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Dheeraj Bengrut

Dheeraj Bengrut

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LPG price surge forces Pune restaurants to add extra charges

Pune’s restaurants, street food vendors and mess operators have either increased menu rates or introduced separate ‘gas surcharges’ to stay afloat following sharp rise in commercial LPG prices. (HT)

Updated on Mar 23, 2026 22:34 IST

Pune restaurants struggle to retain staff as LPG shortage hits operations

Industry players estimate that nearly 20 to 30% of eateries across the city have shut down temporarily while many others are operating intermittently.

Updated on Mar 22, 2026 22:04 IST

Revamped old terminal to open in May; annual passenger capacity to go up by 1.5 million

Pune, India - February 6, 2020: Pune Airport Story at Viman Nagar in Pune, India, on Thursday, February 6, 2020. (Photo by Rahul Raut/HT PHOTO)

Updated on Mar 22, 2026 22:00 IST

Commuters get relief as Mutha River bridge at Warje partially opens

With the opening of one section of the new bridge, traffic is now flowing smoothly across three lanes, leading to a reduction in travel time by approximately 30 to 40 minutes. (Mahendra Kolhe/HT)

Updated on Mar 22, 2026 21:56 IST

Rare 1696 Modi script document reveals Maratha patronage of temples

Rare 1696 Modi script document reveals Maratha patronage of temples

Updated on Mar 21, 2026 24:10 IST

Pune-Mumbai Expressway crash highlights hidden ‘black spot’

The fatal accident near the Panvel exit on the Pune-Mumbai Expressway has turned the spotlight on a recurrent danger zone that continues to evade the list of officially designated ‘black spots’. (RAJU SHINDE/HT)

Updated on Mar 20, 2026 09:35 IST

NCRA repurposes old BSNL antennas to boost GMRT capabilities

BSNL antennas were once part of India’s international satellite communication network before it became obsolete following the shift to optical fibre technology. (HT PHOTO)

Updated on Mar 20, 2026 01:30 IST

‘AAA’ vehicle number series to roll out as ‘MH-12’ hits limit

Pune RTO to introduce new three-letter alphabetical format , starting from ‘AAA’, to accommodate the city’s rapidly growing vehicle population. ((PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))

Updated on Mar 19, 2026 24:38 IST

Show cause notices issued after MP enters Bhimashankar temple despite ban

Dubey’s visit amidst the restrictions triggered criticism raising questions over how protocols were bypassed. (HT)

Updated on Mar 18, 2026 21:58 IST

Pune cancels direct LPG pickup, makes OTP mandatory

Pune district collector Jitendra Dudi has directed that gas cylinders will now be supplied only after OTP verification, eliminating unauthorised distribution or direct pickup from godowns. (HT)

Updated on Mar 18, 2026 01:36 IST

Maha-Metro eyes PPP-based feeder buses from Ramwadi and other Metro stations

As part of this process, the authority has invited expressions of interest from private transport companies over the past two days to operate feeder buses under a public-private partnership (PPP) model. (HT)

Updated on Mar 16, 2026 23:16 IST

Tourism, related sectors bear brunt of LPG shortage

The kitchens of many hotels and eateries depend entirely on LPG and shortage of the same has forced these establishments to either close their kitchens temporarily or operate with limited menus. (HT FILE)

Updated on Mar 16, 2026 23:10 IST

4th platform approved for Hadapsar station

Pune, India - May 6, 2019: A view of Hadapsar Railway station of which the work is still in progress in Pune, India, on Monday, May 6, 2019. (Photo by Shankar Narayan/HT PHOTO)

Updated on Mar 16, 2026 24:02 IST

6,000 students block garbage vehicles near MIT ADT campus on Friday

The students had given gram panchayats a seven-day deadline to find an alternative arrangement for waste disposal. (HT)

Updated on Mar 14, 2026 24:48 IST

Surge in demand for coal & wooden gas stoves amid LPG shortage in Pune

The demand for traditional stoves is increasing in both urban and rural areas. (MAHENDRA KOLHE/HT)

Updated on Mar 14, 2026 24:38 IST

Prepaid, share auto services to start at SNDT metro station from March 14

The startup, Kevolution Technology Private Limited, is implementing the initiative in collaboration with the Baghtoy Rikshawala auto union. (representative photo)

Updated on Mar 13, 2026 21:42 IST

MSRTC land to be developed under PPP model: Pratap Sarnaik

Maharashtra government will develop vacant and surplus land owned by MSRTC through the public-private partnership (PPP) model to improve passenger amenities and finances. ((PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))

Updated on Mar 13, 2026 24:22 IST

Leadership change again at PMPML; Mahesh Awhad appointed new CMD

A 2015-batch IAS officer, Awhad’s last stint was as chief executive officer of the Maharashtra Medical Goods Procurement Authority in Mumbai. (HT)

Updated on Mar 11, 2026 23:02 IST

Improvements in cargo infra, ‘Bharat Taxi’ on cards for Pune Airport: AAI Chairman

Kumar further said that the possibility of runway expansion is also being considered, though it will depend entirely on the availability of land. (FILE)

Updated on Mar 11, 2026 22:50 IST

Maharashtra govt stops issuing new permits to autorickshaws

Maharashtra government on Monday suspended issuance of new autorickshaw permits across the state, citing rising pollution and traffic congestion in urban areas. ((PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))

Updated on Mar 10, 2026 02:40 IST

Mahabaleshwar, Panchgani observe bandh over highway delay; Wai to shut down on March 10

As the agitation spreads, residents of Wai have also called for a citywide bandh on Tuesday (March 10), with towns and villages along the highway planning phased shutdowns in the coming weeks. (HT)

Updated on Mar 9, 2026 22:06 IST

Restaurants complain shortage of commercial LPG cylinders

According to officials, domestic LPG consumers will now be able to receive one cylinder every 25 days instead of the earlier 15-day cycle. (HT)

Updated on Mar 9, 2026 24:10 IST

Statewide e-challan protest disrupts Pune; strike called off after govt intervention

Statewide e-challan protest disrupts Pune; strike called off after govt intervention

Updated on Mar 6, 2026 02:28 IST

Container rams vehicles near Navale Bridge, 3 injured

Container rams vehicles near Navale Bridge, 3 injured

Updated on Mar 6, 2026 01:42 IST

Pune’s Ghorpadi to get dedicated Vande Bharat express depot

At present, 11 Vande Bharat Express trains operate on various routes in the state, including Pune–Kolhapur, Pune–Hubballi, Solapur–Mumbai, Mumbai–Shirdi, Mumbai–Goa, Pune–Nagpur, Mumbai–Nanded and Nagpur–Bilaspur. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Updated on Mar 4, 2026 22:48 IST

Pune railway station under risk from gas cylinders, unauthorised alterations

The heritage structure of Pune railway station is under threat following allegations of unauthorised alterations, storage of gas cylinders, and cooking activities being carried out inside the historic building. (HT)

Updated on Mar 4, 2026 21:52 IST

Minister pulls up officials over private parking fines issued via PTP app

The meeting was convened after transport associations across the state raised objections to the PTP (Pune Traffic Police) app’s functioning. (HT)

Updated on Mar 3, 2026 22:32 IST

New 6-lane corridor to cut accidents by 40%

The project involved an expenditure of approximately <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>580 crore for construction and <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>1,700 crore for land acquisition. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Updated on Mar 2, 2026 01:48 IST

Turning fear into courage: Women and youth lead Solapur’s flood rescue mission

Over the past few days, volunteers equipped with life jackets and safety gear have been practising boat handling and rescue manoeuvres at Siddheshwar Lake under expert supervision. (HT PHOTO)

Updated on Mar 2, 2026 01:38 IST

Fewer Tamasha shows at winter yatras signal decline of Maharashtra’s folk theatre

Artists say reduced bookings during winter festivals — historically their peak earning period — have made it increasingly difficult to sustain operations through the year. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Updated on Mar 2, 2026 01:24 IST

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