Dheeraj Bengrut

Nurse at Ruby Hall Clinic tests Covid-19 positive, 30 others quarantined

This is the first instance where a staff involved in health services in Pune has tested positive for Covid-19.

Covid-19: I2IT alumni develop low-cost face shields for police, health workers

Two startups, FountLab and Zerowav in collaboration with others, have formed a PPE action plan group to support frontline heroes in the war against the coronavirus disease

Railways keeps essential commodity supply to Pune division on track

From March 22 to April 7, a total of 26 rakes of various goods (unloading) was brought to Pune railway division from different parts of the country

6 die, 7 new cases in Pune; no fresh cases in PCMC

Seven fresh positive cases were confirmed today, all from areas under the PMC jurisdiction

162 new Covid-19 cases take Maharashtra’s tally to 1,297

So far, the state has reported 72 Covid-19 related deaths, including eight more on Wednesday alone. Of the eight fresh deaths, five were recorded in Mumbai, two in Pune and one in Kalyan-Dombilivili.

Covid-19: Pune colleges, universities provide psychological counselling to students

One of the major educational hubs in the country, Pune has been hit hard by the pandemic and figures among the top cities to be affected by the crisis. More than 16 clusters have been sealed in the city even as the death toll due to Covid-19 touched 16 on Wednesday.

COEP faculty, students develop mechanical ventilator for Sassoon Hospital in Pune

Dr. Ajay Chandanwale, dean of B J Medical College and head of Sassoon General Hospital said COEP undertook the mechanical ventilator project at their request.

Pune’s Katraj zoo staff to undergo Covid test

We have instructed staffers to focus on their personal hygiene. Our workforce of 100 includes animal caretakers, security staff and administration employees, says director, Rajiv Gandhi Zoological Park

Despite lockdown, king of fruits makes its first consignment to the Middle East

With the peak season currently ongoing, the coronavirus lockdown has restricted transport of mangoes, hence, affecting its sale and export. However, farmers are now being provided help to restore the supply chain.

In a few weeks, Pune railway division to get 25 isolation coaches

The work began last week at Parel and Matunga workshops under CR and other than that at coaching depots which are based in Pune railway division, Mumbai, Nagpur, Bhusawal and Solapur. At each coaching depot, 25 such coaches are being made,” said CR chief public relation officer Shivaji Sutar.

NGOs in Pune grapple with how to help most vulnerable during outbreak

The outbreak challenges our work by increasing the demand for their services and lack of coordination, they say

Pune reports second Covid-19 death; 7 jamaat returnees tested positive

According to the health department, the victim did not have any travel history or had come in contact with any positive patient. She died while undergoing treatment for respiratory issues and her source of infection is being traced.

Residents turn Katraj ghat road into garbage dumping ground amid lockdown due to Covid-19

The space was littered with not only household garbage, but also construction debris, thermocol waste, plastic materials, liquor bottles, among others

Maharashtra HSC, SSC results 2020 likely to be delayed due to lockdown

The 21-day lockdown was announced when the exams held by the Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) were going on in the state.

Pune’s Market Yard market allows entry to 400 vehicles at a time to maintain social distancing

An APMC official said that only 400 trucks will be allowed to enter the wholesale market at one time to adhere to the social distancing norm put in place because of Covid-19 (coronavirus) spread

NCL Pune starts R&D on bulk drugs to develop self-sufficient, indigenous supply chain in India

The Union Cabinet headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved on March 21 a special package for the promotion of bulk drugs parks to finance common infrastructural facilities and production-linked incentive schemes for the manufacture of key starting materials (KSMs), drug intermediates and APIs in the country.

Migrant workers brave heat, battle hunger as they walk towards their hometowns

Police observe strict vigilance at Khed Shivapur toll plaza as people still try to cross district boundaries

As the district and state boundaries have been shut, those without adequate permissions or valid reasons, have been stopped

APMC reopens after 5 days, new ‘Pune pattern’ in place to avoid crowd

According to APMC authorities, Pune got a good response from the farmers as a total of 514 trucks carrying vegetables arrived at the Market Yard on Sunday

Elderly should keep occupied to escape lockdown trauma, says Jayant Umranikar, president of International Longevity Centre

Jayant Umranikar, president of International Longevity Centre-India and former director general of Maharashtra police share with Dheeraj Bengrut his take on the current Covid-19 situation with focus on senior citizens

Lockdown in Pune: Helping hand for home-alone elders to fight ‘isolation’ days

Organisations, youth groups, individuals are helping senior citizens with essentials

Pune district reports one case of Covid-19 infection in last 72 hours

Present Covid-19 positive count in the district is 27, including 15 in Pune and 12 in Pimpri-Chinchwad, says Pune district collector

Puneites celebrate sombre Gudi Padwa at home

Construction workers to receive food packets from Credai Pune metro

Covid-19 lockdown: Pune youth groups step up to provide free meals to the needy

Youth groups fight the virus fears to provide 10,000 food packets daily to the needy

Covid-19: Last paper of SSC exam postponed

Varsha Gaikwad, state education minister, on Saturday, said that the Social Sciences part II (Geography) paper will now be held after March 31

Coronavirus: Virtual classrooms, e-content portals have education defying lockdowns in Pune

SPPU, other colleges have gone the tech-way to make sure students still get to learn

Industry check: Pune runs under virus prevention cover, Pimpri-Chinchwad units see 20% worker absenteeism

While small scale industries in Pune has reduced working hours and follow prevention norms, the manufacturing industries in Bhosari Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) see 20 per cent absenteeism of labourers

Covid-19: Public transportation ridership hit as Pune residents stay at home, ditch travel plans

PMPML, MSRTC buses have reported a 15-20 per cent decline in ridership in the past week, as per officials

Pune schools take preventive measures against Coronavirus

The state education department has sent a proposal to the state education ministry about taking a decision on whether to give statewide holiday to school or only in Pune and Mumbai districts