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Pune RTO Employees Protest Halted Reforms, Disrupting Services
The Regional Transport Office (RTO) in Pune experienced a strike by its clerical staff on Tuesday, leading to the suspension of several essential services for the public. Functions such as vehicle registration transfers, issuing transport vehicle permits, duplicating Registration Certificates (RC), and cancelling hypothecation—a lender’s charge removal from a vehicle’s RC—were all halted. However, services…
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Farmer Turns to Wife for Plowing Assistance Following Loss of Ox, Rohit Pawar Appeals for Support
A farmer in Bambali village, located in Latur district, faced a dire situation on Tuesday when he resorted to using his wife to plow his fields after losing one of his oxen to a lightning strike. Financial constraints prevented him from acquiring a replacement animal. Rohit Pawar, an MLA representing the NCP (SP), has called…
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NCPs Collaborate to Advocate for Property Tax Relief in Pune
In a recent development concerning approximately 300,000 properties across 32 newly incorporated villages within the Pune municipal jurisdiction, both the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) and the NCP(SP) have presented a proposal to the civic Standing Committee aimed at addressing ongoing issues related to property tax collection. The proposal advocates for a 35 percent reduction in…
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Congress questions government accountability in hooch fatalities, reflecting on lessons from the 2015 Malwani liquor disaster.
The recent fatalities of over 20 individuals due to illicit liquor in Pune last week have prompted a governmental response. In a move that seems intended to showcase accountability, 26 officials and staff members have faced disciplinary actions. However, the Maharashtra Congress expressed on Friday that these measures fall short of what is necessary. Congress…
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World Environment Day: Harnessing Citizen Science and Industry Collaboration to Monitor Bird-Window Collisions
A bird-window collision, commonly referred to as a bird strike or window strike, occurs when a bird collides with a glass window. Peeyush Sekhsaria, an architect and geographer from Pune, shared a poignant memory from a homestay in Coorg when a sudden loud noise prompted a group of people to rush outside. “Driven by curiosity,…
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Similar methods, shared supplier: Two sex determination schemes in Pune district reveal broader syndicate.
The investigation by Pune Rural police into an illegal sex determination ring has revealed notable connections to a similar case being examined by Pune City police in Wagholi. This raises concerns about the existence of an extensive network operating throughout the district. Both inquiries have uncovered the use of portable ultrasound devices for conducting illicit…
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Desperate for a new beginning, Pune resident takes drastic action against family after unsuccessful search for a second marriage.
A man was taken into custody on Thursday for allegedly killing his father and younger brother after a family dispute regarding his marriage in Bagadwadi village, located in the Junnar taluka of Pune district. The victims have been identified as Jayram Mahadu Mukne, aged 65, and Rajendra Jayram Mukne, aged 30. The suspect, Babaji Jayram…
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Mother of driver involved in Porsche accident seeks blood reports of victims, but prosecution deems request as an unwarranted ‘fishing expedition’
Shortly after the mother of the driver involved in the Porsche crash, who is accused of tampering with blood samples, requested forensic analysis reports of the victims, Aneesh Awadhiya and Ashwini Koshta, the prosecution opposed her request, labeling it a “roving and fishing inquiry.” The prosecution contends that at the charge-framing stage, the accused is…
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CID apprehends two individuals linked to methanol distribution in alcohol poisoning case, confirming 20 fatalities.
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of Maharashtra is currently investigating a tragic incident involving illicit liquor in Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad. As part of their inquiry, authorities have apprehended a father and son who operate a company suspected of supplying methanol to a primary suspect in the case. This individual is accused of mixing the…
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Investigation Launched into Female Foeticide Scheme Involving 12th Grade Graduate and 15 Doctors Using Portable Ultrasound Equipment
A recent investigation by Pune Rural police has uncovered a disturbing case involving a Class 12 graduate who posed as a physician to illegally conduct sex determination tests using a portable sonography device in the homes of expectant mothers. This individual, identified as Annasahabe Giri, reportedly performed between 30 to 50 such procedures each month,…
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Pune IT Company Swindles Close to 700 Tech Professionals Before Disappearing
The office environment of ThynkTech India OPC Pvt Ltd, located in a modern complex in Hinjewadi Phase 2, Pune, resembled that of a thriving tech startup. It featured a committed human resources team, a training division, and well-crafted offer letters emblazoned with the company logo. The walls showcased a vibrant array of product logos, suggesting…
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Trans Women Entrepreneurs Overcome Challenges to Forge Their Own Path and Drive Transformation
For Shubhi, a 28-year-old transgender woman studying at a local college, one of the most joyous moments in her life came when her family embraced her gender identity without concern for societal judgment or the potential disgrace it might bring. She recalls that her parents did not voice fears about their reputation being damaged, stating,…
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BFI Celebrates Ritwik Ghatak’s Centenary with a 4K Restoration and Special Retrospective in London
The National Film Development Corporation and the National Film Archive of India (NFDC-NFAI) have successfully completed the 4K restoration of Ritwik Ghatak’s films as part of the National Film Heritage Mission, a key initiative by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting aimed at film preservation and restoration. In a collaborative effort with the British Film…
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Over 320,000 FYJC Admissions Secured in the State; Last Chance for Round 1 Today
As of January 2, Maharashtra has seen more than 326,000 students secure their First Year Junior College (FYJC) admissions in the initial round. Data released by the Directorate of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education indicates that 300,396 students were accepted through the Centralised Admission Process (CAP), while 26,474 students gained admission via institutional quotas. The…
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Labrador passes away on Ludhiana-Pune train trip; owner claims mishandling led to tragedy
A resident of Ludhiana has raised serious concerns regarding the Indian Railways’ handling of his four Labrador retrievers during their transport from Ludhiana to Pune on April 19. The individual claims that one of the dogs perished during the journey, while the remaining three arrived in a severely compromised state, suffering from high fever. The…