Stagnant water on a road in New Delhi. India has recorded an estimated 80–87% reduction in malaria cases since 2015. Multiple regions, including Ladakh, Lakshadweep, and Puducherry, have reported zero cases in recent years. In 2023, over 120 districts reported no malaria cases. But the disease remains a concern. Achieving elimination by 2030, experts said,…
Pune: Pavana dam, the primary source of drinking water for Pimpri Chinchwad, reached 97% of its storage capacity following heavy rainfall in catchment areas, prompting residents and political leaders to step up demands for Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) to withdraw the additional 15% water cut imposed last month.The city already receives water on alternate…
A swollen Indrayani River Pune: The state govt’s urban development department (UDD) has sanctioned a special grant of Rs 10 crore to the Alandi Municipal Council (AMC) to restore civic infrastructure damaged by the recent flooding of Indrayani river and strengthen essential facilities for the lakhs of pilgrims who visit the temple town.“The grant will…
Shooting spree, a representational image Pune: After repeated firing incidents in the jurisdiction of the Khadak police station on Friday, the Pune city police commissioner, Amitesh Kumar, on Saturday shunted the senior inspector of Khadak police station and crime branch officials.As per the order, these officials have been transferred to the police control room.On Friday…
A fake investigating agency officer dupes man Pune: A grain trader alleged that a man posing as an officer of the Research and Analysis Wing (R&AW) demanded Rs5 lakh from him to unfreeze his bank account after claiming that it was frozen following suspicious online transactions.The trader (42), from Rajkot in Gujarat, lodged a complaint…
Pune: After a challenging first half of 2026 marked by cautious buyer sentiment, slower property sales and delayed purchase decisions, the city’s residential real estate market is expected to regain momentum in the run-up to the festive season in the latter part of the year.Upcoming project launches, infrastructure progress and attractive festive offers from developers…
Pune: Rainwater harvesting systems in as many as 52 schools under Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) have been neglected amid water scarcity across the city, claim activists.They said such a condition of these systems undermined the efforts to promote groundwater recharge at a time when the city has been facing a water shortage.The systems were…
Pune: Narhe police on Friday night arrested a reporter from Narhe for his alleged role in an attempt to rob cash worth Rs 1 crore.Simultaneously, the police have initiated a probe against police constables posted at the Rajgad police station. They have already arrested Vikram Vilas Chakankar (44) of Dhayari, Amey Arvind Karle (46) of…
Pune: A 17-year-old boy was assaulted to death by a 20-year-old man and his minor accomplice at Phursungi on Saturday morning on the suspicion that the deceased was having an affiar with a woman from Yewalewadi near Kondhwa.Phursungi police arrested the 20-year-old man from Kondhwa and have detained his minor accomplice later on Saturday afternoon….
The transfer marks a significant shift for five TP schemes that PMRDA spent nearly eight years planning, securing approvals for and preparing for execution. Pune: The Mhalunge-Maan Town Planning (TP) scheme, showcased by the state at the Magnetic Maharashtra investment summit in 2018 as a model for planned urbanisation through land pooling, will now be…
