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CSMC unable to bear new water supply expense

Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Municipal Corporation (CSMC) is unable to bear the financial share imposed by the state government for implementing the new water supply project in the city.

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September 12, 2024
GUV MEETS POLITICIANS, BUSINESSES OF REGION
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GUV MEETS POLITICIANS, BUSINESSES OF REGION

REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT | Several politicians from the ruling coalition and the Opposition met Radhakrishnan to share their views

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September 12, 2024
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PIA screens domestic travellers for mpox

After India confirmed the first case of Monkey Pox (mpox) transmission, the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) established a 10-bed isolation ward at Naidu Infectious Diseases Hospital for suspects.

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September 12, 2024
RMD Foundation hosts free eye check-up camp in town
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RMD Foundation hosts free eye check-up camp in town

The RMD Foundation emphasised the importance of eye health at their free eye check-up and glasses distribution camp, held at Dhole Patil Colony, Gadge Maharaj Colony, Koregaon Park and Burning Ghat Bund Garden.

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September 12, 2024
Shekhar Singh approves waste-free schools & other projects
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Shekhar Singh approves waste-free schools & other projects

Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) Commissioner Shekhar Singh has approved various projects, including making municipal schools waste-free as well as creating awareness among students about waste management so that these students can inculcate the habit of waste management from an early age. Twenty teachers have been classified during today’s meeting of the PCMC.

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September 12, 2024
Ganesh mandals protest 17ft FoB
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Ganesh mandals protest 17ft FoB

Ganesh mandals in Pune protested against the Pune Metro administration, demanding the removal of the new metro foot over bridge (FOB) on Jangli Maharaj (JM) Road, which connects Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj Udyan Metro Station.

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September 12, 2024
Punit Balan group honours Swapnil Kusale
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Punit Balan group honours Swapnil Kusale

Punit Balan Group (PBG) has given Olympic Bronze Medal winner Swapnil Kusale a reward of 11 lakh.

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September 12, 2024
Crime Branch joins cops for an enhanced festive security
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Crime Branch joins cops for an enhanced festive security

Pune Crime Branch is actively assisting Pune City Police in maintaining law and order during the ongoing Ganeshotsav celebrations.

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September 12, 2024
PMC tanks at 18 ghats for eco-friendly visarjan
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PMC tanks at 18 ghats for eco-friendly visarjan

GANESHOTSAV | The civic body has made the necessary preparations for the Ganesh idol immersion across the city

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September 12, 2024
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NAREDCO asks for 5,000 slum redvpt projects

Says initiative will be a significant step towards strengthening public-private partnership

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September 12, 2024
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Panel orders developer to refund ₹21.6L to flat buver

Commission also awards 1 lakh for mental agony and ₹25,000 towards litigation costs

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September 12, 2024
4,000 displaced families to receive exclusive flats
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4,000 displaced families to receive exclusive flats

MULUND PROJECT | BMC staff to get remaining tenements

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September 12, 2024
Uber launches premium taxi service
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Uber launches premium taxi service

Ride-hailing company Uber launched a premium category called 'Uber Black' on Wednesday.

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September 12, 2024
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IIT to ensure quality control in cement concreting

The BMC has signed a memorandum of understanding the Indian (MoU) with Institute of Technology Bombay to ensure quality control in cement concreting works across Mumbai.

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September 12, 2024
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'Please tell us where the woman should go'

The Bombay High Court criticised the Mumbai police and state police for failing to take prompt action in investigating crimes against women and children, thereby giving an upper hand to the accused leading to their acquittal.

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September 12, 2024
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Bandra society gets HC all-clear

Court directs authorities to grant permissions for redevelopment of Kher Nagar Sukhsadan Co-operative Housing Society by Tristar Development LLP

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September 12, 2024
Political links in viral assault video case
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Political links in viral assault video case

The Neral police on Wednesday arrested a man for assaulting a motorist with an iron rod.

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September 12, 2024
Ganesh mandal ignored safety measures: Police
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Ganesh mandal ignored safety measures: Police

BMW HIT-AND-RUN | Officials admit they considered charging mandal members with negligence but refrained from doing so

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September 12, 2024
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BEST peon gets relief in 10-yr-old molestation case

While the woman narrated the incident before the court, she did not turn up during the cross-examination

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September 12, 2024
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Flight refund for Covid cancellation

Commission held that SpiceJet was guilty of deficiency in service by not refunding the ticket cost

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September 12, 2024
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NGO collabs with mandals for anti-junk food drive

Society for Nutrition, Education and Health Action (SNEHA) has partnered with local Ganesh mandals across Mumbai and Thane to maximise the public outreach for its campaign 'Jung Against Junk'.

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September 12, 2024
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Labourer falls to death from fourth floor

A 23-year-old labourer fell to death from the fourth floor, while working at a construction site in Matunga on Tuesday evening.

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September 12, 2024
Bappa devotees opt for eco-visarjans
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Bappa devotees opt for eco-visarjans

A whopping 1,092 statues were immersed in

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September 12, 2024
Mysore soc office bearers 'illegally' built clubhouse
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Mysore soc office bearers 'illegally' built clubhouse

Residents allege that it has come up on land reserved under DP 2034

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September 12, 2024
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Cat burglar caught with 13 phones, ₹92,000 cash

The crime detection unit attached to the Kashigaon police have arrested a notorious cat burglar, who sneaked into homes in the middle of the night.

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September 12, 2024
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Thane Ring Metro by 2029

INCHING CLOSER: Maha Metro to start tendering process; has already received nod from Union ministry; corridor will connect business hubs, cut emissions

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September 12, 2024
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CBI nets three CGST officials for bribery

Accused sought money in lieu of dropping the proceedings against a firm, says the complaint

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September 12, 2024
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With 'Season of Creation', city churches look to heal Earth

Catholic churches are observing September as the 'Season of Creation' to focus on the environment, life and the Earth's care.

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September 12, 2024
A whodunit with limited CCTV footage
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A whodunit with limited CCTV footage

The police said they will also summon the previous godown manager and other employees

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September 12, 2024
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HC questions prudence of girl in a POCSO case

ACQUITTAL | HC says no sensible girl would go to a hotel room with unknown man on her first meeting; sets aside conviction

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September 12, 2024