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Pune Weather and AQI Today: Warm start at 22.94 °C, check weather forecast for July 9, 2024

Published on Jul 09, 2024 07:00 AM IST

Check the weather forecast and air quality updates for Pune on July 9, 2024 here.

Byhindustantimes.com

PCMC to conduct drone survey of properties

The initiative was launched on Monday by flying a drone at HA ground in Pimpri, in the presence of municipal commissioner, Shekhar Singh

Through drone surveys, the corporation intends to accurately measure the properties in the city, bringing unregistered properties into the tax ambit and preventing unauthorized constructions, said PCMC in a statement. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Updated on Jul 09, 2024 08:42 AM IST

ByVicky Pathare

After CEC hearing, PMC insists on construction of Balbharati-Paud Phata Road

The plan has been prepared with environmental considerations to ensure that the ecology and environment are not disturbed. Considering Pune’s transportation needs, this road must be built, says official

In January this year, citizens and environmental activists had approached the SC-appointed CEC to hear environment-related issues. Thereafter, CEC member Sunil Limaye had visited the project site on April 12, 2024. (HT FILE PHOTO)

Updated on Jul 09, 2024 08:14 AM IST

BySiddharth Gadkari

Red alert in Pune district; schools to remain closed today

The announcement comes in the wake of about 300 mm rainfall lashing Mumbai where too administration has announced the closure of schools today

On Monday, Shivajinagar received 13 mm rainfall till 11pm even as the intensity of the rain increased thereafter. (HT PHOTO)

Updated on Jul 09, 2024 07:20 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

BJP member claims PMC paid money for contracts even before work was carried out

During the meeting, BJP leaders from the city raised various questions about the Pune Municipal administration’s functioning

The meeting was called by Mohol with the Municipal administration to discuss various civic issues. (HT PHOTO)

Updated on Jul 09, 2024 07:12 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Pune airport’s new terminal to be functional from July 14

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the new terminal of Pune Airport on March 10 this year through video conferencing

Additional Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel were required to commission at the new terminal building which was waiting to start its operation from the last several months. (HT PHOTO)

Updated on Jul 09, 2024 07:10 AM IST

ByDheeraj Bengrut

Prepare DPR for Chandani Chowk to Hinjewadi route: Mohol tells Maha-Metro

Minister of State (MoS) for Civil Aviation Murlidhar Mohol instructed Maha-Metro to prepare the proposal for Chandani Chowk to the Hinjewadi IT Park metro line and submit it for approva

A large number of citizens including those working in the IT sector use Katraj Dehu Road to reach Hinjewadi Park. (HT PHOTO)

Updated on Jul 09, 2024 07:08 AM IST

ByDheeraj Bengrut, HT Correspondent

Mohol asks PMC to undertake anti-encroachment drive

Minister of civil aviation and cooperation and Pune MP Murlidhar Mohol on Monday instructed the administration to undertake a drive and clear the roads and footpaths

According to Mohol, encroachments across the city roads have increased with several footpaths illegally being occupied by hawkers. (HT PHOTO)

Updated on Jul 09, 2024 07:00 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

AICTE announces scholarships for girls in BBA, BCA & BMS courses

According to the information shared by the AICTE, admissions to the BBA, BCA and BMS courses will also be carried out under the AICTE from the 2024-25 academic session

This is for the first time that AICTE is approving the teaching of BBA, BCA and BMS courses. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Updated on Jul 09, 2024 06:28 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

MBA grad murders newlywed wife, tries to cover it up as robbery

The accused, who is a degree holder in Chemistry and an MBA graduate, strangulated his wife to death

The accused, Swapnil Shamrao Ranpise (26), has been booked for the murder of his wife Sheetal (23), suspecting her character (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

Updated on Jul 09, 2024 06:20 AM IST

ByNadeem Inamdar

Offense registered against 5 minors for illegal entry into the reserve forest area on Vetal Hill

These minors were arguing and misbehaving with other people who had come for a walk, and were disturbing the wildlife by honking loudly

Moreover, the minors also entered the water body in the mining area. (HT PHOTO)

Updated on Jul 09, 2024 06:18 AM IST

ByGayatri Vajpeyee

NIV unable to conduct whole genome sequencing as Zika virus samples not taken during peak viraemia

ICMR's NIV Pune unable to conduct Zika virus genome sequencing on PMC samples as taken post-peak viraemia, lacking viral load for sequencing.

Out of these, as many as 12 people tested positive for Zika virus infection, which includes six pregnant mothers. (HT PHOTO)

Updated on Jul 09, 2024 06:12 AM IST

ByVicky Pathare

Another pregnant woman tests positive for Zika virus infection in Pune

As per officials the woman is seven weeks pregnant and complained of mild symptoms like fever, rash and joint pain for the past two days during her visit to the Jehangir hospital for prenatal care

Of the 12 cases recorded since June 20, six infected patients are pregnant women. (HT PHOTO)

Updated on Jul 09, 2024 07:50 AM IST

ByVicky Pathare

Pune-Mumbai trains cancelled due to heavy rains, water logging

The heavy rains caused waterlogging between Khadavli-Titwala in the Kalyan and Kasara section of the Mumbai division, resulting in the cancellation of trains, said officials

Similarly, four trains from Mumbai to Pune were also cancelled. (MAHENDRA KOLHE/ HT PHOTO)

Updated on Jul 09, 2024 06:08 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

CID constable dies after being hit by vehicle in Pimple Saudagar

Mane was declared dead upon arrival by the doctors. He died due to serious head and facial injuries, said police

Eyewitnesses present at the accident spot immediately called for an ambulance and Mane was swiftly rushed to a nearby hospital. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Updated on Jul 09, 2024 05:18 AM IST

ByNadeem Inamdar

In yet another tragic hit-and-run case, journalist killed by speeding truck in Wakad

Gaikwad and his wife were crossing the Mumbai-Bengaluru highway on Katraj-Dehu bypass section when he was hit by a speeding truck

Eyewitnesses said that after being hit by the vehicle, the husband-wife duo were thrown into the air after which they crashed onto the ground leading to the death of Gaikwad. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Updated on Jul 09, 2024 05:14 AM IST

ByNadeem Inamdar

Pune hit-and-run: Police beat marshal on night patrol killed, another cop injured at Bopodi

By afternoon, the car driver was arrested by police and a case of culpable homicide was filed against him

According to Khadki police, the incident happened during the wee hours of Monday when two constables on night duty were hit by a car. (HT PHOTO)

Updated on Jul 09, 2024 05:08 AM IST

ByNadeem Inamdar

Pune Weather and AQI Today: Warm start at 23.14 °C, check weather forecast for July 8, 2024

Check the weather forecast and air quality updates for Pune on July 8, 2024 here.

Published on Jul 08, 2024 07:00 AM IST

Byhindustantimes.com

Two more test positive for Zika virus infection; cases stand at 11 in Pune

Following the recent trends, the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) officials have started surveillance and containment activities in Kharadi and Karvenagar areas

The Zika virus is transmitted through the bite of an infected Aedes mosquito, known to transmit infections like dengue and chikungunya. A majority of those infected with Zika either remain asymptomatic (up to 80%) or show mild symptoms of fever, rash, conjunctivitis, body aches, and joint pains. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Updated on Jul 08, 2024 07:30 AM IST

ByVicky Pathare

Water storage in Pune’s Khadakwasla cluster surpasses last year’s record

Water storage in the four dams under the Khadakwasla cluster as on July 7, 2024 was recorded as 6.50 thousand million cubic (TMC) or 22.29% as compared to 6.40 TMC or 21.94% on the same day last year

As per the data, the Khadakwasla dam in the Bhima River basin reported the highest water storage at 50.63%. (HT FILE)

Updated on Jul 08, 2024 07:08 AM IST

ByGayatri Vajpeyee

Pune has local transmission of Zika virus, say experts

Till Sunday, the city has reported 11 cases, mostly from Mundhwa, Erandwane, Kothrud, and Ambedgaon areas

According to experts, the cases have been reported in patients with no travel history to Zika-affected areas or cohabitation and there is local transmission of Zika virus in Pune. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Updated on Jul 08, 2024 06:54 AM IST

ByVick Pathare

PMC to spend ₹40 Lakh for Balgandharva maintenance, barely 3 months after ₹1.5 cr renovations

In the first week of July, the PMC Bhavan department (Building Construction) floated two tenders for maintenance work

Balgandharva Rangmandir reopened in March 2024 after a month and a half closure for renovations for which the civic body spent <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>1.5 crore. (HT PHOTO)

Updated on Jul 08, 2024 05:58 AM IST

BySiddharth Gadkari

Fire at SP College boys hostel leads to panic

The loud noise and flames led to panic among the college students staying at the hostel. The college’s staff promptly used fire extinguishers to put out the flames

MSEDCL engineers from the Parvati electricity department rushed to it and conducted a safety audit of the area around the meter box. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

Updated on Jul 08, 2024 05:56 AM IST

ByNadeem Inamdar

Maha CET Cell announces schedule for admission to professional courses

As per the information given by the Maharashtra State CET Cell, the admission process for MCA will begin on July 6

While the admission process for MBA, MMS, ME, M Tech and M Architecture will begin on July 9. (HT PHOTO)

Updated on Jul 08, 2024 05:54 AM IST

ByDheeraj Bengrut

Pune Smart City writes to PMC to take charge of Traffic Management System

Back in 2018, the PMC had approved ₹102 crore for installing an automatic signal system at 125 intersections and ₹68.38 crore for maintenance over the next five years

The PSCDCL administration was responsible for implementing the project. So far, 125 automatic signal systems have been installed. (HT PHOTO)

Updated on Jul 08, 2024 05:52 AM IST

BySiddharth Gadkari

SPPU admission process starts after pre-admin exams are conducted

The admission process in various departments has started, and the students who have been admitted can confirm their admission by uploading the documents online

After online verification of the documents, the students will be able to pay the admission fee online in the next three days. (HT PHOTO)

Updated on Jul 08, 2024 05:42 AM IST

ByDheeraj Bengrut

Pune airport runway extension OLS survey begins today

Pune airport runway extension survey to begin July 8 by special team from Delhi. Approval pending for 800m extension to accommodate larger flights.

Chief Minister Eknath Shinde approved the extension of the runway at the airport. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

Updated on Jul 08, 2024 05:40 AM IST

ByDheeraj Bengrut

Tech glitch delays issuance of birth & death certificates at PMC office

The civic body has received several complaints from citizens for delays in getting birth and death registration certificates, said officials

CRS is a web-based application used to register and issue certificates for births, deaths and stillbirths. (HT PHOTO)

Updated on Jul 08, 2024 05:38 AM IST

ByVicky Pathare

Youth arrested for raping, filming and blackmailing teenager

As per police information, the accused, Sohail Taj Shaikh (22), a resident of Yashodip Chowk in Warje Malwadi, was booked under IPC 376, 504, 506 and 507 and relevant sections of the IT Act

The FIR states that despite knowing that the victim was a minor, Shaikh entered her house when nobody was around and raped her. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

Updated on Jul 08, 2024 05:36 AM IST

ByNadeem Inamdar

Eight booked for assaulting owner over property dispute in Koregaon Park

The accused have been identified as Ajay Shinde, Gaurav Kavade, Radhabai Kavade, Uday Kotnis, Hema Kotnis, Pintu Bapji and two other unidentified persons

Shinde also hurled a big stone on the car’s windscreen and broke it, Rajput stated in his complaint. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

Updated on Jul 08, 2024 05:34 AM IST

ByNadeem Inamdar

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