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In another incident of infighting within the BJP, Rakesh Devani, a BJP leader from Veraval, released a video saying that the recent utterances of newly elected Junagadh MP Rajesh Chudasama is a threat directed at him and his family. The Junagadh MP, who was able to retain his seat for the third time, made headlines […]
The Congress, buoyant by recent encouraging performances in the Lok Sabha elections, has given a call for ‘Rajkot Bandh’ today to mark the first monthly anniversary of the gruesome fire tragedy at the city’s TRP Game Zone, which claimed 27 lives. Gujarat Congress president Shaktisinh Gohil urged shopkeepers and owners of other establishments in Rajkot […]
The Gujarat Government has declared a war against drugs even as the state has been witnessing increasing drug seizures over the last couple of years. Notwithstanding the Opposition’s allegations, the government has said that it has undertaken several initiatives to curb the spread of drug usage and trading. The Minister of State for Home Harsh […]
As predicted by the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), heavy rainfall has drenched parts of Gujarat since this morning. Lalpur taluka in Jamnagar witnessed a remarkable 2.5 inches of rain within just two hours, from 8 am to 10 am. Data from the State Emergency Operation Center in Gandhinagar reveals that nine talukas received over one […]
JioMart, the e-marketplace arm of Reliance Retail, has taken a significant step toward empowering small-scale sellers and artisans by partnering with JASCOLAMPF (a State Govt Emporium from Jharkhand) and JHARCRAFT (a government undertaking in Jharkhand). This collaboration aims to uplift Jharkhand’s artisans and expand their reach nationwide through the JioMart platform. Numerous artisans from towns […]
When the Netflix film ‘Maharaj’ graced screens, viewers anticipated a blend of Jaideep Ahlawat’s acting prowess and the debut of Aamir Khan’s son, Junaid Khan. Initially, Junaid seemed like just another star kid venturing into OTT before making a Bollywood entry—a trend increasingly favoured by celebrity offspring. However, Junaid defied expectations, emerging as a refreshing […]
The newly elected parliamentarians of India’s parliament are reassembling today for the first session. BJP MP Bhartruhari Mahtab is appointed Pro-Tem speaker. Congress has said that the BJP broke from the tradition of appointing the senior most member of the house by appointing seven-term MP Mahtab as Pro-Tem speaker. The Congress was pushing for the […]
The Darpana Academy of Performing Arts inaugurated a new performance venue, Gallery at Natarani, on Saturday, with Firefly Women, a dance spectacle on the theme of the persecution of political dissenters by the government. Speaking on the occasion, Director Mallika Sarabhai said the new air-conditioned venue would allow Natarani to extend its season beyond the […]
The Gujarat government on Sunday announced the construction of two new bridges at a cost of Rs 399 crore in North Gujarat. The two new bridges will be built on State Highway Number 55. Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has given his in-principle consent for the construction of two new river bridges. The Department of Roads […]
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Sunday unveiled a state-wide anti-polio initiative, which seeks to vaccinate 83.72 lakh children below the age of five. According to an official statement, the campaign was started in view of National Immunisation Day, and as part of the Children’s Polio Eradication Campaign 20–24. “The state health department aims to […]
A Muslim citizen of Bangladesh, who was residing in Gujarat’s Surat city under a Hindu identity, was arrested by police on Sunday. The authorities found fake documents that the accused had used to reside in India. According to authorities, the documents included an Indian passport, an Aadhaar card, a West Bengal school leaving certificate, a […]
Ahmedabad’s police control room is gearing up to improve public announcements across the city by deploying advanced technology at 100 locations. The upcoming police commissioner’s office at Shahibaug Police Headquarters will play a key role in this initiative. Police officials have identified congested and high-traffic points where the new public announcement system will be installed. […]
Prince William, the Duke of Cambridge, expressed his gratitude to pop icon Taylor Swift after attending her Eras Tour opening night in London. The Prince marked his 42nd birthday by celebrating at the Wembley concert, accompanied by his children—Prince George (10), Princess Charlotte (9), and Prince Louis (6). The royal family was joined by Prince […]
Despite the ban on narcotics in Gujarat, illicit substances continue to be trafficked and once again, banned drugs have been seized in Ahmedabad. The Ahmedabad Crime Branch recently intercepted a significant consignment of ganja, valued at ₹3.50 crore. Authorities from the Ahmedabad city crime branch and customs department remain vigilant, closely monitoring the evolving tactics […]
The death toll from tainted liquor consumption in India’s southern state of Tamil Nadu has tragically risen to 54. Over 100 people remain hospitalized after consuming liquor laced with methanol in the district of Kallakurichi, approximately 250 km (150 miles) from Chennai, the state capital. Since Wednesday, nearly 200 individuals have sought medical treatment for […]
The Southwest monsoon of 2024, which initially arrived in Navsari, South Gujarat, on June 10, has encountered a sluggish progression, resulting in delayed rainfall across most parts of the state. While Valsad and Navsari districts in southern Gujarat have experienced incessant rains, the rest of Gujarat continues to grapple with heat. Typically, the southwest monsoon […]
As recently reported in the prominent UK-based legal publication Global Investigations Review, former Cognizant real estate executive, Srimanikandan Ramamoorthy, could expose himself (and others) to significant legal issues in India if he testifies in the U.S. later this year. As of now, he is expected to be the U.S. government’s key witness in the trial […]
The company contracted to conduct the police recruitment (constabulary) examination in Uttar Pradesh in February this year, has been blacklisted by the state’s Yogi government in yet another fresh incident of paper leak. The Ahmedabad-based company that goes by the name, Edutest Solutions Pvt. Ltd, has been found involved in the scam as per preliminary […]
The revered chief priest, Acharya Laxmikant Dixit, who conducted the consecration ceremony at Ayodhya’s Ram Mandir, breathed his last on Saturday morning. Dixit, aged 86, had been unwell for several days. His final rites will be performed at the Manikarnika Ghat. The consecration of Lord Ram’s idol took place at the Ayodhya temple on January […]
The Oshiwara police in Mumbai have apprehended two individuals suspected of robbing actor Anupam Kher’s office. The suspects, identified as Majid Sheikh and Mohammad Daler Bahrim Khan, were arrested in the Jogeshwari area of the city. Both are known serial thieves who operate using auto-rickshaws to facilitate their crimes. The robbery at Anupam Kher’s office […]
