Articles by Manasi Deshpande
63% of total active Covid cases in district are from PMC limits
By Saturday the number of active Covid patients had crossed reached 2,070, while in the district there are 3,275 active patients
Updated on Jan 02, 2022 08:46 PM IST
Land measurement of western ring road completed
PUNE The land measurement of the western part of the ring road to be constructed by Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC) is now over, according to the state government notifications issued on December 31
Published on Jan 02, 2022 07:36 PM IST
Covid vax drive gains pace, 1.84 mn doses administered in Pune dist in December
In December more than 1,844,000 doses were administered in the Pune district as per the data available on the Co-WIN dashboard
Published on Jan 01, 2022 07:15 PM IST
Genome sequencing report indicates spread of Omicron variant at local level
On Wednesday, Maharashtra reported 85 cases of Omicron variant, 38 cases of them are from community surveillance. Based on the report experts predicted Omicron’s spread at the community level. As per the preliminary information these 38 cases do not have a history of any international travel
Updated on Dec 30, 2021 07:49 PM IST
Operations of Wipro Covid hospital to be suspended temporarily: ZP
PUNE The Pune Zilla Parishad (ZP) informed on Wednesday that the operations of Wipro Hospital in Hinjewadi would be suspended because there are no patients
Published on Dec 29, 2021 11:12 PM IST
State issues guidelines to vaccinate 15-18 age group; we have enough stock, says Pune dist admin
Officials from the public health department said that the Pune district administration is in the process to arrange separate centres to conduct vaccination for the 15-18 years age group
Published on Dec 29, 2021 11:09 PM IST
PMC to adopt ‘wait and watch’ policy on reactivation of Covid care centres
In the last 15 days, the number of active patients in the city has been increasing. On December 13, there were 758 active cases; this number has now increased to 1,069 on December 28. Though active cases have increased, most patients prefer to be isolated at home, said, officials
Updated on Dec 28, 2021 08:45 PM IST
200 vaccination centres ready for 15-18-year age group, says PMC
PUNE As teenagers in the 15-18-year age group have been given the go ahead to receive the Covid vaccine from January 3 onwards, local authorities have started to assess the necessary requirements
Published on Dec 27, 2021 11:33 PM IST
16.4 million Covid-19 vaccine doses given in state till December 25
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Published on Dec 26, 2021 11:47 PM IST
Time-bound Covid vax programme for minors needed: Maharashtra state task force
Dr Sanjay Oak, chairman of the state task force, said that the majority of this age group should be immunised within one-1.5 months. He also emphasised the completion of the vaccination of the eligible adult population with both doses
Published on Dec 26, 2021 07:36 PM IST
States should take call on imposing curbs depending on situation, says Bharati Pawar
PUNE In the light of the increasing numbers of Omicron patients, Bharati Pawar, minister of state health and family welfare, government of India, on Saturday said that depending upon the situation states should decide whether to impose Covid induced curbs or not
Published on Dec 25, 2021 11:18 PM IST
Uday Samant inaugurates Maha faculty development academy
The facility is the only state government institution in the country to have initiated a structured institute for faculty development as envisaged in the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020
Published on Dec 25, 2021 08:17 PM IST
Natural calamities on the rise, Rs254.22 cr spent in disaster relief in Pune in 5 years
On Friday, Aaditya Thackeray presented the report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), impacts of climate change on Maharashtra and climate action taken by the government before the elected members of the assembly and council
Published on Dec 24, 2021 10:48 PM IST
Though Omicron cases are mild or asymptotic, its community spread should be prevented: Experts
As Omicron is said to be more infectious, according to experts, the fast and wide spread of the virus may prove challenging to deal with. So, it’s better to contain its spread at an early stage
Published on Dec 24, 2021 09:38 PM IST
Recruitment scam: 16 suspended, 22 chargesheeted by Pune Zilla Parishad
The ZP has also issued notices to 212 former Panchayat Raj elected members from the concerned villages
Published on Dec 20, 2021 11:57 PM IST
Globally valid certificates for organic products part of coop reforms: Amit Shah
Shah said that reforms such as amendments in the multi-state cooperative act, computerisation of Primary Agriculture Credit Societies (PACS), and coordination of pending policies for the cooperative sector have been planned
Updated on Dec 19, 2021 11:23 PM IST
Goal is to have mobile forensic science lab in every district: Amit Shah
The Union minister said that every state should set up a dedicated college for forensic science and affiliate such institutions with the National Forensic Science University
Published on Dec 19, 2021 11:19 PM IST
Bike-taxi, renting two-wheeler illegal: Pune RTO
The warning from RTO comes after many bike rental services which include popular transport apps have become operational in the city
Published on Dec 19, 2021 10:59 PM IST
Officials to plan home visits to speed up disbursement of Covid ex-gratia amount
The officials have also been instructed to help the kin to fill up the application on the website and verify submitted details
Published on Dec 18, 2021 10:21 PM IST
Plan is to target every village in Pune to ensure 2nd dose of Covid vaccine administered
As per information shared by the office of Pune district health officer, 64% of the eligible population in the district has received the second dose. To boost it further, health officials are now going to focus on the village level and prepare a plan accordingly
Published on Dec 17, 2021 07:33 PM IST
4 years after launch, ‘village of books’ Bhilar has 35 homes housing 30K books
The Maharashtra cabinet on Wednesday cleared a proposal to set up a ‘book villages’ in all the districts
Updated on Dec 16, 2021 10:37 PM IST
Crop insurance: Firms start payments, 35.81 lakh farmers benefit
₹2,061 crore has been paid to 35.81 lakh beneficiaries. Total crop insurance claims amounting to ₹2,756 crore by 47.66 lakh farmers were raised
Published on Dec 15, 2021 11:01 PM IST
Travel bug beats the Covid bug: Bookings at resorts for Christmas and New Year in full swing
According to MTDC officials, bookings at the seaside resorts in Ganapatipule, Tarkarli, Harihareshwar are almost full for the holiday season
Published on Dec 14, 2021 11:24 PM IST
Covid: Pune ZP sets up 2nd-dose drive to reach pending rural beneficiaries
Baramati, Daund, Indapur, and Bhor have administered second doses to less than 50% of the eligible population. Deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar said that if people don’t cooperate and take the second dose then a “strict decision” will be taken
Published on Dec 13, 2021 07:21 PM IST
Ex-gratia for Covid victims: 7,973 applications from Pune district
Of the 7,973 applications from Pune district, 3,915 are from Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) and 1,924 are from Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC), whereas 2,134 are from the rural parts
Published on Dec 13, 2021 07:15 PM IST
Junnar’s Shivneri Alphonso in race to get GI tag
PUNE Alphonso growers from Junnar Tehsil and Pune district administration have set out on a mission to find the difference between Alphonso from Ratnagiri and Shivneri Alphonso (mango grown in Junnar, Ambegaon Tehsil)
Updated on Dec 12, 2021 10:53 PM IST
Four tehsils in Pune district record below 50% second doses, says Ajit Pawar
In Pune district, Baramati (49%), Bhor (45%), Daund (47%), and Indapur (40%) have a below-50 per cent rate of second-dose delivery
Published on Dec 10, 2021 11:22 PM IST
E-registration of first-sale properties: software update to enhance process
The updated version of the software is meant to have new templates, a facilitated version for developers for verification and data integration with Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA)
Updated on Dec 09, 2021 10:26 PM IST
Why property registration at Pune sub-registrar office is a two-day affair
PUNE Crowding and long queues at the sub-registrar’s offices have continued, leaving citizens who wish to register property or register certificates related to other matters in a state of despair
Updated on Dec 09, 2021 10:23 PM IST
Road widening begins at Pune varsity road prior to construction of multilevel flyover
The crucial stretch of 240 meters, beginning from the main gate of Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU) towards Shivajinagar, is being widened by removing the two-meter cycle and walking track to create an additional lane
Published on Dec 07, 2021 11:43 PM IST