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The Delhi High Court has upheld its interim stay on a lower court’s decision to grant regular bail to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in the alleged liquor policy case. The High Court criticized the lower court, stating that it had not adequately considered the matter and highlighted several lapses in judgment. The High Court’s observations […]
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International (SVPI) Airport is set to enhance passenger convenience with new self-baggage drop machines and additional electronic gates. Also Read: Minor’s Age Ignored: Bombay HC Orders Release of Juvenile Accused in Pune Car Crash
The Ahmedabad Crime Branch, in collaboration with the Joint Commissioner of Police (JCP), Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) and Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), conducted a successful combing operation during last night’s Rath Yatra procession. The operation resulted in the recovery of a high-quality locally-made revolver from a suspect. The accused is currently undergoing interrogation, […]
A Bangladeshi couple, who had been residing illegally in Ahmedabad for the past 15 years, was apprehended by the Local Crime Branch (LCB) of Western Railways at Ahmedabad Railway Station on May 1. The LCB received a tip-off about Riksana while conducting station patrols and detained her based on suspicion. Subsequent investigation revealed that Riksana […]
Amrut Modi, former secretary of Sabarmati Ashram Preservation and Memorial Trust, passed away in Ahmedabad today. He was 89. A few months ago, Modi had resigned from the post of secretary citing health reasons. A Gandhian, Modi was associated with the SAPMT since the early 1970s. He was staying in the Gandhi Ashram since the […]
In another incident of infighting within the BJP, Rakesh Devani, a BJP leader from Veraval, released a video saying that the recent utterances of newly elected Junagadh MP Rajesh Chudasama is a threat directed at him and his family. The Junagadh MP, who was able to retain his seat for the third time, made headlines […]
The Congress, buoyant by recent encouraging performances in the Lok Sabha elections, has given a call for ‘Rajkot Bandh’ today to mark the first monthly anniversary of the gruesome fire tragedy at the city’s TRP Game Zone, which claimed 27 lives. Gujarat Congress president Shaktisinh Gohil urged shopkeepers and owners of other establishments in Rajkot […]
The Gujarat Government has declared a war against drugs even as the state has been witnessing increasing drug seizures over the last couple of years. Notwithstanding the Opposition’s allegations, the government has said that it has undertaken several initiatives to curb the spread of drug usage and trading. The Minister of State for Home Harsh […]
As predicted by the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), heavy rainfall has drenched parts of Gujarat since this morning. Lalpur taluka in Jamnagar witnessed a remarkable 2.5 inches of rain within just two hours, from 8 am to 10 am. Data from the State Emergency Operation Center in Gandhinagar reveals that nine talukas received over one […]
The Gujarat government on Sunday announced the construction of two new bridges at a cost of Rs 399 crore in North Gujarat. The two new bridges will be built on State Highway Number 55. Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has given his in-principle consent for the construction of two new river bridges. The Department of Roads […]
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Sunday unveiled a state-wide anti-polio initiative, which seeks to vaccinate 83.72 lakh children below the age of five. According to an official statement, the campaign was started in view of National Immunisation Day, and as part of the Children’s Polio Eradication Campaign 20–24. “The state health department aims to […]
A Muslim citizen of Bangladesh, who was residing in Gujarat’s Surat city under a Hindu identity, was arrested by police on Sunday. The authorities found fake documents that the accused had used to reside in India. According to authorities, the documents included an Indian passport, an Aadhaar card, a West Bengal school leaving certificate, a […]
Ahmedabad’s police control room is gearing up to improve public announcements across the city by deploying advanced technology at 100 locations. The upcoming police commissioner’s office at Shahibaug Police Headquarters will play a key role in this initiative. Police officials have identified congested and high-traffic points where the new public announcement system will be installed. […]
Despite the ban on narcotics in Gujarat, illicit substances continue to be trafficked and once again, banned drugs have been seized in Ahmedabad. The Ahmedabad Crime Branch recently intercepted a significant consignment of ganja, valued at ₹3.50 crore. Authorities from the Ahmedabad city crime branch and customs department remain vigilant, closely monitoring the evolving tactics […]
The Southwest monsoon of 2024, which initially arrived in Navsari, South Gujarat, on June 10, has encountered a sluggish progression, resulting in delayed rainfall across most parts of the state. While Valsad and Navsari districts in southern Gujarat have experienced incessant rains, the rest of Gujarat continues to grapple with heat. Typically, the southwest monsoon […]
The Special Investigation Team (SIT) formed by the State Home Department to fix the responsibility in the Rajkot fire incident that claimed 27 lives, has handed over it’s report to the government. The report implicates negligence and dereliction of duty by concerned departments, including the fire department. However, the role of high-ranking officials is still […]
Gujarat Giants’ cricketers and kabaddi players have shifted gears from their usual domains to embrace athletics. Adani Sportsline has officially announced the 8th edition of the Adani Ahmedabad Marathon, one of the most eagerly anticipated events in Ahmedabad. Scheduled for November 24, this year’s marathon will commence and conclude at the scenic Sabarmati Riverfront Sports […]
The Gujarat High Court on Friday lifted the interim stay on the release of Maharaj, the debut film of Bollywood actor Aamir Khan’s son Junaid, stating that there is nothing insulting in the movie and it is not directed at the Pushtimarg sect as alleged. The movie is based on a libel case from 1862 […]
As many as 23 individuals fell victim to visa agents in Gujarat, losing a staggering sum of over Rs 8 crore. The victims, primarily farmers from Gandhinagar, Ahmedabad and Sabarkantha, were allegedly promised visas to the United States and Canada. The incident came to light when Jigneshkumar Patel lodged a complaint with the Infocity police […]
Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has found itself embroiled in a heated dispute after it was revealed that it plans to provide a Narmada water connection exclusively to one member of the Kalhaar Exotica Society in Sola, despite the society comprising a total of 150 members. The move by AMC to grant this “special” water connection […]
