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Australia has experienced its first decline in migration numbers since lifting COVID-era border restrictions in early 2022, driven primarily by a decrease in international student arrivals. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), net overseas migration fell to 4.46 lakh during the year ending June 30, 2024, marking a nearly 17% drop from the […]
On Monday, Gujarat experienced a significant drop in temperatures, marking the arrival of colder winter conditions across the state. Naliya recorded the lowest temperature of 7.8°C, which is 3.1°C below the normal temperature expected for this time of year. The sudden chill was felt in several major cities, with Ahmedabad, Baroda and Rajkot all experiencing […]
Four individuals were arrested in Surat, with counterfeit Indian currency notes valued at Rs 2.57 crore. The four suspects were caught at a check post in Saroli on Saturday evening while carrying three bags. The Saroli police said that three of them are from the neighbouring Maharashtra district of Ahilyanagar, which was once known as […]
Three individuals were arrested in Gujarat’s Patan district on Friday with four tonnes of red sanders valued at Rs 2.5 crore. On a tip from Andhra Pradesh’s Red Sanders Anti-Smuggling Task Force, Patan Deputy Superintendent of Police KK Pandya disclosed that Pareshji Thakor, Hansraj Joshi of Mehsana and Uttam Soni of Deesa town in Banaskantha […]
Now, Open Standing Weight Bearing MRI is available for patients with spine problems in Gujarat. Ahmedabad Stavya Spine Hospital has introduced this diagnostic machine. State Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel inaugurated it on Thursday. The advanced spine diagnostic machine is manufactured by Esaote SpA Italy. Dheeraj Nasa, country business director – Esaote Subsidiary (India and Indian […]
Dog owners in Ahmedabad are being urged to register their pets as the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) introduces a new online system starting January 1, 2025. The civic body has made it mandatory for all pet dog owners to complete the registration process by March, with the aim of improving the management of pet ownership […]
In a meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday, the Union Cabinet approved the “One Nation, One Election” proposal, igniting widespread political discussions, particularly regarding the tenure of the 15th Gujarat Legislative Assembly and upcoming elections in the state. The proposal, if enacted, could extend the term of the Gujarat Assembly beyond December […]
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has completed his two-year tenure in office on December 12. Appointed unexpectedly in 2021 after the sudden resignation of then-Chief Minister Vijay Rupani, Patel was re-elected in 2022 with the support of 156 MLAs. The state government is now celebrating these two years under his leadership, highlighting achievements in governance […]
In the case of a 42-year-old tantrik, arrested for committing 12 murders and later died in police custody, the police have now recovered the dismembered body of one of the victims near Wankaner in Morbi. The deceased identified as Nagma, was lured into a relationship by the accused Navalsinh Chavda. He later murdered and dismembered […]
The District Development Officer has disqualified the president of the Gandhidham Taluka Panchayat, following an investigation that confirmed she has three children, in violation of the Gujarat Local Authorities Act 2005. The matter came to light following a complaint by youth Congress leader Kasam Traya, who alleged that Shantiben Hareshbhai Babariya had not disclosed her […]
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Thursday carried out raids at 19 locations across Assam, Gujarat, Jammu and Kashmir, Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh as part of an investigation into the banned group Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM), suspected of attempting to radicalise individuals and spread terrorist propaganda in the country. In Gujarat, NIA officials, working alongside the Ahmedabad […]
The prevalence of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) in Gujarat is on the rise, as evidenced by a 42% increase in sales of cardiac therapy drugs over the past two years. Data from Pharmarack reveals that the moving annual total (MAT) for cardiac drug sales in the state rose from Rs 1,105 crore in November 2022 to […]
A recent survey conducted by the Surat Municipal Corporation’s Primary Education Committee has revealed that since Diwali, 603 students from 50 municipal schools in the city’s Varachha zone have withdrawn. The parents of these students, many of whom were employed in the city’s diamond industry, have cited job losses and financial difficulties as the primary […]
A fire broke out at Gopal Namkeen located in the Metoda GIDC industrial area in Lodhika, Rajkot, on Wednesday. The firefighter team from Shapar and Kalavad area rushed to the scene. As of the latest reports, efforts are still ongoing to bring the fire under control, with emergency crews working tirelessly in challenging conditions. According […]
The Gujarat government is set to organise 43 major events, including the Vibrant Gujarat Summit, Krishi Mahotsav, Ranotsav and Garib Kalyan Mela, among others in 2025. The calendar reveals that government work will be shut for 157 days. A circular issued by the General Administration Department highlights that the active involvement of government employees in […]
While Gujarat continues to attract students from across the globe for its flourishing higher education sector, the recent case of M.K. University in Patan is raising serious concerns. Despite having received recognition from both the state and central governments, as well as the University Grants Commission (UGC), the university’s legitimacy is now being questioned. According […]
It has been three and a half years but he still gets nightmares. He feels guilty of not being able to save his mother from the deadly COVID-19. The guilt pangs continue for 23-year-old Yuvraj Singh Mann. Understandingly so, after his mom was all of 58. She was among many who succumbed to the virus. […]
Gujarat has witnessed a significant decline in the number of claims processed daily under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY) scheme following a medical malpractice incident. From an average of 3,800 claims per day between May and October, the figure dropped to 2,700 per day—a 30% decrease—after two patients under the scheme died due […]
An alumnus of the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA) has urged the institution to include alumni perspectives in the investigation into the alleged suicide of student Akshith Bhukya earlier this year. Emphasising the role of alumni as “major stakeholders” in the institute’s ecosystem, S. Vishwanathan, a 1981 batch graduate, has written to the four-member […]
A prayer meeting to honour the life of Late Girishbhai Trivedi, Chairman of Vibes of India and one of Gujarat’s most senior and esteemed journalists, will be held on Saturday, December 14, 2024. The prayer meeting will be held at Sindhu Bhavan on Sindhu Bhavan Marg, Ahmedabad, between 4 pm and 6 pm. Girishbhai Trivedi […]
