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We have heard of MBA programmes for working professionals but in a path-breaking initiative, the Gujarat Technical Education Department is set to launch engineering courses specifically designed for working professionals in the 2024-25 academic year. This initiative, approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), will see 720 seats across two degree and […]
Ahmedabad’s civic body had resolved to reduce the city’s per capita waste from 600g to 450g by 2031. A vision document to this effect was released a decade back. But today, the situation is grim and the dream seems more distant than ever. It was way back in 2014 that Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) annually […]
On February 6, a city sessions court denied regular bail to two postal agents from the Shastrinagar post office, implicated in an alleged scam of ₹6 crore dating back to 1999-2000. The accused, Tejas Shah, his wife Gira Shah, and Darshana Bhatt, allegedly defrauded small investors and a significant number of senior citizens, causing them […]
Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has become the first municipal corporation in Gujarat to list a Green Bond on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE). The listing was inaugurated by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel in a bell-ringing ceremony on Thursday, attended by Mayor Pratibha Jain and other dignitaries. The Green Bond, a landmark issuance worth Rs. 200 […]
SURAT, India: Transporters operating in Surat’s textile market area have issued legal notices to 30 textile markets, contesting their parking charges. They demand the implementation of Supreme Court rulings on parking fees, claiming the current system imposes an unfair burden on them. The Grey Finish Delivery Contractor Welfare Association (GFDCWA) and the Surat Jila Textile […]
Ahmedabad, February 6: The Gujarat government has taken strong action against a private school and a government primary school principal involved in the illegal admission of government school students. Cabinet Minister for Education, Kuber Dindor, informed the Gujarat Assembly today that a private school in Paldi-Kankaj village, Ahmedabad, has been fined Rs. 1 lakh and […]
An average Amdavadi experiences 70 to 80 decibels (dB) of noise against the acceptable levels of 55 to 65 dB. This data, published by The Times of India last year, may not be unfounded. A recent study titled ‘Temporal Assessment of Noise Pollution in Major Intersection of Ahmedabad City of Gujarat’ published in the Journal of Propulsion […]
Ahmedabad, Gujarat: Mumbai-based cleric Mufti Salman Azhari landed in deeper trouble on Tuesday after Gujarat police registered a second FIR against him for allegedly delivering a hate speech at a religious event in Kutch district last week. This comes just days after Azhari’s arrest in a separate hate speech case lodged in Junagadh. He was […]
With the change in weather, medical emergencies seem to be on rise as the state witness increasing cases of breathlessness, high fever and headache. According to the EMRI-108 data, there has been a significant jump in breathlessness cases by around 16 per cent from October to January, compared to the corresponding period the previous year. […]
In a strange incident, a man in Gujarat’s Narmada district filed an FIR against himself, for causing the death of his wife due to negligence. The 55-year-old teacher, identified as Paresh Doshi, reportedly met with an accident while driving with his wife beside him on Kheroj-Khedbrahma highway, near Daan Mahudi village, in a bid to […]
From reporting cyber crimes to getting safety tips, you’re now covered 24×7 by the Surat Police Cyber Crime Cell. An AI-based WhatsApp chatbot launched by the Surat Police to control growing cybercrime aims to provide quick assistance to individuals dealing with various cyber issues, spanning from reporting cybercrimes to receiving safety tips. The AI-based WhatsApp […]
Landfill sites in at least two cities of Gujarat – Ahmedabad and Surat – are methane hotspots of the country, according to a recent study conducted by the Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro). The landfill sites in these two cities are second and third on the list of top 22 methane hotspots in the country. […]
A 2-year-old boy was safely retrieved out of a 15-feet-deep pit in a 6-hour operation in Gujarat’s Jamnagar. The boy fell into an open borewell pit following which rescue teams rushed to the spot and pulled him out alive, officials said on Wednesday. Jamnagar Collector BK Pandya said the boy, son of a farm labourer, […]
Using AI algorithms trained on scans of ancient papyrus scrolls, these young scholars have cracked part of the “Herculaneum scrolls,” a priceless collection buried under the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. This breakthrough, announced on February 5th, marks a new era in deciphering the “only library that survives from the ancient world.” For […]
Surat police have arrested two individuals, Yusuf Shaikh (60) and Madar Qureshi (26), for allegedly selling beef in the Rustampura area. They were caught with 63.5kg of the meat, which forensic testing confirmed to be beef. Three others, identified as Mustaq Shaikh, Azaz Shaikh, and Imam Heera Haji, have been booked in connection with supplying […]
The police have filed an FIR against trustees, doctors and others of a local hospital in Mandal village of Viramgam, Ahmedabad, for causing hurt to patients due to negligence. A senior official confirmed that five of the 20 victims had completely lost vision in the eye that had been operated for cataract at Shri Ramanand […]
Two diamond traders in Surat, Alpesh Kukadiya and Bhavin Suthar, are facing accusations of cheating their colleagues out of Rs 27.34 lakh worth of diamonds, prompting a police investigation. Mahesh Nakarani, a seasoned diamond businessman, filed a complaint alleging Kukadiya and Suthar took possession of his diamonds under the pretense of selling them at a […]
Archaeological evidence paints a picture of early inhabitants enjoying a balanced diet of rice, pulses, fiber crops, barley, and a small portion of millets. However, the Solanki era (around 1,000 years ago) saw a dramatic shift, with rice dominating 85% of their plates. But then came a turning point. The Sultanate and Mughal rule witnessed […]
The Saurashtra Cricket Association (SCA) is all set to rename its new stadium in Rajkot after veteran administrator Niranjan Shah, a fitting tribute to his 50-year dedication to the sport. The grand unveiling of the “Niranjan Shah Stadium” will take place on February 14th, just a day before the third India-England Test match kicks off […]
Before the election code of conduct comes into force in the run-up to the Lok Sabha polls, the Gujarat government is trying to finish the process of finalising the firm for Rs 6,000-crore Olympic Village in Ahmedabad. Two global firms, Building Design Partnership Ltd (BDP) from the UK and Populous, specialising in sports facilities, have […]
