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Tourist bus fares to rise by 20-25%, hike in school bus fares from next academic year

India, Oct. 23 -- With the Pune Bus and Car Owners Association proposing a 20-25% hike in transportation charges for tourist buses in Pune with immediate effect and school bus fares set to increase fr... Read More


Pune's festive vehicle registrations dips by 25.6%

India, Oct. 22 -- During the festive season, new vehicle registrations in Pune dropped by 25.6%, according to data from the Pune Regional Transport Office (RTO). Registrations fell to 10,534 in Octobe... Read More


Solapur police crack down on sand mafia; 51 smugglers detained over two years

India, Oct. 22 -- Cracking down on the sand mafia, the Solapur district police have detained 51 sand smugglers and habitual offenders in Yerawada central prison under the Maharashtra Prevention of Dan... Read More


Road accidents, electrocution kill over 150 wild animals in western ghats in nine months

India, Oct. 20 -- More than 150 wild animals were killed and over 1,200 injured in road accidents and incidents of electrocution across six districts of Maharashtra's western ghats between January 1 a... Read More


No chai, coffee or cooked food at Pune railway station grocery kiosks

India, Oct. 20 -- In a decision taken on Monday, October 19, 2026, grocery kiosks at Pune railway station will be allowed to sell essential provisions, packaged snacks, beverages and daily-use product... Read More


Pune RTO turns up heat on illegal bike taxis, seeks police action against apps

India, Oct. 20 -- The Pune Regional Transport Office (RTO) has intensified its crackdown on illegal bike taxi services operating across Pune city, taking action against 10 aggregator-linked bike taxis... Read More


'Tiger of Ujani' set to return as BNHS begins fish restoration

India, Oct. 19 -- The Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS) on Saturday, October 17, launched a conservation initiative at Bhigwan in Pune district to revive native fish species that have become rare ... Read More


Drought dims festive cheer as marigold prices hit rRs.r120 per kg

India, Oct. 19 -- A shortage of marigold flowers amid drought conditions has pushed wholesale prices to Rs.100-120 per kg in the city ahead of Dussehra on Tuesday, adding to consumers' festive expense... Read More


PMPML submits proposal to Centre for 500 new midi buses

India, Oct. 18 -- In a bid to strengthen public transport connectivity in Pune's congested urban areas, the Pune Mahanagar Parivahan Mahamandal Limited (PMPML) has submitted a proposal to the central ... Read More


Amravati-Pune, Solapur-Mumbai routes picked for regional air connectivity

India, Oct. 16 -- Maharashtra's regional air connectivity is set to receive a boost with the Amravati-Pune and Solapur-Mumbai routes selected under the Centre's Modified UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik) ... Read More