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In an unprecedented move, chemists in Kheda district, particularly in Nadiad city, have stopped selling cough syrups without a doctor’s prescription. This self-regulation follows a tragedy involving a fake Ayurvedic syrup that claimed five lives due to methanol poisoning in late 2023. Despite the peak season for flu and influenza-like illnesses (ILI), which typically increases […]
Aris Infra, a 3-year-old company operating in 30 cities across India, has launched a platform that uses Artificial Intelligence and Data Science to address a major challenge in the real estate sector – sourcing raw materials. The platform also offers credit to developers facing financial constraints. By streamlining the procurement process via their technology platform, […]
In an unprecedented move, the Gujarat Technological University (GTU) announced the syllabus for its Master’s of Engineering course on January 2, 2024, days after the semester exams concluded on December 30, 2023. This has left the students perplexed, questioning the validity of their exam preparation. The timing of the syllabus announcement has raised concerns about […]
In a shocking incident, over 25 tolas of jewellery worth Rs 14.25 lakh were reported stolen from a house in Anandnagar. The victim, Ranjan Gaikwad, a nurse residing in Shela, had stored the jewellery at her parents’ home in Gurukrupa Society, Anandnagar for safekeeping. The theft was discovered on Tuesday when Ranjan’s relative, Sharmila, found […]
Ahmedabad, a bustling city in the heart of Gujarat, is set to host a significant event on January 9. The city will witness a grand roadshow led by none other than Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who is fondly known by his initials, MBZ. The roadshow, as […]
Who says classical music concerts need to be serious affairs? The performances on the third day of the Saptak Musical Festival at Ahmedabad’s LD Arts College on Wednesday were delightfully entertaining, with the performers seemingly enjoying themselves as much as the audience. The first performance, featuring Pandit Puran Maharaj and Prashant Sharma in a tabla-pakhawaj […]
Gujarat will host its 10th edition of the biennial Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit (VGGS) in 2024, the event’s first in five years since 2019. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will open the three-day summit on January 10 and 12 in Gandhinagar. Twenty-eight nations and 14 organisations, including the UK, the UAE, and Australia, have confirmed their […]
The police have cracked down on a gang that was making fake Aadhaar cards, voter cards and birth-death certificates for people in Juhapura area of Ahmedabad for Rs. 200 to 2,000. A cyber crime team arrested a youth who was doing computer repairing – software work in Juhapura and found evidence of making fake documents […]
The state of Gujarat in India celebrates Makar Sankranti or Uttarayan on January 14 every year. This festival is marked by kite flying, which is a popular activity among people of all ages and backgrounds. They flock to their rooftops to enjoy the sight of colourful kites filling the sky or to participate in kite […]
Ecom Express, a leading provider of technology-driven logistics solutions, has created a new position of chief commercial officer at Ecom Express, and has hired Pankaj Singh, former founder of a proptech start-up – Multiliving Technologies, to fill the role from 4th January, 2024. Singh will be responsible for the company’s end-to-end procurement, including sourcing, spend […]
Standing Committee Chairman Devang Dani and other officials from the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) inspected electronic vehicle charging stations on Sunday. The city will soon have 12 EV charging stations in different locations. The inspection was part of a collaboration between AMC and MobiLane, a local start-up that aims to provide eco-friendly transportation solutions and […]
Starting as it does on January 1, the 13-day Saptak Music Festival has always given Ahmedabad’s denizens the option of starting off the New Year with something special. The 44th edition of Saptak, which began on Monday at LD Arts College, is dedicated to stalwarts Pandit Kumar Gandharwa and Ustad Amir Khan, whose garlanded photographs feature […]
A unique aqua therapy centre, the first of its kind in India, will be launched in Ahmedabad. This centre will provide free treatment to the poor and marginalized mentally challenged community. The centre will be situated in Navrangpura. The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) and NGO Madhuram Charitable Trust (MCT) are working together under a Public […]
In a unique initiative, the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation has decided to rename various projects in the city’s eastern wards of Odhav and Viratnagar, drawing inspiration from the epic Ramayana. The new names will reflect characters and places from this ancient text, infusing a sense of cultural heritage into the city’s landscape. Which area was given […]
A theft of 15 lakh rupees from a car parked in a building on AC Road in Naranpura of the city caused a stir on Saturday. The thieves broke the glass of the car belonging to a youth who runs an education immigration consultancy and took the money. According to the information available, Pragnesh Govani, […]
Ahmedabad’s Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International (SVPI) airport in Ahmedabad witnessed a 29% increase in the number of passengers traveling through the city airport in 2023. Data from Airports Authority of India (AAI) and the city airport operator showed that 1.11 crore passengers used the city airport from January 1 to December 15, compared to 86 […]
The Vibrant Ahmedabad Flower Show 2024, an annual event organized by the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) since 2013, was inaugurated by the Gujarat Chief Minister, Bhupendra Patel, today. The show will run from December 30, 2023, to January 15, 2024, at the Sabarmati Riverfront in the city. What to Expect at the Ahmedabad Flower Show […]
Ahmedabad Housewives’ problems have increased. The Gharghati(A women who do all the housework) of Orchid Elegance and Gala Marvela in South Bopal area of Ahmedabad have gone on strike. Around 110 Gharghati have gone on strike together. Ghatghati has been paid 800 rupees for one job. It has been demanded to increase this remuneration to […]
In Gujarat, the birthplace of Mahatma Gandhi, there has been a 58% increase in liquor permits issued on health grounds over the past three years, as per the data from the state’s prohibition and excise department. The data reveals that Ahmedabad district leads with the highest number of liquor permit holders, boasting 13,456 permits. Surat […]
In a bid to capture a sly thief, the police force from Ahmedabad, Gujarat, embarked on a journey to Madhya Pradesh. For two consecutive days, the officers went undercover, selling vegetables and balloons, all while keeping an eye out for the suspect. The moment the thief made his appearance, he was promptly captured. To catch […]
