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Lizard in meal sparks panic among migrant workers in Junnar

The workers, who had come from Washim district for onion harvesting, were having lunch, which they had cooked, when a dead lizard was noticed at the bottom of a vegetable container. By then, most of the labourers had already finished their meal. (HT PHOTO)

Published on Apr 25, 2026 05:50 am IST

Pune forest dept considering replicating Rajasthan’s Jawai model in Junnar

Mumbai, India - August 23, 2020: At Manikdoh Leopard Rescue Centre (MLRC) in Junnar, Pune district, 20 of the 33 leopards — mostly rescued after serious injuries related to conflicts — are elderly. The four-hectare rescue centre is jointly run by the Maharashtra forest department and animal rescue group Wildlife SOS. It is home to the most number of rescued and orphaned leopards in the state. (PHOTO : Maharashtra Forest Department) (WILDLIFE SOS)

Published on Apr 10, 2026 05:28 am IST

Police arrest absconding accused in Junnar murder case

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Published on Jan 08, 2026 04:04 am IST

Shirur leopard attack: Sharpshooter team on site, leopard yet to be traced

The team from Pune-based Rana’s Rifle Club, which works in coordination with the forest department, reached Pimparkhed village at around 11 am on Monday and inspected the attack site and surrounding area. (HT PHOTO)

Published on Nov 04, 2025 03:28 am IST

Junnar may have breached its leopard carrying capacity: Scientist

Another suspected death took place in Daund on December 8 wherein the forest department is waiting for the forensic report to confirm whether or not the death was caused by a leopard. (HT PHOTO)

Updated on Dec 26, 2024 06:52 am IST

“Worrisome” shift in leopard attack pattern disrupts lifestyle of locals

The tension has escalated following the death of a 50-year-old woman in Kadethan village, Daund. (HT PHOTO)

Updated on Dec 11, 2024 06:46 am IST

Fear of leopards keeps farmhands away from fields, affects sugar ops in Junnar

Threat of leopard attacks coupled with advisories from forest department has forced farm labourers in Junnar and neighbouring areas to stay away from sugarcane fields and sugar factories. Junnar forest department to provide neck belts to farmers in hotspots. (HT)

Updated on Oct 18, 2024 09:12 am IST

9-year-old boy killed in leopard attack in Junnar

There is a large population of leopards around the Kukdi River basin. Considering this, the Junnar forest department has been making a strong appeal to the villagers to seriously follow the instructions of installing sufficient light lamps around every house. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Updated on Sept 26, 2024 05:16 am IST

NCP MLA Atul Benke meets Pawar, sparks speculation

NCP MLA Atul Benke meets Pawar, sparks speculation

Updated on Jul 21, 2024 07:22 am IST

Minor injured in leopard attack in Junnar

The incident took place on Sunday night, and the boy suffered some minor injuries, said a forest department official. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Updated on Jun 18, 2024 05:02 am IST

Maha to extend Manikdoh Leopard Rescue Centre after lifting of MCC

The state government had also submitted to the central government a proposal for controlling the birthrate of leopards. (HT FILE)

Updated on May 30, 2024 07:18 am IST

Junnar forest dept captured six leopards in five days during special drive

A thermal drone survey was also carried out in areas where leopard attacks take place. (Representative Photo)

Updated on May 16, 2024 07:48 am IST

Fatal leopard attacks in Junnar prompt villagers to rethink safety of children

As Junnar grapples with the ongoing human-leopard conflict, residents are compelled to make significant lifestyle adjustments and prioritise safety measures to mitigate the risks posed by these elusive predators. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Updated on May 16, 2024 07:42 am IST

Scientists develop single bio-nano system against multiple health problems

Scientists of Shri Shiv Chhatrapati College have developed a single bio-nano system acting as an ‘antimicrobial, antioxidant and anti-cancer drug’ to address health problems. (Getty Images/iStockphoto (PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))

Updated on Dec 20, 2023 07:54 am IST

Close shave for Pune ZP CEO after truck hits car in Ambegaon

Ayush Prasad, Pune zilla parishad chief executive officer (CEO), had a close shave when a speeding truck hit the Innova car he was travelling in (HT FILE PHOTO)

Updated on Jul 06, 2023 11:20 pm IST

Wild trails: Junnar a hotspot for leopard-human conflict

On Sunday, a 12-year-old boy died after he was attacked by a leopard in Junnar’s Otur village. (HT FILE PHOTO)

Updated on Apr 19, 2023 10:39 pm IST

Bhimashankar Wildlife Sanctuary declared as eco-sensitive zone

The Union government, on August 5, declared the Bhimashankar Wildlife Sanctuary as an eco-sensitive zone.

Updated on Aug 24, 2020 04:51 pm IST

8-month-old paralysed leopard cub back on her feet, released in the wild

Deshmukh and his team began treatment through massage therapy and medication for the nerve damage.

Updated on Jun 02, 2019 06:17 am IST

3-year-old leopard gets stuck in chicken cage in Pune village, rescued

The leopard entered the cage to feed on chickens, said villagers.

Updated on Dec 20, 2018 10:15 am IST

MTDC sanctions ₹6.5 crore to develop three Pune forts into tourist hotspots

Entrance to Rohida fort from Bajarwadi village.

Updated on Jun 07, 2018 03:29 pm IST

Responsible tourism should be encouraged, says Kharmale

Ramesh Ganpat Kharmale, 42, a retired Army jawan

Updated on May 06, 2018 05:04 pm IST

Shivaji’s birthplace far from becoming a tourist hotspot

Shivneri Fort, the birthplace of Maratha king Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.

Updated on May 07, 2018 03:15 pm IST

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