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Mystery surrounds the disappearance of the unaccompanied minor, a two-year-old boy on board, after a Nicaragua bound plane carrying supposedly 303 illegal immigrants from India was intercepted in France and all the passengers were sent back, reached home. In an apparent “Donkey” flight as depicted in the latest Rajkumar Hirani film, the passengers are believed […]
Water and erratic power supply have afflicted Gujarat over the years. A prosperous state, home to India’s Prime Minister, ought to do more to manage water resources efficiently. A recent article by Amitava Bhattacharyya published in TERI (The Energy and Resources Institute) presents a situational analysis of drinking water security in the state while outlining […]
When an individual passes away, customary sorrow permeates the familial abode and resonates through the village. However, in the heart of Bhavangarh village, within the confines of Idar taluka in Gujarat, an extraordinary commemoration unfolded—a distinctive prayer gathering ( Besnu) that served as a poignant tribute to their departed patriarch. Upon seeing the images of […]
The Mumbai Crime Branch, in collaboration with the Vadodara Crime Branch, apprehended three men—Adil Malek, Vasim Meman, and Muhammad Arshil Topal—on charges of issuing email threats of 11 bomb blasts in Mumbai, including a threat to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). The threatening email was dispatched under the alias ‘Khilafat.India’. The joint operation initially […]
The Local Crime Branch (LCB) of Gir Somnath district police have apprehended three individuals accused of operating a fraudulent scheme. The racket involved issuing Aadhar cards without the necessary proofs and evidences, even to foreign nationals including those from Bangladesh. The LCB police conducted a raid on Saturday at the Darbari Aadhar shop located opposite […]
New Delhi: In an unusual move, the Gujarat State Police Accountability Complaints Authority (SPCA) had found only one among 839 complaints it had received during 2022 within its jurisdiction, Right to Information (RTI) replies have shown. A recent report by the Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative (CHRI), which collated RTI replies from various SPCAs, has highlighted that […]
More than 1200 aspiring electrical assistants in Gujarat, agitating against the Gujarat Energy Transmission Corporation Limited (GETCO) felt cheated as the company cancelled the recruitment process citing technical error in one of the segment of the selection process. After the GETCO recruitment controversy blew up, the company has finally responded by placing 6 officials under […]
In the wake of the relaxation in liquor norms, GIFT City Club has announced an increase in its membership fees effective from January 1. The club, known for its ‘wine and dine’ facility, has seen a surge in membership inquiries, leading to this decision. The corporate membership fees will see a hike from the current […]
The State Monitoring Cell (SMC) of Gujarat has reported a significant increase in alcohol seizures this year, with the total value of seized liquor reaching Rs 17.86 crore until November. This figure is nearly double the Rs 10.4 crore worth of alcohol seized in 2022. Ahmedabad has emerged as the leading city in terms of […]
RAJKOT: In a disturbing case, a 28-year-old woman has come forward to report an alleged rape by her colleague, who coerced her into getting a divorce under false promises of marriage. The complaint, filed at the A-division police station, names the accused as Ravi Kanjani, a fellow employee at a mobile showroom in the city. […]
The Rajkot Municipal Corporation is set to make significant improvements to the Pradyuman Park Zoo, one of its largest attractions, with the construction of a Lion Safari Park. The Indian government has approved the project, making Rajkot the first municipal corporation in the country to build such a park. The Lion Safari Park, which will […]
BJP Gujarat State President C R Patil has urged people to participate in the ‘JanMan’ survey on the NaMo app on X (former Twitter), which aims to gather public opinion ahead of the 2024 elections. The survey provides an opportunity for citizens to voice their views on what constitutes holistic development and to share their […]
The international terminal at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport is undergoing rapid expansion following the commencement of operations by five new international airlines. Fly Baghdad, Malaysian Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, Thai Smile, and Thai Air have all begun operations in 2023, significantly enhancing connectivity with the Far East and providing easier access to countries such as […]
In a significant development, Advocate Brijesh Trivedi was elected as the President of the Gujarat High Court Advocates’ Association (GHCAA) on Friday. Trivedi secured a decisive victory with 1,060 votes, outpacing his closest competitor, former GHCAA President Pravinsinh Jadeja, who garnered 580 votes. The election also saw Advocate Virat Popat ascend to the position of […]
Referred with awe and deference as K K in the corridors of power, one of the most powerful bureaucrats in post congress India, K Kailashnathan is reappointed as the Chief principal Secretary to the Government of Gujarat, in a series of countless extensions, for a period of unusual 6 months time. Interestingly, the end of […]
While a series of petitions seeking to criminalise marital rape are pending before the Supreme Court, the Gujarat High Court, in an important observation, has said that rape is rape, even if the accused is a husband charged with the offence against his own wife. Disagreeing with the marital rape exception as provided under Section […]
Speculations are rife that the huge and well-oiled BJP electoral machine is likely to engulf several Congress MLAs just prior to Parliament elections due in few months. Bhupat Bhayani, who had won the prestigious Visavadar seat, which was once represented by the BJP patriarch and former Chief Minister Keshubhai Patel, took the plunge on 13th […]
Gujarat University initiated a drive to clear encroachments on a key road leading to the university campus, LD Engineering college campus, Knowledge Consortium campus, Innovation hub, Girls Polytechnic, Physical Research Laboratory, ATIRA, and the Vice Chancellor’s bungalow, among other places. The road, owned by the university but open to the public, has been overrun by […]
The Gujarat police conducted raids at 17 immigration consultancy firms in Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, and Vadodara, following complaints that fake documents were being used to obtain visas. Passports and computer hardware were seized, a senior official said. The raids came after a month of surveillance by state CID Crime employees, Additional DGP (CID Crime) Rajkumar Pandian […]
The Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation (GSRTC) has announced a significant change in its bus routes to improve connectivity to the new Hirasar Airport, located 35 km away from Rajkot city. The decision was communicated by JB Karotra, the regional director of GSRTC. Previously, GSRTC operated 14 buses on the Rajkot-Hirasar route to facilitate passenger […]
