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A joyful picnic for the students and teachers of New Sunrise School in Vadodara turned into a nightmare when a boat, overloaded with 27 people, capsized in Harani Lake on Wednesday evening. The accident claimed the lives of 12 students and two teachers. Among the victims was Sakina, a Class 3 student, who had recorded […]
The Enforcement Directorate (ED), a central agency, carried out a search operation at Manpasand Gymkhana in Dariapur on Friday. While the specific details of the case prompting the operation have not been disclosed, it is understood that the investigation is related to potential money laundering connected to cases of illegal immigration. Bharat Patel, also known […]
RAJKOT: In a move resonating with the historic consecration ceremony of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, the Rajkot Municipal Corporation (RMC) has renamed a prominent flyover in the city as “Shree Ram Bridge.” This decision, taken on Friday by the RMC’s general board, aims to commemorate the momentous occasion of Lord Ram Lalla’s idol installation […]
The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) is seeking public opinion before permanently closing a 500m stretch of Ashram Road, which runs from Cargo Motors Road to Batrisi Bhavan near RTO. The civic body had initially planned to close the road on December 15, but the plan was delayed due to the incomplete status of the alternate […]
A city sessions court on Friday confirmed the conviction and one-year jail sentence of Bhadresh Pandya, 54, whose Doberman, named Shakti, attacked his neighbours in 2014, injuring a man and three children. The court also ordered the legal service authority to compensate the victims of the attack. The incident occurred in Ashapuri Society in Ghodasar, […]
Former Pakistan cricketer, Shoaib Malik, has announced his marriage to Pakistani actress, Sana Javed, amidst rumours of his divorce from Indian tennis star, Sania Mirza. Malik shared the news on Saturday via a social media post on X, formerly known as Twitter, accompanied by pictures from their wedding ceremony. Speculations of Malik’s relationship with Javed […]
Six individuals have been arrested in connection with the tragic boat accident at Harni Lake, which resulted in the deaths of 12 students and two teachers from New Sunrise School. The police have named 18 persons in the FIR, charging them with culpable homicide among other offenses. The arrested individuals include three partners of Kotiya […]
A severe infection outbreak at Shri Ramanand Eye Hospital in Mandal village, Viramgam, has left at least four patients likely to lose sight in one eye. The infection is alleged to have been caused by a lack of Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) practices at the hospital. Sources within the Gujarat Health Department have indicated […]
With people across all age groups becoming increasingly susceptible to cardiac arrests, the need for heart monitoring is greater than ever before. Expectedly, the sale of drugs for cardiovascular diseases has gone up. The Times of India has cited Pharmarack’s data, revealing that Gujarat’s cardiovascular therapy market is worth an astronomical Rs 1,187 crore a […]
Western Railway Announces 48 Trips of Astha Trains, it will operate 48 trips of eight Astha trains, providing a convenient travel option for passengers. Among these, the trains from Vadodara to Ayodhya are scheduled to run on the 9th and 22nd of February. The Astha train service between Ahmedabad’s Sabarmati railway station and Salarpur is […]
The Gujarat High Court has taken suo motu cognizance of the issue of cataract surgery at Ramanand Eye Hospital in Mandal, Viramgam. The court has issued notices to the health secretary and the superintendent of police of Ahmedabad Rural. A bench of Justices AS Supehia and Vimal K Vyas took suo motu cognizance based on […]
Global logistics giant Maersk is making waves in Gujarat’s frozen food scene with a brand-new cold storage facility in Mehsana. This isn’t just your average icebox – it’s a 260,000 sq ft titan of temperature control, built exclusively for HyFun Foods, a local frozen potato product manufacturer. But this chilly investment isn’t just about keeping […]
A devastating boating accident at Harni Lake in Vadodara has resulted in the tragic loss of 14 lives, including 12 innocent children and two teachers. The Vadodara Crime Branch has since arrested three individuals in connection with the incident. Paresh Shah, the main contractor held responsible for the accident, is reportedly on the run. A […]
A man from Surat who had faked the theft of his car to pay off his debt was arrested by the Udhna police on Friday. The accused, Govardhan Rajput, had plotted with his friend Iqbal Pathan to steal his own car and claim insurance money. Rajput had taken a top-up loan on his Swift Dezire […]
Nayanthara issued an apology days after her film, Annapoorni, was accused of hurting Hindu sentiments. The actress took to her Instagram account and issued a statement with her reaction to the controversy that unfolded after the film was released on Netflix. Nayanthara said she and her team did not intend to hurt anyone’s sentiments. Her […]
A 42-year-old woman, her 23-year-old daughter, and three men were arrested on Thursday for the murder of the woman’s former husband in Ahmedabad, India. The victim, identified as Harshad Rajput, 40, an autorickshaw driver, was allegedly killed on January 17th and his body found abandoned on the outskirts of the city. The motive behind the […]
The Gujarat government told the Supreme Court that petitioners who have sought a probe into the alleged fake encounters in the state from 2002 to 2006 need to explain the reasons for their “selective public interest” in raising the issue. An SC bench of Justices BR Gavai and Sandeep Mehta was hearing two separate pleas […]
According to a report by real estate consultant Anarock, Ahmedabad recorded the biggest land transaction in 2023, with 739 acres sold in three deals for large township projects. The city also had the highest land area transacted, accounting for over 27% of the total 2,707 acres that changed hands in 97 deals across the country […]
Rajkot, Gujarat: Six-month-long undercover operation culminated in the arrest of three individuals in Junagadh district, uncovering a clandestine plot to peddle illicit ayurvedic syrup laced with alcohol. This bust sheds light on the dangers of unregulated herbal concoctions and the lengths criminals go to exploit them. Back in July 2023, a tip led Vanthali police […]
The Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) has set its sights on Rajkot, Gujarat, for a bold initiative – establishing an international training center for local administrations. This ambitious project aims to enhance the skillsets and knowledge of local government officials from India and abroad, leading to improved governance practices at the grassroots level. […]
