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Gayatri Vajpeyee

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Ujani reservoir to go under eco-restoration

To help fishermen distinguish between different fish species, workshops will be organised soon. After the removal of invasive species, we will reintroduce local species into the wetland area. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Published on Sep 09, 2025 07:16 AM IST

NGT imposes ₹30L fine on Lonavla builder for encroachments on Indrayani riverbed

The Tribunal noted that Porwal had violated judicial orders multiple times by dumping soil, constructing illegal roads, and installing gates in the riverbed. (HT)

Published on Sep 09, 2025 06:22 AM IST

Pune Ganesh immersion: Noise levels still above permissible limits

At Khadubai Chowk, the lowest level was noted as 61 decibels Saturday afternoon while the peak was 109 decibels on the morning of September 7. At least eight of the 10 chowks monitored registered average noise readings above 90 decibels. (MAHENDRA KOLHE/HT PHOTO)

Published on Sep 08, 2025 06:52 AM IST

NGT orders builder to pay ₹2.55 crore compensation for flouting EIA rules

The Western Bench of the NGT, headed by Justice Dinesh Kumar Singh and expert member Vijay Kulkarni, issued the order, which was uploaded on September 3. (HT FILE)

Published on Sep 06, 2025 07:26 AM IST

Despite approaching deadline, no clarity on riparian zone forest mapping: Conservationists

Pune, India - May 28, 2023: The work of walking track is underway at Riverside near Bund garden in Pune, India, on Sunday, May 28, 2023. (Photo by Kalpesh Nukte/HT PHOTO)

Published on Sep 05, 2025 04:54 AM IST

PMC blames MPCB for procedural lapses in Mula river fish kill probe

Pune, India - Feb. 27, 2018: Birds seen on Polluted mula Mutha river at Dr Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary in Pune, India, on Tuesday, February 27, 2018. (Photo by Shankar Narayan/HT PHOTO)

Published on Sep 03, 2025 06:08 AM IST

Pune reports normal rainfall in August

Interestingly, local stations such as Lonavala and Bhira in Pune district surpassed Cherrapunji this season, with Lonavala recording 4,355 mm and Bhira 4,944 mm so far. (AFP)

Published on Sep 01, 2025 04:36 AM IST

Maha to receive above-normal rainfall in Sept

Mumbai, India - July 31, 2019: A man drives bicycle in heavy rain at Marinedrive in Mumbai, India, on Wednesday, July 31, 2019. (Photo by Pratik Chorge/Hindustan Times) (Pratik Chorge/HT Photo)

Published on Sep 01, 2025 04:24 AM IST

Ganesh mandal in Pune fosters entrepreneurship, inspires community ventures

The Shrikrishna Tarun Mandal in Camp (on left) and the cafes supported by the mandal seen on the right. (MAHENDRA KOLHE/HT PHOTO)

Published on Aug 31, 2025 05:00 AM IST

NGT slaps builder with ₹1.7crore fine for environmental damage

Pune, India - Dec. 1, 2018:An aero plane flying over the buildings (For illustration Purpose only) in Pune, India, on Saturday, December 1, 2018. (Photo by Shankar Narayan/HT PHOTO)

Published on Aug 30, 2025 05:52 AM IST

Tourist inflow at temples to be mapped with new MTDC system

Mahalaxmi Temple at Kolhapur - Photo by Uday Deolekar

Published on Aug 30, 2025 05:38 AM IST

Pune Police filed misleading report on noise pollution during Ganesh festival, claims petitioner

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) western zonal bench on August 25 directed the Pune Police and Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) to strictly enforce noise regulations during the upcoming Ganesh festival. (HT FILE)

Published on Aug 28, 2025 05:00 AM IST

Pune set for grander celebrations as Ganeshotsav gets ‘state festival’ tag

With the festival bestowed ‘state festival’ status, there is greater coordination between civic bodies, the police and mandal representatives. (MAHENDRA KOLHE/ HT)

Published on Aug 27, 2025 03:38 AM IST

NGT directs police, MPCB to strictly enforce noise regulations during Ganesh festival

The NGT directed that the police consider reducing the wattage depending on the area and location in consultation with the MPCB. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Published on Aug 26, 2025 03:56 AM IST

NGO urges state to declare sacred groves as ‘identified forests’

According to data cited in the letter, Maharashtra has over 3,000 sacred groves spread across about 5,000 hectares, with nearly 1,500 recorded in the Kolhapur forest circle alone. (HT PHOTO)

Published on Aug 25, 2025 06:52 AM IST

Experts demand setting up of separate authority for grassland management

. Grasslands are widely spread in areas such as Daund, Baramati and Indapur among others. (HT PHOTO)

Published on Aug 25, 2025 06:46 AM IST

Forest officials bust ambergris smuggling racket in pune, 3 accused sent to extended forest custody

While the three suspects were immediately arrested, one managed to flee and is still absconding. (HT)

Published on Aug 25, 2025 05:54 AM IST

City likely to experience good rainfall around beginning of Ganesh festival: IMD

With the much-awaited Ganesh festival just round the corner, there is much speculation about weather conditions in the city as Punekars prepare for the celebrations. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

Published on Aug 25, 2025 04:50 AM IST

NGT pulls up authorities for poor waste management at its Pune premises

The Tribunal noted that instead of senior officials personally inspecting the site and submitting a comprehensive action plan. (HT)

Published on Aug 24, 2025 03:42 AM IST

MPCB to carry out noise monitoring at Ganesh pandals

Kalyan, India –Sept 20.2018: Mela Ganpati Immersion, a group of 13 mandals come together and immersed Ganesh Idol on Ekadashi at Durgadi Ganesh ghat at Kalyan west , India, on Thursday, Sept20,2018 (Photo by Rishikesh Choudhary)

Published on Aug 22, 2025 07:12 AM IST

Pune records second-highest single-day rainfall of season on Aug. 19

After experiencing a relatively dry spell during the first half of August, the city is now experiencing significant rainfall for the last two days. (HT)

Published on Aug 20, 2025 04:32 AM IST

Dams in Maha reach 90 to 100% capacity, authorities rule out major release

The Khadakwasla dam complex has recorded 90% of its total water storage. (HT FILE)

Published on Aug 19, 2025 06:36 AM IST

Widespread rainfall in Maha for next 24 hours; Pune city on yellow alert

IMD on August 18 issued rainfall warnings across Maharashtra for the next five days. (MAHENDRA KOLHE/HT)

Published on Aug 19, 2025 06:34 AM IST

Plastic waste posing serious threat to wildlife in grasslands; experts call for immediate intervention

Grasslands are already shrinking due to encroachment, and now waste including plastic and biomedical is adding another layer of danger to the animals in grassland areas, particularly in Saswad, says expert. (HT PHOTO)

Published on Aug 18, 2025 06:12 AM IST

Maha declares five monuments as state-protected

The Maharashtra government on August 14 issued a notification declaring five historical sites in western Maharashtra as state-protected monuments. (HT)

Published on Aug 18, 2025 06:06 AM IST

Forest dept. launches mobile app for tourist entry at Sinhagad fort

The app named ‘Kille Sinhagad’ has been developed by the forest department in collaboration with an external agency and is now available for public use on the Google Play Store, catering exclusively to Android users. (HT)

Published on Aug 18, 2025 04:38 AM IST

NGT slaps ₹25k fine on pvt firm for response delay in EDC case

NGT, Western Zone Bench, Pune, imposed <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>25,000 fine on private rubber manufacturing company in Talegaon Dabhade after it failed to submit reply on Environmental Damage Compensation (EDC) case. (HT FILE)

Published on Aug 17, 2025 06:28 AM IST

NGT pulls up Lonavla civic council over inaction on encroachments in Indrayani River

The tribunal has fixed the matter for further consideration on August 21, 2025. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Published on Aug 17, 2025 06:14 AM IST

NGT directs Pune police to submit report on last year’s Ganesh festival noise violations

NGT directs Pune police to submit report on last year’s Ganesh festival noise violations

Published on Aug 15, 2025 04:30 AM IST

Rainfall activity expected to pick up across Maha ahead of I-Day

Mumbai: Clouds gather in the sky over the city, in Mumbai, Friday, June 12, 2020. The southwest monsoon arrived in Maharashtra on Thursday with rains lashing some coastal parts of the state. (PTI Photo)(PTI12-06-2020_000153A) (PTI)

Published on Aug 13, 2025 09:32 AM IST

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