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A 68-year-old visa agent, Naresh Mehta, was held by Amroli Police for allegedly misleading two families to the tune of Rs 30.65 lakhs and luring them with Canada visas. Mehta allegedly lured the victims with family visas so they could settle in Canada and start their businesses there. He also claimed strong connections with the […]
A scheduled caste man, belonging to Gadalwada village of Banaskantha’s Palanpur taluka, has appealed for police protection for his wedding procession on February 6 in which he plans to ride a horse. He is the first in his community to seek police assistance to ensure his safety. Mukesh Parecha, an advocate, in an application to the […]
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 […]
Dr Jay Patel, an anesthesiologist at Synergy Hospital in Rajkot, was discovered dead at his residence in Suvarnabhumi Complex near Speedwell Party Plot, an official said on Thursday. Authorities believe the 40-year-old doctor died from an overdose of medication. Dr Patel’s death came to light when he failed to report for duty at hospital, where […]
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 […]
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 […]
