State of Forest Report : The latest State of Forest Report (SOFR) 2023 reveals that the Western Ghats have lost 58.22 sq km of forest cover over the past decade. The report, released on December 21 by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), highlights significant changes in the region’s forest density. Hadapsar…
What’s special this year? Bhimthadi Jatra in Pune : The annual Bhimthadi Jatra has transformed the Agricultural College Ground in Sinchanagar into a vibrant tapestry of rural India. This 5-day fair, now in its 18th year, is a celebration of women’s empowerment. It showcases the diverse talents and entrepreneurial spirit of self-help groups from across…
Bhimthadi Jatra 2024: Pune is buzzing with excitement as the 18th edition of Bhimthadi Jatra festival, a vibrant celebration of rural India, kicked off on December 20, 2024. Bhimthadi Jatra is more than just a festival; it’s a movement dedicated to empowering rural communities, promoting sustainable living, and celebrating the vibrant tapestry of Indian culture….
MSRTC REVENUE : The Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) has recorded a record revenue of Rs 941 crore in November. Among its six divisions, the Pune division emerged as the top earner, contributing Rs 230 crore. The Pune division encompasses five districts: Satara, Sangli, Kolhapur, Solapur, and Pune. Pune district alone contributed Rs 56…
Pune : Blue Nile Restaurant Controversy : A prominent Iranian-origin family in Pune is under investigation for allegedly living in India through fraudulent citizenship claims, potentially risking deportation. The case centers around Abdul Hamid Jafarinaeimi, owner of the iconic Blue Nile Restaurant, who stands accused of systematically exploiting legal loopholes to establish a significant presence…
Mumbai : India’s central bank, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), has received a bomb threat via email on Thursday afternoon. The Mumbai Police have launched an investigation into the matter. The threatening email was written in Russian and was sent to the RBI’s official website. (Reserve Bank Receives Bomb Threat) Following the threat, a…
Concerns Raised About Worker’s Safety Pune Construction Site Tragedy : A construction worker tragically lost his life after falling from the seventh floor of a building under construction in the Baner area of Pune. The project was being undertaken by M&T Constructions. This incident has once again brought to light the issue of safety for…
Pune: MLA Yogesh Tilekar’s Uncle Found Murdered. Satish Wagh, the maternal uncle of Pune’s Legislative Council member Yogesh Tilekar, has been found dead. Wagh was kidnapped by unidentified assailants early this morning. Four unknown individuals arrived in a car and forcibly abducted him from a busy intersection. The entire incident was captured on CCTV, and…
