The Latest Breaking News from Pune

Third dose coverage 56% in Maharashtra a month after launch

PUNE: Barely 56% of the beneficiaries eligible for the precaution dose availed it in the state so far.

The Times of India · Feb 11, 2022

Maharashtra: Intermediate drawing exams in online mode with proctors

PUNE: For the first time, Maharashtra Intermediate Drawing Exam 2021 will be held in a proctored online mode on February 22 and 23. For the last two years, all such examinations were suspended due to the pandemic. Registrations will begin on Saturday and end on February 20.

The Times of India · Feb 11, 2022

Attack against Somaiya: BJP demands action

Maharashtra unit writes to Shah

The Hindu · Feb 10, 2022

Arjun advances to second round of qualifiers at Bengaluru Open

BENGALURU: Arjun Kadhe upset sixth seed Johan Nikles of Switzerland 6-4, 6-4 to take one step closer to gaining an entry into the main round of the Bengaluru Open ATP Challenger here on Sunday.

The Times of India · Feb 6, 2022

Tata Open Maharashtra: Joao Sousa ends Elias Ymer’s run, to meet Emil Ruusuvuori's in final

PUNE: As a junior, Joao Sousa moved to Barcelona at the age of 16 and started training at the BTT tennis academy, where Francisco Roig, a key member of Rafael Nadal’s coaching staff, became his mentor.

The Times of India · Feb 6, 2022

Covaxin wastage up in Maharashtra; Pune & Satara top the chart

PUNE: Deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar said on Saturday that Pune district is currently seeing a shortage of Covaxin doses for the 15-17 age group, but state data is showing that wastage of the vaccine has risen across Maharashtra, particularly in Pune and Satara.

The Times of India · Feb 6, 2022

50% dip in active Covid cases, peak not over in Pune: Maharashtra deputy CM Ajit Pawar

PUNE: Deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar on Saturday said there had been a 50% drop in active cases in the district but it was yet to see a clear easing of the third wave.

The Times of India · Feb 6, 2022

Pandit Bhimsen Joshi’s steadfast disciple for half a century

PUNE: His senior-most disciple, Upendra Bhat feels a deep connect with Panditji — his music starts and ends with his Guruji as he calls the Kirana gharana doyen.

The Times of India · Feb 5, 2022

Ear infections, sinusitis cases on the rise in Pune during winter months

PUNE: Cold weather has taken a toll on the ear as people of all age groups complain of middle and inner ear infections.

The Times of India · Feb 5, 2022

Time has come to throw BJP out from Pune: Congress leader Nana Patole

PUNE: Congress state unit chief Nana Patole on Saturday said the time had come for people to throw out Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) from Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad municipal corporations as the party had failed to bring development to both the cities and was involved in corrupt practices.

The Times of India · Feb 5, 2022