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Even as the raging controversy surrounding Maharashtra cadre IAS trainee Puja Khedkar continues to make news, with her “disability certificate” now under scrutiny apart from other irregularities, the Gujarat government is examining the veracity of documents submitted by four IAS officers of the state cadre related to their disability certificates. Of these is a senior […]
A 25-year-old youth allegedly died by suicide by jumping off the 15th floor of a commercial building in the Nehrunagar area of Ahmedabad early Friday morning. The deceased has been identified as Kushal Patel, who hailed originally from Bharuch and worked in a US-based company, Bottle POS, in the city. The incident, which took place […]
Following the TRP Gamezone fire tragedy in Rajkot, which had claimed nearly 30 lives, the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has sealed 50 miniplexes and video cinemas across the city for the last 50 days, severely impacting the city’s cineplex industry. The move, which has allegedly affected over 1200 employees and caused significant financial losses running […]
Despite securing admission in at least four universities in America, Himesh Patel from Ahmedabad had lost hope of making it to the country after his visa application was rejected at least thrice since September 2022. However, this year, due to the timely availability of student visa slots, his perseverance paid off. He finally got his […]
The operations of Sabarmati River Cruise, a floating restaurant in Ahmedabad, are suspended for an indefinite period due to the low water level in the river. The restaurant has been closed for the last two days and is unlikely to reopen until the river’s water level rises and stabilises. The cruise is currently stationed outside […]
Over 300 leprosy cases have been reported in Gujarat’s Valsad this year during government health campaigns conducted after a gap of four years, officials said on Tuesday. A total of 348 cases were identified after the leprosy department conducted an investigation drive in 469 villages of various talukas including Pardi, Umargam, Dharampur, Kaprada, Valsad and […]
A police inspector has been suspended after it came to light that five horses died in a month and 28 got infected with ticks at Ghoda Camp. DGP GS Malik has also ordered an inquiry into it.The revelation came during Malik’s surprised visit to Meghaninagar Ghoda Camp that houses a police stable. During the visit, […]
At least six children have reportedly succumbed to the suspected Chandipura virus in Gujarat in the last five days, with the total number of suspected cases rising to 12, state Health Minister Rushikesh Patel confirmed. “Four of these 12 patients are from Sabarkantha district, three from Aravalli and one each from Mahisagar and Kheda. Two […]
A renowned private school of Ahmedabad has landed in a soup in its bid to cover up a fire incident on its premises. The school failed to inform parents and relevant authorities about the incident, leading to an uproar among parents concerned. To make matters worse, it labelled the fire as ‘mock drill’, which clearly […]
National Industrial Corridor Development Corporation Limited (NICDC), Logistics Data Services Limited (NLDS) and Gujarat Infrastructure Development Board (GIDB) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to digitise the logistics landscape in Gujarat by leveraging Unified Logistics Interface Platform (ULIP). Central to this partnership is the development of the Gujarat ULIP Dashboard by NLDS. Designed to […]
For the first time India have qualified for the team event in table tennis for the upcoming Paris Olympic Games. Harmeet Desai, one of the key members of Team India for the upcoming mega event, is eagerly waiting for his Olympic debut. Currently training in Germany, Harmeet said, “It’s every athlete’s dream to represent the […]
In yet another crown of ignominy on Vadodara’s controversial Parul University, a hostel rector on the varsity campus has been accused of siphoning off Rs 31.9 lakh of students’ money for cryptocurrency trading in connivance with a student. The police have initiated a probe against the rector. The FIR, registered at the city’s Waghodia police […]
The number of Gujaratis renouncing their citizenship almost doubled in 2023. According to the data 485 passports were surrendered in 2023, double the 241 renounced in 2022. By early May 2024, this number had already reached 244. This reflects a rising trend among Gujaratis, with 1,187 people renouncing their Indian citizenship since Jan 2021. Data from the […]
The Gujarat Medical and Education Research Society (GMERS) has increased the MBBS annual tuition fee for its 13 colleges to Rs 5.50 lakh from the extant Rs 3.50 lakh. With a one-time 57.14 per cent fee hike, an MBBS student will now have to shell out a hefty Rs 24.75 lakh for the total duration […]
Close to a year after his retirement from subordinate judicial service, former sessions judge Ambalal R Patel has been appointed Gujarat’s director of prosecution. Patel presided over the 2008 serial blasts case and delivered the verdict when he was posted in Ahmedabad’s city sessions court, wherein he sentenced 38 people to death and 11 others […]
Bangkok attracts a large number of people from all over the world every year. It’s irresistible charm and stunning islands are drawing more travellers from Ahmedabad, turning it into the new favourite beach destination, rivalling Goa. Catering to this growing demand, Thai Lion Air is set to launch a direct flight from Ahmedabad to Bangkok. This addition will […]
The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has landed in a controversy with its recent recruitment advertisement for assistant station officer, assistant sub-officer, and assistant fireman positions in the Ahmedabad Fire and Emergency Services (AFES).The advertisement, which specifies that ‘only male candidates can apply’ for the assistant fireman posts, has drawn widespread criticism. This contentious move comes shortly after a national […]
The father of one of the victims of the Game Zone fire in Rajkot, which had claimed 27 lives, has moved the district consumer disputes redressal commission (DCDRC) of Rajkot, seeking Rs 20 lakh as punitive damages from the owners of the park, alleging that his son died due to “deficient service”. A fire had […]
Vegetable and basic commodity prices are skyrocketing, putting a strain on Gujarat’s Ahmedabad household budgets. Staples like pulses and edible oils have also experienced significant price increases as a result of price hikes, which have doubled and, in some cases, even tripled. The entire cost of living for people has increased dramatically as a consequence […]
The 147th Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath has begun early Sunday morning in Gujarat’s Ahmedabad city, where a large number of devotees arrived at the procession route to pay obeisance to the deity. Members of the Khalashi community pull the chariots, or raths, of Lord Jagannath, his brother Balbhadra, and his sister Subhadra, in accordance […]
