New Delhi: In a move celebrating the highly anticipated consecration of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, the Central Government has announced a half-day holiday for all its offices and institutions across the country on January 22nd, 2024. This special gesture recognizes the immense religious, historical, and cultural significance of the occasion for millions of Hindus […]
Ayodhya, the sacred city in Uttar Pradesh, beckons pilgrims and tourists with its newly-built Ram Mandir, a monument steeped in history and brimming with spiritual energy. Whether you seek a swift flight, a scenic train journey, or an adventurous road trip, this guide reveals the best routes and tips to ensure a seamless pilgrimage. For […]
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has launched a massive operation to bust a racket of leaking question and answer papers of the railway exam for non-graduate posts. The CBI conducted searches at around 12 locations in Gujarat, Mumbai and Buxar, and recovered digital evidence and incriminating documents. The CBI has registered a case against […]
The Gujarat police has announced a cash reward of Rs 25,000 for anyone who can provide information leading to the arrest of six human smugglers who have been on the run for a long time. The accused are Rajni alias Sunny Patel, Rakesh Rai alias Robert, Bipin Darji, Amandeep Singh, Pankaj Patel and Zakir Shaikh. […]
On Tuesday, over 30 flights at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport faced delays and cancellations due to the adverse weather conditions in North India. Dense fog in Delhi, Lucknow, Jaipur, Agra and Srinagar disrupted the flight schedules and caused a hazy atmosphere in other parts of the country as well, including Mumbai, Nashik and […]
The Pran Pratishtha or consecration ceremony at Ayodhya Ram Mandir on January 22 is almost like a national celebration and Gujarat is leading the festivities along with the Uttar Pradesh town, which has been the centre of news for the last few months. To add to the festive spirit, various markets in old Ahmedabad, including […]
A shocking case of murder has come to light in Ahmedabad, where a mother and daughter, along with their friends, killed their ex-husband and father and dumped his body near a road. The rural LCB arrested the five accused on the charge of murder after identifying the body and interrogating the family members. According to […]
When the world is busy with Instagram and cat reels on smartphones, a group of teenagers in Gujarat’s rural Mehsana is using smartphones to tackle their studies. The Annual Status of Education (ASER) Report 2023 – Beyond Basics, says the overall proportion of unenrolled youths aged 14-18 years in Mehsana is 22.7% while the proportion […]
The Supreme Court was informed today (January 18) that the report of the Justice HS Bedi-led Monitoring Committee has found evidence of foul play in three out of 17 cases related to alleged fake encounter killings by the Gujarat Police during 2002-2007. The petitioners argued that the police officers identified in the report must be […]
Reliance Jio, the telecommunications giant, has been recognized as India’s strongest brand in the ‘Global 500 – 2024’ report published by Brand Finance. This recognition places Jio ahead of established Indian brands such as LIC and SBI. Notably, Jio had also topped the list of India’s strong brands in Brand Finance’s 2023 rankings. Ranked 17th […]
The State Congress has initiated a novel approach for the selection of Lok Sabha candidates. A coordination committee meeting, chaired by Gujarat Pradesh Congress Committee (GPCC) president Shaktisinh Gohil, was held at the Rajiv Gandhi Bhavan in Ahmedabad on Wednesday. The meeting, attended by leaders from 15 city districts of Gujarat, decided to form a […]
Textile mills in Ahmedabad will finally get industrial wastewater at Rs 30 per kilolitre. They had been into negotiations with the government for last two years. The Gujarat Pollution Control Board (GPCB) and three major industry associations in the city mutually approved the price for drawing tertiary treated sewage water for industrial use, aiming to […]
Only one company has submitted proposal for the ambitious and much-anticipated ‘Destination Entertainment Hub’ planned on Sabarmati Riverfront, leaving the Sabarmati Riverfront Development Corporation Limited (SRFDCL) in a quandary. “We are in a dilemma as the proposal may raise questions about transparency and competition but rejecting it could further delay the project. We have sought […]
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) intercepted a large consignment of drugs at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad on the evening of January 16. The drugs, destined for Thailand, were seized following a tip-off. DRI officials discovered 25 kg of ketamine, an anaesthetic commonly abused for its hallucinogenic properties, valued at ₹50 […]
There are times when the tempting food we see is not so delicious to eat. A crisp pattice or the freshly baked bun may seem fresh and tasty but inside, the stuff might be stale and hence detrimental to our health. Students and a teacher of electronics and communication engineering at Vallabh Vidyanagar in Vadodara […]
Even as Gujarat is eagerly waiting for January 22, when the consecration ceremony celebration for the Ram Lalla idol in Ayodhya Temple will be held, Ahmedabad is witnessing an unusual trend. Expecting couples are keen to have their babies delivered by C-sections on the auspicious day, claimed a report in Ahmedabad Mirror. Expectedly, some couples have […]
The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), under the Ministry of Labour and Employment of the Government of India, has announced that it will no longer accept the Aadhaar card as valid proof of date of birth. The decision, approved by the Central Provident Fund Commissioner (CPFC), was communicated through a circular (No: WSU/2024/1/UIDAI Matter/4090) issued […]
If you’re an F1 fan, you needn’t be content watching the sport merely in the comfort of your living room. The GIFT City will host an F1 event as early as 2028. It has emerged that the organisers have initiated a feasibility study for the project, which could range from Rs 5,000 crore to Rs […]
Rishabh Pant, the dynamic Indian cricketer, made a lively cameo at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium during India’s training session ahead of the third and final T20I against Afghanistan. Sporting a black t-shirt and shorts, Pant’s cheerful presence added a vibrant touch to the training atmosphere. Pant’s brief stint during the training session was marked by […]
Former Indian cricket captain MS Dhoni is currently embroiled in a legal battle as his ex-business partners, Mihir Diwakar and Soumya Das, have filed a defamation case against him in the Delhi High Court. The case, scheduled for a hearing on January 18, adds another layer to the ongoing legal disputes between the parties involved. […]