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Pune-Mumbai Expressway chokes as long weekend triggers massive tourist rush

India, Jan. 25 -- Pune-Mumbai Expressway saw massive traffic jam on Saturday over the Republic Day weekend, as thousands of vehicles headed toward Lonavla, resulting in severe congestion. The worst-af... Read More


Leopard captured after three days of wandering in Joshiwadi

India, Jan. 24 -- The forest department on Friday managed to capture a leopard that had been wandering about in a densely populated area of Joshiwadi in Shirur for the past three days, sparking panic ... Read More


NGT seeks response from Pune collector on alleged illegal groundwater extraction in Kondhwa

India, Jan. 23 -- The National Green Tribunal (NGT) Western Bench on Wednesday directed the Pune district collector and authorities with groundwater regulation to submit responses in a case alleging u... Read More


Forest dept begins groundwork for oxygen park in Punawale

India, Jan. 23 -- The Pune forest department has begun groundwork for the development of an oxygen park in Punawale, an area located on the outskirts of Pimpri-Chinchwad that has for long been neglect... Read More


Leopard driven out of residential area after seven-hour overnight operation in Shirur

India, Jan. 22 -- A late-night leopard sighting in Joshewadi village of Shirur taluka triggered a tense overnight operation by the Forest Department, which lasted nearly seven hours in a densely popul... Read More


In 2025, Pune fire dept. recorded highest number of bird & animal rescue calls in over a decade

India, Jan. 21 -- The number of bird- and animal- rescue calls recorded by the Pune fire department in 2025 is the highest in over a decade since 2014, leading to concerns over the continued use of 'b... Read More


2 Satara residents booked for public display of endangered Guitarfish

India, Jan. 21 -- The Satara forest department on Monday registered a criminal case under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 against two individuals for hunting and publicly displaying a Bowmouth Gui... Read More


NGT extends stay on tree cutting in Nashik till February 20

India, Jan. 20 -- The National Green Tribunal (NGT), Western Zone Bench, has extended its stay on the proposed tree cutting in Nashik for infrastructure projects linked to the 2027 Simhastha Kumbh, af... Read More


Pune cycle event: Reduced traffic brings relief as air quality improves

India, Jan. 20 -- Extensive road closures and traffic diversions implemented for the 'Pune Grand Challenge Tour' international cycling race beginning Monday, January 19, 2026, resulted in a marked imp... Read More


Special inspection team to assess waste management facilities across Maha cities

India, Jan. 15 -- Acting on serious deficiencies flagged by the National Green Tribunal (NGT) in Maharashtra's solid- and liquid- waste management reporting, the Swachh Maharashtra Mission (SMM) durin... Read More