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Zakia Jafri, the widow of former Congress MP Ehsan Jafri and a prominent figure in the fight for justice following the 2002 Gulbarg Society massacre, died on Saturday in Ahmedabad. She was 86. She passed away around 11:30 am, following age-related health issues. Her son, Tanveer Jafri, confirmed her death and stated that she is […]
At a time when environmental abuse and climate change are pressing concerns globally, Ahmedabad found itself in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons during the Coldplay concert in the city. According to media reports, the British band’s Music of the Spheres concert generated 550 tonnes of garbage in and around the Narendra Modi Stadium, […]
The Ahmedabad Crime Branch has arrested three individuals in connection with a cybercrime syndicate that exploited security testing software to hack into e-commerce websites and manipulate online betting platforms. The gang used these illegal methods to purchase products at reduced prices and engage in rigged gambling activities to increase their illicit earnings. The accused are […]
A 31-year-old software developer from Ahmedabad has lodged a complaint with the Vejalpur police, alleging that she was defrauded of Rs 13.2 lakh by a man she met on a matrimonial website. According to the complaint, the woman, a resident of the Sarkhej area, had created a profile on the matrimonial portal in September last […]
The ongoing Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj has led to an unprecedented surge in travel demand from Ahmedabad, causing airfares and train ticket prices to skyrocket. With Mauni Amavasya, a sacred bathing day, scheduled for January 29, travellers are grappling with exorbitant costs and limited availability. According to reports, airfares for flights from Ahmedabad to Prayagraj […]
Ahmedabad’s once-flourishing pizza huts seem to have lost their appeal, with 80 to 100 pizzerias shutting down, claims a media report. Pizza demand has declined following the dietary preferences of the health-conscious, who are conscious of their calories intake. The restaurant industry is also plagued by intense competition, spiralling operational costs and online orders preferences. […]
Senior Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) leader Bhaiyyaji Joshi on Thursday asserted that violence is sometimes “necessary” to defend the principle of non-violence. He emphasised the importance of India leading all nations towards a path of inclusive peace. Addressing the inaugural ceremony of the ‘Hindu Spiritual & Service Fair’ at Gujarat University, Joshi said, “Hindus are […]
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday said that “almost all” pending ideological tasks, including the abrogation of Article 370, have been completed by the Narendra Modi government, and assured that the government will continue on this path in its third tenure. Shah made these statements during the inauguration of the Hindu Spiritual & Service […]
Mohammad Irshad Ansari on Thursday prevented the demolition of his mother’s grave after approaching the Gujarat High Court. This came after the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) issued a verbal notice regarding the removal of encroachments at Chartoda, Kabrastan for a road expansion project. The High Court had identified several structures, including shops, houses, and graves, […]
Ahmedabad is set to enhance its fire safety capabilities as the Ahmedabad Fire and Emergency Services (AFES) has proposed the purchase of a 104-metre snorkel for Rs 2.83 crore. The proposal is scheduled to be presented before the standing committee on Thursday. This decision comes as the city witnesses rapid vertical expansion, with 25 skyscrapers […]
The airfare for flights to Prayagraj has skyrocketed due to high demand, as the city welcomes millions of devotees daily for the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025. A one-way direct flight ticket on the SpiceJet route between Ahmedabad and Prayagraj, which typically costs around Rs 6,500, has surged to Rs 34,000 during this period. Connecting flights […]
The Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA) has opened admissions for the second cohort of its Blended Post Graduate Programme in Management (MBA-BPGP), previously known as the Online MBA. Designed for working professionals, entrepreneurs, and ambitious individuals, this two-year postgraduate programme allows participants to enhance their skills while maintaining their professional commitments. According to IIMA, […]
Gautam Adani, Chairman of the Adani Group, spoke to students, parents, and educators on Monday at a special event hosted at Adani International School in Ahmedabad. During his address, Adani shared insights to inspire resilience, empathy, and a life of purpose. Speaking to parents, Adani emphasised the importance of instilling strong values in their children. […]
Western Railway has announced plans to launch a Vande Bharat Express train connecting Ahmedabad to Udaipur, expected to commence operations in late January or February this year. The decision follows the completion of electrification on the Ahmedabad–Himmatnagar–Udaipur route. The train will operate six days a week, excluding Tuesdays. Departing Udaipur at 6:10 am, it will […]
Officials are intensifying their investigation into Kartik Patel, the director of Khyati Multispecialty Hospital, who was arrested on Saturday at Ahmedabad Airport after arriving from Dubai. Patel is the prime accused in a Rs 16.64 crore fraud involving the Pradhan Mantri Jan Aarogya Yojana (PM-JAY) scheme. Patel’s arrest follows 65 days on the run, during […]
The Ahmedabad Crime Branch has secured four days of remand for Dr Kamaljit Lakhtariya, an Associate Professor at Gujarat University, in connection with the alleged embezzlement of over Rs 1.15 crore from the university’s Animation Department on Satuday. Dr Lakhtariya, who served as the department’s coordinator, is accused of misappropriating funds between 2021 and 2023. […]
Kartik Patel, the chairman of Khyati Multispeciality Hospital and the prime accused in a Rs 16 crore fraud involving the Ayushman Bharat–Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY) scheme, was remanded to 10-day police custody by the Ahmedabad Rural Court on Sunday. Patel, who had been absconding for 65 days, was apprehended on Saturday at Ahmedabad […]
Two tourists died in separate paragliding accidents in Kangra and Kullu districts of Himachal Pradesh within 24 hours, police reported on Saturday. The victims hailed from Gujarat and Tamil Nadu. In Kangra district, Khushi Bhavsar, a tourist from Ahmedabad, Gujarat, was involved in a fatal accident at the Indrunag paragliding site near Dharamshala on Saturday […]
CEPT University held its 19th Annual Convocation on campus on Saturday, with 644 students receiving their degrees. The graduating cohort included 398 postgraduates, 244 undergraduates, and two recipients of Doctor of Philosophy degrees. The convocation commenced with a vibrant procession led by Sanjay Lalbhai, Chairman of CEPT University; Prof Barjor Mehta, President; and Dr Ajay […]
Mohammed Irshad Ansari, a resident of Gomtipur, Chartoda, Karabrastan, has petitioned the Gujarat High Court to prevent the demolition of his mother’s grave. As part of a road expansion project, the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has designated the burial, as well as a number of stores and residential buildings for demolition. Ansari is one of […]
