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Ramkal Path project to boost tourism

The Union Ministry of Tourism has approved various projects across states to promote tourism, including the ambitious Ramkal Path project in Nashik.

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December 01, 2024
Mercury drops to 7°C in Niphad
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Mercury drops to 7°C in Niphad

The temperature in Niphad Taluka continues to drop, with the Agricultural Research Centre in Kundewadi recording a low of 7°C on Saturday, Nov 30, morning.

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December 01, 2024
Mahabaleshwar and Panchgani Offer tourists winter retreat
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Mahabaleshwar and Panchgani Offer tourists winter retreat

winter getaways

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December 01, 2024
Special Pune-Delhi-Pune train for literary fest
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Special Pune-Delhi-Pune train for literary fest

Union Minister of State for Civil Aviation and Cooperation Murlidhar Mohol, a Member of Parliament from Pune, recently met Union Minister for Railways and Information & Broadcasting Ashwini Vaishnaw.

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December 01, 2024
Sharad Pawar blames money & power misuse during polls
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Sharad Pawar blames money & power misuse during polls

On Saturday, NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar claimed that power and money had been misused to control the entire Maharashtra election mechanism, which was unforeseen.

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December 01, 2024
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Pune ranks low in Maharashtra health report

Pune emerges as one of the lowest-ranking districts, according to the recently released performance rankings for district health officers (DHOs) and civil surgeons (CSs) across Maharashtra from April to September 2024 by the Directorate of Health Services.

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December 01, 2024
Expressway accidents fall by 20%
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Expressway accidents fall by 20%

Accidents on the Pune Mumbai Expressway (Yashwantrao Chavan Expressway) have decreased by 20% in 2024, compared to last year, according to the Pimpri Chinchwad RTO.

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December 01, 2024
MoS Murlidhar Mohol dismisses CM rumours
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MoS Murlidhar Mohol dismisses CM rumours

Social media users speculated that Union Minister of State for Civil Aviation and Cooperation Murlidhar Mohol would be appointed Maharashtra's next chief minister by the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) top leadership, instead of Devendra Fadnavis.

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December 01, 2024
1.2k+ cadets march in NDA passing out parade
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1.2k+ cadets march in NDA passing out parade

MARCHING AHEAD The pass-outs of the 147th course—the Autumn Term of 2024—participated in the grand parade

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December 01, 2024
Ed Sheeran's live event in Jan thrills Punekars
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Ed Sheeran's live event in Jan thrills Punekars

British musician Ed Sheeran is all set to perform at Yash Lawns in Pune's Bibwewadi on Jan 30.

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December 01, 2024
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Teen raped with lure of ₹50

The Mulund police are hunting for an unidentified individual, who raped and impregnated a 13-year-old girl with the lure of Rs50.

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December 01, 2024
Piece of ceiling falls at ticket counter of Bhayandar station
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Piece of ceiling falls at ticket counter of Bhayandar station

The commuters, especially those standing in queue near the ticket counter of Bhayandar (West) station, had a close shave on Friday.

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December 01, 2024
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Minor among 9 rescued from flesh trade

The Anti-Human Trafficking Cell of the Thane police has arrested three people, including two women, and rescued eight women and a minor from flesh trade. The racket operated in the Uthalsar area.

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December 01, 2024
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Hosp guard hit over delay in opening door

A man has been booked for allegedly assaulting a security guard at Raksha Hospital, Malad, owing to the delay in opening the hospital door when he rushed his wife for treatment.

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December 01, 2024
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Cops outsmart frauds, recover siphoned ₹1cr

Acting swiftly on a complaint of a woman duped of over Rs2.5 crore in online trading scam, the Mumbai cyber police successfully froze Rs1.22 crore funds received in multiple accounts across various banks.

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December 01, 2024
HPCL retiree duped of ₹78L in fake arrest
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HPCL retiree duped of ₹78L in fake arrest

The 68-year-old woman from Borivali was cheated by frauds impersonating judiciary, law agency officials

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December 01, 2024
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Review SIC's erroneous orders: Activist

RTI activist Mehul Haria has flagged \"multiple errors\" and instances of alleged negligence by the State Information Commissioner (SIC), Mumbai office, in drafting and passing orders on second appeals.

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December 01, 2024
Mother, baby attacked over poop issue
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Mother, baby attacked over poop issue

In another incident reported on the same day, a man allegedly killed a drunkard to avenge week-old fight

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December 01, 2024
HOoABL buys US centre's landmark SoBo property
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HOoABL buys US centre's landmark SoBo property

Mumbai-based real estate firm House of Abhinandan Lodha (HOABL) has bought the American Center located at Marine Lines for Rs56 crore.

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December 01, 2024
Activists call for renewed push
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Activists call for renewed push

WORLD AIDS DAY | State's progress in curbing fresh HIV infections slows; experts seek stronger public-private partnerships, expanded outreach efforts

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December 01, 2024
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3 held for duping lk women with ration scheme

The Nizampura police have arrested three men for allegedly duping over 1,000 women by promising to give them ration for a year for Rs500 each.

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December 01, 2024
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Dumper mows down labourer in Kandivali

A 30-year-old man was killed in an accident in Kandivali (East) on Friday, November 29.

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December 01, 2024
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Crematorium closed for traditional cremations

The crematorium in Andheri's Amboli will be shut for traditional services from December 1 onwards due to repair work undertaken by the BMC.

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December 01, 2024
Paralytic Mathadi leader can drive after stem cell process
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Paralytic Mathadi leader can drive after stem cell process

New procedure offers hope to patients who cannot undergo traditional blood transfusions

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December 01, 2024
4 horses made to race on highway sent to PETA India
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4 horses made to race on highway sent to PETA India

Four horses forced to illegally race on the Western Express Highway in June were recently handed over to the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) under interim custody.

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December 01, 2024
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HC imposes ₹5 lakh cost on petitioner for frivolous plea

The Bombay High Court has imposed a Rs5 lakh cost on a petitioner for filing a baseless writ petition in a land dispute related to Kolhapur Airport.

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December 01, 2024
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ICICI Lombard found guilty of wrongfully rejecting claim

Transport firm awarded 75% of claimed amount of ₹2.5L along with ₹10,000 towards litigation costs

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December 01, 2024
Dharavi sports club in a mess
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Dharavi sports club in a mess

UNSPORTING BEHAVIOUR | Members allege mismanagement and lack of amenities despite hefty fees; original remit to develop local talent ignored

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December 01, 2024
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Seven-year-old drowns in pit in Kurla

A seven-year-old boy died after falling into a water-filled pit at ST Depot in Nehru Nagar, Kurla (East), on Saturday, according to police.

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December 01, 2024
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Crackdown on reckless driving: 689 drivers fined

In response to increasing complaints of reckless driving in the western suburbs, the West Region police zone has launched a major crackdown on offenders.

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December 01, 2024