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Rajasthan’s Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot convened the 14th State Wildlife Board gathering in Jaipur on Saturday night. The session’s objective was to inspire fresh achievements and perspectives within the State Wildlife Board. The meeting centered on bolstering commitments towards preserving forests and wildlife. During the meeting CM Gehlot declared that the Animal Welfare Board in […]
The Mumbai police have exposed a flourishing underground operation involving theft and illicit sale of manhole covers. A staggering 400 stolen manhole covers have been recovered this year. Scrap dealers in Gujarat have emerged as key players that run this criminal ring. According to official reports, 53 thefts related to manhole covers in Mumbai have […]
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to improve toilet facilities in the state, already declared open-defecation free (ODF) by the previous BJP-led government. In a separate letter, Baghel sought the release of Rs 6,000 crore due to the state agencies and informed the PM about the additional financial burden on […]
Surat’s Mitul Trivedi was summoned by Surat Police Commissioner for claiming to be a part of the designing team of Chandrayaan-3, the Indian spacecraft that successfully landed on the South Pole of the moon on Wednesday. Trivedi’s claims were denied by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), which said he was not involved in the […]
Persons above the age of 80 and those with more than 40 per cent disability will be able to cast their vote from home or through postal ballot in the upcoming Assembly elections in Chhattisgarh. This was said by Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar in Raipur on Saturday. “Voters above the age of 80 years […]
Three brothers were among four persons who drowned while swimming in a river in Bhavnagar district of Gujarat, police said on Sunday. The incident took place on Saturday afternoon when the four persons — in the age group of 17 to 27 years — ventured into the Malan River for a swim, an official from […]
As Western Railways has announced a mega block for track and signalling upgrading, at least 36 trains have been cancelled between Ahmedabad and Mumbai till the evening of August 28. This has resulted in an astounding spike in airfares on the route — even up to 5 times in some slots. While the usual fare […]
Around this time last year, The Hindu ran an exhaustive story about fake social media profiles created by fraudsters in the name of Kerala youths. It wrote: “Data entry work, now being touted as one of the easiest work-from-home job options for housewives, continues to be the biggest clickbait in the virtual space.” The South […]
We are in an age where climate change awareness has become a key driver in taking action to preserve the environment. Industries and civic bodies are compelled to act responsibly to reduce emissions in their operations and supply chains. However, the actions of many industries in Gujarat run counter to the values a sustainably conscious […]
If you are a travel freak or want to extend the festive mid-week into a holiday jaunt with your family, it is way better to travel to Dubai that pick some of the hot inland destinations like Goa or Kochi, simply for the fact that airfares to Dubai are much cheaper at this time compared […]
Inter-religious education in schools creates communal harmony. It’s in these hallowed chambers of learning that young minds are taught the co-existence of different faiths, acceptance and understanding of religious differences, right speech, and conduct. Classrooms shape societies, create an enlightening atmosphere to celebrate diversity, and instil a sense of brotherhood for people of all sects. […]
Deficient rainfall over the last month has led to dry conditions in many regions in India, water stress, and weak soil moisture. Naturally, these factors have contributed to poor agricultural productivity. While the monsoon began with a bang in Gujarat – the Kutch region received 104% of the season’s share and Cyclone Biparjoy created some […]
Residential property sales have reportedly contributed the highest share to Gujarat’s total stamp duty and registration fee collection in the past six years between April 2017 and March 2023.Stamp duty and registration charges from the residential sector shot up 63.57 per cent between April 2017 and March 2023, according to data compiled by the Confederation […]
In the era of internet and with a number of passport seva kendras opening in different parts of the country in the last few years, getting a passport is not that difficult anymore. But getting one in just one hour is still something astounding. Soyef Shaikh, a resident of Shahpur in Ahmedabad, was left distraught […]
Do you have a dog? Or a cat? If so, have you registered your pet? Most likely not. Ahmedabad is a city with a teeming population of over six million people and is also home to thousands of pets. Surprisingly, it is hard to find any pet that is registered here with the authorities. And […]
More wild magic is going to enchant visitors to the Statue of Unity at Kevadiya as the government has planned an open jungle safari for tourists close to the Sardar Patel statue. People will be able to see lions and tigers in the open, much like a mini national park, albeit with greater frequency and […]
The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) is now eyeing a new source of funding for several of its development projects that need upgrading or face fund crunch towards their proper maintenance. The civic body of the Gujarat capital is planning to tap into Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funds of some leading corporate houses for the additional […]
Ahmedabad flyers are miffed with the airport police for their lenient approach towards security on the premises in the wake of growing incidents of petty theft. Many passengers have alleged that the Airport police, in a bid to minimise the number of complaints, take just applications of theft instead of filing an FIR. A senior […]
The Lulu Group International, a leading UAE retail conglomerate with substantial investments in India, revealed plans last year to build the country’s largest shopping mall in Ahmedabad. The group has earmarked a whopping Rs 3,000 crore for this venture, which promises state-of-the-art amenities. This project is expected to offer direct employment to 6,000 individuals and […]
The Gujarat high court has directed an external affairs ministry (MEA) official to connect with the embassies in France, Dominica and the Indian high commission in Port of Spain to locate nine persons, who went missing in February while trying to travel to the US illegally. Acting on a PIL filed by relatives of three […]
