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PMC showcauses Chief Engineer, suspends officers after dead fish found in Pashan Lake

April 10, 2026 10:35 pm

The PMC has also served notice against the consultant for STP and is likely to remove them from the work.

Pune admin mulls pollution charge for entry of old vehicles into Shivajinagar, Peth

March 16, 2026 7:31 pm

It was noted the particulate matter emissions from a Bharat Stage-6 diesel car are approximately 90 percent lower than those from a Bharat Stage-3 diesel car.

What is LEZ? A possible solution to improving air quality in Pune

February 24, 2026 9:33 pm

LEZs are a widely accepted strategy to reduce vehicular emissions and improve air quality in the long run.

Pune's PM10 pollution surges beyond safety limits despite seasonal variation: Report

April 22, 2025 12:15 am

When contacted, Pune Municipal Corporation's environment department officer Mangesh Dighe said he was not aware of the report

Pune: Wakad, Tathawade residents stage silent protest against air pollution

March 08, 2025 10:18 pm

Over 2,500 residents, mainly IT professionals from Shani Mandir Road area, participated

Diwali effect: Pune AQI dips to ‘poor’, noise levels high

November 13, 2023 8:44 pm

When contacted, Dr Parag Khatavkar, consultant pulmonologist with KEM hospital, said the number of patients with upper respiratory tract infections has spiked. “Also, chronic poor air quality has exacerbated symptoms of patients with chronic respiratory ailments like asthma and COPD,” he added.

As Pune air quality slips to ‘moderate category’, citizens and doctors call for long-term measures

November 07, 2023 10:02 am

Doctors warn that apart from respiratory problems and allergies, air pollution can also lead to long-lasting serious health problems.

Pune's air still 'poor', could improve by Thursday

January 25, 2022 1:59 pm

The SAFAR forecast for Pune for Wednesday suggests that the air pollution will continue to remain high, and the AQI will remain above 200.

In Pune, increase of 70% in PM2.5, 61% in PM10 in seven years: Report

May 22, 2021 2:15 pm

Pune emission inventory report released, maps local sources of pollution in Pune, Pimpri-Chinchwad

Day after Diwali: Pune’s air quality slips into ‘very poor’ category

November 16, 2020 11:20 am

The two most polluted areas on Sunday were Katraj (AQI 345) and Hadapsar (AQI 334) while the two least polluted areas were Alandi (AQI 189) and Pashan (AQI 162).

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