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Pune GBS outbreak: Cases spread beyond Sinhagad Road cluster

Pune

Published on Feb 03, 2025 07:48 AM IST

Now, suspected cases are surfacing in Thergaon, Mundhwa, Maval, Khed, Chikhali, Pimple Gurav, Wagholi, Dhankawdi, Talegaon, Chakan, Pimpri, Kothrud, Ravet, and Moshi, among other parts of Pune

As of now, 158 cases of GBS (127 confirmed) and 5 suspected deaths have been reported statewide. These include 31 patients from PMC, 83 from newly added villages in PMC area, 18 from PCMC, 18 from Pune rural, and 8 from other districts. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

ByVicky Pathare

Pune civic body takes help of NIMHANS Bangalore to ascertain cause behind GBS cases

As per the public health officials on Sunday, nine fresh suspected GBS cases were reported, taking the total number of cases reported to date to 158

Pune

Published on Feb 03, 2025 07:46 AM IST

ByVicky Pathare

Final Amrit Snan today; akhadas plan grand show

The Amrit Snan of the akhadas will be held as per the time fixed by the administration for the Mauni Amavasya Snan on January 29

An illuminated view of Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj on Sunday. (ANI)

Lucknow

Published on Feb 03, 2025 07:44 AM IST

ByK Sandeep Kumar, Prayagraj

Bengaluru man, 24, dies after his bike crashes into SUV near Magadi Road

A late-night road accident on Magadi Road claimed the life of 24-year-old Jagadish KR and injured two others returning home from a wedding.

Authorities have registered a case against the SUV driver.

Bengaluru

Updated on Feb 03, 2025 07:43 AM IST

ByHT News Desk

PMRDA initiates traffic plan for 17 key junctions on PMC & PCMC outskirts

Three junctions in Maval taluka, four in Mulshi taluka, three in Shirur taluka, and seven in Haveli taluka are experiencing significant traffic congestion

The PMRDA has issued a request for proposal (RFP) to develop the ‘Traffic Congestion Mitigation Plan’ targeting 17 key junctions in the PMR, encompassing areas around PMC and PCMC in the last week of January this year. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Pune

Published on Feb 03, 2025 07:42 AM IST

BySiddharth Gadkari

Noida: Ganga water supply for housing societies soon

These societies, located in Sector 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 134 and 135 among others, fall between the Yamuna, and Noida Expressways depending upon ground water for drinking water needs

The authority approved <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>4.95 crore budget for this line in its recent board meeting for completion of this project. (Sunil Ghosh/HT Photo)

Noida

Published on Feb 03, 2025 07:40 AM IST

ByVinod Rajput

Cement slab collapses in MU’s sports complex

MUMBAI: A cement slab collapse at Mumbai University's sports complex during a volleyball match raised safety concerns, prompting calls for a structural audit.

Mumbai

Published on Feb 03, 2025 07:38 AM IST

ByNiraj Pandit

Bizman dies by suicide after posting video of harassment by moneylenders

Soap manufacturer borrowed ₹4-5 lakh, repaid ₹3.7 lakh plus timely interest , but moneylenders insisted on additional interest

Mumbai

Published on Feb 03, 2025 07:36 AM IST

ByAnamika Gharat

Unattended water pipeline burst floods lane in Kandivali

Mumbai's Charkop Sector 8 faces flooding from a water pipeline leak, ignored for three days, disrupting residents' access and contaminating water supply.

Mumbai

Published on Feb 03, 2025 07:34 AM IST

ByShreya Kachak

HC allows 19-year-old to terminate pregnancy due to mental stress, foetal anomalies

Mumbai: Bombay High Court allows a 19-year-old to terminate her 23-week pregnancy due to mental distress and severe foetal anomalies, emphasizing mental health in reproductive rights.

Mumbai

Published on Feb 03, 2025 07:32 AM IST

ByPrateem Rohanekar

243 roads dug up in H West ward, many utilities damaged

BMC's road-digging in H West ward has disrupted utilities, caused pollution, and raised citizen concerns over coordination and safety during construction.

Mumbai

Published on Feb 03, 2025 07:30 AM IST

ByLinah Baliga

Arrest rape accused by Feb 11 or remain present in court: HC to Punjab DGP, home secy

As per the latest probe report in the HC, three of his bank accounts have been frozen and approximately 4 acres of land at Bhukri Kalan village, Ludhiana, has been attached on January 28, 2025, by a court.

The Punjab and Haryana high court has directed the director general of police (DGP), Punjab, and state’s home secretary to remain present in the court on February 11, if a Ferozepur businessman, who is accused of rape and on the run for four years, is not arrested by the police. (Getty Images/iStockphoto/ Representational image)

Chandigarh

Published on Feb 03, 2025 07:28 AM IST

BySurender Sharma, Chandigarh

Woman sexually assaulted in train at Bandra Terminus

Mumbai: A 54-year-old woman was sexually assaulted in a train at Bandra Terminus. Accused Rahul Shaikh, a drug addict, was arrested. RPF jawan suspended.

Mumbai

Published on Feb 03, 2025 07:26 AM IST

ByHTC

Silent human chain calls for protection of Nerul’s flamingo wetlands

Navi Mumbai saw a peaceful 'silent human chain' protest urging the government to protect the 30-acre wetlands near Nerul, home to flamingos, on World Wetlands Day.

Mumbai

Published on Feb 03, 2025 07:24 AM IST

BySameera Kapoor Munshi

Shinde still in shock at losing CM post, says Saamna column

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut claims strained ties between CM Fadnavis and deputy CM Shinde, hinting at political turmoil within the parties.

Mumbai

Published on Feb 03, 2025 07:22 AM IST

ByYogesh Naik

Ex-Sena (UBT) corporator, three others arrested for extortion of SRA builder

Former Shiv Sena corporator Swapnil Bandekar and three associates were arrested for extorting ₹1.5 crore from a Worli builder after a police sting operation.

Mumbai

Published on Feb 03, 2025 07:20 AM IST

ByMegha Sood

Transport dept seeks ARTO office in Gautam Budh Nagar

The transport department has proposed designating a portion of the City Bus Terminal in Sector 82 or another government-owned building for the ARTO office

The transport commissioner further warned that requiring people to travel to Jewar for transport services would not only cause inconvenience but also spike road congestion, higher travel costs, and pollution. (Sunil Ghosh/HT Photo)

Noida

Published on Feb 03, 2025 07:18 AM IST

ByVinod Rajput, Noida

At Milkipur rally, Yogi criticises SP chief’s criticism of Kumbh

The SP chief alleged that Akhilesh Yadav had been criticising the Prayagraj Mahakumbh on social media even as the global event had already drawn 34 crore devotees and left international dignitaries in awe.

Lucknow

Published on Feb 03, 2025 07:16 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Ayodhya

Cocaine worth ₹16 crore seized from Brazilian who ingested in capsules for smuggling

A Brazilian national was arrested at Mumbai Airport for smuggling 1.65 kg of cocaine in capsules, with a market value of ₹16.49 crore.

Cocaine worth <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>16 crore seized from Brazilian who ingested in capsules for smuggling

Mumbai

Published on Feb 03, 2025 07:14 AM IST

ByManish Kumar Pathak

Haryana: Tributes paid to IAS officer, his family

Former Haryana IAS officer ML Verma’s younger brother Sanjeev Verma paid respects to the departed souls at a memorial built in their memory

The family was gunned down by militants in 1992. The slain IAS officer was additional principal secretary to the then chief minister Bhajan Lal when he and his family were killed. (HT File)

Chandigarh

Published on Feb 03, 2025 07:08 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Crime against women graph in MBVV region went up in 2024

MUMBAI: Atrocities against women in MBVV rose in 2024, with rape cases up by 47 and molestation by 77, despite prevention measures.

Mumbai

Published on Feb 03, 2025 07:06 AM IST

ByMegha Sood

Five, including two Czech tourists, injured as Mercedes rams into them at CSMIA

Mumbai: Five people, including two Czech nationals, sustained injuries after a Mercedes-Benz tourist car lost control and rammed into them at the parking area of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) on Sunday morning

Mumbai

Published on Feb 03, 2025 07:04 AM IST

ByYogesh Naik

J&K deputy CM assures probe into felling of 250 trees

Residents of Barwal area in Kathua district have been protesting over the large-scale felling of trees as part of the land acquisition process for State Industrial Development Corporation.

Deputy chief minister Surinder Choudhary (ANI file)

Chandigarh

Published on Feb 03, 2025 07:02 AM IST

ByPress Trust of India, Jammu