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Articles by Gayatri Vajpeyee

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

Citizens allege heritage trees near Sadhu Vaswani Bridge cut despite NGT stay

Residents have written to the Maharashtra Tree Authority, demanding immediate investigation into the incident . (HT PHOTO)

Updated on Mar 16, 2026 23:20 IST

Two new transit treatment centres to become operational in Western Maharashtra in April

In Maharashtra, TTCs are usually managed by the forest department and serve as first-response centres during wildlife rescue operations. (HT PHOTO)

Updated on Mar 16, 2026 24:28 IST

Pune weather to stay mostly clear, IMD issues rainfall alert across Maha

Pune, India - June 9, 2023: Cloudy weather seen in sky in Baner area in Pune, India, on Friday, June 9, 2023. (Photo by Kalpesh Nukte/HT PHOTO)

Updated on Mar 12, 2026 23:50 IST

2 forest fire incidents reported in Pune hills; authorities suspect man-made fire in Bopdev

2 forest fire incidents reported in Pune hills; authorities suspect man-made fire in Bopdev

Updated on Mar 11, 2026 02:20 IST

8 tourists injured in honey bee attack at Sinhagad Fort

Officials said that Nandkumar Gharge, 67, and a one-and-a-half-year-old child are among those seriously injured. (HT photo)

Updated on Mar 9, 2026 24:26 IST

IMD issues heatwave alert for several districts in Maharashtra

On Sunday, the maximum temperature at the Shivajinagar observatory was recorded at 37.1°C, which is 2.5°C above normal. (Hindustan Times)

Updated on Mar 9, 2026 24:24 IST

PMC seeks intervention by higher authorities for compensatory afforestation policy

PMC has informed NGT that it has sought intervention from higher authorities to evolve a clear policy framework for compensatory afforestation. ((PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))

Updated on Mar 7, 2026 03:02 IST

Ahilyanagar forest dept proposes separate facility to house 200 leopards

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Updated on Mar 7, 2026 02:30 IST

Maha forest dept signs agreement with Vantara for relocating 50 leopards

An agreement was signed for the relocation of leopards to reduce human-leopard conflict in Pune.

Updated on Mar 7, 2026 08:20 IST

MPCB issues notice to Loni Kalbhor Gram Panchayat after fire at dumping site

MPCB issues notice to Loni Kalbhor Gram Panchayat after fire at dumping site

Updated on Mar 2, 2026 24:48 IST

IMD forecasts warmer-than-usual nights for Maharashtra this summer

Eastern Maharashtra, including the Vidarbha region, is expected to witness above-normal heatwave days during the upcoming hot weather season, IMD officials said. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Updated on Feb 28, 2026 14:53 IST

Water hyacinth chokes river in Pune’s Mundhwa area as civic bodies play blame game

Water hyacinth, if left unchecked, forms dense floating mats that choke water bodies, obstruct natural flow and create stagnant conditions. Health officials warn that such stagnation creates an ideal breeding ground for mosquitoes. (HT PHOTO)

Updated on Feb 27, 2026 21:58 IST

Clean chit for RESQ Charitable Trust in foreign volunteer inquiry

Clean chit for RESQ Charitable Trust in foreign volunteer inquiry

Updated on Feb 27, 2026 24:36 IST

PMC launches ‘Clean Air Portal’ to monitor pollution at major construction sites

PMC additional commissioner Prithviraj BP (L) mayor and Manjusha Nagpure announced launch of Clean air portal during a press conference on Wednesday. (HT)

Updated on Feb 25, 2026 17:11 IST

With no in-house veterinary officers, Maha forest department leans on NGOs to run rescue centres

With no in-house veterinary officers, Maha forest department leans on NGOs to run rescue centres

Updated on Feb 24, 2026 17:04 IST

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