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In a grim reflection of the utter failure of state machinery to safeguard the fundamental right to life, the families of victims of the catastrophic April 1 fire tragedy in Deesa, Gujarat, have approached the Supreme Court seeking accountability and justice, claimed media reports. We may recall that at least 21 workers, including seven children, were […]
Continuing its’ journey accelerating infrastructure projects, the Gujarat Government here on Monday approved a massive amount of Rs 3768 Crores for various development projects in seven municipal corporations and 12 municipalities as part of the Urban Development Year–2025. The projects fall under the Swarnim Jayanti Mukhyamantri Shaheri Vikas Yojana. According to an official government communique, […]
The Gujarat State Information Commission’s office has asked the police that the CCTV footage be properly preserved if an RTI application is filed within 30 days of the incident. This is in response to an RTI application filed by one Satish Aljibhai Vaghela. He had sought CCTV footage from Sheharkotda Police Station in Ahmedabad. He […]
Nearly a month after the Gambhira bridge over the Mahi river crumbled, sending multiple vehicles and people into the water and claiming 21 lives, a delicate and high-stakes operation is reportedly underway to retrieve a tanker that has been left teetering on the edge of the fractured structure. The vehicle, hanging dangerously over a 50-foot […]
They were inseparable and their friendship was legendary. They were a star attraction of the Gir forest in Gujarat. Now Jay and Veeru both have departed living behind stories of their solidarity, friendship and strength. Jay passed away today while Veeru had died a month ago in June. Both of them succumbed to injuries following […]
The incident began with a phone call received on March 15, this year, by a medical professional based in Gandhinagar. The caller alleged that objectionable content had been detected on the doctor’s phone and proceeded to issue threats of disconnecting her mobile services and initiating a money laundering case against her. This marked the onset of […]
There was a time when Ahmedabad was the nerve centre of India’s textile revolution. It had the boon of a steady supply of raw materials. The industry flourished with the proud presence of skilled artisans — and mills in Ahmedabad hummed with the promise of prosperity. It deservedly earned the title Manchester of India. Is […]
In a horrifying incident, a Tata Safari SUV ran into people, killing two including a woman, and leaving several others injured in Gandhinagar on Friday morning. Injured are being treated at the Hospital. Two of the several injured, who are a a private hospital, are reported to have received minor injuries. Police said that the […]
The Gujarat Revenue Tribunal has ruled that 511 acres of land in Naviyani village, located in Dasada taluka of Surendranagar district, is privately owned—reversing its previous classification as government land. This land lies next to Hansalpur village in Ahmedabad district’s Mandal taluka, which hosts the Gujarat plant of auto manufacturer Maruti Suzuki in the Mandal-Becharaji […]
A landmark expansion project at Ahmedabad’s Civil Hospital — set to boost healthcare infrastructure in Gujarat — is currently on a pause, as conversations continue around the relocation of a temple located within the Medicity campus. The Rs 588-crore, 1,800-bed hospital was announced with much anticipation during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Gujarat on […]
Potholes continue to be a menace in Gujarat, with poor condition of roads expectedly aggravating the condition during monsoon. Deep puddles of water make visibility of potholes a severe challenge, leading to fatal incidents. This month, a biker lost his balance on the Pardi Highway. He was hit by a truck and died on the […]
In a significant headway for India’s maritime education sector, Chief Minister Shri Bhupendra Patel addressed the first convocation ceremony of Gujarat Maritime University (GMU) in Gandhinagar, highlighting India’s growing global stature as a provider of trained maritime professionals and the critical role Gujarat plays in advancing the maritime economy. The Chief Minister emphasized that India […]
Celebrating a grand homecoming of sorts, 300 members of the Kodarvi clan were welcomed back to Mota Pipodara village in Gujarat’s Banaskantha district—11 years after they were forced to flee. The return of 29 Kodarvi families was the result of a sustained effort by Banaskantha Police. Gujarat’s Minister of State for Home, Harsh Sanghavi, attended […]
The All India Congress Committee on Thursday appointed opposition leader in the Gujarat state assembly, Amit Chavda, as the party’s president in the state. Chavda, MLA from Anklav, succeeds Shaktsinh Gohil, who resigned last month taking “moral responsibility” for the party’s loss in by-elections on Visavadar and Kadi assembly seats. Dr. Tushar Chaudhary, MLA from […]
Heritage City Ahmedabad topped list of cleanest cities in the country in the category of over 10 lakh population in the Swachh Survekshan 2024–25 results that were announced on Thursday. Surat was recognized for its excellence in solid waste management. Gujarat Health Minister Rushikesh Patel, Ahmedabad Mayor Pratibha Jain, and Ahmedabad Municipal Commissioner Banchhanidhi Pani received […]
Following the Gambhira bridge collapse in Vadodara last week, which resulted in at least 20 deaths, the Gujarat government has launched simultaneous, large-scale actions targeting both faulty infrastructure and contractor accountability. According to media reports, while the Urban Development Department has issued notices and penalties to road contractors across the state’s municipal corporations for damaged […]
The BJP has been in power in Gujarat for over three decades and in the Lok Sabha elections held last year, it won all but one of the 26 seats from the state. Gujarat is considered a model state of the BJP and it even has a triple engine government – At the Centre, State […]
A month after monsoon set in, Gujarat has received over 51 per cent of its average annual rainfall. As per the data of the, State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC), Gujarat has received 450.55 mm rainfall, which is 51.09 per cent of its average annual rainfall for the season. South Gujarat has recorded the highest rainfall […]
VANTARA AND GUJARAT FOREST DEPARTMENT SUPPORT WILDLIFE DIVERSITY IN THE BANNI GRASSLANDS In a significant step toward supporting wildlife diversity in the Banni Grasslands, the Gujarat Forest Department undertook the planned introduction of 20 spotted deer into a designated 70-hectare protected area in collaboration with Vantara, a leading wildlife rescue and conservation initiative founded by […]
In a strange case, a man attended a virtual court hearing from a toilet. The Gujarat High Court has now imposed a fine of Rs 1 lakh to set an example. Abdul Samad has been asked to deposit the amount by July 22. The decision was taken by a division bench of Justice A S […]
