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CET cell warns of cancelling college admissions as mgmt quota comes under scanner

State CET cell has launched probe into allegations that over 1,000 seats from 15 engineering colleges in Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad were illegally transferred to management quota and filled through unauthorised admissions

State CET cell has launched probe into allegations that over 1,000 seats from 15 engineering colleges in Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad were illegally transferred to management quota and filled through unauthorised admissions. ((PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))
Updated on Sep 25, 2024 07:22 AM IST

Parents, students meet DET officials over engineering admissions

Students, who were unable to get admission through CET CAP rounds for engineering, along with their parents staged protest at DTE office in the city on Tuesday

Students, who were unable to get admission through CET CAP rounds for engineering, along with their parents staged protest at DTE office in the city on Tuesday. (HT)
Updated on Sep 25, 2024 07:02 AM IST

Thousands flock to job fair in Pune's Aundh for a chance to work in Israel

The initiative is the outcome of a landmark government-to-government (G2G) agreement signed between India and Israel in November 2023

When Hindustan Times visited the Aundh ITI campus on Monday, there was a massive crowd of applicants who had come from various states for the interview process. (HT PHOTO)
Updated on Sep 24, 2024 09:00 AM IST

GMRT in Pune to get supercomputing system developed by C-DAC 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Pune on September 26 and 27 to open numerous projects via video conference, and this is one of the new projects he will inaugurate

The GMRT is among the world’s largest and most sensitive low-frequency radio observatories.  It is run by the NCRA in Pune, which is part of the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research in Mumbai.    (HT FILE)
Updated on Sep 24, 2024 05:06 AM IST

JPF survey: Punekars believe strong Opposition key for democracy

The survey was carried out online to gauge awareness, beliefs and behaviours of Punekars. The JPF team complemented the public survey methodology with insights from the ‘wisdom of crowds’ theory from cognitive science to develop the KAPW survey

Survey titled ‘Politics, Punekars and Perceptions’ conducted by the Jnana Prabodhini Foundation (JPF). (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)
Updated on Sep 23, 2024 08:16 AM IST

1.20 lakh students take admission to ITIs in Maha

As per statistics shared by the state technical education department, students have opted for electricians’ courses followed by courses for fitters, welders and diesel mechanics

While 1.20 lakh students have taken admission to various courses at the ITIs, the deadline for admission is September 30. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)
Updated on Sep 23, 2024 07:52 AM IST

Primary teachers to stage protest against Maha on September 25

The teachers are demanding cancellation of recruitment of retired teachers through new batch approval and contract method among other wrong policies of the state school education department

The school education department of the state government has neglected to resolve the pending demands of primary schools, students and teachers of local bodies, allege officials. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)
Published on Sep 19, 2024 10:49 PM IST

Pune RTO special drive to check private tourist bus operations

Special squads will be formed to keep tabs on passenger seating capacity and fares among other things

Actual number of passengers, safety arrangements and whether fares are in accordance with state government instructions will be covered, says official. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)
Updated on Sep 19, 2024 10:41 PM IST

SPPU allows blocked students to take exams

Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU) has decided to provide relief to students whose permanent registration numbers (PRN) have been blocked to appear for exams

Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU) has decided to provide relief to students whose permanent registration numbers (PRN) have been blocked to appear for exams. ((PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))
Updated on Sep 19, 2024 05:50 AM IST

Emotions, protests mark 28.45-hour immersion procession

The duration could not be reduced much despite police efforts and mandals like Shrimant Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati taking out the idol for immersion early

The traditional procession, which began at 10.15 am on Tuesday from Belbaug Chowk, concluded at Alka Talkies Chowk by 3 pm on Wednesday, before heading to the riverbanks for immersion. (MAHENDRA KOLHE/ HT PHOTO)
Updated on Sep 19, 2024 05:48 AM IST

Sixth special round for Class 11 admissions begins

Education department on Wednesday announced the beginning of the 6th and last special round for Class 11 admissions for academic year 2024-25

Education department on Wednesday announced the beginning of the 6th and last special round for Class 11 admissions for academic year 2024-25. (Getty Images/iStockphoto (PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))
Updated on Sep 19, 2024 05:32 AM IST

Citizens protest formation of Phursungi-Uruli Devachi municipal council

Villagers and residents of Phursungi and Uruli Devachi on Sunday morning staged protest against the state government’s decision to turn the two villages into a municipal council

Villagers and residents of Phursungi and Uruli Devachi on Sunday morning staged protest against the state government’s decision to turn the two villages into a municipal council. (HT)
Updated on Sep 16, 2024 06:44 AM IST

Ajit Ranade removed as vice-chancellor of Pune’s Gokhale institute

After review, the committee concluded that Ranade’s qualifications “did not meet the norms set forth by the University Grants Commission (UGC) guidelines”

This is truly an unfortunate and shocking decision. For the past two and a half years, I have been working diligently and to the best of my ability, contributing to positive developments in the institute. These results seem to have been completely ignored, said Ranade. (HT FILE)
Updated on Sep 15, 2024 06:24 AM IST

Ganpati mandal organises free self-defence workshop for girls, children

The Navjavan Mitr Mandal will host a free self-defence workshop for girls, women, and children on Sunday as part of Ganpati festivities.

As per our theme this year of women and child safety, a self-defence free workshop will be conducted for girls, women and children of our area from 3.30 pm to 6.30 pm on Sunday. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)
Updated on Sep 14, 2024 08:46 AM IST

Housing society in Hinjewadi adopts eco-friendly Ganesh festival celebration

The initiative led to the installation of aerators in over 500 flats, saving 20,000 liters of water daily

The display includes two faux trees with models of air conditioners, highlighting how the installation of ACs can lead to deforestation. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)
Updated on Sep 14, 2024 07:38 AM IST

Gauri-Ganpati visarjan takes place amid much fanfare

Sixth day of Ganesh festival on Thursday saw much fanfare as several household Ganpati idols were immersed with Lord Ganesha’s mother, Goddess Gauri, in tow

Sixth day of Ganesh festival on Thursday saw much fanfare as several household Ganpati idols were immersed with Lord Ganesha’s mother, Goddess Gauri, in tow. (MAHENDRA KOLHE/HT)
Updated on Sep 13, 2024 08:40 AM IST

State CET Cell pulls up 10 colleges over admission irregularity

The cell emailed to the institutes on Thursday based on a complaint and evidence submitted by Yuva Sena joint secretary Kalpesh Yadav on Wednesday

Photographs of students crowding Cummins College due to confusion over admission process have gone viral on social media. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)
Updated on Sep 13, 2024 08:38 AM IST

MSRTC’s Swargate depot ready for revamp

We have planned to develop Swargate ST station for the convenience of passengers. We sent a proposal in this regard to the state government in April and we are awaiting approval, says official

The public transport body plans to provide better facilities to thousands of passengers who travel from different parts of the state and is a major shopping hub in the heart of the city, said officials. (MAHENDRA KOLHE/HT PHOTO)
Updated on Sep 13, 2024 07:40 AM IST

Over 51K engineering seats vacant in state

As per the state’s Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell, around 1.64 lakh seats were available for engineering admission in the state this year and among them, 1.12 lakh students have confirmed their admission

Over the past few years, student response to engineering courses has declined. Due to this, more than half of the seats remained vacant, says expert. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)
Updated on Sep 12, 2024 07:18 AM IST

No takers for flats in Pune’s flood-prone Ekta Nagari even as residents try to sell at low rates

Popular perception is that Ekta Nagari is located in the riverbed of the Mutha River. It has 20 to 25 buildings housing nearly 3,000 residents. Access to Ekta Nagari is from Sinhagad Road through Suncity Road (Santosh Hall Chowk)

On August 3 this year, the Pune district administration relocated 125 people due to rising water levels on Sinhagad Road following the release of 36,000 cusecs of water from the Khadakwasla dam. (HT FILE)
Updated on Sep 12, 2024 06:40 AM IST

Flyers irked over non-functioning facilities at Pune Airport new terminal

Amenities such as flight schedule boards and Digi Yatra machines are not working according to passengers

Flyers are fed up of non-functional basic facilities at the new terminal building of Pune Airport. (HT PHOTO)
Published on Sep 10, 2024 10:19 PM IST

Major roads closed after 5 pm starting from Wednesday 

Amol Zende, deputy commissioner of police, City Traffic Branch, has appealed to citizens to use alternative routes

Devotees rush to the central city areas for the darshan of Lord Ganesha and the Ganpati Mandals. (HT PHOTO)
Published on Sep 10, 2024 10:18 PM IST

Pune traffic may go for a toss as politicos hop pandals in poll season

With politicians making a beeline for Ganpati pandals to connect with voters ahead of the assembly elections, Pune traffic is likely to go for a toss, especially in the city’s old areas

With politicians making a beeline for Ganpati pandals to connect with voters ahead of the assembly elections, Pune traffic is likely to go for a toss, especially in the city’s old areas. (HT)
Updated on Sep 10, 2024 09:20 AM IST

PM to launch Pune-Nagpur Vande Bharat train on Sept 15

According to the railways officials, it will be for the first time that 10 Vande Bharat trains will be inaugurated at one time

In a boost to inter-city connectivity, Pune-Nagpur will be one of the 10 Vande Bharat express trains Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch at an event at Jamshedpur in Jharkhand on September 15. (HT PHOTO)
Updated on Sep 10, 2024 07:44 AM IST

Meet the man who many say has taken over Pune’s Ganeshotsav

Punit Balan’s business group advertisements have taken over Ganesh pandals, roads, and decorations, much to the displeasure of residents who claim it is defacing the city’s landscape

Punit Balan’s business group advertisements have taken over Ganesh pandals, roads, and decorations, much to the displeasure of residents who claim it is defacing the city’s landscape. (HT)
Updated on Sep 09, 2024 08:54 AM IST

Notices to 15 engg colleges in Pune, Pimpri-Chinchwad

Maharashtra CET Cell has warned 15 engineering colleges for illegal admissions before the regular rounds, risking student cancellations.

Accordingly, the third admission round will end on Monday, September 9. (HT PHOTO)
Updated on Sep 09, 2024 07:18 AM IST

MIT sets up ground station for satellite reception, radio astronomy 

The facility, capable of both satellite reception and radio astronomy, will provide valuable data for enhancing radio astronomy research

A team of 35 MIT-WPU students is working on the project along with 4 faculty members including Dr Anup Kale, prof Anagha Karne, Dr Deobrat Singh and Dr Sachin Kulkarni.  (HT PHOTO)
Updated on Sep 08, 2024 06:22 AM IST

Manache Ganpati mandals set to welcome Bappa with fervour 

The Ganpati procession of the third Maanacha Ganpati - Guruji Talim Mandal – will proceed to Utsav mandap via Guruji Talim

A procession of the Kesari Ganpati will be taken out in a palanquin as per custom. Shriram Dhol tasha pathak will be part of the procession. (MAHENDRA KOLHE/ HT PHOTO)
Updated on Sep 07, 2024 06:50 AM IST

RTO drive against private bus operators

Pune RTO to monitor private bus fares until Sept 30, ensuring compliance with limits. Complaints can be sent via email or WhatsApp. Violators face action.

The Pune Regional Transport Office (RTO) will carry out special campaign till September 30 to check private bus operators. (HT PHOTO)
Updated on Sep 07, 2024 06:00 AM IST

‘Institutional and management admissions should be carried out as per rules’

Sardesai has also directed the Directorate of Technical Education (DTE) to issue instructions to educational institutions to conduct the admission process in a fair and transparent manner

Admission of institutional and management quota has started before the end of the rounds of admission procedures carried out by the CET cell by reputed educational institutions in Pune, which is expected to proceed as per rule 13. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)
Updated on Sep 06, 2024 07:24 AM IST
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