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Pune Road Rage: Biker Assaulted Over Smoking In Public Place

Sadashiv Peth, 27th September 2025: A biker was assaulted on Tilak Road after a heated argument with a youth over...

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Pune Achieves Remarkable Milestone: 10,000 Solar Power Projects Generate 254 MW of Energy Pune, 1st June 2023: In a significant boost to rooftop solar power generation, MSEDCL has successfully implemented 10,170 solar power projects with a combined capacity of 253.94 MW in the Pune circle. The overwhelming response from customers, including individuals, societies, and commercial and industrial establishments, has contributed to this remarkable achievement. Among the implemented projects, domestic solar projects from 7,580 customers alone account for 72 MW, while another 3,580 projects with a capacity of 96.79 MW are currently in progress. The central government provides up to 40 percent subsidy for setting up rooftop solar power generation systems for domestic customers of Mahavitaran, including households, residential associations, and welfare associations. To ensure the smooth implementation of this scheme, Mr. Vijay Singhal, Chairman and Administrative Director of Mahavitaran, is actively reviewing the progress. Mr. Prasad Reshme, Level Director (Project), has been instrumental in providing support and momentum to the scheme. Under the subsidy scheme, domestic customers are eligible for a 40 percent subsidy for solar power systems ranging from 1 to 3 kW, while a 20 percent subsidy is applicable for systems exceeding 3 kW up to 10 kW. For instance, a 3 kW solar power system costs approximately Rs. 1,24,000, out of which the concerned customer would have to bear an actual expenditure of around Rs. 74,400 after availing a 40 percent central grant of approximately Rs. 49,600. Additionally, housing societies and welfare associations can avail a 20 percent subsidy for group use, up to 500 kW with a limit of 10 kW per house. To date, Pune circle has witnessed the implementation of 7,580 domestic projects with a capacity of 17.83 MW, 1,364 commercial projects totaling 36.11 MW, 641 industrial projects reaching 110.28 MW, and 585 projects from other customers generating 35.55 MW. Furthermore, there are 2,880 domestic projects under construction with a capacity of 15.01 MW, 343 commercial projects totaling 55.64 MW, 224 industrial projects reaching 8.31 MW, and 133 projects from other categories generating 8.31 MW. The promotion of solar power generation projects and the training of engineers and technical workers have played a significant role in the growth of rooftop solar projects in Pune. The Ganeshkhind rest house was actively involved in the promotion of solar power generation, while engineers and technical workers received specialized training. Additionally, representatives from 45 'Solar' agencies on the selected list underwent specialized training. A joint workshop was also conducted, bringing together assistant engineers (quality control) from all 41 subdivision offices and representatives of 'solar' agencies. Mr. Rajendra Pawar, Chief Engineer, emphasized the substantial financial benefits enjoyed by individuals and societies through rooftop solar energy projects, as they significantly reduce electricity expenses. The project development costs can be recovered within four to five years, and the benefits can be reaped for approximately 25 years. Through the net metering system, excess electricity can be sold back to Mahavitaran at the prevailing rates. Mr. Pawar urged electricity consumers to take advantage of rooftop solar power schemes to achieve financial savings and contribute to environmental protection.

90.62 MW Power Generated from Residential Rooftops in Pune

Pune, 28th September 2025: Instead of facing higher electricity bills from air conditioners running under the scorching heat, 18,694 households...

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Trains

Central Railway To Run 60 Additional Festival Special Trains

Mumbai/Pune, 27 September 2025: Central Railway has announced the operation of 60 special trains to manage the expected surge of...

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Apprehended

Pune Drugs Menace: Nigerian National Arrested in Kondhwa for Selling Mephedrone

Kondhwa, 27th September 2025: The Pune Crime Branch’s Anti-Narcotics Cell (ANC) arrested a Nigerian national in Kondhwa for allegedly selling...

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90% of State Government Services to Go Digital Within Two Months - CM Devendra Fadnavis

Pune: 90% of State Government Services to Go Digital Within Two Months – CM Devendra Fadnavis

Pune, 27th September 2025: Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday announced that 90% of Maharashtra’s government services will be made...

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PMC Pune

AAP Accuses PMC of Shielding Contractors in Pune’s Pothole Crisis

Pune, 27th September 2025: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has alleged large-scale corruption in Pune’s road works, claiming that potholes...

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Poornam Ecovision Foundation

Pune: Recycling Drive Transforms Waste into Educational Tools for Schools

Reported by Shoaib Tadvi Undri, 27th September 2025: In a sustained effort to reduce landfill waste and promote recycling, Poornam...

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Railway

Pune-Mumbai Trains to Face Delays During Mega Block on September 28

Pune, 27th September 2025: Central Railway has announced a mega block on the Main Line between Vidyavihar and Thane on...

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Golu Display

From Chennai to Pune: A Software Engineer’s Journey to Curate a Unique Golu Display

By Ketaki Latkar Pune, 27th September 2025: Jaya Ramesh, originally from Chennai, spent 15 years in the U.S. before moving...

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Taxi Cabs

Pune Commuters Frustrated as Cab Fare Hikes Spark Confusion and Disputes

Pune, 27th September 2025: The recently revised cab fares introduced by the Indian Gig Workers’ Front have left many Pune...

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MPSC Protest 2026

Pune MPSC Protest: FIR Registered Against 15 Persons for Blocking Road

Crater-Sized Potholes Make Approach Road to 180-Flat Society and Nearby Areas in Kondhwa Budruk

Crater-Sized Potholes Make Approach Road to 180-Flat Society and Nearby Areas in Kondhwa Budruk a Safety Hazard

Mhada

MahaIT Glitch Hampers Pune MHADA Housing Applications, Applicants Struggle to Verify Documents

Pune Metro

Pune: PMC Proposes Transfer of Dhankawadi Land to MahaMetro for Padmavati Station

Dengue

Pune Records 1,643 Dengue Cases in Four Months, September Sees Sharpest Spike