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In the ongoing investigation into the tragic boat capsize incident in Gujarat, the Special Investigation Team (SIT) has made another arrest. Gopal Shah, a Town Development Officer (TDO) of the corporation and partner of Kotia Projects Company, was apprehended from Chhattisgarh earlier today. This follows the arrest of Bineet Kotia, the contractor of Kotia Projects, […]
In the fiscal year 2022–23, only 10% of the total revenue collected from toll booths across the country came from 16 toll plazas. Out of these 16, four are located in Gujarat, contributing to a significant revenue of Rs 1235 crore in a year. In addition to this, three toll booths are in Rajasthan and […]
The CBI probe into the railway exam paper leak has revealed that the examinees were given not just the questions and answers but also access to experts to clear doubts regarding the paper. These were provided by the computer company appointed to conduct the General Department Competitive (GDC) exam for Western Railway. The accused, including 10 […]
In an attempt to monetize its plots, the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) is now planning to auction off about 150 plots that are smaller than 2,000 square metres. According to the officials buyers are more interested in smaller plots for bungalows or smaller corporate offices. The AMC saw limited interest in Feb 2023 auction, where seven […]
A senior citizen couple in Vadodara nearly lost their plush home in the Bhayli area as the broker forged their Aadhaar card copies and sold off the property to an NRI without their knowledge. Broker Jatin Pala forged signatures, documents, and Aadhaar cards to sell the house. He pasted photos of a man named […]
The Gujarat government is planning to allocate a total of Rs 472.59 crore for the general election scheduled for later this year. This figure includes Rs 159 crore that was set aside in the 2023–24 state budget, with an additional Rs 313.59 crore expected to be allocated in the 2024–25 budget. The budget session of […]
Attention aspiring engineers and pharmacists in Gujarat!C for the Gujarat Common Entrance Test (GujCET) 2024. Students who haven’t registered yet have until January 31st to do so, but they’ll need to pay a late fee of ₹1,000 in addition to the regular registration fee of ₹350. This is the last chance to register for GujCET […]
New Delhi: Tata Motors is gearing up to start production of EVs at its Sanand plant, which it acquired from Ford India last year, from April 2024. The company’s subsidiary, Tata Passenger Electric Mobility Ltd., secured the facility for ₹725.7 crore in January 2023. “We’re thrilled to announce the commencement of electric vehicle production at […]
Surat: As the nation eagerly anticipates the grand consecration of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, an 11-year-old girl from Surat, Bhavika Maheshwari, has made a significant contribution to the construction of the revered temple. Renowned for her spiritual and motivational speaking, Bhavika has generously donated INR 50 lakh to the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Trust. The […]
Growing number of lions in Gujarat’s Amreli area is leading to a surge in man-animal conflicts. In the latest incident, a lioness was left severely injured after colliding with a passenger train near Rajula town in the Shetrunji wildlife division. The incident occurred around 7:30 pm when the Surat-bound Mahuva-Surat Express train struck a lioness […]
Launched in 1988, Symphony has survived and thrived over 35 years to become an iconic Gujarat-based global brand. Legend has it that the brand was born of a dinner table conversation between Symphony’s founder-chairman Achal Bakeri and his father, construction magnate Anil Bakeri. The Bakeris had just installed an air cooler in their new house, […]
The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) of Gujarat apprehended a Talati-Mantri of Bhandut Gram Panchayat in Olpad taluka, in connection with a bribery case involving a sum of Rs. 4,000. The case revolves around a complainant who owns land in Bhandut Village, Olpad. The accused, Hitendrakumar Parmar, who serves as a Talati-Mantri (Class 3), demanded a bribe […]
Laying the foundation stone of Khodaldham Trust Cancer Hospital in Gujarat virtually, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, “For public welfare, Shree Khodaldham Trust has taken a step forward. From today, the work for Cancer Hospital and Research Centre will begin in Amreli.” He noted that Gujarat has made remarkable progress in the health sector. Today […]
The Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra, led by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, was stopped from entering Guwahati on Tuesday, sparking protests among Congress workers. The incident led to Gandhi criticising Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. Addressing a gathering, Gandhi stated, “The Assam CM, the Union […]
In a move towards simplifying revenue laws in Gujarat, the non-agricultural (NA) certification process in areas where town planning (TP) schemes have come into force is likely to be done away with soon. The state government is poised to review recommendations of a 4-member panel set up last month and announce a new simplified mechanism […]
The 130-year-old Baroda Museum and Picture Gallery will unveil its ‘hidden’ treasure on Ramayana which was so far away from public glare. The museum is holding an exhibition ‘The Ramayana’ to the public from its permanent collection. The exhibition will showcase Ramayana theme paintings based on Ramcharitamanas. The paintings are of Rajasthani Mewar styles of […]
New Delhi: Congress MP Rahul Gandhi was stopped from visiting the Batadrava Than during his ongoing Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra in Assam’s Nagaon district on Monday morning. The Congress said that Gandhi was meant to visit the birthplace of the 15th-century Vaishnavite religious leader, Srimanta Sankardev. He had been granted permission by the temple management committee […]
Gujarat was awash with religious fervour on Monday as the state celebrated the consecration ceremony of Lord Ram in Ayodhya. Temples were thronged by devotees offering prayers, and events were organised across the state to mark this seminal event. Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel joined BJP workers and local residents at Shilaj village on the outskirts […]
The consecration ceremony of Ram Lalla’s idol in Ayodhya sparked a unique trend in Ahmedabad, which saw an increase in births on Monday. City gynaecologists reported hundreds of babies born through both planned caesarean and medicine-induced normal deliveries, as families orchestrated events to welcome their newborns on this auspicious day. A particular focus was on […]
In a significant move, the Canadian government, led by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, announced on Monday a 35% reduction in international student admissions for 2024. This decision, a response to the country’s severe housing crisis, will see the number of approved study permits fall to 360,000, a sharp decrease from the 2023 levels. Canadian Immigration […]
