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Dharoi Dam is a gravity dam on the Sabarmati, near Dharoi, Satlasana Taluka in Mehsana district, north Gujarat. Constructed in 1978, the dam is meant for irrigation, power generation and flood control. However, the scenic beauty of the locale coupled with its strategic location (close to Ambaji Temple and Modhera Sun Temple), have long been […]
For the last few days, several parts of India have been witnessing heatwave with some regions in Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and Delhi recording the maximum temperature above 47 Degrees Celsius. However, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) stated that some states in the country will get relief from the harsh heat conditions while Northwest and Central […]
In a first-of-its-kind protest, corporators at the Surat Municipal Corporation, the Opposition AAP members slept the night in the civic body’s meeting room. This was done to ensure continuity of their protest to denounce the ruling BJP’s “dictatorial ways.” It all started, when Saturday, the General Assembly proceedings were abruptly dismissed soon after the BJP […]
A 20-year-old girl, Astha Panchasar, studying in the third year of MMBS, jumped from the hostel roof and died. Astha was a student at GMERS Medical College and used to stay in the girls’ hostel. Following the incident, the police reached the spot and started their investigation. Astha Sanjaybhai, 20, lived in room number 902 […]
As April comes to an end, Ahmedabad has been experiencing a scorching climate. It’s been three consecutive days that the city has witnessed more than 44°C. On Saturday, the maximum temperature is expected to waver between 44°C to 45°C. Ahmedabad was the hottest city in Gujarat on Saturday. There’s no respite ahead, as the Meteorological […]
The Anand District Police, under the Suraksha Setu Scheme, has taken the initiative to help blind women in case of emergency by providing them with helping booklets in braille script. While talking to an official from the Suraksha Setu Scheme, Team VOI discovered the initiative’s origin. The idea came from the Anand Police Inspector General […]
The prices of petrol and diesel have been increasing drastically in India. However, the fuel prices in Gujarat are less than in its neighboring states because of VAT. The government charges VAT or Value added tax on petrol and diesel prices at every production stage. Currently, the petrol price is ₹121 per liter, and diesel […]
Recording the highest maximum temperature of the decade, Ahmedabad on Thursday sizzled at 44.4 Degrees Celsius on Thursday. This was the third instance when the maximum temperature crossed the 44 Degrees Celsius mark in the month of April. The city on Wednesday reported a maximum of 44.2 Degrees Celsius, hence the citizens experienced the scorching […]
Always known to be the campaign mode, whether in power or not, the BJP’s national leadership has already taken the entire strategy of the Gujarat elections in its own hands. This is why after two back-to-back tours of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah recently, national BJP President JP Nadda is arriving […]
After his party’s Punjab triumph and a glimmer of hope in the upcoming Gujarat Assembly elections, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) supremo and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has already initiated a countrywide public poll about his party vis-a-vis the ruling BJP. But party sources said his hopes could be dashed in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s […]
With a 10-year-high maximum temperature, Ahmedabad experienced a maximum of 44.2 Degrees Celsius on Wednesday, which was 2.9 Degrees Celsius higher than the normal temperature. The Indian Meteorological Department stated it to be the second such instance in nearly 18 days, where the maximum temperature mark crossed 44 Degrees Celsius. On April 8, the city […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has suggested building a world-class wonder at Dharoi Dam in North Gujarat. The Gujarat government has initiated the plan to build a space observatory and recreational facility near Vadnagar. Not to forget, Vadnagar is the hometown of PM Narendra Modi. In the past, PM Modi has also proposed the construction of […]
Indian Coast Guard (ICG) ship seized 56 kgs of narcotics worth approximately Rs 280 crore on Monday, April 25, 2022, near Jahkhau, Kutch in a joint operation with the Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) Gujarat. The Pakistani boat ‘Al Haj’ carried a nine-member crew. Following an intelligence input, the ICG and ATS Gujarat strategically deployed ships to […]
IIMA has always been at the forefront when it came to encouraging innovation, creativity and entrepreneurship as well as reinforcing academic excellence and leadership qualities in students and talented youngsters. IIMA Endowment Fund, a one of its kind contest, is another such initiative by the institute, intended to inspire students to aspire high and create something […]
In response to a bail petition moved around 7 pm Sunday, the Kokrajhar court sent Congress-backed Gujarat MLA and Dalit leader Jignesh Mevani to judicial custody till Monday. Assam Congress legal cell chief Monoj Bhagabati informed chief judicial magistrate-in-charge B. Kakati stated said Mevani’s bail petition would be decided on Monday. “The prosecution sought his […]
The Chief Minister of Gujarat Bhupendra Patel attended the programme to felicitate the volunteers of the Socio-religious organization BAPS at Ahmedabad. He was accompanied by his cabinet colleagues Jitu Vaghani and Jagdish Vishwakarma. The saints in the top hierarchy of the organisation welcomed them with Kothari swami garlanding the CM and the Education Minister. BAPS, […]
The maximum temperature on Sunday touched 43.3 Degrees Celsius in Ahmedabad and the city is expected to experience a maximum of 43 Degrees Celsius on Monday, said the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) in its statement. With this Ahmedabad was the hottest city in Gujarat on Sunday followed by Surendranagar at 43 Degrees Celsius. The next […]
Even as it appears imminent that political strategist Prashant Kishor is expected to associate with the Congress party as a key planner for the Gujarat polls, it is public knowledge that he wishes powerful Leuva Patel leader Naresh Patel to play a major role, while ensuring that the young Hardik Patel, a Kadva Patidar, remains […]
Industry captains helming the Gujarat Chamber of Commerce (GCCI) and ministers got together at the Textile Leadership Conclave 2022 on Saturday. This maiden expo at Ahmedabad registered over 600 participants from all over India, largely professionals working across verticals of the textile industry. The interactive meet was a samvad between government representatives and industry stalwarts. […]
Ahead of the traditionally hottest month of Summer – May in Gujarat, the month of April has already sizzled the state with high temperatures. The state had experienced the maximum temperatures to be higher than 41 Degrees Celsius for almost 19 days out of the first 22 days of the April month this year. Gandhinagar […]
