Pune: The state govt has approved a new comprehensive policy to regulate hoardings on govt land, making advertising agencies solely liable for any accidents or safety lapses. As per a govt resolution (GR) issued by the revenue and forest department on Monday, district collectors have been empowered to identify land, finalise hoarding sites, and carry…
Pune: This festive season, eco-conscious residents are embracing the trend of green gifting, choosing sustainable and thoughtful alternatives over conventional presents. From seed bombs, potted plants, and organic hampers, local stores and online platforms are curating eco-friendly options that combine tradition with responsibility. “This festive season, we plan to give plant-based hampers to all our…
Pune: State property registration officials said on Tuesday that the online process to register first-sale properties from offices of builders had been gaining traction since its introduction two years ago — decreasing pressure on sub-registrar offices with nearly 700 developers coming on board.Since 2023, over 11,000 property documents have been registered online from offices of…
Pune: Road users can expect a safer commute from NIBM Road towards Undri as PMC has finalised a plan to reduce the gradient of a stretch near Palace Orchard housing society, besides widening the stretch to 24 metres from the existing 12 metres. In a similar initiative earlier, the civic administration had reduced the slope…
Pune: Six of the seven shooters gearing up to hit the bullseye missed their Akasa Air flight (QP-1143) to Goa on the eve of a competition on Tuesday evening because of protocols and the airline’s staffers’ flip-flop over how to send their ammunition, pistol and rifle.The shooter who successfully boarded the flight is also likely…
Pune: A sudden burst of intense rainfall swept across Pune city between 12.20pm and 1.30pm on Tuesday, despite a noticeable drop in precipitation over the previous 24 hours leading up to Tuesday morning. IMD officials said the wet spell intensity was likely to ease by Wednesday, making travel from Pune, including through the ghat sections,…
Pune: Tax professionals are experiencing delays and technical glitches in filing income tax returns over the last week and sought an extension of deadline beyond Sept 16.Earlier, the income tax department extended the deadline till Sept 15. It was further extended it by a day to Sept 16.“Many taxpayers have reported that their annual information…
Pune: Krushna alias Krushnaraj, son of gangster Suryakant alias Bandu Andekar, and the last of the 13 suspects named in the revenge murder of Ayush Komkar (18) at Nana Peth, was arrested after he surrendered before the Samarth police authorities on Tuesday morning. He was produced before a special MCOCA court later in the day….
Pune: Crops spread over 41 lakh acres in 29 districts of Maharashtra have been damaged this monsoon with the rain fury continuing in the final leg of the season this year. The agriculture department fears that the losses will further increase amid forecasts of more rain this week.State agriculture minister Datta Bharne on Tuesday said…
Pune: Political parties were quick to send out messages to their workers to get ready for the much-delayed civic polls after the Supreme Court on Tuesday told the Maharashtra govt and the state election commission to conduct the elections by Jan 31, 2026.After a delay of more than three years in many civic bodies, poll…
