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Panoramic monsoon view of Matheran with lush green hills, mist-covered valleys, waterfalls, the famous toy train and dense forest in the Western Ghats.

10 Reasons Why Matheran, Asia’s Only Car-Free Hill Station, Is the Perfect Monsoon Escape in 2026

Punenow Bureau June 23, 2026

The first heavy showers of the season change Matheran in ways that are difficult to...

A wide landscape view on a rainy, overcast day in Pune. In the foreground, a wet, dark asphalt road curves along a green hillside. Below, a misty valley reveals industrial or residential buildings with white rooftops surrounded by lush green trees and fields. The entire scene is shrouded under a heavy, grey, monsoon sky with visible raindrops blurring the frame, capturing a fresh and gloomy monsoon atmosphere.

IMD Declares Arrival of Monsoon in Pune, Ending a Record-Breaking Dry Spell

Punenow Bureau June 22, 2026

Pune, June 22, 2026: After a delay of 14 days, monsoon has finally arrived in...

A collage of four panels documenting a massive cleanliness drive in Katraj Ghat, Pune. The main, large panel on the right shows volunteers, workers, and Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) staff actively cleaning a forested, hilly area. Several individuals are using brooms to sweep the dry ground, while others bag trash next to a green municipal waste collection vehicle. The top-left and bottom-left panels display large, towering heaps of hazardous and mixed plastic waste dumped along the hillsides. The middle-left panel shows a group of local citizens, volunteers, and officials inspecting the site and coordinating the cleanup effort. A geotag overlay at the bottom lists the location details, confirming the environmental action taken to remove tons of waste.

Pune: Students and Volunteers Join Hands with PMC to Remove 50 Tons of Hazardous Waste from Katraj Ghat

Punenow Bureau June 22, 2026

Pune, June 22, 2026: The pristine forest of Katraj Ghat had no longer remained pristine...

A person standing on the side of a highway next to a white car with its trunk open, holding a spare tire with a black and silver alloy wheel rim, illustrating a vehicle breakdown or puncture repair situation.

NHAI Orders Setting Up Puncture and Vehicle Repair Facilities Along National Highways to Enhance Safety and Avoid Delays

Punenow Bureau June 22, 2026

The stranded family on a midnight highway and the logistics operator tracking a delayed multi-million...

A wide-angle shot of Pune skyline, taken from a tall building. There are dark rain clouds gathering over city's skyline, including buildings and hills.

Pune Weather: City Gets Rain, Monsoon Expected in 48 Hours; IMD Sounds Yellow Alert for Storms

Punenow Bureau June 22, 2026

Pune, June 21, 2026: Although the city got showers and thunderstorms on Sunday evening, bringing...

A zoomed-in screenshot captured from a video shot by a tourist in Lonavala's Shivling Point showing Mumbai's skyline being visible from such a distance after the rains cleaned the air of all pollutants and dust.

Brief Rains Improved Air Quality So Much That People Could See Mumbai Skyline from Lonavala

Punenow Bureau June 22, 2026

Pune/Lonavala, June 22, 2026: Thunderstorm and heavy rain on Sunday, June 21, brought not only...

An image of a Indian Railway train being pulled by an electric locomotive at high speed and a small circular inset with text inside, reading - Booking Started 21.06.2026.

Pune-Sainagar Shirdi Daily Train Service Starts From June 22

Punenow Bureau June 21, 2026

Pune, June 21, 2026: Central Railway has announced that the daily train service of Pune-Sainagar...

A wide angle photo of rain falling over the plains and distant hills of Hinjawadi Pune.

Pune: Hinjawadi Receives First Rain of the Season

Punenow Bureau June 21, 2026

Parched landscape and clear blue skies with relentless sun may be a thing of the...

A side-by-side collage of two images of the Karad flyover, one from the left and other other from the right.

Pune: Karad Flyover Opens to Light Traffic on Pune-Bengaluru Highway

Punenow Bureau June 21, 2026

Pune, June 21, 2026: If you have ever traveled towards Kolhapur/Bengaluru from Pune then you...

A collage of two side by side photos showing raindrops falling on the road in Tamhini Ghat near Pune.

First Rain in Pune: Tamhini Ghat Witnesses Heavy Rain

Punenow Bureau June 21, 2026

Pune, June 21, 2026: As the city scorches and look up to the sky with...

A collage of two photos. On the left is a photo of an aircraft taking off from a runway as seen from the front in the backdrop of sun hiding behind golden clouds. On the right is the map of an area of Pune showing the relative locations of Lohegaon and Purandar airports.

Pune Airport: Land Acquisition for the Upcoming Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj Airport Crosses 75 Percent Mark

Punenow Bureau June 21, 2026

Pune, June 21, 2026: The upcoming Chattrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, widely known as Purandar Airport, received...

A wide image of a terrace of a building in Pune with dark rain clouds forming in the background.

Pune Weather: Relief in Sight, Light Rain and Thunderstorm From Tuesday

Punenow Bureau June 21, 2026

Pune, June 21, 2026: After almost 12-14 days of delay, some weather activity is on...

A couple sitting on a cozy living room sofa, viewed from behind, watching a large smart TV screen displaying a streaming interface titled "New Releases This Week." The television showcases a banner for the movie "Crew" alongside trending titles like "Gullak 4," "Panchayat Season 3," "The Great Indian Kapil Show," "Maharani 3," and "Aspirants Season 2." Popular app icons including Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+ Hotstar, Apple TV, SonyLIV, ZEE5, YouTube, and JioCinema are visible at the bottom. A large glass bowl of popcorn sits on the wooden coffee table in front of them, and the man holds a TV remote control.

OTT Releases This Week: Drishyam 3 to Thukra Ke Mera Pyaar S2; Your Ultimate Guide to Weekend Binge

Punenow Bureau June 20, 2026

Cancel your weekend plans because India’s digital streaming platforms are serving up one of the...

An outdoor metal faucet dripping a narrow stream of water with a soft-focus green backdrop, representing the water cut and shortage in the PCMC area.

Pune: PCMC Imposes Additional 15% Water Cut as Pawana Dam Storage Drops to 19%

Punenow Bureau June 20, 2026

Pune, June 20, 2026: Pimpri Chinchwad residents will face a further reduction in water supply...

Monsoon Likely to Advance Further in Maharashtra From June 23

Punenow Bureau June 20, 2026

After nearly two weeks of frustrating inactivity, there is finally some good news for Maharashtra...

Punenow Bureau

10 Reasons Why Matheran, Asia’s Only Car-Free Hill Station, Is the Perfect Monsoon Escape in 2026

IMD Declares Arrival of Monsoon in Pune, Ending a Record-Breaking Dry Spell

Pune: Students and Volunteers Join Hands with PMC to Remove 50 Tons of Hazardous Waste from Katraj Ghat

NHAI Orders Setting Up Puncture and Vehicle Repair Facilities Along National Highways to Enhance Safety and Avoid Delays

Pune Weather: City Gets Rain, Monsoon Expected in 48 Hours; IMD Sounds Yellow Alert for Storms

Brief Rains Improved Air Quality So Much That People Could See Mumbai Skyline from Lonavala

Pune-Sainagar Shirdi Daily Train Service Starts From June 22

Pune: Hinjawadi Receives First Rain of the Season

Pune: Karad Flyover Opens to Light Traffic on Pune-Bengaluru Highway

First Rain in Pune: Tamhini Ghat Witnesses Heavy Rain

Pune Airport: Land Acquisition for the Upcoming Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj Airport Crosses 75 Percent Mark

Pune Weather: Relief in Sight, Light Rain and Thunderstorm From Tuesday

OTT Releases This Week: Drishyam 3 to Thukra Ke Mera Pyaar S2; Your Ultimate Guide to Weekend Binge

Pune: PCMC Imposes Additional 15% Water Cut as Pawana Dam Storage Drops to 19%

Monsoon Likely to Advance Further in Maharashtra From June 23

Supriya Sule Urges Government to Allow Work From Home for IT Employees Amid Heavy Rain

Going to Mahabaleshwar? Check Bans and Restrictions at Tourist Spots Due to Rains

Ashadhi Wari 2026: Information on Route Closures, Diversions, and Alternate Roads in Pune

Mumbai–Pune Train Services Severely Affected After Karjat–Lonavala Landslide; 41 Trains Cancelled, 59 Diverted

Pune Rains to Reduce From Tomorrow as IMD Withdraws Alerts for City; Ghats Remain Under Red Alert

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