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Central govt issues guidelines for GBS management in Maharashtra

Published on Feb 07, 2025 08:08 AM IST

Pune district since January 2025, has reported a GBS outbreak with over 170 cases of GBS (132 confirmed) and 5 suspected deaths

Dr Nina Borade, health chief of Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC), said, most of the treatment protocols are already being followed by us while treating the suspected and confirmed GBS patients. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)
ByVicky Pathare

With Centre dragging feet over leopard sterilisation, forest dept focuses on raising awareness

With no action taken by Centre on leopard sterilisation project, Maharashtra forest department has been forced to put more efforts into raising awareness about human-leopard conflict in Pune district

With no action taken by Centre on leopard sterilisation project, Maharashtra forest department has been forced to put more efforts into raising awareness about human-leopard conflict in Pune district. (HT FILE)
Published on Feb 07, 2025 08:06 AM IST

Traffic police impose ban on heavy vehicles to decongest Pune city

In view of traffic congestion and accidental deaths, Pune traffic police have imposed ban on heavy vehicles on city roads

In view of traffic congestion and accidental deaths, Pune traffic police have imposed ban on heavy vehicles on city roads. ((PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))
Published on Feb 07, 2025 07:48 AM IST
ByNadeem Inamdar

TechVision 2025: Students from govt schools unveil ‘Smart Wheelchair’

A ‘Smart Wheelchair’ stood out among technological innovations showcased at TechVision 2025 held at Savitribai Phule Pune University on Thursday

A ‘Smart Wheelchair’ stood out among technological innovations showcased at TechVision 2025 held at Savitribai Phule Pune University on Thursday. (HT)
Published on Feb 07, 2025 07:20 AM IST

Pune Weather and AQI Today: Warm start at 20.39 °C, check weather forecast for February 7, 2025

Check the weather forecast and air quality updates for Pune on February 7, 2025 here.

Pune weather update on February 07, 2025
Published on Feb 07, 2025 07:00 AM IST

Actor Rahul Solapurkar resigns as BORI trustee amid controversy over remarks on Shivaji Maharaj

In a podcast recently Solapurkar said that Shivaji Maharaj, the iconic 17th century warrior king, escaped from Agra Fort by ‘bribing’ Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb’s officials, and not by concealing himself in a basket of sweets as per the popular account

Solapurkar, known for his work in Marathi films and television, gained popularity for his portrayal of Shahu Maharaj in the series Rajarshi Shahu. (SOURCED)
Published on Feb 07, 2025 06:12 AM IST

MCOCA also can be slapped against those who trouble, harass industries: CM directs police

His direction came on Thursday in the wake of repeated complaints by industries about alleged harassment in various parts of Pune district

NIBE Limited, which is into manufacturing critical systems for the defence sector, inaugurated its Missiles Complex and Precision Machining (Small Arms Complex) facility in Pune on Thursday in the presence of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and his deputy Ajit Pawar. (HT PHOTO)
Published on Feb 07, 2025 06:06 AM IST

Pune GBS: PMC to form SOPs after 19 RO plants sealed for supplying contaminated water

Pune Municipal Corporation to create SOPs for RO plants after 19 were sealed due to E. coli contamination, posing public health risks.

PMC will soon form SOPs for RO plants across the city as officials sealed 19 plants. (HT)
Published on Feb 06, 2025 09:08 AM IST
ByVicky Pathare

NIV finds C. jejuni in water samples of Pune’s Kirkatwadi area

Consumption of water and food contaminated with C. jejuni can cause bacterial infection and may trigger acute autoimmune sequelae including GBS, a rare neurological disorder

Pune district has reported a GBS outbreak with the most number of cases being reported in areas along the Sinhagad Road such as Nanded Village, Kirkitwadi, Dhayari and DSK Vishwa. According to the state health department, around 70 per cent of the cases have been reported from these areas. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)
Published on Feb 06, 2025 07:30 AM IST
ByVicky Pathare

More healthy individuals without comorbidities affected by GBS

Analysis of 163 (both confirmed and suspected) cases of GBS has revealed that around 67% or 110 patients undergoing treatment for GBS do not have any comorbidities and are healthy individuals

As such, public health officials have urged even healthy individuals without any morbidities to strictly follow precautions. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)
Published on Feb 06, 2025 07:22 AM IST
ByVicky Pathare

Supply of untreated dam water raises concerns, small purification plant proposed

According to civic officials, a water purification plant with a capacity of one million litres per day (MLD) is being considered for these areas

Prithviraj said that while GBS cases have been reported before, the sudden rise in cases is being investigated. NIV has recommended collecting larger water samples—two litres instead of 100 millilitres—and storing them for longer durations. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)
Published on Feb 06, 2025 07:20 AM IST

MLA Patil requests 150 crore from deputy CM to ease Kothrud traffic

As per the PMC road department officials, there are more than 50 missing links located in Kothrud constituency, including Kothrud, Baner, Pashan, Sutarwadi, Warje and Karve Road areas

Kothrud MLA Chandrakant Patil met deputy chief Minister and finance minister Ajit Pawar at Mantralaya on Wednesday. (HT PHOTO)
Published on Feb 06, 2025 07:14 AM IST

Poet-saint Tukaram’s descendant Shirish More Maharaj dies by suicide 

Vikram Bansode, senior police inspector at Dehu Road Police station said, prima facie, it seems that he died due to financial stress, and we are discussing with his family members to get more details about it

More had recently got engaged and planned to marry his fiancée on February 20. During the inquiry, authorities discovered a suicide note, wherein he asked his friends to help his parents repay <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>32 lakh loan.  (HT PHOTO)
Published on Feb 06, 2025 07:06 AM IST

When ants compelled the British in Poona to safeguard their eatables

Until at least the middle of the last century, Poona battled various insects, especially bedbugs and ants

The first systematic study of ants in Poona was carried out by Col WH Sykes. (HT PHOTO)
Published on Feb 06, 2025 07:02 AM IST
ByChinmay Damle

Pune Weather and AQI Today: Warm start at 19.82 °C, check weather forecast for February 6, 2025

Check the weather forecast and air quality updates for Pune on February 6, 2025 here.

Pune weather update on February 06, 2025
Published on Feb 06, 2025 07:00 AM IST

More than 250 fall ill due to suspected food poisoning

About 50 persons were undergoing treatment at hospital at Shirol at present and the condition of all of them was said to be stable, said an official of Kurundwad police station

A fair had been organised at Shivnakwadi village on Tuesday where ‘kheer’, a sweet preparation made from milk, was served as ‘prasad (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)
Published on Feb 06, 2025 06:48 AM IST

FIR against 12 over assault on stand-up comedian in Solapur over comments aimed at Sushilkumar Shinde’s grandson  

More was summoned by the Solapur police to record his statement, but he did not turn up, the official said

Police subsequently registered a case on a complaint by the owner of the restaurant where More had performed.  (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)
Published on Feb 06, 2025 06:46 AM IST

Tax inspector held for bribery

पुणे जीएसटी कार्यालय में एक कर निरीक्षक ₹5,000 की रिश्वत लेते हुए पकड़ा गया, क्लाइंट का जीएसटी नंबर बहाल करने के लिए। आरोपी तुषार कुमार माली है।

The complainant, a lawyer who facilitates GST-related works, approached the office for one of his businessman client. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)
Published on Feb 06, 2025 06:44 AM IST

ZSI to study small animal species in western Indian region

The study is conducted in three wildlife sanctuaries, including one in Maharashtra, and the centre plans to expand it by adding three more sanctuaries

The work on the survey project sanctioned in April 2024 started in January this year. (HT PHOTO)
Published on Feb 06, 2025 06:42 AM IST

Shirdi temple trust launches new coupon system for free meals

Pune: Shri Sai Baba Sansthan launches a new coupon system for free meals at Prasadalaya, streamlining distribution for devotees post-darshan.

Devotees who have taken stay facility at Bhakta Nivas of the Sansthan will get free meal coupons at their room, said. (HT PHOTO)
Published on Feb 06, 2025 06:26 AM IST

Mohol proposes Katraj-Hinjewadi, Kharadi-Airport metro lines

Mohol asked Pune municipal commissioner Rajendra Bhosale to prepare the DPR proposal at the meeting on Wednesday. Maha-Metro managing director Shravan Hardikar was present

The minister has also proposed a metro line through double-decker flyover to facilitate traffic flow on Vanaz to Chandani Chowk route. (HT PHOTO)
Published on Feb 06, 2025 06:20 AM IST

PMRDA to target roadside unauthorised constructions on Satara, Solapur stretches

The authority’s unauthorised construction and removal department has demolished 416 illegal structures in the past seven days

The Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA) will raze unauthorised constructions on Pune-Satara, Pune-Solapur, Mulshi-Paud, and Chandani Chowk to Pirangut roads to improve traffic flow. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)
Published on Feb 06, 2025 06:10 AM IST

Decade-long freeze on new auto stands adding to Pune’s traffic woes

Currently, Pune city has 1.3 lakh registered auto-rickshaws but only 540 designated stands, while Pimpri-Chinchwad has 42,600 rickshaws with just 150 functional stands

The shortage of auto stands is directly contributing to rising traffic snarls, claim traffic police officials. (MAHENDRA KOLHE/ HT)
Published on Feb 06, 2025 06:04 AM IST
ByNadeem Inamdar

Three detained for vandalising vehicles in Bibwewadi

They are on record criminals and vandalised vehicles including cars, auto rickshaws were parked along the roadside, said police

The accused have been identified as Abhishekh Pandhare (23), Ganraj Sunil Thakar (23) and a minor all residents of Bibwewadi area (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)
Published on Feb 06, 2025 05:40 AM IST

177 cases of dehydration among wild animals reported in January in Pune

As per the official data by the IMD, the average temperature in January is 29.8 degrees Celsius. This year however, the average temperature in January was recorded as 31.3 degrees Celsius, which is 1.5 degrees Celsius higher than the normal average

This January, there was a 100% rise in cases of birds with manja injuries. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)
Published on Feb 06, 2025 05:26 AM IST

IISER study highlights significance of hill slopes in maintaining green cover in Western Ghats

A new study by IISER highlights that hill slopes in Western Ghats highly threatened by encroachments are playing crucial role in maintaining the green cover in the region

A new study by IISER highlights that hill slopes in Western Ghats highly threatened by encroachments are playing crucial role in maintaining the green cover in the region. (HT)
Published on Feb 05, 2025 09:20 AM IST

Rose exports expected to dip by 25% ahead of V-Day this year

Growers are expecting 25% dip in rose exports ahead of Valentine’s Day this year due to increased freight rates and a warmer winter

Growers are expecting 25% dip in rose exports ahead of Valentine’s Day this year due to increased freight rates and a warmer winter. (HT)
Published on Feb 05, 2025 09:16 AM IST

Govt to enforce stricter water safety laws: Abitkar

Maharashtra health minister Prakash Abitkar acknowledges lapses in water safety, shares legal measures planned for accountability, and outlines steps taken to contain the outbreak

Maharashtra health minister Prakash Abitkar acknowledges lapses in water safety, shares legal measures planned for accountability, and outlines steps taken to contain the outbreak. (HT)
Published on Feb 05, 2025 09:14 AM IST
ByVicky Pathare

IBM SkillsBuild Hackathon concluded in Pune

The event highlighted the transformative power of technology-driven education and project-based learning. The top three teams presented projects

The event highlighted the transformative power of technology-driven education and project-based learning. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)
Published on Feb 05, 2025 07:48 AM IST

PIFF to honour Shubha Khote, Anupam Kher, Kavita Krishnamurthy 

The announcement in this regard was made by PIFF director Dr Jabbar Patel during a press conference on Tuesday

Chairman of the film selection committee Samar Nakhate, member of the film selection committee Abhijeet Ranadive, deputy director Vishal Shinde (programme and film), deputy director Aditi Akkalkotkar (international communication and coordination) were also present on the occasion.  (HT PHOTO)
Published on Feb 05, 2025 07:26 AM IST
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