Water pipe bursts for 3rd time

DISRUPTION | The city receives 100 TMC of water through the damaged pipe

17 roads closed on 17 & 18, use only 'ring road'

In an attempt to manage crowds on Visarjan day, the Pune Police recently announced traffic changes and road closures that will be enforced in a phased manner starting at 7am on Tuesday.

Dagdusheth for early Visarjan

Continuing the decision taken last year, the Dagdusheth Halwai Ganapati of Pune will be participating in an immersion procession on Lakshmi Road at the early hour of 4pm this year too.

Husband kills himself

A fierce domestic quarrel between a Pune couple ended tragically with the husband driving off his home in a huff, sending his last location to his wife and then jumping into a river to his death, police said here on Monday.

Uruli Kanchan shootout case: 5 booked, weapons recovered

The Pune Crime Branch has arrested Dasharath Vitthal Shitole alias Bapu along with his aides who tried to commit a murder by shooting in the Uruli Kanchan area Saturday, Sep 14.

Mayurpankh Rath for SBRGT visarjan

The Rath has been beautifully decorated with electric lights

Pune Police deploy 7k personnel for visarjan

GANPATI VISARJAN | The security arrangement will involve police personnel, SRPFs, RCPs, QRTs and home guards

142 missing children reunited with parents

Lakhs of people thronged the heart of Pune city to offer prayers and seek blessings from Lord Ganesha during the Ganeshotsav this year.

Dedicated units for women & children

Pune Rural Police is set to establish dedicated units at police stations to address complaints related to women and children to provide a safer and more comfortable environment for them to report crimes.

₹10L stolen from check-in bag on flight

Unidentified people stole Rs10 lakh from a passenger's checked-in bag on a MumbaiJaipur Air India Express flight last month.

Ex-wife files case against Badlapur accused

The woman filed a police case against her former husband for engaging in unnatural sex with her

50-year-old evicted from rented flat

The competent authority under the Rent Control Act has issued an eviction order against a 50-year-old woman, Anjali Kumar, for refusing to vacate the premises after the completion of her leave and licence agreement.

Hoarding collapse in Mumbra

A massive hoarding collapsed in Mumbra Kausa in Thane district on Monday, an official said, adding no injuries were reported.

'Letter to societies is as per the rules'

NMIAL NOTICE | Owners to get opportunity to be heard, so building doesn't violate provisions

Saudi cleric panned for Eid-e-Milad comment

Indian Muslim groups have criticised a statement attributed to the Imam of Masjid e Nabawi at Medina, Sheikh Ali Hudhaify, that celebration of the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad has no scriptural sanction.

Right to education a statutory right: HC

Asks CEBS to grant admission to Chhattisgarh girl in the unutilised seats reserved for students from J&K

BMC plans zoo on 6.5-acre plot reserved for garden

Proposes changing reservation of the plot in Mulund

DRPPL donates to 250 Dharavi mandals

Keeping with the spirit of Kite Ganpati festival, the Dharavi Redevelopment Project Pvt Ltd (DRPPL) made financial contributions to 250 mandals in Dharavi, which carry out social welfare activities.

City all geared up for final goodbye to Bappa!

BIDDING ADIEU | Devotees all set for grand visarjan processions echoing with 'Ganpati Bappa morya, pudhchya varshi laukar ya'

Trying to cross road, drunk man hit by car

A 25-year-old man was killed after colliding with a car, while trying to cross the road under the influence of alcohol.

Kolis seek exclusive darshan after facing chaos at Lalbaug

They alleged that they reeled under a stampede-like situation during their visit to pandal on Sunday

Water supply disruption in Andheri areas

The BMC has announced suspension of water supply in parts of K-East and K-West sections from 8pm on Thursday (September 19) to 2pm on Friday (September 20).

Disabled clerk gets transfer of choice

Petitioner, who suffers 42% disability, sought transfer closer to home so that he gets family support

Girgaoncha Raja makes record as the tallest shaadu maati idol

The Girgaoncha Raja at Nikatdwari Lane has been certified as the tallest idol sculpted from shaadu maati or natural clay.

'Govt's failure to enforce PoP idol ban harmful for nature'

Despite strict guidelines to ensure that the Ganeshotsav celebrations adhere to green norms, this year's festivities were marred by violations of environmental regulations, asserted activists.

BMC's contest for best arrangements

To promote disciplined, safe and eco-friendly Ganesh idol immersions, the BMC has organised a competition for its employees on Anant Chaturdashi, which falls today (September 16).

Woman gets mom killed over curbs

Two days after a 44-year-old woman was found dead at her residence in Pardeshi Aali in Panvel, the Panvel City police have arrested her 26year-old daughter and her two accomplices for murder.

Pharma body asks states to begin process of admission

After a delay of almost two months, the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI), the apex regulator of Pharma education, has finally asked all states to begin admissions to pharmacy colleges.

Three new Vande trains

The number of Vande Bharat trains plying in Maharashtra increased to 11 as Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off three new services via video link from Ahmedabad on Monday.

No bail for singer in 2023 drugs case

The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act court has refused to grant bail to 25-year-old singer Priyanka Karkaur from Chembur, who was arrested on August 16 last year for being part of a drug trafficking syndicate.