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High demand, increased water tanker prices double expenses on water supply in forest ranges

India, April 30 -- Inadequate rainfall, rising temperatures, and dryness of soil have led to significant water shortage in the forest areas since early November, so much so that the Pune Forest Divisi... Read More


228 out of 340 forest crime cases pending in courts concern encroachments

India, April 29 -- According to the Pune Forest Division, out of the 340 forest crime cases pending court procedures this year, more than 228 belong to the encroachments' category. The constant appeal... Read More


At 41.8 degrees Celsius, Shivajinagar sets new 'highest temperature' record

India, April 29 -- On Monday, April 29, Shivajinagar recorded maximum temperature at 41.8 degrees Celsius, setting a new record for highest temperature this summer season. This is also the second-high... Read More


Significant rise in temperature in Pune, IMD advises caution

India, April 29 -- Pune district is experiencing heatwave-like conditions with a significant rise in temperature in over 60% of its areas. From only six places that reported temperatures at or above 4... Read More


Nashik, Karad to get new leopard rescue facilities

India, April 28 -- In view of rising leopard conflict incidents in Western Maharashtra, the forest department is planning to set up two new facilities one each at Karad and Nashik. The new facilities... Read More


NGT registers application against riverfront development project

India, April 27 -- A fresh application was registered in the National Green Tribunal (NGT) on April 25 against the ongoing work of River Front Development (RFD) at the Mula riverbed, near the Mula-Mut... Read More


April to end on warmer note in Pune

India, April 26 -- After experiencing constant above normal temperature, April is likely to be close on a warmer note. As per the scientists from India Meteorological Department (IMD), in the upcoming... Read More


Experts to conduct critical economic evaluation of water in Pune city

India, April 26 -- In a bid to promote sustainable and efficient use of water and achieve water security in the Pune Metropolitan Region (PMR), experts from various fields are coming together under 'P... Read More


Solar power potential in India has decreased over last three decades: Study

India, April 24 -- A recent study has highlighted that with a decreased trend in solar radiations over most of the country, the solar power potential in India has decreased over the last three decades... Read More


Campaigning for LS elections adds to Punekars' traffic woes

India, April 22 -- While candidates across political parties have started campaigning for the Lok Sabha (LS) elections to be held on May 13 in Pune and bike rallies, marches and roadshows have become ... Read More