Pune
British Petroleum to hire 2k employees, set up centre in Pune; Dharmendra Pradhan welcomes move
Thu, Jun 18, 2020
In a major development, multinational oil and gas company British Petroleum (BP) has confirmed that it plans to set up a major new centre for its global business services (GBS) operations in Pune, Maharashtra.
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Maharashtra news: Rs 16,039-crore Pune-Nashik rail line project gets nod from Railway ministry
Fri, Jun 05, 2020
As the Pune-Nashik belt has a large number of industries, the project will open a new source of revenue for them by fast-track movements of cargo as important MIDC areas such as Chakan, Sinnar and Satpur will be directly connected by this rail line, the release said.
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Lockdown: Pune startup to launch holistic online funeral management service
Tue, Jun 02, 2020
"All these services, like obtaining the death certificate, preparing the bier, arranging persons to carry the bier on their shoulders, transporting the body to the crematorium, providing gurujis with required items for last rites, post last rite rituals and catering services, will be started from June end," he said.
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Doctors distribute reusable masks on Pune streets
Fri, Apr 03, 2020
Doctors and healthcare workers are on the frontline to combat COVID-19. A team of doctors in Pune made reusable masks. They distributed masks and gloves on the streets of Pune. With rising cases in India, doctors appealed people to stay at home and take all precautionary methods.
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Locals celebrate Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti with great fervour in Pune, Delhi
Thu, Feb 20, 2020
Locals in Pune gathered to celebrate the occasion of Shiv Jayanti on Feb 19. Traditional performances were held on the streets to celebrate the event. Dressed in traditional attires, locals in Delhi also celebrated the occasion. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti sees citizens celebrating the birth of warrior king with great fervour.
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Ganesha Chaturthi Day 2: 25,000 women recite 'Atharvashirsha' in Pune
Tue, Sep 03, 2019
On occasion of 2nd day of Ganesha Chaturthi, 25,000 women recite 'Atharvashirsha' in Maharashtra’s Pune. The event was held at Shrimant Dagadusheth Halwai Ganapati Temple. Ganesh Chaturthi marks birth Lord Ganesha.
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Pune rains update: Schools shut today, daily life affected due to Monsoon
Tue, Aug 06, 2019
Currently, Heavy Monsoon rains wreaked havoc in Pune, with severe waterlogging in many areas. Due to very heavy rains in Pune, the District Collector, Nawal Kishore Ram has declared a holiday for all schools and colleges in the district today.
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Five dead after wall collapses in Pune
Tue, Jul 02, 2019
At least five died and four injured after a wall in Maharashtra’s Pune Sinhgad College, Ambegaon collapsed at around 1:15 am today. National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) had reached the spot to rescue those trapped under the debris. The wall collapsed due to heavy downpour. Those injured have been admitted to the hospital.
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15 Dead After Pune Apartment Complex Wall Crashes, Many Cars Stuck
Sat, Jun 29, 2019
Fifteen people have died in Pune after a portion of the wall of a residential building collapsed early this morning after heavy rain. Among the dead four children and a woman. Visuals showed several cars stuck in debris in Pune's Kondhwa area. The wall crashed down into tin sheds next to the apartment complex, taking down the parked cars as the ground caved in. The sheds were built for labourers working at a construction site nearby.
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Researchers of Savitribai Phule Pune University say to invent natural process to degrade polythene
Tue, May 14, 2019
The researchers from the Botany department of Savitribai Phule Pune University said to invent a process of degradation. They have invented a natural process to degrade polythene & other plastic material. Currently, it is being done on an experimental basis. Dr Avinash B Ade, professor at the University says, "This is currently being done on an experimental basis. If polythene strip is inserted into food material medium of microbes or plastic material is inoculated into it, microbes' enzymes will release into that compound and help in degradation.”
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