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Anjali Marar
Anjali Marar writes on science, space and climate change-related issues. She tweets @LittleMurthy
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Khadki Cantonment Board to get its first library with a reading roomSubscriber Only
February 15, 2018 06:22 IST
The library is planned to be erected on the Nehru Garden premises owned by the KCB and is estimated to cost about Rs 106 lakh.
Thu, Feb 15, 2018
Now, smart museums to give ‘virtual’ tours and 3D view of rare artifactsSubscriber Only
February 15, 2018 05:26 IST
A digital base of more than 1 lakh artifacts has been created with an aim of better preservation
Thu, Feb 15, 2018
In the heart of Chinchwad, a ‘forest’ of 2,500 treesSubscriber Only
February 14, 2018 05:07 IST
The foundation stone for the project was laid by Pimpri-Chinchwad Mayor Nitin Kalje, along with members of the civic body, last week.
Wed, Feb 14, 2018
Hundreds of cycles in Pune, no dedicated laneSubscriber Only
February 13, 2018 07:38 IST
In December, a bicycle sharing scheme was introduced in Aundh, to be connected to the cycle track on Ganeshkhind Road. However, the track is yet to become operational.
Tue, Feb 13, 2018
Pune: Soon, KCB to set up 18 water purifiers in public placesSubscriber Only
February 13, 2018 07:34 IST
Conforming the development, KCB CEO Amol Jagtap said, “ Work order in this regard has been issued. The purifier will treat the water drawn from borewells.”
Tue, Feb 13, 2018
1.24 lakh hectares in 11 districts affected by hailstorm, says reportSubscriber Only
February 13, 2018 03:46 IST
The hailstorm and rain that is expected to last till Tuesday, agriculture officers said, will at most affect 4-5 per cent of the crop. Arrival of the crop might be delayed in some parts.
Tue, Feb 13, 2018
Maharashtra: Hail and thunderstorm damage orange, wheat; light rain likely todaySubscriber Only
February 12, 2018 08:03 IST
Light rain, measuring up to 4 mm to 7 mm, is expected over Pune, Ahmednagar, Kolhapur on Monday and widespread rain, up to 20 mm, is expected in Vidarbha and some of the adjoining parts of Marathwada until February 13.
Mon, Feb 12, 2018
Members from IIT-B, CII inducted into Maharashtra Innovation Society councilSubscriber Only
February 10, 2018 08:58 IST
In August last year, after a review of all MoAs with various agencies, the Society decided to expand and strengthen its governing council.
Sat, Feb 10, 2018
Pune: Honey Mission launched in city, beekeepers receive 10 boxes eachSubscriber Only
February 08, 2018 10:45 IST
Union Minister for Micro, Small and Medium Scale Industries, Giriraj Singh, had launched Honey Mission in the city, with the aim of promoting beekeeping among local residents.
Thu, Feb 08, 2018
Pune: Light rain, hailstorm over parts of Maharashtra this week, says IMDSubscriber Only
February 08, 2018 09:54 IST
Since Tuesday, minimum temperatures across Maharashtra, including Pune, had shot up by 3 to 5 degrees Celcius, making the nights warmer than usual.
Thu, Feb 08, 2018
Centre plans programme to attract girl students to careers in scienceSubscriber Only
February 07, 2018 09:05 IST
At the same meeting, it was decided that IITs and IISERs, at least in the pilot phase, would be the nodal centres and function as ‘Vigyan Jyoti Knowledge Centres’ where this summer programme would be hosted every year.
Wed, Feb 07, 2018
Having shunned plastic shopping carry bags for 1 month, Pimple Saudagar residents give thumbs up to cloth onesSubscriber Only
February 03, 2018 16:24 IST
“At the end of one month, we have received a lot of support from most of the locals in the area. Shopkeepers, too, have stopped giving away goods in the banned plastic bags,” said Vitthal Kate, a local corporator in Pimple Saudagar.
Sat, Feb 03, 2018
Pune based mountaineering team to scale Mt Kangchenjunga, clean en routeSubscriber Only
February 01, 2018 15:40 IST
Trekkers will also collect and study samples of local flora and fauna
Thu, Feb 01, 2018
Against trends, January closes as third coldest in 20 wintersSubscriber Only
February 01, 2018 02:35 IST
January this year has been now the 84th coolest month in the temperature time series maintained by IMD since the 1800s.
Thu, Feb 01, 2018
In a first, groundwater in Maharashtra cities set to be measuredSubscriber Only
January 29, 2018 08:48 IST
Special state-level committee to submit comprehensive report to Union government in September 2018
Mon, Jan 29, 2018
Maharashtra: Groundwater in urban areas set to be measuredSubscriber Only
January 29, 2018 05:16 IST
A special committee, comprising experts from the fields of agriculture and water resources, will monitor the progress of the assessment, which will be carried out from 2018, using the Groundwater Estimation Methodology 2015.
Mon, Jan 29, 2018
Termination of Team India contract won’t affect ties with pvt firms: ISRO chiefSubscriber Only
January 26, 2018 03:26 IST
Team Indus, a Bangalore start-up, was one of the shortlisted participants in the Google Lunar XPrize contest, as part of which it was supposed to send a spacecraft to the moon.
Fri, Jan 26, 2018
600 bee boxes to be distributed under ‘Honey Mission’Subscriber Only
January 25, 2018 13:07 IST
The CBRTI, along with the Directorate of Forest Based Industries — working under the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) — have been working towards the implementation of the ‘Honey Mission’.
Thu, Jan 25, 2018
UGC-NET to be held twice a year again, age criteria revisedSubscriber Only
January 24, 2018 07:21 IST
The NET, scheduled to be held on July 8 this year, is conducted by the CBSE to select professors and JRFs.
Thu, Jan 25, 2018
SPPU to set up bio-toilets on campus, 5 sites identifiedSubscriber Only
January 23, 2018 10:33 IST
The proposal will soon be finalised and the work would commence in the next two months, said an official.
Tue, Jan 23, 2018
No help from authorities: ‘Jaldoot’ mission running out of steamSubscriber Only
January 22, 2018 08:15 IST
Mission to deliver clean drinking water to villages has resulted in instances of waterborne diseases going down by 30% in Mokhada, Palghar
Mon, Jan 22, 2018
From next academic year, IISER Pune to start PhD programmes in six subjects for foreign studentsSubscriber Only
January 20, 2018 09:50 IST
While Pune has always been an education hub, this move by IISER will bring more international students to Pune for higher education.
Sat, Jan 20, 2018
Pune: Science and Technology Park gifts 2 water ‘ATMs’ to Karnataka villageSubscriber Only
January 17, 2018 06:12 IST
The scheme was introduced in Maharashtra and, in its maiden attempt, set up such ‘ATMs’ at some railway stations.
Wed, Jan 17, 2018
Pune: Overcrowding at Sanas ground hits budding athletesSubscriber Only
January 15, 2018 09:22 IST
Pune civic administration officials say they are aware of problem, but rules do not allow them to deny anyone admission to the ground. On many occasions, athletes cannot do regular practice or use these special tracks due to the crowds, which includes people taking walks, children and hundreds of aspiring policemen.
Mon, Jan 15, 2018
For better forecast, new system to study clouds near BhopalSubscriber Only
January 15, 2018 06:14 IST
In 2016, IITM had tied up with Sagar University in MP, located about 200 kms north of Bhopal where experiments on carbon emitting sources and composition of greenhouse gases were carried out.
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