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In Gandhinagar, only 8.56 percent of class 10 students have opted for Standard Mathematics, with the majority choosing Basic Mathematics. In 2024, over 8.35 lakh students registered for the Gujarat Board exam. Of these, just over 71,000 selected Standard Mathematics, while the remaining students, numbering over 7.63 lakh, chose Basic Mathematics. The Gujarat Board introduced […]
Rajkot: The Special Operations Group (SOG) apprehended individuals in possession of 91.8 grams of mephedrone, valued Rs. 9 lakh on the Bhavnagar-Ahmedabad highway during Sunday night. Harshad Patel, Superintendent of Police in Bhavnagar, stated that the police received specific intelligence regarding a man named Taufiq Mansuri (34), suspected of transporting the drug in a vehicle. […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday laid the foundation stone of three semiconductor projects worth over ₹1.25 lakh crore via video conferencing. The three projects, each strategically located in different states, signify a comprehensive effort to bolster India’s semiconductor ecosystem and foster innovation in the technology sector. The foundation stone was laid for three crucial […]
Anant Ambani and his fiancee Radhika visited Chorvad on Tuesday. Chorvad is the birthplace of Dhirubhai Ambani. This is their first visit to the town after the recent grand pre-wedding festivities. Kokilaben also accompanied the young couple. The three of them visited the ‘Jhund’ Bhavani Mata temple. During Tuesday’s visit Anant sought the blessings of […]
In a significant order, The Vadodara District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has ordered GoAir to pay Gujarat-based businessman, Piyush Kalvani, Rs 1.17 lakh compensation for a cancelled flight. The commission observed that the airline had followed “unethical trade practices”. It said that sending messages in advance about cancelled flights was not sufficient action for an […]
All-rounder Deepti Sharma has emerged as the standout performer in this year’s Women’s Premier League (WPL). She has showcased her prowess with the ball, claiming 10 wickets in the tournament, including a memorable hat-trick against Delhi Capitals. Additionally, her batting has been equally impressive, amassing 295 runs in 8 innings at a remarkable average of […]
Gandhinagar, Gujarat: The Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) has significantly empowered women across India, according to experts gathered at a national workshop held at the Central University of Gujarat (CUG) on March 12, 2024. Prof. Rama Shanker Dubey, Vice-Chancellor of CUG, inaugurated the workshop organized by the university’s School of International Studies and the Indian […]
After waiting for 18 days to get his son’s body back to perform the last rites, the father of Hemil Mangukiya is reaching Moscow in a bid to honour the family’s wish “to see him one last time.” Hemil, 23-year-old man worked as a “helper” to the Russian Army at the border with Ukraine, was […]
The city police have the statements of 22 people holding police inspector B.K. Khachar of the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) responsible for a doctor’s suicide last Wednesday. Surprisingly, no FIR has been filed as yet. Police sources said that the victim, Dr Vaishali Joshi, was in a relationship with Khachar. He was at the annual […]
In Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation’s (AMC) costliest road makeover project so far, the 3.6-km stretch from Chandkheda’s Visat Circle to Zundal Circle is set for a revamp. This stretch is being redeveloped to make it an iconic entry point into the city. Known as north Gujarat’s gateway into Ahmedabad, the stretch links the Sardar Patel Olympic […]
Rajkot, Gujarat: A seemingly harmless “good morning” message on WhatsApp turned into a nightmare for a 38-year-old agricultural trader from Jasdan, near Rajkot. The victim, Kalpesh Kanani, befriended an unknown woman on social media, leading to him being extorted for Rs 3 lakh. Kanani received a message from a woman who identified herself as Kajal […]
Junagadh, Gujarat: In a move aimed at reclaiming public land, the Junagadh Municipal Corporation demolished a dargah (shrine) and a temple on Saturday night. The action also included removing an illegal expansion of another temple. This follows a year of tension after authorities issued a demolition notice for the dargah, located near Majevadi Gate. Public […]
The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has upgraded the status of Asiatic lions, reclassifying them from “endangered” to “vulnerable”. This positive shift highlights the success of conservation efforts in India. The IUCN’s global report reveals a stark difference in threats faced by African and Indian lions. African lion populations are 19 times more […]
According to the Gujarat government, the state has reported a 29% rise in visa fraud cases in 2022-23 as compared to 2021-22. Replying to a question by Danilimda MLA Shailesh Parmar in state assembly, the government said, from 48 such cases in 2021-22, the financial year 2022-23 saw 62 cases. It also said that in […]
Though the Congress has joined hands with the AAP in Gujarat for the 2024 Lok Sabha polls, the marriage of convenience is far from a comfortable seat sharing arrangement. The Congress high-command accommodating AAP leaders has not gone down too well with many state leaders of the Congress. The unease was quite visible as Rahul […]
Gujarat added eight lakh new investors in the stock market in the last five months, says a data from NSE. India saw its quickest registration of one crore new investors in the last five months and Gujarat stood third in additions. The state now has 81 lakh registered stock market investors. UP and Maharashtra had […]
Alembic Pharmaceutical has revealed that the USFDA conducted an inspection at its oncology (injectable and oral solid) formulation facility (F-2) at its Panelav centre in Gujarat. The company has disclosed that the USFDA conducted the inspection between February 28 and March 8, 2024. After the inspection, the USFDA issued Form 483 with four procedural observations. […]
Ahmedabad: The Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has given the nod for the construction of a flyover at the Panjrapol junction in the Ambawadi area. It is understood that the much-anticipated work order will shortly be issued to the chosen company tasked with the project. The standing committee greenlit the proposal for constructing the flyover at […]
Ahmedabad: The Food for Thought Festival, a delightful amalgamation of flavours, culture, and conversations, kicked off today at the Sabarmati Riverfront. The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC), in collaboration with the South Asian Association for Gastronomy (SAAG), organised the festival. The festival was opened by the Minister of State for Co-operation, Jagdish Vishwakarma, alongside Ahmedabad West […]
Surat, Gujarat: A construction worker from Telangana allegedly killed his wife and 7-year-old son before dying by suicide in their Surat residence on Friday morning. The deceased, identified as 38-year-old Somesh Bhikshapatti Jilla, sent a selfie to his brother just before hanging himself, according to Assistant Commissioner of Police J T Sonara. Police also found […]
