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Pune reports normal rainfall in August

India, Sept. 1 -- That the city recorded 134.7 mm of rainfall in August - a figure which places it in the 'normal' category though still marginally below the long-term average of 145.5 mm for the mont... Read More


Ganesh mandal in Pune fosters entrepreneurship, inspires community ventures

India, Aug. 31 -- Walk through the bustling lanes of the city's Camp area and you'll spot a string of food stalls, carts, and cafes sharing the same identity and supported by a local Ganesh mandal. W... Read More


NGT slaps builder with rRs.r1.7crore fine for environmental damage

India, Aug. 30 -- The National Green Tribunal (NGT), western zone bench, Pune, has directed a Pune-based real estate developer to pay Rs.1.7crore as environmental damage compensation (EDC) for carryin... Read More


Tourist inflow at temples to be mapped with new MTDC system

India, Aug. 30 -- The Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC) launched an integrated data collection system at Kolhapur's Mahalaxmi Temple in August, as part of its religious tourism reform... Read More


Pune Police filed misleading report on noise pollution during Ganesh festival, claims petitioner

India, Aug. 28 -- While the National Green Tribunal (NGT) western zonal bench on August 25 directed the Pune Police and Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) to strictly enforce noise regulations... Read More


Pune set for grander celebrations as Ganeshotsav gets 'state festival' tag

India, Aug. 27 -- While the city is all set to welcome its beloved deity, Ganpati Bappa, with the Ganesh festival kickstarting on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, the Maharashtra government according it 's... Read More


NGT directs police, MPCB to strictly enforce noise regulations during Ganesh festival

India, Aug. 26 -- Acknowledging the efforts taken by authorities last year, the National Green Tribunal's (NGT's) western zonal bench in Pune has directed the Pune police and Maharashtra Pollution Con... Read More


NGO urges state to declare sacred groves as 'identified forests'

India, Aug. 25 -- The Pune-based 'Nature Walk Charitable Trust' has written to the state head of forest force (HoFF), seeking statutory recognition and protection of sacred groves (devrais) across the... Read More


Experts demand setting up of separate authority for grassland management

India, Aug. 25 -- The rising threat of degradation of grasslands in Maharashtra has prompted conservation experts and members of the State Biodiversity Board to demand setting up of a separate authori... Read More


Forest officials bust ambergris smuggling racket in pune, 3 accused sent to extended forest custody

India, Aug. 25 -- In a significant crackdown on wildlife crime, the Pune Forest department seized about 2 kg of ambergris (whale vomit) worth nearly Rs.2 crore in the international market and arrested... Read More