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Livestock census begins in district

The 21st Livestock Census will be implemented between Nov 25 and Feb 28 in the district.

Govt plans insurance law changes for unified licence, hiking FDI limit: Sources

Improving insurance penetration

Two cars turn turtles

Two cars turned turtles at the same place within 12 hours on Monday. Fortunately, no lives were lost, but traffic was jammed for hours.

Woman missing with daughter

A 20-year-old married woman, Vaishnavi Ram Wavadane, has been missing with her 2-year-old daughter, Aaradhya, from Ranjangaon (Shenpunji) in the Waluj area since last Friday.

Double murder over land dispute

The bodies of two men were found mutilated on the plateau of Salher Fort in Jaykheda on Friday, Nov 22.

Nagraj Manjule to receive Mahatma Phule Samata Award

Renowned writer, director and actor Nagraj Manjule will be honoured with the prestigious 'Mahatma Phule Samata Award' this year.

BAMU's graduation examinations start

Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University's (BAMU) and the affiliated colleges to the university's graduation examinations started in 234 centres in four districts on Tuesday.

Mahayuti dominates North Maharashtra

The Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) has faced a resounding defeat in North Maharashtra, with the Mahayuti alliance achieving a near-clean sweep by winning 33 out of 35 seats.

Tribal Development Department celebrates Constitution Day

The Tribal Development Department celebrated Indian Constitution Day with great enthusiasm on Tuesday, Nov 26.

Lack of demand cripples Khandesh cotton production

COTTON WOES | Only 1.5 lakh bales purchased in Khandesh

Make micro-planning for water projects: Gawade

WATER PLAN | The Commissioner chaired divisional meeting

Minimum temp drops to 9.5°C

The winter chill has set in Pune, prompting Punekars to bring out their sweaters.

'Aviation Safety Awareness Week 2024' begins

Pune Airport authorities have officially announced Aviation Safety Awareness Week 2024, marking the start of a week dedicated to promoting safety awareness among employees and stakeholders.

Woman's body found

The body of an unidentified woman has been found stuffed in two gunny bags near the Somatane exit of the Mumbai-Pune Expressway, police said on Tuesday.

Fadnavis is the natural choice for CM: Kunal

Tilak had earlier expressed his interest in contesting the polls from Kasba Peth Assembly seat

'CHUHA GANG' LEADER, 3 MEMBERS ARRESTED

In a major breakthrough, Ambegaon Police have arrested notorious criminal Tauseef Jameer Sayyed alias 'Chuha', the leader of the 'Chuha Gang', along with three accomplices who were preparing for robbery in the city.

Rasane pledges to turn Kasba Peth garbage-free area

Hemant Rasane, the newly elected Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA from Kasba Peth Assembly seat, visited several areas in his constituency on Tuesday along with officials of the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC).

Activists allege RRP can cause flood; PMC denies

BEAUTIFICATION OR DEVASTATION | River Rejuvenation Project receives environmental clearance despite residents' ire

NMMC officials at PCMC's SWM

Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) Commissioner Kailas Shinde and City Engineer Shirish Aardwad recently visited various projects implemented in Moshi under the solid waste management (SWM) initiative of the Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC).

FIR against 3 ex-employees for data theft

The Naya Nagar police have registered an offence against three former employees for allegedly hacking into the system of a Mira Road-based IT management solution and software development company and stealing valuable client data.

Missing man found hanging in Parsik Hill

A 22-year-old food delivery man who had gone missing since Sunday afternoon was found dead in the Parsik Hill area of Belapur on Tuesday morning.

Insurance firm to pay ₹60k for 'forged' policy

The Central Mumbai District Consumer Dispute Redressal Commission has ordered an insurance firm to refund the premium paid by an Arthur Road resident after finding that Birla Sun Life Insurance and a broking company acted unfairly by trying to sell a new policy instead of correcting the original one.

Man gets life for killing son in Aug 2018

A court sentenced a man to imprisonment for life for killing his son over the latter's refusal to address his second wife as mother.

17 robbers acquitted due to police lapses

The special Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) court of the Thane sessions court has acquitted a gang of 17 habitual robbers known for committing organised robberies due to police lapses.

Woman killed while crossing Bhiwandi road

A 63-year-old woman who was crossing the road died after being mowed down by a private bus in the Gulzarnagar area of Bhiwandi on Monday at around 2pm when the bus was heading from Gukzar Nagar to Bhiwandi.

For cop's wrongful arrest, state to pay ₹2L compensation

President's medal awardee cop arrested in 2013 for destroying evidence in a 2009 murder case he investigated

Hike in steel robberies during conveyance on h'ways; mafia blamed

Steel traders of Navi Mumbai have alleged an increase in highway robberies of steel during transportation that has been causing heavy losses to them.

Greens move NGT to save open space and trees at Pawane

Pleading to save a designated open space with a green patch of over 200 trees from being permitted for commercial development in a chemical zone at Pawane in Navi Mumbai, an environmental group has moved the National Green Tribunal (NGT).

Rise in respiratory ailments as pollution rises, temp drops

As Mumbai experiences a dip in temperatures, hospitals across the city are witnessing a surge in respiratory ailments, exacerbated by high levels of air pollution.

City sees this year's 55th cadaver organ donation

The family of a 47-year-old man from Ghatkopar, who was declared brain dead at Dr LH Hiranandani Hospital, donated his lungs and kidneys on Monday.