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Dheeraj Bengrut

Dheeraj Bengrut

Dheeraj Bengrut is a Principal Correspondent with Hindustan Times, Pune, with over 15 years of experience in journalism. He covers transport, infrastructure, urban development and civic governance, with a focus on public policy and citizen-centric issues. His reporting spans railways, aviation, roads, public transport and major infrastructure projects across Maharashtra.

Articles by Dheeraj Bengrut

MNGL warns 6,400 housing societies over PNG switch

Chandigarh, India, July 24, 2018 : PNG gas pipeline installed in Progressive enclave sector 50 Chandigarh on Tuesday, July 24, 2018 Photo by Karun Sharma/Hindustan times

Updated on Jul 13, 2026 02:55 IST

Train cancellations boost MSRTC bus services between Pune and Mumbai

Train cancellations boost MSRTC bus services between Pune and Mumbai

Updated on Jul 11, 2026 02:51 IST

Chakan flooding disrupts highway, industries

Chakan flooding disrupts highway, industries

Updated on Jul 7, 2026 03:46 IST

Landslide in Ghat section derails Pune-Mumbai rail traffic

The disruption led to the cancellation of 26 trains, diversion of 47 services, short-termination of 19 trains, short-origination of 15 trains, rescheduling of three trains, and rescheduling plus diversion of six other trains. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Updated on Jul 7, 2026 03:43 IST

Pune EV registrations surge 39% in H1 2026

The figure also exceeds the 14,809 EVs registered in the first half of 2024, indicating sustained growth in electric mobility. (FILE)

Updated on Jul 6, 2026 03:02 IST

Pune ZP plans first-ever sports academy for rural talent

Pune ZP has decided to establish its first-ever sports academy (Krida Prabodhini) to provide rural talent with international-standard coaching and modern sports facilities under one roof. ((PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))

Updated on Jul 5, 2026 03:13 IST

Pune RTO cracks down on vehicles without HSRP

Vehicle owners found without HSRP plates are fined <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>1,000 each under the provisions of the Motor Vehicles Act. (HT)

Updated on Jul 5, 2026 02:51 IST

No evidence E20 fuel is damaging vehicles: ARAI

Speaking at ARAI’s headquarters in Pune, director Reji Mathai on Saturday said authorised service centres of automobile manufacturers have not reported any significant increase in serious complaints linked to E20 fuel. (HT PHOTO)

Updated on Jul 5, 2026 02:40 IST

Over 62.8 lakh register for NCMC ahead of Aug 1 deadline

MSRTC’s NCMC project has gathered momentum with over 62.86 lakh passengers registering for the smart card and more than 35.52 lakh cards already activated. ((PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))

Updated on Jul 3, 2026 03:21 IST

Family disputes, not opposition, delay final stretch of Purandar airport land acquisition

Family disputes, not opposition, delay final stretch of Purandar airport land acquisition

Updated on Jul 3, 2026 02:58 IST

States issues one-month ultimatum to MSRTC officials to generate revenue

States issues one-month ultimatum to MSRTC officials to generate revenue

Updated on Jun 30, 2026 01:30 IST

Special teams formed for 30 black spots safety audit in Pune

New Delhi, India - July 06, 2023: Spot of accident where three people were killed and eight others sustained injuries after a van collided with a DTC bus on the flyover near Loni Gol Chakkar in northeast Delhi’s Jyoti Nagar in New Delhi on Thursday, July 6, 2023.(HT PHOTO)

Updated on Jun 29, 2026 01:24 IST

Painfully slow widening of Palkhi Marg chokes Wadaki, Phursungi

Now many avoid coming because of the traffic and poor road conditions. (MAHENDRA KOLHE/ HT)

Updated on Jun 28, 2026 23:56 IST

Kulkarni alleges party MLA stopped her from sitting in front row at Maratha event

MP Medha Kulkarni on Friday alleged that her party MLA prevented her from sitting in front row during a students’ felicitation function held for successful Maratha candidates as she is a Brahmin. (HT)

Updated on Jun 26, 2026 23:36 IST

Don’t use students for business, CM warns coaching institutes

Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis during the felicitation ceremony of the students and parents for their achievements in UPSC, MPSC and other programmes, in Pune on Friday. Fadnavis said that private coaching institutes should not treat students as a source of commercial gain, but focus on mentoring aspirants. (ANI)

Updated on Jun 26, 2026 23:18 IST

₹22-crore bus terminal coming up behind Swargate metro station

Officials believe the project will also help reduce traffic congestion at the busy Swargate junction by streamlining bus operations and reducing roadside crowding. (FILE)

Updated on Jun 24, 2026 24:52 IST

Pune's Dive ghat sees 2-hour traffic halt as road-widening project work begins

NHAI has begun taking regular traffic blocks in the ghat section to facilitate controlled blasting and crushing of rocky hill portions for road-widening project at Dive ghat for Palkhi marg project. (HT)

Updated on Jun 24, 2026 08:05 IST

Purandar airport land acquisition: Collector to camp at Saswad every Monday to clear compensation hurdles

Purandar airport land acquisition: Collector to camp at Saswad every Monday to clear compensation hurdles

Updated on Jun 22, 2026 23:22 IST

PMC starts demolition of old structures at Bhawani Peth temple

This year, the Palkhi will begin on July 7, and Sant Dnyaneshwar Maharaj Palkhi will halt at the temple on July 9 and 10 in Pune. (MAHENDRA KOLHE/ HT)

Updated on Jun 22, 2026 22:54 IST

Contractor-run electric buses face sharp breakdown spike

The increasing frequency of breakdowns has disrupted daily commuting for thousands of passengers. (FILE)

Updated on Jun 21, 2026 23:26 IST

Collector to review delays in compensation at camp on June 22

In a bid to expedite distribution of compensation to farmers affected by Purandar airport project, a special camp has been organised on June 22 under the chairmanship of Pune district collector Jitendra Dudi. (HT FILE)

Updated on Jun 20, 2026 23:56 IST

Biomedical waste dumped across Katraj Ghat forest prompts cleanliness drive

Mechanised cleaning operations in Katraj Ghat will begin on June 20, followed by citizen-driven cleanliness drive on June 21, wherein nearly 500 volunteers are expected to participate. (HT)

Updated on Jun 19, 2026 17:27 IST

PMPML to introduce ‘Facial recognition’ attendance system soon

Pune, India - Dec. 3, 2022: PMPML bus stops on road causes traffic chaos at Katraj junction (Nadeem Inamdar story) in Pune, India, on Saturday, December 3, 2022. (Photo by Ravindra Joshi/HT k PHOTO)

Updated on Jun 18, 2026 23:58 IST

PMPML plans mini buses for narrow roads, seeks land at 49 locations for depots

Pune, India - April 3, 2021: PMPML parked at BRT Satara road in Pune, India, on Saturday, April 3, 2021. (Photo by Rahul Raut/HT PHOTO)

Updated on Jun 18, 2026 23:50 IST

Pune railway capacity to double in 3 years: Vaishnaw

Union railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Wednesday unveiled an ambitious roadmap to transform Pune into a major railway hub. (MAHENDRA KOLHE/HT)

Updated on Jun 18, 2026 02:12 IST

Pune-Nashik rail link: Revised alignment finalised, DPR ready, says Vaishnaw

Union railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced that DPR for revised Pune–Nashik railway corridor has been completed and railways will proceed with the new alignment. (MAHENDRA KOLHE/HT)

Updated on Jun 18, 2026 02:08 IST

No shutdown of Pune Akashvani unit: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Centre has clarified that there is no proposal to shut down Pune Akashvani News Division, putting to rest speculation triggered by recent media reports. The announcement came from minister for information & broadcasting Ashwini Vaishnaw (L) after meeting Pune MP Murlidhar Mohol. (HT)

Updated on Jun 18, 2026 01:48 IST

Fadnavis proposes freight rail corridor linking JNPT, Vadhvan ports with Expressway

Fadnavis proposes freight rail corridor linking JNPT, Vadhvan ports with Expressway

Updated on Jun 17, 2026 22:46 IST

State plans expansion of RTO network across Maharashtra

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Updated on Jun 16, 2026 23:58 IST

Buried in stone, preserved through time: Archaeologists discover centuries-old copper plates at Ashtavinayak temple

Buried in stone, preserved through time: Archaeologists discover centuries-old copper plates at Ashtavinayak temple

Updated on Jun 16, 2026 23:56 IST

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