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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 […]
The Ahmedabad Crime Branch has detained Kartik Patel, the main accused in the Khyati Multispeciality Hospital fraud case, in the early hours of Saturday at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport (SVPIA), police confirmed. Patel is alleged to have played a central role in a significant medical malpractice and fraud scheme involving the misuse of […]
The Ahmedabad Zonal Office of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has seized two Mercedes cars and frozen 37 bank accounts holding a combined balance of Rs 33.67 crore. The action was part of search operations conducted in connection with a bank fraud case involving Electrotherm India Limited and others. The searches were carried out under the […]
In a surprising turn of events, the Ahmedabad Crime Branch has uncovered a bootlegging operation involving the use of an online delivery service to smuggle illicit alcohol into the city. The authorities seized 46 bottles of liquor from two vehicles, which were reportedly booked through the Porter app. The main suspect, Honey Sindhi, is now […]
Five individuals have been arrested in connection with a violent altercation near Palladium Mall on SG Highway, following the circulation of a viral video. The accused were identified as Mihir Desai from Chamanpura, Prince Jangid from Nirnaynagar, Jigar Desai from Nava Naroda, Pavan Thakor from Chamanpura, and Kailash Darji, also from Chamanpura, according to DCP […]
Save Life Hospital in Ahmedabad has introduced Gujarat’s first AI-powered robotic system, MISSO, for joint replacement surgeries, marking a significant step in medical innovation. The system, inaugurated by Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Minister of State for Home Harsh Sanghavi, is led by Dr Rutul Gandhi, Director of Orthopaedics and Joint Replacement. MISSO combines […]
The 21st Joint International Conference (JIC), hosted by Marengo CIMS Hospital in Ahmedabad, took place from 10-12 January 2025, drawing over 3,000 doctors from India and around the world. Recognised globally for its Joint Commission International (JCI) accreditation, Marengo CIMS Hospital has built a reputation for excellence in healthcare quality and patient safety. The conference […]
Braving the foggy cold at 7 in the morning, over 1,200 women turned up at the LD College of Engineering campus to take part in the Taneira Sari Run in Ahmedabad on Sunday. At 3 km, the run was not too long, but the energy was high as the ladies made their way briskly along […]
Women from Gujarat and Diu’s fishing communities gathered today in Ahmedabad to make an emotional plea to the Central Government, urging decisive action to secure the release of their family members held in Pakistan’s Malir Jail. Many of the women broke down in tears as they described the hardships they face, expressing deep disappointment at […]
Ahmedabad has emerged as the central hub of India’s ambitious bid to host the 2036 Olympics, a vision drawing attention well beyond the borders of Gujarat. A media report has claimed that dialogues are on in the higher echelons of the government and various bureaucratic circles to host part of the event outside of Gujarat. Qatar and […]
The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) has dismissed a petition filed by an immigration firm against a state consumer commission’s order, which had mandated the firm to provide a full refund to a couple after it failed to secure permanent residency (PR) visas for them in Canada. The case involved a couple from the […]
The Ahmedabad Crime Branch has arrested a gang involved in targeting elderly women, luring them into autorickshaws under the pretext of offering a ride. Once inside, the accused distracted the victims and used cutters to steal their gold jewellery before dropping them off at various locations. The arrested individuals include Salman Khan alias Sayhu Chumkhan […]
A confirmed case of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) has been reported in Gujarat. A two-month-old girl is undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Ahmedabad. She was hospitalised in a private hospital on December 24 due to cold, cough, and difficulty breathing. Though the test results confirming the diagnosis came on December 26, the hospital management […]
The Ahmedabad Crime Branch has arrested the prime accused in the brutal double murder of a mother and her daughter in Setha village of Basti district in Uttar Pradesh. Rajesh alias Rajan Upadhyay, who had been on the run for several days, was the subject of a Rs 50,000 bounty. The victims, 55-year-old health worker […]
The Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA) will host the 30th edition of its annual cultural festival, Chaos, from 9 to 12 January 2025. Founded in 1996, Chaos is recognised as one of India’s largest B-school cultural festivals, drawing participants from institutions across the nation. In an official release, the institute stated, “This year’s Chaos […]
The Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC) is exploring the possibility of selling non-vegetarian waste collected from slaughterhouses and restaurants to companies for use in manufacturing pet food. The proposal was discussed during the standing committee meeting on Thursday, which addressed methods for disposing of the city’s diverse waste streams. Giving the specifics, Standing Committee Chairman Devang […]
The Ahmedabad Airport Police have filed a case against a woman from Mehsana for allegedly travelling abroad using a stolen and forged passport. Officials said that the woman, identified as Kavita Patel, presented an Indian passport (P1944937) during immigration checks on August 22, 2024. The passport, issued in Atlanta, USA, and valid until August 8, […]
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel will inaugurate the much-anticipated ‘Flower Show 2025’ at the Sabarmati Riverfront in Ahmedabad on Friday. The show, originally scheduled to commence on January 1, was postponed following the demise of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. The timings for the Flower Show have been set as 8.30 am to 9 pm […]
The Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC) on Thursday demolished the illegal structure belonging to notorious history-sheeter and criminal Abdul Karim. The accused, implicated in over 15 cases, was also charged with brandishing weapons and causing a disturbance on December 18 in the Rakhial and Bapunagar areas of the city. The civic body executed the demolition under […]
