Exclusive

Publication

Byline

Location

Farm worker killed in leopard attack in Nashik's Sinnar, animal too dies in well

India, Jan. 7 -- A 43-year-old farm worker died in a leopard attack at Shivde village, Sinnar taluka, Nashik, Sunday morning, sparking panic in the neighbourhood. The leopard too died after being stra... Read More


New Mahabaleshwar final draft DP proposes large-scale conversion of agri land into residential zones

India, Jan. 7 -- The final draft Development Plan (DP) for the New Mahabaleshwar project, submitted in mid-December 2025 by the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC), proposes extensi... Read More


After two-month cold spell, Pune logs sharp rise in minimum temperature

India, Jan. 3 -- After nearly two months of persistent cold conditions, Pune recorded a sharp rise in minimum temperature on Friday, January 2, offering brief respite from the prolonged chill. Accordi... Read More


Pune records coldest December in a decade as minimum temperatures dip sharply

India, Dec. 31 -- Pune experienced its coldest December in a decade in 2025, with minimum temperatures dipping into single digits on 18 days. According to India Meteorological Department (IMD) data, t... Read More


Maha forest dept to import birth control drugs unavailable in India for leopards

Pune, Dec. 31 -- Following final approval from the Centre on November 17, the Maharashtra forest department has initiated planning for a pilot leopard birth control programme in Junnar, one of the sta... Read More


Forest dept to source leopard birth control drug from abroad

India, Dec. 30 -- Following final approval from the Centre on November 17, the Maharashtra Forest Department has initiated detailed planning for a pilot leopard birth control programme in Junnar, one ... Read More


Nagpur, Thane municipal corporations report highest gaps in waste generation & processing in Maha: Affidavit to NGT

India, Dec. 29 -- The Nagpur and Thane municipal corporations have emerged as the worst performers in Maharashtra in terms of the gap between solid waste generation and its actual processing, accordin... Read More


Unregulated market snarls traffic near Sinhgad Road ward office

India, Dec. 29 -- An unregulated roadside vegetable market located barely 500 metres from the Sinhgad Road ward office has become a daily cause of severe traffic congestion. Encroachment by vendors, i... Read More


Pune forest dept to increase vigilance on hills ahead of New Year celebrations

India, Dec. 28 -- Ahead of New Year celebrations, the Pune forest department, in coordination with the police, will intensify vigilance across hill areas in Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad to prevent untowa... Read More


Sahyadri Tiger Reserve gears up for national tiger estimation

India, Dec. 24 -- The Sahyadri Tiger Reserve (STR) - that has been witnessing gradual signs of tiger population revival - is preparing for the national tiger estimation scheduled to begin in January 2... Read More