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sahir shaikhFollowing sustained protests by residents, the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has reportedly sealed seven unauthorised Ready-Mix Concrete (RMC) plants in Bawadhan. However, advocate Krunal Ghare has stated that the agitation will continue until the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) issues closure orders against the plants. The protest is set to continue until October 18.
sahir shaikhResidents of Bawadhan have launched a digital campaign against what they allege are illegal and polluting Ready-MMix Concrete (RMC) plants operating in the area. More than 2,000 emails were reportedly sent to government authorities on October 6, with citizens expecting the campaign to cross 50,000 emails within the next three days.
sahir shaikhThe National Green Tribunal’s Pune Bench has directed the concerned authorities to take steps for the repair and maintenance of broken chambers linked to the Ram Nadi pollution issue. The Pune Municipal Corporation, PMRDA and the Bhugaon and Bhukum Gram Panchayats have been given two months to carry out the required work. The next hearing is scheduled for November 26, 2026.
sahir shaikhPreparations for Navratri have begun at the Shri Laxmi Mata Temple in Shivdarshan, Pune. This year, the temple committee is creating a grand replica of a temple from Indonesia, offering devotees an opportunity to experience a different style of temple architecture during the festival. Organisers expect more than 10 lakh devotees to visit the celebrations.
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Sahir ShaikhPune Police have rejected as baseless a viral social media claim that 123 girls were kidnapped in the city within 22 hours. Police said they verified the claim with concerned police stations, the Crime Branch, the person behind the audio and other relevant individuals, but found no concrete record or evidence supporting it. A detailed inquiry is continuing.
Sahir ShaikhPune City Youth Congress staged a symbolic “Kumbhakarna” protest outside PMC over the alleged threat to Municipal Commissioner Naval Kishore Ram in connection with a ₹90-crore road tender. Congress leaders demanded disclosure of the MLA’s identity and appropriate action, while Ram has said tender decisions will be taken according to rules and without political pressure.
sahir shaikhA MCOCA court has acquitted Nilesh Ghaywal and all other accused in a 2020 extortion case related to an alleged demand made while Ghaywal was in prison. The complainant later denied the allegations in court and stated that his original complaint had been recorded under pressure, according to the case details provided.
Sahir ShaikhThousands of devotees attended Shivdarshan Mitra Mandal Trust's grand Kali Mata – Adishakti live tableau on Pune's Tilak Road. Featuring elaborate costumes, lighting and live performances, the presentation promoted women's empowerment, girls' education, gender equality and awareness against female foeticide.
Sahir ShaikhShivajinagar Police arrested 11 men during Pune's Ganesh Visarjan processions and seized 63 mobile phones, a car and weapons worth a combined ₹30.57 lakh. Police allege that the group exploited festival crowds to steal phones and was preparing to commit a robbery near Khude Bridge.
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Sahir ShaikhThirteen police officers and personnel attached to Pune’s Bharati Vidyapeeth Police Station have been named in an FIR following allegations that four men in police custody were assaulted, forced to walk on their knees and made to apologise publicly. The case was registered on September 24, 2026, following findings by the Maharashtra State Human Rights Commission.
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Sahir ShaikhMSEDCL has deployed technical and emergency teams across Pune's Parvati, Shivajinagar and Rastapeth divisions to ensure electrical safety and uninterrupted power supply during Ganesh Visarjan from September 24 to 26. Round-the-clock control rooms and a monitoring centre on Laxmi Road have also been arranged.
Sahir ShaikhThe Bombay High Court dismissed a petition challenging the proposed Purandar airport site on September 22. The Pune district administration reports that 96% of affected farmers have consented to acquisition, with 910 hectares acquired and ₹3,875 crore paid. The consent deadline has been extended to October 10, after which compulsory acquisition is planned. The court ruling has been independently reported; the latest acquisition figures and revised deadlines are attributed to the district administration.
Sahir ShaikhA 58-year-old man was attacked with a sickle by three unidentified individuals during an attempted bag snatching in Pune's Swargate area. The bag reportedly contained ₹4 lakh to ₹5 lakh. The injured man is undergoing treatment, and police have obtained CCTV footage of the incident.
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Sahir ShaikhA joint committee constituted on NGT directions has fixed approximately ₹2.75 crore in environmental damage compensation against three industrial units and one builder in the Pawana River pollution case. Applicant Adv. Krunal Ghare now plans to seek a similar comprehensive investigation into pollution sources within PCMC limits.
Sahir ShaikhMore than 120 blood units were collected during a blood donation camp organised by Yuva Spandan Social Foundation in association with residents of Rakshak Nagar Phase 2, Kharadi. The initiative aimed to support blood availability while encouraging voluntary blood donation among citizens.
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Sahir ShaikhYerwada Police raided Hotel The Golden A.R.C. in Shastrinagar on September 14 following information about an alleged prostitution racket. Police said women were rescued and a 28-year-old man was arrested. Investigators are now examining whether other individuals, including anyone associated with the hotel, were involved.
sahir shaikhTwo people died and 12 were injured, including three seriously, after a truck allegedly hit an Eicher tempo from behind near Jambhulwadi on the Pune-Bengaluru Highway. The impact led to a multi-vehicle collision involving an Ertiga and a Tata Altroz.
sahir shaikhA funding dispute over the Pavana River pollution-control project has come under scrutiny during proceedings before the National Green Tribunal (NGT). According to a press release issued by Adv. Krunal Ghare, the Maharashtra government has stated before the NGT that funds are not currently available for the project, while the National River Conservation Directorate (NRCD) has also indicated that PCMC should identify its own funding source.
Sahir ShaikhThe Bombay High Court has granted bail to Ravi Baliram Telange, who had been in custody for around six and a half months in a case registered at Bhosari Police Station. The court noted that the incident appeared to have resulted from a sudden dispute, with no prima facie indication of prior planning, and also considered that Telange had no previous criminal record. He was granted bail on a Rs 10,000 P.R. Bond with conditions.
Sahir ShaikhA Pune connection has emerged in an alleged Rs 2,143-crore financial scam involving fake certificates and shell companies. The Income Tax Department is reportedly probing suspicious transactions worth around Rs 200 crore routed through a private bank in Pune, including alleged overseas transfers. Chartered accountant Shyam Kalani, suspected to be a key figure in the alleged network, has surrendered before Udgir police.
Sahir ShaikhKalyani Nagar residents felicitated Yerawada Police officials for their efforts to address noise pollution, improve police response and strengthen neighbourhood security. The event also featured a Ganesh Chaturthi greeting and a Raksha Bandhan gesture symbolising citizen-police trust.
Sahir ShaikhFormer Maharashtra State Commission for Women chairperson Rupali Chakankar has approached Pune Police over allegedly defamatory and obscene social media content. Police have registered a case and launched an investigation into the posts, comments and accounts involved.