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Auto parts, pharma drive 23.8% cargo growth at Pune airport in 2025

India, Jan. 2 -- The Pune airport registered a surge in cargo operations in 2025, further cementing its position as a key logistics hub in western India. According to official data, the airport handle... Read More


Stranded ST pax allowed access to alternative bus service sans additional charge

India, Jan. 2 -- The Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) has made it clear that if a 'Lal Pari' or ordinary state transport (ST) bus breaks down during a journey, passengers are entit... Read More


Relief for applicants as Pune RTO boosts licence test quota

India, Jan. 2 -- In a major relief for driving licence applicants, the Pune Regional Transport Office (RTO) has announced an increase in the daily appointment quota for permanent driving licence tests... Read More


HSP tightens vigil on highways for New Year celebrations

India, Dec. 31 -- The Highway Safety Patrol (HSP) of the Pune division has stepped up surveillance and enforcement across major state and national highways, anticipating heavy traffic movement and inc... Read More


Statewide vigil on 243 forts for New Year's Eve

India, Dec. 31 -- To protect Maharashtra's historical forts during New Year celebrations, the state government and heritage conservation groups have launched a campaign called "Strict Vigil on 243 For... Read More


Railways begin high-capacity tracks installation on Pune-Manmad route

India, Dec. 30 -- The Pune-Manmad railway, one of the busiest routes with a heavy volume of passenger as well as freight traffic, is set to undergo an upgrade as railway officials have started install... Read More


Ahead of New Year, RTO cracks the whip on drunk driving

India, Dec. 30 -- As 2025 draws to a close and Punekars prepare to ring in 2026, the Regional Transport Office (RTO) has stepped up measures against drunk driving. The RTO has deployed six flying squa... Read More


PMPML plans 100 new routes in anticipation of major fleet expansion

India, Dec. 29 -- With the Pune Mahanagar Parivahan Mahamandal Limited (PMPML) set to add around 2,500 new buses to its fleet by April-May 2026, the administration has initiated a comprehensive review... Read More


Vehicle fitness tests to go fully automated in Pune

India, Dec. 29 -- In a major step aimed at reducing road accidents and ensuring transparency in vehicle inspections, the state transport department has initiated the setting up of Automated Fitness Te... Read More


Now, robust fencing along dividers on Navale bridge stretch of Pune-Bengaluru bypass

India, Dec. 29 -- Following a series of fatal accidents, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has begun erecting high-visibility nets and robust fencing along the median dividers on the inf... Read More