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Gayatri Vajpeyee

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NGT fines PWD, Nashik Tree Authority for skipping hearings on tree felling ahead of Kumbh Mela

NGT fines PWD, Nashik Tree Authority for skipping hearings on tree felling ahead of Kumbh Mela

Updated on Jul 2, 2026 02:48 IST

Trapped between water pipes, gaur rescued in dramatic multi-agency operation on Sinhagad Road

Trapped between water pipes, gaur rescued in dramatic multi-agency operation on Sinhagad Road

Updated on Jul 1, 2026 24:04 IST

IMD forecasts uneven July rainfall across Maharashtra

IMD forecasts uneven July rainfall across Maharashtra

Updated on Jun 30, 2026 23:00 IST

Maharashtra records 52% rainfall deficit in June

According to India Meteorological Department (IMD) data between June 1 and 29, the state received 96.2 mm of rain, falling short of its monthly normal of 199.9 mm. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Updated on Jun 29, 2026 23:40 IST

Pune, Nashik among most affected as Maharashtra records mixed groundwater trend

According to the Groundwater Surveys and Development Agency (GSDA), groundwater levels fell in 165 of the state’s 353 talukas, while 188 talukas recorded an increase. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Updated on Jun 29, 2026 23:12 IST

Mumbai tourist group meets with fatal crash near Rajgad; two killed

Following the accident, Rajgad police alerted Velhe police and the Haveli Disaster Management Rescue Team. (HT)

Updated on Jun 28, 2026 23:22 IST

2 Mumbai tourists die, 19 injured after vehicle falls into a gorge in Pune: Cop

All injured were admitted to Velhe Rural Hospital. (Representative Photo/iStock)

Updated on Jun 28, 2026 07:22 IST

Pune’s twin safari projects regain momentum

Nagpur: A leopard spotted during a media tour at the Balasaheb Thackeray Gorewada International Zoological Park on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of Forest Development Corporation of Maharashtra (FDCM), in Nagpur district, Friday, Feb. 16, 2024. (PTI Photo) (PTI02_16_2024_000358A) (PTI)

Updated on Jun 27, 2026 23:50 IST

Siya and Chetan shift blame as Pune murder investigation continues

Ketan Agarwal died after falling off the Lohagad fort near Pune, which police are investigating as a murder case with Siya Goyal and Chetan Chaudhary as prime accused.

Updated on Jun 26, 2026 05:20 IST

Cops arrest fiancée, boyfriend for plotting Pune businessman's murder

Pune murder case: Police have arrested victim's 20-year-old fiancée and her boyfriend for pushing Agarwal down a 400- foot-high gorge at the Lohagad Fort.

Updated on Jun 24, 2026 06:03 IST

Premeditated murder, not accident: Fiancee, her boyfriend push bizman to death

Premeditated murder, not accident: Fiancee, her boyfriend push bizman to death

Updated on Jun 24, 2026 24:36 IST

Bizman’s death at Lohagad Fort not accident. Pune cops arrest fiancée for murder

Ketan Vishal Agarwal (in picture) died during a trek at Lohagad Fort. (X)

Updated on Jun 23, 2026 10:52 IST

Monsoon finally reaches Pune, but city remains dry; yellow alert till June 26

The declaration came a day after parts of Pune city and district received evening showers, offering temporary relief from the dry spell that has persisted since early June. (FILE)

Updated on Jun 22, 2026 23:02 IST

21 days later, Pune gets first widespread June showers; monsoon still to arrive

According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), NDA recorded the highest rainfall till 5.30 pm at 78.5 mm, while Shivajinagar received 18.3 mm. (MAHENDRA KOLHE/ HT)

Updated on Jun 21, 2026 23:36 IST

Man held with protected wildlife body parts near Pune railway station

During questioning, Lokhande allegedly told officials he had been procuring such wildlife articles from local communities across the district and trading them. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

Updated on Jun 21, 2026 23:30 IST

Desilting work threatens key bird nesting habitat at Bhadalwadi: Experts

According to a letter written on Friday by the Bhigwan forest range office to the Indapur tehsildar, desilting work was being carried out by a private contractor. During the process, 41 mature babul trees were removed from the tank area, while three younger trees were found uprooted. (HT PHOTO)

Updated on Jun 20, 2026 22:28 IST

IITM study offers fresh insights into how air pollution interacts with monsoon clouds

Factors such as air entrainment, cloud dynamics and microphysical processes influenced how pollution particles were incorporated into clouds. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Updated on Jun 19, 2026 01:24 IST

Operators seek NGT fresh evaluation on horse transport

The main market in Matheran. "It's been ruined by ugly new constructions. We need a stronger municipal office to check illegal constructions.' Photo Courtesy: Sooni Taraporevala

Updated on Jun 17, 2026 22:34 IST

Pune district faces 83% rainfall deficit as monsoon onset remains delayed

Gurugram, India- January 08, 2019: The residents of U Block, DLF 3, are worried as many of them are not getting the adequate and regular drinking water supply for the past four days. The residents said that they have been frequently purchasing water from private water suppliers to suffice their daily need and their complaints can be verified at any point of time, in Gurugram, India, on Tuesday, January 08, 2019. (Photo by Yogendra Kumar/Hindustan Times) To go with Dhananjay Jha Story (Yogendra Kumar/HT PHOTO)

Updated on Jun 16, 2026 23:18 IST

MPCB, fisheries dept inspect Indrayani River following fish kill

A large number of fish were found dead in the river near Dehu on Saturday, June 14, raising concerns among local residents and environmental activists over the deteriorating water quality of the Indrayani river, and the growing environmental pressures on the river ecosystem. (Hindustan Times)

Updated on Jun 16, 2026 01:22 IST

SPPU to host historic 100th All India Marathi Literary Conference

SPPU to host historic 100th All India Marathi Literary Conference

Updated on Jun 15, 2026 01:38 IST

Pune strengthens green building footprint with over 1,400 registered projects

A building under-construction is pictured in a business district of Mumbai. AFP/Indranil Mukherjee

Updated on Jun 15, 2026 01:24 IST

NGT assigns key role to two Pune institutions in ₹137-crore environmental penalty case

The case stems from allegations that Shakti Plastic Industries, one of the country’s prominent plastic waste recycling companies, generated Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) certificates far in excess of its actual recycling capacity. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Updated on Jun 12, 2026 23:36 IST

Joint committee begins assessment of Mula river pollution, report to be submitted to NGT

Contaminated water - Water Pollution - Bhatsa river is primary source of Water Supply to the city - Dead fish found in Bhatsa Dam - HT photo by Anand Shinde -- 19/07/08

Updated on Jun 12, 2026 24:58 IST

Monsoon progress slows down in Maha, still within normal timeline: IMD

At present, the state is not witnessing widespread rainfall associated with an active monsoon system. (HT)

Updated on Jun 11, 2026 24:04 IST

Proposed tree-felling triggers widespread public opposition

Activists have called upon Punekars to come forward and support efforts to protect the mature trees at the site. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

Updated on Jun 9, 2026 23:40 IST

NGT seeks timeline for release of ₹1,797 cr funds for revival of Indrayani River; next hearing on July 15

A fresh DPR was submitted to the Centre on August 11, 2025, taking the estimated cost to nearly <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>1,797 crore. (FILE)

Updated on Jun 8, 2026 22:56 IST

Monsoon arrives in Maharashtra on time despite delayed Kerala onset

The monsoon made landfall in Kerala on June 4, three days after its normal onset date of June 1 and nearly a week later than the IMD’s earlier forecast of around May 26. (Representative photo)

Updated on Jun 6, 2026 21:32 IST

Monsoon arrives in Maharashtra on time despite delayed onset in Kerala: IMD

The weather department has forecast favourable conditions for further advancement of the monsoon over the next two to three days. It is expected to cover more parts of Maharashtra.

Updated on Jun 7, 2026 01:08 IST

20 structures in Chikhali identified as located within Indrayani River’s blue flood line

The matter stems from an application filed before the NGT in 2023 by Pimpri-Chinchwad resident Gopal Kachave, who alleged that residential properties near Moi Phata had been constructed within the Indrayani River’s blue flood line, affecting the natural flow of the river. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Updated on Jun 6, 2026 01:22 IST

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