical and electronics engineering, represents a breakthrough in cost-effective space technology
Updated on Jan 03, 2025 06:36 AM IST
First day of new year sees massive crowd at Pune’s Dagdusheth Ganpati temple
Apart from the Dagdusheth Temple, devotees also visited the Siddhivinayak Temple at Saras Baug and other temples in the city
Updated on Jan 02, 2025 08:40 AM IST
Now SPPU permission mandatory for gatherings, agitations; student organisations oppose
SPPU mandates eight-day advance permission for gatherings, prompting student protests against the decision, citing neglect of students' core issues.
Updated on Jan 02, 2025 07:12 AM IST
Thousands gather to commemorate battle of Koregaon Bhima
Among those paying their respects was Minister of State Madhuri Misal, who highlighted the importance of the day
Updated on Jan 02, 2025 06:56 AM IST
IDTR to conduct training for PMPML bus drivers
A workshop based on the ‘5 point plan’ of traffic rules has been organised for PMPML bus drivers through IDTR
Published on Dec 31, 2024 09:51 PM IST
Train driver applies emergency brake as gas cylinder found on tracks
According to officials, the filled four kilogramme LPG commercial cylinder, was found on the tracks at around 10.45 pm on Sunday
Updated on Dec 31, 2024 07:06 AM IST
No underage customers to be allowed entry into restaurants serving liquor on NYE
As per the information shared by the state excise department, musical programmes are organised across the district to welcome the New Year
Updated on Dec 31, 2024 06:10 AM IST
Pax caught in crossfire between prepaid, metered auto drivers at Pune rly stn
Passengers at Pune railway station are facing hard time getting autorickshaws due to constant fighting between auto drivers and those at prepaid booth facility
Updated on Dec 30, 2024 08:14 AM IST
Traffic police take action against 5k violators under ‘drink-drive’ campaign in 2024
Pune traffic police have taken action against 5,256 drunk drivers this year, the highest number in the last five years
Updated on Dec 30, 2024 07:34 AM IST
PMPML & Maha-Metro to increase frequency of shuttle buses across metro stations
The PMPML will purchase buses to ferry passengers to their desired destinations from every metro station in Pune and some of them will be given to the Maha-Metro in a phase-wise manner, as confirmed by PMPML joint managing director Nitin Narvekar
Updated on Dec 28, 2024 07:32 AM IST
19 accident-prone spots in city, urgent action needed
Thousands of vehicles use these routes daily, yet civic authorities have failed to implement sufficient safety measures to curb the number of accidents
Updated on Dec 28, 2024 06:54 AM IST
City roads become risky due to heavy vehicles, 278 people died in the last year
The fatalities occurred across different parts of the city, with areas such as Pune-Ahemednagar Road, Solapur Road, Katraj, Hadapsar
Updated on Dec 28, 2024 06:50 AM IST
MES submits Pune’s first proposal for ‘Cluster University’
Maharashtra Education Society’s (MES) Garware College has submitted the first proposal for cluster university from Pune
Updated on Dec 27, 2024 09:08 AM IST
44 Maha students selected for higher education abroad under Sarathi Scheme this year
The Maharaja Sayajirao Gaikwad Sarathi Scholarship Scheme for higher education abroad for meritorious girls and boys has been implemented since 2023
Updated on Dec 26, 2024 07:26 AM IST
Multimodal Hub to come up at Shivajinagar
With work on the multimodal hub at Shivajinagar having been stalled for the past three to four years, MLA Siddharth Shirole urged deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar to intervene and accordingly
Updated on Dec 26, 2024 06:42 AM IST
Punekars throng tourist destinations to enjoy year-end holidays
With many Punekars taking a five-day holiday before the New Year, there is heavy rush at all tourist destinations in the state
Updated on Dec 25, 2024 08:44 AM IST
Pune RTO, traffic police begin ‘drink-drive’ campaign ahead of New Year’s Eve
Ahead of New Year’s Eve, Pune Regional Transport Office and Pune traffic police have initiated the end-of-the-year ‘drink-drive’ campaign
Updated on Dec 25, 2024 08:30 AM IST
International flights to operate from Pune airport’s new terminal starting today
Starting Tuesday, all international flights from Pune International Airport will operate from the newly inaugurated terminal
Updated on Dec 24, 2024 09:16 AM IST
72 lives lost in 11 months, citizens demand action after tragic accident
Wagholi stretch of Pune-Ahmednagar highway sees 72 fatalities in 11 months. Citizens demand strict action against reckless heavy vehicle violations.
Updated on Dec 24, 2024 05:54 AM IST