Satyajit Joshi has been in the profession for over three decades based in Pune. He has reported extensively on Western Maharashtra. And has also covered various political and social issues.
Articles by Satyajit Joshi
Abortion racket busted in Maharashtra’s Solapur; doctor couple arrested
Preliminary police investigation reveals that the couple was involved in carrying out at least 36 abortions in the past few years.
Updated on Aug 27, 2017 04:38 PM IST
Satyajit Joshi, Pune
2008 Malegaon blasts: Lt Col Purohit’s family keeps low profile in Pune
Lt Col Purohit is main accused in bombing Malegaon town that killed six people nine years ago
Updated on Aug 22, 2017 09:56 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Pune | Satyajit Joshi
Maharashtra civil servant held for ‘stealing’ Rs 3 crore from drought fund
The Satara police have arrested Amol Kambale, a former deputy collector from Satara, for allegedly siphoning off Rs 2.91 crore from the financial assistance fund for drought-affected farmers
Updated on Aug 13, 2017 03:47 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Pune | Satyajit Joshi, Pune
All British era and other bridges safe in Pune district, says PWD safety audit
The survey also included the 177 bridges constructed during the British era which were surveyed under a special drive.
Updated on Aug 11, 2017 10:24 AM IST
HindustanTimes, Pune | Satyajit Joshi
Nothing could stop Taher Poonawala from fighting injustice, not even a boycott
Taher Poonawala’s decision to donate his body for medical research instead of following customs and traditions was in the true spirit of the ideas he espoused all his life. Once a staunch follower of the Dawoodi Bohra high priest, Taherbhai took on the flag of revolt when he realised there were, what he claimed, objectionable practices in the community.
Updated on Aug 02, 2017 10:26 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Pune | Satyajit Joshi, Pune
Rationalist and Bohra reformist Taher Poonawala no more
Affectionately known as Taherbhai in Pune’s social life, he was 95 and is survived by his wife and a daughter.
Updated on Aug 02, 2017 09:51 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Pune | Satyajit Joshi, Pune
Pune industries may have to pay 38 pc more water charges after proposal by state govt
Rate for agricultural water supply is proposed to be increased by 20 per cent. A steep hike of 588 per cent has been proposed for the bottling industry.
Published on Jul 27, 2017 01:39 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Pune | Satyajit Joshi
How can the Pune-Mumbai Expressway be safe?
Various studies conducted by government and non-government agencies have shown that “human error” mostly negligent driving is the main reason for accidents on the expressway.
Updated on Jul 15, 2017 02:07 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Pune | Satyajit Joshi
Pune civic chief’s revamp plan starts with Rs 18,000 crore for public transport
In an exclusive interview to Hindustan Times, civic chief Kunal Kumar, who admits that Pune has been neglected, believes that a developed city is one where the rich travel by public transport. He outlines strategies to deal with water issues, garbage management, slum management and infrastructure
Updated on Jul 04, 2017 12:24 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Pune | Satyajit Joshi, Pune
Pune’s future: Metro, ring road, major traffic reform
Pune’s ring road is being touted as an example for the whole country. However, locally, on the crowded streets, what it promises is a complete redirection of traffic flow and better traffic management
Updated on Jul 07, 2017 12:50 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Pune | Satyajit Joshi
Farm loan waiver: Despite reservations, NCP will cooperate with Maharashtra government: Pawar
Mumbai city news: The NCP chief also insisted that the BJP government must implement recommendations of Swaminathan Commission to rid farmers across India of their financial woes
Updated on Jun 26, 2017 12:02 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Satyajit Joshi, Pune
Congress-NCP govt failed to address Pune’s crucial issues: CM Fadnavis
The Maharashtra chief minister laid a majority of Pune’s inadequacies, from lack of 24x7 drinking water to solid waste management, at the door of his political opponents.
Updated on Jun 24, 2017 08:55 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Mumbai | Ketaki Ghoge and Satyajit Joshi
I want to make Pune the startup capital of India, says Fadnavis
From developing the new Pune airport to fast-tracking a startup hub, CM Devendra Fadnavis shared in an exclusive interview with Hindustan Times his blueprint for the cultural and IT capital of Maharashtra
Updated on Jun 24, 2017 07:31 AM IST
Pune, Hindustan Times | Ketaki Ghoge and Satyajit Joshi
Maharashtra government’s digitization drive too slow, says chief secretary
Chief secretary Manukumar Srivastav was upset as the ambitious drive of the government to update 7/12 extracts was not being implemented swiftly. He was specifically dissatisfied with the performance in districts of Pune and Konkan revenue divisions.
Updated on Jun 16, 2017 05:35 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Pune | Satyajit Joshi
CM’s Gramrakshak Dal plan may face farmers’ disapproval at Ralegan Siddhi
Supporters of farmer agitation have decided not to organise the function of setting up the gramrakshak dal until Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis resolves their issues
Updated on Jun 09, 2017 11:59 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Pune | Satyajit Joshi, Pune
Farmers’ leader Shetty sows seeds for police ‘revolt’ in Maharashtra
Raju Shetty has hinted at possibility of police revolt if their grievances are not addressed immediately. Shetty has said that Maharashtra police are being demoralized for the past few years and political interference and negative approach of judiciary has aggravated the situation.
Updated on Jun 07, 2017 02:27 PM IST
Hindutan Times, Pune | Satyajit Joshi
Pune cops arrest IT engineer after 8-year-old niece says he plays ‘dirty games’ with her
Mumbai city news: The woman’s family told her not to go to the police, fearing that their reputation would be tarnished
Updated on May 27, 2017 10:32 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Satyajit Joshi, Mumbai
Kirtankar in Shirur held for molesting two minor girls
Victims allege they were sexually abused between June 2016 and May 2017 by Babaji and Aabaji Chalak; brothers booked under Prevention of Children from Sexual Offences Act
Updated on May 26, 2017 12:32 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Pune | Satyajit Joshi
Shiv Sena ministers stopped on the Karnataka border
Sena ministers Diwakar Rawte and Deepak Savant were on their way to participate in the protest march against Karnataka’s ban on ‘Jay Maharashtra’ slogan.
Published on May 25, 2017 06:00 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Pune | Satyajit Joshi
BJP plays Lavasa card to check Pawar’s presidential ambition
BJP sources point out that NCP is exploiting each opportunity to put the Fadnavis government in a tight spot, while Pawar is emerging as a unanimous choice for UPA ahead of the presidential election
Updated on May 24, 2017 05:52 PM IST
Pune | Satyajit Joshi
Marathi film producer dies after posting ‘reasons’ on Facebook, Pune police book wife, kin
Sources close to Tapkir’s family said that his wife and two brothers-in law have decided to move court for bail on Tuesday.
Updated on May 16, 2017 04:13 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Satyajit Joshi, Pune
Pune’s deputy mayor Navnath Kambale dies of cardiac arrest
Kambale was known as a staunch Ambedkarite and was associated with Republican Party of India from college days
Updated on May 16, 2017 03:55 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Satyajit Joshi, Pune
After Dec 16 verdict, 3 get death for rape, murder of Pune techie, court terms case ‘rarest of rare’
The lawyer for three of the accused said they plan to appeal against the decision in the Bombay high court
Updated on May 10, 2017 01:33 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Satyajit Joshi
After Dec 16 verdict, 3 get death for rape, murder of Pune techie in 2009
Nayana Pujari, 28, a software engineer with an IT company in Pune, was raped and murdered by a taxi driver, her company watchman who offered to drop her home
Updated on May 09, 2017 05:59 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Satyajit Joshi, Pune
Bus catches fire in Mumbai-Pune expressway tunnel, car rams into it, kills 5
A fire broke out in the rear of the luxury bus and the lights in the tunnel went off because of the smoke. The car then rammed into it in the dark
Updated on May 08, 2017 08:46 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Satyajit Joshi, Pune
BJP MP draws ire for holding daughter’s wedding at sports complex in Pune
Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis, state BJP president Raosaheb Danve,Union Minister Prakash Javadekar and other prominent leaders of the party attended the ceremony
Updated on May 08, 2017 07:08 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Satyajit Joshi, Pune
A haven for bibliophiles: Inside India’s first ‘book village’ near Pune
Bhilar village, modelled on a Welsh town known as world’s largest second-hand book centre, is a treat for any literature lover
Updated on May 06, 2017 11:51 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Satyajit Joshi
In pics: Pick up one of 15,000 books on display at India’s first ‘book village’ near Pune today
Bhilar village, modelled on a Welsh village known as world’s largest second-hand book centre, is a haven for bibliophiles
Updated on May 04, 2017 11:46 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Satyajit Joshi, Pune
Pune mayor’s comments against reservation invite criticism
Pune mayor says that Brahmin youths prefer to go to foreign countries because of reservation in education and jobs
Updated on Apr 30, 2017 08:01 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Satyajit Joshi, Pune
You protest, we’ll talk to farmers: Maharashtra BJP’s answer to Opposition’s Sangharsh yatra
Maha BJP workers and leaders will reach out to farmers and tell them more about the steps taken by the government to tackle the crisis
Updated on May 18, 2017 11:30 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Satyajit Joshi, Mumbai