Articles by Jigar Hindocha
PCMC plans to cut water supply to housing societies for property tax default
On Monday, officials from the Chikhali tax collection office sealed the water connection of two housing societies Aishwaryaum courtyard and Sai Shraddha Park which has around 300 and 176 flats respectively
Published on Jan 09, 2023 10:18 PM IST
Maharashtra Kesari organisers warn wrestlers against use of steroids
The winner will be awarded a jeep and a cash prize of Rs5 lakhs, while the runner-up will walk away with a tractor and a cash prize of Rs2.5 lakhs
Published on Jan 08, 2023 11:09 PM IST
State education dept to inquire into fake letters about bogus schools in Pune
Based on the letters impersonated as written by the school education ministry, the deputy director of education announced that three schools from the city were considered bogus. However, after the ministry clarified it did not send the letters, the education department has now ordered a probe
Published on Jan 07, 2023 10:54 PM IST
PMC starts flattening speed breakers in Pune city
Residents and activists have complained that majority of the city’s speed breakers do not adhere to the guidelines of the Indian Road Congress
Published on Jan 07, 2023 10:49 PM IST
Maharashtra State Police Sports championship from today
This competition will feature 18 sports, including wrestling, boxing, swimming, weightlifting, bodybuilding, outdoor sports and football
Updated on Jan 06, 2023 11:49 PM IST
Cab drivers charging extra for luggage at Pune airport
Many drivers at the prepaid taxi counters have even installed CNG cylinders inside the dickey of the cab while the luggage is kept in the roof carrier even as passengers are charged extra for ferrying it
Updated on Jan 06, 2023 11:29 PM IST
We will soon build 122 new sports complexes in rural areas: Eknath Shinde
Over 10,000 athletes and officials are taking part in 39 disciplines in the Maharashtra State Olympic Games which is being staged at nine venues across the state from January 2-12
Published on Jan 05, 2023 10:40 PM IST
Maha-Metro installs girder at Sangamwadi railway crossing
The steel girder on this route was installed in two parts. The total length of this steel girder is 45 meters and the approximate weight of one section is 115 metric tonnes
Published on Jan 05, 2023 09:29 PM IST
Despite MSEDCL assurance, strike results in power supply disruption in many parts of Pune & Maha
More than 86,000 employees of MSEDCL, MAHAGENCO and MAHATRANSCO had called a 72-hour-long strike starting Wednesday
Published on Jan 04, 2023 10:31 PM IST
MSEDCL employees call for a 72-hr strike, arrangements made to prevent power cuts in Pune
The power distribution company has assured its customers in Pune and the rest of Maharashtra that backup plans have been put in place to deal with any eventuality
Published on Jan 03, 2023 11:43 PM IST
Redevelopment of Bhide Wada will begin soon: Chandrakant Patil
The school will be run by the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) while the basement will house the shops which are already located there
Published on Jan 02, 2023 10:39 PM IST
Maha Olympic Games begin in Pune
The Games are being organised after 22 years by the Maharashtra government in collaboration with the Maharashtra Olympic Association (MOA), and Pune will host as many as 24 out of the 39 disciplines
Published on Jan 01, 2023 11:27 PM IST
Maha-Metro focuses on non-ticketing revenue
The Maha Metro will be co-branding five stations from the first phase of the metro route in order to generate non-ticketing revenue
Published on Jan 01, 2023 11:20 PM IST
Shirdi airport accommodates flyers in PVC tents
Thousands of pilgrims flew into Shirdi for the new year’s blessings at the Sai Baba temple, forcing airport officials to resort to PVC tents to accommodate everyone
Published on Jan 01, 2023 11:13 PM IST
Few takers for booster dose in Pune district
As the number of COVID cases has gone down significantly, people in the Pune district have avoided taking booster doses with only 9.8 lakh opting for the preventive vaccination
Published on Dec 28, 2022 11:37 PM IST
Vanaz to Garware College: Pune Metro services to be partially suspended on Dec 27 and 28
Services on Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) to Phugewadi route will be available regularly from 8 am to 8 pm on all days
Published on Dec 26, 2022 07:13 PM IST
30-year-old from Satara killed while paragliding
Suraj Shah was on a trip to Himachal Pradesh with four friends when he went paragliding over the weekend. While the paraglider was in the air, Shah reportedly fell to the ground as his safety belt came off
Published on Dec 26, 2022 12:09 AM IST
City gets ready to soak in the Christmas spirit
As people seek to make up for the festive occasions lost to Covid in the past, cake orders have doubled and bakeries in Camp are busy meeting last-minute orders
Published on Dec 24, 2022 11:43 PM IST
Heavy traffic on Pune-Mumbai expressway
Amid festive vibes and the Christmas weekend, Pune-Mumbai expressway witnessed long queues of vehicles as people trooped to vacation spots for Christmas holidays
Updated on Dec 24, 2022 11:41 PM IST
No respite for flyers even after reaching 3 hrs early to Pune airport
The holiday season and record footfall has resulted in chaos at the Pune airport, as flyers are having a difficult time
Published on Dec 21, 2022 11:15 PM IST
Lack of winter chill worries woollen clothes traders on Laxmi Road
A delayed winter this year has the sellers of woollen clothes at Laxmi Road worried as they usually witness a boom in sales as the temperature decreases during this time of the year
Published on Dec 18, 2022 07:29 PM IST
Lonavla police to fine tourists who stay at popular spots after permissible time limit
The Lonavla police have sprung into action and are now imposing fines on tourists who stay at popular spots after the permissible time limit
Published on Dec 18, 2022 05:49 PM IST
Footfall increases at Pune airport; many flights for new destination getting cancelled
This year the number of air travellers has gone up to 28,000 (14k arrivals and 14k departures) in 89 flights. The number is matching pre-pandemic level
Updated on Dec 17, 2022 10:21 PM IST
After two-year lull, Pune gears up to celebrate Christmas with fervour
With the Covid-19 pandemic well and truly behind us, churches in the city are ready to celebrate Christmas with a lot of fervour
Updated on Dec 17, 2022 04:24 PM IST
Registration mandatory for adventure tourism activities in Maharashtra
For the safety of tourists, ‘Adventure Tourism Activities Policy’ is being implemented in the state and it is mandatory for individuals, organisations, service providers, campuses, resorts, etc
Published on Dec 13, 2022 05:42 PM IST
131 hectares of land acquired for Baramati-Phaltan-Lonand railway project
The new Baramati-Phaltan-Lonand single-track route is 63.65 kilometres long, with 37.20 kilometres passing through the Baramati taluka
Updated on Dec 12, 2022 11:31 PM IST
PMPML special airport buses to charge regular fares from December 13
The service runs on (to-and-fro) – Hinjewadi Maan Phase 3 to Pune airport, Bhekrainagar, Swargate, Kothrud and Nigdi.
Published on Dec 10, 2022 11:52 PM IST
Maharashtra govt approves Rs21cr to develop science and technology labs
The centres are located at Satara, Amravati, Kolhapur, Ahmednagar, Pune and Ratnagiri. All of these centres are termed Science and Innovation Activity Centres
Published on Dec 10, 2022 11:44 PM IST
Maha-Metro conducts trial run on underground section
The trial began at 3:20 pm from the Range Hills car depot using the ramp to reach Range Hills elevated station. Later, it covered Shivajinagar underground station before reaching Civil Court station.
Published on Dec 06, 2022 11:25 PM IST
Unseasonal rains impact strawberry arrival
The fruit has not only arrived late in the Pune market, the quantity and quality too is not up to the mark, according to traders and farmers
Published on Dec 06, 2022 12:12 AM IST