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Articles by Gayatri Vajpeyee

Monkey rescued from warehouse in Talegaon MIDC

The operation was conducted under the guidance of range forest officer (RFO) Prakash Shinde and Nilesh Sampatrao Garade, founder of Wildlife Rescuer Maval. (HT)

Updated on Feb 23, 2026 23:10 IST

NGT continues stay on Tapovan tree felling till April 6

In November 2025, the Nashik Municipal Corporation (NMC) invited public suggestions and objections regarding the proposed clearing of significant green cover. (HT)

Updated on Feb 23, 2026 22:58 IST

Pune records second-highest February minimum temperature since 2015 at 19.2°C

TOPSHOT - An Indian labrourer drinks water at a public water fountain on a hot summer day in the old quarters of New Delhi on May 1, 2018. / AFP PHOTO / Sajjad HUSSAIN (AFP)

Updated on Feb 22, 2026 23:08 IST

Forest dept. records 80 fresh ownership claims following SC ruling

According to forest department data, Maharashtra has approximately 1.69 lakh hectares of land classified as ‘private forests’. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

Updated on Feb 22, 2026 22:18 IST

IITM Pune to set up climate observation station in Bikaner

The initiative is aimed at generating long-term, high-quality climate datasets to strengthen frontline climate research in India. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Updated on Feb 22, 2026 24:48 IST

For first time this year, mercury crosses 35°C in Lohegaon, Koregaon Park

Maximum temperature crossed the 35°C mark for the first time this year at Koregaon Park and Lohegaon on February 20. ((PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))

Updated on Feb 21, 2026 24:54 IST

NGT-picked panel finds untreated sewage from 20 villages polluting Pawana, seeks action plan from local bodies

Pune, India -July 27, 2023 :PCMC filed an FIR at Sangvi Police Station for illegal dumping of large amount of debris in the Pawana river. Photo taken of the river near Kasarwadi in Pune, India, on Thursday,July 27, 2023.(HT PHOTO)

Updated on Feb 19, 2026 23:56 IST

NGT imposes ₹7.36 crore penalty on developers

The tribunal directed the project proponents to deposit the amount within two months from February 17, the date on which the order was uploaded. The sum will be deposited with the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) and used for environmental restoration in the affected area. (Prayeja)

Updated on Feb 18, 2026 02:32 IST

Pangolin scales, sambar antlers seized from Raigad duo

The suspects were intercepted while they were waiting in a blue Maruti Suzuki Swift Dzire car. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

Updated on Feb 18, 2026 24:34 IST

City logs warmer nights as min temperatures cross 20°C at many weather stations

Going by data, February 17, 2026 ranks among the relatively rare warmer nights recorded in recent years. (FILE)

Updated on Feb 17, 2026 21:52 IST

Forest dept. flags fire, human-wildlife conflict risks amid water shortage

According to forest officials, the lack of funds from the PMC has hampered efforts to maintain artificial water ponds and storage tanks critical for wildlife survival and fire prevention. (FILE)

Updated on Feb 14, 2026 22:22 IST

Self-reliance critical in uncertain world: CDS

Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan on Friday asserted that the country “must be prepared mentally, structurally and materially to act independently when required”. (HT)

Updated on Feb 14, 2026 01:28 IST

PMC, IITM to form joint working group to tackle air pollution

Pune, India - December 29, 2018: Demonstration of new VVPAT machine to the citizens and representative of political parties by Pune District Collector Naval Kishore Ram at the collector office along with Monica Singh, district deputy electoral officer and others. in Pune, India, on Saturday, December 29, 2018.-HT photo

Updated on Feb 12, 2026 21:48 IST

Cooler nights return as minimum temperatures drop to 12 degrees Celsius

Pune, India - Dec. 20, 2018: People were winter clothes as temperature dropes in Pune, India, on Thursday, December 20, 2018. (Photo by Milind Saurkar/Hindustan Times) (Milind Saurkar/HT Photo)

Updated on Feb 9, 2026 24:00 IST

Forest department launches wildlife rapid rescue unit in Maval

Officials said conflicts involving other wild animals have also been steadily increasing, highlighting the need for a dedicated and trained response mechanism. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

Updated on Feb 7, 2026 23:46 IST

Third tigress released into the wild at Sahyadri Tiger Reserve

Wildlife guides and frontline forest staff at Sahyadri have fondly named her Hirkani, inspired by local history and folklore. (HT)

Updated on Feb 7, 2026 23:38 IST

NGT issues show cause notice to CPCB for delay in report on use of chemical on natural water bodies

The CPCB was required to submit its report to the registrar of the western zonal bench within four months. (HT)

Updated on Feb 6, 2026 22:56 IST

Forest dept begins extensive leopard census across Junnar division

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Updated on Feb 6, 2026 24:20 IST

Horse tourism environmentally unsustainable in Matheran: Panel

Raigad-based Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Technological University’s study concludes that equine activity is environmentally unsustainable in Matheran eco-sensitive zone (ESZ). (HT FILE)

Updated on Feb 5, 2026 23:40 IST

Higher water levels lower bird numbers at Ujjani this winter

Higher-than-normal water levels following above-average rainfall in 2025 appear to have impacted bird presence at Ujjani (Bhigwan) reservoir this winter, with annual census recording dip in count. ((PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))

Updated on Feb 4, 2026 02:58 IST

Junnar forest division conducts training to manage human–leopard conflict

Experts from Pune-based RESQ Charitable Trust conducted hands-on sessions on leopard tracking, control measures, installation of cages and use of trap cameras. (HT PHOTO)

Updated on Jan 31, 2026 17:15 IST

Warmer nights ahead as minimum temperatures rise across Pune

At Shivajinagar, the minimum temperature on January 29 stood at 15.1 degrees Celsius, which is 3.8 degrees Celsius above normal. By January 30, it rose further to 18.2 degrees Celsius, which is 6.9 degrees Celsius above normal. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Updated on Jan 30, 2026 22:12 IST

AI-generated tiger sighting video sparks panic in Karad; teen detained, later released

A tiger relaxes in a pool at Indore's Kamla Nehru zoo on Friday. (Shankar Mourya/HT photo)

Updated on Jan 30, 2026 22:04 IST

NGT orders probe into alleged pollution in Nimgaon Bhogi near Ranjangaon MIDC

Representative image (HT)

Updated on Jan 30, 2026 02:32 IST

Pune-Mumbai Expressway chokes as long weekend triggers massive tourist rush

Pune-Mumbai Expressway saw massive traffic jam on Saturday over the Republic Day weekend, as thousands of vehicles headed toward Lonavla, resulting in severe congestion. (HT FILE)

Updated on Jan 24, 2026 23:36 IST

Leopard captured after three days of wandering in Joshiwadi

Leopard captured after three days of wandering in Joshiwadi

Updated on Jan 24, 2026 02:12 IST

NGT seeks response from Pune collector on alleged illegal groundwater extraction in Kondhwa

Gurugram, India-June 05, 2024: A water tanker going to supply the water in residential area at new sectors near Dwarka Expressway, in Gurugram, India, on Wednesday, 05 June 2024. (Photo by Parveen Kumar/Hindustan Times)(Pic to go with Leena's story)

Updated on Jan 22, 2026 23:18 IST

Forest dept begins groundwork for oxygen park in Punawale

Gurgaon, India- July 22: After finding discrepancies in Chakkarpur project execution, forest department on Thursday has cancelled the permission of bundh restoration project which was earlier given to the Haryana Urban Development Authority (Huda), in Gurgaon, India, on Friday, 22 July 2016. (Photo by Parveen Kumar/Hindustan Times)

Updated on Jan 22, 2026 22:30 IST

Leopard driven out of residential area after seven-hour overnight operation in Shirur

Officials said the biggest challenge was the locality’s layout, crowded habitation, poor visibility and tight bylanes, making it extremely difficult to locate, track or tranquillise the animal without risking human safety. (HT)

Updated on Jan 21, 2026 22:04 IST

In 2025, Pune fire dept. recorded highest number of bird & animal rescue calls in over a decade

(LOW RES PIC)(FILE PHOTO)Thane, India - March 6, 2020:Bird rescue in Thane, India, on Friday, March 6, 2020. (HT PHOTO)

Updated on Jan 21, 2026 01:52 IST

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