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Karan Johars Jewellery Brand Tyaani, Proudly Announces the Successful Opening of Its New and First Store in Pune

Karan Johar's jewellery brand Tyaani, proudly announces the successful opening of its new and first store in Pune. The grand opening event was a resounding success, attracting a diverse crowd of jewellery enthusiasts, fashion connoisseurs, and ...

Web Dunia 27 Jul 2024 1:38 pm

Dog meat served in Bengaluru? Tension arises over alleged arrival of 3000 kg consignment, reports say...

Puneeth Kerehalli, a cow vigilante, earlier jailed on murder charge, claimed it was dog meat. However, meat dealer Abdul Razzaq, who had ordered the meat, dismissed the charge.

DNA India 27 Jul 2024 12:51 pm

Team India Wins 1 Silver and 2 Bronzes to Register Best Showing at European Girls Olympiad in Informatics

Aanya Goyal won the Silver, while Neha Sane from Pune and Neha Singirikonda of Hyderabad won Bronze. Neha Sanes sister Manasi Sane received the honourable mention

News18 27 Jul 2024 10:09 am

Puja Khedkar row: DoPT panel submits report on candidature

The Times of India 27 Jul 2024 9:30 am

Chargesheet filed against 7 accused in Pune car crash case

The 900-page police document names parents of the minor accused, whose case is being handled separately by the Juvenile Justice Board

The Hindu 27 Jul 2024 9:17 am

Nipah survivors in Kerala endure a silent struggle

KOZHIKODE: The world celebrated a remarkable victory when people in Kozhikode, Ernakulam, and Malappuram districts survived the deadly Nipah virus outbreak in the past few years. At the same time, the lingering impact on their lifestyles remains largely unspoken. Among the survivors is a young man who continues to battle the aftereffects of the virus, having been left in a coma after the initial ordeal. Despite overcoming the virus, his life has been irrevocably altered. Similarly, others who survived the Nipah virus face periodic health concerns. A mysterious illness causing fevers and headaches and leading to the rapid development of acute encephalitis has definitely come with several side effects, but they vary from person to person who survived this deadly virus, said Dr Arun Raveendran, an infectious disease specialist with a private hospital. Two survivors in Kozhikode and Malappuram districts have come back with periodic health concerns, including severe headaches during their post-Nipah survival period. Long-term side effects in survivors of Nipah virus infection include persistent convulsions and personality changes. Interestingly, dormant or latent infections, leading to symptoms or death, have also been reported months and even years after exposure, Dr Arun pointed out. One survivor from the 2023 outbreak in Kozhikode started experiencing personality changes and is continuing therapy and counselling from a private hospital. But such cases go untold as we were already in the ecstasy of having brought people back to life after battling the deadly virus, he added. A young mans battle Tito Joseph, a 24-year-old from Mardala in Mangaluru, is a living example of the unexpected twists of life during the post-Nipah survival period. Tito has been in the same hospital bed for eight months, unable to drink water on his own or recognise his mother. After completing his nursing studies, Tito joined a hospital in Kozhikode on April 23, 2023. In late August, a patient at the hospital died of a fever later confirmed as Nipah. Tito contracted the virus while tending to that patient. After completing his quarantine in November, he returned home, only to start experiencing headache and other discomfort the following day. Undeterred, he went back to work in Kozhikode. In December, after suffering severe headache, tests at the Pune Virology Institute confirmed Tito had developed Nipah encephalitis, a latent form of the disease. He began treatment at the same hospital where he worked. Unfortunately, Tito fell into a coma. Now, he is fed through a stomach tube and breathes with the help of a tube attached to his throat. His mother Lizi Eliamma and brother Shijo Thomas have left their jobs to stay by his side in Kozhikode. According to doctors treating Tito, this is the first case in the country of a Nipah survivor falling into a coma, Shijo told TNIE. During the one month Tito was admitted to the hospital after being confirmed with Nipah, he had managed that whole period alone, without any support, Shijo pointed out. He did not experience any serious health concerns then, except for a high temperature that was reported twice. Hence, our family was relaxed. But the post-Nipah period completely changed our life. For the past eight months, we have been living in the hope of seeing him returning to life, he said. Silent struggles of survivors A Nipah survivor from Kozhikode, who wished to remain anonymous, said, I am still battling severe headache and muscle weakness or pain, which the doctors at Kozhikode MCH said are side effects of the virus. They have put me under medication, which is helpful during those nights of pain. Since 2018, a total of 27 cases have been reported in the state, with 20 deaths, including one in 2024. Two confirmed patients survived in 2018. In the Ernakulam outbreak of May-June 2019, one patient was confirmed to have contracted Nipah but the health department managed to check further spread. Between September 12 and 15 in 2023, Kerala reported six confirmed cases of Nipah, including two deaths. The battle against Nipah is not just about survival but also about dealing with its long-term effects. The stories of survivors like Tito highlight the need for ongoing medical support and attention to the silent struggles they face every day.

The New Indian Express 27 Jul 2024 7:21 am

Experts point to swamping as proof of floodline violation

The Times of India 27 Jul 2024 5:29 am

Netas pledge help after rain fury, but face citizens wrath

The Times of India 27 Jul 2024 5:25 am

Ravet pump stn develops snag, water supply hit

The Times of India 27 Jul 2024 5:25 am

Talegaon murder: Doctor of Kalamboli hospital arrested

The Times of India 27 Jul 2024 5:21 am

NDRF team resumes rescue ops to trace two

The Times of India 27 Jul 2024 5:19 am

Crooks dupe sr citizen of 12L in power bill fraud

The Times of India 27 Jul 2024 5:17 am

Body found floating in floodwaters

The Times of India 27 Jul 2024 5:12 am

City traffic diverted for Prez visit

The Times of India 27 Jul 2024 4:57 am

Prabhat Road Zika case takes city tally to 37

The Times of India 27 Jul 2024 4:48 am

Cops chargesheet Porsche teen's parents for culpable homicide

Parents of the 17-year-old boy who drove a Porsche Taycan that fatally struck two bikers in Pune on May 19 could face charges of culpable homicide. Officials stated on Friday that the parents should have been aware of the risks of allowing an unlicensed minor to drive. This follows the police's submission of a 900-page chargesheet in court. Additionally, the fact that the vehicle lacked a number plate at the time of the accident further strengthens the case against the parents.

The Times of India 27 Jul 2024 2:10 am

Police File Chargesheet In Porsche Crash That Killed 2 Techies; Pune Teen's Parents Among 7 Named

The 900-page chargesheet, submitted on Thursday in a sessions court, has excluded the 17-year-old boy, whose case is being handled separately by the Juvenile Justice Board (JJB)

News18 26 Jul 2024 11:31 pm

Police Send Report on Marriage of Puja Khedkar's Parents to Govt

The Union government had directed Pune Police to apprise it of the marital status of Pujas parents amid allegations that she fraudulently availed of the OBC non-creamy layer benefit in the UPSC exam by claiming that they were separated

News18 26 Jul 2024 11:23 pm

Police send report on marriage of Puja Khedkars parents to govt

Pune: Pune Police has sent a report about the marital status of the parents of controversial trainee IAS officer Puja Khedkar to the Maharashtra government, an official said on Friday. The couple, Dilip and Manorama Khedkar, were legally separated, the police official told PTI, without disclosing more details. The Union government had directed Pune Police Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 26 Jul 2024 11:04 pm

Police file chargesheet in Porsche crash that killed two techies; Juvenile's parents among seven named

PUNE: Police have filed a chargesheet against seven accused in connection with the Porsche car accident case, including the parents of a minor boy who was allegedly behind the wheel, in a Pune court, more than two months after the fatal crash, an official said on Friday. The 900-page chargesheet, submitted on Thursday in a sessions court, has excluded the 17-year-old boy, whose case is being handled separately by the Juvenile Justice Board (JJB), while the seven accused have been charged under IPC sections related to criminal conspiracy and causing disappearance of evidence, among others. The high-end car allegedly driven by the minor under the influence of alcohol knocked down two motorbike-borne IT professionals originally hailing from Madhya Pradesh, one of them a woman, in Pune's Kalyani Nagar area in the wee hours of May 19, killing them. The boy's father, Vishal Agarwal, is a prominent builder. We have filed a 900-page chargesheet against seven accused, including the parents of the minor, two doctors and a staffer from Sassoon General Hospital and two middlemen, in a Pune court on Thursday, said Shailesh Balkawade, Additional Commissioner of Police (Crime). The boy's parents and two Sassoon General Hospital doctors -- Ajay Taware, then-HOD of the forensic medicine department, and Dr Shrihari Halnor -- and one Atul Ghatkamble, a staffer at the Maharashtra government-run medical facility, are accused o f swapping the blood samples of the minor with those of his mother after the crash. The juvenile's blood samples were replaced with those of his mother to evade detection of alcohol content. Pune Porsche crash: Police arrest juvenile's mother for swapping blood sample Two other accused -- Ashpak Makandar and Amar Gaikwad -- acted as middlemen between the boy's father and the doctors to facilitate financial transactions to swap the blood samples, according to the chargesheet. The voluminous police document contains statements of 50 witnesses. Additional Commissioner of Police Balkawade said the chargesheet contains a crash impact analysis report, technical evidence, forensic laboratory and DNA reports. The police had prepared a crash impact analysis report of the accident with the help of a forensic expert. The purpose of the report is to correlate the impact of the Porsche car on the motorbike involved in the accident and also correlate with injuries of the IT professionals who died. Last month, the police had submitted the final report to the JJB detailing all evidence against the 17-year-old boy in the car crash case. While the minor boy's parents are still in jail, he was released from an observation home in Pune following a Bombay High Court order late last month. Pune Porsche accident: Minor gets bail 15 hours after knocking duo to death; told to write 300-word essay Besides the main case related to the crash, the police had slapped two more cases -- one against owners and staffers of Cosie restaurant and Hotel Blak Club, where the teenager allegedly consumed liquor before the accident, and also the father of the juvenile under sections 75 and 77 of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act. While section 77 of the JJ Act deals with supplying a child with intoxicating liquor or drugs, which was applicable to the owner and managers of the two establishments, section 75 of JJ Act deals with punishment for cruelty to child. The section 75 applies to the boy's father as he gave his son the car despite knowing the boy did not have a driving license, thus endangering his life. He also allowed his son to party even while knowing he drinks alcohol. The second case was registered against the father and the grandfather of the minor for allegedly kidnapping and confining their family driver and then threatening and pressuring him to tell the police that he was behind the wheel at the time of the crash. The police, after obtaining blood reports and finding they were manipulated, added IPC sections 201 (causing disappearance of evidence), 120B (criminal conspiracy), 467 (forgery of valuable security), 213 (taking gift, etc to screen an offender from punishment) and 214 (offering gift or restoration of property in consideration of screening offender) to the original offence lodged against the minor. The original offence was registered under section IPC sections 304 (culpable homicide not amounting to murder), 304A (causing death by negligence), 279 (rash driving) and relevant sections of the Motor Vehicles Act. Did Ajit Pawar and his MLA try to 'shield' the suspect in the Pune Porsche crash case?

The New Indian Express 26 Jul 2024 10:23 pm

Pune Police file chargesheet; teen`s parents among 7 named

The 900-page chargesheet, submitted on Thursday, has excluded the 17-year-old boy, whose case is being handled separately by the Juvenile Justice Board (JJB)

Mid Day 26 Jul 2024 9:50 pm

As Krishna waters rise in Sangli, Army deploys column

The Indian Express 26 Jul 2024 9:35 pm

New Hyundai Creta Sales Cross 1 Lakh Unit Mark in 6 Months

Pune: Hyundai, the Korean automaker, said on Friday that it has sold one lakh units of its popular new Hyundai Creta SUV within just six months of its launch on January 16, averaging over 550 units sales every day. This feat makes it the fastest midsize SUV in India to achieve the milestone, going ahead of the Maruti Grand Vitara which took 12 months to hit 100,000. Between January and June 2024, monthly dispatches of the new Creta have totalled 91,348 units, sales data from Siam showed. Hyundai Creta, which is Indias top midsize SUV seller, has recorded cumulative sales of 46,402 units in the past three months, averaging monthly sales of 15,467 units or 515 units a day. Since its initial debut in 2015, the Hyundai Creta nameplate has sold over 10 lakh units in the domestic market. With a price tag of Rs 11 lakh and Rs 20.15 lakh, the Creta offers 23 variants 15 petrol and 8 diesel with five engine and gearbox options. We are thrilled with the remarkable achievement of the new Hyundai Creta 2024. Our SUV has achieved another milestone of one lakh sales, reaffirming its strong fan following in its segment, said Tarun Garg, COO, Hyundai Motor India.

Deccan Chronicle 26 Jul 2024 9:21 pm

Sai Ashok set to become youngest Indian to officiate boxing events in Paris

India's former international boxer Kabilan Sai Ashok will become the youngest from the country to officiate in the Paris Olympics after he was appointed as Referee Judge for the sporting showpiece beginning on Friday. The 32 year-old is only the fourth Indian since 1904 to officiate at the Olympics and the first to have represented the country as a player and an official at a World Championship event. Sai Ashok, who works as a boxing administrator at the Army Sports Institute in Pune, is also the first Indian to become the president of World Military Boxing Council. He also holds the record of being the only Indian referee to have been fast-tracked from two-star to three-star status. The last Indian to officiate at the Olympics was in 2012 London.

Business Standard 26 Jul 2024 8:32 pm

Pune Cops File Over 900-Page Chargesheet In Porsche Crash Case

Pune city police on Friday filed a more than 900-page charge sheet in the 'Pune Porsche crash' case, officials said.

NDTV 26 Jul 2024 8:10 pm

Over two months after Porsche crash, Pune police file chargesheet; teens parents among seven named

Pune: Police have filed a chargesheet against seven accused in the Porsche car accident case, including the parents of a minor boy who was allegedly behind the wheel, in a Pune court, more than two months after the fatal crash, an official said Friday. The 900-page chargesheet, submitted Thursday, has excluded the 17-year-old boy, whose []

orissapost 26 Jul 2024 8:07 pm

Rs 7.76 lakh stolen from Pune Camp ATM

The Indian Express 26 Jul 2024 7:44 pm

IMD issues yellow for Mumbai for saturday, orange alert for parts of state

The IMD has issued an orange alert for Raigad, Ratnagiri, Sindhudurg, Pune and Satara districts of Maharashtra for Saturday

Mid Day 26 Jul 2024 7:23 pm

Mumbai, Thane To See Heavy Rain on Saturday, Pune, Raigad, Ratnagiri On Red Alert: IMD

On Friday, a crocodile was spotted in Mumbai's Mithi river, while Vasai saw waterlogging in various parts. Pune remained marooned, while Shirol in Kolhapur saw waterlogging at several places. Satara district's tourist sports were shut amid the heavy rain

News18 26 Jul 2024 7:02 pm

Murlidhar Mohol: Pune residents shouldve been alerted about dam water discharge

Union Minister Murlidhar Mohol said information about releasing water from Khadakwasla dam should have been given in advance to the residents living in the low-lying Sinhgad Road area, which experienced flooding as rains wreaked havoc in Pune.

Mid Day 26 Jul 2024 4:25 pm

Pune-Sholapur Road restructuring gives lenders Rs 334 crore

Ten banks, led by Bank of India, have received Rs 334 crore from accumulated toll collections of Pune Sholapur Road Development Co Ltd, previously owned by IL&FS. They are set to receive an additional Rs 87 crore as part of a restructuring deal with new owners, Roadstar Infra Investment Trust. The deal includes elongating the loan tenure to 2032 and issuing non-convertible debentures payable over 20 years. Banks are expected to book gains in the next quarter.

The Economic Times 26 Jul 2024 3:29 pm

Flood situation in Pune worsened due to poor coordination between irrigation dept and civic body: MP Murlidhar Mohol

The flood situation in Pune has worsened due to a lack of coordination between the state irrigation department and the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC), according to Murlidhar Mohol, minister of state for civil aviation and Pune's MP.

The Times of India 26 Jul 2024 3:08 pm

Riveron Acquires Yantra, Adding Strength to Supporting Technology Needs of CFOs

Pune (Maharashtra) [India], July 26: Riveron, a business advisory firm backed by Kohlberg & Company, announced today its acquisition of Yantra, a technology and advisory services provider with a broad range of expertise to address the pressing needs of technology-enabled CFOs. The acquisition makes Riveron one of the largest NetSuite Alliance Partners globally, offering clients holistic solutions to enhance value. Yantra also brings significant expertise in data science and analytics, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Robotic Process Automation (RPA), and platform integrations.

Business Standard 26 Jul 2024 3:05 pm

Police open fire at theft victim as he tries to flee after assaulting officers in Karnataka

HUBBALLI: The Hubballi Dharwad police opened fire at a jewellery theft accused while he tried to assault police officers on Friday morning. The incident was reported near Gamanagatti area of Hubballi when the accused Farhan Sheikh was secured the previous night by the police to trace another accused in thetheft case reported last week at a jewellery store in Keshwapur. According to the police, Farhan Sheikh, native of Mumbai, is an interstate offender who has cases of murder, dacoity and robbery against him in Kalaburagim, Ahmadnagar, Mumbai and Surat. The accused, who assisted the police to pick up another accused, assaulted two of our staff and tried escaping injuring police constables Sujatha and Mahesh of Keshwapur police station. Police sub inspector Kavitha Madgyal opened fire of two rounds, one in air and one on him. The accused was secured and was shifted to KIMS hospital. Three of our other staff are also shifted to KIMS for treatment, said a senior police officer. The scene of shooting near Gamanagatti village in Hubballi The police said the accused was wanted by the police in four states in 15 cases of murder, rovvery and others. HE has operated in large cities like Mumbai, Pune, Surat, and Hyderabad. Its a big catch as he was at large for many years. He used to change places of operations and flee to other states to gang up with the locals and plot for another crime. In Karnataka, he was wanted in two cases reported under Roja and Brahmapur police limits besides the Keshwapur police limits where the jewellery theft was committed. The officer said.

The New Indian Express 26 Jul 2024 12:29 pm

Pune rains: Maharashtra CM Shinde orders cleanup drive after flood in parts of Pune district

Eknath Shinde has instructed the district administration to start a massive cleanup drive after heavy rains in Pune ...

Bing 26 Jul 2024 9:41 am

Centre clears urban flood management projects worth 2,514.36 cr of 5 states

The funds would be utilised for flood management in six metro cities of Mumbai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad and Pune, says Ministry of Home Affairs

The Hindu Businessline 26 Jul 2024 9:26 am

Maharashtra: July 26-like scare in Pune; 4 dead, city waterlogged

IMD has forecasted heavy rain for the next five days; NDRF team on standby in case of emergencies

Mid Day 26 Jul 2024 8:08 am

Heavy rains in Pune leave 4 dead; Army team in Sinhagad Road: Dy CM Pawar

Heavy rains wreaked havoc in Maharashtra's Pune, where at least four persons died in rain-related incidents on Thursday, while low-lying areas were inundated. Two people are feared trapped in one of the three bungalows buried under debris after a landslide in Lavasa in the morning, a police official said. Pune fire brigade officials said two people are feared drowned in Katraj and Nanayan Peth area but added that no further details were available. During his tour of the district in the afternoon, Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar said as a precautionary measure, Army teams have been deployed at Ekta Nagar in Sinhagad Road, while NDRF personnel are also in the area. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a 'red alert' for Pune district and asked people to take precautions. Schools and colleges in most parts of the district have declared a holiday in view of the heavy rainfall warning, officials said. Pune city and other parts of the district, including Velha, Mulshi, Bhor

Business Standard 26 Jul 2024 7:41 am

Bat surveillance arduous task for ill-equipped Kerala govt departments, preparing a plan need of the hour

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Despite the risks associated with bats as carriers of zoonotic diseases such as the Nipah virus , the state departments involved in One Health lack the expertise to conduct effective bat surveillance. Currently, health and animal husbandry departments rely on NIV Pune, which uses mist nets, and the forest department for surveillance efforts. However, experts pointed out that the surveillance period has been limited to a few periods whereas year-long monitoring of bats in different geographies is the need of the hour. Surprisingly, the Kerala Forest Research Institute (KFRI), the sole institution equipped to scientifically study bats, is not included in the One Health programme. Fruit bats, particularly Pteropus species, serve as natural reservoirs of the Nipah virus. Yet the precise mechanism of transmission to humans remains poorly understood. While the animal husbandry department has started monitoring domestic animals, consensus suggests that fruit bats primarily contribute to disease transmission. It is documented that bats tend to shed the virus during stressful periods such as birthing, food scarcity, or overcrowding. NIV has the know-how to capture the bats using mist nets. We are coordinating with them and forest department on bat surveillance, said Dr Sanjay Devarajan, Disease Investigation Officer, at the State Institute for Animal Diseases (SIAD). The animal husbandry department has initiated animal surveillance with a focus on pigs, the most susceptible species, within five-kilometre radius of the epicentre at Pandikkad in Malappuram. The vets suspected pigs as intermediate hosts in the previous episode of Nipah in 2023. As of now, involvement of domestic animals including pigs (domestic and wild) in the occurrence of Nipah has not been established. The pigs may develop fever and barking cough when infected with Nipah, said Dr Sanjay Devarajan. An animal pathologist, who was involved in animal surveillance in 2018, said bat surveillance is still a daunting task. There is a lot of paraphernalia required for capturing bats. We need approvals from the forest department to capture bats. It is high time the forest department formulated a mechanism for bat catching in the wake of Nipah recurrence, he said. Nipah is still considered to be a medical and livestock issue. There is a need to understand the wildlife and its habitat to understand the reason for the spread of the disease, he added. Department of animal husbandry has issued an advisory to field veterinary officers, farmers and laboratory vets regarding precautions to be taken to prevent infection in animals. Farmers and animal owners are advised to adhere to appropriate biosecurity, quarantine measures, hygiene and disinfection.

The New Indian Express 26 Jul 2024 7:13 am

High-Level Committee approves disaster mitigation, capacity building projects for states

NEW DELHI, July 25 : A High-Level Committee, under the chairmanship of Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday approved a number of disaster mitigation and capacity building projects for various states. The committee in todays meeting approved six project proposals for Telangana, Gujarat, Karnataka, West Bengal and Maharashtra at a total cost of Rs 2514.36 crore for Urban Flood Management in six metro cities Mumbai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad and Pune. The meeting of HLC comprising Finance Minister, Agriculture [] The post High-Level Committee approves disaster mitigation, capacity building projects for states appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 26 Jul 2024 6:00 am

All schools and colleges closed today

The Times of India 26 Jul 2024 5:22 am

Court confirms anticipatory bail to IAS trainees father

The Times of India 26 Jul 2024 5:20 am

Pune railway station to get prepaid auto stand again

The Times of India 26 Jul 2024 5:18 am

Bus and train services hit; flight schedule mostly normal

The Times of India 26 Jul 2024 5:17 am

Waterlogging woes in Kalyaninagar and Vimannagar

The Times of India 26 Jul 2024 5:16 am

Tree falls across city: 100 & counting keep fire dept busy

The Times of India 26 Jul 2024 5:15 am

Two trapped in Lavasa house after landslide

The Times of India 26 Jul 2024 5:07 am

One dead in Tamhini

The Times of India 26 Jul 2024 5:06 am

Power outages & voltage fluctuations spark outrage

The Times of India 26 Jul 2024 5:04 am

Techie loses 5L to online parcel fraud

The Times of India 26 Jul 2024 4:56 am

Metro turns out to be lifeline for rain-soaked city

The Times of India 26 Jul 2024 4:46 am

Several trains to Pune cancelled

The Times of India 26 Jul 2024 4:28 am

Experts Locate Driver Missing Landslide

Mangaluru: Experts have pinpointed the likely location of the truck and its driver from Kerala, missing since the July 16 landslide on National Highway 66 in Shiruru. Using technical expertise and human efforts, it is inferred that the truck is under the debris in the Gangavali River, about 60 meters from National Highway 66. The landslide resulted in the disappearance of at least 11 people. So far, eight bodies have been recovered, but three individuals, including Arjun from Kerala, and his truck, are still missing. The strong current in the river poses a significant challenge to the retrieval efforts. A special search operation, including the use of drones, was conducted on Thursday to locate the truck and the missing persons. Experts felt that four metal objects might have landed in the river due to the landslide- roadside railings, an electric tower, the truck, and part of a tanker. We conducted a drone survey. One spot showed a strong metallic signature but the RF signature was not very strong. A second spot downstream exhibited a significant RF signature, suggesting it might be the truck's location. We will geo-tag the spot and provide coordinates to the district administration, explained Major General (Retd) Indrabalan, who is assisting at the request of the administration. Wooden logs from Arjuns truck were found about 500 meters downstream, supporting the theory that the truck is submerged nearby. The truck is believed to be at a depth of 10 meters. Deputy Commissioner Lakshmi Priya stated that the district administration is expected to receive the exact coordinates by Friday morning. This will help in confirming the truck's location. The next challenge is its retrieval. The river current is extremely strong. We will consult with Navy experts, and if the weather permits, we will continue the operation. Meanwhile, MLA Sathish Sail, who has been supporting the operation from the beginning, assured that all possible efforts would be made to find the three missing individuals. Karnataka Revenue Minister Krishna Byre Gowda posted an update about the search operation on his X account. Joint operations continued by the Army, Navy, Coast Guard, NDRF and SDRF. Ariel Search was done in the river and sea by Coast Guard Helicopter. Search was done along the riverbed through GPR. Search for missing persons was done by NDRF through mechanized boats. Operations were done in the river this morning with a Ferromagnetic Locator provided by CME Pune. Three distinct spots were identified. Focus is on locating the cabin of the truck to provide a decision point for the divers. The diving team dropped the sinker every hour but it did not hold due to strong currents which prevented diving, he posted.

Deccan Chronicle 26 Jul 2024 12:19 am

Five dead, 2192 relocated as rains pound Pune district

The Indian Express 25 Jul 2024 10:50 pm

Heavy rain leaves six dead, 12 injured across Maharashtra

Three feared trapped after landslip in Lavasa; CM says ready to airlift people in Pune as downpour claims four lives; Since May 15, 94 people have died due monsoon-related incidents in the State

The Hindu 25 Jul 2024 10:43 pm

Pune Rains: Shivajinagar sees 3rd highest 24-hour rainfall in July in 66 years

The highest 24-hour July rainfall in Shivajinagar in central Pune was recorded on July 19, 1958 at at 130.4 mm, followed by 117.9 mm on July 27, 1967

Mid Day 25 Jul 2024 10:33 pm

Schools, colleges to remain closed on Friday in Pune, PCMC amidst downpour

Due to heavy rain warnings, schools and colleges in several Pune districts are closed. However, school staff must report for duty to assist in disaster management. The decision follows concerns about late communication of a previous closure.

The Times of India 25 Jul 2024 10:13 pm

Schools shut on July 26 in Thane, Kalyan-Dombivali, Navi Mumbai, Raigad and Pune

In view of heavy rainfall alerts in districts of Thane, Navi Mumbai, Raigad, Pune and Kalyan-Dombivali, schools have been declared shut on July 26

Mid Day 25 Jul 2024 9:33 pm