Smugglers strike gold in hydroponic weed at Pune airport | Pune News

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…

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Experience-led events see many takers this Mother’s Day | Pune News

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…

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Ice cream sales report sharp uptick as Pune swelters under high temperatures | Pune News

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…

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PMRDA likely to hand over Mahalunge-Maan TP scheme to PMC for implementation | Pune News

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…

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Open defence land in Pune and Khadki Cantonments becomes trash dumping grounds | Pune News

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…

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