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The income tax department unearthed incriminating data related to alleged tax evasion by Rajkot-based real estate group the Ladani Group. The I-T department searched 30 premises of the Ladanis and their close relatives on February 27 for five days. However, they couldn’t find the papers and other data related to black money. The officials […]
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted raids at 29 places in Gujarat, Delhi and Maharashtra this week. The raids were in connection with the ‘human smuggling’ that is going on in the US-Canada border areas. So far, illegal ‘entries’ worth more than Rs. 1,000 crores have been discovered in connection with the human smuggling racket. Bharat […]
The Camp Hanuman Mandir has had its lease renewed by the Army’s Western Command in Pune for an additional 30 years. This ends discussions of relocating the 250 years old temple to the Riverfront, much to the relief of devotees. The Camp Hanuman temple, nestled in the Shahibaug area of the city, holds a special place […]
After getting tickets, all the 15 BJP candidates in Gujarat have started campaigning for the Lok Sabha elections, but the suspense is increasing regarding Vadodara seat. Vadodara seat has been held by BJP for a long time. Now it remains to be seen which name is approved in the CEC meeting to be held on […]
An 18-year-old from Ahmedabad, weighed a whopping 137kg and was stuck on the couch due to his obesity. His weight problems also caused him to develop hypertension and diabetes, along with leg blisters and sleep apnoea. He tried various ways to lose weight, but none worked. He finally opted for bariatric surgery at a local […]
Jamnagar, India: Jamnagar Airport experienced a significant surge in air traffic and passenger volume due to the pre-wedding celebrations of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant, which concluded on March 3rd. Over the past week, the airport handled over 500 domestic and international flights, with approximately 4,500 passengers traveling through the facility between February 26th and […]
Ahmedabad, Gujarat: The newly constructed Paldi Jalaram Mandir underpass officially opened for traffic today, following its inauguration by Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel. Built by the Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC) at a cost of Rs. 83 crore, the underpass aims to significantly improve traffic flow in the city. It connects the busy Paldi Char Rasta […]
Vadodara: The Special Operations Group (SOG) of the Vadodara Police conducted a raid on Arothe’s house in the Pratapgunj area based on a tip-off. During the raid, they discovered “grey bags” containing a substantial amount of cash, totaling Rs 1.01 crore. According to a press release issued by the SOG, Arothe “failed to provide a […]
A recent study using advanced Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Google Earth Engine (GEE) tools has revealed the changes in the Ahmedabad’s landscape over the past decade. This shows that city’s urban sprawl is encroaching on farmlands and barren areas at a faster rate than anticipated. The Landsat satellite imagery revealed Ahmedabad’s rapid urban expansion […]
Former Deputy Chief Minister and senior BJP leader Nitin Patel on Sunday said that he has withdrawn his claim to contest from Mehsana Lok Sabha seat. The BJP on Saturday released the first list of 195 nominees, including 15 from Gujarat, which sends 26 members to Lok Sabha. In another setback for the Congress, senior leader […]
The Gujarat Chief Minister today expressed his admiration for IPS Hasmukh Patel at a public event today. The event was organized to hand over appointment letters to 1990 candidates who cleared the recruitment test for a government job. The Chief Minister in his speech remarked that Hasmukh Patel’s name always receives applause. “But why do […]
A couple from Narol, Ahmedabad had a harrowing ordeal after they hired IFB company for installing an oven. According to a police complaint lodged by Dhruvilbhai Soni at Narol police station, the IFB service representative, Abdul Vora from Royal Enterprise, made advances towards his wife and sent her inappropriate messages. Soni said – ‘Abdul began […]
Former Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister, Nitin Patel, has decided to step back from the competition for the Mehsana seat, a constituency for which the BJP is yet to announce its candidates. Nitin Patel, who held the position of Deputy Chief Minister from August 2016 to September 2021, made his decision public through a social media […]
In a tragic incident outside the Rajkot bus port, a 21-year-old student from Gondal lost his life after being crushed between two state transport buses on Saturday. The victim, identified as Brijesh Solanki, tragically passed away before he could receive medical attention. Brijesh Solanki, a student at a polytechnic college, had arrived in Rajkot with […]
The civic body has initiated an ambitious project of reviving 143 lakes in the city by taking possession of them from the district collector’s office. The project aims to enhance water conservation, restore the lakes as public spaces and use them as stormwater sinks to avoid urban floods. The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has already […]
Vadodara: The scorching heat of summer has not yet arrived, but people in Gujarat are already cooling off with their favourite frozen treats. Ice cream brands have reported a 15% increase in sales in February alone, compared to the same month last year, across the state. Major ice cream companies in Gujarat are predicting record-breaking […]
Tarun Kumar Vashisth, 42, a native of Uttarakhand, who was born blind, has become the first doctor of philosophy (PhD) from the premier B-school with disability wherein he mapped the experience of blind employees in corporates in India. Vashisth, is set to take up teaching at IIM Bodh Gaya later this month as an assistant professor […]
A Los Angeles court in America ordered Indian-origin tycoon Haresh Jogani to pay a hefty sum of Rs 2,000 crore to four brothers in damages after the ruling went against him in a 21-year-old land dispute. The verdict resolves a legal feud involving the division of a Southern California property empire, comprising 17,000 apartments. The court has […]
Rajkot, Gujarat: While the unexpected downpour brought a reprieve from the scorching heat in Saurashtra on Saturday, it also caused waterlogging in towns and raised concerns for farmers. The sudden change in weather caught residents off guard, with many having already switched to air conditioners in anticipation of summer. The heavy rain, accompanied by strong […]
Ahmedabad, Gujarat: Two men were arrested by Adalaj police for impersonating candidates in the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) exam for constable recruitment in central armed police forces (CAPFs) held on Friday. The FIR was registered at Adalaj police station against five individuals: Bablu Kansa, Atendrasinh Shivsinh, Radheshyam Sharma, Ashish Sharma, and Ajitsingh Gujjar. They have […]
