After consistent follow-ups with Deputy CM Ajit Pawar and District officials, a new passenger launch service has finally started for the Mulshi-Waghwadi route.

New Passenger Launch Service Resumes in Mulshi Dam; ₹1.40 Crore Allocated

Pune : Residents of the Mulshi Dam area can finally breathe a sigh of relief. Following persistent demands from local villagers, a new passenger launch service has been commissioned for the Mulshi-Waghwadi route. This comes after the District Planning Committee approved ₹1.40 crore for the purchase of a new vessel. Addressing a Long-standing IssueThe previous…

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Saswad road

Illegal Dumping on Main Road Sparks Health Concerns in Saswad

Residents of Mauli and Venkateshwara Societies Frustrated by Rising Filth PUNE: The main road near Jaydeep Mangal Karyalaya has turned into a dumping ground, causing severe distress to local residents and commuters. The stretch connecting Jaydeep Mangal Karyalaya to the Saswad-Pune road, which passes between Mauli Society and Venkateshwara Society, is being frequently used by…

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Adulterated ‘Bhandara’ Crisis Threatens Safety and Sanctity of Jejuri

Pune : The long-standing issue of adulterated Bhandara in Jejuri has reached a critical boiling point. Following a dangerous incident at the historic main entrance of the fort, the Food and Drug Administration has finally been forced into action. On Monday night, a specialized team including Food Safety Officers Kranti Baravkar, Razia Sheikh, Laxmikant Sable,…

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19 Bikes Seized in Hadapsar Hadapsar Police cracked down on workers using modified silencers and loud horns near the Sadhana Vidyalaya counting center

Hadapsar Police Seize 19 Bikes for Creating Ruckus During Counting

Strict Action Against Loud Exhausts and Noise Pollution Pune : In view of the Pune Municipal Corporation Election 2026, the Hadapsar Police took decisive action against individuals attempting to disturb public peace during the counting process at Sadhana Vidyalaya. Supporters and party workers accompanying some candidates were found creating a disturbance by using motorcycles with…

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Dr. Katwate shared this crucial information at a workshop organized by BNHS in Bhigwan to discuss Ujani reservoir's biological wealth. He explained that large fish and birds depend on small fish. The diet of various bird species consists of native small fish, but they are now forced to eat the invasive Tilapia (Chilapi) fish.

Invasive Species and Pollution Threaten Ujani’s Native Fish and Birds

Time is Running Out: Expert Calls for Coordinated Action to Save Ujani’s Biodiversity A serious warning has been issued by Dr. Unmesh Katwate, Senior Scientist at the Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS): “Save Ujani before it becomes ‘Bharatpur,’ otherwise tragedy is inevitable.” He also highlighted that a large number of native fish species found in…

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Jadhavar Group of Institutes to Host 7th State-Level ‘Jadhavar Science Festival’

Pune : The Principal Dr. Sudhakarrao Jadhavar College of Arts, Commerce and Science, along with the Jadhavar Institute of Management and Technology and the Institute of Nursing, will organize the seventh annual Jadhavar Science Festival. This state-level event is being conducted in collaboration with the Board of Students’ Development at Savitribai Phule Pune University. Adv….

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Nimsakhar stream indapur taluka of Pune district

Pollution Crisis: Farmers Raise Concerns Over Untreated Effluent Discharge from Walchandnagar Distillery

Pune: Local farmers and villagers are raising questions regarding the management of contaminated water discharged from Aurangabad Distillery Private Limited, an alcohol manufacturing industry located in the Walchandnagar area of Indapur Tehsil. There are fears that untreated, chemical-laden wastewater is being released directly into the Nimsakhar drain, which is feared to have long-term negative impacts…

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