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Gujarat Unveils 5G Vision in Budget Focused on Education, Women, and Growth

February 5, 2024 18:32

Ahmedabad, India: Gujarat presented its 2024-25 budget, outlining a vision for “Viksit Gujarat@2047” and prioritizing social security, education, infrastructure, and women’s empowerment. Finance Minister Kanu Desai announced a Rs 3.32 lakh crore budget, emphasizing five key aspects: Garvi (pride), Gunvantu (prosperous), Green, Global, and Gatisheel (dynamic). Education Takes Center Stage: Education received the largest share […]

Gujarat ATS Nabs Mufti Salman Azhari for Hate Speech

February 5, 2024 18:19

Mufti Salman Azhari, a religious leader who delivered a provocative speech at a function in Junagadh, was arrested by the Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) from Mumbai on Sunday night. According to sources, the ATS team faced resistance from a crowd of supporters before they could capture the Mufti in Ghatkopar. However, the Gujarat police said […]

Card-Swapping Gang Busted in Surat, 31 Debit Cards Seized!

February 5, 2024 18:07

Surat: The Udhna police of Surat have cracked down on an ATM card skimming operation, arresting two individuals and seizing 31 debit cards. The accused allegedly targeted women and elderly citizens at ATMs, swapping their cards and withdrawing money. The apprehended individuals, identified as Ankit Yadav (21) and Ritik Bahadur (21), both residents of Pandesara, […]

Surat Diamond Artisan Takes Own Life

February 5, 2024 17:42

Surat, Gujarat: The glimmer of diamonds has dimmed in Surat, the once-proud diamond capital, as another artisan succumbs to the weight of financial despair. Mehul Babubhai Chauhan, 41, a resident of Adajan, ended his life on Sunday by hanging himself, adding to the chilling tally of suicides in the city’s struggling diamond industry. Mehul, who […]

Mufti Detained By Gujarat ATS; Supporters Protest

February 5, 2024 12:24

The Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) of Gujarat police detained Vikhroli resident Mufti Salman Azhari from his home in Mumbai for making alleged inflammatory remarks during a speech in Gujarat on January 31. Hundreds of people including some politicians gathered outside the Ghatkopar police station, where he was taken for completing legal formalities before being taken to […]

Coaching Class Owner, Engineer Among 5 Arrested in SIM Card Scam

February 4, 2024 20:27

Rajkot: Five more individuals, including a pharmacy graduate running online coaching classes and his engineer friend, were arrested in a racket involving the sale of pre-activated SIM cards to cybercriminals and online fraud through fake religious websites. The arrests were made by the Devbhumi Dwarka’s cyber crime unit, which identified the accused as Monark Patel […]

Bullet Train Project Hits Brakes Near Ahmedabad Due to Rail Permission Impasse

February 4, 2024 20:10

Ahmedabad, India: The highly anticipated Ahmedabad-Mumbai bullet train project has encountered a roadblock, jeopardizing its progress. The National High-Speed Rail Corporation (NHSRCL) and Western Railway (WR) are locked in a standoff, halting construction on the Ahmedabad section since October 2023. The crux of the issue lies in WR’s refusal to grant permission for building a […]

AMTS To Expand Bus Service And Upgrade Infrastructure In 2024-25

February 4, 2024 19:27

The Ahmedabad Municipal Transport Service (AMTS) has announced its budget for the next fiscal year, which includes several initiatives to improve public transportation in and around the city. The budget, which was presented by AMTS chairman Dharamsingh Desai on Saturday, has been increased from Rs 641.5 crore to Rs 673.5 crore. One of the main […]

Textile Traders In Surat Face Payment Crunch Due To New Income Tax Rules

February 4, 2024 19:19

The textile production in south Gujarat has been affected by the new payment time limit under the amended Income Tax Act. The new rules, which came into effect from FY 2023-24, require the buyers to pay the MSMEs within 45 days of purchase. Otherwise, the unpaid amount will be counted as the buyer’s profit. This […]

Man Duped 34 Investors Of Rs 3 Crore Using A Fake Name

Man Dupes 34 Investors Of Rs 3 Crore Using A Fake Name

February 4, 2024 20:33

The Gir Somnath police arrested a man from Ahmedabad for cheating 34 investors of Rs 3 crore by using a fake name. The man, who called himself Kevin Bhatt, and his wife Rupa, who lived in Shahibaug, promised high returns in share markets to the investors. The complaint was lodged by Jaydeepgiri Gowsawami at Una […]

Stop the Dumping! Urgent Action Needed to Save Surat’s Water Source

February 4, 2024 17:34

Surat, the city that was recently declared the cleanest in India, is facing a major problem of waste being dumped in the Tapi river, its only source of water. The accumulated waste has deteriorated the water quality and created water supply issues for the city’s seven million residents. The waste includes construction debris and untreated […]

Ahmedabad: The Woman Who Cooks Delicious Meals For Mouth Cancer Patients

February 4, 2024 17:20

Hemal and Kashyap Dalal, a couple from Usmanpura, shared a passion for food and life. But their world turned upside down when Kashyap, an interior designer and decorator, was diagnosed with mouth cancer in 2014. He had to undergo several surgeries, including the removal of his lower jaw, which affected his ability to eat normally. […]

Ahmedabad Revives Double-Decker Bus Service After 30 Years

February 3, 2024 18:25

The city of Ahmedabad has brought back the double-decker bus service after a gap of more than 30 years. The Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has introduced seven new electric AC double-decker buses on an experimental basis. The buses are run by the Ahmedabad Municipal Transport Service (AMTS) and cost Rs. 6 crore in the first […]

Gujarat’s Rs 3.32-Lakh Cr Budget Unveils Upgradation of Seven Municipalities

February 3, 2024 18:05

Gujarat’s Finance Minister, Kanu Desai, revealed a surplus budget of Rs 3,32,465 crore for the fiscal year 2024-25, emphasizing key areas such as nutrition, health, and education. Notably, the budget includes the transformation of seven municipalities—Navsari, Gandhidham, Morbi, Vapi, Anand, and Mehsana—into municipal corporations, expanding the state’s urban expanse beyond its current 50%. Desai justified […]

Gujarat Witnesses Significant Surge in Railway Projects Over the Last Decade

February 3, 2024 17:31

Over the last 10 years, Gujarat has seen a substantial increase in fund allocation and the corresponding commissioning of Railway projects. The annual budget outlay for projects falling fully or partly in Gujarat by Indian Railways has escalated more than 14 times, from Rs 589 crore per year during the 2009-14 period to Rs 8,332 […]

Synthetic Diamond Industry Welcomes Budget Allocation for Centre of Excellence

February 3, 2024 17:28

The budget announcement on Friday to set up a centre of excellence for synthetic diamonds in Surat has been welcomed by the diamond industry leaders. They said that the move will boost the development of technology and skills in the synthetic diamond sector, which is growing rapidly in India and globally. Finance minister Kanu Desai […]

Deadly Crossroads: 3 Lives Lost, Over 20 Injured in Twin Tragedies

February 3, 2024 17:25

Ahmedabad, India: A dark shadow fell over the Limbdi-Ahmedabad highway on Saturday as two separate accidents claimed the lives of three individuals and left over 20 injured. These incidents, occurring near Janshali Patiya and Limbadi Model School, have reignited concerns about road safety on this vital artery. The first accident unfolded near Janshali Patiya, where […]

10 Logistics Parks Planned on SP Road to Tackle Traffic and Pollution

February 3, 2024 17:04

Ahmedabad, India: In a bid to curb traffic congestion and air pollution, the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) is collaborating with the Ahmedabad Urban Development Authority (Auda) to establish 10 logistics parks along the SP Ring Road. This ambitious project aims to divert heavy commercial vehicles, particularly trucks, away from the city center, easing traffic flow […]

School Trustee Files Complaint Against RTI Activist For Forgery And Extortion

February 3, 2024 16:59

Bholabhai Chauhan, a trustee of an education trust that runs a primary school in Sihor, Bhavnagar, has lodged a complaint against Mahendra Patel, a self-styled RTI activist, for allegedly forging documents and extorting Rs 27.50 lakh from him. Patel, who lives in Sargasan, Gandhinagar, was booked by the CID Crime, Rajkot, on charges of forgery […]

The Dark Side of Surat’s Cleanliness: How Umarwada Suffers

February 3, 2024 16:37

Surat, the city that recently won the Swachh Survekshan 2023 survey for being the cleanest in India, has a hidden side that belies its prestigious title. Umarwada, a part of the Surat Municipal Corporation’s (SMC) ward 14, is a glaring example of the inequality and neglect that plagues the city. Umarwada’s residents face a daily […]

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Gujarat Unveils 5G Vision in Budget Focused on Education, Women, and Growth

Gujarat ATS Nabs Mufti Salman Azhari for Hate Speech

Card-Swapping Gang Busted in Surat, 31 Debit Cards Seized!

Surat Diamond Artisan Takes Own Life

Mufti Detained By Gujarat ATS; Supporters Protest

Coaching Class Owner, Engineer Among 5 Arrested in SIM Card Scam

Bullet Train Project Hits Brakes Near Ahmedabad Due to Rail Permission Impasse

AMTS To Expand Bus Service And Upgrade Infrastructure In 2024-25

Textile Traders In Surat Face Payment Crunch Due To New Income Tax Rules

Man Dupes 34 Investors Of Rs 3 Crore Using A Fake Name

Stop the Dumping! Urgent Action Needed to Save Surat’s Water Source

Ahmedabad: The Woman Who Cooks Delicious Meals For Mouth Cancer Patients

Ahmedabad Revives Double-Decker Bus Service After 30 Years

Gujarat’s Rs 3.32-Lakh Cr Budget Unveils Upgradation of Seven Municipalities

Gujarat Witnesses Significant Surge in Railway Projects Over the Last Decade

Synthetic Diamond Industry Welcomes Budget Allocation for Centre of Excellence

Deadly Crossroads: 3 Lives Lost, Over 20 Injured in Twin Tragedies

10 Logistics Parks Planned on SP Road to Tackle Traffic and Pollution

School Trustee Files Complaint Against RTI Activist For Forgery And Extortion

The Dark Side of Surat’s Cleanliness: How Umarwada Suffers

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