Varad Bhatkhande | Journalist

Sub-Editor & Reporter,
The Free Press Journal, Pune
Posts made here contain personal views.

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@madrasmail there are solutions. authorities need to do better...

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Just 5-10 minutes of rain. Not even peak monsoon. And Hinjawadi was flooded again.

Every year it's the same story. Every year it's a blame game between PMRDA, MIDC, Gram Panchayat, PWD & others.

If 10 minutes of rain can cripple Pune's IT hub, what happens in peak Monsoon?

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@jungbahadu40808 Noted.

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@nitipune007 https://t.co/WTb2wp8JI0

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The interior of the new metro train showcases key differences compared to the trains on the two existing Pune lines. Notably, the train will be operated entirely by women, a decision made by the developers to promote gender diversity. Here are some visuals for everyone to see.

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@mailsudhansu do check my other tweets...

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Pune Metro Line 3 Nears Launch: Here's All You Need To Know About Route, Stations, Travel Time & Key Features

https://t.co/gmrFPVURRi

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Since yday, I've been looking at the traffic patterns in Hinjawadi. More than 60% vehicles entering the area pass through Bhumkar Chowk or Bhujbal Chowk. That means traffic is coming from PCMC, not Pune. I'm uncertain whether the metro will truly reduce traffic when it starts.

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This story might help people be more lenient with delays. There are actually six unique aspects to the project. It just needs a starting point.

https://t.co/2PL3nBMvTE

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The new Pune metro line connecting Hinjawadi and Shivajinagar is going to be the talk of the town for coming days. I have written a story about it where one can find every bit of information available until now about it. Please do give it a read.

https://t.co/vFGTdJjjJB

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@NoDebateNo1 😂

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The Hinjawadi Metro is full of innovations and new tech, but it needs to be started now! Please just give us a start date and stop beating around the bush.

As the metro briefs reporters on Thursday, this is the traffic situation on the Katraj Dehu Road bypass near Wakad.

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@secane50 According to PITCMRL officials, the project is over 96% complete...

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@mailsudhansu PITCMRL is currently considering these issues, and discussions are underway with PMPML and the gig workers union regarding a feeder service. Additionally, some station parking is planned. Efforts are also being made to secure land. As journalists, we have conveyed the problems.

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@vasudevg I did a story on this. You can read it to understand. I'm posting a link below:

https://t.co/2PL3nBMvTE

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PITCMRL says Pune Metro Line 3 was delayed by unexpected engineering challenges, construction in densely populated areas, labor shortages, supply chain disruptions, and pending station works. "There were many unexpected issues," said PITCMRL CEO Anil Kumar Saini.

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The new Pune Metro line, connecting Shivajinagar and Hinjawadi, will have a ticket system similar to the existing two lines. Furthermore, the current popular Pune Metro app will also be used for tickets on this new line.

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Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar: Doctor & Nurse Booked After Scuffle Outside Operation Theatre At PHC

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In over three years of journalism, I’ve written thousands of stories -- but never something this personal.

This time, I wrote about football. My first such piece, and hopefully the first of many. Pls give it a read.

https://t.co/nInO8J7EdW

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A satirical poster displayed during a protest organised by the CJP at SPPU on Thursday drew significant attention from students and onlookers. The poster read, “Dear NTA, Please Use Condoms,” taking a dig at the NTA over repeated examination paper leak controversies.