The Latest Breaking News from Pune

Sharad Pawar objects to PM launching ‘half-completed projects’ in Pune

Focus should be on evacuation of students from war-torn Ukraine, says NCP leader

The Hindu · Mar 5, 2022

PM Narendra Modi to inaugurate metro rail project in Pune on March 6

As per the schedule, Prime Minister will unveil the statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on the premises of the Pune Municipal Corporation at 11 a.m.

The Hindu · Mar 5, 2022

Metro work in Pune incomplete, focus on Ukraine rescue: Sharad Pawar asks PM to defer metro inauguration

PUNE: On the eve of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Pune, NCP chief Sharad Pawar on Saturday said the work of the Metro service to be inaugurated by the PM is incomplete, and underlined the need to focus more on rescuing Indian students stranded in war-hit Ukraine.

The Times of India · Mar 5, 2022

Pune: Infrastructure for 82,000 beds ready, jumbo Covid care hubs can be in place in 4 weeks, says Saurabh Rao

PUNE: Divisional commissioner Saurabh Rao on Monday said the district had the infrastructure of nearly 82,000 beds ready but only 43,000 were activated for use currently, stressing that the jumbo Covid care hubs could be rebuilt in four weeks if there was a need in future.

The Times of India · Feb 28, 2022

Maharashtra: Day & night temperatures likely to rise after March 7

PUNE: Day and night temperatures are expected to increase over parts of Maharashtra, including Pune, after around March 7-10, as transition from winter to summer starts.

The Times of India · Feb 28, 2022

Pune: Private bus catches fire, rescuer injured

PUNE: At least 27 passengers on board a private luxury bus from Jejuri to Mumbai had a lucky escape on Sunday, after their vehicle caught fire near Chandani Chowk on the Katraj-Dehu Road Bypass around 2pm.

The Times of India · Feb 27, 2022

Ahead of Modi’s visit to Pune, Ajit Pawar lauds PM’s development agenda

Prime Minister is likely to inaugurate the Pune Metro on March 6

The Hindu · Feb 27, 2022

Indian bridge team for Asian Games named, no place for last edition's winners

PUNE: The Bridge Federation of India on Saturday picked a six-member team for the upcoming Asian Games in Hangzhou with Debasish Ray as the coach-cum-non-playing captain.

The Times of India · Feb 26, 2022

FIR against former Pune top cop Rashmi Shukla in 'illegal phone tapping' case

FIR in connection with the alleged illegal tapping of politicians' phones between 2015 and 2019

The Hindu · Feb 26, 2022

Second dose due beneficiary count over 1.5 crore in Maharashtra

PUNE: The number of beneficiaries due for their second Covid vaccine shot climbed up to a staggering 1.58 crore on February 23 — a jump of over 50 lakh from 1.05 crore in December 2021.

The Times of India · Feb 25, 2022