Surat: One of the two arrested accused in the Mangrol minor girl gang rape case, who was hospitalized after feeling unwell during interrogation, died today at the hospital. RB Bhatol, PI, local Crime Branch, Kosamba Tehsil, told media, "The accused was arrested yesterday. Two accused were arrested, one of them being Shivshankar Chaurasia. During the interrogation, he started having difficulty breathing. Immediately, he was taken to Kamrej CHC in a government vehicle, where the doctors...Read More

Gandhinagar: The Government of Gujarat has declared State mourning for one day on 10 October in respect to Shri Ratan Naval Tata, a veteran industrialist who passed away last evening. National flag will be half masted throughout the state today, on all buildings where it is flown regularly and there will be no official programme on the day. The message from the Chief Secretary to the DGP, Collectors, SPs, Police Commissioners, and Director of Information stated "Shri Ratan Naval Tata, vetera...Read More

Ahmedabad: Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel is traveling to Mumbai today to pay his respects to the distinguished industrialist and philanthropist, the late Mr. Ratan Tata, who passed away late last night. The mortal remains of Tata are currently at the National Center for Performing Arts Lane, Nariman Point, Mumbai, where they will be available for the last darshan. Upon arrival in Mumbai, Chief Minister Patel will pay his final respects to the mortal remains of the late business icon befor...Read More

Rajkot: Amid ongoing resistance by villagers against the proposed eco-sensitive zone (ESZ) around Gir, home to Asiatic lions, the forest department has begun distributing leaflets to address misconceptions. Forest officials claimed that certain vested interests were exploiting farmers, inciting them against the ESZ for personal gain. Residents of 196 villages that would be part of the ESZ have held rallies and submitted memorandums demanding the cancellation of the notification, fearing that ...Read More

Gandhinagar: Health Minister Rushikesh Patel today announced the Gujarat government's decision to increase the monthly salary of medical teachers working on a contractual basis for 11 months at hospitals affiliated with Government Medical Colleges in the state. The range of the salary hike is between 30% to 55%. According to this decision, Class-I Professors who are currently paid a monthly salary of ₹1,84,000 will now receive ₹2,50,000. Associate Professors (Class-I) will receive ₹2,20...Read More

New Delhi: The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved continuation of the universal supply of Fortified Rice under all schemes of the Government including Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) and Other Welfare Schemes etc. in its present form, from July 2024 and upto December 2028. The rice fortification initiative will continue as a central sector initiative with 100% funding by the Government of India as part of PMGKAY (Food Subsidy), thus ...Read More

New Delhi: The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the development of National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC) at Lothal, Gujarat.  The project will be completed in two phases. The Cabinet also accorded in-principle approval for  Phase 1B and Phase 2, as per master plan by raising funds through voluntary resources/ contributions and their execution after raising of the funds. Construction of Light House Museum under Phase 1B will be funded by Direct...Read More

Vadodara: All five accused in the Bhayli minor girl rape case are migrant Muslims from Uttar Pradesh. As Gujarat is getting better and better, the migration that lacks quality is increasing. The rape incident has opened the eyes of the people to this influx, which is resulting in an increase in crime incidents. Two of the accused in the gang rape case have reportedly built an illegal house in Ektanagar in the Tandalja area. The Vadodara Municipal Corporation (VMC) has served a notice and atta...Read More

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be traveling to Laos from October 10-11. This visit is significant as it coincides with India's celebration of a decade since launching its Act East Policy, which aims to enhance ties with Southeast Asian nations​ The Ministry of External Affairs, in a press release, stated, "At the invitation of H.E. Mr. Sonexay Siphandone, Prime Minister of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will visit Vientiane, Lao PDR, ...Read More

Gandhinagar: The nine-day festival of Navratri is being celebrated with immense joy and devotion, showcasing the traditional dances of Garba, Raas, and Dandiya. Today marks the fifth day of Navratri. This grand festival, known as the world’s largest dance celebration, is taking place in Gujarat, Mumbai, and in various locations around the globe where the Gujarati community resides. As the sun sets and night falls, Garba enthusiasts are preparing to fill the dance grounds across Gujarat, rea...Read More