MAHARASHTRA S PUNE
Monsoon: Orange alert issued for Pune, Yellow for Mumbai, other districts of Maharashtra
Regional Met Centre Director at Mumbai, Sunil Kamble said, "There is a possibility of heavy rain in Mumbai today. We have issued a yellow alert for Mumbai. There will be light to moderate rain in Mumbai for 2-3 days. Orange alert and yellow alert have been issued for some districts of central Maharashtra... Heavy rain is likely in the ghat areas."
Bank of Maharashtra logs 19% loan growth in April-June
Bank of Maharashtra reported a 19% growth in credit to Rs 2.09 lakh crore for the April-June quarter, with outstanding credit at Rs 1.75 lakh crore. Total deposits increased by 9.44% to Rs 2.67 lakh crore, with Current Accounts and Savings Accounts declining to 49.86%. Credit Deposit ratio increased to 78.18%.
Former MNS leader Vasant More joins Shiv Sena (UBT)
In the 2024 Lok Sabha polls from Pune, More garnered just 32,012 votes and lost his deposit. The seat was won by BJP's Murlidhar Mohol, who was later made a Union minister. More's entry into the Shiv Sena (UBT) is likely to boost its prospects in Pune, which is the state's second largest city.
Woman detected with Zika virus infection in Pune; number of cases rises to 7
Pune faces a Zika virus outbreak with cases rising to seven, including pregnant women. The virus, transmitted by the Aedes mosquito, poses risks like microcephaly. Pune's health department intensifies efforts to prevent transmission and protect public health.
Retired army personnel drowns in Pune waterfall a day after Lonavala tragedy
A day after the tragic incident in Lonavala, where five people drowned near Bhushi Dam, another heartbreaking event occurred in Pune. Swapnil Dhawade, a 38-year-old retired army personnel from Pimpri Chinchwad, was swept away by strong currents while trekking in the Tahmini Ghat area. His body was found two days later in Mangaon, Raigad district, adding to the monsoon season's growing list of casualties in Maharashtra's Western Ghats.
Unease in Mahayuti? NCP leader hints separate contesting in Maharashtra assembly elections
The Mahayuti alliance includes the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Shiv Sena led by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, and the NCP led by Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar. "If each constituent adamantly insists on contesting 100 assembly seats in the upcoming state elections, then the parties will have to contest separately. With only 288 assembly seats available, being offered only 55 seats would be unacceptable for the party," said Mitkari, who is an MLC and NCP spokesperson.
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Pune bar case: Two excise officials suspended; liquor and other materials seized
The Maharashtra excise department has suspended two inspector-rank officers for alleged dereliction of duty in connection with a probe into a bar in Pune violating rules. It seized 241 liters of foreign liquor valued at Rs 3 lakh from Liquid Leisure Lounge. The bar's license was suspended. Individuals and staff flouting norms related to alcohol service and operating hours were arrested.
Man killed as speeding car hits motorbike in Pune; NCP MLA's nephew held
A 19-year-old man was killed in a collision after a car, allegedly driven by the nephew of an NCP MLA, struck his motorbike on a highway in Maharashtra's Pune district. The incident occurred on a Saturday, and police noted that the car was speeding on the wrong side of the road. The accused, Mayur Mohite, was arrested.
Pune Porsche case: Father of accused teenager gets bail
"My client Vishal Agarwal has been granted bail by the Honourable Sessions Court at Pune. It is his duty to abide by the conditions imposed by the Court and shall continue to cooperate with the investigation agency," Patil said. The father of the accused teenager is in police custody in connection with manipulation of blood samples, while the grandfather is in judicial custody following his arrest for allegedly abducting the family driver to force him to take responsibility for the crime on behalf of his minor grandson.
Mumbai Rain: IMD issues warning; Check weather, traffic and train alerts
This year's monsoon onset was two days earlier than usual, with widespread pre-monsoon rains experienced in Kerala. Many parts of Mumbai witnessed heavy rainfall on Sunday night leading to severe waterlogging in different areas.
Be ready for Maharashtra polls: Sharad Pawar to NCP (SP) workers on party foundation day
Sharad Pawar, NCP (Sharad Pawar) chief, urged party workers to gear up for the upcoming Maharashtra assembly elections, expressing confidence in securing power. Celebrating the party's 25th foundation day, he highlighted the NCP's recent success in winning 8 out of 10 contested Lok Sabha seats in Maharashtra as part of the opposition alliance.
MahaRERA keeps registration of 1,750 lapsed housing projects in abeyance
The Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority (MahaRERA) has put the registration of 1,750 lapsed housing projects on hold across the state and plans to take similar action on 1,137 more projects. The Mumbai Metropolitan Region leads with 761 projects affected, followed by Pune with 628. Homebuyers are advised caution, with a list of affected projects available on MahaRERA's website.
Pune car crash: Illegal portions of resort owned by accused juvenile's family razed in Mahabaleshwar
Two IT professionals hailing from Madhya Pradesh were killed when a Porsche allegedly driven by the juvenile in an inebriated condition hit their two-wheeler in Pune's Kalyani Nagar area on May 19. The accident hit national headlines due to efforts made to get the juvenile off the hook, resulting in the arrest of several persons, including his father and grandfather.
Pune: One killed, 42 students rescued after fire breaks out at private institute
According to officials, the watchman of the building who was sleeping on the ground floor was charred to death in the fire incident that took place on the intervening night of Thursday and Friday. Upon receiving the information, the officials of the fire department rushed to the spot and started the operation to douse the fire.
Pune Lok Sabha Election Result 2024: Murlidhar Mohol vs Dhangekar Ravindra Hemraj, who is winning?
After an intense seven-phase Lok Sabha election, exit polls indicate a significant lead for the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) over the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) in Maharashtra. The NDA, including Shiv Sena Shinde and Ajit Pawar's NCP, is predicted to win between 22 and 41 seats, while the MVA is expected to secure between 23 and 25 seats. The election results, set to be announced on June 4, will have wider implications for Maharashtra politics.
Porsche crash case: Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde has assured thorough probe, says deceased's MP-based father
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has expressed grief over the May 19 Pune Porsche crash and promised the guilty will not be spared, the father of IT professional Ashwini Koshta, who was killed in the incident, said here on Saturday. An officer on special duty sent by the Maharashtra government to Jabalpur facilitated the talk over phone with CM Shinde, Ashwini's father Suresh Koshta told PTI.
Pune Porsche car accident case: Police arrest accused juvenile's mother; police probe teen at juvenile home in her presence
Pune Porsche car accident case: Pune police have apprehended the mother of the juvenile involved in the Porsche car accident case. This action follows confirmation that the blood samples taken from the juvenile were substituted with samples from his mother.
Water stock at 22.06% in dams of Maharashtra
The average water stock in nearly 3,000 dams across Maharashtra has decreased to 22.06%, with the Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar division recording the lowest at 8.78%. Over the last two days, the stock has depleted by 0.58%. Maharashtra has 2,997 large, medium, and small dams, with the highest number (920) in the Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar division. The current stock is 8.8% lower than last year's stock on May 31.
Pune Porsche crash: Why an AI expert has been called in to digitally recreate the accident scene
Pune Crime Branch officials are set to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to perform a 'digital reconstruction' of a fatal car crash involving a Porsche that killed two IT professionals on May 19. A senior police official stated that AI-based software will be employed to create a detailed digital recreation of the incident, including vehicle movements, speed, and other crucial factors
Porsche crash blood sample swap: Two doctors of Sassoon Hospital suspended, dean sent on leave
The Maharashtra government has suspended two doctors from Sassoon General Hospital for alleged manipulation of blood samples in a Porsche car crash. Dr Ajay Taware and Dr Shrihari Halnor were suspended based on a recommendation from the Maharashtra Medical Education Department commissioner. Dr Vinayak Kale, dean of B J Medical College and Sassoon Civil Hospital, has been sent on compulsory leave.
Maharashtra: Water stock in dams drops to 22 per cent
There are 2,997 dams in the state where 22.64 per cent of the total storage capacity is available for use as of Wednesday. The current stock is less by 9.17 per cent compared to 31.81 per cent recorded on the corresponding day (May 29) of the last year, it said.
Pune car crash: Panel probing blood sample manipulation to submit report on Wednesday, says official
A committee investigating the alleged manipulation of blood samples in the Pune Porsche crash will submit its report to the Maharashtra government. Details of the investigation are not disclosed yet.
Pune Porsche crash: Your new bar buddy could be an undercover cop as police gets innovative to catch offenders
After the Pune car crash, senior police officers in Maharashtra's Nagpur conducted undercover operations to inspect pubs and bars for violations. The team included senior officers, including assistant commissioners of police (ACPs) and deputy commissioners of police.
Maharashtra SSC Toppers List 2024: Check class 10th toppers names, marks, districts and other details
Maharashtra SSC Toppers List 2024 (Google Trends): The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) has released the class 10th results. The board will soon announce the Maharashtra SSC Toppers List 2024, along with overall pass percentages, gender-wise and district-wise results. Students need at least 35 marks in each subject to pass. Last year, Konkan district had the highest pass rate at 98.11%.
RSIIL bags two projects worth Rs 4,900 crore from MSRDC to develop connecting Pune
Roadway Solutions India Infra Ltd has won two infrastructure projects totaling Rs 4,900 crore from MSRDC. The projects are to enhance connectivity around Pune. The company is the lowest bidder for the Access Controlled Pune Ring Road project valued at Rs 2,251 crore, and the Expressway Connector project from Jalna to Nanded. These contracts have boosted the company's order book to over Rs 11,000 crore, expanding on the ongoing work on the Vadodara Mumbai Expressway.
Maharashtra dy CM Devendra Fadnavis calls Pune car accident 'disturbing', meets Police to discuss future course of action
Maharashtra Deputy chief minister Devendra Fadnavis said, "The incident that happened in Pune where two youths died is disturbing. I took a meeting with the police officials and took stock of what has happened till now and what action will be taken..."
Six persons drown as boat capsizes in dam backwaters in Pune
The victims included three men, a woman and two children, Indapur tehsildar Shrikant Patil said. The boat service operates between Kalashi and Bhugav villages, he said.
Pune Porsche accident: 'Why not ask truck and bus drivers to write essay': Rahul Gandhi to PM Modi
Reacting to the recent accident in Pune which claimed two lives, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi remarked on Tuesday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is fostering a divided India, where justice itself seems to be contingent upon wealth. Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday expressed shock and surprise over the Juvenile Justice Board taking a lenient view of the Pune car crash involving a minor boy who fatally knocked down two motorbike-borne IT professionals with his speeding luxury vehicle.
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