- newPune's Diwali night noisier than last year, air pollution worsens; PM 2.5 levels at 1,000 µg/m³, 17x more than norm
Pune experienced a notable rise in air pollution levels during the recent Diwali celebrations. The peak PM2.5 concentration reached around 1,000 µg/m³, exceeding national standards. Noise levels also increased at various monitored locations, highlighting violations of existing norms. Residents and activists have called for stricter regulations regarding firecracker usage after witnessing these pollution levels. Effective implementation of current policies remains a pressing concern for the com…
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- newPune gets 94 fire calls; PCMC reports 76 on Laxmi Pujan dayS
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- newIIIT-Pune students develop voice-guided payment app for visually impaired
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- newMaharashtra launches online portal for self-financed schools
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- newYouth, car driver killed in collision on Pune-Solapur highway; sister critical
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- new15-minute airport drop-off, pick-up rule for vehicles; Rs500 fine from Dec for norm violators
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- newConstruction worker falls to death at Ravet site
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- newMerger speculations script confusion within NCP, MLAs seek clarity from top leadership
Confusion has arisen within the Nationalist Congress Party regarding possible merger discussions among its factions. While NCP leaders have privately acknowledged the exploration of merger options, official communications remain unclear. Following the death of Ajit Pawar, merger talks have reportedly stalled, causing discontent among party members. Party leaders are expected to address concerns and further discuss merger possibilities after the Diwali festival.
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- newPune district administration plans 2,810 nullah bunding works in 1,405 gram panchayats to boost groundwater recharge amid severe drought; experts hail initiative
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- newCurbs on firecrackers missing on Diwali night, residents face breathing problem
PM10 Concentrations Touched 501.82µg/m³ In Pune
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- newDiwali divide: Had to borrow Rs5,000 to buy new clothes for children, says farmer in drought-hit Maharashtra district while Pune and other cities burst crackers
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- newAuthorities to halt Khadakwasla circle dams water release for rural areas, to take call on Pune’s supply
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- newPune civic body, residents shift to drought-resistant gardens amid water woes
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- newCase against six for assaulting man following dispute over spitting
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- newDoctors warn of severe health toll on vulnerable lungs amid post-Diwali smog in Pune
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