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The Gujarat Assembly unanimously approved the Gujarat Prevention and Eradication of Human Sacrifice and other Inhuman, Evil and Aghori Practices and Black Magic Bill, 2024, on Wednesday. The Bill aims to protect people against evil and supernatural practices. The government highlighted the necessity of the bill, stressing its intent to prohibit the propagation of sinister […]
If the measure of a city is the art and artists it manages to attract from other parts of the world, Ahmedabad seems to be faring well. Over the past year, the city has seen several national and international art shows, including an exhibition of Dacca artists at iRam Art in July, an international art […]
The death of a pilot whale due to plastic ingestion profoundly impacted a young boy, inspiring him to take action against plastic pollution. Varun Saikia, now an 18-year-old engineering student from Vadodara, has developed a device named ‘Flipper’ to clean plastic from ponds, rivers and other water bodies. At the age of 12, Varun was […]
The rapid spread of the monkeypox virus worldwide has prompted swift action from both the state and central governments. State Health Minister Rushikesh Patel has issued a statement addressing the situation. Health Minister Patel announced that the central government has released an advisory on the virus, with measures including airport surveillance. The state government is […]
Cancer in India is surging, with a significant number of people falling prey to this deadly disease each year. Gujarat has witnessed a continuous increase in cancer cases, particularly breast and uterine cancers. At least 28,768 women have lost their lives to these in the last five years, with 20,317 succumbing to breast cancer and […]
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel participated in a ‘Raksha Bandhan’ event in Gandhinagar on Monday, where several women tied ‘Rakhis’ to him during the occasion. Taking to X (formally Twitter), Patel stated, “Today, on the auspicious day of Rakshabandhan, sisters from different sections of the state wished me by tying Rakshasutra in large numbers. I […]
Aahana Benil George, a talented basketball player from Gujarat’s Ahmedabad, has been named to join the Indian U18 (Women) basketball team on Sunday. She is qualified to compete in the esteemed FIBA 3X3 U18 World Cup 2024 in Debrecen, Hungary. Notably, she is the first and youngest player from Gujarat to be selected for the Indian […]
Taxi drivers have expressed their approval of the Punjab government’s decision to reduce the tax on registered tourist vehicles. The state government announced the tax reduction during a recent cabinet meeting. The Azad Taxi Union, representing the taxi operators, had long campaigned against the high tax rates on tourist vehicles in Punjab compared to neighbouring […]
The admission process for four NEET-based courses, including medical and dental, has faced significant delays. Despite this, the All India Quota admission process commenced on August 14, even as Gujarat awaited renewal permissions for its medical colleges. On Friday, the Medical Commission granted renewal permissions to all 680 medical colleges across the country. Among these, […]
The Gujarat government’s decision to cancel the further expansion plan of Gift City in Gandhinagar has left builders and investors in dismay. The move has led to a significant crash in land and house prices, with the market value of a Rs 1 crore flat now reduced to Rs 75–80 lakh around the proposed action […]
At least 20 coaches of the Sabarmati Express passenger train derailed between Kanpur and Bhimsen station at 2:30 a.m. on August 17, 2024. No injuries have been reported. The loco pilot stated that a boulder struck the cattle guard (front portion) of the engine, causing significant damage and bending it. Due to the derailment, seven […]
Maharashtra is witnessing a tussle over three Ts — Thackeray, treachery and tolerance, making it the premier state’s most exciting election this century. This election marks the first time in the past decade that the dominance of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is at stake, following the emergence of Narendra Modi on the national scene. […]
A police constable, Jitendra Ranjitbhai Waza, allegedly shot himself on Wednesday night in the compound of the Ahmedabad Police Commissioner’s office. He was on duty as a guard and reportedly shot himself in the face with an INSAS rifle. The police have registered a case of accidental death and initiated an investigation into the incident. […]
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi attended the Independence Day celebrations at Red Fort on Thursday, becoming the first Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha in a decade to do so. Dressed in a white kurta suit, Gandhi was seen alongside Indian Olympic medallists such as Manu Bhaker, Sarabjot Singh and PR Sreejesh. Stars from India’s Olympic-bronze […]
A special PMLA court in Gujarat’s Ahmedabad on Tuesday framed criminal charges against Trinamool Congress Rajya Sabha MP and leader Saket Gokhale under the anti-money laundering law. Taking to X (formally known as Twitter), the Enforcement Directorate (ED) said, “The Hon’ble Principal District and Sessions Judge, Ahmedabad (Rural) and Designated Special Court (PMLA), Ahmedabad, today […]
The rumours swirl about Indian cricketer Hardik Pandya’s budding romance with television personality Jasmin Walia while his estranged wife, Natasa Stankovic, is embracing self-love and capturing attention with her latest social media posts. While Hardik’s vacation snapshots with Jasmin have gone viral, Natasa has made headlines of her own, showcasing her glamorous side in a […]
Reliance Foundation has announced the opening of applications for its scholarship programme for the academic year 2024-25 on Wednesday. The initiative aims to identify, support and mentor 5,100 undergraduate and postgraduate students across India. The Reliance Foundation Scholarships are designed to nurture excellence and empower youth to lead India’s growth story. It offers holistic support […]
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government and Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena, the LG has nominated Delhi Home Minister Kailash Gahlot to hoist the national flag on Independence Day. This decision comes just days after Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced that Education Minister Atishi would represent him at the ceremony. Every year, the Delhi government’s […]
Following a scandal involving ‘absenteeism’ in the education system in Gujarat, the state government has taken action against 151 teachers who have been absent from their duties while still receiving salaries. For years, the education department has revealed that 60 teachers have reportedly relocated abroad in violation of regulations. The government has released figures from […]
As the cost of education continues to increase, more parents find themselves unable to afford private schools for their children. During the academic session 2024-25, a staggering 2,29,747 students, spanning from Balvatika (pre-primary) to Class 12, have transitioned from private schools to government institutions across Gujarat. According to data recently released by the state government, […]
