Mehsana: In this digital era, the Civil Hospital in the city is embracing modern technology to bring relief to patients. The hospital has introduced a QR code system for patient registration, eliminating the need for patients to stand in long queues at the registration counter. Now, patients can simply scan a QR code on their mobile phones to register from anywhere, with just a tap of a finger. The hospital sees approximately 1,000 to 2,000 patients daily from across the district for various tr...Read More

Mehsana: Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel launched the state-wide ‘Catch the Rain Sujalam Sufalam Jal Abhiyan 2.0’ from Dawada in Mehsana district, marking a significant step towards realizing the ‘Catch the Rain’ initiative. With the aim of responding effectively to Prime Minister Modi’s call to collect and store rainwater wherever it falls, as much as it falls, this campaign will be conducted across the state from April 4 to May 31, 2025. Under ‘Catch the Rain Sujalam Sufalam Jal...Read More

Mehsana: A two-seater Cessna 152 aircraft had a crash landing near Mehsana airport today. The female trainee pilot, who was on a solo flight, suffered minor injuries. However, she is safe, stable, and out of any danger. She is walking and mobile. The incident occurred around 7 pm, with fire brigade sources stating that the trainee pilot, Alekhya Pechetti, sustained minor injuries. "She was first taken to a government hospital and later transferred to a private hospital for further treatment," o...Read More

Mehsana: The local traders in Vijapur observed a bandh today in protest against making Govindpura Jooth Panchayat a separate Palika. The bandh was called by the Hitrakshak Samiti and was supported by traders, who kept their shops shut. The Hitrakshak Samiti will also carry out a silent march and submit a memorandum at the Mamlatdar office. The locals are demanding that Govindpura be merged with Vijapur Municipality instead of making it a separate municipality. DeshGujaratRead More

Mehsana: A major blunder has stalled the construction of a bridge at Shivala Circle on the Mehsana-Ahmedabad Highway, causing severe inconvenience to motorists and locals. The project came to a standstill after it was found that both ends of the bridge were supposed to connect at the circle, directly under an 11,000 KV high-voltage power line. Extending the bridge further could bring it dangerously close to the power line, posing a serious risk of accidents. Due to this critical oversight by th...Read More

Mehsana: The Food and Drug Control Administration (FDCA) seized over 2,300 kg of adulterated paneer during a raid on Keshvi Food Products in Narsihpura of Kadi on Tuesday. The unit was allegedly operating without a valid food license and using edible vegetable fat in its production. Officials estimate the seized paneer, valued at around ₹5.5 lakh, was being sold at ₹240 per kg to eateries in Ahmedabad and nearby areas, including Zamzam Restaurant, Hotel Sahyog in Viramgam, Musafir Restaur...Read More

Mehsana: B Division police on Friday night arrested three individuals who vandalized the idols of Lord Hanuman and Sai Baba in a temple in the Nagalpura area of the city. All three accused are part of the Chikhlikar Sikh Gang. The accused were taken to the temple location today for the reconstruction of the crime. The incident of vandalizing the idols of Lord Hanuman and Sai Baba in a temple near an old age home in Nagalpura occurred on Wednesday night. On Thursday morning, when devotees arr...Read More

Mehsana: The Cybercrime Cell of CID Crime on Wednesday arrested five individuals from Mumbai for operating a fake call centre. The accused, all from Mehsana, are accused of cheating people by offering stock market tips. The arrests followed a complaint filed through the National Cybercrime Reporting Portal (NCRP). Ashok Patel, from Surendranagar, stated that he received a call from a person claiming to represent a firm called Share Analyst and persuading him to invest in the stock market. The...Read More

Banaskantha: Stones were pelted at three private luxury buses full of pilgrims while they were traveling from Shakti Peeth Ambaji to Mehsana. The stone-pelting incident occurred on Sunday night when the buses, carrying pilgrims, were targeted near Pansa village. The devotees were returning after their visit to the temple when the attack took place. The attackers shattered the front glass of one of the buses. Fortunately, all passengers were unharmed. Local police were informed immediately....Read More