Articles tagged under: Jamnagar

Vantara marks first anniversary; many animals rescued, rehabilitated and released into wild

March 02, 2026
Vantara marks first anniversary; many animals rescued, rehabilitated and released into wild

Jamnagar: On Vantara Foundation Day, marking one year since its inauguration by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Vantara reflects on a year of measurable impact in wildlife rescue, advanced medical care, and science-led conservation. Founded by Anant Mukesh Ambani, Vantara has restored thousands of rescued wild animals to health across species, including big cats, reptiles, primates, birds, and other mammals. Over the past year, its veterinary teams have carried out various complex surgical procedu...Read More

Mega demolition operation in Jamnagar; 150 illegal houses to be razed

February 06, 2026
Mega demolition operation in Jamnagar; 150 illegal houses to be razed

Jamnagar: The district administration today launched a mega demolition operation to remove encroachments, hindering railway development works in Jamnagar city. The drive is part of the ongoing double-tracking and electrification project on the Rajkot–Kanalus railway line, during which illegal encroachments on railway land near the Digjam Overbridge are being cleared. The operation, jointly carried out by the railway administration and local police, began early this morning. As many as 150 ill...Read More

Rajya Sabha MP Parimal Nathwani inaugurates Reliance-constructed high school in Khambhaliya

February 04, 2026
Rajya Sabha MP Parimal Nathwani inaugurates Reliance-constructed high school in Khambhaliya

Jamnagar: The newly constructed building of Shri V.H. & V.H. High School, operated by Shri Vijay Charitable Trust in the Harshadpur area of Jamkhambhaliya, was inaugurated today by Parimal Nathwani, Director (Corporate Affairs) of Reliance Industries Limited and Member of Parliament in the Rajya Sabha. The school building has been constructed by Reliance Industries Limited under the guidance of Group President Dhanraj Nathwani, significantly enhancing the educational infrastructure in Khamb...Read More

WHO Global Traditional Medicine Centre in Jamnagar to be upgraded: FM Sitharaman in Budget

February 01, 2026
WHO Global Traditional Medicine Centre in Jamnagar to be upgraded: FM Sitharaman in Budget

New Delhi: The Union Government has announced a major boost for India’s traditional medicine sector with the proposed upgrade of the WHO Global Traditional Medicine Centre in Jamnagar, Gujarat, aimed at strengthening evidence based research, training, and global awareness. Presenting the Union Budget 2026 27 in Parliament, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighted India’s growing global leadership in traditional healthcare systems, particularly yoga and Ayurveda. She noted that ancie...Read More

Gujarat Police Recruitment: Two booked for malpractice in Jamnagar

January 29, 2026
Gujarat Police Recruitment: Two booked for malpractice in Jamnagar

Jamnagar: A cheating case has come to light during the ongoing police recruitment practical examination in Jamnagar, after two candidates were caught committing irregularities in the running test. A complaint has been filed against them at the City B-Division Police Station. Police recruitment physical tests are being held across Gujarat, with about 1,600 candidates appearing daily at the Jamnagar Police Headquarters ground. On January 21, 908 candidates attended the exam, where each participan...Read More

Five Bangladeshi nationals held for illegal stay in Jamnagar

January 02, 2026
Five Bangladeshi nationals held for illegal stay in Jamnagar

Jamnagar: The Special Operations Group (SOG) of the Jamnagar police has arrested five Bangladeshi nationals for illegally residing in the city. The arrested persons include two men and three women, who were found living in a rented house in Patel Colony without valid travel or residential documents. The arrested Bangladeshi nationals have been identified as Shahabuddin Mohammad Gaus Sheikh, Mohammad Arif Muzibur Sheikh, Jamila Begum Anardi Sheikh, Nazma Begum Abdul Hakim Howladar, and Mursida B...Read More

Salman Khan, other Bollywood and cricket celebs in Jamnagar ahead of Reliance New Year celebrations

December 31, 2025
Salman Khan, other Bollywood and cricket celebs in Jamnagar ahead of Reliance New Year celebrations

Jamnagar: As in previous years, Reliance Township near Jamnagar has once again become a hub of celebrity activity ahead of New Year celebrations, with a steady stream of Bollywood and sports personalities arriving in the city. The increased movement of high-profile guests has also led to noticeable hustle and bustle at Jamnagar Airport over the past two days. New Year festivities are underway at Reliance Greens in Motikhawdi, where celebrities have been arriving one after another to take part i...Read More

Locals allege religious conversion during Christmas gathering in Jamnagar village

December 26, 2025
Locals allege religious conversion during Christmas gathering in Jamnagar village

Jamnagar: Police have launched an inquiry into an alleged religious conversion incident reported in the Vadi area of Pipli village in Jamnagar on Christmas night, after workers of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) and Bajrang Dal reached the site on suspicion of such activity. According to preliminary information, a gathering was organised in the village on December 25, where farm labourers and migrant workers from nearby areas had reportedly been invited for a Christmas programme that included c...Read More

Indonesia engages Vantara’s expertise to curb elephant deaths from EEHV

December 24, 2025
Indonesia engages Vantara’s expertise to curb elephant deaths from EEHV

Jamnagar: Vantara, a global wildlife rescue, rehabilitation, and conservation centre founded by Anant Ambani and based in Jamnagar, is providing technical expertise to support Indonesia’s Ministry of Forestry (Kementerian Kehutanan) in its efforts to curb deaths among Sumatran elephants (Elephas maximus sumatranus) caused by Elephant Endotheliotropic Herpesvirus (EEHV), a press statement said. EEHV is a serious and often fatal disease affecting young elephants and poses an additional threat t...Read More

Former Gujarat Minister files cyber crime complaint over AI-made defamatory video

December 22, 2025
Former Gujarat Minister files cyber crime complaint over AI-made defamatory video

Jamnagar: Former Gujarat Agriculture Minister and Jamnagar Rural MLA Raghavji Patel has filed a complaint with the Cyber Crime Police, alleging an attempt to defame him through doctored photos and videos created using artificial intelligence (AI) technology. According to the FIR, the offence has been registered under Sections 336(2), 336(4), 352 and 356 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, and Section 66(c) of the Information Technology Act. The complaint states that the unknown holder of a Fa...Read More