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Back-to-back 600 mm rainfall pushes Lonavala’s 2-day total near 1,300 mm; 1 dead

Back-to-back 600 mm rainfall pushes Lonavala’s 2-day total near 1,300 mm; 1 dead

Updated 5 days ago

Lonavla records 670 mm rain in 24 hours, Mahabaleshwar 513 mm; Chinchwad 206 mm

Other areas that witnessed exceptionally heavy rainfall included Bhira (609 mm), Tamhini (580 mm), Shirgaon (540 mm), Ambone (537 mm), Khopoli (516 mm), Lonavla town (495 mm), Davdi (474 mm), Dongerwadi (451 mm) and Walwhan (442 mm). (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Updated 6 days ago

Landslide blocks Rajmachi route, nearly 100 tourists stranded

Nearly 100 tourists were stranded on Rajmachi route near Lonavla on Saturday after landslide triggered by incessant monsoon rain blocked the only motorable road with debris. (HT)

Updated 8 days ago

130 kmph target set for Pune-Lonavla trains by June 2026

The infrastructure upgrade, once completed by June 2026, is expected to reduce travel time by four to five minutes while enhancing safety and operational stability on the route. (HT)

Published 133 days ago

24-year-old man drowns in Pavana near Lonavla

The incident took place near the cremation ground behind Shantai Hotel, close to the river at around 5.22 pm. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

Published 142 days ago

Pune-Mumbai Expressway chokes as long weekend triggers massive tourist rush

Pune-Mumbai Expressway saw massive traffic jam on Saturday over the Republic Day weekend, as thousands of vehicles headed toward Lonavla, resulting in severe congestion. (HT FILE)

Published 169 days ago

Two tourists from Goa killed in accident near Lonavla

The mangled remains of the car in which the tourists were travelling on Saturday. (HT PHOTO)

Published 218 days ago

2 students killed, 2 injured in car crash on Mum-Bengaluru highway

2 students killed, 2 injured in car crash on Mum-Bengaluru highway

Published 297 days ago

Trainee priest dies after slipping into gorge near Visapur fort

Rescue efforts were carried out by Shivdurg Mitra Bachao Pakshav, a local voluntary organisation, who later retrieved the body. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

Published 344 days ago

Pune woman raped after seeking lift at night in Lonavla; one arrested: Police

Lonavla woman sexually assaulted after seeking lift at night

Published 351 days ago

Woman sexually assaulted after seeking lift; one arrested

He was arrested on Saturday, and police are continuing their search for others possibly involved. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

Published 351 days ago

One dead, two injured in brutal Lonavla farmhouse assault; two arrested

The incident occurred between 6:45 pm and 7:15 pm on May 25 near Yewale farmhouse, where a group of 15 tourists from Ratnagiri was staying. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

Published 411 days ago

Armed gang of over 20 robs Lonavla bungalow, ties up residents and guards

According to the police complaint, the gang broke through the iron gate, main door grill, and bedroom locks using weapons such as swords, kukris, and wooden sticks. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

Published 411 days ago

Minor booked for ‘glorifying Aurangzeb’ on social media

A case was registered against the accused under section 196 (Promoting enmity between different groups on the ground of religion) of the BNS and further investigation is underway. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Published 477 days ago

Prioritise local trains over express trains; pax travelling between Pune & Lonavla demand

There are 21 trains from Pune to Lonavla and 21 from Lonavla to Pune; both travelling between 5 am and 12 pm. (HT PHOTO)

Published 496 days ago

Sub-inspector dies by suicide in Lonavla

According to the police, villagers alerted the Pune rural police about the incident. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

Published 520 days ago

Constituency watch: Young voters want jobs, infra development in Maval

The contest here is between sitting MLA Sunil Shelke (in pic) of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) who faces a challenge from NCP rebel candidate, Bapu Bhegade, who will fight as an independent candidate (HT PHOTO)

Updated 611 days ago

Maharashtra polls: In Maval, NCP (SP) likely to support independent candidate Bapu Bhegade

The alliance rift became evident when the Ajit Pawar-led faction nominated Shelke, sidelining Bhegade. In response, Bhegade, who served as NCP’s state vice-president, resigned last week and announced he will fight as an independent candidate. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Updated 623 days ago

47 casualties at tourist spots in Lonavla since 2017, most in drowning cases

On June 30, five members of a family were swept away in the backwater of Bhushi Dam. The mishap highlighted the issue of safety and security of the tourists at the water bodies. (HT FILE)

Updated 739 days ago

Lonavla drowning incident: Two more bodies recovered, admin to tighten restrictions

Five people including four children and a woman drowned in a water body near Bhushi Dam in Lonavala on Sunday afternoon. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Updated 741 days ago

Five, including 4 children, drown at Bhushi Dam in Lonavala near Mumbai

After the onset of the monsoon in the area, Police warned tourists to be cautious while visiting Bhushi Dam. (HT PHOTO)

Updated 742 days ago

Pune forest department increases vigilance amid poaching threat

In Pune, poaching is the biggest wildlife safety threat after road accidents. Animals from the deer family are the most vulnerable to poaching. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Published 835 days ago

Police seek information from college after parents allege daughter ragged by seniors

The student’s parents in the complaint sought action against the culprits alleging that their daughter was ragged for the last two to three months. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

Updated 838 days ago

IT professional drowns in Pavana dam

Immediately after the incident, a team of local police, along with a local trekkers group rushed to the spot and initiated a search operation. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

Updated 868 days ago

As Maratha march crowd swells in Pune, CM urges not to stage demonstrations for quota demand

Speaking about the ongoing survey by the State Commission for Backward Classes to assess the social, economic and educational backwardness of the Maratha community, Shinde said 1.5 lakh people are working in three shifts. (SHANKAR NARAYAN/ HT PHOTO)

Updated 900 days ago

Locals in Lonavla stage protest, stop Deccan Queen train for over 20 mins

One of the major demands of protesting locals was - Pune-Lonavla local trains should start between 11 am and 3 pm. (HT FILE)

Published 913 days ago

Passengers suffer after cancellation of local trains on Pune Lonavla route

Owing to long weekends, the Pune Mumbai expressway witnessed traffic congestion. (HT PHOTO)

Updated 930 days ago

Department struggles to protect private forest lands from former owners

As per the official data, the forest department holds 11,495 hectares of private forest land with the highest 4365.89 hectares in Maval tehsil followed by 3,722 hectares in Mulshi tehsil. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Updated 963 days ago

Many Punekars enjoyed Diwali holidays at tourist destinations

Many people visited old Mahabaleshwar to soak in the scenic beauty of Bhushi Dam and other places. (HT FILE PHOTO)

Published 970 days ago

3 dead, 3 injured as container collides with bikes in Lonavla

According to Lonavla city police, a container carrying bananas from Solapur was headed towards the Agricultural Produce Market Committee (APMC) in Vashi at Navi Mumbai. (HT PHOTO)

Updated 974 days ago

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