Ameya Joshi of Kothrud said residents were being made to endure water cuts on the grounds of scarcity while developers and others were allowed to use water freely for commercial activities Pune: The Pune Municipal Corporation’s mandate to use treated sewage water at construction sites has collapsed under weak enforcement and logistical challenges, allowing builders…
Former Maharashtra CM Prithviraj Chavan from Congress Pune: Senior functionaries in the Congress and NCP (SP) in Maharashtra, who expressed fears that the BJP may attempt to split their parties, said none of their MPs or MLAs would defect.The opposition has claimed that the BJP and the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena are executing ‘Operation Tiger’…
Pune: The Directorate General of Defence Estates (DGDE) has appointed Vikas Kumar as the Defence Estates Officer (DEO) for the Pune Circle, nearly 10 months after the post remained without a full-time head.The prolonged vacancy had raised concerns over the management of vast defence land holdings across Maharashtra under the Army’s Southern Command.Kumar assumed charge…
The route is set to grow from 437km in 2026 to a staggering 1,099km in 2027, requiring the strengthening and development of 662km of new road sections across the district Pune: District collector Jitendra Dudi on Wednesday announced a total ban on road-digging by utility agencies on routes designated for the Pune Grand Tour (PGT)…
Antioxidant-rich jamun honey, which retails in India for approximately Rs1,000 to Rs1,200 per kg, has health-promoting properties comparable to Manuka honey imported from New Zealand, says Dr Ashish Lele, director, NCL Pune: Scientists at the CSIR-National Chemical Laboratory (NCL) have provided scientific evidence confirming that authentic jamun honey is a healthier natural sweetener, characterised by…
Urban development minister Madhuri Misal said the transfer of five approved town planning schemes to PMC was under way Pune: Urban development minister Madhuri Misal on Wednesday told Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA) to fast-track preparation of a structural plan and bring it into force within the next 12-18 months to resolve delays in…
Strap: Seeks stay on varsity move; continuation of other fees as collected in AY 2025-26 & restrain on any coercive action ILS Law college Story – Kanwardeep Pune: The Bombay high court is likely to hear on Thursday a writ petition by the ILS Law College challenging Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU)’s communication of April…
Strap: Seeks stay on varsity move; continuation of other fees as collected in AY 2025-26 & restrain on any coercive action ILS Law college Story – Kanwardeep Pune: The Bombay high court is likely to hear on Thursday a writ petition by the ILS Law College challenging Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU)’s communication of April…
General pic of the SPPU G 9 Hostel Mess Pune: The food licence of Sri Swami Samarth Bhojanalaya and Catering Services, which operates the refectory at Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU), was suspended on Tuesday following an inspection by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) official on Monday.Abhishek Shelkar, an SPPU student, said the students…
Corporators urged PMC to establish a mechanism to ensure that all needy patients received timely treatment without facing obstacles Pune: Several corporators on Wednesday alleged that patients in the city were being denied admission and asked to pay deposits at private hospitals. They also claimed that many patients were unable to secure beds in these…
