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Heavy tourist influx forces closure of Andharban forest trek

India, June 30 -- A massive tourist influx on Sunday, June 29, forced forest officials to close entry to the popular Andharban forest trail by early afternoon, following overcrowding concerns and safe... Read More


Pune scientist central to discovery of four new species of parasitic wasps

India, June 29 -- In a major contribution to research around biodiversity, a team of scientists from the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) has discovered four new species of tiny spider-egg parasitic w... Read More


Tamhini records unprecedented 2,000 mm rainfall in June alone

India, June 27 -- In a rare meteorological event, Tamhini Ghat in Pune district has recorded an unparalleled 2,000 mm rainfall in the month of June alone, stunning weather scientists and pushing it ah... Read More


NGT raps MPCB over inaction, seeks response from Pune authorities in RMC pollution case

India, June 27 -- The western zone bench of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has pulled up the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB), directing several top Pune officials to respond to allegatio... Read More


For first time in June, Ujani dam releases 50,000 cusecs of water as storage nears 75%

India, June 25 -- The Ujani dam in Maharashtra's Solapur district - one of the largest dams in the state - released 50,000 cusecs of water Tuesday evening. Never before has so much water been released... Read More


At least 20 districts in Maha facing large rainfall deficit in June this year

India, June 23 -- Contrary to popular perception that overall good rainfall was experienced in Maharashtra in June this year, at least 20 districts in the state are facing a large rainfall deficit thi... Read More


NGT notices to authorities over alleged groundwater regulation violations in Pune

India, June 22 -- PUNE The National Green Tribunal (NGT), western zone bench, has issued notices to key government authorities in Maharashtra over alleged large-scale violations of the Central Ground ... Read More


Panel to review public libraries across Maharashtra for policy overhaul

India, June 22 -- PUNE In a move towards strengthening the state's knowledge infrastructure, the state government on June 19, announced the formation of a committee that will review the condition, fun... Read More


Pune grapples with waterlogging, traffic chaos amid continued rainfall

India, June 20 -- Continuous rainfall since the early hours of Thursday brought the city to a standstill with severe waterlogging, traffic congestion, and incidents of treefall reported from various p... Read More


Wildlife conservationist and author Maruti Chitampalli passes away at 93

India, June 19 -- Noted wildlife conservationist and Marathi author Maruti Chitampalli passed away at the age of 93 at his residence in Solapur at around 8.30 pm on Wednesday due to age-related ailmen... Read More