Pune: Why does India, despite decades of control programmes, still struggle to eliminate malaria when countries with comparable climates have succeeded?As of early 2026, the World Health Organization (WHO) has certified over 40 countries and territories as malaria-free, including Egypt (2024), China (2021) and Sri Lanka (2016).India has made significant progress in its fight against…
Pune: The state environment department has ordered an inquiry into alleged environmental clearance (EC) violations regarding the PMC’s ambitious riverfront development (RFD) project. On April 13, the department directed the commissioner of Pune Municipal Corporation, the chief engineer of the water resources department, and the regional officer of the Maharashtra State Pollution Control Board (MPCB)…
Pune: Cybercrooks duped a Wakad-based woman (47) of Rs 24.28 lakh in an online task fraud between Oct and Nov last year under the pretext of completing online tasks.The woman lodged a complaint with the Wakad police on Thursday.An officer from the Wakad police said the crooks contacted the woman through a cellphone messaging app…
Pune: Jnana Prabodhini’s Institute of Psychology on Friday published a survey which highlighted the ill-effects of alcohol in youngsters with one out six older adolescents having tried it at least once, even as the silent risk of energy drink was revealed with its known risks of increased heart rate and anxiety.The survey said nearly 90%…
Pune: Fifty students of the Sheth Dagaduram Katariya English Medium High School from the 1986 to 2007 batch kept in touch over the years because of their beloved art teacher Shailaja Pathak and have come back together for a group exhibition titled Reflections, which helps them relive their classroom lessons — not in memory, but…
Pune: The Symbiosis Skills and Professional University (SSPU) on Friday launched the UNESCO chair on gender inclusion and skill development aimed at strengthening gender inclusion in the country’s skilling ecosystem.The focus will be on expanding access to future skills for women and improving employability in emerging sectors. The chair, inaugurated by Union minister of state…
Pune: A software engineer (25) from Deccan lost over Rs 20 lakh to two online share-trading frauds between June last year and Feb.The techie is an employee of a prominent software company. The Deccan Gymkhana police have registered a case pertaining to both the frauds.An officer from the Deccan Gymkhana police said that in June…
Pune: Tublic health experts have warned that rising night temperatures are emerging as a serious concern while maximum temperatures continue to hover around the 39-41°C mark across the city, increasing the risk of heat-related illnesses, including heatstroke.Data from local observatories showed that on Friday, daytime highs peaked at 39.9°C in Shivajinagar and 41.1°C in Lohegaon….
Pune: Several corporators raised the issue of inadequate water supply in their respective areas at the civic body’s general body meeting on Friday.Most of them were unanimous that water disruptions were not only confined to the last two days and that citizens were not getting adequate water even when cuts were not imposed by the…
Pune: Residents of Dhayari organised a protest on Friday, urging the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) to shut down and relocate Ready Mix Concrete (RMC) plants operating near their neighborhoods.The group, which has formed a dedicated action committee, highlighted that the industrial activity has caused severe environmental degradation and major health concerns within the community.During a…
