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In Gujarat, the birthplace of Mahatma Gandhi, there has been a 58% increase in liquor permits issued on health grounds over the past three years, as per the data from the state’s prohibition and excise department. The data reveals that Ahmedabad district leads with the highest number of liquor permit holders, boasting 13,456 permits. Surat […]
In a bid to capture a sly thief, the police force from Ahmedabad, Gujarat, embarked on a journey to Madhya Pradesh. For two consecutive days, the officers went undercover, selling vegetables and balloons, all while keeping an eye out for the suspect. The moment the thief made his appearance, he was promptly captured. To catch […]
Twinkle Raval, a spirited young woman hailing from Rajkot, India, has carved her own path in the world of solo travel. Behind the wheel of her i20 car, she has journeyed through 10 Indian states, clocking an impressive 40,000 kilometers. Twinkle’s wanderlust was ignited at the tender age of 15. Her father, a mobile phone […]
The Gujarat government has withdrawn police cover from the witnesses of the 2002 riots, their lawyers, and also a retired judge. About 15 years back, the SC had formed a witness protection cell under SIT in its supervision for the complainants/witnesses of the riots. The SIT had formed the special cell based on SC’s recommendation […]
Gujarat’s decision to relax liquor prohibition in the Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City) has stirred a pot of mixed reactions. While some see it as a progressive move, others, particularly the All India Mahila Sanskritik Sangathan (AIMSS), a women’s organisation, view it as a step in the wrong direction. The AIMSS has launched a […]
A police car was stolen from the Dwarka police station, leading to an immediate and extensive investigation by the Dwarka district police. The stolen vehicle was traced passing through the nearby Kuranga toll and later the Khambhaliya toll booth, heading towards Jamnagar. Upon discovering the vehicle’s trajectory, a joint operation was launched by the Dwarka […]
In a recent series of thefts that spanned nine days, a 20-year-old man has been apprehended by Surat police for stealing cash, a mobile phone, and a DVR from three upscale restaurants in the Vesu area. The arrested individual, identified as Sahil alias Sahil Gaando Pathan, allegedly targeted three establishments – Zero, Engine, and a […]
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has recently conducted a search operation at the premises of an LLP firm and its associated companies in Surat, Gujarat, over suspected transactions involving the transfer of ₹2284 crore out of the country. The search operation was conducted under the provisions of the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) at the locations […]
Sabarmati Station: The Emerging Epicenter of Multimodal Transit The Ahmedabad-Mumbai bullet train project, managed by the National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL), made significant strides in 2023. The multimodal transit hub at Sabarmati station is nearing completion, and work has begun on the first 7km of the undersea rail passage. A 350m mountain tunnel […]
Ahmedabad Urban Development Authority (Auda) is once again planning to take up the six-laning of the 76-km Sardar Patel Ring Road. At present, SP Ring Road is a four-lane road with service lanes running all along. Under the new plan, each of the lanes will be 12.5m wide instead of the present 8.5m. On a […]
A special Pocso court in Ahmedabad acquitted a man in a case of cyberstalking and enticing a 13-year-old girl for pornographic purposes as the police were unable to furnish the certificate mandatory to authenticate electronic evidence. The Pocso court accepted that the offence of harassment of the minor took place on the internet and awarded […]
AHMEDABAD – The city’s health department, under the civic body, released its weekly health update on Tuesday, revealing a concerning rise in various diseases within the city’s hospitals and urban health centres. From December 1 to 24, the city registered 71 cases of dengue. This mosquito-borne disease, characterized by fever, body aches, and rash, poses […]
The city’s bustling streets are set for a significant transformation. The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) is implementing a new “Efficient Street Vendors Management Plan” that will ban street vending on roads that are 24 metres wide or less. This includes the CG Road and the SG Highway service roads. The plan also prohibits vending activities […]
Good news for talented students from OBC, EBC, and DNT communities in Gujarat! The Department of Social Justice and Empowerment has launched a scholarship scheme offering financial support of up to Rs 75,000 per year for students in classes 9 and 10, and Rs 1.25 lakh per year for those in classes 11 and 12. […]
Viraj Modi, an Amdavadi boy, has made Gujarat proud by being the state’s only candidate to score a perfect 100 percentile in the Common Admission Test (CAT)-2023. This achievement places him among the elite group of 14 candidates across India who have attained this feat. Viraj, an alumnus of Nirma Vidyavihar, is currently pursuing a […]
As the year draws to a close, the city of Ahmedabad is alive with the vibrant colors and sounds of the Kankaria Carnival. The carnival, which runs until December 31, has become a major attraction for locals and tourists alike, offering a rich tapestry of cultural programs. One of the main attractions of the carnival […]
Amid all the brouhaha surrounding the lifting of liquor prohibition in Gandhinagar’s GIFT City, the Gujarat prohibition department has rolled out a set of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) detailing the relaxation and the riders that accompany the leeway. A crucial aspect of the SOP is that permits valid elsewhere in the state are not applicable […]
A shocking incident has emerged from the Aarti Society in the Ghatlodia area of Ahmedabad. A few days ago, some residents of the society were reported to have severely beaten a dog, inflicting serious injuries to its jaw, teeth, and tongue. The Ghatlodia police have since registered a case against these residents. Deepaben Joshi, a […]
Gandhinagar, December 26, 2023: Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel inaugurated the 175th Vidya Gyan Parv at Gujarat Vidhya Sabha in Ahmedabad. During the event, he highlighted the significance of the Gujarati language and affirmed the government’s commitment to promoting it. The Chief Minister praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership and emphasized India’s growing global influence under […]
Afcons Infrastructure has reached a major milestone in Ahmedabad Metro Phase 2 with the successful launch of the final precast box segment for the Sabarmati River Bridge. This crucial element of Package C1 connects Gujarat National Law University (GNLU) to Gujarat International Finance Tech City (GIFT City). The newly launched bridge measures approximately 810 meters […]
