Ahmedabad: 35 individuals from the Jain community embraced Deeksha (initiation) today, on the fifth day of the 5-day Deeksha Mahotsav near the Sabarmati Riverfront. Among these initiates, 10 are below the age of 18. Notably, Bhaveshbhai Bhandari and his wife, who possess assets worth 500 crore rupees, also embarked on their spiritual journey. Bhaveshbhai received Rajoharan from Deeksha Mananayak, Acharya Yogatilaksureshwarji Maharaja. All 35 Mumukshus were blessed with Rajoharan by Acharya Bhagw...Read More

Gandhinagar: The installation of unauthorized white LED headlights in any type of vehicle is now prohibited, according to a directive issued by the Commissionerate of Transport. Vehicle owners caught with such modifications will face penalties. The Ahmedabad RTO has already initiated a campaign targeting vehicles with unauthorised lights. In the directive, the Commissionerate highlighted the seriousness of the issue, citing the danger posed to traffic by vehicles with excessively bright or un...Read More

Ahmedabad: The Gujarat High Court has ordered a father-son pair to vacate their residences within Naranpura's Rang Milan Flats, so that the redevelopment of the society can take place. The Bhavdeep Cooperative Housing Society Ltd was built 44 years ago and houses 48 housing units. In 2017, due to the dilapidated condition of the buildings, the redevelopment process was initiated. Leela Buildcon, a developer, initially offered a two BHK flat to all members in exchange for their existing 56 sq ...Read More

Gandhinagar: There are 12 Muslim candidates against BJP candidate Amit Shah in Gandhinagar Lok Sabha seat. The others against Amit Shah are Hindu candidates including Congress candidate Sonalben Patel. Tanveeruddin Shaikh, Mehbub Rangrej, Mansuri Suhana, Deenmahammad Saiyad, Umadiya Alibhai, Bagvan Bahadurshah, Malek Makbul Shakib, Pathan Imtiyazkhan, Pathan Shahnawazkhan, Navsadalam Ibrahim Malek are independent candidates against Amit Shah. Mohammadanish Desai from Bahujan Samaj Party an...Read More

Gandhinagar: Anti Corruption Bureau (ACB) Gujarat has filed offence against former Gandhinagar district collector SK Langa and his son Parikshit for disproportionate assets. Against legal income of over Rs. 5.87 crore from 1st April 2008 to 30th September 2019, Langa has spent and invested Rs. 17.59 crore which is 198.15 percent more. According to the agency, Langa and his son Parikshit acquired various assets through illegitimate means. Parikshit allegedly establish...Read More

Gandhinagar: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will be on a visit to Gujarat this Saturday, i.e., April 20th, 2024. During the visit, Sitharaman is scheduled to attend several events in Ahmedabad and Vadodara. Firstly, the Finance Minister will take part in discussions in the "Vikasit Bharat @ 2047" program, which will be held at the GCCI campus on Ashram Road in Ahmedabad at around 10:30 am. After that, Sitharaman will hold a press conference at the BJP's state media center on SG Hig...Read More

Nadiad: Ten people lost their lives in an accident that occurred on the Ahmedabad-Vadodara Expressway near Nadiad on Wednesday when a car collided with the back of a parked oil tanker. A day after the mishap, the police have begun the probe to determine whether the car was being used as a taxi, as the passengers were unrelated and traveling to various destinations. The police have arrested the driver of the oil tanker for negligence and culpable homicide not amounting to murder, while the deceas...Read More

Ahmedabad: With the heavy summer rush in mind, Western Railways is running several special trains. Additionally, for the convenience of passengers, Western Railway today announced 9 more pairs of trains that will originate or pass through Gujarat. These trains include: - Train no. 09033/34 Udhna - Barauni Bi-Weekly Special - Train no. 09025/26 Valsad-Danapur Special - Train no. 09189/90 Mumbai Central - Katihar Special - Train no. 09569/70 Rajkot - Barauni Special - Train no. 09185/86 Mu...Read More

Ahmedabad: The district education officer of Ahmedabad city has issued a show-cause notice to Anand Niketan School in Shilaj for conducting classes on Ram Navami. Despite Ram Navami being a recognized public holiday, Anand Niketan School remained open on Wednesday, and students were asked to attend. Concerned parents reported the matter to the DEO's office, which then issued a show-cause notice to the private school. Earlier this month, in response to complaints about schools neglecting pu...Read More

Gandhinagar: Union Home Minister Amit Shah is on a three-day visit to his home state of Gujarat. During the visit, Shah will be filing the nominations as a candidate for the Bharatiya Janata Party on the Gandhinagar Lok Sabha seat on April 19th. Ahead of the nomination filing, Shah is holding road shows in his constituency. The road shows will commence at Sanand, followed by Kalol in the same morning, Sabarmati after 3:00 pm, Ghatlodiya after 4:30 pm, Naranpura after 5:30 pm, and Vejalpur...Read More