Pune

Pune: Ramesh Chennithala, the Congress committee in-charge of Maharashtra, on Saturday criticised the BJP-led Mahayuti government in the state for its alleged failure to provide assistance to farmers in flood-hit regions of Marathwada, western and central Maharashtra.Chennithala highlighted the severe damage caused by devastating floods, stating that over 50 lakh hectares of agricultural land had…

Pune: A routine morning in Aug 2024 turned into a medical emergency after a 49-year-old banking professional from the city suddenly lost vision in his only functioning eye while commuting to work. Upon examination, doctors diagnosed him with advanced diabetic retinopathy (DR), a severe complication of diabetes causing bleeding inside the eye. The doctors said…

Pune: Twelve Vimannagar residents on Saturday rolled up their sleeves and took matters into their own hands, hitting the streets with pliers and screwdrivers to rip down 50 unsightly illegal hoardings and flexes in the area, following the civic body’s inaction, to reclaim their neighbourhood’s aesthetic appeal.The residents said they continued to face issues caused…

Pune: Even clouds and rain have failed to dampen the Navaratra spirit of garba and dandiya lovers who have simply shifted from the outdoors — traditional courtyards and lawns — to makeshift sheds and weather shields in their housing societies… because, well, the dance and music must go on.Pradeep Kulkarni of Kothrud said, “We installed…

Pune: Deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde said on Saturday that the Maharashtra govt was serious about the flood situation and the losses faced by farmers, stressing that appropriate decisions would be taken in favour of the farmers at the state cabinet meeting. “It is time to extend help to farmers, stand in their support, and…

Pune: PhD holder from Hyderabad Seetaiah Kilaru (34), who has been arrested for allegedly defrauding a Pune-based educational institute of Rs 2.5 crore, operated multiple bank accounts to carry out the scam and did not rely on mule accounts, indicating a lack of trust in their operations, police investigations showed on Saturday.Kilaru, with degrees from…

Pune: Just 28% of vehicles under the jurisdiction of the regional transport office (RTO) Pune have got high security registration plates (HSRPs) fitted, ten months after state govt announced that it would be mandatory for vehicles registered before 2019.With a new and final deadline set for Nov 30, Pune RTO officials expressed doubts that all…

Pune/Chhatrapati Sambjajinagar: Marathwada — traditionally a rain shadow region — emerged as the wettest area in India during the 24-hour period ending Saturday morning, recording triple-digit rainfall. A casualty each was reported from Dharashiv in Marathwada and Kolhapur. The region witnessed unprecedented downpour with Ahmedpur in Latur district topping the chart at 170mm, followed by…

Pune: A cybercrook allegedly defrauded a 51-year-old professional employed with a private firm of Rs 16.5 lakh between July and Aug, promising high returns through share market investments. The victim lodged a complaint with the Dapodi police on Friday. The police said the complainant was browsing advertisements related to stock market opportunities when he was…

Pune: The city crime branch on Saturday claimed that they had identified various assets, including land parcels, hutments and shops, belonging to Andekar family members, operating the Andekar gang from Nana Peth.The total valuation of these properties in Phursungi, Kothrud, Mulshi and Nana Peth is estimated to be around Rs18 crore. The Pune city crime…