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SURAT, India: Transporters operating in Surat’s textile market area have issued legal notices to 30 textile markets, contesting their parking charges. They demand the implementation of Supreme Court rulings on parking fees, claiming the current system imposes an unfair burden on them. The Grey Finish Delivery Contractor Welfare Association (GFDCWA) and the Surat Jila Textile […]
The city of Ahmedabad is adding another attraction to its list of tourist spots. A Lotus Garden, named Kausum, meaning Garland of India, is being built on SG Highway at a cost of 20 crores. The garden will display the flowers of all the states of India in a unique way. The project is designed […]
Ahmedabad, February 6: The Gujarat government has taken strong action against a private school and a government primary school principal involved in the illegal admission of government school students. Cabinet Minister for Education, Kuber Dindor, informed the Gujarat Assembly today that a private school in Paldi-Kankaj village, Ahmedabad, has been fined Rs. 1 lakh and […]
Ahmedabad, Gujarat: Mumbai-based cleric Mufti Salman Azhari landed in deeper trouble on Tuesday after Gujarat police registered a second FIR against him for allegedly delivering a hate speech at a religious event in Kutch district last week. This comes just days after Azhari’s arrest in a separate hate speech case lodged in Junagadh. He was […]
In a strange incident, a man in Gujarat’s Narmada district filed an FIR against himself, for causing the death of his wife due to negligence. The 55-year-old teacher, identified as Paresh Doshi, reportedly met with an accident while driving with his wife beside him on Kheroj-Khedbrahma highway, near Daan Mahudi village, in a bid to […]
From reporting cyber crimes to getting safety tips, you’re now covered 24×7 by the Surat Police Cyber Crime Cell. An AI-based WhatsApp chatbot launched by the Surat Police to control growing cybercrime aims to provide quick assistance to individuals dealing with various cyber issues, spanning from reporting cybercrimes to receiving safety tips. The AI-based WhatsApp […]
Landfill sites in at least two cities of Gujarat – Ahmedabad and Surat – are methane hotspots of the country, according to a recent study conducted by the Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro). The landfill sites in these two cities are second and third on the list of top 22 methane hotspots in the country. […]
A 2-year-old boy was safely retrieved out of a 15-feet-deep pit in a 6-hour operation in Gujarat’s Jamnagar. The boy fell into an open borewell pit following which rescue teams rushed to the spot and pulled him out alive, officials said on Wednesday. Jamnagar Collector BK Pandya said the boy, son of a farm labourer, […]
Surat police have arrested two individuals, Yusuf Shaikh (60) and Madar Qureshi (26), for allegedly selling beef in the Rustampura area. They were caught with 63.5kg of the meat, which forensic testing confirmed to be beef. Three others, identified as Mustaq Shaikh, Azaz Shaikh, and Imam Heera Haji, have been booked in connection with supplying […]
Two diamond traders in Surat, Alpesh Kukadiya and Bhavin Suthar, are facing accusations of cheating their colleagues out of Rs 27.34 lakh worth of diamonds, prompting a police investigation. Mahesh Nakarani, a seasoned diamond businessman, filed a complaint alleging Kukadiya and Suthar took possession of his diamonds under the pretense of selling them at a […]
Archaeological evidence paints a picture of early inhabitants enjoying a balanced diet of rice, pulses, fiber crops, barley, and a small portion of millets. However, the Solanki era (around 1,000 years ago) saw a dramatic shift, with rice dominating 85% of their plates. But then came a turning point. The Sultanate and Mughal rule witnessed […]
The Atal Bridge, an architectural marvel inspired by kites and inaugurated by Prime Minister Modi in August 2022, continues to attract a growing number of tourists to Ahmedabad. This foot over bridge, spanning the Sabarmati River and connecting the city’s eastern and western parts, has become a hotspot for visitors. With its unique design and […]
A fire that broke out in the server room of an IT company on the sixth floor of a multi-purpose complex in Ahmedabad was successfully put out by the fire brigade on Tuesday morning. No one was injured in the incident, as the staff and occupants of the complex, including patients from nearby hospitals, were […]
The Saurashtra Cricket Association (SCA) is all set to rename its new stadium in Rajkot after veteran administrator Niranjan Shah, a fitting tribute to his 50-year dedication to the sport. The grand unveiling of the “Niranjan Shah Stadium” will take place on February 14th, just a day before the third India-England Test match kicks off […]
Before the election code of conduct comes into force in the run-up to the Lok Sabha polls, the Gujarat government is trying to finish the process of finalising the firm for Rs 6,000-crore Olympic Village in Ahmedabad. Two global firms, Building Design Partnership Ltd (BDP) from the UK and Populous, specialising in sports facilities, have […]
Rajkot, India – A shocking incident has rocked the village of Bhavnagar district as domestic discord turned deadly, resulting in the alleged murder of a 33-year-old man by his wife a mere 11 days into their marriage. The accused, identified as Dipika Vasava, remains at large following the tragic event that unfolded in Juna Padar […]
Even as death of big cats continue in Gujarat, the state government said in the assembly that nearly 80 per cent of sanctioned permanent posts for doctors in wildlife care centres are vacant. Though the state forest and wildlife department claims it is taking measures, including recruiting veterinary doctors, to curb the increase in the […]
Karnavati University, Gandhinagar organised ChhatrNiti Aayog on the varsity campus to discuss the National Education Policy. ChhatrNiti Aayog is an Intellectual congress of the youth – a platform to ideate, analyse, discuss, and deliberate upon the process of state policymaking. Based on the theme ‘National Education Policy: Opportunities and Challenges’, the event was organised at […]
A historian from Ahmedabad has found a precious and unique book among a pile of discarded books at the Sunday flea market. The book, titled “Gujarati Sangeet Ramayana”, is a musical interpretation of the Hindu epic Ramayana in Gujarati language. The book was written by Chhaganlal Vallabh Vasavada, a judge with the Bantva state court […]
In a tragic incident on Jagatpur Road this Sunday, a 40-year-old woman lost her life in a collision. At approximately 10:15 pm, a light commercial pick-up vehicle, operated by 55-year-old Dilip Vaghela, collided with a scooter carrying Mita Prajapati and her young son. Regrettably, Mita, a resident of Gota, succumbed to her injuries, while her […]
