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wakad news

Work-from-home turns into ordeal as power outages hit Pune’s IT hub

The downpour caused waterlogging across several parts of the city, prompting the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) to switch off feeders and transformers. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)
Updated on Jul 09, 2026 08:27 am IST

Man kills woman in Wakad over suspicion of affair

A case has been registered at Wakad police under relevant sections of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)
Published on Oct 12, 2025 10:46 pm IST

Patil asks PMC to acquire land on priority as Balewadi-Wakad bridge lies unused

Patil, who reviewed key civic projects during a meeting with Pune municipal commissioner Naval Kishore Ram on Friday, expressed displeasure over the delay. (HT FILE)
Published on Jul 06, 2025 07:40 am IST

Man dies after assault over urination; 2 arrested

At around 8.30pm, Ghewande stopped to relieve himself near a spot where the accused were also urinating. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)
Published on Apr 13, 2025 06:00 am IST

On-record criminal opens fire outside Phoenix mall, arrested 

As per police, nobody was injured in this incident. Police said Shinde was earlier booked under IPC sections 324, 34, 392, 323, and 506 at Wakad police stations.  (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)
Updated on Sept 19, 2024 05:42 am IST

Police raid rooftop hotel for operating illegal hookah parlour

At the raid carried out at around 10:30 pm, the police found that the accused did not make any specific zone for hookah and was running it at common place without permission. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)
Updated on Aug 28, 2024 05:22 am IST

Wakad residents meet PCMC officials over waste collection issue 

During the meeting, the civic officials informed that garbage collection services would be immediately restored to the societies where it was recently discontinued.  (HT PHOTO)
Updated on Jul 22, 2024 05:32 am IST

In yet another tragic hit-and-run case, journalist killed by speeding truck in Wakad

Eyewitnesses said that after being hit by the vehicle, the husband-wife duo were thrown into the air after which they crashed onto the ground leading to the death of Gaikwad. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)
Updated on Jul 09, 2024 05:14 am IST

PCMC files FIR against owner of unsafe building after three months

Three months after demolishing the building, PCMC on Thursday filed FIR against the owner of the unsafe building at Wakad police station. (HT FILE)
Updated on May 25, 2024 08:42 am IST

Man held in Pune for locking wife’s private parts

The police have arrested the accused, identified as Upendra Balbahhadur Hudke, 30, from Wakad and hailing from Nepal. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)
Updated on May 18, 2024 06:38 am IST

Four arrested, one detained for robbing pharmacist

The Pimpri-Chinchwad police have arrested four individuals and detained one in connection with robbing a pharmacist in Wakad. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)
Updated on Feb 15, 2024 04:37 pm IST

Anti-encroachment drive in PCMC

PCMC razed 82,580 square feet of illegal construction under anti-encroachment drive in Wakad on Thursday . (HT)
Updated on Jan 05, 2024 08:58 am IST

After allegations of irregularities in TDR, PCMC to review Wakad project

Following allegations of irregularities in TDR for the development of PMPML depot in Wakad, PCMC to review project . ((PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))
Updated on Dec 29, 2023 08:52 am IST

Citizens knock on the court’s doors to open a bridge in Baner-Balewadi

The bridge yet to be opened for public use, leaving hapless residents to take a long route to reach their home or office. (HT PHOTO)
Published on Sept 09, 2023 12:57 am IST

Pune IT professional duped of 18L by cyber fraudsters on the pretext of extra income

An IT professional from Wakad area of Pimpri Chinchwad city was duped by cyber fraudsters to the tune of 18 lakh by luring him to earn extra money by liking YouTube videos (REPRESENTATIVE IMAGE)
Updated on Apr 30, 2023 10:52 pm IST

IT professional loses 12.85 lakh in online scam

The victim, who works remotely for a Bangalore-based IT company, fell prey to an online scam that promised lucrative earnings. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)
Updated on Apr 10, 2023 11:00 pm IST

Youth rides on banned BRTS lane, dies

The incident has raised concerns about the safety of motorists using the banned BRTS lanes. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)
Updated on Apr 10, 2023 10:59 pm IST

Stolen silver, gold, cars worth 1.1 crore recovered from two by Pimpri- Chinchwad police

Among the valuables that were recovered, 100 kg was silver, 750 gm gold, four-wheeler vehicles, including one Hyundai Verna and two Maruti Suzuki Eeco.
Published on Oct 13, 2020 06:30 am IST

Pimpri Chinchwad Housing Societies Federation members meet CM to discuss woes, say ‘no water, no vote’

Members of the Pimpri Chinchwad Housing Socities federation with BJP leaders after a meeting regarding the action plan to solve water and other issues.
Updated on Oct 13, 2019 04:18 pm IST

Police bust 5-member ‘golden’ gang in Pune; 1kg gold, 10kg silver and 7 vehicles recovered

The Wanowrie police arrested four criminals and a jeweller for their involvement in at least fifty thefts registered in police stations across the city.
Updated on Aug 28, 2019 04:31 pm IST

Forget Hyperloop, what city needs is hyper-connectivity

Representative picture.
Updated on Aug 01, 2019 12:58 am IST

Wakad residents irked by 45-metre road on paper, encroachments on ground

According to the development plan, the width of the road from Wakad chowk to Dange chowk should be 45 metres, however, the road is only 24 metres. The road is now encroached by hawkers.
Updated on Mar 18, 2019 04:25 pm IST

Nepali national arrested for  molesting 3-year-old in Pune

The incident occurred at 6pm in the deserted area located behind Maasi hotel, on Sunday.
Updated on Feb 19, 2019 04:10 pm IST

20-year-old student from Pune killed in Hinjewadi road accident

Aman Pandey was riding on a two-wheeler when he hit a road divider and fell. A car from the opposite direction crushed his head.
Updated on Jan 23, 2019 02:39 pm IST

Pune woman accuses husband, in-laws of domestic violence

The complaint was lodged on Friday at the Wakad police station.
Updated on Jan 21, 2019 04:09 pm IST

70 per cent of Pimpri Chinchwad municipal corporation land encroached upon

The Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation has only 395.39 hectares under its custody.
Updated on Jan 22, 2019 04:59 pm IST

One charred to death as DP box catches fire at Pune’s Dange chowk

One person died in a major fire of DP box at Dange chowk, Thergaon in Pune on Sunday.
Updated on Jan 14, 2019 05:10 pm IST

Pune woman alleged doctor husband purposely injected her with HIV

The two had been married since April 2015. While the complainant is a housewife, her husband worked as a homeopathic medical practitioner at Global Hospital
Updated on Dec 01, 2018 03:26 pm IST

Pune-based computer engineer booked for sexual harassment

A computer engineer who formerly worked at the Pune office of a multinational information technology (IT) company was booked by the police for sexual harassment
Updated on Nov 12, 2018 03:33 pm IST

Man puts up over 300 banners with ‘I am sorry’ message to make amends with girlfriend

The act is likely get the man in trouble as Wakad police is approaching the Pimpri Chinchwad civic body to initiate action as per rules dealing with illegal hoardings and defacement of public property.
Updated on Aug 18, 2018 07:33 pm IST