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The Government of India has granted the prestigious Geographical Indication (GI) tag to the gharchola, a traditional Gujarati sari worn during weddings. With this addition, Gujarat has secured a total of 27 GI tags in recent years, 23 of which are in the handicrafts sector alone. The official announcement was made during the GI and […]
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) and Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST) department are set to investigate a massive Rs 6,000 crore Ponzi scam allegedly masterminded by BZ group owned by Bhupendrasinh Jhala, a political worker from Sabarkantha. The scheme, found by the CID (Crime) following an anonymous tip-off, defrauded numerous investors through illegal deposit collection. […]
Kartik Patel, the owner of Khyati Hospital and a key accused in the angioplasty death case, is reportedly hiding in Dubai, according to senior police officers. “Kartik Patel travelled to Australia on November 3 and subsequently fled to Dubai,” said a senior officer from the crime branch. The police are now engaging a chartered accountant […]
A year ago, Otis, a golden retriever born with severe hip dysplasia (HD), languished in pain and neglect, confined to a cage in Vadodara. Today, he enjoys a life of unparalleled comfort in Dubai, travelling by private jet and cherished by a family that treats him like their own child. Rescued at just six months […]
A 40-year-old auto-rickshaw driver in Surat was arrested on Friday for allegedly killing his 18-year-old daughter by repeatedly striking her with a pressure cooker. The incident occurred on Thursday evening, reportedly after an argument over household chores and her use of a mobile phone, according to police. The accused, Mukesh Parmar, a resident of Bharimata […]
The Panchmahal Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) arrested a man on Friday for allegedly attempting to bribe the Presiding Officer of the labour court in Godhra. The accused, identified as Bapu Solanki, reportedly handed over a sealed envelope containing Rs 35,000 in cash, intending to influence the scheduling of his case. According to officials, Solanki visited the […]
Dr Rajendra Singh, nicknamed “waterman of India,” is joining the faculty of Anant National University, Ahmedabad, as the first Professor of Practice in Community Leadership in Environmental Design. Announcing this at a news conference on Saturday, Anant University Provost Anunaya Chaubey said that students today tend to be cut off from the realities of rural […]
After two years, the Morbi suspension bridge tragedy has resurfaced in the headlines, bringing forth startling revelations about the negligence that led to the untimely deaths of 135 people. A chargesheet presented before the court has accused ten individuals, including top executives of the Oreva Group and contractors, of systemic mismanagement and violations. The bridge, […]
The Gujarat government has scrapped a land deal and declared the controversial Surat land deal as null and void after reports of large-scale corruption and kickbacks. A Rs 100 crore plus land exclusively reserved for cattle grazing was sold off for a mere Rs 24.31 crores in Surat. With the cancellation of the land deal, […]
When Gujarat Police arrested Rahul Singh Jat for the rape and murder of a teenager, little did they know that this one murder was just the tip of the iceberg; there was more to it. As they carried out further investigation and questioned the killer, he confessed to killing five others. Rahul Singh Jat, a […]
The Enforcement Directorate (ED), Surat Sub-Zonal Office, has provisionally attached movable assets worth Rs 1.84 crore under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, in connection with illegal betting activities involving Harish, also known as Kamlesh Jariwala and others. The attached assets are registered in the name of Rajesh Lakhani, the proprietor of M/s […]
The deaths of two beneficiaries under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana-Mukhyamantri Amrutam (PMJAY-MA) scheme at a private hospital in Ahmedabad earlier this month have brought attention to the misuse of the Central government healthcare programme in Gujarat. Over the past year, at least seven hospitals and clinics have faced suspension or de-empanelment from the […]
A 23-year-old PhD student from IIT-Delhi tragically lost her life on Wednesday when an excavation pit near the Harappan Civilisation site in Lothal, Gujarat, collapsed on her and her professor. Police have identified the deceased as Surabhi Verma. Her professor, 45-year-old Yama Dixit, also from IIT-Delhi, was rescued by first responders but remains in a […]
Apollo Cancer Centres (ACCs) launched India’s first LungLife Screening Programme, an initiative aimed at the early detection of lung cancer on Nov 28. This programme is designed to combat a disease that accounts for 5.9% of all cancers and 8.1% of cancer-related deaths in the country, with the ultimate goal of improving treatment outcomes and […]
The ongoing wedding season has seen a surge in the demand for luxury vehicles and helicopters in Gujarat, with over 300 high-end cars and 62 helicopters booked for wedding ceremonies and processions. Grooms in Ahmedabad are opting for premium cars such as Rolls Royce Phantom, Jaguar, Bentley, Mercedes-Benz, Mustang GT and Lamborghini to make grand […]
The sixth edition of Abhivyakti – The City Arts Project, an initiative by the UNM Foundation of the Mehta family’s Torrent Group, continues to enchant audiences on Day 7, in Ahmedabad. The 15-day cultural festival, which offers free entry, features a diverse array of performances and art installations, celebrating creativity and innovation while drawing large […]
Gujarat Police Chief Vikas Sahay appreciated the dedication of police officers and staff on Tuesday for protecting children and young girls by acknowledging their efforts in POCSO (Protection of Children from Sexual Offences) cases. One thousand three hundred forty-five officers and staff, including female police officers, received cash incentives of Rs. 12,64,630 from Gujarat Police […]
The Ahmedabad City Police launched a combing operation after a meeting between the top officials and the Gujarat State Home Minister Harsh Sanghavi. The zonal DCPs and a team of 30 to 50 personnel conducted this operation and checked 21,223 vehicles, including 3,111 two-wheelers. This has resulted in the seizure of 199 weapons under the […]
The Punganur cattle, recognised as the world’s smallest breed of cow and revered by Indian leaders such as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, are being bred at the Yug Nirman Gayatri Parivar Trust in Amreli, Gujarat. Facing the threat of extinction, the Trust has taken measures to preserve and […]
The sixth edition of Abhivyakti – The City Arts Project, an initiative of the UNM Foundation of the Mehta Family’s Torrent Group, continues to mesmerise audiences on Day 6 with its vibrant and diverse cultural offerings. The event, which has already drawn overwhelming crowds over the weekend, witnessed a spectacular lineup of performances on Tuesday. […]
