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NCP workers in favour of me contesting Nashik LS seat: Chaggan Bhujbal

Updated on Mar 28, 2024 04:28 AM IST

As Udyanraje Bhosale got a rousing welcome at Satara, political circles are abuzz that the BJP has exchanged Nashik with Satara between NCP and BJP.

As the BJP wants Other Backward Class (OBC) face at the national level, the party is also considering fielding Bhujbal from Nashik on BJP nomination if seat sharing doesn’t work out. (HT FILE)

Confident of ticket, Udayanraje gets rousing welcome in Satara after arriving from Delhi

Uncertainty surrounds Udayanraje Bhosale's BJP nomination in Satara, but he receives a warm welcome from supporters. He confirms candidacy for Lok Sabha election.

Bhosale was keen on contesting on BJP ticket even as the seat was with Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) led by Ajit Pawar in the alliance. (HT FILE)
Updated on Mar 28, 2024 08:46 AM IST

Taste of Life: A look back at Easter celebrations in 19th century

The Easter festival would be observed with customary solemnity at the city churches. For many, Easter celebrated the new life of spring and praying at the church was an important ritual

On Easter Monday in 1898, the newly formed Poona Camera Club organised an exhibition in the premises of the Connaught Hotel. Bromide papers, developing dishes, adhesive clothes, and radiograph prints were displayed on the occasion. Spectators were served cucumber sandwiches and soda water. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)
Updated on Mar 28, 2024 08:44 AM IST
ByChinmay Damle

Congress’s Vishal Patil firm to contest from Sangli even as Shiv Sena announces its candidate

Vishal Patil and another senior Congress leader Vishwajeet Kadam met Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge in Delhi on Wednesday

Vishal Patil and another senior Congress leader Vishwajeet Kadam met Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge in Delhi on Wednesday. (HT PHOTO)
Updated on Mar 28, 2024 08:24 AM IST

MVA undecided over support to Shetti in Hatkanangle

Meanwhile, speaking in Kolhapur, Jayant Patil, state president of the Nationalist Congress Party (Sharad Pawar), suggested that if Shetti does not officially join the MVA alliance, they will field their own candidate

All three MVA parties have a good presence in the region, however, a three-way tussle may hand the advantage to Shiv Sena’s Mane, considering the likely vote split between the MVA candidate and Shetti. (HT PHOTO)
Updated on Mar 28, 2024 08:20 AM IST

Dhairyashil Mohite Patil set to join Sharad Pawar’s NCP, eyes nomination from Madha

On Wednesday evening, Sharad Pawar and Vijaysinh Mohite were seen together at a wedding of Mahadev Babar’s son

Sharad Pawar met Vijaysinh Mohite Patil in Pune on Wednesday. (HT PHOTO)
Updated on Mar 28, 2024 08:16 AM IST

State Congress asks disgruntled leaders to join Ravindra Dhangekar’s campaign in Pune

Earlier on Monday senior Congress member Balasaheb Thorat arrived in Pune and held meeting with disgruntled leaders at Congress Bhavan. Thorat asked everyone to join the party campaign Congress held a meeting with office bearers and chalked out strategy for polls

Pune LS candidates Murlidhar Mohol and Ravindra Dhangekar met on Wednesday. (HT PHOTO)
Updated on Mar 28, 2024 08:08 AM IST

Restrictions on gatherings, prayers on road in Kasba Peth

The order signed by joint commissioner (law and order) Pravin Pawar was released into public domain by the Special Branch (SB) late on Wednesday

The move aims to maintain law and order and prevent any untoward incidents from occurring. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)
Updated on Mar 28, 2024 07:58 AM IST
ByNadeem Inamdar

Bungalow fire leaves mother-son injured in Mundhwa

Fire at Sankalp bungalow in Mundhwa injures woman and son due to LPG explosion. Both in hospital, out of danger.

According to the fire brigade officials, both of them suffered burn injuries on the right side of their hands and legs while a section of Jatin’s hair on the head was burnt. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)
Updated on Mar 28, 2024 07:50 AM IST
ByNadeem Inamdar

Pune police bust chemical toddy racket in Sangamner; two arrested

Acting on intelligence reports, on March 23, Pune city police conducted a raid in Sangamner, resulting in the arrest of two people

The accused have been identified as Pralhad Ranganath Bhandari (61) from Mundhawa and Nilesh Vilas Bangar (40) from Ambegaon. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)
Updated on Mar 28, 2024 07:46 AM IST

Over 200 booked for communal clash in Dharashiv

Considering the gravity of the situation, Superintendent of Police (SP) Atul Kulkarni along with his staff rushed to the scene

Police used tear gas in order to gain control over the situation. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)
Updated on Mar 28, 2024 07:38 AM IST

PMC, MSEDCL blame each other for disruption of newly asphalted road in Sadashiv Peth

Recently, MSEDCL excavated the road from Tilak Smarak temple to Perugate police chowki in Sadashiv Peth within three days. MSEDCL was in a hurry to use allocated funds before the end of the fiscal on March 31

MSEDCL said that due to a fault in the 11 KV underground power line, the power supply to two distribution units and 274 consumers in Sadashiv Peth was interrupted. (MAHENDRA KOLHE/ HT PHOTO)
Updated on Mar 28, 2024 07:02 AM IST
BySiddharth Gadkari

Pune district collector issues stern warning to officials over financial impropriety in Ring Road land acquisition

While the MSRDC has sanctioned ₹10,519 crore for the project, the collector during the review meeting said that the administration has received complaints of financial impropriety on the part of officials while acquiring land for the project from farmers and residents at large

The Ring Road has been bifurcated into the eastern and western zones wherein the eastern zone comprises Maval and Kelawade and the western zone comprises Bhor, Haveli and Mulshi talukas of the district. The western Ring Road will pass through Bhor, Haveli, Mulshi and Maval talukas while the eastern Ring Road will pass through Maval, Khed, Haveli, Purandar and Bhor talukas. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)
Published on Mar 27, 2024 10:51 PM IST
ByNadeem Inamdar

Pune civic body to direct eateries to switch to cleaner fuels

The decision comes after the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board last month wrote to the PMC requesting to implement measures to reduce Particulate Matter (PM), odour generated by hotels, restaurants, dhabas, bakeries and open eateries in the municipal limits to improve the air quality

To curb air pollution, the health department of Pune Municipal Corporation will soon issue directives to all food business operators (FBOs) to replace conventional fuels with better options, the officials said. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)
Published on Mar 27, 2024 10:31 PM IST
ByVicky Pathare

Forest guard injured in leopard attack near Junnar

Kailas Bhalerao is currently in stable condition, and undertaking treatment in a hospital, forest officials informed

Just before this incident, a bike rider, who was crossing the Pune - Nashik Highway near Alephata, was also injured as he was hit by the same leopard. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)
Published on Mar 27, 2024 10:08 PM IST

Two nurses at Aundh district hospital suspended for wrong blood transfusion

The decision was taken following a preliminary enquiry initiated by the hospital administration which allegedly found both the nurses on duty guilty, said officials

Two patients Dattu Sonaji Sonawane (58), and Dagdu Kamble(73) admitted at ward number 204 of ADH were administered the wrong blood type. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)
Published on Mar 27, 2024 09:57 PM IST
ByVicky Pathare

SPPU issues show cause notice to private Institute over alleged financial discrepancies

A case has been registered in the matter as per the complaint submitted by students to the SPPU administration a couple of days ago

While the fee regulation committee has fixed the fees at <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>65,000, the institute has allegedly charged the students <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>450,000 for two years. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)
Updated on Mar 27, 2024 07:12 AM IST

SSC exams end with 140 cheating cases registered

As per the data shared by the board, in 2023, a total of 116 cheating cases were registered during the SSC examination in the state

A a total of 306 cheating cases were registered this year as against a total of 345 cheating cases registered last year. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)
Updated on Mar 27, 2024 06:54 AM IST

Police seek information from college after parents allege daughter ragged by seniors

Following the complaint from the parents on March 26, Lonavla rural police have written to the college administration seeking a detailed response over the issue

The student’s parents in the complaint sought action against the culprits alleging that their daughter was ragged for the last two to three months. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)
Updated on Mar 27, 2024 06:44 AM IST
ByNadeem Inamdar

Student suffers burns from chemical thrown at him

The victim lodged his complaint on March 25, two days after the incident, following which the probe was initiated and FIR was lodged the same night

The incident took place inside the boy’s hotel at the institute located in the Range Hills area of the Khadki campus. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)
Updated on Mar 27, 2024 06:40 AM IST
ByNadeem Inamdar

Shiv Sena serves show cause notice to Shivtare for defying party line

Despite chief minister Eknath Shinde trying to persuade Shivtare, the latter has been firm about contesting polls from Baramati

Shiv Sena leader and party disciplinary committee chief, Dada Bhuse, on Tuesday sent notice to Shivtare asking him to clarify his position. (HT PHOTO)
Updated on Mar 27, 2024 06:22 AM IST

Police seize 50 lakh cash from car on Pune-Mumbai Expressway

The vehicle carrying the cash was intercepted at Urse toll plaza and was on its way to Pune from Mumbai to Pune

Deputy commissioner of police Bapu Bangar said that Shirgaon police said, “The incident is being investigated.” (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)
Updated on Mar 27, 2024 06:20 AM IST
ByNadeem Inamdar

Doctor forced to pay 1 cr extortion by cyber crooks

The doctor was sceptical that his identity was being misused in drug trafficking and money laundering after which he readily gave into the demands of the cyber extortionists, the complaint stated

A case has been lodged and further investigation is underway to determine the money trail to trace the accused, he said (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)
Updated on Mar 27, 2024 05:38 AM IST
ByNadeem Inamdar

Sule says rulers busy in Delhi when state is facing drought-like situation

Asked about the speculation that the ruling Mahayuti is mulling to replace its candidate in Baramati, Sule said she was not aware of such development

Sule, daughter of veteran politician Sharad Pawar, also expressed her concerns over the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Hemant Soren. (HT PHOTO)
Updated on Mar 27, 2024 05:20 AM IST

Bhujbal for Nashik? NCP, BJP discuss swapping the seat Satara amid Sena not ready to give up its claim

Currently, the sitting Member of Parliament from Nashik is Hemant Godse who is with Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena

The BJP leader and party’s Rajya Sabha MP Udyanraje Bhosale, a descendant of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, is keen to contest the polls from the Satara seat, (Kunal Patil/HT Photo)
Updated on Mar 27, 2024 05:14 AM IST

Pune’s Shivajinagar area records 38.8°C

Pune experiences heatwave-like conditions with temperatures above normal, reaching 40.9 degrees Celsius in Lavale. Health advisory issued as temperatures rise.

Lavale area in Pune recorded a temperature of 40 degrees Celsius. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)
Updated on Mar 27, 2024 05:12 AM IST

Tatkare for Raigad, Adhalrao for Shirur; Baramati candidate to be announced on March 28

In Baramati, Ajit Pawar’s wife Sunetra is likely to contest on party nomination against sitting MP Supriya Sule of NCP (SCP)

Adhalrao Patil (C) joined the NCP at a function at Manchar on Tuesday. (HT PHOTO)
Updated on Mar 27, 2024 05:08 AM IST

Suspension of property tax collection in merged villages affects Pune civic body’s coffers

PMC aimed to collect ₹2,400 crores in the financial year 2023-24, which included income tax from villages and arrears. However, the civic body fell short of its revenue target and collected only ₹2,153 so far.

Officials say they have to collect <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>1,246 crore in property tax from 34 merged areas. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)
Updated on Mar 26, 2024 10:23 PM IST
BySiddharth Gadkari

MSEDCL to install prepaid meters in Ahmednagar Road, Bund Garden areas

The electricity company will start installing the meters for 36.33 lakh consumers starting next month, said officials

In Pune city, we have chosen the Bund Garden division area. In the rural part of the city, we will install smart meters in Mulshi taluka area and Haveli outskirts such as Uruli Kanchan, Wagholi and Phursungi areas, says official. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)
Published on Mar 26, 2024 08:57 PM IST
BySiddharth Gadkari

Minor boy drowns in canal near Ghorpadi

The victim got into the waters to beat the scorching heat but was swept away in a strong water current

A missing case was lodged at Mundhwa police station by the parents following the incident. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)
Updated on Mar 26, 2024 08:04 PM IST
ByNadeem Inamdar
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