Image Used For Representational Purpose Only PUNE: Smuggling trend at Pune airport is quietly shifting, with traffickers increasingly turning to high-profit hydroponic weed.Customs officials said the trend was driven by multiple factors. “Smugglers are gravitating towards hydroponic weed because it offers substantially higher profit margins, far greater potency than traditional marijuana, and is easier to…
Pune: As temperatures soar this summer, hospitals across the city are reporting a surge in patients suffering from a wide range of ailments affecting the eyes, kidneys, and digestive system.As of May 7, Maharashtra has officially recorded 229 heatstroke cases and five fatalities.The combination of dry weather, dust, and intense UV rays is leading to…
PUNE: As temperatures soar, hospitals across the city are reporting a surge in patients suffering from a wide range of ailments affecting the eyes, kidneys and digestive system.As of May 7, state has officially recorded 229 heatstroke cases and five fatalities. The combination of dry weather, dust, and intense UV rays is leading to a…
Pune: Khadak police have registered a case of trespass and theft against seven people — all distant relatives of a family — for entering a shcool premises at Kasewadi in Bhawani Peth and stealing computers and other articles worth Rs12 lakh in total.The complainant (31) lodged a complaint last week with the Khadak police station,…
Pune: As the city gears up to celebrate Mother’s Day, the local scene is evolving beyond traditional brunches. This year, Pune is witnessing a surge in experience-led events, ranging from sunrise pottery workshops and camping nights to forest sound-healing sessions and curated “mom’s day off” retreats.Pune’s cafés, art spaces, and wellness communities are offering fresh…
Pune: Maya Kurela, a middle-aged bank employee, fell off her two-wheeler last week as her vehicle skidded due to a sudden, sharp turn by an autorickshaw driver in Salisbury Park.”The driver, a young man, abruptly turned to the other side of the road without considering traffic. I shouted at him, but he just glanced and…
Pune: Ice cream sales have witnessed a significant surge across the city, with parlours, grocery stores and premium dessert chains reporting a sharp uptick in demand as Pune swelters under rising summer temperatures.Choosing from artisanal gelatos to low-sugar alternatives, consumers are increasingly indulging to beat the heat. Ice cream manufacturers are expecting a 25%-30% increase…
Pune: After remaining stalled for nearly eight years, the long-pending Mahalunge-Maan Town Planning (TP) scheme is finally moving toward implementation.The Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA) is set to hand over the execution of the project to the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC).Senior officials told TOI that the decision was finalised during a recent PMRDA budget…
Pune: Large stretches of open defence land in cantonment areas are increasingly being misused for dumping debris, grazing buffaloes and illegal activities, triggering concern among Army officers, residents and activists over security and civic neglect.Several unfenced plots located in prime locations under the Pune Cantonment Board (PCB) and Khadki Cantonment Board (KCB), many of which…
Pune: Warje police have arrested four men — all residents of Warje and Shivane — for robbing a silver chain and forcing a 25-year-old man from Karvenagar to transfer Rs8,300 to their UPI app around 11.30pm on April 28 on the service road of Katraj-Dehu Road bypass.According to the police, the Karvenagar resident works with…
