Times of IndiaOral cancer sees sharp rise since 2021, 250 cases in 2 months alone
Maharashtra sees rising oral cancer cases as high-risk groups face low screening; experts urge better access, follow-up and AI tools to detect lesions early.
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Times of IndiaDist sees 25k piped gas connections in April & May amid govt push
Pune district adds 25,000+ new PNG connections in April-May as LPG prices rise and shortages persist; MNGL assures supply, offers discounts, expands pipelines.
Times of IndiaMost Pune spurious liquor tragedy victims were daily wage workers; doctors point to severe methanol poisoning symptoms
Pune hooch tragedy: daily wage workers among victims; suspected methanol poisoning linked to illegal country liquor sold in Phugewadi and Hadapsar areas.
Indian ExpressWith six hooch deaths, situation tense in Hadapsar; Rohit Pawar vandalises ‘illicit liquor den’
Their families were upset, angry and helpless as the deceased had died consuming hooch sold locally at Pandhare Mala, a slum-like settlement, and an illegal liquor centre allegedly operating near Mantri Market in Hadapsa
Indian ExpressSuspected hooch deaths in Pune: ‘Government to track down all involved,’ says CM Devendra Fadnavis
Till now, 12 people are suspected to have died from consuming hooch in Pune district in the last 3 days.
Indian ExpressPune on my plate: From Mastani to Kokum, the iconic summer drinks that define the city
Long before global soft drink giants entered India, Pune already had its own fizzy favourite. Ardeshir, popularly known as Ardy's, began in 1884 — two years before Coca-Cola was invented in the United States.
Indian ExpressAt Least 15 hooch deaths in Pune, CID takes over probe
Most of the victims had reportedly complained of irritation of eyes, blindness, stomach pain, vomiting and other symptoms before death.
Indian Express‘Everything will be back to normal’: 90-year-old Pune restaurant to serve lunch thali again, was forced to trim menu due to LPG crisis
The South Indian Mess’s famous lunch thali had not been available for three months.
Indian ExpressAmid tussle within Mahayuti, NCP vs NCP(SP) contest on cards for legislative council seat from Pune
The number of elected representatives of NCP (SP) in local body authorities in Pune are less but it hopes to gain from the division of votes of the Mahayuti alliance.
Free Press JournalPune: Dr Kiran Bedi Attends NDA 150th Course Convocation Ceremony At Habibullah Hall
A total of 353 cadets will pass out from NDA on 30 May 2026, and 236 cadets were conferred the prestigious Bachelor’s degree from Jawaharlal Nehru University, including 65 cadets in the Science stream, 112 cadets in the
Free Press JournalPune's ₹36,415-Crore Double-Decker Twin Tunnel Project Nears Final Stage
The project proposes a 17.6-metre-diameter double-decker tunnel, allowing traffic movement in both directions within a single underground structure. Officials claim that this design will help minimise land acquisition an
Times of IndiaPMC hospitals halve maternal deaths in 3 years; infrastructure upgrades pay off
Pune PMC says maternal deaths in govt hospitals fell from 50 to 24 in three years, driven by upgrades, faster referrals and early risk detection.
Indian Express‘Will lock CID office’: Rohit Pawar seeks progress in Ajit Pawar plane crash probe
The crash has been investigated by the Aircraft Accident Investigation (AAIB) of the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA).
Free Press JournalPune Toxic Liquor Case Transferred To CID - Here’s All You Need To Know
Four people died in the Pandhare Mala area of Pune’s Hadapsar, while nine others died in the Phugewadi area of Pimpri-Chinchwad. Three men suspected of consuming toxic liquor are undergoing treatment at a hospital in Pim
akshayPune Metro expansion gets final nod for Kothrud and Hinjawadi links
The city has cleared the next Metro package, giving commuters two fresh connectors and a tighter last-mile plan.