Dabka (Padra): On the auspicious occasion of Ganga Saptami, the residents of Dabka village in Padra taluka celebrated the unique Chundadi Manorath festival with great fervor. A remarkable 351-meter long chundi (a sacred cloth) was offered to Lokmata Mahisagar (Mother Mahisagar River) by stretching it across the entire width of the holy river. The Chundadi Manorath is a tradition observed by the villagers for the well-being of all. The festivities commenced with a vibrant procession through Dabk...Read More

Ahmedabad: The Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has demolished around 4,000 illegal semi-permanent and temporary huts at Chandola Lake in the first phase of a major anti-encroachment drive. The structures, built by Bangladeshi nationals and individuals involved in illegal activities, had encroached upon nearly 1.5 lakh sq. m. of the lake area, which is now being cleared. Debris removal from the demolished structures began on Friday afternoon, and once completed, the lake will be gradua...Read More

Pavagadh: Devotees visiting the revered Kalika Mata Temple atop Pavagadh hill will soon have a significantly easier journey as the state government is set to extend the existing ropeway closer to the temple premises. Currently, pilgrims using the ropeway still have to ascend approximately 449 steps to reach the temple after disembarking. Recognizing the difficulties faced by elderly and differently-abled devotees, the government has been working on this expansion plan. Sources indicate that t...Read More

Srinagar: They speak sweet with tourists like us, but we can't trust them, that's the lesson I have learnt after my six days tour. All was looking fine, but on 6th day, I realized I can't revisit this place. It is called Swarg on the earth, but it's Nark as well in a way. Ahmedabad-based Rushi Bhatt said this. Bhatt, his wife and his son survived Pahalgam terror attack. Bhatt was on a visit to Baisaran valley when terror attack took place. He was on zipline when he heard gunshots and people r...Read More

Ahmedabad: In a move to ease traffic congestion, the South West Zone Estate and Town Development Department today sealed twelve commercial establishments located opposite Karnavati Club on SG Highway. The action was taken against units including Iscon Ganthiya, Karnavati Snacks, Rajwadi Tea, Gatral Tea Stall, and Gajanand Pauva House, among others, for their failure to provide adequate parking arrangements for customers despite repeated written and verbal instructions. According to sources wi...Read More

New Delhi: The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) met this evening under the Chairmanship of the Prime Minister. The CCS was briefed in detail on the terrorist attack on 22 April 2025 in Pahalgam, in which 25 Indians and one Nepali citizen were killed. A number of others sustained injuries. The CCS condemned the attack in the strongest terms and expressed its deepest condolences to the families of the victims and hoped for the early recovery of the injured. Strong expressions of support ...Read More

Srinagar: In the wake of the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, renowned spiritual leader and Ram Katha exponent Morari Bapu has decided to temporarily suspend his ongoing Ram Katha sessions in the region. The decision, announced on the official X post of Shree Chitrakutdham Trust, stated, “Ram Katha 955, which is held in Srinagar has been postponed after the 5th day of Katha until further notice due to the current situation in Jammu & Kashmir. Those who have attended...Read More