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Thirty years of uninterrupted governance naturally raises an expectation — that those in power would have addressed the most basic human needs. In Gujarat, the reality is unsettling. Five of its districts rank among the ten worst in India for malnutrition, which is at odds with the state’s cultivated image of progress. BJP has been […]
Violent clashes erupted in a village in Gujarat’s Gandhinagar district on Wednesday night, after tensions escalated between two communities over conflicting WhatsApp statuses. The incident led to widespread arson and vandalism, prompting police to detain more than 70 individuals by Thursday. The confrontation occurred in Bahiyal village, located in Dehgam taluka, approximately 38 kilometers from […]
In yet another case of digital arrest reported from Gujarat, a 59-year-old retired teacher from Ahmedabad has lost staggering Rs 38.70 lakh. According to reports, Mahesh Parmar, a resident of Jivraj Park area was virtually “held hostage” for nine days and cheated of Rs. 38.70 lakh. He filed a complaint with the City Cyber Crime […]
The Gujarat government on Wednesday said that the State Cabinet has unanimously sanctioned the formation of 17 new talukas by reorganizing the existing 21 talukas across the state. State Government Spokesperson Rushikesh Patel told reporters in Gandhinagar that the move is part of a citizen-focused strategy aimed at administrative decentralization. The restructuring is expected to bring district and […]
A Navratri celebration in Surat witnessed a temporary disruption after members of Bajrang Dal and the Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) objected to the participation of three Muslim drummers from a Mumbai-based band. The event was paused for nearly an hour as tensions rose at the Swarna Navratri celebration, marking the second consecutive year such an […]
A controversy broke out at Surat Civil Hospital after followers of Asaram Bapu, a self-proclaimed spiritual leader currently serving life sentences in two rape cases, conducted aarti and pooja on the hospital premises using his photograph. Asaram Bapu has been convicted in two separate rape cases — the first in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, and another involving […]
Parts of Gujarat and Meghalaya reported tremors which are believed to be the impact of a 4 magnitude earthquake that hit Bangladesh. Two mild tremors were recorded in Gujarat’s Kutch district on Sunday with no reports of injuries or damage to property, officials said. According to the Institute of Seismological Research (ISR), the first tremor […]
Following the new mandate about the H1-B via, Microsoft has urged its employees on H-1B and H-4 visas to return to the US immediately before the Trump administration’s September 21 deadline, after which companies will be required to pay $100,000 per year for each H-1B worker visa. Reuters reported this saying Microsoft has advised those already […]
In an incident that has sent shockwaves across Gujarat, a woman in Mehsana district was allegedly forced to dip her hands into a pot of boiling oil. All to prove her fidelity to her husband. The incident reportedly occurred on September 16 in Gerita. It surfaced only after a chilling video of the act went […]
Even as the coastal town of Bhavnagar has been waiting since 2006 for then Chief Minister Narendra Modi to fulfil his promises, today Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated development projects worth ₹34,200 crore in Bhavnagar, Gujarat, emphasizing India’s commitment to self-reliance. When Modi was the CM he promised several developmental works for Bhavnagar in Saurashtra. […]
After the completion of the 2,500-meter runway extension at Keshod Airport, the Ministry of Civil Aviation has planned to install advanced navigational infrastructure. As per the master plan and scope of work, provision of Instrument Landing System (ILS), CAT – I Approach Lightning System and DVOR has been considered for Keshod Airport . This information was given by the Minister of […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s birthday became an iconic celebration yesterday in Gujarat. His 75th birthday is the biggest and the grandest birthday celebration Gujarat ever witnessed since its’ inception as an independent State. A play depicting his life and achievements from his Vadnagar tea selling days to his “amazing” achievement of Operation Sindoor were showecased. […]
A 28 year old man of Vadodara has reportedly disappeared in Thailand with his parents doubting that he has been taken captive. The aggrieved parents say that their son went to Dubai last year with the help of local immigration agents. From there, he was sent to Thailand about five months back after which he […]
It’s been nearly 15 years since MF Husain left his physical sheath. But Ahmedabad continues to feel his presence. A national newspaper has reported that at a modest shop in Saraspur, people still remember the artist’s visits as if they happened yesterday. Interesting anecdotes shone through the narrative. Husain never wore slippers when he would […]
The Gujarat government is cracking down hard on noise pollution. DJ trucks are in the hot seat. These rolling discos have been turning up the chaos instead of the beats. It has all been giving neighborhoods more headaches than dance moves. Now, it’s time for the party to cool down. And for the peace to […]
While the Gujarat government has received 89,948 applications for educational aid from diamond workers, it has so far provided financial assistance to only 170 children for the school fees of only 170 children, data provided to the State legislature on Tuesday (September 9) has revealed. Congress MLA Tushar Amarsinh Chaudhary had asked a question on […]
Surat has got Gujarat’s 1st Town Planning Scheme Linked To Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project. Five Town Planning schemes are being drawn up to boost housing, business, and economic activity on the bullet train route. This special initiative is to manage urban expansion around the bullet train route. This scheme will enhance infrastructure on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad […]
A massive fire has broken out at the premises of Sanghvi Organics Private Limited, located in Panoli GIDC, Bharuch, on Sunday morning. Over 15 fire tenders are on the spot trying to douse the fire. Till now, no casualties have been reported.
In a scene that might make even seasoned exam toppers raise an eyebrow, two learner’s driving licence applicants recently managed to answer 10 questions in just 22 and 27 seconds respectively. The feat, achieved on the government’s Sarathi Parivahan portal (which allots 30 seconds per question), reportedly set off alarm bells at the Regional Transport […]
In a shocking incident, a school van has run over a 1.5-year-old girl today in Surat in Gujarat. The incident, which took place in the Jahangirpura area of the city has been recorded on CCTV. The video footage has also online and gone viral. Vibes of India requests its’ readers not to forward or post […]
