Pune

Pune civic body gets NGT nod to start work on riverfront project

Pune activist Sarang Yadwadkar had filed the application with NGT and objected to the environment clearance report issued in November 2019

We have received the environment clearance for the complete 44-km stretch, PMC release stated. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Updated on Sep 19, 2024 10:51 PM IST

Primary teachers to stage protest against Maha on September 25

The teachers are demanding cancellation of recruitment of retired teachers through new batch approval and contract method among other wrong policies of the state school education department

The school education department of the state government has neglected to resolve the pending demands of primary schools, students and teachers of local bodies, allege officials. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Published on Sep 19, 2024 10:49 PM IST

No DJ music during Eid procession in Pune, say clerics

In a joint statement, the clerics said that Eid-E-Milad procession will not include playing loud DJ music, dhol tasha and lasers

The procession will start at 8 am from Manushah Masjid. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Published on Sep 19, 2024 10:46 PM IST

ByNadeem Inamdar

Pune RTO special drive to check private tourist bus operations

Special squads will be formed to keep tabs on passenger seating capacity and fares among other things

Actual number of passengers, safety arrangements and whether fares are in accordance with state government instructions will be covered, says official. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Updated on Sep 19, 2024 10:41 PM IST

CMRS begins second inspection of underground Pune Metro stretch

The state government and Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Limited await official communication from the Prime Minister’s Office regarding the inauguration of the stretch scheduled on September 27

The Pune metro stretch from District Court to Swargate spans 3.64 kilometres and includes three stations — Budhwar Peth, Mandai, and Swargate. In February, a test run was conducted on the route that passes beneath the Mutha riverbed between District Court and Budhwar Peth. (HT FILE)

Published on Sep 19, 2024 10:36 PM IST

BySiddharth Gadkari

Ajit Ranade moves HC challenging termination as GIPE vice-chancellor

Ranade, who was removed from the V-C post on September 14, filed a petition on Wednesday for an urgent hearing. The matter is slated to be heard on September 22

Following his termination, Ranade expressed disappointment, calling the decision “unfortunate and shocking”. He highlighted his two-and-a-half-year tenure at the institute, during which he claimed to have made significant contributions that were disregarded. (HT FILE)

Updated on Sep 20, 2024 09:21 AM IST

Pune Weather and AQI Today: Warm start at 20.42 °C, check weather forecast for September 19, 2024

Check the weather forecast and air quality updates for Pune on September 19, 2024 here.

Pune weather update on September 19, 2024

Published on Sep 19, 2024 07:00 AM IST

Byhindustantimes.com

EY slammed over statement on CA’s tragic death: ‘Typical corporate response'

X users were not happy with EY’s statement on Pune CA’s tragic death. They slammed the Big 4 firm for creating excessive work pressure.

EY said in a statement that the company is “deeply saddened” by the death of a 26-year-old Pune employee. (Unsplash/lucabravo)

Published on Sep 19, 2024 06:23 AM IST

ByTrisha Sengupta

BJP leader Ujwal Keskar eyes party nomination for assembly poll

Keskar, who was once known as a staunch supporter of Gopinath Munde, has written a letter to party officebearers in this regard

Keskar was expelled from the BJP in 2009 after he unsuccessfully contested the assembly election as an independent against the BJP-Sena’s Chandrakant Mokate. (HT PHOTO)

Updated on Sep 19, 2024 06:46 AM IST

Former MLA Bapu Pathare, son join NCP (SP)

Pathare, who had earlier been with the BJP, is hoping for a ticket for the upcoming assembly polls from the NCP (SP). If he secures party nomination, Pathare is likely to be pitted against the current MLA from Ajit Pawar’s led NCP, Sunil Tingre

Bapu Pathare (left) and his son Surendra Pathare with NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar. (HT PHOTO)

Updated on Sep 19, 2024 06:42 AM IST

ByAbhay Khairnar

At 6.93 lakh, Pune Metro achieves record ridership during Ganesh festival

From September 7 to 17, Pune Metro ran extended hours, with services operating until midnight on most days, and even offering 24-hour service on Anant Chaturdashi on September 17 and 18, said officials

Metro trains were scheduled every five minutes, ensuring a smooth experience for passengers visiting the Peth area mandals. (HT FILE)

Updated on Sep 19, 2024 06:12 AM IST

BySiddharth Gadkari

Ganeshotsav: PMC collects 5.59 lakh idols, 7.06 lakh kg nirmalya

Over 3,970 civic staff were deployed to clean roads and collected 167 tonne of garbage from procession routes, including Laxmi Road, Kumtekar Road and Tilak Road

A family immersing their Ganesha Idol at a immersion center in Sadashiv peth in Pune. (HT PHOTO)

Updated on Sep 19, 2024 06:10 AM IST

Noise beyond permissible limits across city but MPCB misses key locations during immersion procession

On the morning of September 18, Holkar Chowk recorded its highest noise level at 112.5 decibels followed by Khandoji Baba Chowk at 110 decibels and Belbag Chowk at 109.2 decibels

The average noise level during the immersion procession on September 17 was recorded as 94.8 decibels. (MAHENDRA KOLHE/ HT PHOTO)

Updated on Sep 19, 2024 05:54 AM IST

ByGayatri Vajpeyee

SPPU allows blocked students to take exams

Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU) has decided to provide relief to students whose permanent registration numbers (PRN) have been blocked to appear for exams

Updated on Sep 19, 2024 05:50 AM IST

At least 10 drown to death in separate incidents across Maha during Ganesh Visarjan

In another incident in Ahmednagar district, two youths drowned in the Saklai Talab, Vilad village. The victims were identified as Ajinkya Navale and Ketan Shinde

he duo was helping immerse a household Ganpati idol when they drowned in the talab. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

Updated on Sep 19, 2024 05:52 AM IST

Emotions, protests mark 28.45-hour immersion procession

The duration could not be reduced much despite police efforts and mandals like Shrimant Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati taking out the idol for immersion early

The traditional procession, which began at 10.15 am on Tuesday from Belbaug Chowk, concluded at Alka Talkies Chowk by 3 pm on Wednesday, before heading to the riverbanks for immersion. (MAHENDRA KOLHE/ HT PHOTO)

Updated on Sep 19, 2024 05:48 AM IST

ByShrinivas Deshpande, Dheeraj Bengrut

On-record criminal opens fire outside Phoenix mall, arrested

During the police investigation, it was revealed that at the time of the construction of the mall, Shinde supplied a few labourers at the site

As per police, nobody was injured in this incident. Police said Shinde was earlier booked under IPC sections 324, 34, 392, 323, and 506 at Wakad police stations. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

Updated on Sep 19, 2024 05:42 AM IST

Sixth special round for Class 11 admissions begins

Education department on Wednesday announced the beginning of the 6th and last special round for Class 11 admissions for academic year 2024-25

Updated on Sep 19, 2024 05:32 AM IST

Jilted lover kills woman after she marries another man

PUNE A jilted lover killed a woman after she married another person in Vishrantwadi area on Tuesday

Jilted lover killed a woman after she married another person in Vishrantwadi area on Tuesday. ((PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))

Updated on Sep 19, 2024 05:28 AM IST

Primary teacher from Bihar arrested in Bavdhan murder case

Pimpri-Chinchwad police arrested primary teacher from Bihar and his friend for alleged murder of nursery owner in Bavdhan area

Updated on Sep 19, 2024 05:24 AM IST