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Like every year, the Government of India will confer upon the nation’s highest civilian awards to 128. The awards are in the category of Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri. This list includes as many as seven Gujaratis. These awards will be conferred upon by the President Ram Nath Kovind at a ceremonial function […]
In a classic case of trying to be more loyal than the king, an overzealous team of the South Gujarat Police made a newly-wed couple spend their wedding night at a police station. Their crime? They and family members were returning home after the wedding post the 10 p.m. night curfew time. After their wedding […]
Sabarmati Ashram is all set to hold a flag hoisting ceremony on Republic Day. The irony however is that Ashram inmates the government plans to displace to make space for a ‘’world-class monument’’, will also attend the function along with special dignitaries and school children. The Ashramvasis and their descendants have lived and worked with […]
Due to the third wave of Covid-19, Vadodara Airport has witnessed a sharp decline in the number of flights. Meanwhile, the number of vehicles coming to the parking lot was reduced too, because of decreasing number of passengers. As a result of which, the parking contractor at the airport has decided to cancel the contract. […]
To thank for an innovative and humanitarian initiative by a Surat-based shop owner, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), India has decided to give a ‘Hero to Animals’ award to him. Chetan Patel, owner of Jay Gopinath Khaman and Locho shop based in Vesu, Surat undertook an initiative to prevent birds and humans […]
Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation on Tuesday added 15 more Covid-19 Micro Containment Zones in the city while removing 19 such zones from the list. With today’s update, there are a total of 188 active zones. As many as 104 houses with a population of 527 were declared as Micro Containment Zones on Tuesday, the AMC informed […]
Gujarat on Tuesday saw a rise in daily covid cases as the tally stood at 16,608. For the past few days, covid numbers in the state have been fluctuating. On Saturday the State reported the highest covid numbers since June 1, 2020. New covid cases increased to 16,608 from 13,805 reported on Monday. There was […]
In what has emerged as a well-oiled operation, the Local Crime Branch (LCB) of Narmada district police in Gujarat has arrested a woman from Delhi who allegedly ran a racket selling fake degrees from various universities across the country. A former employee of Google, the arrested woman Beula Nand from Chhattisgarh holds a Diploma in […]
The first-ever ‘Vatsalya Amrut Ghodiyaghar’ (Child Care Center) has been launched in Rajkot city of Gujarat today. The mansion was first set up in Rajkot and was inaugurated today by state police chief Ashish Bhatia. The female officers can monitor their children through their phones with CCTV Surveillance. The women serving in the police in […]
A nurse on duty at Synergy Hospital in Rajkot was found unconscious in the bathroom of her hostel room. She succumbed to death on the way to the hospital. In this regard, the police have sent the body of the nurse for post mortem and are taking further actions. According to the information received about […]
It is indeed a ‘Garvi Gujarat’ moment for the state as nineteen police officers who will be awarded Police Medals this Republic Day belong to Gujarat. Of these nineteen, two have been named for President’s Police Medal for Distinguished Service and 17 for Police Medal for Meritorious Service. The Union Home Ministry on Tuesday released […]
After Jitin Prasada, who is now a minister in the Yogi Adityanath-led BJP government in the state, RPN Singh, one of the Congress’s most prominent leaders in Uttar Pradesh, quit the party Monday. He is likely to contest the UP polls from stronghold Padrauna, from where he has been elected MLA thrice. As news of […]
First it was a good old crossword. Then, came the number challenge, Sudoku. And now comes Wordle. The internet loves it and we love it too!! The one catch? You can only play Wordle once a day — a cruel yet genius choice that likely plays a large part in why people can’t wait to […]
Gujarat High Court has ordered a Mehsana based elderly couple to visit the US and hand over the custody of their five-year-old grandchild to their daughter. The daughter had immigrated illegally and settled there so returning to India is a very slim possibility. The woman had filed for the interim custody of her child in […]
The captain of an Indian fishing boat was on Saturday booked by Porbandar Police for allegedly entering no-fishing zone, endangering his and others’ lives. Based on a complaint filed by HC Gohil, police sub-inspector (PSI) of the Special Operations Group (SOG) of the Porbandar district police, Navi Bandar Marine Police booked Dilip alias Gado Solanki, […]
The government has decided to control sales of chemical-containing liquids used in home consumption by amending the Drugs and Cosmetics Act. Sale of such liquids without a license will be banned in the grocery stores. This step has been taken in the interest of public health and the rule is expected to be implemented soon. […]
NASA has recently shared news of the costliest and the most powerful telescope reaching its final spot. The telescope has finally reached its destination located between the sun and the Earth – which is 15,00,000 km from Earth. Nasa ambassador Bill Nelson said “ “We’re one step closer to uncovering the mysteries of the universe. […]
Pakistan appointed its first female Supreme Court Judge on Monday, after a nomination process that proved contentious. Justice Ayesha Malik, 55 years, was selected by a commission that decided the promotion of the Judges. She swore in on live TV, with her oath administered by Chief Justice Gulzar Ahmad. The Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran […]
Underpinning the crisis of rampant unemployment besieging the Indian economy is the struggle of the Narendra Modi government in tapping India’s potential as a global manufacturing hub. Ironically, redesigning India’s economy into such a hub was the very premise of the ‘Make in India’ initiative, the failure of which is central to the larger arc […]
The government decision came after the Arya Vysya community objected to Chintamani Natakam. The Andhra Pradesh government on Monday, January 17 issued orders to ban Chintamani Natakam, a popular play across the state. The play is particularly enjoyed with much fervour in rural areas. The government decision came after the Arya Vysya community objected to the […]
