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3-phase programme to enrol out-of-school children: PCMC

The Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) has launched a campaign to enrol out-of-school children. In July, the PCMC Education Department, with the support of volunteer organisations, began a detailed survey to identify these children. Principals were instructed to collaborate with volunteers to ensure these children are enrolled under the Right to Education (RTE) Act.

‘Apli PMPML’ App draws flak over missing details

MISSING INFO | The commuters have raised concerns over unavailability of important functions, like GPS tracking

Road rage: Man abused, car hit

In another case of road rage, an auto driver allegedly kicked and banged the car of a man who tried to overtake him in Aundh area.

Metro suspends parking deal for over-charging

Pune Metro on Monday suspended a contractor after he was found charging parking fees higher than the decided rate on the very first day of starting a pay-and-park facility at the District Court Metro Station.

Three-day event on science, religion and philosophy at MIT WPU

The 10th World Parliament of Science, Religion/Spirituality and Philosophy is being organised by MIT World Peace University (MIT WPU) from Oct 3 to 5, coinciding with Mahatma Gandhi's 155th birth anniversary.

Bhopal, Indore direct flights to start soon

In good news for Punekars wishing to travel to Madhya Pradesh, direct flights to Bhopal and Indore will commence from Oct 27 from Pune Airport. Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Mahesh Landge shared the update on X (formerly Twitter).

No alcohol detected in Hake's test

A day after being accused of consuming alcohol and verbally abusing Maratha protesters in Pune's Kondhwa area, it has now been revealed that OBC leader Laxman Hake did not consume alcohol during the altercation, according to a preliminary medical report.

Man held with marijuana worth ₹1.34cr at airport

The contraband was packed in vacuum-sealed packets and further concealed inside food packets

HC rejects pre-arrest bail plea of school chairman, secretary

BADLAPUR SEXUAL ASSAULT | Court dismisses argument FIR filed belatedly; says chances of evidence being tampered with and witnesses being influenced

Shah's visit hits traffic in SoBo

Heavy traffic congestion plagued south Mumbai on Tuesday evening, reportedly due to Union Home Minister Amit Shah's arrival at Malabar Hill via Navi Mumbai.

13-yr-old on way to school with father killed in accident

She was riding pillion with her father; the two-wheeler was hit by a dumper truck from behind

BMC rejects CM Shinde's road re-route directive

In July, High Court instructed the BMC commissioner to determine whether realignment was technically possible

Cop's wife booked for cheating fellow officers' wives of ₹82L

The Belapur police have booked the wife of a police officer for cheating other women, also wives of police personnel, of Rs82.28 lakh, in a bogus chit fund scheme.

Drunk caretaker assaults ailing man; cops begin search

Police allegedly took time to register an offence apparently due to jurisdictional confusion

MBVV cops return stolen goods worth ₹6.89 crore

The Mira Bhayandar-Vasai Virar (MBVV) police on Monday returned money lost to cyber fraudsters and stolen valuables worth Rs6.89 crore at a ceremony held in Mira Road in the presence of Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, Commissioner of Police Madhukar Pandey and Shiv Sena MLA Pratap Sarnaik.

Kudalkar hopes voters will reward his work

KURLA CONSTITUENCY | A reserved seat with a diverse population, Kurla has been plagued by lack of green spaces, congestion

Woman held for ₹400 crore Ponzi scheme

The Anti-Extortion Cell of the Crime Branch has made a fourth arrest in connection with a Rs400 crore Ponzi scheme.

Women see free bus rides as poll plank

In a recent survey carried out by NGO Greenpeace India, 94% of women respondents sought free, accessible and efficient public bus services. Titled 'Fare Free Future: Women's Perspective on the Public Bus Transport in Mumbai', the report released ahead of the assembly polls appeals to political parties to make free and safe bus transport a priority in their manifestos.

‘Can Malabar Hill reservoir be repaired without new tank?’

The BMC has asked the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee to evaluate the feasibility of repairing the Malabar Hill reservoir without the need for an alternative tank. Before reaching a final decision, the civic body also wants to compare the repair costs vis-à-vis the expenditure to build a new tank.

Citizens' group protests against co-op registrar

RESIDENTS' WOES | People from city, Thane, Navi Mumbai gather at Azad Maidan; pin hopes on new additional CS of dept

Pitru Paksha culminates with Mahalaya Amavasya

Hindus will observe Mahalaya Amavasya today (October 2) to honour and remember their ancestors. The day, also known as Sarvapitri Amavasya, Pitru Amavasya, or Pitra Moksha Amavasya, marks the end of Pitru Paksha, the fortnight dedicated to ancestors.

WR to operate 12 more locals from Oct 12

Ten trains will also be upgraded from 12 rakes to 15, given growing number of commuters, say officials

CM shunts Nair Hosp dean, seeks probe panel

CM orders a committee to probe the alleged sexual harassment by an associate professor

Defamation case: RaGa summoned

A court in Nashik district has summoned Congress MP Rahul Gandhi in a defamation case filed against him for his alleged objectionable remarks against Hindutva ideologue Vinayak Damodar Savarkar.

ED files prosecution complaint against Mandhana promoter

The ED has alleged that members of the Mandhana family siphoned off loan funds for their personal benefit

Pragya asked to appear before court

The special court hearing the 2008 Malegaon blast case has asked former BJP Lok Sabha MP Pragya Singh Thakur to appear before the court on Thursday failing which, the court would pass appropriate orders against her.

Oct 5: Modi's bhumipujan for pod taxis

In a significant step towards enhancing the city's infrastructure and providing sustainable solutions to urban mobility challenges, Prime Minister Narendra Modi would lay the foundation of pod taxi service at the Bandra-Kurla Complex.

Centre's nod for 8 new medical colleges in Maha

Colleges will come up in Gadchiroli, Amravati, Washim, Jalna, Buldhana, Bhandara, Ambernath and Hingoli

Seat sharing almost done, decision by Dussehra: MVA

Intense discussions are ongoing within the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) to finalise seat-sharing arrangements. According to MVA leaders, the allocation process will be completed by the start of Navratri, with an official announcement expected by Dussehra.

Shah promises Mahayuti in '24, Kamal Ki Sarkar in '29

Sensing unrest at many levels within the current Mahayuti ruling alliance in Maharashtra, Union Home Minister Amit Shah asked BJP leaders and workers to resolve internal differences ahead of the assembly elections.