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    Farmers in drought-hit Marathwada forced to sell cattle at low prices

    Farmers in drought-hit Marathwada forced to sell cattle at low prices
    pune news
    Updated on Oct 2, 2026 02:26 IST

    Maha orders probe into alleged irregularities in onion procurement from Nashik farmers

    As in previous years, the Centre, under its Price Stabilisation Fund (PSF) scheme, engaged the NCCF and NAFED to procure onions from farmers to build a buffer stock and help protect consumers from excessive price volatility. (HT FILE)
    pune news
    Updated on Oct 1, 2026 02:09 IST

    Political rivals Vikhe Patil, Thorat seek consensus for bank polls

    Long-time political rivals Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil and Balasaheb Thorat are set to work together to avoid a contest for the 21-member board of Ahilyanagar District Central Cooperative (ADCC) Bank. (Getty Images (PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))
    pune news
    Updated on Sep 29, 2026 02:00 IST

    Sujay Vikhe-Patil denies taking credit for cousin Nila’s Sweden win

    Sujay has now responded to both Nila and Lanke, saying that his comments were not intended to claim credit for her victory. (HT FILE)
    pune news
    Updated on Sep 28, 2026 02:22 IST

    2 dead, 6 injured in violent rampage at Ahilyanagar old-age home; man arrested

    The police have registered a first in information report (FIR) against Ghule under multiple sections of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) including murder, intentionally causing hurt using dangerous instruments etc. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)
    pune news
    Updated on Sep 27, 2026 02:20 IST

    Sugar commissionerate ultimatum to 8 mills over ₹89 crore dues

    The mills are located in Nashik, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Solapur and Satara districts. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)
    pune news
    Updated on Sep 27, 2026 02:18 IST

    Ganpati procession death in Pune sparks row over alleged lathi-charge

    The death of man during Ganpati immersion procession in Ahilyanagar has triggered a controversy, with NCP MLA Sangram Jagtap and residents alleging that he died following police lathi-charge. (HT)
    pune news
    Updated on Sep 25, 2026 05:58 IST

    Farmers suffer 90% crop loss as Marathwada reels under dry spell

    Lib File B-54, MUM-120609 - JUNE 12, 2003 - SANGALI, MAHARASHTRA : A FARMER LOOKS AT THE PARCHED LAND IN DISGUST AS DROUGHT-HIT AREAS OF MAHARASHTRA CRAVE FOR RAINS IN VIEW OF MONSOON APPROACHING NEAR. PTI PHOTO PUBJUNE03
    pune news
    Updated on Sep 22, 2026 16:33 IST

    Fourth generation Vikhe-Patil enters politics, elected to Swedish parliament

    A leader of the Green Party and daughter of educationist Ashok Vikhe Patil, Nila’s election adds a new chapter to a family that has been a powerful force in politics.
    pune news
    Updated on Sep 21, 2026 06:36 IST

    100 MSF jawans to assist police in managing traffic at Hinjewadi

    Pune, India - Sept. 3, 2018:The traffic problem at Shivaji Chowk in Hinjewadi is a matter of fact in Pune, India, on Monday, September 3, 2018. (HT PHOTO)
    pune news
    Updated on Sep 20, 2026 17:20 IST

    Dry fruits at Maharashtra drought meeting spark row

    A video that went viral showed Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Jadhav eating cashews and almonds.
    mumbai news
    Updated on Sep 20, 2026 02:27 IST

    Only tea and water in forthcoming drought-related meetings: Bharne

    The Opposition criticised the politicians, calling them “insensitive” for eating costly dry fruits while farmers are under severe stress. (VIDEO GRAB)
    pune news
    Updated on Sep 20, 2026 02:23 IST

    Conditions grave in Marathwada due to prolonged dry spell: Bharne

    Bharne assured elected representatives that the state government would make every effort to secure maximum compensation and assistance for affected farmers. (HT)
    pune news
    Updated on Sep 20, 2026 02:20 IST

    25% standing crops in Marathwada damaged due to prolonged dry spell: Officials

    A sizeable portion of the soybean crop across the region has completely dried up. (HT)
    pune news
    Updated on Sep 19, 2026 07:02 IST

    Aaditya Thackeray asks Uddhav Sena worker to apologise for dog protest in Maha

    Aaditya Thackeray asks Sena (UBT) worker to apologise over dog protest
    pune news
    Updated on Sep 18, 2026 07:05 IST

    CZA seeks more details on state’s leopard rescue centre projects before approval

    Pune, India - March 30, 2023: In an operation, Wildlife SOS and the Maharashtra Forest Department reunited a 15-day-old leopard cub with its mother near Kailash Nagar village, located in Junnar division of Pune district, India, on Thursday, March 30, 2023. The cub was discovered by farmers while harvesting their sugarcane fields. In the evening the team arranged for the cub to be returned to the field where it was found. Cameras set-up captured the mother leopard slowly approaching the field at midnight. She gently picked him up by the scruff of his neck and retreated to a safer location. (HT PHOTO)
    pune news
    Updated on Sep 17, 2026 02:17 IST

    From cricket and football to golf: 50 rural Nashik children take to an unlikely sport

    The initiative was started by retired Indian Air Force officer Wing Commander Pradeep Bagmar, who set up the golf course and five tent houses on 22 acres in 2018 to promote tourism in the area. (HT)
    pune news
    Updated on Sep 16, 2026 02:07 IST

    Pune-Nashik rail project: Kakodkar panel to assess GMRT concerns

    Anil-Kakodkar-noted-scientist-and-former-Chairman-of-the-Atomic-Energy-Commission
    pune news
    Updated on Sep 12, 2026 02:12 IST

    Sugar commissionerate likely to revise production estimate for next season

    pune news
    Updated on Sep 12, 2026 02:09 IST

    Onion prices in Mumbai double to ₹60 per kg, expected to rise further

    Onion prices at Lasalgaon are higher than in Vashi, with good-quality onions, bought by major hotel chains and by farmers for seeds, fetching around <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>55 per kg
    mumbai news
    Updated on Sep 11, 2026 05:32 IST

    Onion prices climb to ₹60-65 per kg in Pune as arrivals drop

    Thane, India - May -26 2026: (in thane Onion market ) Meanwhile, the fall in onion prices has triggered protests among farmers across Maharashtra, including Nashik. The central government has increased the onion procurement price by <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>345 per quintal, fixing it at <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>1,580 per quintal (approximately <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>15 per kilogram). However, farmers have termed the revised rate inadequate and warned that their agitation will continue until they receive at least <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>24 per kilogram for onions. Revised government onion procurement rate: <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>1,580 per quintal Approximate market rate: <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>15.80 per kilogram Farmers demand: Minimum <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>24 per kilogram Petrol price hikes continue to impact transportation and daily essential goods across the state ,in Thane ,in Mumbai, India, on, Tuesday, May -26, 2026. ( photo by Praful Gangurde / Hindustan Times )
    pune news
    Updated on Sep 11, 2026 02:25 IST

    Onion prices rise across Maharashtra; retail rates reach ₹60-70 per kg in Mumbai

    The prices are expected to come down within the next month when onions from other states start arriving.
    mumbai news
    Updated on Sep 10, 2026 04:32 IST

    Prolonged dry spell impacts Kharif crops in Maharashtra: Officials

    State agriculture minister Dattatray Bharne admitted that the protracted absence of rainfall has affected the growth of Kharif crops in several parts of Maharashtra. (HT)
    pune news
    Updated on Sep 9, 2026 02:00 IST

    Hinjewadi residents take to streets, give govt three months to fix infrastructure

    The silent march began at Infosys Circle in Phase I, proceeded to Shivaji Chowk and returned to the starting point. (HT PHOTO)
    pune news
    Updated on Sep 6, 2026 16:25 IST

    Infra failed to keep pace with urbanisation in Pune: Fadnavis

    Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis being felicitated with a memento by The Magnum Ice Cream Company’s Executive Director (CFO) Abhijit Bhattacharya during the inauguration of The Magnum Ice Cream Company’s Global Capability Centre (GCC), in Pune on Friday. (@CMOMaharashtra X)
    pune news
    Updated on Sep 5, 2026 02:13 IST

    Over 19 km of last-mile links planned around metro stations

    Dudi, who heads the special task force formed by deputy chief minister Sunetra Pawar on Friday to address infrastructure issues in Hinjewadi, chaired the panel’s first meeting on Friday. (HT PHOTO)
    pune news
    Updated on Sep 5, 2026 02:12 IST

    Fadnavis compares DJ noise to ‘earthquake’, seeks consensus on curbing loud music

    The chief minister also condemned the alleged assault on activist Vidyanand Bapat. (HT FILE)
    pune news
    Updated on Sep 5, 2026 02:09 IST

    ‘DJ system noise similar to that of earthquake’: Fadnavis ahead of Ganeshotsav

    Ganpati idols make their way through city streets ahead of the 10-day festival.
    mumbai news
    Updated on Sep 5, 2026 02:44 IST

    Sunetra Pawar announces special task force for Hinjewadi; PMRDA prepares ₹426 cr infra plan

    Pawar (L) chaired a meeting with senior officials of Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad, including Pune divisional commissioner Sheetal Teli-Ugale. (HT)
    pune news
    Updated on Sep 4, 2026 02:19 IST

    ₹450 cr plan to boost Hinjewadi’s basic infra: Pune collector

    Pune district administration has prepared <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>450-crore plan to improve basic infrastructure in and around Hinjewadi, focusing on last-mile road connectivity, drainage, pedestrian facilities and roads. (HT FILE)
    pune news
    Updated on Sep 2, 2026 02:59 IST
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