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IMD issues red alert for Pune on September 25

After a 20-day dry spell that led to a serious rainfall deficit in Pune in September, the rainfall activity has again picked up in Pune city and the ghat areas

For the last two days, the city has been experiencing good rainfall along with thunder and lightning. (REPRESENTIVE PIC)
Updated on Sep 25, 2024 06:24 AM IST

Submit report on forest lands in Pune: NGT directs principal conservator of forests 

The news report titled ‘Forest Dept struggling to regain 14,000 hectares of land in Pune” was published in Hindustan Times on August 28

The article highlights that the Pune Forest Department has identified over 30,000 hectares of reserve forest land, successfully reclaiming 20,000 hectares from the Revenue Department. (HT PHOTO)
Updated on Sep 25, 2024 06:18 AM IST

Forest department to conserve natural heritage in Junnar  

With huge biodiversity, areas including the Hirve Plateau, Durgawadi, Ambehatweej and Sukalvedhe hold great significance and natural heritage

Sanjay Rahangdale and Savita Ranahagdale, botanists from Junnar tehsil conducted a visit to the area along with forest officials as well the villagers to analyse the natural resources.   (HT PHOTO)
Updated on Sep 23, 2024 06:18 AM IST

Pune likely to witness rainfall activity from September 23  

Rainfall in Pune and Maharashtra will increase from Sept 23, with monsoon withdrawal delayed until October. Expect widespread rain during Navaratri.

With the southwest monsoon officially ending on September 30, weather scientists are now looking forward to the withdrawal of the southwest monsoon from the country.   (HT PHOTO)
Updated on Sep 22, 2024 06:06 AM IST

Economist Ajit Ranade’s ouster sparks debate over governance, academic integrity

A letter regarding the same was issued by GIPE chancellor Bibek Debroy which prompted an outcry from various sectors, including academics, politicians, and public intellectuals

Many have criticised the decision, expressing concerns about its impact on the institution’s reputation and autonomy. (HT PHOTO)
Updated on Sep 22, 2024 05:56 AM IST

Forest dept imposes 7 lakh fine on firm for illegal tree felling

Pune forest department has imposed fine under the Maharashtra Tree Felling Act 1967 for illegal tree cutting

Pune forest department has imposed fine of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>70 lakh on firm under the Maharashtra Tree Felling Act 1967 for illegal tree cutting. (HT FILE)
Updated on Sep 20, 2024 06:36 AM IST

Noise beyond permissible limits across city but MPCB misses key locations during immersion procession

On the morning of September 18, Holkar Chowk recorded its highest noise level at 112.5 decibels followed by Khandoji Baba Chowk at 110 decibels and Belbag Chowk at 109.2 decibels

The average noise level during the immersion procession on September 17 was recorded as 94.8 decibels. (MAHENDRA KOLHE/ HT PHOTO)
Updated on Sep 19, 2024 05:54 AM IST

MPCB, CoEP to monitor noise levels at 25 locations in Pune on Visarjan day

Considering the noise pollution that takes place every year due to dhol-tasha pathaks and excessive use of disc-jockey (DJ) systems, this is an annual exercise for the MPCB and CoEP

The procession begins in the morning at Lakshmi Road with the five Manache (most revered) Ganpati and other Ganesh mandals join throughout the day as it weaves its way through the city to the immersion site. (HT FILE)
Updated on Sep 17, 2024 06:28 AM IST

Pune sees significant rainfall deficit till September 15

As per the IMD data, Shivajinagar recorded just 21.3 mm rainfall in the last 15 days, against the normal rainfall of 143.6 mm in the month of September

Except for some areas in Vidarbha, the rest of Maharashtra experienced a similar situation in the last 15 days. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)
Updated on Sep 16, 2024 08:48 AM IST

Over 100 cases of breathing discomfort, giddiness reported among people pandal-hopping

Huge crowds in the city centre area, and high noise levels are the main causes of such health issues, say doctors involved in the medical team

This year with increased social media influence and weekend holiday resulted in significant increase in the number of visitors for the prominent Ganesh pandals in the central part of the city. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)
Updated on Sep 16, 2024 08:36 AM IST

Pune forest dept proposes safety measures at Tamhini, Sudhagad reserves

Safety concerns were raised after a 38-year-old man died after being swept away in a waterfall in Tamhini on July 1, his body was recovered after 48 hours

Tamhini and Sudhagad officially became forest reserves in 2022 as against their earlier status as wildlife sanctuaries. Throughout the year, tourists visit popular spots such as Andharban forest, Plus Valley, Devkund and several other small and big waterfalls. (HT FILE PHOTO)
Updated on Sep 15, 2024 06:56 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

Forest dept confirms no encroachment on forest land in Mohammadwadi

Forest official confirmed that there is no encroachment on reserve forest land in Mohammadwadi after visiting the area on Tuesday as per the directions of the forest department head office

Forest department confirms no encroachment on forest land in Mohammadwadi. (HT)
Updated on Sep 14, 2024 08:58 AM IST

Hyena enters private firm premises in Chakan, rescued

In a four-hour operation, the forest department on Friday successfully rescued a hyena that had entered a private company building at Chakan

In a four-hour operation, the forest department on Friday successfully rescued a hyena that had entered a private company building at Chakan. (HT)
Updated on Sep 14, 2024 08:44 AM IST

Forest dept to sterilise 47 leopards from 5 conflict areas in Junnar

Forest department plans to sterilise 47 leopards, 11 males and 36 females, from five conflict areas in Junnar tehsil

Forest department plans to sterilise 47 leopards, 11 males and 36 females, from five conflict areas in Junnar tehsil. ((PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))
Updated on Sep 14, 2024 07:40 AM IST

Forest dept to conduct studies on Indian Giant Squirrel, Indian Gazelle in Pune

To collect population and habitat data of Indian Giant Squirrel and Indian Gazelle, Pune forest department will conduct two separate studies

To collect population and habitat data of Indian Giant Squirrel and Indian Gazelle, Pune forest department will conduct two separate studies. (Getty Images/iStockphoto (PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))
Updated on Sep 12, 2024 08:32 AM IST

Forest dept. proposes three new sites inside Rehekuri Sanctuary for eco-tourism

The Rehekuri Blackbuck Sanctuary is located at Rehekuri nearly 80 km away from Ahmednagar city in Karjat taluka, and comes under the Pune forest department

As these villages are part of the sanctuary area, developing infrastructure is challenging. Hence, the forest department has come up with a plan for sustainable development in these areas under the eco-tourism project. (HT PHOTO)
Updated on Sep 11, 2024 06:20 AM IST

Now 5G Tech Lab at CoEP Tech University for skilling manpower for industry

The CoEP’s new 5G lab focuses on building skills and engagement in 5G technologies within the academic community facilitating undergraduate and postgraduate projects, and encouraging collaborations between academia and industry to develop 5G use cases

The department with the help of Mahratta Chamber of Commerce, Industries and Agriculture (MCCIA) is also actively interacting with MSMEs in Pune and inviting them to use the lab for their product testing. (HT PHOTO)
Updated on Sep 09, 2024 07:20 AM IST

Citizens say NGT order on noise level norms violated on 1st day of Ganesh festival

National Green Tribunal’s order on noise level norms were seen violated in many areas of city on the first day of the Ganesh festival

National Green Tribunal’s order on noise level norms were seen violated in many areas of city on the first day of the Ganesh festival. ((PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))
Updated on Sep 08, 2024 07:18 AM IST

Forest department issues show cause notice to private company for cutting trees

The officials collected samples of trees and further action will be taken after investigation, said a senior forest official

Tractor manufacturing and agricultural service provider company John Deere in June 2023 obtained permission from the forest department to cut 510 trees and translocation of 236 trees at its unit at Sanaswadi. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)
Updated on Sep 07, 2024 05:38 AM IST

Tourism directorate warns travellers to be careful while booking online

Directorate of Tourism has received three complaints in the last three months of poor service provided by private tour company and trekker group after booking the facility online

Directorate of Tourism has received three complaints in the last three months of poor service provided by private tour company and trekker group after booking the facility online. (Good Studio - stock.adobe.com (PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))
Updated on Sep 06, 2024 07:10 AM IST

NGT directs six local bodies to submit response on pollution in Indrayani River

Western bench of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) in its hearing held on September 3 directed six local bodies to submit their responses on Indrayani River pollution within four weeks

Western bench of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) in its hearing held on September 3 directed six local bodies to submit their responses on Indrayani River pollution within four weeks. (HT)
Updated on Sep 06, 2024 06:40 AM IST

MTDC plans ‘tourist mitras’ at popular locations in state

These tourist mitras will not only provide proper information about various tourist spots in the nearby area, but also provide medical aid, help in case of robbery or loss of luggage, says official

. The tourism mitras will also tell tourist, especially solo travellers, about the risk involved at some spots. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)
Updated on Sep 02, 2024 08:16 AM IST

Jayakwadi dam records 85% water level; authorities hopeful for 100% this year

On July 27, the Jayakwadi dam had recorded only 5% water level which increased to 25% during the first week of August, 55% by mid-August, and 85% on September 1.

The Jayakwadi dam is a multipurpose project with water mainly used for irrigation in the drought-prone Marathwada region apart from drinking and other purposes in the towns, villages, municipalities and industries of the Aurangabad, Beed and Jalna districts. (HT FILE PHOTO)
Updated on Sep 02, 2024 08:12 AM IST

Submit timeline for Pavana River conservation work: NGT tells CPCB

The directive comes after the recent hearings in which the CPCB submitted an action plan prepared in 2019 under the national river rejuvenation mission

Foam found floating on Pavana River. (HT FILE)
Published on Aug 31, 2024 11:35 PM IST

NGT order on noise pollution: Pune Police assure implementation, MPCB cites difficulties

The August 30 order of Western Zonal Bench of NGT has directed MPCB and police to ensure real-time noise monitoring at all Ganesh pandals and display the readings with permissible limits prominently at at least two locations, besides instructing authorities to limit dhol-tasha group to 30 members and ban on DJ and toll systems

The official said that FIR will be filed against violators under criminal and environmental laws. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)
Published on Aug 31, 2024 11:33 PM IST

Monitor real-time noise at Ganesh pandals: NGT

NGT has instructed MPCB to carry out real-time noise monitoring near Ganpati pandals and display readings and standard limits with health warning messages at two prominent spots at these places

NGT has instructed MPCB to carry out real-time noise monitoring near Ganpati pandals and display readings and standard limits with health warning messages at two prominent spots at these places. ((PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))
Updated on Aug 31, 2024 07:44 AM IST

Rainfall activity likely to pick up during first week of September

Rainfall activity is likely to continue throughout the week and even on the first day of the Ganesh festival, the city will experience good rainfall activity

According to a video forecast issued by IMD on Friday, there is a deep depression currently over Kutch and the adjoining areas of Kutch and Pakistan and the northeast Arabian Sea. (HT PHOTO)
Updated on Aug 31, 2024 06:12 AM IST

Human-wildlife conflict: Leopard attacks account for second highest deaths in Maharashtra

A major population block in India having 5,906 leopards is spread across 91,427 km forested landscape of central India covering the semi-arid zone of Rajasthan and the continuous landscape of the Deccan plateau (Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand and Odisha)

Leopard population in Maharashtra can be segregated into three regions — Vidarbha that includes most of the tiger reserves i.e. Bor, Tadoba-Andhari, Navegaon-Nagzira, Pench and Melghat along with sanctuaries like Painganga, Tipeshwar, Umred, Karhanla and large forest patches of territorial forest divisions such as Chandrapur, Central Chanda, Wardha, Yavatmal and Gadchiroli. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)
Updated on Aug 29, 2024 05:22 AM IST

Woman killed in leopard strike at Shirur

In a case of human-leopard conflict in Pune district, a woman, 55, died in a leopard attack in Jambut village of Shirur tehsil

In a case of human-leopard conflict in Pune district, a woman, 55, died in a leopard attack in Jambut village of Shirur tehsil. ((PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))
Updated on Aug 28, 2024 07:52 AM IST
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