CATEGORIES

MP Bhumre gives deadline for Dnyaneshwar Garden

\"The renovation and beautification of the Sant Dnyaneshwar Garden in Paithan is in progress. It should be opened for the tourists by January 26, and the administration should plan accordingly,\" directed MP Sandipan Bhumre to the officers. He was speaking during the review meeting of the garden work at the district collectorate on Thursday.

1.5 cr women take benefit of Mahila Samman Scheme

The Mahila Sannaman scheme offers women passengers a 50% concession on MSRTC bus fares

Fool-proof plan to embezzle money

CHHATRAPATI SAMBHAJINAGAR - Divisional Sports Complex fraud shakes city

Journalist receives Marathwada Bhushan

The award was constituted by the Marathwada Samanvaya Samiti, Pune, and was presented for Vinod Chavan's exemplary and exceptional contributions to education and social work.

400 new PMPML bus shelters to be constructed

In a significant move to upgrade the city's public transport network, Pune Mahanagar Parivahan Mahamandal Limited (PMPML) has announced the installation of 400 new bus shelters across Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad.

RETIRED PMPML EMPLOYEES PROTEST OVER UNPAID DUES

Pune Matters - Around 2,300 retired PMPML employees have been struggling since 2017

23rd Pune Int'l Film Fest Rescheduled

The 23rd edition of the Pune International Film Festival (PIFF) has been rescheduled; it will now be held from February 13 to 20. Earlier, it was scheduled to be held from January 16 to 23. This announcement was made by PIFF Director Dr. Jabbar Patel at a press conference.

Only 967 fined for spitting in public in 2024

Spitting in a public place is a punishable offence. However, fines are rarely levied upon the culprits. Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) data reveals that only 967 actions were taken against people for spitting in public from January 2024 to December 2024. In 2023, the PMC took action against 1,248 people, while in 2022, action was taken against only 138 violators. In 2021, there were 737 actions, and in 2020, 1,650 actions were recorded.

Direct flight launched between PNQ and IXE

In good news for Punekars, a direct Air India Express flight between Pune and Mangalore will begin today (January 4) to boost regional connectivity.

3 New E-bus Charging Stations To Be Established In Hinjawadi

Speaking to The Free Press Journal, Nitin Narvekar, Joint Managing Director of Pune Mahanagar Parivahan Mahamandal Ltd (PMPML), said three new charging stations for electric buses will be set up at Hinjawadi.

PMPML's maintenance woes continue

The Pune Mahanagar Parivahan Mahamandal Limited (PMPML) is grappling with a persistent maintenance crisis, with over 15% of its buses regularly off the roads and parked in the garage due to repair works. Recent data provided by PMPML reveals that in 2024, 15,719 buses experienced breakdowns, a slight improvement from 17,784 in 2023.

PCMC's 'Lighthouse Kaushalyam' empowers youth

In a testament to its powerful impact on youth development, the 'Lighthouse Kaushalyam' initiative has successfully secured 1,204 job placements in the 2024-25 period, solidifying its role as a catalyst for career advancement in Pimpri-Chinchwad.

Shinde Sena targets 35-40 seats

As the dust settles after the Assembly polls and the formation of the government in Maharashtra, the Mahayuti alliance has turned its focus to the upcoming local body elections.

River regulation zone: Greens say no lessons learnt

Even a decade after scrapping the River Regulation Zone (RRZ) in Maharashtra, no lessons have been learnt to safeguard the river banks despite a series of floods and flash floods in Kalyan Shil, Badlapur and Chiplun, environmentalists said quoting information obtained under the Right to Information (RTI) Act.

Bid to extort ₹1 cr from man in rape case

The Charkop police have registered an FIR against four persons for allegedly attempting to extort Rs 1 crore from a married man after having him arrested in a rape case.

₹96 L rly job fraud: Man acquitted for want of evidence

Case registered on complaint of a man from Nerul

Lokhandwala-Yari Rd bridge hits a new stumbling block

HANGING IN BALANCE - The tender was first issued in 2014; 48 mangrove trees need to be cut for the much-needed project

Modern Classrooms Land City Principal on NCSL Event List

The headmaster of Lion MP Bhuta Sion Sarvajanik School in Mumbai, Jagdish Indalkar, has been selected as one of the 55 leaders to participate in the national school leaders' conference.

Broker gets relief in SEBI case due to torn cover

Broker was fined ₹5 lakh for alleged violations; case dates back to 2014

Hi-tech ROVs to scan BWSL; first in 16 yrs

Costing ₹7cr, move aims to check underwater areas

2 Airport Staff Caught for Gold Smuggling

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) on Friday claimed to have busted a four-member gang, including two persons working at the Mumbai airport, instrumental in gold smuggling.

Once meant for city's safety, fire hydrants going extinct

Fire hydrants, which were once widely installed on the streets for the city's fire safety, are slowly becoming extinct.

Widow loses ₹45L to lure of medical seat for daughter

Complainant alleges that she met the frauds through an old acquaintance, who is among accused

Trailer crash throws 5 vehicles into Mithi

In an accident at the Dharavi-Mahim Junction early Friday morning, a trailer collided with vehicles parked alongside the Mithi River, throwing five vehicles into the water.

Man shot dead in Mira Road

A 35-year-old man was shot dead in the Shanti Shopping Centre area of Mira Road on Friday around 9.30 pm.

Matheran's ponies: Starved, wounded and ignored

PETA India demands replacement of ponies with eco-friendly electric carriages and immediate rehabilitation of injured animals to sanctuaries

Navi Mumbai hawkers threaten hunger strike

Stalled Permits And Rising Fury

9-Day Novena Begins at St. Bonaventure

The nine-day novena at the historic St. Bonaventure Church in Erangal beach, Madh, began on January 3.

Ticket-slash drives over 200% income on Atal Setu Marg

Per ride via Atal Setu Marg used to earn NMMT around ₹1,600, which has now gone up to ₹5,000 per ride

HC relief for 12 Kalyan-Dombivli illegal buildings

ILLEGAL FLATS - Home owners claim they were cheated by builders; court granted interim relief, allowing flat owners for regularisation