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Aspiring US visa applicants from Ahmedabad and north Gujarat are grappling with two significant hurdles. One is the excessively long wait time for appointments. Visitor visa interview slots are currently available only from September 2026. The other is the recent withdrawal of the option to apply for a US visa from third countries, a shift […]
A massive financial fraud has surfaced in Gujarat, shaking the very foundations of public trust. In a startling admission made yesterday in the Gujarat Assembly, the government reportedly confirmed a Rs 123.22 crore scam under the Nal Se Jal scheme in Mahisagar district. These funds were meant to bring drinking water to rural homes. Shockingly, […]
More than two months after the Gujarat government unveiled a special financial relief package aimed at supporting the struggling diamond industry and its workforce, the vast majority of applicants—particularly those seeking help with school fees for their children—have yet to receive any assistance. On Tuesday, the government shared data in the state assembly revealing that it […]
The monsoon session of the Gujarat Assembly kicked off on a dramatic note Monday, with Congress MLA Jignesh Mevani confronting the state government over widespread financial frauds under the Gujarat Protection of Interest of Deposits Act, 2003. On the very first day, Mevani reportedly posed pointed questions to the Home Department about Ponzi schemes and scam-ridden companies […]
In a case of what is being perceived as blatant discrimination and injustice to the deceased, the Gujarat Government is yet to initiate any criminal action against a powerful industrial group. Three days after bodies of five workers of a hydro power plant in Mahisagar district were fished out, the police are yet to make […]
Looks like Gujarat has hit the brakes on baby-making. According to a Sample Registration System (SRS) Statistical Report by the Census of India, the state’s Total Fertility Rate (TFR) has dipped to 1.8, quietly slipping below the national average of 1.9. A silent drop in diaper sales. This report dates back to 2023, but the […]
Vadodara police have arrested three members, including a minor, of the ‘Bat Gang’, a burglary ring known for posing as balloon sellers by day and turning into thieves by night. The arrests were made following a series of thefts across the Manjalpur and Makarpura areas of Vadodara. Late-night surveillance and CCTV analysis led Manjalpur police to the […]
The Congress on Monday demanded resignation of Bachu Khabad, minister of state for panchayat and agriculture, whose two sons are allegedly involved in multi-crore Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme in Dahod. No sooner did the seventh session of the 15th assembly begin, the Congress MLAs staged a walkout demanding Khabad’s resignation. They then stood […]
The death of a Class 10 student who was stabbed by a classmate in Ahmedabad two weeks ago has compelled many schools in Gujarat to enforce strict campus safety protocols. According to reports, schools are now taking bullying incidents seriously. They are intensifying efforts to monitor what students bring to school. Some schools confirmed to […]
Six people, including a local leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party have been apprehended by the police during a late-night police raid at a farmhouse in Gujarat’s Bharuch district. The group was allegedly engaged in illegal gambling operations for personal profit. The Bharuch District Crime Branch reported that the raid took place on Friday night […]
Gujarat has crossed 100 per cent of average rainfall in the current season as 102.89 percent average rainfall has been recorded till Sunday evening, Owing to an active Southwest monsoon over Gujarat, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a fishermen warning cautioning them not to venture into the sea from September 7 to September […]
Rescue teams have been deployed in temple town of Pavagadh in Gujarat’s Panchmahals district after a cargo ropeway trolley collapsed at the Shakti Peeth. The tragedy occurred when a trolley, used for transporting construction materials, malfunctioned and crashed while descending. Panchmahals Superintendent of Police, Dr Harsh Dudhaat, confirmed the casualties and said police and fire […]
The Indian pharmaceutical industry has carved out a unique identity, balancing scientific excellence with entrepreneurial ambition. Pharma firms in India reached the apogee in 1971 when India’s top 30 pharma companies created sales records of up to Rs 1,310 million. Fast forward 53 years to 2024, and the landscape had transformed dramatically: top 30 Indian […]
The Gujarat High Court has granted temporary relief to Aam Aadmi Party MLA Chaitar Vasava, allowing him three-day release, to attend monsoon session of the State Assembly beginning Monday. On Thursday, Justice M. R. Mengdey gave a ruling in favour of Vasava. Mengdey ruled that he (Vasava) is duty-bound to attend the Assembly Session. The […]
A new legislation aimed at de-criminalising a range of minor offences by replacing criminal penalties with monetary fines is all set to be announced. The initiative by the Gujarat government is intended to ease the compliance burden, reduce case pendency in courts, and enhance the ease of doing business in the state. Up to eleven […]
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for some districts of Gujarat till Saturday as extremely heavy rains are likely to lash these places. With a low-pressure area formed above the Bay of Bengal, widespread rains are likely to affect Gujarat as well as other parts of the country. The IMD bulletin has said, […]
A fortnight after the fatal stabbing of a Class 10 student, the Seventh Day Adventist (SDA) School in Maninagar on Tuesday night released CCTV footage and a timeline of events to counter allegations of negligence. Nayan Santani was stabbed by a class VIII student outside school. Santani managed to reach the school after he was stabbed. […]
The Gujarat Government has reduced fuel surcharge on electricity by 15 paise per unit with effect from July 2025. Kanubhai Desai, Energy and Petrochemicals minister, said on Tuesday that the decision has been taken to provide electricity to the citizens at a lower rate. According to information, the decision will benefit 1.75 crore consumers of […]
A museum is a space where artifacts of history, culture, science, and art are preserved. It also provides knowledge, context, and deeper insights into the past. According to the Archaeological Survey of India, the Vadnagar Archaeological Experiential Museum had a total of 95,658 visitors till August 31, 2025 from across India. The Museum was opened […]
In a twist in what earlier looked a case of accident, Dilip Vasava’s name has emerged in the death of former sarpanch of Shiyali village of Jhagadiya taluka, Bharuch district. Dilip is the son of Jhagadiya MLA Chhotu Vasava. Bhogilal Vasava of Shiyali village died in an incident that happened on August 13. A truck […]
