Gurgaon's groundwater level hits a decade high of 30.6m, but experts reveal the rise is due to heavy monsoon rains, not sustainable water management. The city still extracts 212% of its safe limit.
A leopard has been sighted again at Pune airport. Forest officials say reduced flight noise due to the IndiGo crisis has made the big cat more relaxed, increasing capture chances. Read the full story.
A Gurgaon district survey reveals 78% of dug wells are defunct, highlighting a critical loss of traditional water infrastructure. Experts call for urgent revival and rainwater harvesting. Read more.
Pune's NIBM Road area came alive as Happy Streets turned Shankarrao Ghule Road into a car-free zone for fitness, games, and community bonding on Sunday morning. Residents enjoyed Zumba, sports, and family activities.
Pune's farmers face massive losses as IndiGo flight cancellations cripple air cargo. Strawberry & rose shipments stranded, causing a 55% drop in cargo movement. Read the full impact.
Central Railway announces special trains from Pune to multiple cities after IndiGo flight cancellations. Help desk set up at airport. Details on routes, classes, and operation till December 12 inside.
Frustrated Pune flyers submit memo to airport director over IndiGo's frequent cancellations and delays. A public protest is threatened if issues aren't resolved within 48 hours. Read more.
Pune Municipal Corporation launches survey of abhyasikas & PGs to set safety, space & hygiene rules. Move follows fire incident, overcrowding concerns for MPSC aspirants.
Pune gears up for municipal elections with plans for 4,000+ polling stations across 41 wards for 35.51 lakh voters. Preparations underway as officials finalize locations and verify electoral rolls.
Massive disruption at Pune airport as IndiGo cancels 42 flights, leaving passengers stranded and their checked-in baggage missing. Read about the harrowing experiences of flyers and the airline's response.
Chaos at Pune Airport as 42 IndiGo flights cancelled, leaving passengers stranded for hours with missing luggage and poor communication. Read the full story of the travel nightmare.
Pune Cantonment Board resumes waste collection at Clover Centre after a 20-day standoff over segregation norms and charges. The pile-up had become a major health hazard in the busy Camp area.
Pune Municipal Corporation plans a week-long crackdown on illegal study rooms, hostels & eateries causing public inconvenience. New rules for PG facilities & libraries coming. Read more.
BWSSB expands its Sarala Cauvery EMI plan to commercial properties, aiming to boost piped water connections. Over 25,000 residential users have already enrolled, and the 5th Stage project is halfway to its 2028 goal.
Earth Warriors flags Delhi's toxic groundwater to L-G & CM. Group demands immediate action on water quality reports, treatment systems, and accountability. Citizens' right to safe water violated.
Flight disruptions at Pune airport caused harrowing ordeals for passengers, including a 78-year-old wheelchair-bound woman and a CRPF jawan. Read their stories and the wider impact of the chaos.
Jalaun district in Uttar Pradesh wins Best District in North Zone at National Water Award 2024. Groundwater levels rise by 2m, crop area expands, and farmer income grows 20-30%. Discover the community-driven success story.
A new study reveals Delhi's severe smog hours tripled after Punjab & Haryana's 2009 groundwater policy. Learn the link between paddy cultivation and toxic air.
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Massive flight delays at Pune Airport left hundreds stranded on planes for up to 3 hours due to parking bay shortages. Passengers share harrowing experiences as disruptions spread to other airlines.
Pune Municipal Corporation repaired 2,989 potholes in a month-long campaign. While officials claim progress, commuters report uneven repairs and bumpy rides. Read the full report.
Punjab, Rajasthan, and Haryana exceed 100% groundwater extraction, far above India's 60% average. Over-reliance on paddy cultivation drives the crisis. Read the full report.
Pune district's local body elections witnessed a 68% voter turnout across 15 councils. Indapur recorded the highest at 80%. Polling was peaceful with minimal technical issues.
A two-week garbage standoff at Pune's Clover Centre over waste segregation and alleged extra charges raises serious health and fire hazards. Read the full story.
Odisha faces delays in 705 multi-village water schemes due to land acquisition and contractor issues. Learn about the state's challenges and measures to ensure safe drinking water.
A 2025 report reveals alarming groundwater over-extraction in Kolar, Bengaluru Urban, Chikkaballapur, Bengaluru Rural, and Chitradurga. Urgent action is needed to prevent a water crisis.
A Pune court has convicted seven Bangladeshi women for illegal entry and stay. The judge ordered their deportation after converting their jail time into a sentence. Read the full details of the case.
A 4-year-old girl was injured after being hit by a car carrying Shirur NCP MLA Dnyaneshwar Katke. The MLA rushed her to hospital. The girl is stable, police say no complaint filed yet.
Patna workshop led by CGWB and state officials stresses judicious use of field data in national groundwater mapping. Experts call for a common platform and training for effective resource management.
Odisha faces delays in 705 multi-village water supply projects. Minister V Somanna cites land acquisition & contractor issues. Learn about state's corrective measures & plans to tackle water scarcity.