
Killer roads
may 7: As many as 68 bikers died in mishaps in the first four months of 8216;08, a dip from last year8217;s 182, say traffic cops.
Poor marks, teachers!
may 15: 90 of 1.25 lakh teachers of Class I-VII in the state failed to answer English and maths questions meant for students.
Night fliers in
may 16: Airports Authority of India AAI says 32 flights will operate from Pune airport daily. AAI has been encouraging airlines to take up night slots for international flights.
Unity award
may 18: Madhavi Kapur8217;s battle for Muslims in a housing society on Bund Garden Road inspired plans for a communal harmony award. Kapur sold her flat to a Muslim family despite people8217;s objections.
Add-ons to ease rush
may 30: Work on two new add-on bridges at the Holkar Bridge announced. Plans under way for a three-lane parallel bridge and five-lane flyover at arterial bridge.
Rained out
june 4: Pre-monsoon showers rained chaos on roads. Pune recorded over 20.6 mm rain in 40 minutes. Electricity and telephone lines went kaput
MBA shocker
june 12: MBA students Aditi Sharma and Pravin Khandelwal found guilty of murdering Udit Bharati 24.
For men only
june 17: Uma Maheshwar Mandir in Somwar Peth was in news, as it keeps women out.
Richer city
june 18: Pune among top five cities where 22 households earn Rs 3-5 lakh annually. Pune was fifth in the survey.