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Police on high alert amid fears of gang war following Vanraj Andekar’s murder

Updated on Sep 03, 2024 07:00 AM IST

The shocking killing has intensified concerns over the deteriorating law and order situation in Pune

The Andekar gang has been active in Pune since 1980. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

Private bank manager killed for not sharing mobile hotspot

Manager at private bank was brutally murdered by group of four, including three minors, over mobile hotspot sharing issue

A manager at a private bank was brutally murdered by a group of four, including three minors, over a mobile hotspot sharing issue. ((PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))
Updated on Sep 03, 2024 05:32 AM IST

BORI introduces IKS course online in Marathi

Bhandarkar Oriental Research Institute (BORI) has launched the Indian Knowledge System (IKS) course content in Marathi on its online platform ‘Bharatvidya’

Bhandarkar Oriental Research Institute (BORI) has launched the Indian Knowledge System (IKS) course content in Marathi on its online platform ‘Bharatvidya’. (HT FILE)
Updated on Sep 03, 2024 05:12 AM IST

President Murmu offers prayers at Mahalaxmi temple in Kolhapur

President Droupadi Murmu on Monday embarked on a three-day visit to Maharashtra by offering prayers at the famous temple of goddess Mahalaxmi in Kolhapur city

President Droupadi Murmu on Monday embarked on a three-day visit to Maharashtra by offering prayers at the famous temple of goddess Mahalaxmi in Kolhapur city. (HT)
Updated on Sep 03, 2024 05:08 AM IST

Ajit’s Jan Sanman Yatra reaches Baramati

The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief and deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar’s Jan Sanman Yatra arrived at Baramati on Monday with supporters taking out a bike rally

The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief and deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar’s Jan Sanman Yatra arrived at Baramati on Monday with supporters taking out a bike rally. (HT)
Updated on Sep 03, 2024 05:04 AM IST

Two arrested for murder of former NCP corporator Vanraj Andekar in Pune

Andekar was standing near the Doke Talim area with his cousin at approximately 8:30 pm when the attack took place

The Pune City Police arrested two suspects on Monday in connection with the murder of Vanraj Andekar.  (VIDEO GRAB)
Published on Sep 02, 2024 11:33 AM IST

Pune Weather and AQI Today: Check weather forecast for September 2, 2024

Check the weather forecast and air quality updates for Pune on September 2, 2024 here.

Pune weather update on September 02, 2024
Published on Sep 02, 2024 07:00 AM IST

MTDC plans ‘tourist mitras’ at popular locations in state

These tourist mitras will not only provide proper information about various tourist spots in the nearby area, but also provide medical aid, help in case of robbery or loss of luggage, says official

. The tourism mitras will also tell tourist, especially solo travellers, about the risk involved at some spots. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)
Updated on Sep 02, 2024 08:16 AM IST

President Droupadi Murmu on 3 days Maharashtra visit 

The President will address the 21st convocation ceremony of Symbiosis International (Deemed University) at the Lavale campus

She will also address a gathering of beneficiaries of ‘Shasan Aplya Dari’ and ‘Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojna’ of the Government of Maharashtra at Udgir.  (HT PHOTO)
Updated on Sep 02, 2024 08:14 AM IST

Jayakwadi dam records 85% water level; authorities hopeful for 100% this year

On July 27, the Jayakwadi dam had recorded only 5% water level which increased to 25% during the first week of August, 55% by mid-August, and 85% on September 1.

The Jayakwadi dam is a multipurpose project with water mainly used for irrigation in the drought-prone Marathwada region apart from drinking and other purposes in the towns, villages, municipalities and industries of the Aurangabad, Beed and Jalna districts. (HT FILE PHOTO)
Updated on Sep 02, 2024 08:12 AM IST

Monday Musings: BJP’s problem of plenty is NCP (SP)’s gain

Several leaders from the BJP and the Ajit Pawar-led NCP faction are now contemplating or actively pursuing a return to Sharad Pawar’s NCP

Sharad Pawar will be on three-day Kolhapur tour where he will interact with leaders from his and other parties and explore possible defections. (HT FILE)
Updated on Sep 02, 2024 08:02 AM IST

PMC to set up 550 static iron tanks for Ganesh idols immersion

Constructed water tanks are being readied at 22 main ghats in the city where citizens queue up to immerse the idols, said officials

In 2023, <span class='webrupee'>₹</span> <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>1.5 crore tender for mobile tanks was floated and only 59,126 of the total 561,428 Ganesh idols were immersed using these mobile facilities. (MAHENDRA KOLHE/ HT PHOTO)
Updated on Sep 02, 2024 07:20 AM IST
ByNadeem Inamdar

In 3-km radius, most pandals flout norms, citizens suffer due to traffic jams 

Citizens noted that the size of pandals this year has increased and amid growing concerns for action on those mandals which are creating traffic congestion

Mainly the Peth areas are the most affected ones, as there are narrow internal rains and several schools are based in this area daily thousands of citizens travel by these roads. (MAHENDRA KOLHE/ HT PHOTO)
Updated on Sep 02, 2024 07:10 AM IST

25 to 30% increase in Ganpati idol prices this year

Rise in prices notwithstanding, hundreds of Punekars can be seen rushing to the Ganpati idol shops in the city to book their very own ‘Bappa’ ahead of this year’s Ganesh festival

Reason being the continuous rain over the past two months, especially in Pen city of Raigad district, which has led to a 25 to 30% increase in idol prices. (HT PHOTO)
Updated on Sep 02, 2024 07:08 AM IST

PMC warns Ganesh mandals against illegal power tapping

There are nearly 4,000 public Ganesh mandals in the city and suburbs. Besides there are many housing societies setting up their own pandals while 500 have taken necessary permission till date

Mandals will be charged a concessional tariff and surprise checks will be conducted to ensure compliance with rules. (MAHENDRA KOLHE/ HT PHOTO)
Updated on Sep 02, 2024 07:02 AM IST
ByNadeem Inamdar

Murlidhar Mohol, Pankaja Munde assigned to oversee six assembly constituencies in Pune

Mohol is in charge of Kasba, Parvati and Pune Cantonment constituencies while Munde is responsible for Shivajinagar, Vadgaon Sheri and Kothrud constituencies

During these meetings, the two leaders will review the BJP’s booth-level performance, voting patterns, and identify areas where the party lagged in the LS elections. (HT PHOTO)
Updated on Sep 02, 2024 06:58 AM IST

Former NCP corporator Vanraj Andekar shot dead in Pune

According to officials, the incident was reported in the Doke Talim area in Nana Peth at around 8:30 pm. Andekar was alone at the time of the incident

Officials said around three to four bike-borne assailants fired five rounds towards Andekar in which he was injured seriously.  (VIDEO GRAB)
Updated on Sep 02, 2024 08:20 AM IST

Couple held for killing, dumping woman’s body in Pune’s Mutha River

The accused have been identified as Ashpak Abdul Khan, 51 and his wife, Hamida Ashpak Khan, 45 – both from Narvir Tanaji Wadi, Shivajinagar

The police deployed a drone, water boat and CCTVs to get information about the deceased. (HT PHOTO)
Updated on Sep 02, 2024 08:18 AM IST

Man involved in 2.89 cr share market scam caught with stolen car

Police, on Saturday, detained accused Shankar Raosaheb Shinde, 33, from Ravtale-Karudgaon in Ahmednagar district and handed him over to Shevgaon police and seized a stolen car worth of ₹12 lakh from him

Officials from robbery and vehicle theft prevention unit 2 of the Pune city police got a tip-off that Shinde was trying to sell a stolen car in Hadapsar. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)
Updated on Sep 02, 2024 05:54 AM IST

MSRDCL leases 2.25 acre plot in Mangalwar Peth reserved for cancer hospital to private builder

During the recently concluded state assembly session, medical education minister Hasan Mushrif had said that a cancer hospital will come up on the said plot

The letter by Nande mentions that the said plot of land is being leased to a private firm for 99 years at the rate of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>1 square meter per year. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)
Updated on Sep 02, 2024 05:58 AM IST
ByNadeem Inamdar

‘Photograph of eve teasers to be displayed on banners’ 

The city is likely to witness an influx of Indian and foreign tourists to participate in the ten-day Ganesh festival

In the past, there have been cases of eve teasing and the CP has assured to beef up police personnel to ensure the safety and security of women during the festival.  (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)
Updated on Sep 02, 2024 05:56 AM IST
ByNadeem Inamdar

Pimpri-Chinchwad police arrest money mules from Shrigonda, Daund 

The accused have been identified as Amar Pharate (38) from Daund, Santosh Pachpute (35) from Shrigonda and Shialesh alias Shailendra Kshirsagar (37) from Manjari Budruk

Accordingly, a team of Pimpri-Chinchwad police rushed to Shrigonda and arrested account holders Pharate and Pachpute. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)
Updated on Sep 02, 2024 05:50 AM IST

Pune Weather and AQI Today: Warm start at 22.34 °C, check weather forecast for September 1, 2024

Check the weather forecast and air quality updates for Pune on September 1, 2024 here.

Pune weather update on September 01, 2024
Published on Sep 01, 2024 07:00 AM IST

Pune civic body to conduct structural audit of 50 statues

PMC will conduct a structural audit of over 50 statues in Pune for safety and stability after the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj statue collapse in Malvan.

Statue of Jamnalal Bajaj near Sarasbaug. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)
Updated on Aug 31, 2024 11:51 PM IST
ByNadeem Inamdar

Citizen forum forces PMC to invoke defect liability period clause on damaged road

The Karvenagar Citizens Forum had filed a complaint regarding a ₹25-lakh road project on Dnyandeep Colony Lane Number 1 that developed cracks and damage within days of construction

The defect liability period for reinstatement work carried out by PMC contractor shall be of specific timeframe from the date of completion of project. Any damage before the time specified attracts repairs by the contractor as per the contract and liability clause. (HT PHOTO)
Published on Aug 31, 2024 11:49 PM IST

Sweet shop worker held under POCSO

A 35-year-old employee of a sweets shop has been arrested for the sexual harassment of a 12-year-old girl. The incident was reported between June 1 and August 30

Over the past three months, the accused, who works at a sweetshop located on the bus route, allegedly blew kisses at her as the bus passed by. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)
Published on Aug 31, 2024 11:48 PM IST

Six cops assaulted monthly in Pune, Pimpri-Chinchwad

Data from the Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad police departments reveal that between 2020 and 2024, Pune reported 200 attacks on police personnel, while Pimpri-Chinchwad reported 156

The assaults range from verbal abuse to physical attacks and typically occur while officers are managing traffic, responding to emergencies, or conducting routine patrols.  (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)
Published on Aug 31, 2024 11:47 PM IST

Rising cases of assault by bouncers at housing societies in Pune

The members of society appealed to the government to come up with clear-cut guidelines that guarantee citizen safety over the issue

According to activists, bouncers are generally associated with places such as pubs and nightclubs. However, educational institutes, politicians, social workers, and housing society members in the city hire them for security reasons. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)
Published on Aug 31, 2024 11:47 PM IST
ByNadeem Inamdar

MSEDCL faces challenges in upgrading transformers 

On Thursday, regional director Bhujang Khandare visited Pune and instructed officials to submit proposals for technical improvements to the city’s electricity system and plans for alternative power supplies in areas experiencing frequent power outages

During the meeting, Rajendra Pawar, chief engineer of the Pune Circle highlighted the difficulties posed by rapid urbanisation in the Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad areas.   (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)
Updated on Aug 31, 2024 11:44 PM IST

Submit timeline for Pavana River conservation work: NGT tells CPCB

The directive comes after the recent hearings in which the CPCB submitted an action plan prepared in 2019 under the national river rejuvenation mission

Foam found floating on Pavana River. (HT FILE)
Published on Aug 31, 2024 11:35 PM IST
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