Pune: The RTO issued a total of 5,623 international driving permits (IDPs) IDPs against 5,184 in 2024, confirming the rise in international travel as claimed by travel companies and indicating that many travellers, instead of following a set itinerary, drove rented cars to their favourite spots while holidaying abroad.“The numbers speak for themselves, and the…
Pune: A suspected rabid stray dog in Pune district’s Chakan area bit at least 33 people — four children, seven women and 22 men — on Sunday morning. The injured included several senior citizens.The incident triggered panic among local residents and pedestrians. It occurred between 9am and 11am across multiple locations like Ambedkar Chowk, Mahatma…
The Kalyani School students recently celebrated Mad About Civilisations and Empires, a grand exhibition showcasing the great civilisations that have shaped human history. The Mad About events, held annually, provide a wholesome experience for visitors through displayed artwork, live performances, interactive games, and theme-based stalls. CBSE Pune region’s Regional Officer, R K Balani, graced the…
Former Union minister and ex-IOA chief Suresh Kalmadi passes away in Pune PUNE: Former Union minister and senior Congress leader Suresh Kalmadi passed away at the age of 81 after a prolonged illness. He was undergoing treatment at Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital in Pune. According to his office, Kalmadi’s mortal remains will be kept at Kalmadi…
Pune: The Pimpri Chinchwad crime branch arrested a 24-year-old criminal on police records on the charge of selling mephentermine sulphate injection without a prescription.The police recovered 23 vials of the injections worth Rs 67,000 from the accused, Tejas Waydande, of Vetalnagar in Chinchwad. A crime branch team took Waydande into custody from Thergaon Phata recently…
Pune: The state govt has widened the scope of the recently introduced Package Scheme of Incentives for micro, small and medium enterprises to include more developed areas, which will make higher investments in Pune viable, industry players said.The scheme provides subsidies such as interest subvention, rebate on goods and services tax, reduced electricity tariffs and…
Pune: A sessions court in the city has rejected the bail application of a Bangladeshi national, who is accused of illegally entering India without a passport and residing in Chinchwad by using forged PAN card and credentials.Additional Sessions Judge P R Chaudhary said in his order on Jan 2, “The applicant has submitted the document…
Pune: From the east-facing wall near Mahadevi temple in Kamshet, a striking rock formation rises against the Sahyadri landscape. In late Dec, this rock face near the Telni waterfall in Inglun village, Maval taluka, became the site of two newly mapped traditional climbing routes, opened by a team of Pune-based climbers and named Gajmukh 1…
Pune: BJP‘s Supriya Chandgude created history by winning unopposed from Ward No 10 of the Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation, becoming the first woman candidate to achieve the feat, so far, in PCMC. Chandgude said her clear focus is on women’s issues.She further said she had never expected to be elected unopposed and described the result…
Pune: Armed dacoits looted gold jewellery worth Rs 52 lakh after threatening the store owner in Shewalwadi near Hadapsar on Saturday evening.The store owner lodged a complaint with the Manjari police on Sunday who registered a case against the five suspects. The shop is located on Pune-Solapur highway. Around 5.30pm on Saturday, four suspects entered…
