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Pune: Property registrations remain strong across Maharashtra in spite of the recent hike in ready reckoner (RR) rate, the first in three years, with the state collecting nearly half of its annual target from stamp duty and registration fees even before Diwali festivities.State registration department officials said Maharashtra collected Rs 29,795 crore in stamp duty…

Pune: Rishabh Kumar last week travelled from Pune to Gorakhpur on Pune-Gorakhpur Festival Special. The train reached the destination around 14 hours late.“It was such a horrific experience. There was no pantry car and no water. At some point, the train just stood for four hours. Why poor passengers like us are subjected to such…

Pune: Small businesses, local traders, sweet and namkeen shops, and retailers are anticipating a significant surge in consumer spending this Diwali. Following recent GST rate cuts, consumers are increasing their purchases across various categories, promising a lucrative festive season for merchants nationwide. The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) have estimated pan-India Diwali sales to…

Pune: The state’s archaeological department will soon initiate a comprehensive plan to upgrade facilities and infrastructure at Rajgad Fort, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj‘s first capital, after it was included in the list of 12 Maratha forts granted UNESCO World Heritage status earlier this year.Situated about 60km from Pune, Rajgad Fort was the capital of the Maratha…

Pune: The district administration will roll out a slot-booking system across 25 key tourist spots after Diwali to tackle overcrowding, safety risks, and environmental damage at popular destinations. Visitors will need to pre-book time slots through a new mobile app. A website is also being developed for the same. Senior officials said the system will…

Pune: PMRDA has issued a directive that heavy vehicles transporting construction materials will now only be permitted to enter Hinjewadi, Mhalunge, and adjacent areas during specific time slots designated by the police. The decision is aimed at mitigating traffic chaos and prevent accidents in these rapidly developing zones.This decisive action follows a tragic incident last…

Pune: The Kalepadal police on Sunday registered a case of wrongful restraint and extortion against 13 members of the gang run by Tipu Pathan after they allegedly grabbed land of a 31-year-old man from Kurla in Mumbai.The police said the gang members grabbed the land in 2020, erected tin sheet houses on it and rented…

Pune: The Pune Rural Police on Sunday arrested a man and detained his minor accomplice for allegedly murdering and later dumping the body of his friend (31) in a water-filled trench in Shirur taluka on Sept 27, following a petty dispute while consuming alcohol.Inspector Sandesh Kenjale of the Shirur police identified the deceased as Ashok…

Pune: PMPML has decided to pause its plans to procure double-decker electric buses following multiple issues, including frequent breakdowns.During a board meeting held on Monday evening, the transport body decided to form a committee comprising officials from the Pune RTO and the Central Institute of Road Transport (CIRT) to assess various options for double-decker buses…

Pune: School education minister Dada Bhuse visited the zilla parishad (ZP) primary school in Jalindarnagar in Khed taluka which was recently awarded ‘World’s Best School’ by T4 Education, an international organisation. Bhuse visited the school on Saturday to congratulate its teachers and students, accompanied by Pune ZP CEO Gajanan Patil. He added that the achievement…