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Pune University Struggles as PhD Admissions Drop From 235 to 17 in Three Years

Pune, 28th September 2025: Official documents prepared for the upcoming senate meeting on September 30 reveal that between 25% and...

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‘Digital Arrest’: Pune Woman Duped of Rs 97.5 Lakh in Cyber Fraud; Retired Officer Loses Rs 34 Lakh in Similar Racket

Pune, 28th September 2025: A 67-year-old homemaker from Karvenagar has fallen prey to a cyber fraud in which scammers posing...

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Heavy Rain Lashes Pune; IMD Warns of More Showers Till October 3, Dams Nearly Full

Pune, 28th September 2025: After a spell of heavy rain across Pune and surrounding areas on Sunday morning, the India...

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Pune: Goon Nilesh Ghaywal Flees Abroad; Fake Passport Address in Ahilyanagar Under Probe

Kothrud, 28th September 2025: Notorious goon Nilesh Ghaywal, facing several serious criminal cases in Pune, has managed to flee abroad,...

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Pune: State Government Cancels PMRDA’s Draft Development Plan; Future of 23 Villages Now in Focus

Pune, 28th September 2025: The Maharashtra government on Thursday cancelled the draft development plan (DP) of the Pune Metropolitan Region...

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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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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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Pimpri Chinchwad Cyber Police Nab Man for AI-Based Obscene Photo Threats to Colleague

Pimpri-Chinchwad, 27th September 2025: The Cyber Police have arrested a 25-year-old man for threatening to use artificial intelligence (AI) to...

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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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Pune University Struggles as PhD Admissions Drop From 235 to 17 in Three Years

‘Digital Arrest’: Pune Woman Duped of Rs 97.5 Lakh in Cyber Fraud; Retired Officer Loses Rs 34 Lakh in Similar Racket

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Pune: Goon Nilesh Ghaywal Flees Abroad; Fake Passport Address in Ahilyanagar Under Probe

Pune: State Government Cancels PMRDA’s Draft Development Plan; Future of 23 Villages Now in Focus

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Pune: Morwadi Height Barrier Collapses Within 18 Hours of Installation After Being Hit by Unknown Vehicle

Pune: Education Dept Cancels Recognition of 10 Sinhgad Schools Over Unpaid Salaries of Teachers

Pune Metro to Operate Till 11 PM on November 8; Regular Timings Restored for Diwali

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Pune Metro Line 3 to Operate Till 11:30 PM on November 8 for Diwali

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