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Are you a book lover who wants to explore the world of literature and culture? If yes, then you should not miss the Ahmedabad National Book Fair Literature Week, a grand event organized by the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation. The literature week will take place from 6th to 12th January, 2024 at GMDC, Gujarat University Ground, […]
The craze for stock market investments among Gujaratis has led to a significant increase in the number of investors in the state. According to data maintained by the NSE, only five pincodes in Gujarat do not have a single registered stock market investor. These include three areas in Surendranagar district and one each in Morbi […]
Gujarat may soon get chip manufacturing plant as the state government is in talks with chip makers in the US, South Korea and Japan to set up a plant here. Gujarat ACS Industries and Mines SJ Haider said talks were underway with several companies to set up plants in the said. It may be noted […]
The Gujarat police have sought assistance from the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to probe the illegal immigration scam through the Nicaragua route. The Gujarat CID has formally requested the CBI assistance to uncover more details about the agents. The CID has obtained the names and contact details of 15 agents involved in this scheme. […]
In an unprecedented move, chemists in Kheda district, particularly in Nadiad city, have stopped selling cough syrups without a doctor’s prescription. This self-regulation follows a tragedy involving a fake Ayurvedic syrup that claimed five lives due to methanol poisoning in late 2023. Despite the peak season for flu and influenza-like illnesses (ILI), which typically increases […]
To commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Vibrant Gujarat Summit, the Indian government is set to release a special Rs 20 coin and stamp. The coin, confirmed by a gazette notification from the Ministry of Finance, will be composed of 50% silver, 40% copper, 5% nickel, and 5% zinc, weighing 35 gm with a diameter […]
Aris Infra, a 3-year-old company operating in 30 cities across India, has launched a platform that uses Artificial Intelligence and Data Science to address a major challenge in the real estate sector – sourcing raw materials. The platform also offers credit to developers facing financial constraints. By streamlining the procurement process via their technology platform, […]
In an unprecedented move, the Gujarat Technological University (GTU) announced the syllabus for its Master’s of Engineering course on January 2, 2024, days after the semester exams concluded on December 30, 2023. This has left the students perplexed, questioning the validity of their exam preparation. The timing of the syllabus announcement has raised concerns about […]
In a shocking incident, over 25 tolas of jewellery worth Rs 14.25 lakh were reported stolen from a house in Anandnagar. The victim, Ranjan Gaikwad, a nurse residing in Shela, had stored the jewellery at her parents’ home in Gurukrupa Society, Anandnagar for safekeeping. The theft was discovered on Tuesday when Ranjan’s relative, Sharmila, found […]
Gujarat Vidyapith, founded by Mahatma Gandhi, is set to establish ‘Bhartiya Gau Tirth’, a national centre for indigenous cows, to promote local breeds. The idea was proposed by the Chancellor and Gujarat Governor Acharya Devvrat during a meeting on December 21. The centre is expected to be operational at Vidyapith’s regional centre at Bochasan village […]
Six young schoolgirls, aged between 15 and 17, leapt from a truck that was travelling at high speed after the driver and five other people inside allegedly attempted to molest them. The incident happened in Gujarat’s Chhotaudepur district. The girls began jumping off the truck to protect themselves from molesters. The driver, Suresh Bhil, lost […]
In a recent event in Gandhinagar, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel criticised the working methods of municipal authorities. He highlighted the inefficient approach to infrastructure development, such as building roads only to later destroy them for sewerage projects. He emphasised the need for proper planning and assured that funds would be provided for well-planned projects. Patel […]
Ahmedabad, a bustling city in the heart of Gujarat, is set to host a significant event on January 9. The city will witness a grand roadshow led by none other than Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who is fondly known by his initials, MBZ. The roadshow, as […]
The Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (CDRC) in Gujarat has ordered British Airways to pay Rs 2.93 lakh to a 74-year-old man, who was sent back from London along with his wife after his US visa was revoked in December 2021. CDRC Navsari observed that it is the duty of the airlines to check if a […]
Who says classical music concerts need to be serious affairs? The performances on the third day of the Saptak Musical Festival at Ahmedabad’s LD Arts College on Wednesday were delightfully entertaining, with the performers seemingly enjoying themselves as much as the audience. The first performance, featuring Pandit Puran Maharaj and Prashant Sharma in a tabla-pakhawaj […]
EMRI 108 recorded 72,573 cardiac emergencies in 2023 which is a massive 35% higher compared to 53,700 in 2018. The EMRI 108 data for 2023 indicated that there was more than 20% rise in cases related to breathing issues, cardiac issues and fever for both Ahmedabad city and Gujarat in a year. In Ahmedabad, compared […]
MoUs worth Rs 23.72 lakh crore have been signed by industry bodies with the Gujarat government in the past two years from February 1, 2022 to January 3, 2024. The MoUs are expected to generate 34.62 lakh employment opportunities in the state. Ahead of the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2024 scheduled on January 10-12, as […]
Gujarat will host its 10th edition of the biennial Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit (VGGS) in 2024, the event’s first in five years since 2019. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will open the three-day summit on January 10 and 12 in Gandhinagar. Twenty-eight nations and 14 organisations, including the UK, the UAE, and Australia, have confirmed their […]
The police have cracked down on a gang that was making fake Aadhaar cards, voter cards and birth-death certificates for people in Juhapura area of Ahmedabad for Rs. 200 to 2,000. A cyber crime team arrested a youth who was doing computer repairing – software work in Juhapura and found evidence of making fake documents […]
The state of Gujarat in India celebrates Makar Sankranti or Uttarayan on January 14 every year. This festival is marked by kite flying, which is a popular activity among people of all ages and backgrounds. They flock to their rooftops to enjoy the sight of colourful kites filling the sky or to participate in kite […]
