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'No PUC, no fuel' rule to be mandatory across state, says minister Pratap Sarnaik

India, Sept. 11 -- Maharashtra transport minister Pratap Sarnaik on Wednesday said that the government will soon implement the "No PUC, no fuel" initiative across all petrol pumps in the state, making... Read More


Modi Lipi sees revival due to Maratha reservation issue

India, Sept. 11 -- The recent agitation for Maratha quota and subsequent administrative processes around Maratha reservation have had an unlikely fallout namely, revival of interest in the ancient Mod... Read More


State announces toll exemption for MSRTC buses

India, Sept. 10 -- The state government last week announced toll exemption for all Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) buses. The move comes at a time when a heavy rush for bookings i... Read More


PMPML drivers to face suspension for using phones on duty

India, Sept. 9 -- Pune In a major step towards ensuring passenger safety, the Pune Mahanagar Parivahan Mahamandal Limited (PMPML) has introduced strict new rules banning bus drivers, both PMPML emplo... Read More


Solapur pioneers Maha's first DJ-free Ganesh immersion after citizen-led campaign

India, Sept. 9 -- In a first for Maharashtra, Solapur city held this year's Ganesh immersion procession without a single DJ sound system or laser light, marking a major shift in how festivals are cele... Read More


DJ-free Ganesh visarjan in Solapur post citizen campaign

PUNE, Sept. 9 -- In a first for Maharashtra, Solapur city held this year's Ganesh immersion procession without a single DJ sound system or laser light, marking a major shift in how festivals are celeb... Read More


Procession ends after 32.26 hours as Chaos on Laxmi Road: Dhol-Tasha volunteers accused of arrogance, rule-breaking

India, Sept. 8 -- Pune's Ganesh immersion procession, known for its devotion and cultural vibrancy, was marred by disturbing incidents involving dhol-tasha pathak volunteers; and lasted for a jaw-drop... Read More


Pay road tax on time or face daily Rs.100 fine: RTO to BH series owners

PUNE, Sept. 7 -- The Regional Transport Office (RTO) Pune has appealed to owners of vehicles registered under the special 'BH' (Bharat) series to clear pending road tax dues within the stipulated peri... Read More


'Pay road tax on time or face daily Rs.100 fine'

PUNE, Sept. 7 -- The Regional Transport Office (RTO) Pune has appealed to owners of vehicles registered under the special 'BH' (Bharat) series to clear pending road tax dues within the stipulated peri... Read More


Lokmanya Nagar residents see red over stay on redevelopment

India, Sept. 6 -- The residents of Lokmanya Nagar in Sadashiv Peth have come out in stiff opposition to the state government's decision to stay the ongoing redevelopment of their dilapidated housing c... Read More