Pune: State govt late on Wednesday night granted a one-month extension to the five-member committee investigating alleged irregularities in the Mundhwa land purchase deed involving a firm linked to deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar’s son Parth. The panel was to submit its report on Dec 6.Revenue minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule constituted the committee to probe the alleged…
Pune: For 78-year-old wheelchair-bound Shashikala Kulkarni, who was travelling alone to visit her daughter in Bengaluru, the flight chaos at the city airport turned into a harrowing experience on Thursday. Kulkarni was forced to wait in her wheelchair for over two hours outside the departure gate, with no clarity from airline staff on whether her…
Pune: The first municipal council elections in Phursungi-Uruli Devachi, following its demerger from the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC), have reignited debates about creating a dedicated municipal corporation for Pune’s eastern region. During a recent rally, deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar said forming a separate municipal corporation was inevitable, even if not immediately. Urban planners and…
Pune: A special Pocso court on Wednesday acquitted a man (34) earlier accused of raping his three-year-old niece in Chinchwad on Feb 25, 2021. It said medical opinion alone could not prove who had committed an act and under what circumstances.Special judge SS Nair based her ruling on the fact the survivor’s mother, who had…
Pune: Amadea Enterprises LLP, the firm at the centre of the controversy over the Mundhwa land deal, formally informed the state registration department on Thursday that it qualified for an exemption from the Rs 21 crore stamp duty shortfall mentioned in the notice issued regarding the land registration.Two lawyers representing the firm appeared before senior…
Pune: Most traditional Indian crafts have been shaped and continued by artisans’ children who grow up surrounded by tools, materials and the daily practice of their families. This living inheritance is on display in the city at Miraas, which brings together works of 33 national award-winning artists, all carrying forward their legacy.The exhibition is curated…
For a city like Pune, which should thrive on smooth and hassle-free commutes, its public transport story feels more like a tragic play.The promise of passenger-centric efficiency is repeatedly overshadowed by persistent breakdowns, erratic timetables and a string of high-profile setbacks, including the scrapped revival of the double-decker bus initiative. According to industry analysts, the…
Pune: Union minister for road transport and highways Nitin Gadkari on Thursday said the ministry has drafted a detailed project report (DPR) to improve the existing Pune-Kolhapur highway at a cost of Rs6,000 crore. The plan also includes augmentation of the Pune-Satara corridor.The minister was replying to a query raised by Baramati MP Supriya Sule…
Pune: State govt on Thursday issued a resolution announcing the formation of seven divisional vigilance squads to investigate complaints against revenue department officials and staff in its bid to improve transparency and accountability. The move follows a surge in grievances related to land measurement, stamp duty, minor minerals and other core revenue activities.According to the…
Pune: A 19-year-old mechanic lost his life on Tuesday evening after colliding with a suddenly opened door of a parked vehicle and falling under the wheels of a passing truck. The victim has been identified as Zaid Tamboli, a resident of Nigdi, who worked at a service station in Sanyognagar. According to Nigdi police, the…
