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School bus, van operators raise transport fees

India, June 3 -- With many schools reopening on June 3, parents across the city have started receiving messages informing them of increased transportation charges from school bus and van operators. Op... Read More


Now, certificate of authorisation mandatory for used vehicle dealers

India, June 2 -- In a move aimed at bringing greater transparency and accountability to the used vehicle market, the Pune Regional Transport Office (RTO) has made it mandatory for all individuals and ... Read More


Pune celebrates iconic Deccan Queen's 96 years of grand service

India, June 2 -- Pune - The Deccan Queen - one of the most iconic trains in the history of the Indian Railways - completed 96 years of service on Monday, with passengers, railway officials and rail e... Read More


Temple leaders oppose Inam bill, warn of court battle

India, June 1 -- During a special meeting held at the Sarasbaug Ganpati temple on Saturday, trustees, pujaris and representatives of several prominent temples across the state unanimously opposed the ... Read More


Surprise inspection: Transport minister reviews facilities, shares snack with pax

India, June 1 -- Pune - An impromptu visit to the canteen where he sat among commuters and ordered a hot vada pav and coffee formed part of transport minister and Maharashtra State Road Transport Cor... Read More


Mumbai, Pune record highest number of FYJC admission allotments

India, May 30 -- The Directorate of Education (Secondary and Higher Secondary), Maharashtra, on May 29, 2026, at 11 am announced the first regular merit list for the online, class 11 (FYJC) admission ... Read More


Satara's forgotten legacy: Descendants of Jiva Mahale struggle to survive

India, May 29 -- While actor Salman Khan draws praise for his surprise cameo as legendary Maratha warrior Jiva Mahale in Riteish Deshmukh's historical film Raja Shivaji which has crossed Rs.100 crore ... Read More


PMPML to tighten revenue checks, reform spare parts management

India, May 29 -- Pune The Pune Mahanagar Parivahan Mahamandal Limited (PMPML) is set to introduce technology-driven systems to strengthen revenue monitoring and reduce leakages in its public transpor... Read More


School transport fees may rise by up to 15% amid hike in fuel prices

India, May 28 -- With schools across Pune set to reopen from the first week of June, parents may soon face a hike of up to 15% in school transportation fees as the school vehicles' association has ind... Read More


e-challans paid yet pending: Vehicle owners hit by glitch in Vahan system

India, May 27 -- Due to a technical glitch in the state transport department's Vahan online system, e-challans paid through the portal for various traffic violations are not getting fully processed de... Read More