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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 […]
Sabarmati Station: The Emerging Epicenter of Multimodal Transit The Ahmedabad-Mumbai bullet train project, managed by the National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL), made significant strides in 2023. The multimodal transit hub at Sabarmati station is nearing completion, and work has begun on the first 7km of the undersea rail passage. A 350m mountain tunnel […]
AHMEDABAD – The city’s health department, under the civic body, released its weekly health update on Tuesday, revealing a concerning rise in various diseases within the city’s hospitals and urban health centres. From December 1 to 24, the city registered 71 cases of dengue. This mosquito-borne disease, characterized by fever, body aches, and rash, poses […]
The city’s bustling streets are set for a significant transformation. The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) is implementing a new “Efficient Street Vendors Management Plan” that will ban street vending on roads that are 24 metres wide or less. This includes the CG Road and the SG Highway service roads. The plan also prohibits vending activities […]
Viraj Modi, an Amdavadi boy, has made Gujarat proud by being the state’s only candidate to score a perfect 100 percentile in the Common Admission Test (CAT)-2023. This achievement places him among the elite group of 14 candidates across India who have attained this feat. Viraj, an alumnus of Nirma Vidyavihar, is currently pursuing a […]
As the year draws to a close, the city of Ahmedabad is alive with the vibrant colors and sounds of the Kankaria Carnival. The carnival, which runs until December 31, has become a major attraction for locals and tourists alike, offering a rich tapestry of cultural programs. One of the main attractions of the carnival […]
A shocking incident has emerged from the Aarti Society in the Ghatlodia area of Ahmedabad. A few days ago, some residents of the society were reported to have severely beaten a dog, inflicting serious injuries to its jaw, teeth, and tongue. The Ghatlodia police have since registered a case against these residents. Deepaben Joshi, a […]
Afcons Infrastructure has reached a major milestone in Ahmedabad Metro Phase 2 with the successful launch of the final precast box segment for the Sabarmati River Bridge. This crucial element of Package C1 connects Gujarat National Law University (GNLU) to Gujarat International Finance Tech City (GIFT City). The newly launched bridge measures approximately 810 meters […]
In a much-anticipated event, the Ahmedabad Kankaria Carnival 2023 is gearing up to paint the city with vibrant colors and joy. The festivities are scheduled to kick off on December 25 at the iconic Kankaria Lake in Ahmedabad City, Gujarat, promising a significant boost to the state’s tourism sector. Since its renovation in 2008, the […]
A young life was tragically cut short on Saturday as 18-year-old Priyansh Modi, a first-year IT student at Silver Oak College in Sola, lost his life in an auto rickshaw accident. The incident occurred near Croma on the busy SG Highway at around noon. Priyansh, along with his friends Manish Chaudhari and Nirav Virani, were […]
The weather in Gujarat has taken a turn for the unusual, with unseasonal rain predicted for parts of the state over the next few days. This comes as a surprise, as the winter months are typically dry in Gujarat. The village of Kalyanpur Panthak in Dwarka has already seen some unseasonal rain, accompanied by thunder. […]
A land broker in Ahmedabad woke up to a nightmare Wednesday evening, finding his home ransacked and valuables worth Rs 24 lakh missing. Mahesh Modi, 56, returned from a Mumbai trip to discover burglars had cut through the first-floor grille, gaining entry and making off with a hefty loot. Details from Mahesh paint a picture […]
A school karate teacher accused of sexually harassing minors at an Ahmedabad school was denied bail by a city sessions court on December 19. The court, emphasizing the protection of children, stated that bail should not be granted in such cases. The 20-year-old accused faces charges under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (Pocso) […]
BRIDGE2WORLD23, a festival of art featuring paintings and sculptures from across India and the UK, was inaugurated at the Ahmedabad Ni Gufa gallery by former Director of Police, Anil Pratham, on Tuesday. The six-day exhibition is spread across the Gufa Gallery, the Hutheesing Centre and the Kanoria Centre for Arts. “As a cross-cultural festival, we […]
Ahmedabad residents, beware! Your littering days might be numbered. In a major crackdown on public littering, the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) is deploying a network of 300 CCTV cameras across 47 garbage sites in the city. This “red eye” initiative aims to catch and penalize those who dump garbage in public places, paving the way […]
The city authorities have finally decided to cover its solid waste collection centers, starting with those under construction. This initiative, aimed at curbing the spread of dust and ensuring cleaner air, will initially see about 15 centers equipped with a complete cover. The proposal, currently in its preliminary stage, will be presented to the Standing […]
With growing interest towards establishing high-rise buildings, the skyline of Ahmedabad will soon see a change as seven towering buildings poised to redefine its western skyline. These buildings will have over 30-floors structure and will stand over 100 metre tall.It will include both residential and commercial spaces. The MoUs for these buildings will be sealed […]
More than 3000 properties in Ahmedabad city were sealed by the Corporation officials, in a concentrated drive to recover property tax dues. In an obvious effort to stop the revenue leakage, the civic body is in action mode sealed 3441 properties across various zones within the Corporation limits. Some of the properties sealed were Dev […]
Tathya Patel, the key accused in the horrific ISKCON flyover accident that claimed 10 lives and injured 12 others, has been denied bail by the Gujarat High Court. This decision comes amidst his arguments blaming the lack of lighting and an “unprecedented” number of people on the bridge at the time of the incident. The […]
A chilling trend is gripping Gujarat, leaving citizens with a sense of unease and their wallets lighter. Credit cards, untouched and unopened in their sealed envelopes, are being used to siphon off lakhs of rupees in fraudulent transactions. This alarming trend has surfaced in cities like Ahmedabad and Nadiad, sending shockwaves through the community and […]
