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In a development in the ongoing investigation into the fraud case related to the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY) at Khyati Multispeciality Hospital in Ahmedabad, the Ahmedabad Police’s Detection of Crime Branch (DCB) announced on Saturday that it has successfully apprehended the absconding hospital director, Rajshree Pradeep Kothari. The death of two PM-JAY beneficiaries […]
Around 5% of India’s population faces morbid obesity, highlighting the urgent need for action. In response, the All India Association for Advancing Research in Obesity (AIAARO) is hosting the 17th Annual Conference, “Obesity India 2024”. The three-day event began in Ahmedabad on Friday. Supported by the World Obesity Federation, the event has brought together over […]
The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation School Board has announced a scheme called the ‘Bal Gopal Bachat Bank Yojana’, aimed at children aged 5 to 18 from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. The initiative seeks to instil a habit of saving, discourage the consumption of junk food and help cover future higher education expenses. On Thursday, the initiative was […]
The Sheth Vadilal Sarabhai (VS) Hospital in Ahmedabad, once a prominent medical facility providing affordable healthcare, now lies in a state of disrepair despite a phased allocation of approximately Rs 782.13 crore over the past four years for its renovation. The opposition, Congress, is now questioning the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) and Bharatiya Janata Party […]
In a tribute to the historic Dandi March, 40 National Cadet Corps (NCC) cadets from Gujarat, comprising 20 boys and 20 girls, have undertaken a 14-day Pad Yatra (foot march) from Sabarmati Ashram to the Dandi Salt Satyagraha Memorial. The march, spanning 410 kilometres, began on December 10, 2024 and will conclude on December 23, […]
A 42-year-old tantrik, arrested for allegedly conspiring to murder a businessman, died in police custody in Ahmedabad on Sunday. He had reportedly confessed to killing 12 people by offering them drinks containing a chemical. The Sarkhej police apprehended Navalsinh Chavda at around 1 am on December 3 while he was en route to commit the […]
A couple in Ahmedabad’s Ranip area promised large rewards on credit card usage, defrauding 13 people out of Rs 3.50 crore. Promising them earnings persuaded people to take out cash using their credit cards.cxvJashwantsinh Chauhan filed a complaint alleging that Saurin Patel gave him a credit card in 2015. As their friendship developed, Patel assisted […]
The Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA) has significantly contributed to management research centred on India by organising the first India Management Research Conference (IMRC 2024) on December 8, 2024. The three-day conference, “Confluence of Growth, Sustainability, and Resilience,” brought together policymakers, industry leaders and academics to examine opportunities for sustainable growth and discuss current […]
The Cyber Crime Cell of Ahmedabad Police has apprehended three individuals for allegedly using customer data to generate fake SIM cards, which were then shipped to Dubai for suspected illegal activities. The fraud was uncovered on March 27 of this year when a customs officer at the Shahibaug post office intercepted a suspicious parcel from […]
The Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA) has launched the inaugural edition of the India Management Research Conference (IMRC 2024) on Saturday, marking the start of a three-day mega event from December 7-9, 2024. The event, aimed at shaping the future of management research, is being jointly organised by the 10 Research Centres of IIMA […]
Girishbhai Trivedi, veteran journalist and chairman of Virago Media Pvt. Ltd., passed away in Ahmedabad on Sunday. He was 84. Trivedi breathed his last at a private hospital. He is survived by three daughters — Deepal Trivedi, Editor of Vibes of India; Nehal Shah and Rajal. Born on 24 June 1940, his journey in journalism began […]
The price of garlic has doubled, and the typical winter cost of Rs 150 per kg has more than tripled, resulting in the humble garlic bulb becoming a luxury commodity in the kitchens of Ahmedabad. Retail prices have reached as high as Rs 500 per kg. The cost of onions has also increased dramatically, with […]
The Regional Traffic Office (RTO) in Ahmedabad has permanently revoked the driving licence of social media influencer Ripal Panchal, the accused in a case of drunk driving and causing significant damage to multiple vehicles. The action, taken on Friday, follows a request from the local police department. Panchal, who was driving a luxury Audi car, […]
The tragic death of 28-year-old Constable Sharda Dabhi in a hit-and-run accident on Ahmedabad’s Sabarmati Riverfront Road on Thursday has raised serious concerns about the city’s surveillance infrastructure. The incident, which occurred on the city’s busy 11-kilometre Riverfront Road, has uncovered the lack of CCTV coverage along this heavily trafficked route. Despite claims by local […]
Union Home Minister Amit Shah is scheduled to attend at least three public events in Ahmedabad on Saturday. Shah is scheduled to attend an event honouring the 35th anniversary of Gujarat Lok Seva Trust, a nonprofit organisation managed by seasoned former Congressman Rajkumar Gupta. Gupta, a 40-year Congressman, left the Gujarat Congress in March 2022 […]
The investigation into the Ahmedabad-based Khyati Multispeciality Hospital has uncovered alarming figures. Over the past three years, a total of 3,842 surgeries were performed under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY), with 112 patients dying either during or following these operations. Authorities suspect that negligence may have played a role in these deaths, with […]
CEPT University has achieved a 5-star plus rating in the Gujarat State Institutional Rating Framework (GSRIF) 2024, retaining its position as the top institution in the Architecture category. This recognition highlights CEPT University’s continuous commitment to academic excellence and leadership in the field. Prof Tridip Suhrud, Provost of CEPT University, said, “CEPT University remains resolutely […]
A day after apprehending a 42-year-old Vejalpur witchdoctor and YouTuber on suspicion of plotting to kill and embezzle money from a Sanand business person, Sarkhej police has discovered that the man they apprehended is a serial killer who allegedly killed three members of a family in Surendranagar in 2023 and one person in the Ahmedabad […]
The Karyakar Survarna Mahotsav, marking 50 years of selfless service by Bochasanwasi Akshar Purshottam Sanstha (BAPS) volunteers, will culminate on December 7 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. One lakh volunteers will take part in the event. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will join the celebrations virtually. Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Gujarat Chief […]
The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) decided on Tuesday to rent out five historic step-wells in the old city area for wedding ceremonies and photo shoots. AMC’s Heritage and Recreational Committee will survey the properties before finalising the charges. At a meeting on Tuesday, the committee decided to rent out five step-wells in the old city […]
