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Time of India
2 days ago
- Time of India
President's police medal for Bhor SDPO and other Pune officers for meritorious service
Pune: The central govt on the eve of the Independence Day announced the name of Pimpri Chinchwad police's former assistant commissioner of police Rajendrasingh Gour, currently posted with Pune rural police, as one of the recipients of the President's Police Medal. Other recipients of medals for meritorious service are Pune police's assistant sub-inspector Sanjay Kshirsat, three Pune fire brigade personnel — Subhash Jadhav, Chhagan More, and Ramchandra Gosavi, State Reserve Police Force's Group 1 assistant commandant Ramesh Vhetkar, and group VIII inspector Oharsingh Patole. Pune rural police's Baramati sub divisional police officer (SDPO) Sudarshan Rathod, Daund division's SDPO Bapurao Dadas, Shirur police inspector Sandesh Kenjale, control room inspector Kishore Dhumal, Baramati city police inspector Satish Raut, and Shirur police sub-inspector Hanumant Nakhate will receive state director general of police insignia medal for carrying out operations against Naxalites while on deputation in Gondia. You Can Also Check: Pune AQI | Weather in Pune | Bank Holidays in Pune | Public Holidays in Pune | Gold Rates Today in Pune | Silver Rates Today in Pune The state govt will conduct a programme in due course of time when these medals will be distributed. Gour, currently posted as SDPO Pune rural police, will receive the President's police Medal for the second time. Gour had earlier received the medal in 2018. He joined the state police force at the age of 22 after completing graduation. He was declared the best officer in the training given to police officers in Nashik. He is known for curbing crime rate in his previous postings and maintaining social and religious harmony. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Happy Independence Day wishes , messages , and quotes !
Time of India
25-07-2025
- Climate
- Time of India
Gadchiroli deluged, 40,000 villagers in Bhamragarh marooned
Nagpur: Torrential rains have isolated over 40,000 residents in Bhamragarh, a Maoist-hit taluka in Gadchiroli district, after the Parlakota river overflowed and submerged National Highway 130D and other key roads. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The district administration is now on high alert as the meteorological department has issued a 'red alert' for next 24 hours. As of Thursday noon, the region recorded 99.2mm of rainfall, with Tadgaon receiving up to 120mm even as a lightning strike killed a 58-year-old woman, who was working in the fields, and left another injured. "We anticipated this annual flood situation and had mitigation measures in place," said assistant collector and sub-divisional officer of Etapalli, Naman Goyal. Floodwaters have cut off several key routes, including Hemalkasa–Bhamragarh (NH-130D), Sironcha–Asarali–Jagdalpur (NH-63), Tadgaon–Damrancha, Aheri–Watara (SH-370), and the Halver–Kothi connecting road. With both Parlakota river and nearby nullahs like Bandiya and Watara overflowing, the old bridge in Bhamragarh is submerged and the new one remains under construction — leaving no viable crossing point. The isolation comes as the area struggles with Maoist-related challenges. District collector Avishyant Panda has mobilized State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) teams, along with State Reserve Police Force (SRPF) and CRPF units, to handle rescue operations. To address the crisis, assistant collector Goyal stated the district administration distributed over 300 essential rescue items, including life jackets, lifebuoys, ropes, stretchers, gumboots, umbrellas, torches, and rechargeable lights, prioritising remote villages for swift local response. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now "Twenty-six shelter homes have been set up, equipped with mats, tarpaulins, water tanks, first aid kits, bleaching powder, and daily essentials to support displaced residents," said Goyal. Special provisions, including dedicated shelters and rescue spaces, have been arranged for pregnant women to ensure access to timely medical care, Goyal told TOI. Traffic disruptions caused by waterlogging are being managed by static and mobile teams monitoring water levels and restricting vehicular movement. Motorboats have been deployed alongside rescue teams and Nagar Panchayat for emergency transport. Communication with isolated villages is being maintained via wireless and satellite phones, while dry ration kits and medical supplies are being coordinated. The administration is closely monitoring weather updates to mitigate further risks. Authorities have urged residents to avoid affected routes and are working relentlessly to restore connectivity and ensure safety. The combination of heavy rainfall, submerged infrastructure, and the region's volatile security situation has made this a complex crisis, with emergency teams on high alert to support the stranded population. Continuous water release of 3,024 cusecs from the Gosikhurd project on the Wainganga River has heightened flood risks. BOX BOX A devastating lightning strike in Manjegaon, Makepalli Mal, Chamorshi taluka claimed the life of a 52-year-old woman, Chandrakala Patar, while she was working in the fields around 5pm. In the same incident, Kashinath Vairagade, 58, sustained severe injuries and is being treated at the rural hospital in Gadchiroli.
Time of India
19-06-2025
- General
- Time of India
Pune Rural police to plant 10,000 saplings during palkhi
Pune: The Pune Rural police has decided to plant 10,000 saplings of local varieties along the palkhi route at police headquarters, police stations, open govt plots, palkhi halting spots, and other locations with the help of district forest officials. "We have already started the drive and planted 1,000 saplings at Pune and Baramati police headquarters," said Pune Rural SP Sandeep Singh Gill. "The decision was taken to plant saplings of neem, banyan and mango, among others under the state govt's Harit Wari (Green Wari) initiative," Gill said. "Constables and beat marshals, with the help of local villagers, will take care of the saplings," he said. Additional superintendents of police Ramesh Chopade and Ganesh Biradar distributed saplings to police stations across the district. On June 22, Pune Rural police will receive the palkhis of Sant Dnyaneshwar Maharaj and Sant Tukaram Maharaj at Zendewadi near Dive Ghat and Uruli Kanchan on Solapur highway. "We have identified the spots to plant the saplings. Our teams, along with district forest officials, will plant saplings on govt lands and at villages where palkhis take an overnight halt," Gill said. Bandobast for palkhis Pune Rural police will provide a bandobast of two additional SPs, 10 deputy SPs, 35 inspectors, 136 sub/assistant inspectors, and 1,624 police constables, along with various companies of the State Reserve Police Force (SRPF) for six days. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like One of the Most Successful Investors of All Time, Warren Buffett, Recommends: 5 Books for Turning... Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Click Here Undo The police have urged people not to climb the hills at Dive Ghat to watch the palkhi movement due to ongoing road work in the ghat section. Liquor, meat shops shut The two Palkhis will proceed towards Pandharpur from the two different highways. The district administration and the police stated that liquor and meat shops on Pune-Saswad road and Pune-Solapur road will remain shut during the procession. The shops will be allowed to open as both palkhis progress further. Traffic diversions Heavy vehicles heading towards Pune from the Solapur highway have been diverted to the Pune-Nagar highway, while the vehicles heading towards Pune from Baramati have been diverted to the Pune-Satara highway. Vehicles heading towards Mumbai from Solapur have been diverted towards Ahilyanagar, from where they can reach Ale Phata on Nashik highway. GPS to help police divert traffic The Pune city police have installed GPS on palkhis of Sant Dnyaneshwar Maharaj and Sant Tukaram Maharaj to monitor their live location and divert vehicular movement on the city roads accordingly. Motorists can plan their travel after tracking the live location of the palkhis on Pune: The Pune Rural police has decided to plant 10,000 saplings of local varieties along the palkhi route at police headquarters, police stations, open govt plots, palkhi halting spots, and other locations with the help of district forest officials. "We have already started the drive and planted 1,000 saplings at Pune and Baramati police headquarters," said Pune Rural SP Sandeep Singh Gill. "The decision was taken to plant saplings of neem, banyan and mango, among others under the state govt's Harit Wari (Green Wari) initiative," Gill said. "Constables and beat marshals, with the help of local villagers, will take care of the saplings," he said. Additional superintendents of police Ramesh Chopade and Ganesh Biradar distributed saplings to police stations across the district. On June 22, Pune Rural police will receive the palkhis of Sant Dnyaneshwar Maharaj and Sant Tukaram Maharaj at Zendewadi near Dive Ghat and Uruli Kanchan on Solapur highway. "We have identified the spots to plant the saplings. Our teams, along with district forest officials, will plant saplings on govt lands and at villages where palkhis take an overnight halt," Gill said. Bandobast for palkhis Pune Rural police will provide a bandobast of two additional SPs, 10 deputy SPs, 35 inspectors, 136 sub/assistant inspectors, and 1,624 police constables, along with various companies of the State Reserve Police Force (SRPF) for six days. The police have urged people not to climb the hills at Dive Ghat to watch the palkhi movement due to ongoing road work in the ghat section. Liquor, meat shops shut The two Palkhis will proceed towards Pandharpur from the two different highways. The district administration and the police stated that liquor and meat shops on Pune-Saswad road and Pune-Solapur road will remain shut during the procession. The shops will be allowed to open as both palkhis progress further. Traffic diversions Heavy vehicles heading towards Pune from the Solapur highway have been diverted to the Pune-Nagar highway, while the vehicles heading towards Pune from Baramati have been diverted to the Pune-Satara highway. Vehicles heading towards Mumbai from Solapur have been diverted towards Ahilyanagar, from where they can reach Ale Phata on Nashik highway. GPS to help police divert traffic The Pune city police have installed GPS on palkhis of Sant Dnyaneshwar Maharaj and Sant Tukaram Maharaj to monitor their live location and divert vehicular movement on the city roads accordingly. Motorists can plan their travel after tracking the live location of the palkhis on
