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World Population Day is observed every year on July 11 in order to raise awareness about the global population issues, including population control and raising a healthy generation. The day was earmarked in 1989 by the then-Governing Council of the United Nations Development Programme. On July 11, 1990, the day was first observed in more […]
The wash-out due to heavy rains on July 11 flooded the railway tracks and roads between several routes. It has led to train cancellations and delays, and the authorities have closed the rail tracks. Bhupendra Patel, Gujarat Chief Minister, assessed Gujarat’s monsoon situation as he travelled from Rajkot to Gandhinagar. He also took stock of […]
A binge at McDonald’s or any fast-food outlet seems almost incomplete without the iconic French Fries but that is the current reality in Russia. McDonald’s decided to sell its franchises in Russia to businessman Alexander Govor in the aftermath of the country’s invasion of Ukraine. The brand was re-invented as Vkusno i Tochka (which translates […]
On Sunday, July 10, rains lashed many cities including Ahmedabad, Surat, Navsari, Nadiad, Valsad, Bharuch, and so on. On average, Gujarat has received a total of 12 inches of rain in the last 24 hours. Traffic was badly affected due to waterlogging in several parts of the city. The state has received 36% rainfall so […]
A century-old, 3,800-tonne building in Shanghai was lifted off the ground in its entirety and relocated with the help of technology, dubbed the “walking machine.” The building was moved back to its original position on July 8, as part of a renovation project. It’s the largest and heaviest masonry structure transportation project in the city. […]
The hike in lending rates and lowering of credit cost is likely to result in banks reporting a significant rise in net interest income (NII) and profits year-on-year (YoY) in the quarter ended June 2022 (Q1FY23), experts believe. In other words, loan growth, higher margins and lower costs will affect the profit of the banks […]
Torrential rains are currently lashing Central and South Gujarat, and this is expected to continue for the next five days. India Meteorological Department forecasts heavy rains in the region until at least July 15. It is believed that Bhavnagar, Junagadh, and Porbandar districts of Saurashtra would be among the worst affected. Heavy rains are also […]
YouTuber Gaurav Taneja, who was arrested by Noida police on Saturday after his birthday bash resulted in chaos, has finally issued a statement along with his wife Ritu Rathee. In the statement, the couple has claimed that they had taken all the necessary permissions to host the party at Noida Metro station. They have also […]
“He’s a bit of a god, I’m not going to lie,” 27-year-old Australian Nick Kyrgios said after the champion Serbian beat him in the famed centre court at Wimbledon in a 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 7-6(3) victory to lift the coveted grass-court title for the fourth time consecutively. The taciturn Novak Djokovic, who could not play […]
It seems that the Goddess Kali controversy is not going to die down anytime soon. Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra has now targeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while calling out Amit Malviya. Without naming either of them, Moitra has said that the one who is responsible for spreading trolls should inform his higher-ups to not […]
Traffic is badly affected due to waterlogging in several parts of Ahmedabad as the city witnessed heavy downpour on Sunday evening. Many areas like Shyamal Cross Roads, Prahladnagar Corporate Road, Ranip, Juhapura and other parts of the city witnessed waterlogging. Internal roads of the city witnessed lake-like scenes. The vehicular movement is still affected in […]
The Police in Barwani, in the BJP-ruled Madhya Pradesh, has registered a case of misuse of funds on the founder member of “Narmada Bachao Aandolan” and noted activist for the right of the tribals and underprivileged, Medha Patkar. The FIR is registered based on a complaint by one Pritamraj Badole, a resident of Temla Bujurg […]
Ahmedabad on Sunday was hit by heavy rains with thunderstorms in the evening after a spell of high temperature in the city. Waterlogging situation was witnessed in many parts of the city and the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) was forced to shutdown the underpasses of the city due to it. As many as eight gates […]
Registering almost the same number of positive Covid-19 cases as on Saturday, Ahmedabad reported 255 positive cases in the last 24 hours on Sunday. With this, the active caseload on the city reached 1,732 cases in the last 24 hours. Gujarat reported a decrease of around 18 per cent in the daily positive Covid-19 cases […]
Rumour mills remained in full flow the whole day today as Goa Congress party’s 11 MLAs were found together in a Hotel on the eve of the monsoon session of the Assembly. The prospects of an encore of the Shiv Sena drama played out a few days ago was not lost on anyone observing. Congress […]
Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IITGN) conducted an advanced training programme for senior officers/engineers of the state electricity companies from June 27 to July 8, 2022. This program was done in collaboration with Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL) and Gujarat Energy Training & Research Institute (GETRI). A valedictory session of this two-week residential training […]
Ji Ji Vara Dam in Charkala village in Dwarka has suffered a leakage and this could cause serious damage to crops in the surrounding areas. Local sources say that more than 150 farmers could be affected due to this. Currently, several districts in Gujarat are dealing with heavy rains and flood-like situations. The dam has […]
Ahmedabad Urban Development Authority (AUDA), in its annual report for 2021-22, said that it received 398 online applications for approval of development plans for buildings with a maximum height of 15 metres. The urban planning agency approved 206 plans and canceled 180 applications. In the same period, it received 148 applications in person for approval […]
Amdavad’s Madhish Parikh has been conferred with the UK-based Points of Light meritorious recognition for his foundation’s crusade in helping the needy during the pandemic. With community service his raison d’etre, Amdavadi Madhish Parikh never needed any crisis to set up “Elixir Foundation” in 2015. The 32-year-old spearheads this socially conscious group of young volunteers and Presidential […]
