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In the ongoing investigation into the tragic boat capsize incident in Gujarat, the Special Investigation Team (SIT) has made another arrest. Gopal Shah, a Town Development Officer (TDO) of the corporation and partner of Kotia Projects Company, was apprehended from Chhattisgarh earlier today. This follows the arrest of Bineet Kotia, the contractor of Kotia Projects, […]
The rail ministry has shared a stunning picture of the Auranga bridge in Gujarat, which has been constructed for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project. The construction work of the river bridge on the Auranga river in Valsad district was completed in August 2023. ”Blending nature’s beauty with technological marvels. The Auranga Bridge in Valsad, Gujarat, […]
In the fiscal year 2022–23, only 10% of the total revenue collected from toll booths across the country came from 16 toll plazas. Out of these 16, four are located in Gujarat, contributing to a significant revenue of Rs 1235 crore in a year. In addition to this, three toll booths are in Rajasthan and […]
WhatsApp account hacking, leading to breach of privacy and leak of important data or even money from your account has become a common occurrence these days. Now a new way fraudsters have devised to dupe people is by asking them to dial a certain number. Ahmedabad cyber cell apprehended one MD Rizwan, also known as […]
GIFT City in Gandhinagar is on way to become India’s aircraft leasing hub, and may even be an alternative to Dublin as a global hub, which handles 60% of the world’s aircraft leasing business today. In the last six months, aircraft leasing deals of Rs 3,000 crore have been made, including that by Air India […]
The CBI probe into the railway exam paper leak has revealed that the examinees were given not just the questions and answers but also access to experts to clear doubts regarding the paper. These were provided by the computer company appointed to conduct the General Department Competitive (GDC) exam for Western Railway. The accused, including 10 […]
In an attempt to monetize its plots, the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) is now planning to auction off about 150 plots that are smaller than 2,000 square metres. According to the officials buyers are more interested in smaller plots for bungalows or smaller corporate offices. The AMC saw limited interest in Feb 2023 auction, where seven […]
A senior citizen couple in Vadodara nearly lost their plush home in the Bhayli area as the broker forged their Aadhaar card copies and sold off the property to an NRI without their knowledge. Broker Jatin Pala forged signatures, documents, and Aadhaar cards to sell the house. He pasted photos of a man named […]
The Gujarat government is planning to allocate a total of Rs 472.59 crore for the general election scheduled for later this year. This figure includes Rs 159 crore that was set aside in the 2023–24 state budget, with an additional Rs 313.59 crore expected to be allocated in the 2024–25 budget. The budget session of […]
The 96th Academy Awards nominations have been officially revealed, setting the stage for Hollywood’s most prestigious event scheduled to take place in Los Angeles on March 10. Among the noteworthy highlights are the surprising snubs of Margot Robbie and Greta Gerwig for their contributions to Barbie, as well as the absence of Leonardo DiCaprio in […]
Attention aspiring engineers and pharmacists in Gujarat!C for the Gujarat Common Entrance Test (GujCET) 2024. Students who haven’t registered yet have until January 31st to do so, but they’ll need to pay a late fee of ₹1,000 in addition to the regular registration fee of ₹350. This is the last chance to register for GujCET […]
New Delhi: Tata Motors is gearing up to start production of EVs at its Sanand plant, which it acquired from Ford India last year, from April 2024. The company’s subsidiary, Tata Passenger Electric Mobility Ltd., secured the facility for ₹725.7 crore in January 2023. “We’re thrilled to announce the commencement of electric vehicle production at […]
Surat: As the nation eagerly anticipates the grand consecration of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, an 11-year-old girl from Surat, Bhavika Maheshwari, has made a significant contribution to the construction of the revered temple. Renowned for her spiritual and motivational speaking, Bhavika has generously donated INR 50 lakh to the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Trust. The […]
Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced groundbreaking changes to India’s criminal justice system during the 5th International and 44th All India Criminology Conference on Behavioural Forensics at the National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU) in Gujarat’s Gandhinagar. Shah emphasized the transformative impact of three new laws – Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and Bharatiya […]
Growing number of lions in Gujarat’s Amreli area is leading to a surge in man-animal conflicts. In the latest incident, a lioness was left severely injured after colliding with a passenger train near Rajula town in the Shetrunji wildlife division. The incident occurred around 7:30 pm when the Surat-bound Mahuva-Surat Express train struck a lioness […]
New Delhi, Jan 23, 2024: In a move to curb imports and support domestic manufacturers, the Indian government has raised import duties on gold and silver findings, as well as coins of precious metals, to 15%. This new rate, effective January 22nd, replaces the previous 11% duty. The increased duty comprises a 10% Basic Customs […]
The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) of Gujarat apprehended a Talati-Mantri of Bhandut Gram Panchayat in Olpad taluka, in connection with a bribery case involving a sum of Rs. 4,000. The case revolves around a complainant who owns land in Bhandut Village, Olpad. The accused, Hitendrakumar Parmar, who serves as a Talati-Mantri (Class 3), demanded a bribe […]
The three-day exhibition on Ramayana manuscripts at the Oriental Institute of M S University will end on January 24. The manuscript, containing 10 chapters and written in Devanagari script and Sanskrit language, is part of the Skand Purana, the sacred religious book of Hindus believed to be from 8th century AD. The manuscript vividly describes […]
Laying the foundation stone of Khodaldham Trust Cancer Hospital in Gujarat virtually, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, “For public welfare, Shree Khodaldham Trust has taken a step forward. From today, the work for Cancer Hospital and Research Centre will begin in Amreli.” He noted that Gujarat has made remarkable progress in the health sector. Today […]
The Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra, led by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, was stopped from entering Guwahati on Tuesday, sparking protests among Congress workers. The incident led to Gandhi criticising Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. Addressing a gathering, Gandhi stated, “The Assam CM, the Union […]
