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A cow slaughter case accused died in police custody, and his family has alleged custodial torture. According to the autopsy report, there are claims of suspected drug overdose, and after the accused’s death, his family and a group of 15–20 people staged a protest outside the police station. The incident has created tension in Gujarat’s […]
A shocking news incident has emerged from Ahmedabad, where a youth was allegedly killed by his fellow roommates. One might assume the reason was some rivalry or a major dispute, but no—the youth was reportedly killed for delaying in opening the door for his roommates. The victim, Hiren Solanki, was living in a PG located […]
A liquor case was registered in the vehicle’s name, and the accused was identified as a motorcycle. Yes, this strange incident was reported in Ahmedabad, where police were hunting to catch a bootlegger but ended up catching only his motorcycle. This incident happened near the Sabarmati riverbed close to old Vanzar village in Sarkhej. Based […]
A life sentence prisoner walked out of the central jail through the main gate. Yes, you read that right. As shocking as this sentence may seem, the exact same thing happened at Sabarmati Central Jail, located in Ahmedabad. This is said to be the first such incident in the jail’s history. The prisoner, Malde Parmar, […]
The summer weather in Gujarat is worsening day by day, with temperatures rising above normal. Along with that, the dry weather is making it harder for the people in Gujarat to cope with this extreme heat. Ahmedabad city, which has already crossed the 44-degree mark, could reach 45°C today, as per the weather department. As […]
Gujaratis are known to travel abroad and settle in countries like the UK, the US, and others. Among them, one Gujarati is now behind bars in a US jail. He has been sentenced to 12 years in prison in June 2025 for allegedly attempting fraud against an elderly American man. Nirav Patel, a resident of […]
Cricket in India is not just a game; it is considered an emotion of the nation. From the elderly to youngsters, and from adults to children, everyone loves to play and watch cricket. Amid this craze, the IPL (Indian Premier League) has become one of the most popular tournaments among sports lovers, especially cricket fans. […]
Ahmedabad Crime Branch has cracked a sensational 2021 cold case murder from Raipur in Chhattisgarh, arresting a fugitive involved in a brutal contract-killing-turned-robbery case that had remained undetected for years. The crime was originally registered under the jurisdiction of Tikrapara Police Station in Raipur. The case relates to the murder of Shakuntala Yadav, widow of […]
A seminar meant to celebrate Ahmedabad’s UNESCO World Heritage City status turned into something else entirely. Homeowners arrived with questions. Officials arrived with assurances. The two sides spent much of the afternoon talking past each other. The seminar on heritage management, held on Thursday, was the first consultation of its kind organised by the Ahmedabad […]
A new report by Toxic Links, an Indian environmental research and advocacy organisation based in New Delhi, in collaboration with the Environmental Defense Fund, a global non-profit headquartered in New York, has raised the alarm that Sabarmati is one of five rivers across India found to contain unacceptable levels of nonylphenol (NP), a chemical linked to “exposure […]
500 poor patients exploited in what was was to be 25-year trial period. In an unprecedented scandal involving politicians, pharmaceutical companies, and a leading government hospital, a massive clinical trial scam has come to light in Gujarat. Over 500 poor patients were unknowingly subjected to unauthorised and illegal medical trials. At the heart of the […]
The Ahmedabad Chapter of the Public Relations Society of India (PRSI) held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) for the fiscal year 2024-25 at the Ahmedabad Management Association (AMA) on Friday. The meeting was attended by more than 50% members of the association. Following consensus among members regarding the new leadership structure with Vicky Shah, Founder […]
A major development near the Narendra Modi Stadium at Motera signifies the intense preparations for the 2036 Olympic Games. According to a news report, roughly 650 acres of land, home to three ashrams—including the controversial Sant Shree Asaram Ashram—will be acquired for the creation of the Sardar Patel Sports Enclave, Olympic Village, and state-of-the-art sports […]
A local court in Ahmedabad has sentenced Imran Sharif Sheikh Moshin, also known as Bakra Farid Sheikh, to seven years in prison for cow slaughter. The ruling was announced on Monday and welcomed by Minister of State for Home Harsh Sanghavi, who described it as a “historic decision”. Sanghavi took to social media to express […]
The Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation (GMRC) has announced an extension of metro train service timings in Ahmedabad on five days to accommodate spectators attending the upcoming IPL 2025 day-night cricket matches at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium. The matches are scheduled for March 25, March 29, April 9, May 2, and May 14, 2025. Currently, […]
Rajya Sabha MP and Gujarat Congress president Shaktisinh Gohil has accused SVP Hospital in Ahmedabad of fraudulent billing practices involving patients using Ayushman cards. He alleged that patients were charged for treatments and medicines that were not administered and demanded a judicial inquiry into the matter. On Friday, Gohil addressed a press conference highlighting concerns […]
The Ahmedabad Crime Branch has arrested a domestic help accused of stealing valuables worth Rs 93.08 lakh from a residence in the Paldi area. The arrest followed an intensive investigation that combined technical surveillance and human intelligence inputs. The theft took place on February 22 at House No 04 in Saritakunj Society. The accused, employed […]
In a joint operation, the Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) and the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) seized over 99.5 kg of gold worth an estimated Rs 88 crore from a residential flat in the Paldi area of Ahmedabad. The agencies also recovered approximately Rs 70 lakh in cash during the raid. At least 35 kg […]
Narcotics worth Rs 3.45 crore were seized by the Ahmedabad Crime Branch from parcels at the Foreign Post Office in Shahibaug. The parcels, which had arrived from the United States, Canada, and Thailand, were disguised as soft toys, protein powder, and food products to evade detection. The seizure included 10.659 kg of hybrid ganja valued […]
An alleged recruitment scam has surfaced at the Institute of Kidney Diseases and Research Centre (IKDRC) within the Civil Hospital campus in Asarwa, Ahmedabad, involving irregular appointments and financial mismanagement. Claims suggest that standard recruitment procedures were bypassed. The Congress has alleged that 297 appointments were made without any official announcement or examination. It also […]
