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    PMC to impose fire-safety fees on violators, recover dues based on built-up area

    The decision comes as the civic body intensifies its fire-safety inspections across the city, with officials finding widespread violations at coaching classes, paying guest (PG) facilities, educational buildings, warehouses, scrap shops, hospitals and other establishments. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)
    pune news
    Updated on Oct 2, 2026 02:34 IST

    Maharashtra to use drug-detection devices to screen medicines at govt facilities

    The department will train a separate team of pharmacists to operate the devices. The first phase, covering training and primary screening, is expected to be completed within three months, officials said. (Representative photo)
    pune news
    Updated on Oct 2, 2026 02:34 IST

    Pune tops Maha’s influenza cases as state sees sharp spike

    Of the 2,320 swine flu cases recorded across the state this year, 390 patients are currently hospitalised, while 1,922 are under home isolation. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)
    pune news
    Updated on Oct 2, 2026 02:33 IST

    Eight Pune-based students drown at Diveagar beach

    Eight Pune-based students drown at Diveagar beach
    mumbai news
    Updated on Oct 2, 2026 02:30 IST

    12 children hospitalised after suspected chlorine leak at Yerawada swimming pool

    12 children hospitalised after suspected chlorine leak at Yerawada swimming pool
    pune news
    Updated on Oct 2, 2026 02:21 IST

    8 teens on picnic drown in sea at Maharashtra's Diveagar beach

    A police official at the site after eight male students of a private coaching institute, 'Winners Academy', drowned in the Arabian Sea while on a picnic at Diveagar beach.
    pune news
    Updated on Oct 1, 2026 19:38 IST

    Lulla Nagar hsg society, animal lovers spar over feeding spot for stray dogs

    Lulla Nagar hsg society, animal lovers spar over feeding spot for stray dogs
    pune news
    Updated on Sep 30, 2026 17:16 IST

    Pune mayor seeks Japanese investment during Okayama visit

    Pune mayor seeks Japanese investment during Okayama visit
    pune news
    Updated on Sep 30, 2026 02:35 IST

    Fire breaks out at Bank of India building on Laxmi Road

    A fire broke out in a sixth-floor office at the Bank of India building on crowded Laxmi Road on Tuesday. (HT)
    pune news
    Updated on Sep 30, 2026 02:28 IST

    PMC acts against 344 establishments in 10 days over fire safety violations

    The civic administration said that the action will continue until establishments comply with the prescribed safety requirements. (HT PHOTO)
    pune news
    Updated on Sep 28, 2026 02:25 IST

    Pune civic body acts against 344 establishments in 10 days over fire safety violations

    Pune PMC has acted against 344 establishments over fire safety violations in 10 days
    pune news
    Updated on Sep 27, 2026 07:29 IST

    18 local bodies fail to conduct single sex determination sting op in 3 years

    18 district and municipal authorities failed to conduct a single sting operation under PCPNDT Act over the past three years despite target of 25 such operations every year in each district ((PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))
    pune news
    Updated on Sep 27, 2026 02:28 IST

    PMC records 3.5% rise in Ganesh idol collection compared to last yr

    PMC recorded 6,77,057 idols immersed or collected for immersion during Ganeshotsav 2026—up from 6,54,410 last year, an increase of nearly 3.5%, officials said on Saturday. (MAHENDRA KOLHE/HT)
    pune news
    Updated on Sep 27, 2026 02:24 IST

    21 PCPNDT complaints pending in Maharashtra, 7 in Pune

    The data assumes significance against the backdrop of the alleged sex determination and illegal abortion racket uncovered in Daund, Kedgaon and Yavat. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)
    pune news
    Updated on Sep 27, 2026 02:21 IST

    No grade 2 disability among Pune’s new leprosy cases this year

    Leprosy is an infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium leprae, which primarily affects the skin, peripheral nerves, eyes and other organs. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)
    pune news
    Updated on Sep 27, 2026 02:14 IST

    PMC prepared for Ganesh Visarjan on Anant Chaturdashi

    Ahead of the Ganesh Visarjan processions, the Pune police, including commissioner Amitesh Kumar (C), conducted route marches across key areas of the city on Thursday. PMC is all set for immersion of Ganesh idols on Friday by deploying 120 lifeguards and 37 fire brigade personnel at 15 immersion ghats across the city for safety purposes. (MAHENDRA KOLHE/HT)
    pune news
    Updated on Sep 25, 2026 02:32 IST

    Katraj SWaCH waste facility gets notice over fire safety lapses

    PMC fire brigade on Thursday issued notice to SWaCH waste facility at Garbage Ramp, Katraj, directing it to address fire-safety lapses within seven days. (HT)
    pune news
    Updated on Sep 25, 2026 02:22 IST

    PMC fire brigade serves notice to 18 hospitals

    The inspections, which began last Friday on the instructions of Pune municipal commissioner Naval Kishor Ram, have so far covered 207 establishments across Pune. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)
    pune news
    Updated on Sep 24, 2026 16:58 IST

    PMC clears 20-plus essential service proposals amid code of conduct

    Among the approved works are repairs and maintenance of water pipelines under the Swargate water supply office in Gujarwadi Phata, the Katraj-Kondhwa Road area, Gujar-Nimbalkarwadi and the newly included New Dhayari area. (HT REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)
    pune news
    Updated on Sep 24, 2026 02:12 IST

    PMC speeds up land acquisition for Karvenagar roads

    Pune, India - July 30, 2018: Rain at Karvenagar in Pune, India, on Monday, July 30, 2018.-HT photo
    pune news
    Updated on Sep 24, 2026 02:07 IST

    PMC clears over 20 essential service proposals amid poll code

    The approvals cover urgent works across the water supply, electrical, sanitation, waste management and civic maintenance departments; officials said. (FILE)
    pune news
    Updated on Sep 24, 2026 02:05 IST

    PGs pull down signboards as PMC fire dept crackdown enters fourth day

    PGs pull down signboards as PMC fire dept crackdown enters fourth day
    pune news
    Updated on Sep 22, 2026 02:25 IST

    State directs PMC to intensify vector-borne disease surveillance

    Six chikungunya cases were also recorded during the month. (FILE)
    pune news
    Updated on Sep 22, 2026 02:12 IST

    FDA suspends Rangla Punjab licence over food safety violations

    Pune, India - Feb. 8, 2018:Tukaram Mundhe during press conference at PMPML Building, Swargate in Pune, India, on Thursday, February 8, 2018. (HT PHOTO)
    pune news
    Updated on Sep 22, 2026 02:03 IST

    PGs pull down signboards as PMC shuts 10 more on 4th day of crackdown

    The action was the fourth consecutive day of drive. All 10 establishments were closed after violations were found. (HT)
    pune news
    Updated on Sep 21, 2026 18:30 IST

    Fire dept serves notices to 36 establishments over safety violations

    The latest inspection covered 21 PG facilities and hostels, 13 coaching classes, one study centre and one fitness gym. (HT PHOTO)
    pune news
    Updated on Sep 20, 2026 02:13 IST

    Pune to get 200-bed superspeciality hospital under PRAGATI project

    pune news
    Updated on Sep 18, 2026 02:26 IST

    Medical teachers oppose revised staff structure, warn of impact on Sassoon services

    The MSMTA has demanded that the revised staffing structure be withdrawn immediately. It has also sought a fresh assessment based on the actual teaching, patient-care and administrative workload of individual institutions. (HT PHOTO)
    pune news
    Updated on Sep 18, 2026 02:00 IST

    Pune witnesses surge in hand, foot, mouth disease cases among children

    Most children recover with symptomatic treatment but in rare cases children with severe infections and high-risk categories might require hospitalisation. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)
    pune news
    Updated on Sep 17, 2026 02:33 IST

    Pune mayor, two civic officials to attend Japan conference

    The civic body is expected to spend around <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>6 lakh on the two officials, or <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>3 lakh each, covering air travel, accommodation and food. (HT)
    pune news
    Updated on Sep 17, 2026 02:20 IST
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