Pune: The prolonged monsoon this year may lead to a decline in the number of migratory birds that visit Maharashtra during the winter, ornithologists have said. Many wetlands and reservoirs across the state are still brimming with water because of the delayed retreat of rains, leaving little suitable habitat for birds to rest and feed.Every…
Pune: Members of NCP (SP) protested on Wednesday against the state govt’s failure to control crime in the city, following the murder of a 17-year-old youth on the busy Bajirao Road.The protesters also demanded the resignation of chief minister Devendra Fadnavis, who also holds the home portfolio.The murder on Tuesday was the second within three…
Pune: The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) on Tuesday inaugurated a ‘pre-fabricated smart public toilet’ near Phoenix Mall in Vimannagar. This toilet is a 444 square feet air-conditioned smart toilet with 70 percent of the area allocated for toilet facilities and 30 percent reserved for a cafe. Five toilets and urinals for men, five toilets and…
Pune: PMC is set to enhance cancer diagnostic services by launching its own PET scan, comprehensive diagnostic, and laboratory facilities soon. Once operational, the centres will offer its services at Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) rates, making them accessible to a wider population. The comprehensive facility will include pathology, biochemistry lab services, MRI, and CT…
Pune: The Sikh and Sindhi communities in the city are geared up to mark the 557th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak on Wednesday with prayers, kirtans, langars, and acts of seva that carry forward the Guru’s message of compassion and equality.Gurdwaras in Camp, Pimpri, Ganesh Peth, and other areas are expecting a large gathering, as…
Pune: Two conmen diverted the attention of a 72-year-old woman and made off with her gold jewellery worth Rs7.72 lakh. The cheating occurred on Nov 1, at Dange Chowk in Wakad. The woman lodged a complaint with the Wakad police on Monday.Assistant police inspector Ambarish Deshmukh of the Wakad police told TOI that on Nov…
Pandit Vijay Ghate (Pic: Jignesh Mistry) The three-day Taalchakra festival, organised under the guidance of Padma Shri Pandit Vijay Ghate, began on October 30 with the Taalchakra Yuva Festival and concluded on November 2 at the Ganesh Kala Krida Manch in the city. Dignitaries present during the festival included Tejas Upadhye, Kamakshi Barve, Jaydev Barve,…
Pune: The Nanded City police on Monday detained three minors for damaging 14 parked vehicles at three spots in Dhayari in the early hours of Monday.Vaibhav Raikar (31), a photographer from Raikar Mala in Dhayari, whose sedan was damaged, lodged a complaint with the police. Senior inspector Atul Bhos of the Nanded City police told…
Pune: State transport minister Pratap Sarnaik announced on Tuesday that MSRTC will establish petrol, diesel, and CNG filling stations, alongside e-charging points and retail stores, at 250 locations across Maharashtra to boost revenue. “These outlets will be set up on Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC)’s own land parcels, which have already been identified,” said…
Pune: NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar on Tuesday said Ashish Shelar’s statement that Muslim voters appeared in electoral rolls multiple times and MVA members were silent on it was not good for the unity of the state.“Maintaining social harmony in the state is everyone’s responsibility, especially of those in the govt. If a senior minister…
