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Fish deaths at Pashan Lake due to multiple factors, not STP alone: Primove Consultancy

nvironmental factors such as the spread of water hyacinth and a consequent drop in dissolved oxygen levels could have played a significant role, says report. (HT FILE)

Published on Apr 16, 2026 03:46 am IST

Rohit Pawar campaigns for aunt Sunetra in Baramati bypoll

Rohit Pawar said he has been meeting party office-bearers, workers and citizens across the constituency. (HT)

Published on Apr 16, 2026 03:22 am IST

Five STPs to be operational by June-end

Four STPs with a combined capacity of 81 million litres per day (MLD) — Warje (26 MLD), Wadgaon (28 MLD), Mundhwa (20 MLD) and Matsyakendra, Hadapsar (7 MLD) — will become fully operational by June. (HT)

Published on Apr 14, 2026 03:56 am IST

Katraj-Kondhwa road widening project receives fresh push; state allocates ₹140cr for land acquisition

The project, which connects two national highways, is being fast-tracked following directions from CM Devendra Fadnavis. (FILE)

Published on Apr 13, 2026 06:06 am IST

Sunetra Pawar launches Baramati campaign, asks voters not to assess her work through gender lenses

Sunetra Pawar launches Baramati campaign, asks voters not to assess her work through gender lenses

Published on Apr 13, 2026 05:41 am IST

ESR flags major gaps in sewage treatment; Pashan STP failure puts PMC claims under scrutiny

While PMC operates STPs with a combined capacity of 567 MLD and a sewage network exceeding 2,600 km, the report points to inefficiencies across the system. (MAHENDRA KOLHE/ HT)

Published on Apr 13, 2026 05:36 am IST

Bhujbal’s helicopter lands in parking lot, 1km away from helipad in Purandar; probe likely

However, the pilot landed the aircraft in a parking lot located around a kilometre away from the designated site. (VIDEO GRAB)

Published on Apr 12, 2026 04:18 am IST

Oxygen levels dip in Pashan lake; PMC, MPCB begin probe after fish deaths

The development comes amid reports of untreated sewage entering the lake. (HT)

Published on Apr 12, 2026 04:14 am IST

Clean rivers before beautification, says Pankaja Munde

Munde (in pic) said untreated sewage from local bodies, private establishments and industries is a major cause of pollution (HT)

Published on Apr 11, 2026 04:52 am IST

Metro expansion to require over 13,500 sq m land, govt-owned plots to form bulk of acquisition

Pune, India - April 21, 2022: Metro station work in progress at Swargate Chowk, in Pune, India, on Thursday, April 21, 2022. (HT PHOTO) (Hindustan Times)

Published on Apr 11, 2026 04:22 am IST

Metro Phase 2 gains pace with new corridors; Phase 1 ridership crosses 10cr

Pune, India - April 21, 2022: Metro station work in progress at Swargate Chowk, in Pune, India, on Thursday, April 21, 2022. (HT PHOTO) (Hindustan Times)

Published on Apr 11, 2026 04:20 am IST

Maha Metro revises Bhakti-Shakti Chowk–Chakan corridor plan; proposes six-coach trains

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Published on Apr 08, 2026 07:44 am IST

Electricity supply of Hinjewadi society restored after 22 hours

The outage began at 12.48 pm on Monday (April 6) when a 22 kV high-voltage line supplying electricity to the society developed a fault near a metro station construction site. (HT)

Published on Apr 08, 2026 03:16 am IST

PMC to use GPR technology to prevent damage to underground utilities

In the absence of precise underground utility maps, excavation is often done on a trial-and-error basis, resulting in frequent service disruptions. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

Published on Apr 07, 2026 03:10 am IST

Excavation, concrete work weaken roots, triggering tree falls: Experts

Excavation for roads and utility lines often damages root systems, leaving trees structurally unstable even if they appear healthy for years. (HT)

Updated on Apr 06, 2026 10:47 am IST

Row over ‘grid support charge’ for rooftop solar; MSEDCL denies decision, calls it misinformation

Dhanbad,Jharkhand,INDIA(FILE PHOTO)Rooftop solar power plant in Dhanbad (Photo-Bijay-Hindustan Times)PHOTO FOR REPRESENTATIONAL PURPOSE

Published on Apr 03, 2026 07:08 am IST

Unseasonal rain, thunderstorm disrupt power supply across Pune

Unseasonal rain, thunderstorm disrupt power supply across Pune

Published on Apr 03, 2026 05:52 am IST

Maha-Metro seeks land for compensatory plantation of 41,000 trees

Metro work is currently underway on key extensions such as Swargate-Katraj, Vanaz-Chandani Chowk and Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC)-Bhakti-Shakti (Nigdi) whereas phase 2 corridors . (HT FILE)

Published on Apr 02, 2026 07:00 am IST

Developers must declare water status in PMC’s merged villages

PMC on Tuesday made it mandatory for developers in newly merged areas to inform homebuyers about the water supply situation and make arrangements until civic services are fully operational. ((PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))

Published on Apr 01, 2026 05:14 am IST

PMC mandates nod for borewells along underground metro corridor after drilling mishap

After the water leakage incident near Khadak Police Station, the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has made it mandatory for residents and developers to obtain permission before undertaking borewell drilling. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

Published on Mar 29, 2026 04:16 am IST

PMC denies claim that drainage work caused Mutha canal breach

Water resources department blames PMC for Mutha canal breach, which flooded Magarpatta area. ((PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))

Published on Mar 27, 2026 07:40 am IST

PMC tightens supply of free tanker water, slaps ₹5,000 penalty for violations

The civic body currently runs around 1,400 tanker trips daily, including 1,000 fixed and 400 emergency trips. (FILE)

Published on Mar 26, 2026 04:02 am IST

424 land order irregularities flagged in Pune; action against officials, statewide probe soon

Revenue minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule on Wednesday told the legislative council that the state had taken serious note of illegal orders passed under Section 155 of the Act . (HT)

Published on Mar 26, 2026 03:58 am IST

Civic polls held after nine years, PMC performance under scrutiny

PMC has initiated several infrastructure projects including the Katraj Chowk flyover, Shivajinagar double-decker flyover (in pic), Sadhu Vaswani Road flyover, JICA-funded water and sewerage project, and 24x7 water supply scheme. Officials have defended the civic body’s record, pointing to scale and long-term impact of these projects. (MAHENDRA KOLHE/HT)

Published on Jan 02, 2026 07:26 am IST

Over 200 designated locations allotted for poll campaigns

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Published on Dec 27, 2025 06:38 am IST

Polls near, delayed infra projects fuel voter anger across Pune wards

In central Pune, frustration is mounting over delays in the Shivajinagar double-decker flyover, being executed by the Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA). (MAHENDRA KOLHE/ HT)

Published on Dec 26, 2025 03:24 am IST

PMC issues property tax NOCs to 1,234 aspirants as civic polls draw closer

He added that several aspirants have used the PMC’s ongoing property tax amnesty scheme to clear outstanding dues before applying for the NoC. (HT)

Published on Dec 25, 2025 05:50 am IST

UCI delegation inspects Pune Grand Challenge preparations

The delegation, led by Jamaluddin Mohammad, a UCI commissioner and technical director from Malaysia, conducted the inspection at midnight, suggesting improvements related to footpaths and road works. (HT)

Published on Dec 24, 2025 03:00 am IST

PMC allows election rallies at approved rates, to release list of venues on Monday

Permission will be granted only after payment of the required fees, cleaning charges, and deposits, and upon meeting prescribed conditions, the PMC’s anti-encroachment department said. (HT)

Published on Dec 22, 2025 04:46 am IST

Ajit Pawar starts candidate interviews as NCP signals solo contest in Pune civic polls

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Shiv Sena, led by Eknath Shinde, are holding discussions to contest the elections together. (HT)

Published on Dec 22, 2025 04:36 am IST

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