A heavy sand-laden tempo sits amidst the ruins of the Rajgad bridge. Years of administrative apathy and the recent passage of a heavy vehicle led to the total collapse of this vital 40-year-old link, cutting off several villages.

40-Year-Old Bridge Collapses in Rajgad Taluka; Connectivity Cut for Over 40 Villages

Narrow Escape for Driver; Massive Disruption for Commuters Pune :  A combination of administrative apathy and the recklessness of heavy vehicle drivers led to the collapse of a 40-year-old iron bridge on the Surwad-Kodwadi road in Rajgad taluka on Saturday evening. The aging structure, which was already in a dilapidated state, gave way under the…

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Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray addresses a large gathering of residents at Lokmanya Nagar in Pune.

“I Will Stand Before the Bulldozers First,” Warns Aaditya Thackeray Over Lokmanya Nagar Redevelopment Row

Pune: The political atmosphere in Pune has intensified over the Lokmanya Nagar redevelopment project. Aaditya Thackeray, Shiv Sena (UBT) youth leader and Legislative Party leader, has officially entered the fray, launching a scathing attack on the BJP-led government. He raised serious concerns regarding the stay order placed on the project by the Chief Minister’s Office….

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Dr. Shalini Kadu inaugurating the 'Maaze Astitva' initiative alongside key officials

Maaze Astitva’ Scheme Empowers Single Women

Pune Zilla Parishad’s Initiative Yields Success Sanjay Bhise-Baramati (Pune) : The ‘Maaze Astitva’ (My Identity) scheme, launched by the Pune Zilla Parishad to make single women—including widows, divorcees, deserted women, and those who have chosen to remain unmarried—self-reliant and empowered, is achieving significant success. During a special camp organized in Dorlewadi (Baramati Tehsil), Project Director…

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Long-Awaited Municipal Elections in Maharashtra Finally Announced : Voting on January 15

Mumbai: The Maharashtra State Election Commission (SEC) on Monday announced the schedule for the long-delayed Municipal Corporation elections across the state. State Election Commissioner Dinesh Waghmare declared the detailed program, ending the long wait for local body polls. According to the schedule, the counting of votes will take place on January 16. Key Dates for the Election Process: This announcement sets…

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