Pune: A caring homeopathic doctor’s nature to treat anyone was bruised on Wednesday night, after he agreed to visit the home of an unknown patient.Two men, who posed as the unknown patient’s relatives, first assaulted the 49-year-old medical practitioner from Katraj with a knife. Then they robbed him of his moped, cellphone, cash and a…
Pune: Despite several rounds of discussion, BJP and Shiv Sena could not reach an agreement on a seat-sharing formula and decided to go solo for the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) election. Members of both parties, which are Mahayuti partners in the state govt, announced their split on Friday, the last day for withdrawal of nominations.“We…
Pune: The demand for Maharashtra Made Liquor (MML) is witnessing a surge in demand since the govt introduced the category in Oct. According to the state excise department, the demand has grown faster than anticipated, with manufacturers struggling to stabilise supply.“Production is limited at present. Around 14 brands have already entered the market, and this…
Pune: A rare and endangered Egyptian vulture was recently spotted soaring over Mahatma Tekdi in Kothrud, adding to a growing list of birds of prey in the city’s hill ecosystems. This is the first time the vulture, classified as endangered on the IUCN Red List of threatened Species, was recorded on Mahatma Tekdi.The vulture was…
Pune: A 55-year-old woman and her son (27) were killed on Wednesday afternoon after a car hit them near Bhor, about 50km away from the city.The police identified the deceased as Nanda Dhavale and her son, Amrut, both from Telwadi village in Bhor. The Pune Rural police on Thursday evening arrested a car driver (37)…
Pune: Candidates contesting the Pune Municipal Corporation elections have begun campaigning after the Election Commission completed the scrutiny of nomination papers on Wednesday.Campaign launches across the city reflected a mix of styles, ranging from temple visits and prayer ceremonies to formal flag-offs by senior party leaders. In several areas, dhol-tasha performances and the presence of…
Pune: A magisterial court in Paud on Thursday rejected the bail application of suspended sub-registrar Ravindra B Taru (58), who was arrested by the Bavdhan police on Dec 7 in connection with the alleged illegal stamp duty waiver on the registration of a sale deed relating to a 40-acre Mundhwa govt land parcel.Taru is accused…
Pune: The airport authorities said an additional 10 lakh flyers would be added this year to the facility’s passenger traffic recorded in 2025, prompting experts stressing on its infrastructure development.“The crucial project involving the addition of another departure area with a full SHA (security hold area) would be commissioned by March-April this year. It will…
Pune: The BJP on Thursday opened its account in the Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) after Ravi Landge was elected from ward 6B when his only opponent — Independent candidate Prasad Tukaram Tathe — withdrew his nomination, clearing the way for an uncontested win.This is the second consecutive time since the 2017 civic elections that…
Pune: At 448, drunk driving cases skyrocketed by almost 45% in Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad limits this New Year’s Eve as compared to the last, casting serious doubts on the effectiveness of police crackdowns against motorists driving under the influence of alcohol, especially since the celebration fell on a weekday.Senior police officers, however, attributed the…
