Kushagra Tiwari, Mumbai: A month-long wait for 35-year-old Ashok Kanjariya ended on an emotional and joyful note on Wednesday, as he finally met Hindi film actor Akshay Kumar. A native of Rajkot, Ashok had walked around 700 km barefoot from the Ghanteshwar area in Rajkot to Mumbai and had been camping in the city for over a month in the hope of meeting the actor. The long-awaited meeting took place at around 8:30 AM after he finally caught the actor's attention with the help of others who share...Read More

Kushagra Tiwari, Mumbai: A 35-year-old man from Rajkot is camping in Mumbai for the last month to meet his favourite Hindi film actor, Akshay Kumar. Ashok Kanjariya from the Ghanteshwar area of Rajkot walked barefoot for 700 km between Rajkot and Mumbai to meet his idol, Akshay Kumar. Ashok hasn't been able to meet Akshay Kumar yet. As he has taken a pledge to meet the actor, his return to Rajkot is in limbo. Ashok started his barefoot walk to Mumbai on February 17, 2026, and reached his destin...Read More

Rajkot: In a major robbery, gold worth ₹25 crore belonging to a Rajkot-based jeweller was looted in Bihar in what appears to be a well-planned, film-style operation. According to available details, two employees of the city’s well-known K.V. & Sons firm—Mahesh Mamtora and Prince Ranpariya—had travelled to Bihar to deliver a consignment of gold ornaments. As they got down at a railway station, they were allegedly surrounded by around eight assailants who arrived on motorcycles and in...Read More

Ahmedabad: The Food and Drugs Control Administration (FDCA), Gujarat, carried out a special enforcement drive today to verify compliance with mandatory display boards indicating the use of paneer or paneer analogue in hotels and restaurants. During the drive, multiple establishments across Ahmedabad were inspected, and fines were imposed on violators for failing to comply with disclosure norms. Fines Imposed on Establishments House of Momos, Maninagar – ₹2,000 La Fiesta Restaurant, Nikol...Read More

Rajkot: A disturbing video has gone viral on social media, highlighting the increasing menace of stray cattle. The incident occurred in Veraval village of Kotda Sangani taluka, where an Activa rider was brutally attacked by a stray bull in a narrow lane of Shivnagar. Watch | A man was attacked by stray cattle in Veraval village near Kotda Sangani in Rajkot district. The assault, which lasted less than three minutes, left him severely injured. He was rescued by nearby residents and rushed to...Read More

Rajkot: In an alleged accidental firing incident late on Monday night, a police sub-inspector and his woman friend were injured after a single bullet struck both of them while the officer was reportedly handling his service weapon. As per the police, the incident took place at the residence of Sub-Inspector Nitin K Pandya in Samanvay Apartment. Recently transferred from the Gandhigram-2 (University) police station to the cybercrime unit, Pandya was preparing to return his service weapon, as it ...Read More

Rajkot: Two siblings from a Nepalese family drowned in a swimming pool at a residential complex in the Raiyadhar area on Monday, just a day before they were to leave for Nepal. The incident occurred around 3 pm at Sopan Heights. The victims, Dipesh (7) and Deepshikha (5), reportedly entered the pool area after finding the gate open. Police said the girl accidentally slipped into the adult pool, and her brother drowned while trying to rescue her. Their father, Karan Bhandari, who works as house...Read More

Rajkot: The city crime branch has booked seven members of the Ibla gang under the stringent Gujarat Control of Terrorism and Organised Crime Act (GujCTOC). Police have arrested four accused, while two others are already in judicial custody. Deputy Commissioner of Police (Crime) Jagdish Bangarwa said the gang, led by Ibrahim alias Ibla Kathrotiya, has been operating in Rajkot for several years and is suspected to be involved in organised criminal activities. According to officials, the gang is ...Read More

Rajkot: Union Civil Aviation minister Ram Mohan Naidu today inaugurated Udan Yatri Cafe at Hirasar based Rajkot international airport's departure terminal. At this cafe, Tea, Water bottle, coffee, sweet of the day and Samosa/Kachori are also available at cheaper rates. Such cafes are functional at many other airports across the country including Ahmadabad. Now Rajkot passengers also can get benefit of affordable quality food at Udan Yatrai Cafe. The Minister also opened Flybrary book corner and ...Read More

Ahmedabad: Maximum temperatures across Gujarat remained largely near normal on March 27, with most cities recording daytime highs in the range of 35°C to 39°C, according to the latest weather report issued by the India Meteorological Department today. Meanwhile, the IMD has also forecast that the mercury is set to witness a gradual fall of 2–3°C over the next two days. Rajkot emerged as the hottest location in the state, recording a maximum temperature of 38.9°C, which was 0.6°C above no...Read More