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Skip the Coastal Highway: The Inland Mumbai to Goa Road Trip Route Worth Every Detour

Why the NH66 Is Not the Only Road SouthMost Mumbai-to-Goa drivers join the queue on NH66, the coastal highway, sometime around 4 a.m. and spend the next twelve hours overtaking trucks and watching the sea appear and disappear between petrol stations. It is a fine drive. It is also, by…

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Pune building collapse: Toll up at 9 as last body recovered; official dubs incident 'act of God'

Rescue teams recovered the last missing person, raising the death toll to nine. Fourteen individuals were successfully rescued from the collapsed waste processing unit. The incident occurred after an adjacent garbage mound fell onto the building. The company will cover medical expenses and provide compensation to victims' families. A job…

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From Newfoundland Fishing Boats to Indian Homes: Why the Labrador Retriever Is the World's Most Popular Dog Breed

The Dog That Started on a Fishing BoatThe Labrador retriever's earliest ancestor was not bred to sit in a living room. The St. John's Water Dog, a working breed from the island of Newfoundland in what is now Canada, spent its days hauling fish-laden nets from the North Atlantic alongside…

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Mumbai-Pune rail disruption: Central Railway cancels 30 trains till July 17, check the full list here

Mumbai-Pune rail services face continued disruption until July 17. Heavy monsoon rains caused landslides between Karjat and Lonavala stations. Thirty long-distance and inter-city trains have been cancelled by Central Railway. Repair work is ongoing, but challenging conditions persist for operations. Passengers should check official channels for updated train service information.

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40 hours on, 8 workers trapped: Garbage heap collapses at Pune plant inaugurated by Modi in 2023

More than 40 hours after a towering garbage heap at Pune’s Moshi waste-to-energy plant buried the administrative building of the company operating the facility, rescue teams are still searching for eight employees believed to be trapped beneath the debris.

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Why Bee Populations Face Extinction: The Decline, the Pesticides, and the Food We Stand to Lose

The Scale of What Is Already GoneA single honeybee colony can contain up to 80,000 workers. In the United States alone, beekeepers lost an estimated 45.5% of managed honeybee colonies in 2022 to 23, according to the Bee Informed Partnership, one of the highest annual losses on record. Europe has…

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Why Lakhs of Devotees Wait All Year for This Journey Check the Pandharpur Wari Dates?

Some journeys are about reaching a destination. Others change you with every step. The Pandharpur Wari is one such journey. Every year, lakhs of devotees walk for days through the rains, singing the name of Lord Vitthal and sharing food, stories, and hope with strangers who soon feel like family.…

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Meet teenager Aswath S from Tami Nadu, India's 98th grandmaster, who started playing at the age of 3

Aswath S from Tamil Nadu achieved Grandmaster status, becoming India's 98th. He secured his third norm at the Pune International GM Round Robin tournament. Aswath took a break from chess for his Class 10 board examinations. His father, a chess coach, introduced him to the game at a young age.…

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Pune building collapse: Nine rescued as rescue operation enters second day, search intensifies for trapped persons

Rescue operations are ongoing at the Moshi building collapse site in Pune. Nine people have been rescued alive, while several others remain trapped under debris. Heavy rainfall caused a waste mound to collapse onto an administrative building at the plant. Restoration work on the Mumbai-Pune railway section is also progressing…

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Antony Waste shares tumble 5% after waste mound collapse at Pune facility; workers feared trapped

Antony Waste share price fell 5% after a waste mound at Pimpri Chinchwad facility collapsed due to heavy rainfall. The debris fell onto the administration building, causing its structural failure. Rescue operations are currently underway involving multiple emergency response agencies. The company is providing medical assistance and support to affected…

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Monsoon batters Delhi, Mumbai; 11 feared trapped in Pune building collapse

Heavy monsoon rains battered India, causing widespread floods and disruptions. Flash floods and waterlogging affected Delhi, Mumbai, and Gujarat, with several deaths reported. Maharashtra faced landslides and disrupted train services due to swollen rivers. Kerala and Jammu also experienced severe weather events and rescue operations. Authorities are assessing damage and…

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Pune school, college & office holiday (July 9): Will there be a closure as IMD predicts more rain? Here's what authorities have said

Pune school, college and office holiday tomorrow, July 9: Pune remains under an Orange Alert for heavy rainfall and thunderstorms on Thursday, July 9. No official holiday has been declared by authorities for schools, colleges, and offices. These institutions are expected to function normally unless individual announcements are made. Residents…

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About 16 people stranded in building collapse in Pune's Pimpri-Chinchwad, rescue efforts underway

Around 15 people remain trapped after a waste mound collapsed and fell onto a three-storey building in the Moshi area of Pimpri Chinchwad on Wednesday following heavy rains, officials said on Wednesday.

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Pune Weather Tomorrow July 9: Heavy rain alert issued by IMD; know how long rainy spell is expected to last and check the detailed forecast

Pune weather tomorrow, July 9: Pune is under an Orange Alert for heavy to very heavy rainfall on Thursday, July 9. Schools, colleges and offices are expected to remain open, as no holiday has been announced by the authorities. The IMD has indicated that the intensity of monsoon showers is…

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Maharashtra CM Fadnavis defends Mumbai-Pune Expressway 'Missing Link' project, warns critics spreading 'lies'

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis defended the Mumbai-Pune Expressway Missing Link project. He stated initial challenges are inevitable in major infrastructure works. Fadnavis accused critics of spreading falsehoods and warned against defaming Maharashtra. The project includes India's widest cable-stayed bridge and massive viaducts. He also discussed Mumbai's comprehensive Rs 13,000-crore…

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Water discharge begins from Khadakwasla dam in Pune after heavy rainfall in catchment areas

Heavy rains in Pune's catchment areas are causing water release from Khadakwasla dam. This discharge into the Mutha river has led to water-logging in low-lying city areas. Officials reported that at least five families were moved to safer locations. Incessant rainfall has been observed over the past three days in…

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Mumbai's 7-Day rain beats Delhi's annual average, almost matches Bengaluru

Mumbai experienced exceptionally heavy rainfall between June 30 and July 6. This week's downpour surpassed Delhi's and Pune's annual rainfall totals. The Santacruz observatory recorded nearly 989 mm of rain during the seven days. July 4 saw the most intense rainfall, with significant amounts recorded in 24 hours. The intensity…

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Pune school, college & office holiday on July 8: Will the closure continue as IMD predicts more rain? Here's what authorities have said

Pune schools and colleges are expected to reopen on Wednesday, July 8, after a holiday. Moderate rain is forecast for the city, but no weather warnings have been issued. Government and private offices are also anticipated to operate as usual for employees. Residents should monitor official updates and weather advisories…

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Pune rain today (July 7): IMD orange alert in effect as 5 die in rain-related incidents in two days; Pune records 264.8 mm rain in 6 days, IndiGo issues travel advisory

Pune rain news: Pune is likely to receive heavy rainfall on Tuesday as the IMD has sounded an orange alert. Heavy rains continue to batter Pune and nearby areas, causing multiple tragedies. Five people have died in separate rain-related incidents over the past two days. Pune schools in seven talukas…

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7 Indian Cities Where the Street Food, Chaat, and Snacks Justify Every Mile of Travel

Kolkata: The City That Invented the Kati RollKolkata's street food doesn't ask for your attention, it already has it. The kati roll, born at Nizam's restaurant on New Market Street sometime in the mid-20th century, is a paratha wrapped around egg and meat with raw onion and green chutney. Eat…

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Millennium Towers: How Phoenix Mills is designing workplaces people choose

Millennium Towers in Pune offers a new vision for commercial office spaces. This development integrates business, lifestyle, and community to support modern work needs. The campus provides amenities like landscaped podiums and a fitness club for employee well-being. Co-located Phoenix Mall of the Millennium offers extensive retail and entertainment options.…

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Pune School, College & Office Holiday on July 7: Will classes and offices be affected as IMD issues rain alert? Here's the latest update

Pune schools and colleges closed on July 7? Schools and colleges in Pune will remain open on Tuesday, July 7. The district administration has confirmed normal operations for educational institutions. Government offices are also expected to function as usual without any holiday. Heavy monsoon rain continues to affect Maharashtra, with…

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Nine weeks in, Mumbai-Pune Expressway's Missing Link partially shut as heavy rain triggers landslide

A recent landslide on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway's new Missing Link corridor, inaugurated just nine weeks ago, has caused significant traffic disruption. Heavy overnight rainfall led to mud and rock flow onto the Pune-to-Mumbai carriageway, forcing its complete closure. Commuters are advised to postpone travel between the cities as both the…

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'Inframan' missing: Opposition targets Maharashtra government over infrastructure woes in heavy rains

Opposition legislators in Mumbai protested against the Maharashtra government's alleged failure to protect citizens during heavy rains, highlighting crumbling infrastructure. They decried the "disappearance" of "Inframan" and the paralysis of Mumbai. Meanwhile, MP Supriya Sule questioned the safety and cost of the Mumbai-Pune Expressway's Missing Link project, which has been…

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Pune weather today: Schools closed across district as IMD issues red alert for extremely heavy rainfall; more showers likely in coming days

Pune weather: Maharashtra is grappling with intense monsoon rains, prompting Pune to declare a holiday for all schools and anganwadis due to a red alert. Authorities are urging residents to avoid unnecessary travel and stay clear of rivers and streams. Mumbai also faces waterlogging and traffic disruptions. The India Meteorological…

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