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Rajkot, Gujarat: Three police personnel and a home guard have been arrested in Gir-Somnath district, Gujarat, for allegedly raping a 27-year-old woman bootlegger multiple times over several months. The woman, who took over her deceased husband’s illegal liquor business, accused the men of forcing her into sexual relations in exchange for not taking “hafta” (protection […]
Ahmedabad, Gujarat: A builder named Yogesh Gupta, accused of rape and absconding for a year, has been apprehended by the Cyber Crime Branch of Ahmedabad. Gupta, 55, was hiding in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, disguised as a temple priest to evade capture. The charges against Gupta stem from a 2023 case where he allegedly raped a […]
Gujarat: A manhunt is underway in Amreli after a video capturing a tourist’s dangerous encounter with a lion in Gir National Park went viral on social media. The incident, filmed at night, highlights the growing issue of lion-teasing in the protected area and has sparked outrage among wildlife activists and park officials. The disturbing video […]
In a disturbing incident, a 22-year-old woman from Rajkot found herself ensnared in a sinister plot concocted by a tantrik based in Amreli. The victim, who had recently separated from her husband, along with her mother, was duped out of Rs. 3.13 lakhs and their gold jewelry. What began as a purported solution to her […]
Surat: A chartered accountant (CA) from Vesu, Surat, fell victim to a cybercrime, losing a staggering ₹9.3 lakh to a fraudulent website that lured him with promises of high returns in stock market investments. The incident highlights the growing sophistication of cybercriminals who are increasingly targeting even financially savvy individuals. Nikunj Tulshyan, 26, reported to […]
Rajkot witnessed the grand launch of the realme 12 Pro series 5G, the latest offering from the leading smartphone brand, at the Poojara Telecom Rajkot today. The event was attended by the famous Gujarati singer, Aditya Gadhvi, who mesmerized the crowd with his lively performance and revealed the realme 12 Pro 5G & realme 12 […]
Surat City Police has launched an AI-powered chatbot named “Surat Cyber Mitra” to combat the growing threat of cybercrime. This innovative tool aims to empower citizens with instant access to information and guidance, protecting them from online fraud and encouraging them to report suspicious activity. “Surat Cyber Mitra is a testament to our commitment to […]
A horrific accident took place in Devpara village of Surendranagar district, where three workers from Rajasthan were exposed to a deadly gas leak caused by a bomb blast using gelatin sticks. The blast was part of an illegal coal mining operation, which was carried out by carbosels without any permission or safety measures. The workers […]
The Gujarat high court confirmed its stay on construction and development at the new facility of the Sports Club of Gujarat at Chekhla village and admitted the petition challenging the development by the club on a common plot of a residential society which is in Agriculture Zone-1. The Sports Club of Gujarat had requested the […]
Ahmedabad, Gujarat: A heated debate erupted in the Gujarat Assembly on Wednesday, with Congress MLA Imran Khedawala raising concerns over the functionality of CCTV cameras in Ahmedabad. Khedawala claimed that a staggering 70% of these cameras are non-operational, hindering police investigations and impacting public safety. During Question Hour, Khedawala highlighted the issue while discussing e-memos […]
Ahmedabad, Gujarat: A dispute has arisen between 53 salt pan workers and the Gujarat Forest Department regarding access to the Wild Ass Sanctuary in Little Rann of Kutch. The workers, claiming to be traditional “agariyas” (salt cultivators), allege they were stopped from cultivating salt within the sanctuary’s boundaries, despite possessing “agariya pothi” cards issued in […]
Rajkot, Gujarat: The dream of turning waste into clean energy in Rajkot remains unfulfilled, with the city’s “waste-to-energy” (WTE) project facing delays and financial burdens. Despite being initiated 67 months ago, the project is far from completion, mirroring similar struggles in other major cities like Ahmedabad, Vadodara, and Surat. The Rajkot Municipal Corporation (RMC) has […]
Surat, Gujarat: The 33-kilometer riverfront path, stretching from Kathor near Kamrej to Rundh Bhatha barrage, now carries a price tag of a staggering Rs 7,882 crore. This is a stark contrast to the Rs 3,900 crore envisioned when the project was first proposed in 2016. The Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) presented the revised proposal for […]
When the world was celebrating Valentine’s Day on February 14, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International (SVPI) Airport in Ahmedabad dedictaed the day to employee health, well-being, and safety. Three engaging events were held as part of the special day: a helmet safety drive, an oral and dental hygiene awareness session, and a fire safety training. Emphasising […]
Officers of Air Intelligence Unit of Ahmedabad Customs in collaboration with customs officers from Kerala, seized around 5.5Kg gold at the Sardar Vallabhai Patel International (SVPI) Airport in Ahmedabad. The gold was concealed in paste form in the rectum of the passengers travelling to India. The customs officers of the Indian Revenue Service stay alert […]
The Bhupendrabhai Patel-led Gujarat government filed a review petition in the Supreme Court in the Bilkis Bano case, requesting the removal of remarks deemed unfavourable to the state. The state’s BJP government has urged the top court to expunge its remarks suggesting that the state acted in tandem with and was complicit with the convicts […]
The development of new property is showing a steady revival in Ahmedabad after the two-year lull induced by Covid. The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation’s property tax department recently published data that shows after a drastic fall in 2020-21, when the total number of new commercial and residential properties fell to 30,379 from 77,499 the previous year, […]
The income tax raids on the PSY and Vinayak Groups in Gandhinagar continued for the fourth consecutive day on Monday. Illegal transactions worth Rs 500 crore have been uncovered so far. The operation has been ongoing at 30 locations of the firms. More than 15 additional officials have been deployed by the income tax department […]
In this age of bitcoins and digital payments, old banknotes can evoke a happy nostalgia. They certainly did at the opening of the Beyond Face Value exhibition of French banknotes at the Alliance Francaise (AF) Ahmedabad on Friday. The French expatriates present at the opening had many memories associated with these Franc notes which were […]
Gujarat is emerging as one of the best startup ecosystems in the country. Besides supporting entrepreneurs – young and old – startups in the state are also taking the lead in creating jobs. Some 48,138 people were hired by startups from Gujarat in 2023 alone. This is the second highest in India after Maharashtra, where […]
