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Ahmedabad, Gujarat’s financial capital, is set to undergo a significant transformation with the construction of a mixed-use skyscraper at Iskcon Circle. Local developer Navratna Group is behind this ambitious Rs 1,000 crore project, which will rise to a height of 160 metres, making it the tallest structure in Gujarat. This skyscraper will be the first […]
Seven people, including four students, were killed when two cars collided in a village in Gujarat’s Junagadh district on Monday. Deputy Superintendent of Police Dinesh Kodiyatar said that the incident happened on the Junagadh-Veraval Highway at around 8 am when a car jumped the road divider at high speed and collided with another vehicle approaching […]
Five hospitals in Gujarat have been suspended from the list of authorised healthcare providers under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY) scheme following a series of irregularities discovered during inspections. Two of these hospitals are based in Patan, with one each from Ahmedabad, Dahod and Aravalli. Alongside the suspensions of these hospitals, two doctors […]
During the ongoing winter session of Parliament, the Central government stated that 8.3% of the edible item samples examined in Gujarat this year did not meet food safety regulations. 360 of the 4,316 food samples analysed in the state failed safety tests between April and September of this year. During the food safety fortnight drive […]
With a decline in temperature in the cities of Gujarat and chilly nighttime breezes, winter has begun to show its hues. Minimum temperatures in Gujarat’s four biggest cities—Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Surat and Rajkot—were all less than 15°C. At 11°C, Vadodara had the lowest temperature, followed by Rajkot at 11.8°C. In Ahmedabad, the temperature was 13.9°C and […]
People in Gujarat now have to wait a long time to get an appointment for a US tourist visa, with new application deadlines as far back as 2026. Appointments for student visas are still relatively easy to obtain, but visiting visas are now very difficult. As a result of the genuine scarcity, prospective travellers are […]
Recent findings shared in the Lok Sabha have revealed major groundwater quality concerns across Gujarat, with 28 out of 33 districts (85 per cent) impacted by salinity. According to data from the Central Ground Water Board’s (CGWB) 2022-23 report, 30 districts (91 per cent) are grappling with high fluoride levels, while an alarming 32 districts […]
A fraudulent Telegram account impersonating former IPS officer and current GPSC Chairman Hasmukh Patel, using his name and photograph to promote a ‘Ponzi’ scheme on social media, has been uncovered. The scheme falsely promises to quadruple investments in a short time. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), he stated, “A complaint has been lodged at Gandhinagar […]
A court in Porbandar, Gujarat, has cleared former IPS officer Sanjiv Bhatt of charges in a 1997 custodial torture case, stating that the prosecution failed to “prove the case beyond reasonable doubt”. Bhatt, the former superintendent of police (SP) of Porbandar, was acquitted on Saturday by additional chief judicial magistrate Mukesh Pandya of charges related […]
Over 100,000 volunteers were honored on Saturday at the grand Karyakar Suvarna Mahotsav, a mega celebration, held at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The event, which marked the enduring legacy of the BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha, paid tribute to the unwavering commitment of volunteers who had tirelessly contributed to fostering a global community rooted in […]
Gujarat Lokseva Trust marked its 34 years of service, Lokseva Ka Utsav (Festival of Public Service), on Saturday, highlighting its ongoing commitment to compassion, sacrifice and empowerment. As part of the occasion, the Trust launched the “Vadil Dattak Yojana,” a new initiative aimed at providing personalised support to senior citizens in old-age homes, ensuring their […]
A total of 363 Asiatic lions died in Gujarat over the past three years, with only seven deaths took place due to train accidents, according to a statement from the Union Government. The information was shared by Kirti Vardhan Singh, Minister of State for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, during the ongoing winter session of […]
Between November 2020 and November 2023, law enforcement agencies identified 275 locations in Gujarat’s four major cities — Ahmedabad, Surat, Rajkot and Vadodara — where prostitution was reportedly being practised. During this period, authorities rescued 869 women from these sites, according to data presented by the state government during a recent assembly session. Surat emerged […]
Gujarat, a state renowned for its industrial prowess, is facing a stark economic challenge as 5,974 micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) have closed their doors since July 2020. Official data from the Union Ministry of Commerce and Industries, recently presented to Parliament, reveals that Gujarat now ranks third nationally in MSME closures, behind Maharashtra […]
Gujarat outperforms Delhi and Maharashtra in terms of overall transport accessibility, even though only 45.2% of its citizens have access to high-capacity public transport, such as metro rail, trains, and ferries, within a one-kilometre radius of their homes, a recent report by Union Government revealed. When all public transport (buses, taxis, and autorickshaws) within 500 […]
The Sabarmati Riverfront in Ahmedabad is set to host a new state-of-the-art convention, cultural and business centre near Tagore Hall, with an estimated project cost of Rs 792.50 crore. With existing landmarks like Tagore Hall, Sanskar Kendra and an event centre in the vicinity, the upcoming facility is expected to significantly enhance the area’s utility. […]
After fake officers, offices and sham government officials, the cracks in the much-vaunted “Gujarat Model” have deepened with the unravelling of an organised racket in Surat of selling fake medical degrees. Gujarat Police has now busted a gang selling fake medical degrees, enabling unqualified individuals, including Class 8 dropouts, to masquerade as doctors. The gang […]
The Gujarat government announced on Tuesday that Kutch’s Smritivan Earthquake Memorial Museum has been honoured with the esteemed Unesco Prix Versailles 2024 award for its exceptional interior design. The award was presented at a ceremony held at UNESCO’s headquarters in Paris, where state minister Jagdish Vishwakarma and GSDMA CEO Anupam Anand accepted the accolade. The […]
Twelve crew members of a sunken vessel were successfully rescued in a joint operation by the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and Pakistan’s Maritime Security Agency (MSA) in the northern Arabian Sea on Wednesday. The vessel, MSV Al Piranpir, was en route from Porbandar in Gujarat to Bandar Abbas in Iran when it sank early on […]
In a distressing incident, a pregnant woman from the Zarakhli village near Chhota Udaipur had to be carried in a cot for half a kilometre after suffering labour pains. The family called for an ambulance, but due to the lack of proper roads, the ambulance could not reach the village. They were forced to carry […]
