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Six-fold increase in milk collection

The Mission Bhagirath Prayas initiative, launched in 2022 by the District Council under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MNREGA), has achieved remarkable success in increasing groundwater levels in drought-prone villages.

2,583 Farmers Die by Suicide in Last 24 Years

ALARMING - Jalgaon Dist Admin Reveals Shocking Stats

Informants of unlawful sex tests to be awarded

District Collector Dilip Swami said the female birth rate in the district is very critical, with only 889 females for every 1,000 males

Beed Sees Dip in Murder Cases Amid Sarpanch Killing Outrage

2024 VS 2023 - Murder Cases Down From 64 in 2023 to 40 in 2024

District sees shift in temp

Days after single-digit temperatures persisted in several areas of Pune district, the city and those areas are now experiencing warmer days.

NCW Raises Concerns Over Yerawada Murder

The broad daylight murder of a 28-year-old woman in Pune's Yerawada area, where at least 20 people looked on in silence as her colleague attacked her with a koyta (machete), has drawn widespread condemnation.

WeWork Expands in City

As IT and other companies have resumed hybrid and work-from-office modules, the demand for coworking spaces has increased in Pune.

1 Ambulance for 120-bed Aundh Hosp

The ambulance facility at Aundh Chest Hospital (ACH) is facing significant challenges.

Yerawada Mental Hospital Extends Its OPD Timing

The Regional Mental Hospital (RMH) at Yerawada in Pune has increased its Outpatient Department (OPD) timing to provide better care to patients.

Empress Garden Flower Show from Jan 24

The much-awaited Empress Garden Flower Show Exhibition 2025 is scheduled to take place in Pune from January 24 to 27.

Suryachiwadi Lake blooms with migratory birds

The Bar-headed Goose, one of the highest flying birds in the world, has made an extraordinary journey across thousands of kilometers and has landed at Suryachiwadi Lake in Khatav taluka in Satara.

Dhayari Troubled Due to Traffic Congestions

Residents in several areas of Pune are troubled by heavy traffic. Areas like Dhayari and Narhe are no exception to it. The road connecting Sinhagad Road to inside Dhayari village and DSK Vishwa township is known for traffic congestion.

Real estate sector in city faces growing complaints

PUNE - Homebuyers troubled due to delayed possession, poor construction, and incomplete amenities

Nylon manja threat looms over Sankranti

As Makar Sankranti approaches on January 14, a festival celebrated for its kite flying, it remains a cause for concern among bird lovers and residents.

'Think before you click any link'

The police have alerted citizens to the rising threat of the ‘jumped deposit’ scam, where cybercriminals deposit a small amount into a victim’s bank account.

Preventing suicides: A call for mental health action in schools

Every time I hear about a death by suicide, my heart sinks and more so if it is a student. The death of a student in Oberoi International School on January 9 reminds me of the rising agony among the young in our country and also elsewhere!

AI-powered drones for Uttan coastline surveillance

The state fisheries department has launched artificial intelligence (AI) powered drones along the state's coastline in seven districts, including Uttan in Thane district to monitor illegal fishing activities and enhancing marine security.

Transfer of reserved DP roads to BMC

The Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) has decided to hand over the reserved development plan (DP) roads in MHADA layouts to the BMC.

Domestic help agent caught for knifepoint robbery of senior citizen

The crime branch has arrested two persons for knifepoint robbery at the residence of a senior citizen in Vile Parle on January 5.

Preservation of state wetlands: HC takes cognisance

RAMSAR CONVENTION SITES - Move aimed to ensure proper maintenance, conservation, & boundary demarcation of wetlands across state

Crocodile strays into pond, rescue op on

A four feet long crocodile strayed into a local pond, causing a stir in Pahel village, Mangon.

Shivaji statue sculptor gets bail from HC

Plea contended that Navy didn’t complain about the statue

Raising several questions about investigative lapses

IN FINANCIAL RUIN - Investors throng Shivaji Park police station to lodge complaints; asked to file a three-page form

Whistle-blower in HC for police protection

Mumbai-based chartered accountant Abhishek Gupta, 31, who claims to have exposed the Torres fraud, has approached the Bombay High Court seeking police protection, citing threats to his life.

2 SEEPZ suppliers on EOW's radar

Torres allegedly sourced low-cost imitation stones from SEEPZ (Santacruz Electronics Export Processing Zone) in Andheri, and marketed them as high-quality moissanite or precious stones.

Flyover without fanfare on Jan 14

Mith Chowky flyover will fully open without an inaugural ceremony to avoid any political tussle

US Resident's Account Made Joint; CBI Probing Kalbadevi Man

The CBI has launched an investigation into a case wherein the Bank of Baroda account of a man currently residing in the United States was fraudulently converted into a joint account with the accused person, a Kalbadevi resident, without his consent.

BMC seeks ₹400 crore CSR funding for Coastal Rd space

The BMC has invited an expression of interest (EoI) from private and public limited companies for the development of approx 70 hectares of open spaces along the Coastal Road.

Will clear police arrears: BCCI tells HC

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has assured the Bombay High Court (HC) that it will clear outstanding payments to the police commissioners of Mumbai, Navi Mumbai and Pimpri-Chinchwad for providing security during cricket matches. The amounts owed are Rs1.03 crore, Rs3.3 crore and Rs1.7 crore, respectively.

Body of senior citizen found at Gorai beach

The body of an unidentified 60-year-old man was found at Gorai beach on Friday.