Pune: The long-pending work of the Keshavnagar to Kharadi bridge is set to resume as the civic administration plans to finish the remaining work in the next four months.This crucial bridge will reduce the burden on the existing Mundhwa bridge, which connects Kharadi bypass road to Mundhwa-Keshavnagar, and also provide relief to regular travellers from…
PUNE: The Lohegaon airport authorities detained a 63-year-old builder, who is also a politician from Solapur, at the Lohegaon airport for possessing a revolver and five live cartridges around 10.30pm on Friday. The screening officer of a private company, Sujit Kagane (34) of Lohegaon, lodged a complaint with the airport police. Police said that Kagane…
Pune: The forest department in Junnar taluka saved five leopard cubs from two separate incidents within a single day, ensuring their survival and preventing potential conflict situations with villagers.According to officials, the first incident took place on Friday (Sept 19) afternoon in Rohokadi village when villagers spotted a leopard cub trapped inside a farm well….
Pune: The ghat areas of Bhira and Tamhini in Mulshi taluka of Pune district recorded 87mm and 75mm rain in the last 24 hours ending 8.30am on Sunday, while Pune city and its surrounding areas experienced subdued rainfall over the weekend.India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast, however, has issued a yellow alert for the city as…
Pune: The Bavdhan police on Saturday registered a case against a 21-year-old student on the charge of beating a helper on a towing van when the latter towed his motorcycle from a No-Parking area in Sus. The incident occurred on Friday evening, police said.A 22-year-old helper on the towing van lodged a complaint against the…
Bharati Vidyapeeth Rabindranath Tagore School of Excellence, Pune, successfully organised its third TED-Ed Talk PUNE: Bharati Vidyapeeth Rabindranath Tagore School of Excellence, Pune, hosted the third edition of its much-anticipated TED-Ed Talk on Friday, 19 September. The event brought together students from Grades IX, X, AS and A Levels, who captivated the audience with their…
Pune: Fire brigade and Nanded city police personnel on Sunday rescued 30 people from the Mutha river near the Khadakwasla dam wall after they were found stranded following release of water from the reservoir.All the men and women had reached almost the middle of the river to wash bedsheets and other garments when water was…
PUNE: Erratic rain, depleting groundwater and growing climate change events have been a rising stress factor for farmers across the country, including in the Pune region and its surrounding environs.Now, a quiet mission is underway to aid these cultivators, with a team of social workers helping them find a surprisingly simple solution to the perennial…
Pune: The latest proclamation by US President Donald Trump’s administration on overhauling the H-1B visa system is set to significantly impact the global workforce, including lakhs of Indians. The news also sharply throws into focus another decision proposed by the US govt in Aug this year, involving major changes to its student visa regulations. A…
Pune: Erratic rain, depleting groundwater and growing climate change events have been a rising stress factor for farmers across the country, including in the Pune region and its surrounding environs.Now, a quiet mission is underway to aid these cultivators, with a team of social workers helping them find a surprisingly simple solution to the perennial…
