Gandhinagar: Gujarat government has decided to grant the status of a municipality to Dhari Gram Panchayat of Amreli district. This Dhari Municipality will be formed by merging the Prempara, Haripara, Vekariapara, Navapara-Linepara group of Gram Panchayats surrounding Dhari in Dhari Gram Panchayat. Dhari in Amreli district is located at a distance of 6 kilometers from the Ambardi Safari Park and the ancient Galdhara Khodiyar Mata Temple. Not only this, Dhari is home to the Gir East Sanct...Read More

Vadodara:  Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Saturday visited Plasser India Ltd's machine manufacturing plant near Vadodara, underscoring its significance in manufacturing domestic as well as export-oriented machines and providing skill training for youth. The minister inspected machines at the facility that are manufactured for western countries and praised the plant’s contribution to India’s "Make in India" initiative. Highlighting the plant's role, Vaishnaw stated t...Read More

Ahmedabad: Due to uncontrolled migration and an increase in population, the core areas of Ahmedabad city may gradually witness chaos on roads. The road in Bopal is very narrow due to the BRTS lane in the middle. But even on the narrow road, one can see a number of hawkers and food carts aligned, creating grave traffic problems, especially during peak hours. It's not just that the carts occupy a portion of the road; the customers who visit these carts park their vehicles in front of them, furt...Read More

Ahmedabad:  The 45th annual Saptak Music Festival, a renowned celebration of Indian classical music, will take place from January 1 to 13, 2025, at the LD Arts College campus in Ahmedabad. Over 43 sessions, a lineup of 150 artists will showcase the rich heritage of Indian classical music, including vocal and instrumental performances as well as dance recitals. This year’s festival is dedicated to the memory of Manju Mehta, co-founder of Saptak and a Sitarist dedicated to Indian classical m...Read More

Gandhinagar: Newly elected US President Donald Trump has appointed Kashyap Kash Patel of Gujarati origin as the next director of the investigative agency 'Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Trump announced this in a post on his social media platform Truth Social on Saturday. Kash Patel, 44, was born on February 25, 1980, in New York. Patel family hails from the city of Vadodara in Gujarat. Fearing the expulsion order of Ugandan dictator Idi Amin, Kash Patel's parents fled to the United St...Read More

Mehsana: In a tragic incident, 25-year-old Maheshji Pratapji Thakor, a resident of Baliyasan village in Mehsana taluka, lost his life after his throat was slit by a sharp kite thread while riding a bike with his wife. The incident occurred at approximately 6:30 PM on Friday as the couple was crossing the railway overbridge on the highway near Ambaliyasan station en route to Ambaliyasan village. Fatal Accident According to witnesses, the kite thread, which was reportedly sharp and lethal, c...Read More

Junagadh: Following the passing of Mahant Tansukh Giri Bapu, the administration of the Girnar-based Ambaji Temple, Guru Dattatreya Shikhar Mandir, and Bhid Bhajan Mandir has been taken over by the government. Mr. K.A. Trivedi, appointed as the administrator, has initiated steps to secure and manage the temples until a new Mahant is appointed. Sealing of Personal Room and Donation Boxes On his visit to the temples, Mr. Trivedi sealed three donation boxes—two from the Ambaji Mandir and one...Read More

Surat: The Surat Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SGCCI) is set to organize the Sparkle International Gems and Jewellery Exhibition 2024 from December 20 to 22 at the Aathva based Indoor Stadium. This event will feature a stunning display of designer jewellery, with a special focus on wedding collections. Core Attraction: Wedding Jewellery The highlight of the exhibition will be an exclusive showcase of wedding jewellery, catering to brides and their families. The Surat Chamber plans to i...Read More

Surat: Surat Police are preparing to deport six Thai women implicated in a high-profile sex racket case uncovered during a raid at Fusion Hotel in the Adajan area. The raid, conducted on the fourth floor of Mangaldeep Complex near LP Savani Circle, revealed an organized operation involving 11 accused, including the six Thai nationals. Details of the Raid The raid  resulted in the recovery of several incriminating items, including: •146 condoms •15 mobile phones •₹31,750 i...Read More