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PMC invites fresh bids to bring Zebras at Katraj Zoo
Updated on Sep 20, 2023 11:40 PM IST
The Pune Municipal Corporation has called for fresh bids to bring Zebras to the Katraj Zoo after facing a lack of response from agencies in the past year. The civic body has made all necessary arrangements and is waiting for agencies with international licenses and experience in transporting exotic species to provide the animals. The procurement will cost around ₹1.33 crore for transportation and other expenses. This is part of the zoo's plan to import foreign animals for display. Agencies must provide immunization, deworming, and treatment records, and allow spot visits by zoo officials.

Sharad Pawar faction to hold ‘counter-rally’ in Pune
After the split in the party, Ajit Pawar faction held a rally in the city on September 10. The rally started from Dagdusheth Ganesh Temple to Khed Shivapur toll booth

Updated on Sep 20, 2023 11:40 PM IST
PMRDA proposes construction of 15 flyovers on Ring Road
Proposed ring road will be equipped with fifteen flyovers, two railway overbridges, and five underground tunnels

Updated on Sep 20, 2023 11:27 PM IST
Rohit Pawar, NCP workers stage 1-day hunger strike
The state government is currently recruiting more than 1.5 lakh vacancies in different departments such as police, talathi and education on contract basis

Updated on Sep 20, 2023 11:27 PM IST
Punekars unhappy over Ganesh immersion arrangements
The artificial tank at Omkareshwar Ghat was not a pleasant sight as garbage and debris were seen in and around the artificial tank

Published on Sep 20, 2023 11:23 PM IST
Pune traffic police launch digital traffic map for Ganesh Festival
The system aims to assist citizens in navigating the city during the festivities, providing crucial information about traffic diversions, road closures, and parking arrangements

Published on Sep 20, 2023 11:21 PM IST
Residents irked as police cordon off many roads in Peth areas
Steps taken to check vehicular movement have so far resulted in chaotic traffic snarls at many locations in Narayan Peth, Shaniwar Peth, and Shukrawar Peth

Updated on Sep 20, 2023 11:15 PM IST
District admin seeks ₹3,000 crore for next phase of land acquisition for Ring Road project
MSRDC had given ₹1,000 crore for he first phase, of which ₹830 crore were given to farmers for 160 hectares of land

Published on Sep 20, 2023 11:10 PM IST
ATS arrests three Bangladeshi nationals for illegal stay in Pimpri-Chinchwad
Three Bangladeshi nationals were arrested by the Anti-Terrorism Squad and Pimpri-Chinchwad police in India for illegal stay and entry without valid immigration documents. They had entered India clandestinely and were working as construction labourers.

Updated on Sep 20, 2023 08:13 PM IST
Fadnavis reprimands Padalkar for calling Ajit Pawar “wolf”
Padalkar’s remarks came even as Ajit Pawar has been a part of Bharatiya Janata Party and Shiv Sena government

Published on Sep 19, 2023 11:46 PM IST
PMC to revamp 30 civic-run schools
PMC has a total of 287 schools located in 180 facilities throughout the city that provide primary and secondary education

Published on Sep 19, 2023 11:44 PM IST
Maha govt okays adoption of state-run schools
The Maharashtra government has implemented a scheme allowing individuals, corporations, and NGOs to adopt government schools to improve educational quality and infrastructure. Donors will provide goods and services for a defined period, but cash contributions are not permitted. The school's name can be changed temporarily but will be restored after the contract period ends.

Updated on Sep 19, 2023 11:43 PM IST
Gang cheats MSEDCL of ₹13 lakh by changing meters
The investigation uncovered that some customers in Nanekarwadi, Ambethan Road, and the Manik Chowk area of Chakan had changed their electricity meters without registering them with MSEDCL

Published on Sep 19, 2023 11:42 PM IST
Tourists complain about illegal fees charged by locals at Tamhini, Lonavla
Many tourists have raised this issue with the authorities; however, no formal complaint was registered by the department

Published on Sep 19, 2023 11:40 PM IST
Duo poses as cops, dupe Yemeni of forex worth ₹3 lakh
Two men posing as cops duped a Yemeni national of USD 4,000 in Pune. The men approached the victim, frisked him, and stole the foreign currency from his wallet. Police are investigating the incident. A case has been filed against the suspects.

Updated on Sep 19, 2023 11:40 PM IST
Man kills father for asking to seek job
The motive behind the heinous act was the victim’s advice to his son to lead a responsible life and find employment The accused is mentally disturbed. We arrested him and produced in court that sent him to Sassoon Hospital for treatment.Dattatray Bhapkar, SPI, Vishrantwadi police

Published on Sep 19, 2023 11:38 PM IST
Shrinivas Deshpande, Pune
119 construction workers died at construction sites
According to the authorities, the tragedy occurred due to crane and scaffolding failure, as well as the absence or malfunction of safety belts/nets, etc

Published on Sep 19, 2023 11:37 PM IST
46 per cent work of Pune Metro Line 3 complete
The Pune Metro Line 3 project, connecting Hinjewadi with Shivajinagar, is 46% complete with 715 out of 923 planned pillars installed. The project is being implemented through public-private partnerships and is expected to be completed and operational by March 2025.

Updated on Sep 19, 2023 11:37 PM IST
Pune to experience increase in rainfall from Sept 22: IMD
Maharashtra will experience another active monsoon condition from September 21 as a low-pressure area has formed over the West Bay of Bengal. The system will bring good spells in Vidarbha and north Maharashtra, and light and isolated moderate rains in other areas. Pune city and adjoining areas will experience an increase in rainfall from September 22 onwards, with a chance of isolated heavy rainfall. The state is experiencing phase-wise partial monsoon revival in September due to the system development in the Bay of Bengal.

Updated on Sep 19, 2023 11:31 PM IST
Devotion, eco-friendly decor on display as Ganesh festival begins in Pune
Citizens in Pune welcomed Lord Ganpati Bappa with enthusiasm and eco-friendly measures as they installed clay idols instead of plaster of paris ones.

Updated on Sep 19, 2023 11:29 PM IST
With elections ahead, Political leaders likely to hop more Ganesh pandals in Pune
Top leaders from Maharashtra government including Eknath Shinde, Ajit Pawar will visit the prominent ganesh mandals in Pune

Published on Sep 19, 2023 11:22 PM IST
PMC to appoint agency to identify water leakage
The civic body has been able to stop one crore litre water leakage while executing the 24x7 water scheme

Published on Sep 19, 2023 12:04 AM IST
How a matriculate exposed the multi-crore stamp paper scam
Jayant Tinaikar exposed Abdul Karim Telgi, the mastermind of India's largest financial scam, of counterfeit stamp papers valued at over ₹30,000 crore.

Updated on Sep 19, 2023 12:03 AM IST
Addl Sessions Court accepts CBI final report; to begin recording statements of accused on Oct 19
The court of judge Jadhav accepted the final report filed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and allotted an exhibit number for the same during the hearing on Monday

Published on Sep 19, 2023 12:01 AM IST
Now, PMC to demolish Vishrantwadi Chowk FOB for flyover and grade separator
Vishrantwadi Chowk is a bustling junction where roads from Alandi, Pune Airport and Dhanori converge, necessitating traffic control- and safety- measures

Updated on Sep 18, 2023 11:57 PM IST
Farmers seek relief from govt as tomato prices slide
Farmers and traders from the Ghodegaon Agriculture Produce Marketing Committee (APMC) markets protested against the State government on Monday, demanding relief from price cuts for tomatoes and onions

Updated on Sep 18, 2023 11:56 PM IST
Govt set up panel to review decision on terminating 603 PMC employees
The Maharashtra government has formed a committee to review the termination of 603 employees of the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) after finding they were appointed under bogus recruitment. The committee, headed by the divisional commissioner, will conduct a detailed study of the employees.

Updated on Sep 18, 2023 11:55 PM IST
Special court defers hearing in DRDO scientist espionage case till Sept 25
Earlier on Saturday, Additional Sessions Judge SB Kachare had rejected the State Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) request to conduct polygraph and voice analysis tests on the former defence scientist

Published on Sep 18, 2023 11:54 PM IST
Pune metro service to run till midnight during Ganesh festival
Deputy CM Ajit Pawar has instructed Maha-Metro to extend the timing of the Pune Metro rail service until midnight during the last seven days of Ganesh festival.

Updated on Sep 18, 2023 11:52 PM IST
Liquor sale banned on three days during Ganesh festival
Pune district collector has ordered the closure of all liquor shops for three days during the Ganpati festival to maintain law and order.

Updated on Sep 18, 2023 11:49 PM IST