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Ahmedabad’s Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International (SVPI) airport in Ahmedabad witnessed a 29% increase in the number of passengers traveling through the city airport in 2023. Data from Airports Authority of India (AAI) and the city airport operator showed that 1.11 crore passengers used the city airport from January 1 to December 15, compared to 86 […]
The Vibrant Ahmedabad Flower Show 2024, an annual event organized by the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) since 2013, was inaugurated by the Gujarat Chief Minister, Bhupendra Patel, today. The show will run from December 30, 2023, to January 15, 2024, at the Sabarmati Riverfront in the city. What to Expect at the Ahmedabad Flower Show […]
Ahmedabad Housewives’ problems have increased. The Gharghati(A women who do all the housework) of Orchid Elegance and Gala Marvela in South Bopal area of Ahmedabad have gone on strike. Around 110 Gharghati have gone on strike together. Ghatghati has been paid 800 rupees for one job. It has been demanded to increase this remuneration to […]
In Gujarat, the birthplace of Mahatma Gandhi, there has been a 58% increase in liquor permits issued on health grounds over the past three years, as per the data from the state’s prohibition and excise department. The data reveals that Ahmedabad district leads with the highest number of liquor permit holders, boasting 13,456 permits. Surat […]
In a bid to capture a sly thief, the police force from Ahmedabad, Gujarat, embarked on a journey to Madhya Pradesh. For two consecutive days, the officers went undercover, selling vegetables and balloons, all while keeping an eye out for the suspect. The moment the thief made his appearance, he was promptly captured. To catch […]
Sabarmati Station: The Emerging Epicenter of Multimodal Transit The Ahmedabad-Mumbai bullet train project, managed by the National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL), made significant strides in 2023. The multimodal transit hub at Sabarmati station is nearing completion, and work has begun on the first 7km of the undersea rail passage. A 350m mountain tunnel […]
AHMEDABAD – The city’s health department, under the civic body, released its weekly health update on Tuesday, revealing a concerning rise in various diseases within the city’s hospitals and urban health centres. From December 1 to 24, the city registered 71 cases of dengue. This mosquito-borne disease, characterized by fever, body aches, and rash, poses […]
The city’s bustling streets are set for a significant transformation. The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) is implementing a new “Efficient Street Vendors Management Plan” that will ban street vending on roads that are 24 metres wide or less. This includes the CG Road and the SG Highway service roads. The plan also prohibits vending activities […]
Viraj Modi, an Amdavadi boy, has made Gujarat proud by being the state’s only candidate to score a perfect 100 percentile in the Common Admission Test (CAT)-2023. This achievement places him among the elite group of 14 candidates across India who have attained this feat. Viraj, an alumnus of Nirma Vidyavihar, is currently pursuing a […]
As the year draws to a close, the city of Ahmedabad is alive with the vibrant colors and sounds of the Kankaria Carnival. The carnival, which runs until December 31, has become a major attraction for locals and tourists alike, offering a rich tapestry of cultural programs. One of the main attractions of the carnival […]
A shocking incident has emerged from the Aarti Society in the Ghatlodia area of Ahmedabad. A few days ago, some residents of the society were reported to have severely beaten a dog, inflicting serious injuries to its jaw, teeth, and tongue. The Ghatlodia police have since registered a case against these residents. Deepaben Joshi, a […]
Afcons Infrastructure has reached a major milestone in Ahmedabad Metro Phase 2 with the successful launch of the final precast box segment for the Sabarmati River Bridge. This crucial element of Package C1 connects Gujarat National Law University (GNLU) to Gujarat International Finance Tech City (GIFT City). The newly launched bridge measures approximately 810 meters […]
In a much-anticipated event, the Ahmedabad Kankaria Carnival 2023 is gearing up to paint the city with vibrant colors and joy. The festivities are scheduled to kick off on December 25 at the iconic Kankaria Lake in Ahmedabad City, Gujarat, promising a significant boost to the state’s tourism sector. Since its renovation in 2008, the […]
A young life was tragically cut short on Saturday as 18-year-old Priyansh Modi, a first-year IT student at Silver Oak College in Sola, lost his life in an auto rickshaw accident. The incident occurred near Croma on the busy SG Highway at around noon. Priyansh, along with his friends Manish Chaudhari and Nirav Virani, were […]
The weather in Gujarat has taken a turn for the unusual, with unseasonal rain predicted for parts of the state over the next few days. This comes as a surprise, as the winter months are typically dry in Gujarat. The village of Kalyanpur Panthak in Dwarka has already seen some unseasonal rain, accompanied by thunder. […]
A land broker in Ahmedabad woke up to a nightmare Wednesday evening, finding his home ransacked and valuables worth Rs 24 lakh missing. Mahesh Modi, 56, returned from a Mumbai trip to discover burglars had cut through the first-floor grille, gaining entry and making off with a hefty loot. Details from Mahesh paint a picture […]
A school karate teacher accused of sexually harassing minors at an Ahmedabad school was denied bail by a city sessions court on December 19. The court, emphasizing the protection of children, stated that bail should not be granted in such cases. The 20-year-old accused faces charges under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (Pocso) […]
BRIDGE2WORLD23, a festival of art featuring paintings and sculptures from across India and the UK, was inaugurated at the Ahmedabad Ni Gufa gallery by former Director of Police, Anil Pratham, on Tuesday. The six-day exhibition is spread across the Gufa Gallery, the Hutheesing Centre and the Kanoria Centre for Arts. “As a cross-cultural festival, we […]
Ahmedabad residents, beware! Your littering days might be numbered. In a major crackdown on public littering, the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) is deploying a network of 300 CCTV cameras across 47 garbage sites in the city. This “red eye” initiative aims to catch and penalize those who dump garbage in public places, paving the way […]
The city authorities have finally decided to cover its solid waste collection centers, starting with those under construction. This initiative, aimed at curbing the spread of dust and ensuring cleaner air, will initially see about 15 centers equipped with a complete cover. The proposal, currently in its preliminary stage, will be presented to the Standing […]
