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Puja Khedkar fails to report at training academy

Probationary IAS officer Puja Khedkar did not join the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration by July 23

Probationary IAS officer Puja Khedkar, who was instructed by Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration officials to join the institute latest by July 23, did not report on Tuesday. (FILE PHOTO)

Updated on Jul 24, 2024 07:19 AM IST

Sassoon doctor suspended for abandoning accident victim near mental hospital

The hospital has responded to these allegations by launching an investigation and suspending the doctor involved, as confirmed by Dr Eknath Pawar, dean of Sassoon Hospital

Social activist Dadasaheb Gaikwad, who filed the police complaint, stated that the incident was reported to him by Ritesh Gaikwad. Ritesh is part of the organisation that helps destitute individuals living on the streets. (HT PHOTO)

Updated on Jul 24, 2024 06:28 AM IST

Biker slashes throat of man; 3 booked

According to the police, when the relatives of Arbaz Khalil Sheikh were stepping inside the auto, the accused trio on black motorcycle slightly hit one of them

When Sheikh confronted the accused for driving the bike improperly, an argument ensued between the complainant and the accused. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

Updated on Jul 24, 2024 07:12 AM IST

Schoolboy dies in roadside mishap in Kalyaninagar

According to Police, the boy was on his way to school at the time, and he died due to injuries sustained during the crash

After the accident, Yerwada police detained car driver Ravikant Gaur from the Vimannagar area. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

Updated on Jul 24, 2024 06:22 AM IST

NGT takes suo motu cognisance of contamination of water sources on Palkhi route

The environment watchdog while transferring the case to the western zonal bench directed related government authorities to submit their response

In June, the district administration after checking samples from 82 waterbodies, including wells, borewells and taps, on the Palkhi route in the district found that at least 81 samples were contaminated and unfit for consumption. (HT PHOTO)

Updated on Jul 24, 2024 06:20 AM IST

Tomato rates soar above ₹100 per kg in Pune

Even in the Marketyard vegetable market, there has been a shortage of tomato supply from farmers, forcing dealers to sell at higher prices to retailers

Not only tomatoes, the prices of other green vegetables are also rising at a high level. (MAHENDRA KOLHE/ HT PHOTO)

Updated on Jul 24, 2024 06:16 AM IST

Form coordination committee to solve Pune’s traffic problems: Ajit Pawar

It was decided in the meeting that the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) will remove encroachments at Navale Bridge and there will be police bandobast during this drive

Deputy chief minister and Pune guardian minister Ajit Pawar on Tuesday held a meeting with all concerned departments. (HT PHOTO)

Updated on Jul 24, 2024 06:14 AM IST

Porsche accident impact: JJB sending juveniles to observation homes instead of granting bail

Previously, it was common for juveniles involved in criminal cases to receive bail relatively easily

Following the Porsche accident, there has been a marked increase in juveniles involved in criminal cases being sent to correctional homes instead. (HT PHOTO)

Updated on Jul 24, 2024 06:08 AM IST

Edu. sector’s response to Union Budget a mixed bag

Ajit Ranade, vice-chancellor, Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics (GIPE), said, the Union Budget’s focus on employment creation, apprenticeships, and student loans is welcome

There are mixed reactions to the Union Budget declared on Tuesday as far as the education sector goes. (HT PHOTO)

Updated on Jul 24, 2024 06:06 AM IST

Union budget allocates ₹814 cr for Metro, ₹690 cr for river rejuvenation project

Sitharaman presented the budget for 2024-25 and made the provision for two ongoing projects in the city

The Pune Metro had implemented two corridors between PCMC to Swaragate and Vanaz to Ramwadi. (HT PHOTO)

Updated on Jul 24, 2024 06:04 AM IST

Destitute patient who lost legs in accident later abandoned by Sassoon hospital doctors: Activist

Published on Jul 23, 2024 03:42 PM IST

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Fireman drowns in Chaskaman dam

The deceased has been identified as Pratap Sayaji Phanse, a resident of Nagpur Chawl in Yerawada area

According to authorities, Phanse, along with the other six friends, were swimming in the wateres when he downed. The friends tried to save him, but he could not be rescued. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

Updated on Jul 23, 2024 07:10 AM IST

Hiremath siblings move mediation proposal before court, industrialist-uncle Baba Kalyani terms it frivolous

The Hiremath siblings took offence to their uncle Baba Kalyani calling their great grandfather, Annappa Narayan Kalyani, a pauper

In their original suit filed in the Pune local court, the Hiremath siblings had contended that all the property under the Kalyani Group is not owned by an individual member but by the joint family. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

Updated on Jul 23, 2024 07:06 AM IST

ByNadeem Inamdar

Health dept approval delay stalls PMC’s HPV vax drive

Dr Rajesh Dighe, assistant health officer of PMC and city immunisation officer, said, the health department of PMC has made a budget allocation of ₹22 lakhs for this immunisation programme

The HPV vaccine has proven to be effective against the strains of HPV and proven to reduce the incidence of cervical cancer by nearly 90% (Prostock-studio - stock.adobe.com)

Updated on Jul 23, 2024 06:16 AM IST

ByVicky Pathare

Rise in cases of pulmonary embolism linked to int’l travel: doctors

Recently, a 42-year-old patient was diagnosed with PE after presenting symptoms of chest discomfort and breathlessness

Dr Kaurabhi Zade, interventional radiologist at Sahyadri Hospitals, Pune, emphasized the heightened risks associated with prolonged immobility during flights. (HT PHOTO)

Updated on Jul 23, 2024 06:04 AM IST

ByVicky Pathare

85k population in Pune living in Zika-affected area

Pune City reports new Zika case, total now 33. PMC confirms active transmission in 12 areas. Concerns raised over insufficient surveillance and testing.

To date, the PMC has tested 349 people including 306 pregnant women for the virus infection. (HT PHOTO)

Updated on Jul 23, 2024 06:02 AM IST

ByVicky Pathare

Pune forest dept. to induct horse squad for wildlife crime detection

Pune forest department trains horse for wildlife crime detection, becoming first in Maharashtra. Horses will aid patrolling in difficult terrain, a force multiplier for on-ground investigations.

The Pune forest department is the first forest department in Maharashtra to form a dog squad for wildlife crime detection. (HT PHOTO)

Updated on Jul 23, 2024 05:54 AM IST

PMC claims collection of ₹4.81 cr. in fines for illegal road digging

According to the PMC road department, a total ₹4.81 crore has been collected in fines for unauthorised road excavation over the past six years

No penalty was imposed for laying internet cables through stormwater drains at Sinhagad Road, Baner and Kothrud last month. (HT PHOTO)

Updated on Jul 23, 2024 05:24 AM IST

BySiddharth Gadkari

Woman’s dead body, 2 children thrown in river; accused arrested

As per police, the deceased woman was in a relationship with Dagadkhair and stayed at his house with her children as tenants

As per the information, the woman was pregnant and for abortion purposes, she was sent to a Thane-based hospital by Dagadkhair along with his friend. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

Updated on Jul 23, 2024 05:20 AM IST

Over 83K seats still vacant after third round for Class 11 admissions

Last year, 50,034 seats in the Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad divisions had remained vacant after completion of three regular rounds

In the first two regular rounds declared earlier this month, as many as 36,473 students were admitted to 340 colleges in Pune. (HT PHOTO)

Updated on Jul 23, 2024 05:14 AM IST

Minister Mohol’s intervention helps Indian volleyball team board flight to Indonesia

Accordingly, Mohol directed officials at the airport to carry out the necessary procedures, so the Indian volleyball team could travel to Indonesia within the scheduled time

After landing in Indonesia, all the players and team officials thanked Mohol for his prompt gesture. (HT PHOTO)

Updated on Jul 23, 2024 05:12 AM IST

Forest dept seeks ₹100 cr to curb fires

As per the official figures, with more than 5,300 fires, Maharashtra lost more than 130 sq km of forest area to ground fires in 2023, causing a financial loss of nearly ₹30 lakh

Forest fires have been a recurring issue in Maharashtra, with a significant rise in incidents during the summer season. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Updated on Jul 23, 2024 05:10 AM IST

MZA committee to inspect functioning of zoos, rescue centres in Pune

The committee will focus on whether or not the facility is functioning and managed as per the Central Zoo Authority’s guidelines

On March 4, Sachin, an eight-year-old male leopard escaped from its enclosure where it had been kept under quarantine and was captured 40 hours later. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Updated on Jul 23, 2024 05:08 AM IST

BJP, NCP may settle on 6-2 formula in Pune city

Pune city has eight assembly constituencies among which five are with the BJP and two are currently held by the Nationalist Congress party

Deputy chief minister and senior BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis had said that the BJP is likely to contest five seats including Kothrud, Shivajinagar, Khadakwasla, Parvati and Pune Cantonment. (HT File)

Updated on Jul 23, 2024 05:06 AM IST