Pune: State medical education minister Hasan Mushrif has said that amid growing challenges like oral cancer, tooth decay and gum diseases, private institutions must take the lead to provide quality preventive healthcare services and conduct awareness campaigns, especially for citizens in rural areas where penetration of oral and dental healthcare is low.Mushrif was speaking at…
Pune: In the age of increasing use of artificial intelligence (AI) in systems, juxtaposed with unending complaints of administrative apathy, many city residents believe that the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) can harness new-age technology to address civic issues, ranging from waste collection to traffic decongestion to improved security.AI acts as a catalyst for addressing major…
Pune: Residents of Hadapsar, Kharadi and some other areas in the city will have to wait till December for water supply boost.The work of laying water transmission lines and commissioning overhead water storage tanks under Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC)’s equitable water supply project will drag on well beyond the civic administration’s May deadline in these…
PUNE: A 19-year-old youth was hacked to death at Ganraj Colony in Thergaon on Thursday night, just five days after he secured bail in an attempted murder case involving a young woman.The youth’s cousin was injured in the attack. He is undergoing treatment at Yashwantrao Chavan Memorial Hospital.Two relatives of the woman (19) were held…
Pune: German consulate general Mumbai Christoph Hallier on Thursday said German companies operating in India are looking to expand investments and operations despite global geopolitical uncertainties and supply chain disruptions, underlining their long-term confidence in the Indian market.Speaking after chairing a meeting of around 40 CEOs and directors of German companies at the Mercedes-Benz Group…
Pune: Having had a taste of top level tennis, Manas Dhamne feels he is not far behind and it is a matter of time before he makes his breakthrough.The 18-year-old, who made his maiden final appearance in an ATP Challenger last week in Shymkent, Kazakhstan, had received wildcards into the qualifying of ATP Masters tournaments…
Pune: Residents of Kothrud depot area on Paud road have objected to the proposed design and alignment of the upcoming Metro station and a flyover, demanding a rethink since the existing plan would not be beneficial.They have submitted letters explaining their apprehensions to the Metro and the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) officials and said local…
Pune: The PMC’s standing committee on Thursday approved a proposal to enclose and upgrade the waste transfer and processing unit in the Hadapsar industrial area.The move follows persistent complaints from local residents regarding open handling of garbage, which has led to a pervasive foul odour and waste scattering throughout the locality.According to the Pune Municipal…
Pune: Cybercrime cases in the city rose over 300% to 1,504 between 2023 and 2024, according to the ‘Crime in India 2024′ report released by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) on Wednesday.The graph showed that digital fraud has become one of Pune’s fastest-growing crimes as dependence on digital payments, online investments and app-based transactions…
Pune: More than 1,600 first-year engineering students at COEP Technological University will now have access to a specialised online course on Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS). Developed by the Bhandarkar Oriental Research Institute (BORI), the programme aims to help students earn mandatory National Education Policy (NEP)-linked credits while providing exposure to India’s rich intellectual traditions.The initiative…
