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Minor booked for ‘glorifying Aurangzeb’ on social media

Lonavla police booked a minor for posting an objectionable social media post about Shivaji Maharaj, leading to tensions and demands for action.

A case was registered against the accused under section 196 (Promoting enmity between different groups on the ground of religion) of the BNS and further investigation is underway. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

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Published on Mar 23, 2025 05:24 AM IST

ByShrinivas Deshpande

Prioritise local trains over express trains; pax travelling between Pune & Lonavla demand

Local train delays between Pune and Lonavla due to express train priority have frustrated passengers, prompting calls for local trains to be prioritized.

There are 21 trains from Pune to Lonavla and 21 from Lonavla to Pune; both travelling between 5 am and 12 pm. (HT PHOTO)

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Published on Mar 04, 2025 06:16 AM IST

ByDheeraj Bengrut

Sub-inspector dies by suicide in Lonavla

PSI Anna Gunjal of Khadki police station was found hanging from a tree in a forest patch at Shivling Point in the morning, he said

According to the police, villagers alerted the Pune rural police about the incident. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

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Published on Feb 08, 2025 07:22 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Constituency watch: Young voters want jobs, infra development in Maval

The exodus of companies from industrial hubs like Talegaon, Urse, and Takwe Budruk, amongst others, is a cause for concern for young voters

The contest here is between sitting MLA Sunil Shelke (in pic) of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) who faces a challenge from NCP rebel candidate, Bapu Bhegade, who will fight as an independent candidate (HT PHOTO)

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Updated on Nov 09, 2024 06:20 AM IST

ByVicky Pathare

Maharashtra polls: In Maval, NCP (SP) likely to support independent candidate Bapu Bhegade

Dattatray Padwal, head of NCP-SP in Maval tehsil, claimed that senior leaders have indicated support for Bhegade

The alliance rift became evident when the Ajit Pawar-led faction nominated Shelke, sidelining Bhegade. In response, Bhegade, who served as NCP’s state vice-president, resigned last week and announced he will fight as an independent candidate. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

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Updated on Oct 28, 2024 05:20 AM IST

ByVicky Pathare

47 casualties at tourist spots in Lonavla since 2017, most in drowning cases

Deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar announced measures to prevent mishaps. He instructed the administration to place warning boards to discourage entry of tourists at such risky places

On June 30, five members of a family were swept away in the backwater of Bhushi Dam. The mishap highlighted the issue of safety and security of the tourists at the water bodies. (HT FILE)

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Updated on Jul 04, 2024 08:24 AM IST

ByShrinivas Deshpande

Lonavla drowning incident: Two more bodies recovered, admin to tighten restrictions

Already there is a ban on entry after 6 pm at tourists’ places in forest department territory. We have ordered to implement it in a strict manner. If any officer is found showing leniency, then strict action will be taken, says official

Five people including four children and a woman drowned in a water body near Bhushi Dam in Lonavala on Sunday afternoon. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

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Updated on Jul 02, 2024 08:24 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Five, including 4 children, drown at Bhushi Dam in Lonavala near Mumbai

On Sunday, family members of Liyaqat Ansari and Yunus Khan from Hadapsar, Pune, planned a visit to Bhushi Dam.

After the onset of the monsoon in the area, Police warned tourists to be cautious while visiting Bhushi Dam. (HT PHOTO)

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Updated on Jul 01, 2024 07:27 AM IST

ByShrinivas Deshpande

Pune forest department increases vigilance amid poaching threat

Additional teams have been deployed for night patrolling in the forest area, said officials from Pune forest division

In Pune, poaching is the biggest wildlife safety threat after road accidents. Animals from the deer family are the most vulnerable to poaching. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

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Published on Mar 30, 2024 09:38 PM IST

ByGayatri Vajpeyee

Police seek information from college after parents allege daughter ragged by seniors

Following the complaint from the parents on March 26, Lonavla rural police have written to the college administration seeking a detailed response over the issue

The student’s parents in the complaint sought action against the culprits alleging that their daughter was ragged for the last two to three months. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

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Updated on Mar 27, 2024 06:44 AM IST

ByNadeem Inamdar

IT professional drowns in Pavana dam

Over the weekend, Upadhayay and his three friends went to Lonavla and ventured into dam waters on Sunday at around 1.30 pm

Immediately after the incident, a team of local police, along with a local trekkers group rushed to the spot and initiated a search operation. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

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Updated on Feb 26, 2024 06:08 AM IST

ByShrinivas Deshpande

As Maratha march crowd swells in Pune, CM urges not to stage demonstrations for quota demand

Shinde’s assurance came on a day when the march led by Jarange-Patil and supporters passed through Pune and are on their way to Mumbai to launch a protest on January 26

Speaking about the ongoing survey by the State Commission for Backward Classes to assess the social, economic and educational backwardness of the Maratha community, Shinde said 1.5 lakh people are working in three shifts. (SHANKAR NARAYAN/ HT PHOTO)

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Updated on Jan 25, 2024 06:06 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Locals in Lonavla stage protest, stop Deccan Queen train for over 20 mins

Protesting locals demanded that the long-distance and Vande Bharat trains should be stopped at Lonavla station

One of the major demands of protesting locals was - Pune-Lonavla local trains should start between 11 am and 3 pm. (HT FILE)

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Published on Jan 12, 2024 10:34 PM IST

ByDheeraj Bengrut

Passengers suffer after cancellation of local trains on Pune Lonavla route

As there was a line blockage on the route, the repair work was done on an immediate basis by the railway workers

Owing to long weekends, the Pune Mumbai expressway witnessed traffic congestion. (HT PHOTO)

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Updated on Dec 26, 2023 05:40 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Department struggles to protect private forest lands from former owners

The Pune forest department, comprising Pune and Junnar divisions, is facing about 180 legal disputes on ownership of over one-fourth of its private forest land ranging between 2,800 and 3,000 hectares

As per the official data, the forest department holds 11,495 hectares of private forest land with the highest 4365.89 hectares in Maval tehsil followed by 3,722 hectares in Mulshi tehsil. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

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Updated on Nov 23, 2023 09:42 AM IST

ByGayatri Vajpeyee

Many Punekars enjoyed Diwali holidays at tourist destinations

The extended weekend starting November 11 saw Punekars making plans to visit tourist spots including Mahabaleshwar, Lonavla, Kolhapur, Konkan and the various forts in Pune district

Many people visited old Mahabaleshwar to soak in the scenic beauty of Bhushi Dam and other places. (HT FILE PHOTO)

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Published on Nov 16, 2023 10:25 PM IST

ByDheeraj Bengrut

3 dead, 3 injured as container collides with bikes in Lonavla

The police have booked container driver Sanjay Mandal (35), a resident of Nhava Sheva in Navi Mumbai, who originally hails from West Bengal

According to Lonavla city police, a container carrying bananas from Solapur was headed towards the Agricultural Produce Market Committee (APMC) in Vashi at Navi Mumbai. (HT PHOTO)

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Updated on Nov 12, 2023 06:38 AM IST

ByShrinivas Deshpande

Tourists complain about illegal fees charged by locals at Tamhini, Lonavla

Many tourists have raised this issue with the authorities; however, no formal complaint was registered by the department

Local villagers, and farmers who own private properties near the forest area, were asking for money from the tourists (HT PHOTO)

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Published on Sep 19, 2023 11:40 PM IST

ByGayatri Vajpeyee

Film personalities flag ‘double toll collection’ at Lonavla on Expressway

Recently, Marathi actor-poet Kishore Kadam, and actress Rujuta Deshmukh claimed to have been subjected to “double toll” on the Pune-Mumbai expressway at Lonavla entry and exit point

As per the revised rates, toll for cars between Pune and Mumbai from April 1 is <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>320 although <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>240 is charged for limited distance as one exits the expressway before reaching the two cities. (HT PHOTO)

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Updated on Aug 30, 2023 11:30 PM IST

ByDheeraj Bengrut

Ghat areas receive good rainfall

Moderate rainfall was reported in Pune, Lonavla, and Mulshi areas in the last 24 hours. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) recorded 1mm rainfall in Pune city. Lonavla and Lavasa recorded 28.5mm and 28mm rainfall respectively. The IMD has forecasted a gradual rise in rainfall in the coming days.

Shilpa Apte, meteorologist, weather forecasting division, IMD Pune, said, “Currently a trough lies from south Maharashtra to Kerala coast. (HT PHOTO)

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Updated on Jul 14, 2023 11:52 PM IST

ByGayatri Vajpeyee

Two Mumbai tourists drown in Lonavla quarry

In his complaint, Sawant stated that when they reached the quarry near Manashakti Kendra, he saw that crowd had gathered and his friends were drowning. Locals helped with rescue them

Due to monsoon, there was a huge crowd of tourists in Lonavla over the weekend. (HT PHOTO)

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Updated on Jul 10, 2023 12:24 AM IST

ByShrinivas Deshpande

Mumbai youth feared drowned in Pavana dam

According to authorities, the group travelled to Lonavla over the weekend and had reserved a private villa. On Sunday morning

The search was launched in collaboration with Shiv Durga Mitra Mandal Lonavla and Vanya Jiv Rakshak Sanstha. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

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Updated on Apr 23, 2023 10:37 PM IST

ByShrinivas Deshpande

MSRDC identifies two new halting spots on Pune-Mumbai Expressway

The decision comes after careful consideration and planning to address the increasing demand for rest areas and amenities on the popular expressway that connects Pune and Mumbai

According to officials, currently there are only two halting spaces, one on each side at the food malls. (KALPESH NUKTE/ HT PHOTO)

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Updated on Apr 17, 2023 11:48 PM IST

ByShrinivas Deshpande

Passengers raise complaints about local train services

There are 20 racks of local trains with Pune railway division with 40 daily schedules between Pune and Lonavla. The first local starts from Pune railway station at 4.45 am

The first class coach passengers of Pune Lonavla local trains have complained of damaged seats and ticketless travellers prompting railways authorities to carry out surprise checks. (HT PHOTO)

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Updated on Apr 12, 2023 11:27 PM IST

ByDheeraj Bengrut

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Lonavla police booked a minor for posting an objectionable social media post about Shivaji Maharaj, leading to tensions and demands for action.

Local train delays between Pune and Lonavla due to express train priority have frustrated passengers, prompting calls for local trains to be prioritized.

PSI Anna Gunjal of Khadki police station was found hanging from a tree in a forest patch at Shivling Point in the morning, he said

The exodus of companies from industrial hubs like Talegaon, Urse, and Takwe Budruk, amongst others, is a cause for concern for young voters

Dattatray Padwal, head of NCP-SP in Maval tehsil, claimed that senior leaders have indicated support for Bhegade

Deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar announced measures to prevent mishaps. He instructed the administration to place warning boards to discourage entry of tourists at such risky places

Already there is a ban on entry after 6 pm at tourists’ places in forest department territory. We have ordered to implement it in a strict manner. If any officer is found showing leniency, then strict action will be taken, says official

On Sunday, family members of Liyaqat Ansari and Yunus Khan from Hadapsar, Pune, planned a visit to Bhushi Dam.

Additional teams have been deployed for night patrolling in the forest area, said officials from Pune forest division

Following the complaint from the parents on March 26, Lonavla rural police have written to the college administration seeking a detailed response over the issue

Over the weekend, Upadhayay and his three friends went to Lonavla and ventured into dam waters on Sunday at around 1.30 pm

Shinde’s assurance came on a day when the march led by Jarange-Patil and supporters passed through Pune and are on their way to Mumbai to launch a protest on January 26

Protesting locals demanded that the long-distance and Vande Bharat trains should be stopped at Lonavla station

As there was a line blockage on the route, the repair work was done on an immediate basis by the railway workers

The Pune forest department, comprising Pune and Junnar divisions, is facing about 180 legal disputes on ownership of over one-fourth of its private forest land ranging between 2,800 and 3,000 hectares

The extended weekend starting November 11 saw Punekars making plans to visit tourist spots including Mahabaleshwar, Lonavla, Kolhapur, Konkan and the various forts in Pune district

The police have booked container driver Sanjay Mandal (35), a resident of Nhava Sheva in Navi Mumbai, who originally hails from West Bengal

Many tourists have raised this issue with the authorities; however, no formal complaint was registered by the department

Recently, Marathi actor-poet Kishore Kadam, and actress Rujuta Deshmukh claimed to have been subjected to “double toll” on the Pune-Mumbai expressway at Lonavla entry and exit point

In his complaint, Sawant stated that when they reached the quarry near Manashakti Kendra, he saw that crowd had gathered and his friends were drowning. Locals helped with rescue them

According to authorities, the group travelled to Lonavla over the weekend and had reserved a private villa. On Sunday morning

The decision comes after careful consideration and planning to address the increasing demand for rest areas and amenities on the popular expressway that connects Pune and Mumbai

There are 20 racks of local trains with Pune railway division with 40 daily schedules between Pune and Lonavla. The first local starts from Pune railway station at 4.45 am

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