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Abhay Khairnar

Abhay Khairnar

Articles by Abhay Khairnar

Fertiliser supply under strain ahead of kharif season

Maharashtra government has gone on alert to manage fertiliser availability ahead of kharif season with concerns mounting over disruptions to global supply chains due to ongoing geopolitical conflicts. ((PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))

Updated on May 23, 2026 23:40 IST

Airport project: Forcible land acquisition after deadline, says Dudi

Pune district collector Jitendra Dudi on Tuesday appealed to landowners in Purandar to notify their consent for special land acquisition package announced by the state before the June 10 deadline. (HT FILE)

Updated on May 6, 2026 01:52 IST

State announces new land acquisition package for Purandar airport project

Maharashtra government on Tuesday announced a special land acquisition package for the proposed Chhatrapati Sambhaji Raje International Airport project in Purandar. (HT FILE)

Updated on May 6, 2026 01:48 IST

Maharashtra bypolls: Sunetra Pawar leads in Baramati, BJP’s Akshay Kardile in Rahuri

A voter turnout of 58.27 per cent was recorded in the Baramati assembly constituency. (Sunetra Pawar | Official X account)

Updated on May 4, 2026 05:29 IST

Restaurants mandated to disclose whether using natural or analogue paneer

Analogue paneer is generally made using ingredients such as edible oils, starch and milk solids, unlike conventional paneer which is prepared directly from milk. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Updated on May 3, 2026 13:09 IST

Mumbai-Bengaluru highway traffic hit as hundreds protest minor's assault, murder

Though it was a peaceful sit-in, the situation escalated when demonstrators tried to block the Mumbai-Bengaluru highway, triggering massive traffic jams.

Updated on May 3, 2026 07:28 IST

Outrage over minor’s assault, murder in Pune; CM assures fast-track trial

Pune [Maharashtra], May 02 (ANI): Police at the spot where a 4-year-old girl was allegedly sexually assaulted and murdered by a 65-year-old man in a village, in Pune on Saturday. (ANI Video Grab) (ANI Video Grab)

Updated on May 3, 2026 03:18 IST

PMC connects 19-km pipeline under 24x7 water scheme; relief for south Pune areas

The project is expected to benefit around 4 lakh residents, with water supplied through gravity, ensuring consistent distribution. (HT PHOTO)

Updated on May 3, 2026 01:12 IST

Outrage erupts after minor girl’s assault, murder in Pune; accused held

Police at the spot where a 4-year-old girl was allegedly sexually assaulted and murdered by a 65-year-old man in a village, in Pune on Saturday. (ANI Video Grab)

Updated on May 2, 2026 23:26 IST

Bypolls: 58% turnout in Pawar bastion Baramati

Baramati: Maharashtra deputy chief minister and NCP leader Sunetra Pawar shows her inked finger after casting a vote in the Baramati assembly bypoll, in Pune district

Updated on Apr 24, 2026 02:25 IST

On Sunetra Pawar’s poll day, Jay’s 2029 claim and Rohit’s counter revive talk of another Pawar vs Pawar battle

On Sunetra Pawar’s poll day, Jay’s 2029 claim and Rohit’s counter revive talk of another Pawar vs Pawar battle

Updated on Apr 24, 2026 01:40 IST

Satara SP transferred amid BJP-Sena friction over ZP poll results

Thane, India - March 22, 2023: Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde participates in the Swagat Yatra rally on the occasion of Gudi Padwa, the Maharashtrian New Year, in Thane, India, on Wednesday, March 22, 2023. (Praful Gangurde/HT Photo) (HT PHOTO)

Updated on Apr 21, 2026 24:42 IST

PMC demolishes seven RMC plants

While the administration maintained that the drive was carried out without major hurdles. (HT)

Updated on Apr 15, 2026 21:48 IST

Sunetra Pawar flags PMC ward restructuring, writes to CM to seeks review

The move comes amid political opposition to the changes. Nilesh Nikam, leader of Opposition in PMC, alleged that the restructuring was driven by political considerations. (HT)

Updated on Apr 13, 2026 22:10 IST

MIDC to host solar power plants on vacant plots amid LPG crisis

Against the backdrop of the ongoing war situation involving the US, Iran and Israel, industries minister Uday Samant on Sunday held a review meeting in Pune to assess the challenges faced by industries due to the conflict and the LPG crisis. (FILE PHOTO)

Updated on Mar 30, 2026 23:28 IST

PMC mandates nod for borewells along underground metro corridor after drilling mishap

After the water leakage incident near Khadak Police Station, the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has made it mandatory for residents and developers to obtain permission before undertaking borewell drilling. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

Updated on Mar 28, 2026 22:46 IST

PMC budget announces 100+ schemes; execution remains key question

Presented after a four-year gap during which the civic body was under administrative rule, the budget includes a wide range of projects across infrastructure, healthcare, education, and urban development. (HT)

Updated on Mar 24, 2026 23:46 IST

PMC plans to redevelop and renovate Balgandharva auditorium

Pune, India - Dec. 8, 2018: Balgandharva Auditorium (Abhay Khairnar story) in Pune, India, on Saturday, December 8, 2018. (Photo by Ravindra Joshi/HT PHOTO)

Updated on Mar 11, 2026 01:26 IST

CM proposes ₹40,909-crore projects for Pune

Among the tourism initiatives, a skywalk has been proposed at Lonavla at an estimated cost of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>822 crore. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

Updated on Mar 7, 2026 23:52 IST

Middle East tensions push up edible oil, imported dates prices in Pune

Middle East tensions push up edible oil, imported dates prices in Pune. (Representative image) (BLOOMBERG)

Updated on Mar 3, 2026 23:46 IST

Civic chief bars March tenders, sets bill submission deadline

Pune, India - March 10, 2019: Naval Kishore Ram, Pune district Collector, speaks during a press conference on Lok Sabha elections in Pune, India, on Sunday, March 10, 2019 (Photo by Shankar Narayan/HT PHOTO)

Updated on Feb 28, 2026 24:28 IST

Two flyovers may be razed in Pune for 40-km multilevel flyover, metro project

Hadapsar Gadital (in pic) and Magarpatta Chowk flyovers are likely to be razed as part of proposed 40-km multilevel corridor planned between Bhairoba Nullah and Yavat on Solapur highway. (HT FILE)

Updated on Feb 22, 2026 16:43 IST

PMC general body rejects proposed 5% property tax hike

The proposal originated from the property tax department, which had initially sought a 10 per cent hike to shore up civic finances. (HT)

Updated on Feb 18, 2026 23:08 IST

BJP demands removal of Kalakar Katta in Pune; Congress, NCP oppose move

The concept of Kalakar Katta has previously received appreciation from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis, making the BJP’s current demand controversial. (MAHENDRA KOLHE/HT PHOTO)

Updated on Feb 14, 2026 21:32 IST

BJP’s Manjusha Nagpure elected unopposed as Pune mayor

Deputy mayor Parshuram Wadekar of RPI and mayor Manjusha Nagpure of BJP. (HT PHOTO)

Updated on Feb 9, 2026 22:26 IST

Sunetra Pawar is guardian minister of Pune and Beed

Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar has been appointed guardian minister of Pune and Beed districts, filling the vacancy created after the death of senior NCP leader Ajit Pawar. (HT)

Updated on Feb 4, 2026 02:44 IST

BJP chooses Manjusha for mayorship, favours organisationally grounded leader

BJP picks Manjusha Nagpure as the next mayor of Pune as she is an educated leader with long-standing ideological roots in Sangh Parivar. (MAHENDRA KOLHE/HT)

Updated on Feb 4, 2026 02:36 IST

Manjusha Nagpure files nomination for Pune mayor, Parshuram Wadekar as deputy

Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis had cleared Manjusha Nagpure’s name for the Pune mayor’s post on Monday (X/PandeRajeshBJP)

Updated on Feb 3, 2026 11:48 IST

Ajit Pawar’s wife should be NCP president and Dy CM, say party MLAs

Pune, India. Jan 29, 2026 - Sunitra Pawar and Supriya Sule pay their final respects at the last rites of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, held with full state honours at Vidya Prathishtan ground in Baramati, Pune district. Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, who tragically died when a plane crashed near Baramati Airport in Baramati city in Pune district, along with five others, on Jan 28, 2026. Pune, India. Jan 29, 2026. (Photo by Raju Shinde/HT Photo) (Raju Shinde)

Updated on Jan 30, 2026 01:48 IST

Ajit Pawar retained free hand in Pune district administration

Known for his deep familiarity with the district, Ajit Pawar closely tracked developments across Pune, Pimpri-Chinchwad and rural areas. (Hindustan Times)

Updated on Jan 29, 2026 01:04 IST

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