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Irrigation department directs PCMC to remove debris from Mula river

Published on May 04, 2025 07:46 AM IST

This is a serious offence. The illegal fill must be removed at your own expense. The riverbed should be restored to its original condition without delay and failure will attract action under the Maharashtra Irrigation Act, 1976, and other government directives, reads the notice

The notice issued on March 22 to the civic body stated rampant illegal dumping of debris and rubble near Pimple Nilakh crematorium. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

ByVicky Pathare

Leopards dispersing south of Junnar, expanding territory into human-dominated areas

Recent incidents reported from Shirur, Daund, Lohegaon, and even Solapur district have once again underlined the shift

Officials said there is now hardly any entry point left in Pune district where leopard presence has not been recorded in recent years. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Published on May 04, 2025 07:42 AM IST

ByGayatri Vajpeyee

New app to ensure transparency, accountability in MJPJAY scheme: Abitkar

Abitkar said a mobile application is being developed to closely monitor private hospitals empanelled under the scheme

A doctor listening to his patient's heartbeat with a stethoscope (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Published on May 04, 2025 07:38 AM IST

ByVicky Pathare

Sharad Pawar, Gautam Adani visit SPPU Science Park

Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar and Adani Group's Gautam Adani met at SPPU to discuss industry support and potential collaboration.

Adani and Pawar spent time at the facility and were informed about key initiatives, including the promotion of over 1,300 startups and funding support to more than 200 firms. (HT FILE)

Published on May 04, 2025 07:36 AM IST

ByGayatri Vajpeyee

Pune-Nashik rail project awaits state approval: Vaishnaw

The realignment has been carefully planned to avoid any interference with the Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope (GMRT), a global astronomical observatory supported by 23 nations

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw reviewed the progress of the under-construction underground bullet train station at the Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) in Mumbai on Saturday. (Hindustan Times)

Published on May 04, 2025 07:34 AM IST

ByNadeem Inamdar

Pune pregnant woman’s death: State govt grants ₹24 lakh for treatment of twin daughters

Tanisha Bhise, 37, was seven months pregnant with twins when she was reportedly refused admission at DMH on March 29 due to the family’s inability to immediately pay a ₹10 lakh deposit

Alankar police filed a case against Dr Sushrut Ghaisas of DMH in connection with Tanisha’s death on April 19. (HT FILE)

Published on May 04, 2025 07:08 AM IST

ByVicky Pathare

Pune drink driving crash: Mercedes hits bike near Wadgaon Bridge, pillion rider dead

According to police, the occupants in the four-wheeler, including the driver, were in an inebriated state at the time of the accident

The accident occurred around 4:30 am, police said, adding the four occupants - all postgraduate students of a computer science course at a prominent education institute in Pimpri-Chinchwad - in the Mercedes were returning home at Nigdi. (HT PHOTO)

Published on May 04, 2025 07:02 AM IST

ByShrinivas Deshpande

18 cops injured during agitation by locals against Purandar airport near Pune

Published on May 03, 2025 10:22 PM IST

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Muzaffarpur–Pune special train terminal shifted to Hadapsar

In a move aimed at easing congestion and operational challenges at Pune railway station, Muzaffarpur–Pune special has been shifted to Hadapsar

Published on May 03, 2025 09:02 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Pune police detain minor with country-made firearm

Upon frisking, officers discovered the illegal firearm and ammunition in his possession. The motive behind carrying the weapon is currently under investigation

A case has been filed at Bharti Vidyapeeth police under 3,25 of the Arms Act and sections 37(1) (3), 135 of the Maharashtra Police Adhiniyam. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Published on May 03, 2025 09:00 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

IMD issues rainfall alert for parts of Maha, Pune likely to experience light rainfall on May 4-5

A yellow alert for rainfall has been issued for north-central Maharashtra, Vidarbha and parts of Konkan between May 3 and 5

In Pune, we are expecting light category rainfall along with cloudy weather. The temperature is likely to drop by two to three degrees Celsius in the city, says official. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Published on May 03, 2025 08:58 AM IST

ByGayatri Vajpeyee

Police hold security review meetings with bar, lodge & hotel owners

In the wake of terrorist attack in Pahalgam, police are holding crucial security review meetings with owners and operators of bars, lodges and hotels

Published on May 03, 2025 08:52 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Startup Mantra: Taking off towards a cleaner sky

Pune startup SiriNor develops a revolutionary electric jet engine, aiming to reduce aviation's carbon footprint and disrupt the jet engine industry.

A week ago, SiriNor tested the capability of their proprietary electric propulsion system (for jet engines) in Pune. This engine is at Technology Readiness Level 6 (TRL-6) under the National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s (NASA) framework. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Published on May 03, 2025 08:50 AM IST

ByNamita Shibad

Unions allege exploitation of contractual sanitation workers at RMH

Many labour unions have raised allegations about ongoing exploitation of contractual sanitation workers at Regional Mental Hospital (RMH), Yerawada

Published on May 03, 2025 08:44 AM IST

ByVicky Pathare

Bits and Bytes: Know about startup and business news in Pune

In a bid to provide training in AI to the young girls for the economically weaker section, Rotary Club of Bibwewadi Pune has joined hands with HG Foundation, Serrala India and Pune Institute of Computer Technology (PICT) to launch the initiative titled ‘Asmita Next

UKG (Ultimate Kronos Group), the largest US-based private SaaS firm dealing in HR, payroll, and workforce management solutions, announced the opening of its centre of excellence in Pune. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Published on May 03, 2025 08:38 AM IST

ByNamita Shibad

Ajit Pawar inaugurates Parshuram Economic Development Corporation office

Deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar inaugurated the office of Parshuram Economic Development Corporation (PEDC) at Council Hall on Maharashtra Day

Published on May 03, 2025 08:36 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Hunt for elusive leopard continues at Pune airport; probe on in Daund baby death case

Leopard continues to evade capture five days into the launch of search operations on the premises of Pune airport; efforts continue for over 40 hours to verify the alleged involvement of leopard in the death of infant in Daund

Efforts continue for over 40 hours to verify the alleged involvement of leopard in the death of infant in Daund; leopard continues to evade capture five days into the launch of search operations on the premises of Pune airport (HT FILE)

Published on May 03, 2025 08:08 AM IST

ByGayatri Vajpeyee

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)

Published on May 03, 2025 05:12 AM IST

ByDheeraj Bengrut

Pune forest dept starts registration for waterhole census

Pune forest department seeks volunteers for May 12 waterhole census. Register by May 7 at wildlifepune@gmail.com.

The census will be held at various locations--Bhimashankar Wildlife Sanctuary in Junnar, Tamhini Wildlife Sanctuary in Pune, Mayureshwar Wildlife Sanctuary in Supe, Rehekuru Blackbuck Sanctuary in Ahmednagar, Great Indian Bustard Sanctuary in Solapur and Shrigonda tehsil of Ahmednagar district. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Published on May 03, 2025 05:08 AM IST

ByGayatri Vajpeyee

CM’s 100-day plan: PCMC secures second spot in Maharashtra

The evaluation covered 48 departments and various field offices, focusing on 10 key areas, including website accessibility, office infrastructure, grievance redressal, ease of living, investment promotion, and use of technology, said officials

As part of the state government’s initiative to promote administrative reforms and citizen-friendly governance, Quality Council of India (QCI) conducted the assessment. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Published on May 03, 2025 05:06 AM IST

ByVicky Pathare

Police summon NCP’s Ramraje Nimbalkar, 11 others for probe in extortion case

Notices summoning Nimbalkar and others were issued on May 1 by the Vaduj police, who are probing the case in which the woman from Satara was arrested for allegedly accepting ₹1 crore as extortion money

Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Ramraje Naik Nimbalkar. (Kunal Patil/HT Photo)

Published on May 03, 2025 05:02 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Trial run for Pune’s Hinjewadi-Shivajinagar metro to begin in September

PMRDA officials said that while the trial runs may begin by September, regular passenger service will start from next year

According to officials, land acquisition, permits, and tender issues caused authorities to miss the original deadline of March 2025. (HT FILE)

Published on May 03, 2025 05:00 AM IST

BySiddharth Gadkari

Rotational water cut in parts of Pune from May 5

Pune Municipal Corporation announces weekly rotational water cuts in several areas starting May 5 due to summer water shortage.

On Tuesday, Suncity, Dhyari, Manikbaug, Vitthalwadi, Samarthnagar, Katraj Rajas Society, State Bank Colony, Kondhwa, Khadi Machine chowk, Sinhagad College and Kolte Patil Society will face water cuts. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Updated on May 02, 2025 10:58 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent

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

As per the information shared by the Airports Authority of India (AAI) Pune, redevelopment of the old terminal will entail conversion of the existing arrival hall into an extended departure hall connected to the new integrated terminal building (NITB) via a corridor. (HT FILE)

Published on May 01, 2025 06:12 AM IST

ByDheeraj Bengrut

11-month-old boy allegedly dies in leopard attack in Daund

Shepherd family temporarily residing at farm in Dahithane village of Daund tehsil claims their 11-month-old baby died in leopard attack

Officials visited the spot in Dahithane village. Shepherd family temporarily residing at farm in Dahithane village of Daund tehsil claims their 11-month-old baby died in leopard attack. (HT)

Published on May 01, 2025 06:04 AM IST

ByGayatri Vajpeyee

Taste of Life: How ginger beer quenched thirst in Poona summer

Ginger beer was a popular summer beverage in Poona and elsewhere in the Bombay Presidency. Several accounts written by Europeans mention it as their drink of choice during the hot months.

There were several beer manufacturers in Belfast and Birmingham by the name of Charles Cooper in the mid-nineteenth century. Charles Cooper of Poona might have arrived in India from these two cities since they were known for their excellent ginger beer. (WIKIMEDIA PHOTO)

Published on May 01, 2025 05:50 AM IST

ByChinmay Damle

58-yr-old man breathes again after rare surgery following spinal cord injury

After being dependent on ventilator for six months, doctors have helped 58-year-old man breathe on his own again following surgery

Published on May 01, 2025 05:40 AM IST

ByVicky Pathare

Youth stabbed over parking issue

Group attacked and stabbed 19-year-old youth over parking dispute at Harkanagar in Bhavani Peth on Wednesday

Group attacked and stabbed a 19-year-old youth over a parking dispute at Harkanagar in Bhavani Peth on Wednesday. ((PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))

Published on May 01, 2025 05:20 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Three booked for violating tenant verification protocol

Loni Kalbhor police have registered cases against three house owners who failed to comply with mandatory tenant information submission protocols

Published on Apr 30, 2025 11:42 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent

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)

Updated on Apr 30, 2025 11:39 PM IST

ByDheeraj Bengrut

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This is a serious offence. The illegal fill must be removed at your own expense. The riverbed should be restored to its original condition without delay and failure will attract action under the Maharashtra Irrigation Act, 1976, and other government directives, reads the notice

Recent incidents reported from Shirur, Daund, Lohegaon, and even Solapur district have once again underlined the shift

Abitkar said a mobile application is being developed to closely monitor private hospitals empanelled under the scheme

Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar and Adani Group's Gautam Adani met at SPPU to discuss industry support and potential collaboration.

The realignment has been carefully planned to avoid any interference with the Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope (GMRT), a global astronomical observatory supported by 23 nations

Tanisha Bhise, 37, was seven months pregnant with twins when she was reportedly refused admission at DMH on March 29 due to the family’s inability to immediately pay a ₹10 lakh deposit

According to police, the occupants in the four-wheeler, including the driver, were in an inebriated state at the time of the accident

18 cops injured during agitation by locals against Purandar airport near Pune

In a move aimed at easing congestion and operational challenges at Pune railway station, Muzaffarpur–Pune special has been shifted to Hadapsar

Upon frisking, officers discovered the illegal firearm and ammunition in his possession. The motive behind carrying the weapon is currently under investigation

A yellow alert for rainfall has been issued for north-central Maharashtra, Vidarbha and parts of Konkan between May 3 and 5

In the wake of terrorist attack in Pahalgam, police are holding crucial security review meetings with owners and operators of bars, lodges and hotels

Pune startup SiriNor develops a revolutionary electric jet engine, aiming to reduce aviation's carbon footprint and disrupt the jet engine industry.

Many labour unions have raised allegations about ongoing exploitation of contractual sanitation workers at Regional Mental Hospital (RMH), Yerawada

In a bid to provide training in AI to the young girls for the economically weaker section, Rotary Club of Bibwewadi Pune has joined hands with HG Foundation, Serrala India and Pune Institute of Computer Technology (PICT) to launch the initiative titled ‘Asmita Next

Deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar inaugurated the office of Parshuram Economic Development Corporation (PEDC) at Council Hall on Maharashtra Day

Leopard continues to evade capture five days into the launch of search operations on the premises of Pune airport; efforts continue for over 40 hours to verify the alleged involvement of leopard in the death of infant in Daund

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.

Pune forest department seeks volunteers for May 12 waterhole census. Register by May 7 at wildlifepune@gmail.com.

The evaluation covered 48 departments and various field offices, focusing on 10 key areas, including website accessibility, office infrastructure, grievance redressal, ease of living, investment promotion, and use of technology, said officials

Notices summoning Nimbalkar and others were issued on May 1 by the Vaduj police, who are probing the case in which the woman from Satara was arrested for allegedly accepting ₹1 crore as extortion money

PMRDA officials said that while the trial runs may begin by September, regular passenger service will start from next year

Pune Municipal Corporation announces weekly rotational water cuts in several areas starting May 5 due to summer water shortage.

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

Shepherd family temporarily residing at farm in Dahithane village of Daund tehsil claims their 11-month-old baby died in leopard attack

Ginger beer was a popular summer beverage in Poona and elsewhere in the Bombay Presidency. Several accounts written by Europeans mention it as their drink of choice during the hot months.

After being dependent on ventilator for six months, doctors have helped 58-year-old man breathe on his own again following surgery

Group attacked and stabbed 19-year-old youth over parking dispute at Harkanagar in Bhavani Peth on Wednesday

Loni Kalbhor police have registered cases against three house owners who failed to comply with mandatory tenant information submission protocols

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

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