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Gayatri Vajpeyee

Gayatri Vajpeyee

Articles by Gayatri Vajpeyee

Akola, Wardha touch 45°C as Vidarbha, Central Maharashtra reels under heat

Satara: A man walks on the dried-up bed of Shivsagar Lake (Koyna backwaters) on a hot summer day, in Satara, Maharashtra, Friday, June 7, 2019. (PTI Photo)(PTI6_7_2019_000076A) (PTI)

Updated on Apr 20, 2026 01:00 IST

64-year-old Mumbai trekker injured after falling into 250-feet gorge

He was shifted to Velhe primary health centre for treatment where hi (Photo for representation)

Updated on Apr 20, 2026 04:40 IST

IMD issues yellow alert for Pune till April 22

The department has further stated that there will be no significant change in maximum temperatures over Maharashtra on April 19. (MAHENDRA KOLHE/HT PHOTO)

Updated on Apr 18, 2026 23:02 IST

Rescuers flag safety gaps as district reports drowning deaths

Chiplun, India - July 26, 2022: Flowing Savatsada waterfall during monsoon in Chiplun, India, on Tuesday, July 26, 2022. Anil Phalke

Updated on Apr 17, 2026 22:16 IST

PMC crackdown, RMC shutdown spark political row as industry flags project delays

Pune RMC Association said that the voluntary suspension of production by RMC operators as part of a self-assessment exercise may continue for three to four days. (HT FILE)

Updated on Apr 16, 2026 22:14 IST

RMC plants temporarily suspend ops, seek clarity on regulatory norms

Also present were members Narendra Pasalkar, Chaitanya Raisoni, Sachin Kate, Narendra Mahajan and Vikram Dhoot. (HT)

Updated on Apr 15, 2026 21:50 IST

Report flags major gaps in waste management across Maha

The compliance report filed on April 2 was submitted by Maharashtra chief secretary to the National Green Tribunal following directions from the tribunal’s principal bench in December 2025 ((PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))

Updated on Apr 15, 2026 24:56 IST

Pavana pollution case: NGT seeks EDC assessment against industries, pulls up authorities over lack of timelines

The tribunal found the response of the Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA) inadequate. (HT)

Updated on Apr 13, 2026 22:22 IST

Pune escapes heat wave alert, dry weather over nedxt 48 hrs

Pune, India -March 19, 2024:People wear scarf, gloves, goggles,during summer seasos at Laxmi road in Pune, India,Tuesday, -March 19, 2024-HT photo

Updated on Apr 13, 2026 22:20 IST

Pune forest dept considering replicating Rajasthan’s Jawai model in Junnar

Mumbai, India - August 23, 2020: At Manikdoh Leopard Rescue Centre (MLRC) in Junnar, Pune district, 20 of the 33 leopards — mostly rescued after serious injuries related to conflicts — are elderly. The four-hectare rescue centre is jointly run by the Maharashtra forest department and animal rescue group Wildlife SOS. It is home to the most number of rescued and orphaned leopards in the state. (PHOTO : Maharashtra Forest Department) (WILDLIFE SOS)

Updated on Apr 9, 2026 23:58 IST

Bio-enzymes not to be used for cleaning natural water bodies: CPCB

In its report, the CPCB stated that the use of bio-enzymes, including products like Draynzyme, is not suitable for ecological restoration. (HT)

Updated on Apr 7, 2026 21:56 IST

Two new tigers identified in Radhanagari wildlife sanctuary, taking total count to nine

Two new tigers identified in Radhanagari wildlife sanctuary, taking total count to nine

Updated on Apr 7, 2026 24:14 IST

At 33.7°C, Pune records lowest daytime temperature in April since 2016

At 33.7°C, Pune records lowest daytime temperature in April since 2016

Updated on Apr 6, 2026 24:40 IST

Pune records wettest April day in 130 years

The intense spell, accompanied by gusty winds and thunderstorms, caused widespread disruption with waterlogging.

Updated on Apr 3, 2026 07:55 IST

Woman killed as record April rain batters Pune

Woman killed as record April rain batters Pune

Updated on Apr 3, 2026 24:30 IST

Unseasonal rain, hailstorms lash Pune; Pashan records 46mm rainfall

Areas including Baner, Aundh, Shivajinagar and Hinjewadi were among the worst affected, reporting heavy showers and hail in the afternoon hours. (MAHENDRA KOLHE/ HT PHOTO)

Updated on Mar 30, 2026 22:28 IST

Leopard rescued after 5-hr operation in Nashik’s Dhruvnagar

A leopard was rescued from residential area in Dhruvnagar locality of Nashik city on Saturday after coordinated operation that lasted nearly five hours. (HT)

Updated on Mar 29, 2026 24:22 IST

NGO moves NGT against Nashik’s alleged illegal tree felling for Kumbh Mela

Nashik Municipal Corporation (NMC) is under fire for allegedly felling trees under the guise of Kumbh Mela preparations. (HT FILE)

Updated on Mar 29, 2026 24:10 IST

IMD issues yellow alert for rainfall across Pune on March 30, 31

India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued yellow alert for rainfall across Pune district on March 30 and 31, indicating a shift toward pre-monsoon weather activity. ((PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))

Updated on Mar 28, 2026 24:42 IST

State’s proposal to transfer Empress Garden land for judicial use faces opposition

Agri-Horticultural Society of Western India which manages Empress Botanical Garden has opposed the state’s decision to allot portion of the garden land for construction of court-related infrastructure. (HT)

Updated on Mar 27, 2026 23:48 IST

MIDC seeks forest clearance for 38.5 hectares for Purandar airport

MIDC has submitted proposal seeking forest clearance for the upcoming Purandar International Airport near Pune, shared BJP MLA Mahesh Landge in post on X. ((PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))

Updated on Mar 27, 2026 02:20 IST

Forest dept. isolates hybrid wolf pups in Pune; genetic analysis to be conducted

Officials said that the objective is to understand whether the pups exhibit behavioural tendencies closer to wild wolves or dogs. (HT)

Updated on Mar 25, 2026 22:44 IST

Opposition grows over MPCB sub-regional office shift to Baramati

The relocation of MPCB office has sparked concern among political leaders and environmental activists. (FILE)

Updated on Mar 25, 2026 22:36 IST

IMD Pune develops indigenous real-time weather monitoring system

India Meteorological Department has developed an indigenous ‘digital surface meteorological observation system’ at its Pune-based climate research and services office. (HT FILE)

Updated on Mar 25, 2026 03:40 IST

Sandalwood theft attempt thwarted at Pune Zoo; probe on

According to the police, they spotted three suspects roaming the zoo area around midnight. When the suspects attempted to flee, security staff fired one warning shot into the air, but the suspects escaped. (HT FILE)

Updated on Mar 21, 2026 24:18 IST

Pune doctor survives 350-foot plunge at Sinhagad Fort; rescued in midnight operation

Dr Prashant Nandwate ( 2nd from left) with the rescue team. (HT PHOTO)

Updated on Mar 20, 2026 23:22 IST

Kharadi residents protest civic inaction against waste dumping

Members of the Kharadi Residents Welfare Association said that they have raised the issue multiple times with civic authorities but no concrete action has been taken so far. (HT PHOTO)

Updated on Mar 20, 2026 23:08 IST

NDA seeks trainers for female cadets, proposes credit system for physical training

To bridge the gap, the academy has submitted a proposal to the MoD seeking additional physical education instructors, particularly from those recruited under the Agniveer scheme. The proposal is currently under consideration. (HT FILE)

Updated on Mar 19, 2026 24:16 IST

Growing heat impact on wildlife; dehydration cases rise in Pune

February logged 169 cases of dehydrations among birds. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Updated on Mar 19, 2026 24:04 IST

IMD upgrades rain alert for next 24 hours

The city is expected to witness light rainfall at isolated locations during this period, said SD Sanap, senior meteorologist, IMD Pune. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

Updated on Mar 18, 2026 22:14 IST

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