Pune: In a move aimed at strengthening enforcement of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 (Posh Act), state govt has decided to make compliance checks mandatory during annual audits and inspections of private companies and establishments.The decision comes days after the National Commission for Women (NCW) issued a…
Vijay Kombe, state president of the Maharashtra State Primary Teachers’ Forum, said the examination should not be conducted again without a complete overhaul of its process Pune: Several teachers on Saturday came down heavily on the Maharashtra State Examination Council after it postponed Sunday’s TET exam over a suspected paper leak, saying it had learned…
The Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation has estimated that revenue generated from existing traffic over a suitable concession period will be sufficient to cover both capital and operational costs Pune: The long-delayed proposal to expand the Mumbai-Pune Expressway to 10 lanes may move ahead if state govt clears a revised funding plan submitted by MSRDC…
Pune: Investigation into the murder of 25-year-old realtor Ketan Agrawal on Saturday revealed that the accused, Siya Goyal (20) and Chetan Chaudhary (22), searched online for methods to kill him, including poisoning, and even identified a spot on Lohagad Fort from where pushing him into a gorge would appear accidental.The Pune Rural police said they…
Bapu Pathare along with health officials visiting the site Pune: After a 14-year wait, an investment of Rs55 crore, and persistent demands from local residents, the 100-bed Lohegaon Sub-district Hospital is set to open its doors on a trial basis for outpatient department (OPD) services starting July 6.A formal inauguration featuring the chief minister, deputy…
What was thought to be an accident has now evolved into a suspected murder plot involving his fiancée, Siya Goyal, and her partner, Chetan Chaudhary June 18 was supposed to be a celebration. It was Siya Goyal’s birthday, and she and her fiancé, Pune realtor Ketan Agarwal, travelled to Lohagad Fort.According to the initial version…
A frail grandfather expressed deep feelings of betrayal PUNE: The family of Pune realtor Ketan Agarwal on Saturday joined residents of their housing society in a candlelight march seeking justice for the 25-year-old, with his grandfather, parents and other relatives demanding stringent action against the accused in the alleged murder case.The march, held at the…
Pune: The men’s lightweight double scull duo of Lakshay and Ujjwal Kumar Singh created history as they bagged India’s first ever gold at World Rowing Cup in Lucerne, Switzerland, on Saturday.The pair clocked 6 minutes 26.09 seconds to clinch the coveted medal ahead of strong competition from Hong Kong’s San Tung Lam and Tik Lun…
PUNE: Family members of Pune realtor Ketan Agarwal, along with residents of their housing society, held a candlelight march in Pimpri-Chinchwad on Saturday, demanding justice for the 26-year-old and calling for the harshest punishment for the accused.Ketan’s father, Vishal Agarwal, made an emotional appeal for justice.Vishal appealed for justice, saying his 26-year-old son was killed…
Residents of Lodha Belmondo held a candlelight march demanding justice for realtor Ketan Agarwal PUNE: Residents of Lodha Belmondo township in Pune took out a candlelight march demanding justice for realtor Ketan Agarwal, whose death at Lohagad Fort earlier this month has turned into one of Maharashtra’s most closely watched murder investigations.Videos from the march…
