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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 […]
Rajkot, India – A shocking incident has rocked the village of Bhavnagar district as domestic discord turned deadly, resulting in the alleged murder of a 33-year-old man by his wife a mere 11 days into their marriage. The accused, identified as Dipika Vasava, remains at large following the tragic event that unfolded in Juna Padar […]
The Centre has introduced a Bill in Lok Sabha to penalise “malpractices in public examinations” with jail term of 3 to 10 years and fine up to over Rs 1 crore. The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Bill, 2024, is applicable to central recruitment and entrance exams conducted by the Union Public Service Commission […]
Even as death of big cats continue in Gujarat, the state government said in the assembly that nearly 80 per cent of sanctioned permanent posts for doctors in wildlife care centres are vacant. Though the state forest and wildlife department claims it is taking measures, including recruiting veterinary doctors, to curb the increase in the […]
At least 12 people have been killed and nearly a 100 injured in a massive explosion at an illegal firecracker factory in Harda district of Madhya Pradesh. The injured have been rushed to the hospital. The blast, that occurred at a factory situated on Magardha road in Bairagarh village of Harda, was so intense that […]
Karnavati University, Gandhinagar organised ChhatrNiti Aayog on the varsity campus to discuss the National Education Policy. ChhatrNiti Aayog is an Intellectual congress of the youth – a platform to ideate, analyse, discuss, and deliberate upon the process of state policymaking. Based on the theme ‘National Education Policy: Opportunities and Challenges’, the event was organised at […]
Ahmedabad, India: Gujarat presented its 2024-25 budget, outlining a vision for “Viksit Gujarat@2047” and prioritizing social security, education, infrastructure, and women’s empowerment. Finance Minister Kanu Desai announced a Rs 3.32 lakh crore budget, emphasizing five key aspects: Garvi (pride), Gunvantu (prosperous), Green, Global, and Gatisheel (dynamic). Education Takes Center Stage: Education received the largest share […]
Surat: The Udhna police of Surat have cracked down on an ATM card skimming operation, arresting two individuals and seizing 31 debit cards. The accused allegedly targeted women and elderly citizens at ATMs, swapping their cards and withdrawing money. The apprehended individuals, identified as Ankit Yadav (21) and Ritik Bahadur (21), both residents of Pandesara, […]
Surat, Gujarat: The glimmer of diamonds has dimmed in Surat, the once-proud diamond capital, as another artisan succumbs to the weight of financial despair. Mehul Babubhai Chauhan, 41, a resident of Adajan, ended his life on Sunday by hanging himself, adding to the chilling tally of suicides in the city’s struggling diamond industry. Mehul, who […]
The Supreme Court on Monday reserved its order on a plea filed by RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav seeking transfer of the criminal defamation complaint pending against him in a Ahmedabad court over his alleged “only Gujaratis can be thugs” remark to a place outside the state, preferably Delhi. A bench of Justices AS Oka and […]
Now, human smugglers in India are using advanced techniques such as forging passports with stolen visa stickers to facilitate illegal immigration to the US. Sources in Gujarat Police and in immigration services said that earlier, the trend of ‘hamshakal’ (lookalike) passports was quite prevalent for illegal immigration. Operators along the network patch up all the […]
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is facing a grave shortage of manpower, including on the posts of Special Director, Joint Directors and DIGs. In 2022-23, at least 1,025 cases – 943 registered cases and 82 preliminary enquiries – were pending with the country’s top probe agency. “Till December 31, 2022, the total sanctioned strength […]
The 170-year-old building of Alfred High School, the alma mater of Mahatma Gandhi, is a landmark in Rajkot’s Jawahar Road. But for various reasons, the school campus is not a tourist hotspot as it should be. The state government shut down the historic school in 2017 and converted it into the Mahatma Gandhi Museum (MGM) […]
The Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) of Gujarat police detained Vikhroli resident Mufti Salman Azhari from his home in Mumbai for making alleged inflammatory remarks during a speech in Gujarat on January 31. Hundreds of people including some politicians gathered outside the Ghatkopar police station, where he was taken for completing legal formalities before being taken to […]
Rajkot: Five more individuals, including a pharmacy graduate running online coaching classes and his engineer friend, were arrested in a racket involving the sale of pre-activated SIM cards to cybercriminals and online fraud through fake religious websites. The arrests were made by the Devbhumi Dwarka’s cyber crime unit, which identified the accused as Monark Patel […]
Ahmedabad, India: The highly anticipated Ahmedabad-Mumbai bullet train project has encountered a roadblock, jeopardizing its progress. The National High-Speed Rail Corporation (NHSRCL) and Western Railway (WR) are locked in a standoff, halting construction on the Ahmedabad section since October 2023. The crux of the issue lies in WR’s refusal to grant permission for building a […]
Surat, the city that was recently declared the cleanest in India, is facing a major problem of waste being dumped in the Tapi river, its only source of water. The accumulated waste has deteriorated the water quality and created water supply issues for the city’s seven million residents. The waste includes construction debris and untreated […]
Tamil Nadu’s film industry has witnessed another star entering the political arena. Tamil actor Thalapathy Vijay, popularly known as Vijay, announced his political party, ‘Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam,’ on Friday. He said he was determined to bring about a “fundamental political change” in the state with a transparent, caste-free, and corruption-free administration. The actor’s fan club, […]
