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World Liver Day is observed on Friday, April 19, 2024. Experts say that it is poor lifestyle, especially eating habits, that has led to a rise in liver disease cases in the city. There has been a 30% increase in liver disease cases this year from last year. Some of the major causes for liver […]
In a complex international case, the Canadian authorities have arrested nine individuals, including some of Indian origin, in connection with a multi-million dollar gold and cash heist. The stolen cargo, comprising 6,600 bars of pure gold, weighing 400 kg, worth over $20 million and CAD 2.5 million in foreign currency, is touted to be Canada’s […]
The special judge for Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) cases, Gandhinagar, on Thursday sentenced accused Preeti Vijay Sahjwani, then senior manager, Indian Overseas Bank (IOB), Vastrapur branch, Ahmedabad to seven years imprisonment and a fine of Rs 15,06,50,000. The order was in a case related to offences of criminal breach of trust and forgery causing […]
The Congress has fielded five sitting legislators and seven former legislators in Gujarat, where it’s contesting 24 seats, while two seats have been given to its INDIA bloc partner, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). In the wake of a mass exodus of its leaders to the ruling BJP, the Opposition party is relying heavily on […]
If there is one quality that people need not just to succeed in life, but to survive, it is resilience. No one’s life is a dream in spite of what social media may portray. The quality that enables us to cope with life’s ups and downs with stoicism is resilience. Described below are some habits […]
After a few relatively cool days, the mercury soared on Wednesday to 42.2 degrees C leading to heat-related incidents. Ahmedabad was the seventh hottest in Gujarat while Amreli was at the top spot at 44 degrees C. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Thursday’s maximum temperature could be around 41 degrees C. However, an […]
At least four electronic voting machines (EVM) erroneously registered votes in favour of BJP during mock polling in Kerala’s Kasaragod, alleged agents of LDF and UDF candidates. Kasaragod Lok Sabha constituency’s LDF candidate and CPM leader MV Balakrishnan filed a complaint with District Collector Inbasekar K, designated as the District Election Officer, to look into […]
Gujarat is facing challenges due to the prolonged closure of Gujarat Agro Limited’s (GAL) Cargo Complex and the Red Sea crisis. Increased logistic hurdles and soaring air cargo tariffs have burdened exporters with a 40% rise in shipment costs.The GAL-run Air Cargo Complex, once a crucial channel for exporting about 1,500 MT of cargo per […]
In response to Union minister and former actress Smriti Irani’s recent claim about how she landed the role of ‘Tulsi’ in ‘Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi’, the show’s producer Ektaa Kapoor said her statement was untrue. In an interview, Smriti had claimed that an astrologer present in Ektaa’s office had recommended her for the […]
The voting for the high-octane Lok Sabha Elections is set to begin on Friday, April 19. The first phase of polling will be held in 102 of 534 parliamentary constituencies across 21 states on Friday. As per the Elections Commission’s schedule, the Lok Sabha polls will be held in seven phases. The results, to be […]
Indicating a robust trajectory for Gujarat pharmaceutical industry, the state State Food and Drug Control Administration (FDCA) issued 133 approvals – the highest in the country – for allopathic drug manufacturing plants in the state in the 2023-34 financial year.This marks a significant milestone, with record investment commitments exceeding Rs 10,000 crore, as many companies […]
Your European travel plans this year may get scuttled due to inordinate delays in the Schengen visa application process.Travellers initiating their visa application process as early as April are having to wait for two to three months to get their visa appointments scheduled. The situation is particularly true for those eyeing Scandinavian destinations, where stringent […]
A powerful earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.3 jolted southwestern Japan on Wednesday night, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS). Despite the quake’s strength, no tsunami warnings were issued and there have been no immediate reports of damage. The USGS located the epicentre of the earthquake in a channel that serves as a […]
Apart from vehicular pollution and induistrial gases, construction sites in Ahmedabad majorly contribute in adding to the pollition levels in the city.Adding 16% of the respirable particulate matter pollution, construction is the third largest source of dust in the city. Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) requires all construction sites, small or large, to install dust sensors […]
A firm that outsourced labourers to Essar Projects (India) Limited in Surat has alleged fraud to the tune of Rs 3.5 crore by the officials of the engineering and construction company.Surendra Modi, owner of the Surat-based labour outsourcing company, told police that he had been supplying labourers on contract to Essar Projects in Hazira since […]
A landmark gathering of public and private practitioners spanning the Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) spectrum, convened to share insights and experience play-based learning at Reliance Foundation’s Building Flourishing Futures conference. Held at the Dhirubhai Ambani International School (DAIS) in Mumbai, the conference brought together diverse practitioners from the ECCE system, academics and experts […]
An Indian-origin Google employee got a permanent residency in the US after a long nine-year wait.“After 3505 days in this country, I’m finally a ‘permanent resident’. I can travel without constantly having to worry about my visa stamp or my I-94 date or a million other things,” the X user wrote in a now-deleted post.In […]
Vehicles are liable to pay vehicle tax even if they are registered outside municipal limits, according to Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) sources. Now, the new rule that makes Aadhaar a mandatory document for vehicle registration is helping AMC gather data and crack down on owners defaulting on tax. Over the last two years, AMC has identified […]
Ten people were killed in an accident that took place on the Ahmedabad-Vadodara Express Highway near Nadiad. The incident happened when a car, en route from Vadodara to Ahmedabad, collided with the rear of a trailer. Eight victims died on the spot, while two others succumbed to their injuries while being transported to the hospital. […]
The approaching US presidential elections has changed the ground reality for illegal immigrants from India trying to enter the US. The US Border Patrol has become more vigilant leading to many illegal immigrants being caught and deported. In the last financial year, over 1,000 Indians, including 10 Gujaratis, were deported from the US. Since the […]
