Prasad Joshi| TNN | Apr 16, 2018, 07:32 IST In a first-of-its-kind initiative, the state directorate of technical education (DTE) has formed a core advisory committee to bring in quality improvement in technical education offered across Maharashtra. The 19-member panel, which comprises industry captains, heads of reputed technical institutions and senior government officials among others, will serve as a consultant bodyContinue reading
Updated: Apr 14, 2018, 11:14 IST PUNE: The Maharashtra Airport Development Company will soon be declared a Special Planning Authority (SPA) for the proposed airport at Purandar. Sources, who attended a high-level meeting chaired by CM Devendra Fadnavis, said a government resolution for land acquisition and compensation models would be declared. The meeting was attended by district collector Saurabh Rao,Continue reading
Apr 13, 2018, 23:53 IST PUNE: The property registrations in the first quarter of this calendar year saw a 12% growth as compared to the same period in 2016, hinting at the realty sector bouncing back after the lull post-demonetisation and the introduction of GST. Over 1 lakh (1,01,918 to be precise) properties were registeredContinue reading
Updated: Apr 13, 2018 15:41 IST The district collectoron Thursday began a survey to ascertain land occupancy mainly of survey number 504, which the Agri-Horticultural Society of Western India said is with the Empress Garden. Recently, the government and the civic body wanted to start construction of affordable houses on no-development zones and bungalows forContinue reading
The 64th National Film Awards, announced on Friday, once again illustrated the charisma of regional films, with Marathi films enjoying a special moment of glory. It was a particularly encouraging day for debutant filmmakers, whose maiden efforts won in several categories. The directorial debut of theatre personality Nipun Dharmadhikari, Dhappa, won the Nargis Dutt AwardContinue reading
| Updated: Apr 14, 2018, 06:33 IST NE: The state department of cooperation will soon establish a separate cell to monitor unregistered housing societies in the state. At the moment, only 90,000 societies registered with the department, prompting officials to take the decision. The cell will also address various issues faced by the societies. “This has been aContinue reading
TNN | Updated: Apr 14, 2018, 00:37 IST Pune: The Sancheti Healthcare Academy (SHA) would reward dance/movement therapists on April 29 in an effort to recognize their contribution to the wellness of people. Manisha Sanghavi, executive director of the Sancheti Group, initiated the creative art therapy awards to honour practitioners of therapeutic use of arts. Sanghavi said,Continue reading
TNN | Updated: Apr 14, 2018, 11:14 IST PUNE: The Maharashtra Airport Development Company will soon be declared a Special Planning Authority (SPA) for the proposed airport at Purandar. Sources, who attended a high-level meeting chaired by CM Devendra Fadnavis, said a government resolution for land acquisition and compensation models would be declared. The meeting was attended by district collector Saurabh Rao,Continue reading
Pune’s transformation from a sleepy little retirement town to a bustling hub of education and industry has been tough on its natural resources. Once known for its lush greenery, rapid urbanisation and construction are fast stripping the city of its green cover. Amidst this chaos, several youngsters in Pune are staunchly battling to maintain someContinue reading
Updated: Apr 13, 2018, 09:36 IST Debjani Banerjee, a former teacher, started an eco-friendly bag production unit in 2007, a decade before a surge in demand for plastic-free storage. Now, thanks to the state government’s recent ban on most plastics, Banerjee‘s investment in the jute and cotton bag production units are paying off handsomely. “I cameContinue reading
