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Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel participated in a ‘Raksha Bandhan’ event in Gandhinagar on Monday, where several women tied ‘Rakhis’ to him during the occasion. Taking to X (formally Twitter), Patel stated, “Today, on the auspicious day of Rakshabandhan, sisters from different sections of the state wished me by tying Rakshasutra in large numbers. I […]
Aahana Benil George, a talented basketball player from Gujarat’s Ahmedabad, has been named to join the Indian U18 (Women) basketball team on Sunday. She is qualified to compete in the esteemed FIBA 3X3 U18 World Cup 2024 in Debrecen, Hungary. Notably, she is the first and youngest player from Gujarat to be selected for the Indian […]
Taxi drivers have expressed their approval of the Punjab government’s decision to reduce the tax on registered tourist vehicles. The state government announced the tax reduction during a recent cabinet meeting. The Azad Taxi Union, representing the taxi operators, had long campaigned against the high tax rates on tourist vehicles in Punjab compared to neighbouring […]
The admission process for four NEET-based courses, including medical and dental, has faced significant delays. Despite this, the All India Quota admission process commenced on August 14, even as Gujarat awaited renewal permissions for its medical colleges. On Friday, the Medical Commission granted renewal permissions to all 680 medical colleges across the country. Among these, […]
The Gujarat government’s decision to cancel the further expansion plan of Gift City in Gandhinagar has left builders and investors in dismay. The move has led to a significant crash in land and house prices, with the market value of a Rs 1 crore flat now reduced to Rs 75–80 lakh around the proposed action […]
At least 20 coaches of the Sabarmati Express passenger train derailed between Kanpur and Bhimsen station at 2:30 a.m. on August 17, 2024. No injuries have been reported. The loco pilot stated that a boulder struck the cattle guard (front portion) of the engine, causing significant damage and bending it. Due to the derailment, seven […]
A police constable, Jitendra Ranjitbhai Waza, allegedly shot himself on Wednesday night in the compound of the Ahmedabad Police Commissioner’s office. He was on duty as a guard and reportedly shot himself in the face with an INSAS rifle. The police have registered a case of accidental death and initiated an investigation into the incident. […]
A special PMLA court in Gujarat’s Ahmedabad on Tuesday framed criminal charges against Trinamool Congress Rajya Sabha MP and leader Saket Gokhale under the anti-money laundering law. Taking to X (formally known as Twitter), the Enforcement Directorate (ED) said, “The Hon’ble Principal District and Sessions Judge, Ahmedabad (Rural) and Designated Special Court (PMLA), Ahmedabad, today […]
Following a scandal involving ‘absenteeism’ in the education system in Gujarat, the state government has taken action against 151 teachers who have been absent from their duties while still receiving salaries. For years, the education department has revealed that 60 teachers have reportedly relocated abroad in violation of regulations. The government has released figures from […]
As the cost of education continues to increase, more parents find themselves unable to afford private schools for their children. During the academic session 2024-25, a staggering 2,29,747 students, spanning from Balvatika (pre-primary) to Class 12, have transitioned from private schools to government institutions across Gujarat. According to data recently released by the state government, […]
After the arrest of the former Chief Fire Officer of Rajkot municipal corporation, Ilesh Kher in a case of disproportionate assets and his deputy BJ Theba in connection with the case of disproportionate assets, the Gujarat government has now arrested Anil Becharbhai Maru for not taking action in the TRP game zone fire. Since the […]
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy rainfall in certain regions of Gujarat over the next 24 hours. A yellow warning has been issued for Bharuch, Surat, Dangs, Tapi, Navsari, Valsad and the Union Territories of Daman, Dadra and Nagar Haveli. The rest of the state is expected to experience light to moderate rain […]
Bhavna Patel, an “absent” teacher at Panchha Primary School in Gujarat’s Banaskantha district, who is currently residing in Chicago, USA, released a video statement claiming that she had secured a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the District Panchayat and completed all necessary paperwork before moving abroad. She claimed that her absence was properly documented and […]
In a startling development from Navsari district in Gujarat, a family received an electricity bill amounting to Rs 20 lakh on Sunday. The family of four claimed to have a few electricity-using items at home and would usually receive a bimonthly power bill of Rs 2,000–2,500. Panktiben Patel said that the South Gujarat Power Company’s […]
Gujarat’s Minister of State for Education, Praful Pansheriya, stated that he has authorised an investigation into the cases of teachers being absent from schools for prolonged periods and settling abroad. The investigation report will be submitted by Monday and subsequent actions will be taken in light of its conclusions. His announcement follows the revelation of […]
In a shocking trend highlighting the reach of illegal land encroachments, recent reports reveal that even land allocated to India’s military forces is not immune. In Gujarat, encroachments have impacted 212 acres of Ministry of Defence land, as part of a larger national issue affecting over 10,000 acres of defence land across India. During the […]
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) on Friday projected that certain districts in North Gujarat are set to experience heavy rain over the next two days. However, in broad terms, most districts of the state will likely experience light to moderate rain over the next seven days, until August 15th. As per the latest bulletin from […]
The Gujarat government has denied over 40 per cent of tribal claims submitted under the Forest Rights Act (FRA). This significant figure was revealed in Rajya Sabha during the ongoing Budget Session. The Ministry of Tribal Affairs has released detailed statistics on the approved and rejected FRA claims nationwide in response to Rajya Sabha MP […]
Gujarat Congress unit on Friday launched a 15-day “Nyay Yatra” to begin its mission of reviving the party in the state, where it last won an assembly election in 1985. The journey will stretch from Morbi to Gandhinagar, covering approximately 350 kilometres. The party plans to utilise this yatra to draw attention to its call […]
Close on the heels of the Union Public Services Commission cancelling the candidature of ex-trainee IAS officer Puja Khedkar, the Gujarat Government has swung into action and given orders of inquiry against five IAS officers, who have reportedly faked certificates. Top sources told Vibes of India that in the BJP’s model state, five IAS officers, […]
