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A man assaulted a woman and her friend, both from from Mizoram, allegedly in a dispute over consuming an octopus dish in Ahmedabad. Laalrempuii Laldingliana (29), a resident of LK Apartment near Sterling Hospital, filed a complaint with Vastrapur police and named her friend, Prince Chauhan, a resident of Thaltej, as the accused. The Aizawl […]
As the fiscal year draws to a close, corporates based in Ahmedabad withdrew funds from debt and liquid mutual funds, causing a notable shift in the city’s standing in terms of mutual fund assets under management (AUM). Previously a prominent player, Ahmedabad has now slipped to the seventh position nationally. According to data from the […]
The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has booked two police officers in Ahmedabad for demanding and accepting bribes. One officer has been arrested, while the other is currently on the run. The accused officers are Police Constable Rajubhai Bhopabhai and Assistant Sub Inspector Akbarshah Fakirshah Diwan, both of whom were working in the surveillance squad of the […]
Ahmedabad, the largest city in the state of Gujarat, is a city that whispers history from its ancient forts and vibrates with a million stories. Located on the banks of the River Sabarmati, Ahmedabad has served as a political and economic capital since its establishment. Early History The earliest settlement in Ahmedabad can be traced […]
Ahmedabad witnessed a 10% rise in visa applications last year compared to 2022, which suggests that more students and tourists are going overseas. VFS Global’s statistics shows that the city’s increase in visa applications for 2019 exceeded pre-Covid levels by 32%. According to a report in The Times of India, the demand pattern in the city […]
With Ahmedabad developers eagerly anticipating the launch of new schemes in both residential and commercial sectors in the city, a substantial growth in the realty sector in coming quarters is expected. A burgeoning realty boom is on the horizon of Ahmedabad, especailly following the unchanged repo rate by the RBI. Frank-NAREDCO Real Estate Sentiment Index […]
BMW India held the India edition of the largest amateur golf tournament – The BMW Golf Cup 2024 in Ahmedabad. The much-awaited golf tournament is being held at spectacular golf courses across Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Pune, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Noida, Kolkata and Gurgaon. The winners of the regional tournaments will compete at the national finals which […]
Western Railway is gearing up to complete the necessary works to enable Vande Bharat and Shatabdi class trains to run at 160kmph between Mumbai and Ahmedabad, reducing the travel time by 30 minutes. This is part of the Mission Raftar initiative, which aims to increase the average speed of freight trains and superfast, mail, and […]
The state government has given preliminary nod for the allocation of Rs. 185.12 crore for building two fly overs in the city. One of the flyovers will be at Panjarapol Junction, which will be 652 meters long and 17 meters wide. The project cost is estimated at Rs. 86.94 crore. The other flyover will be […]
Ahmedabad, Gujarat: A builder named Yogesh Gupta, accused of rape and absconding for a year, has been apprehended by the Cyber Crime Branch of Ahmedabad. Gupta, 55, was hiding in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, disguised as a temple priest to evade capture. The charges against Gupta stem from a 2023 case where he allegedly raped a […]
Ahmedabad, Gujarat: A heated debate erupted in the Gujarat Assembly on Wednesday, with Congress MLA Imran Khedawala raising concerns over the functionality of CCTV cameras in Ahmedabad. Khedawala claimed that a staggering 70% of these cameras are non-operational, hindering police investigations and impacting public safety. During Question Hour, Khedawala highlighted the issue while discussing e-memos […]
When the world was celebrating Valentine’s Day on February 14, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International (SVPI) Airport in Ahmedabad dedictaed the day to employee health, well-being, and safety. Three engaging events were held as part of the special day: a helmet safety drive, an oral and dental hygiene awareness session, and a fire safety training. Emphasising […]
Officers of Air Intelligence Unit of Ahmedabad Customs in collaboration with customs officers from Kerala, seized around 5.5Kg gold at the Sardar Vallabhai Patel International (SVPI) Airport in Ahmedabad. The gold was concealed in paste form in the rectum of the passengers travelling to India. The customs officers of the Indian Revenue Service stay alert […]
The development of new property is showing a steady revival in Ahmedabad after the two-year lull induced by Covid. The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation’s property tax department recently published data that shows after a drastic fall in 2020-21, when the total number of new commercial and residential properties fell to 30,379 from 77,499 the previous year, […]
A wave of despair has swept through Ahmedabad following five suicides reported within a mere 48 hours, with three of the victims tragically young. O12 34n Thursday afternoon when Nisha Baghel, a 17-year-old girl, ended her life in Narol by consuming hair dye. Though rushed to the hospital, she succumbed to the poisoning on Friday. […]
In a distressing turn of events, a software engineer residing in Ahmedabad’s Satellite area fell victim to fraudsters posing as officials from Mumbai Police, resulting in a loss of Rs 20 lakh. Khushbu Shah, 30, employed at a local private company, lodged a complaint with the Cybercrime police on Thursday. The fraudsters, masquerading as Mumbai […]
A team of American experts is preparing the EKA Arena in Maninagar for its first dirt bike racing event on Sunday, to be held under the aegis of the newly formed CEAT Indian Supercross Racing League (ISRL). This will be the second of a three-part series of ISRL races, the first of which was held […]
Ahmedabad’s civic body had resolved to reduce the city’s per capita waste from 600g to 450g by 2031. A vision document to this effect was released a decade back. But today, the situation is grim and the dream seems more distant than ever. It was way back in 2014 that Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) annually […]
Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has become the first municipal corporation in Gujarat to list a Green Bond on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE). The listing was inaugurated by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel in a bell-ringing ceremony on Thursday, attended by Mayor Pratibha Jain and other dignitaries. The Green Bond, a landmark issuance worth Rs. 200 […]
The city of Ahmedabad is adding another attraction to its list of tourist spots. A Lotus Garden, named Kausum, meaning Garland of India, is being built on SG Highway at a cost of 20 crores. The garden will display the flowers of all the states of India in a unique way. The project is designed […]
