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Dixit Patel, the Jay Jalaram Schools’ chairman, was arrested on Sunday by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), which is looking into the allegations of fraud during the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test-Undergraduate (NEET-UG) at the Jay Jalaram School in Godhra, Gujarat, on May 5. The CBI has sought that Dixit Patel be placed under custody by […]
Heavy rains fell on Sunday in several parts of Gujarat, causing traffic disruptions and water logging in several areas, including the districts of Valsad and Surat. Mahuva in Surat has received around 2 inches of rain; however, Valsad has received over 4 inches. Both Surat City and Umargam had experienced half an inch of rain. […]
Congress Rajya Sabha MP and Gujarat Congress President Shaktisinh Gohil, on Saturday, alleged that an affidavit filed by the Deputy Superintendent of Police in the Sessions Court of Godhra has brought to light a massive scam involving the NEET UG 2024 examination. “The government has claimed in the Supreme Court that the paper was not leaked, and their ministers have said […]
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a forecast predicting heavy rains in various parts of Gujarat over the next five days, from June 29th to July 3rd, as the monsoon remains active across the state. Light to moderate rain is expected to occur throughout Gujarat during this period. According to the latest IMD bulletin, […]
A canopy at the passenger pickup and drop area outside the departure terminal of Hirasar-based Rajkot airport collapsed amid heavy rains. The airport, operated by the Airport Authority of India (AAI), has been using a temporary terminal building since its inauguration last year. The permanent terminal is expected to be completed by August this year. […]
The Muslim man who was killed after a scuffle at a cricket match in Chikhodra, a village in Anand district in Gujarat, has left behind his one-month pregnant wife. Salman Vohra, 22, died after he was mercilessly beaten by a group of Hindu men on 22 June. His uncle, Noman Vohra, claimed that the deceased […]
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel had met with officials and inspected various developmental projects in Chhota Udepur on Thursday. He was also scheduled to visit the General Hospital but could not due to heavy rainfall affecting travel conditions. Presently, the current state of the hospital has come under scrutiny, with reports suggesting severe neglect of […]
In the last few days, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has been busy attending the Kanya Kelavani Mahotsav and School Entrance Festival in various parts of the state. Along with him, his cabinet ministers are also seen putting efforts to improve the education system in the state by organising various initiatives. They have assured the […]
The monsoon has made its presence felt across the entire state of Gujarat today. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has released its latest forecast, predicting heavy to very heavy rainfall in specific districts until June 28th. An orange alert has been issued for several regions, indicating the likelihood of significant precipitation. Orange Alert Districts: These […]
Two individuals were apprehended for hacking the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) e-booking website and illicitly generating hundreds of Tatkal tickets. Rajesh Mittal (55) and Krupa Patel (24) were found to have exploited illegal software named Gadar and Nexus to carry out their activities. Their unauthorised actions resulted in the creation of 652 […]
Dr Hemang Joshi, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Member of Parliament (MP) representing Vadodara, has requested Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu to begin international flights from Vadodara Airport. This appeal comes eight years after the inauguration of the new Integrated Terminal Building by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2016. The new terminal, constructed at […]
The Gujarat government has updated the list of beneficiaries of Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi. The government has removed the names of 2,62,050 people from the list, terming them as ineligible. It was found that those removed from the list were receiving the amount in contravention of the laid down norms. The rules bar the […]
The Gujarat state GST (SGST) department conducted massive raids on nine business establishments in North Gujarat and discovered bogus billing scams amounting to Rs. 392 crore. The authorities held Arvind Patel, Jasmin Kumar Patel and Krupesh Patel in connection with the allegation of defrauding the state exchequer to the tune of Rs. 392.83 crore. The […]
The Ahmedabad Crime Branch has taken a proactive step to address the issue of drug abuse among minors by calling upon 25 individuals for counselling sessions at Gaekwad Haveli. These minors are part of a group of 100 individuals who were identified in connection with the investigation of drugs seized from 58 parcels at the […]
In Gujarat, a major scandal has erupted in the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) for medical course admissions, with a series of scams, including paper leaks, surfacing and raising serious concerns about the integrity of the examination process. One incident occurred in Godhra, where NEET examinees’ papers were allegedly written by ‘experts’ in exchange […]
Last week, the Uttar Pradesh government blacklisted Ahmedabad-based exam conducting company EduTest Solutions Private Limited in the wake of the paper leak in the UP police constable recruitment exam. The Wire’s investigation has revealed that this company is has been subject to allegations of paper leaks and recruitment scams in several states across the country. Its founder-director, […]
After receiving multiple complaints regarding the canteen’s unhygienic practices, the Health Department conducted a surprise raid at the Allen Institute in Shilaj, Ahmedabad on June 26, 2024. During the inspection, officials discovered inedible food being stored and served to students. Unlicensed Operation UncoveredThe inspection revealed that the canteen was operating without a valid license, raising […]
The Gujarat government has said that a high-level committee has been formed to protect the lions in Gir Sanctuary from railway accidents. The committee, consisting of senior officers of the state forest department and Indian Railways, is working to find out ways to protect the lions’ movement in co-existence with the railway traffic within the […]
Preeti Arya, the customs superintendent, has been suspended due to allegations that she aided a gold smuggling group while she was employed at the Ahmedabad and Surat airports in Gujarat. A departmental investigation into Arya was initiated on the basis of prima facie involvement. It was found that she would clear female carriers who were […]
Gujarat Police rescued R K Vasava, an Assistant Commissioner, Industries Department, posted in Palanpur, Banaskantha, after a chase from the grip of kidnappers. This is the first such kind of crime in Gujarat when a senior government official is kidnapped in broad daylight. Vasav is a Class-1 officer, due for retirement in a week. he […]
