Woman loses 24L in online task fraud | Pune News

Pune: Cybercrooks duped a Wakad-based woman (47) of Rs 24.28 lakh in an online task fraud between Oct and Nov last year under the pretext of completing online tasks.The woman lodged a complaint with the Wakad police on Thursday.An officer from the Wakad police said the crooks contacted the woman through a cellphone messaging app…

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UNESCO chair on gender inclusion in skilling launched at SSPU | Pune News

Pune: The Symbiosis Skills and Professional University (SSPU) on Friday launched the UNESCO chair on gender inclusion and skill development aimed at strengthening gender inclusion in the country’s skilling ecosystem.The focus will be on expanding access to future skills for women and improving employability in emerging sectors. The chair, inaugurated by Union minister of state…

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Rising night temps heighten heat stroke risk: Docs | Pune News

Pune: Tublic health experts have warned that rising night temperatures are emerging as a serious concern while maximum temperatures continue to hover around the 39-41°C mark across the city, increasing the risk of heat-related illnesses, including heatstroke.Data from local observatories showed that on Friday, daytime highs peaked at 39.9°C in Shivajinagar and 41.1°C in Lohegaon….

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Dhayari residents demand relocation of RMC plants | Pune News

Pune: Residents of Dhayari organised a protest on Friday, urging the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) to shut down and relocate Ready Mix Concrete (RMC) plants operating near their neighborhoods.The group, which has formed a dedicated action committee, highlighted that the industrial activity has caused severe environmental degradation and major health concerns within the community.During a…

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Water supply remains majorly disrupted for second consecutive day in Pune city | Pune News

Pune: Residents of several city areas grappled with no water supply for the second consecutive day on Friday as PMC’s scheduled repair and maintenance work failed to meet the morning deadline, even as officials cited “technical reasons”. The skyrocketing summer heat added to citizens’ woes, with taps running dry till night hours in many localities.The…

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Karnataka govt declines 50% cost share for Nanded-Bidar rail project; ‘disappointing’, says MP Ashok Chavan | Pune News

Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar: The long-pending Nanded–Bidar railway project connecting Maharashtra and Karnataka is facing a major setback, with Karnataka state govt now declining to bear its 50% share of the cost. The development has triggered strong reactions from stakeholders and raised uncertainty over the project’s future.The decision came to light during the District Development Coordination and…

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