Rajkot: Unseasonal rain accompanied by hail, strong winds and dust storm-like conditions lashed Rajkot city this afternoon, throwing normal life out of gear and causing damage at several places. The sudden change in weather came amid the Meteorological Department’s forecast of rain and thunderstorms across parts of Gujarat. The downpour began in several parts of the city, including Kalavad Road, Yagnik Road, Raiya Road, 150 Feet Ring Road, Race Course, Gondal Road and surrounding areas, with ...Read More

Rajkot: Police have taken action against a notorious gang involved in theft, robbery, and other serious offences across Rajkot district and the Saurashtra region by registering a case under the Gujarat Control of Terrorism and Organised Crime Act (GUJCTOC) against 19 persons. Out of the total accused, 11 have been arrested and sent to different jails, while four accused already lodged in jail will be taken into custody in this case. Police are also searching for four more accused, including the ...Read More

Rajkot: The shortage of commercial LPG cylinders and panic buying in the domestic sector amid volatility due to the ongoing war situation in Gulf countries has led to an unexpected revival of traditional charcoal- or wood-fired stoves (Sigdi) in Rajkot. Over the past week, the Sigdi market on Dudhsagar Road has witnessed a heavy rush, with customers arriving not only from across Gujarat but also from Maharashtra in search of alternative cooking arrangements. Traders say the demand has increased...Read More

Rajkot: A political controversy has erupted in Rajkot after a sting video allegedly showing a former BJP corporator demanding money to withdraw a complaint related to construction work went viral. According to the contractor, the issue began after a complaint was filed with the Rajkot Municipal Corporation (RMC) alleging illegal construction during renovation work at a house in Raviratna Park. The complaint was allegedly submitted by former BJP corporator Anil Makwana, following which civic off...Read More

Ahmedabad: The Gujarat Medical Council (GMC) has suspended the licences of three doctors from Ahmedabad, Rajkot and Gir Somnath in separate cases of misconduct, misrepresentation of qualifications and alleged medical negligence. The suspensions range from six months to one year. Dr Bhargav Patel, who runs a multispecialty hospital in the Science City area of Ahmedabad, has been suspended for six months for practising as an MD (General Medicine) despite holding a foreign degree equivalent only t...Read More

Ahmedabad: A slight drop in maximum temperatures across Gujarat brought relief from the early summer heat, with the mercury staying below 40°C in almost all weather stations except Rajkot on Thursday, according to the weather report issued by the Indian Meteorological Department. As per the latest data, Rajkot remained the only city to record a maximum temperature above 40°C at 40.6°C, which was 5.2 degrees above normal. In contrast, most other cities reported temperatures in the range of 34...Read More

Rajkot: A man who posted a controversial video on social media allegedly supporting Iran’s leader and abusing the police has been arrested from Hyderabad by the Cyber Crime Police. During investigation, it also emerged that the accused had earlier stolen cash from a friend’s house in Rajkot. According to police, the accused Ashif alias Budho Hanifbhai Kundha, a resident of Rasulpara near Kotharia Solvent in Rajkot, had uploaded a video on social media in which he used abusive language and o...Read More

Gandhinagar: With the aim of encouraging citizens to adopt locally made products, ‘Namo Swadeshi Urban Malls’ will be set up in Ahmedabad, Surat, Vadodara, and Rajkot, the Gujarat government announced. The Gujarat Urban Livelihood Mission (GULM), under the Urban Development and Urban Housing Department, is implementing the Namo Swadeshi Urban Mall scheme to promote indigenous products. The initiative aims to create permanent, modern marketplaces in municipal corporation areas to encourage p...Read More

Rajkot: Gujarat witnessed intense heat on Tuesday, with maximum temperatures soaring well above normal across most parts of the state, with Rajkot emerging as the hottest city at 42.0°C, according to the weather report issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) this morning. Ahmedabad recorded a maximum temperature of 41.4°C, which was 7.2 degrees above normal, indicating unusually high heat for early March. The minimum temperature in the city was also above normal at 22.5°C, showin...Read More

Rajkot: The investigation into the ₹545 crore bogus Input Tax Credit (ITC) scam in Rajkot has taken a new turn after allegations of corruption surfaced during the probe. The Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI) has now taken control of the investigation, and five intelligence officers posted in Ahmedabad, Rajkot and Gandhidham have been internally transferred. The case relates to an alleged GST fraud involving fake ITC claims worth around ₹545 crore. During the inquiry, authoritie...Read More