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Citizens complain about chronic garbage dumping spots

Citizens in several parts of Pune complain of chronic garbage dumping spots and the Pune Municipal Corporation's failure to collect garbage regularly.

Another PMC official said that chronic garbage dumping spots are a major challenge when it comes to clearing the garbage as there is only so much the civic body can do when citizens continue to dump garbage at these spots. (HT PHOTO)

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Updated on May 27, 2023 11:01 PM IST

ByGayatri Vajpeyee

Moderate rainfall in parts of Pune, IMD issues yellow alert for May 29-30

The India Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert for Pune district and eight other districts in Maharashtra, with moderate rainfall expected on May 29-31 due to several weather conditions. Citizens are advised to follow department warnings and advisories.

Pune will receive moderate rainfall in several parts on May 29-30, said officials. (HT PHOTO)

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Updated on May 27, 2023 09:08 PM IST

ByGayatri Vajpeyee

Pune colleges excel in HSC exam

Fergusson College achieved 93.75% in overall results. The arts stream result was 94.81% while the overall science stream result was 93.27%

HSC results were declared in Thursday. (HT PHOTO)

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Updated on May 25, 2023 10:44 PM IST

ByGayatri Vajpeyee

Partly cloudy skies to provide relief to Punekars for next 48 hrs

Partially cloudy weather is expected in Pune for the next 48 hours, with a decrease in maximum temperature by 2-3 degrees Celsius. However, a rise in temperature is expected after May 28. The higher relative humidity level is causing discomfort to the citizens.

The sky is expected to be partly cloudy in Pune district for the next 48 hours. (REPRESENTATIVE IMAGE)

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Updated on May 25, 2023 09:59 PM IST

ByGayatri Vajpeyee

Genetic detection study confirms existence of a wolf-dog hybrid in Pune

Mixing of dog genomes into wolves and vice-versa can threaten the wild wolf population, disrupt the social structure of wolf packs, and further increase hybridisation rates, said the researchers

The Grassland Trust and NCBS found the existence of hybrid wolf-dog specie in Pune. (Siddhesh Bramhankar/sourced)

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Updated on May 23, 2023 10:22 PM IST

ByGayatri Vajpeyee

After NGT order, Satara admin identify 155 structures violating construction norms at Kaas Plateau

According to Ruchesh Jaivanshi, district collector, Satara, the issue is more about violation of construction norms than encroachment at Kaas and the administration is in the process of filing an affidavit in NGT

Spread over 1,792 hectares, Kaas Plateau in Western Ghats, declared a natural world heritage site by the UNESCO in June 2012, is home to 405 flowering plant species. (HT PHOTO)

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Updated on May 23, 2023 10:13 PM IST

ByGayatri Vajpeyee

Business-friendly green clearances must be eliminated: Citizens write to environment ministry

The citizens demanded that MoEFCC must eliminate business-friendly forest clearance, to safeguard the forest area in the country

Responding to this call, the Area Sabha Association Of Pune (ASAP), a citizens group which consists of experts and green activists, has submitted its view to the committee. (HT PHOTO)

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Updated on May 23, 2023 12:03 AM IST

ByGayatri Vajpeyee

Pune records second coolest May in the last five years: IMD

Pune is experiencing the second-coolest May in the last five years, with only nine days seeing above-normal temperatures. The IMD has issued a rainfall alert for Vidarbha in the next 48 hours. Some parts of the city are acting as heat islands.

As per the standards, 37 degrees Celsius is considered the normal limit for maximum temperature whereas 22 degrees Celsius is considered the normal limit for minimum temperature in May. (HT PHOTO)

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Updated on May 21, 2023 11:25 PM IST

ByGayatri Vajpeyee

Maximum tree plantations record good survival rate in the city

The ranges where plantation work will be undertaken include Pune, Daund, Baramati, Indapur, Shirota, Vadgaon, Paud, and Bhamburda

Last year, Maha-Metro planted 12,764 trees in PMC areas and 5,572 trees in PCMC. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

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Updated on May 20, 2023 10:37 PM IST

ByGayatri Vajpeyee

Researchers discover antibiotic to cure hospital-acquired infection

The World Health Organization (WHO) has acknowledged AMR as a complex-global public health problem and highlighted the need for a multipronged strategy

The antibiotic was discovered jointly by researchers of the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) in Pune, and Council of Scientific & Industrial Research-Central Drug Research Institute (CSIR-CDRI), Lucknow. (HT PHOTO)

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Updated on May 20, 2023 10:35 PM IST

ByGayatri Vajpeyee

Real-time noise monitoring system to be set up in Pune city

In the first phase, the board will set up two systems in residential areas that will monitor round-the-clock noise pollution data, said officials

The Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) will set up the first-ever continuous noise pollution monitoring system in Pune city (REPRESENTATIVE IMAGE)

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Updated on May 20, 2023 10:32 PM IST

ByGayatri Vajpeyee

Day 6: Hunger strike by students continues at FTII

According to the FTII Students Association, five students from the 2020 batch were expelled from the institute without prior notice

The hunger strike called by the students of the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) continued on day six. (HT FILE PHOTO)

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Updated on May 20, 2023 10:13 PM IST

ByGayatri Vajpeyee

FTII students protest against special screening of The Kerala Story

The students also chanted slogans and showcased banners saying FTII rejects RSS propaganda, and that the institute is not the place to spit out community venom

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Updated on May 20, 2023 10:10 PM IST

ByGayatri Vajpeyee

MPCB to restart its Star Rating Programme to evaluate industrial pollution

The Star Rating Programme was launched on World Environment Day in June 2017 to rate large industrial plants based on their emission

The sectors include cement industries, chemical industries, metal works, paper, pharmaceuticals, textile, sugar industries, and distilleries. (HT PHOTO)

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Updated on May 20, 2023 12:04 AM IST

ByGayatri Vajpeyee

Pune IITM begins work on phase 3 of ‘Monsoon Mission’

Focus will be on extreme weather forecasting and development of applications (apps) for sector-wise forecast requirements

After completing the first two phases of its ‘monsoon mission’, the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM) has started working on phase 3 (REPRESENTATIVE IMAGE)

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Updated on May 18, 2023 12:17 AM IST

ByGayatri Vajpeyee

Punekars get breather as mercury dips below normal, again

On Tuesday, Shivajinagar recorded a maximum temperature of 36.2 degrees Celsius while Koregaon Park recorded 37.4 degrees Celsius

After touching highs of above 40 degrees Celsius, temperatures in Pune city once again fell below normal levels, bringing respite from the sweltering heat (HT FILE PHOTO)

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Updated on May 17, 2023 12:07 AM IST

ByGayatri Vajpeyee

MoD to waive off Quality Assurance charges, Defence manufacturing industries to benefit

In a circular issued by the Department of Defence Production on May 10, this waiver will bring ease of doing business

The department has decided to waive off Quality Assurance (QA) charges levied by the QA agencies under its administrative control for the stores meant for exports. This industry-friendly initiative would make defence products cost-competitive in the global market. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

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Updated on May 15, 2023 12:25 AM IST

ByGayatri Vajpeyee

Western region comprising Maha secures best pass percentage in ICSE exams

According to the results of the Class 10 ICSE exams, girls have secured a pass percentage of 99.21% which is higher than the boys (98.71%)

In Pune, Vidya Pratishthan’s Magarpatta City Public School recorded 100% results. Hriday Pichholiya secured the first rank with 99.2% in the Class 10 exam (HT PHOTO)

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Updated on May 15, 2023 12:11 AM IST

ByGayatri Vajpeyee

Former SPPU vice-chancellor Ram Takwale passes away

Takwale taught Physics at Fergusson College and SPPU. He was vice-chancellor of SPPU between from 1978-1984, and 1988-1989

Senior educationist and former vice-chancellor (V-C) of Savitribai Phule Pune University ( SPPU) Ram Takwale passed away on Sunday. He was 90. (HT PHOTO)

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Updated on May 14, 2023 11:08 PM IST

ByGayatri Vajpeyee

Pune forest division records 313 animals, birds during annual wildlife census

According to officials, 22 species were spotted during the observation at 8 ranges under the Pune forest division at Indapur, Vadgaon Maval, Daund, Baramati, Pune, Bhamburda, Paud, and Shirota

The census is carried out at the watering holes across the forest range, where animals are most likely to be spotted as they come in search of water during rising temperatures. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

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Updated on May 13, 2023 10:28 PM IST

ByGayatri Vajpeyee

Maximum temp reduced in Pune, Koregaon Park records 40.2°C

The reduced temperature and humidity level has brought little relief to the citizens however, the dry weather is still causing uncomfortable weather conditions

The IMD recorded reduction in maximum temperature at various areas in Pune City. (Kalpesh Nukte/HT PHOTO)

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Updated on May 13, 2023 10:18 PM IST

ByGayatri Vajpeyee

CBSE releases class 10, 12 results; girls outshine boys in Pune region

The Pune division – which includes Maharashtra, Goa, Daman & Diu, Dadra and Nagar Haveli – saw a dip in passing percentage in both class 10 and 12 compared to the previous year and ranked eighth among the CBSE’s 16 administrative regions in India

The Class 10 examination was conducted from February 14 to March 21, 2023, at various exam centres, while the Class 12 exam was conducted between February 15 and April 5. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

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Updated on May 12, 2023 11:58 PM IST

ByGayatri Vajpeyee

Along with hot days, Pune city experiencing hotter nights

Currently, there is an increase in humidity in the atmosphere which is leading to a rise in temperature

On Friday, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) recorded a night/minimum temperature of 23 degrees Celsius at Shivajinagar which was the highest this season. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

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Updated on May 12, 2023 10:50 PM IST

ByGayatri Vajpeyee

Panel recommends setting up Marathi language university at earliest

The Marathi language advisory committee has recommended the establishment of a Marathi language university to initiate research projects, language awareness, and conservation programmes. The committee has also recommended promoting reading habits and making Marathi language teaching mandatory for non-Marathi schools.

The Marathi language advisory committee has recommended that the state government should set up a Marathi language university (REPRESENTATIVE IMAGE)

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Updated on May 11, 2023 11:26 PM IST

ByGayatri Vajpeyee

SPPU V-C interview to be held on May 18 and 19

Of the recommended names, 11 candidates are from Pune, while the others are from different cities, including Mumbai, Aurangabad, Nanded, Latur, Kolhapur, Raigad, and Jalgaon

The maximum number of candidates shortlisted is from the science stream, while others are associated with economics and public policy, distance and open learning, defence and strategic studies, and engineering (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

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Updated on May 11, 2023 10:42 PM IST

ByGayatri Vajpeyee

Pune sizzles at 40 degrees Celsius

Pune records 40°C at Shivajinagar, with officials warning of a heatwave in the coming days. IMD advises citizens to stay indoors and hydrated.

The city on Wednesday recorded 40 degrees Celsius at Shivajinagar (HT FILE PHOTO)

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Updated on May 10, 2023 10:55 PM IST

ByGayatri Vajpeyee

MPCB to use mobile vans to collect ambient air quality data in Pune

Maharashtra Pollution Control Board has launched five mobile air quality monitoring vans to expand monitoring systems and check ambient air quality in cities including Pune and Mumbai.

The Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) has brought in five mobile air quality monitoring vans to expand the air quality monitoring systems and check the ambient air quality in various cities (REPRESENTATIVE IMAGE)

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Updated on May 10, 2023 10:23 PM IST

ByGayatri Vajpeyee

Unseasonal rainfall affects annual animal census

Citing the wet weather, the Pune Forest division had already cancelled the animal census in wildlife ranges such as Bhamburda and Paud regions

A Striped hyena sighted in camera traps during the animal census. (HT PHOTO)

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Updated on May 09, 2023 11:03 PM IST

ByGayatri Vajpeyee

28,533 students to appear for state CET PCM group

Over 28,500 students registered for Maharashtra state CET 2023 PCM group exam, for first-year Engineering, Pharmaceutical, and Agricultural Technology students.

A total of 28,533 students have registered for the Maharashtra state CET 2023 PCM (Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics) group exam (REPRESENTATIVE IMAGE)

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Updated on May 09, 2023 10:51 PM IST

ByGayatri Vajpeyee

Temperature likely to rise in Pune in coming days: IMD

Currently, the city is experiencing two to three degrees Celsius below-normal temperatures along with cloudy weather and light rainfall in many areas

On Monday evening, the city received moderate rainfall along with thunder activities. (Ravindra Joshi/HT PHOTO)

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Updated on May 08, 2023 10:18 PM IST

ByGayatri Vajpeyee

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Citizens in several parts of Pune complain of chronic garbage dumping spots and the Pune Municipal Corporation's failure to collect garbage regularly.

The India Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert for Pune district and eight other districts in Maharashtra, with moderate rainfall expected on May 29-31 due to several weather conditions. Citizens are advised to follow department warnings and advisories.

Fergusson College achieved 93.75% in overall results. The arts stream result was 94.81% while the overall science stream result was 93.27%

Partially cloudy weather is expected in Pune for the next 48 hours, with a decrease in maximum temperature by 2-3 degrees Celsius. However, a rise in temperature is expected after May 28. The higher relative humidity level is causing discomfort to the citizens.

Mixing of dog genomes into wolves and vice-versa can threaten the wild wolf population, disrupt the social structure of wolf packs, and further increase hybridisation rates, said the researchers

According to Ruchesh Jaivanshi, district collector, Satara, the issue is more about violation of construction norms than encroachment at Kaas and the administration is in the process of filing an affidavit in NGT

The citizens demanded that MoEFCC must eliminate business-friendly forest clearance, to safeguard the forest area in the country

Pune is experiencing the second-coolest May in the last five years, with only nine days seeing above-normal temperatures. The IMD has issued a rainfall alert for Vidarbha in the next 48 hours. Some parts of the city are acting as heat islands.

The ranges where plantation work will be undertaken include Pune, Daund, Baramati, Indapur, Shirota, Vadgaon, Paud, and Bhamburda

The World Health Organization (WHO) has acknowledged AMR as a complex-global public health problem and highlighted the need for a multipronged strategy

In the first phase, the board will set up two systems in residential areas that will monitor round-the-clock noise pollution data, said officials

According to the FTII Students Association, five students from the 2020 batch were expelled from the institute without prior notice

The students also chanted slogans and showcased banners saying FTII rejects RSS propaganda, and that the institute is not the place to spit out community venom

The Star Rating Programme was launched on World Environment Day in June 2017 to rate large industrial plants based on their emission

Focus will be on extreme weather forecasting and development of applications (apps) for sector-wise forecast requirements

On Tuesday, Shivajinagar recorded a maximum temperature of 36.2 degrees Celsius while Koregaon Park recorded 37.4 degrees Celsius

In a circular issued by the Department of Defence Production on May 10, this waiver will bring ease of doing business

According to the results of the Class 10 ICSE exams, girls have secured a pass percentage of 99.21% which is higher than the boys (98.71%)

Takwale taught Physics at Fergusson College and SPPU. He was vice-chancellor of SPPU between from 1978-1984, and 1988-1989

According to officials, 22 species were spotted during the observation at 8 ranges under the Pune forest division at Indapur, Vadgaon Maval, Daund, Baramati, Pune, Bhamburda, Paud, and Shirota

The reduced temperature and humidity level has brought little relief to the citizens however, the dry weather is still causing uncomfortable weather conditions

The Pune division – which includes Maharashtra, Goa, Daman & Diu, Dadra and Nagar Haveli – saw a dip in passing percentage in both class 10 and 12 compared to the previous year and ranked eighth among the CBSE’s 16 administrative regions in India

Currently, there is an increase in humidity in the atmosphere which is leading to a rise in temperature

Of the recommended names, 11 candidates are from Pune, while the others are from different cities, including Mumbai, Aurangabad, Nanded, Latur, Kolhapur, Raigad, and Jalgaon

Pune records 40°C at Shivajinagar, with officials warning of a heatwave in the coming days. IMD advises citizens to stay indoors and hydrated.

Maharashtra Pollution Control Board has launched five mobile air quality monitoring vans to expand monitoring systems and check ambient air quality in cities including Pune and Mumbai.

Citing the wet weather, the Pune Forest division had already cancelled the animal census in wildlife ranges such as Bhamburda and Paud regions

Over 28,500 students registered for Maharashtra state CET 2023 PCM group exam, for first-year Engineering, Pharmaceutical, and Agricultural Technology students.

Currently, the city is experiencing two to three degrees Celsius below-normal temperatures along with cloudy weather and light rainfall in many areas

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