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The city of Ahmedabad has brought back the double-decker bus service after a gap of more than 30 years. The Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has introduced seven new electric AC double-decker buses on an experimental basis. The buses are run by the Ahmedabad Municipal Transport Service (AMTS) and cost Rs. 6 crore in the first […]
Significant details have emerged from the assembly regarding the seizure of narcotics in Ahmedabad city and district. According to a written reply from the Home Department, drugs worth Rs. 13 crores have been seized in the last two years. The question, posed by MLA Imran Khedawala of Khadia Jamalpur, sought information about the seizure of […]
Explore the latest developments in Ahmedabad, ranging from the rejuvenation of the city’s historic gates to the ongoing expansion of the Sabarmati Riverfront into Gandhinagar, including the introduction of an air-conditioned Volvo bus service connecting Ahmedabad Airport and Rajkot by GSRTC. Heritage Gates to Get a Makeover: Sabarmati Riverfront to Extend to Gandhinagar: AC Volvo […]
Ahmedabad, India: The Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA), renowned for its rigorous business education, is expanding its reach with the launch of a new two-year online MBA program. Designed for working professionals and entrepreneurs, the program offers a unique blend of online learning and on-campus immersion. This hybrid delivery mode combines live interactive online […]
A ‘doctor’ living in Ahmedabad’s Paldi, has been sentenced to three years in jail for forging his Class 12 marksheet to secure admission to the MBBS course 44 years ago. According to the case details, the accused, identified as Utpal Patel passed his Class 12 board exams with 398 out of 800 marks in 1980. […]
Airport police at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International (SVPI) airport have arrested a man on charges of forgery. The accused, Pankajkumar Dharmabhai Patel, hails from Jhulasan village of Kadi taluka in North Gujarat. Patel was apprehended under IPC sections 465 (forgery), 467 (forgery of valuable security), 468 (forgery for the purpose of cheating), 471 (using as […]
The Gujarat government is preparing for the 2036 Summer Olympics. Karnavati Club may play an important role in this development. The new Karnavati Club, also known as Karnavati Club Resort (KCR), is being developed on a land parcel of approximately 2 lakh square yards in Mulsana village, Kalol taluka. It will feature Olympic-standard archery and […]
Call it the lack of adequate designated facilities to dump construction debris, the lakes of Ahmedabad have become the best dumping ground for many. Many of the lakes are getting choked with such waste material, pointing to grave ecological damage. Presently, there are 25 designated plots, where contractors and even construction companies resort to dumping. […]
The Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail Corridor, a prestigious bullet train project, is set to enhance passenger safety and protect critical infrastructure during seismic activities. This will be achieved through the installation of 28 Seismometers, forming an ‘Early Earthquake Detection System’. This state-of-the-art system, inspired by Japanese Shinkansen technology, is designed to detect primary waves from earthquake-induced […]
Dr. Mukul Shah, a renowned gynecologist and former mayor of Ahmedabad, has sadly passed away. His demise has left a void in the city’s political and medical fraternity. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolences on the passing of the former mayor via a heartfelt tweet. Dr. Shah’s final journey commenced today at 9 am […]
Following the successful transformation of the stretch from Airport Road to Indira Bridge Circle, the Ahmedabad administration has announced plans to convert 40 road stretches in the city into ‘iconic roads.’ This ambitious project, estimated to cost Rs 150 crore, is funded by the Union government’s Central Road Infrastructure Fund (CRIF). The initiative aims to […]
Ahmedabad, Gujarat – In a bold bid to become India’s Olympic capital, Ahmedabad has unveiled an ambitious Rs 6,000-crore plan for a state-of-the-art sports enclave in the city’s Motera locality. The project, spearheaded by a dedicated Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV), aims to transform Ahmedabad into a world-class sporting hub and put India on the map […]
Due to engineering works at Bajwa station in Vadodara – Geratpur section, the Railways has announced a block that will affect 19 trains on 28 and 29 January. 15 trains, including Memu, passenger and intercity express trains, will be cancelled on 28 January. Two Memu trains will be cancelled on both 28 and 29 January. […]
The tyre killer bumps installed by the Ahmedabad Traffic Department to curb wrong side driving have been removed. This has led to a resurgence of vehicles being driven on the wrong side of the road. The tyre killer bumps were initially installed near the Chanakyapuri Bridge in the city by the Ahmedabad Traffic Police. The […]
The Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation (GMRC) is gearing up for the trial run of Phase-II of the Ahmedabad metro, which will connect the cities of Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar with the GIFT City, a global financial and IT hub. The trial run, scheduled for April 2024, will cover a priority stretch of about 20 km, starting […]
Bhavesh Chauhan, the proprietor of Kripa Overseas, a visa consultancy firm located near Vijay Char Rasta in Ahmedabad, has been accused of defrauding clients under the guise of providing Canadian visas. The case came to light when a student from Kalol lodged a complaint with the Gujarat University police. The student alleged that he was […]
Ahmedabad’s BJ Medical College was served a show cause notice by the National Medical Commission (NMC) on less than 75% biometric attendance of its faculty. The NMC had made it mandatory for the faculty of medical colleges to have over 75% attendance to address the menace of ghost doctors in medical colleges and to ensure […]
Western Railways (WR) is working on an ambitious project called Mission Raftaar, which aims to cut down the travel time between Mumbai and Ahmedabad by an hour. The project involves increasing the speeds of trains on important sections, such as Mumbai-Surat-Vadodara-Delhi and Mumbai-Vadodara-Ahmedabad, to 160 kmph. This will enable passengers to enjoy faster and more […]
A car allegedly transporting country-made liquor illegally in dry state Gujarat deliberately hit a police PCR van, killing one cop and injuring another during a chase at Kanbha, on the outskirts of state capital Ahmedabad. According to police, two bootleggers were travelling in the car at the time of the incident late at night. Soon […]
Ahmedabad witnessed a series of suicide cases in the past few days, raising concerns over the mental health and well-being of the citizens. In the latest incident, a woman committed suicide by jumping from the 13th floor of a building in Vastrapur Government Colony on Wednesday evening. The woman, whose identity and motive are yet […]
