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Junnar forest dept captured six leopards in five days during special drive

India, May 16 -- To mitigate human-animal conflict, the forest department has launched a full-swing operation in Junnar, particularly in the Yedgaon dam watershed areas. The department captured six le... Read More


Fatal leopard attacks in Junnar prompt villagers to rethink safety of children

India, May 16 -- The increasing confrontation between humans and leopards in Junnar has made the villagers reevaluate their children's safety; some are considering keeping their kids at home instead o... Read More


Pune receives light rains after polling concluded

India, May 14 -- While the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasted light to moderate rain along with thunder and lightning activities, the city received widespread light rainfall immediately ... Read More


First-time voters take part in polling with enthusiasm

India, May 14 -- Many youngsters will remember Monday as the day they cast their first-ever vote to elect a candidate for the Lok Sabha elections. Chaitanya Satish Rachcha, a 28-year-old Wadgaonsheri... Read More


Age no bar: 102-yr-old casts his vote, recalls voting in first ever general elections in 1952

India, May 14 -- It wasn't just first-time voters, but elderly voters too exhibited enthusiasm during Monday's polling during Pune the Lok Sabha polls in the Pune parliamentary seat. Ramesh Patwardhan... Read More


Junnar forest dept launches all-out operation to catch leopards

India, May 13 -- In the wake of rising leopard attacks - at least three fatal ones in the past one month alone - the forest department in Junnar tehsil has launched an all-out operation to capture leo... Read More


At 31.4deg, Shivajinagar records second lowest max temp in May since 2013

India, May 13 -- With a significant drop of 6 degrees, Shivajinagar recorded the second-lowest maximum temperature in May since 2013. On Sunday, the maximum temperature in Shivajinagar was recorded as... Read More


Heavy pre-monsoon rains lash city for third consecutive day

India, May 12 -- Heavy pre-monsoon showers lashed across the city for the third consecutive day on Saturday. As per the data released by the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Shivajinagar recorde... Read More


Woman killed by leopard; 3rd fatal attack in one month in Junnar

India, May 11 -- Barely days after Rudra Mahesh Fatale, 8, was killed in a leopard attack in Kalwadi village on May 8, a woman, 45, was killed in another leopard attack in Pimpale Pendhar village of J... Read More


55 volunteers sign up for annual wildlife waterhole survey in Pune

India, May 10 -- At least 55 volunteers have registered to participate in the annual wildlife census to be held at sanctuaries of Pune district on the night of full-moon Buddha Purnima on May 23. The... Read More