Six killed, 10 injured in road accident in Gujarat's Bhavnagar
The accident took place near Trapaj village at around 6 am on December 17, 2024, when the private bus on way towards Mahuva from Bhavnagar rammed into a dumper truck.
6 killed, 10 injured as bus rams into dumper truck in Gujarat's Bhavnagar
A private bus collided with a dumper truck in Bhavnagar, Gujarat. The bus, traveling from Bhavnagar to Mahuva, hit the truck from behind near Trapaj village. Six passengers died at the scene. Around ten others sustained injuries. The injured are receiving medical care. They are expected to recover. The bus suffered significant damage in the impact.
Six killed, 10 injured as bus rams into dumper truck in Gujarat's Bhavnagar
BHAVNAGAR: Six persons were killed and nearly 10 others injured after a private bus rammed into a dumper truck on a highway in Gujarat's Bhavnagar district on Tuesday morning, police said. The accident took place near Trapaj village at around 6 am when the bus was on way towards Mahuva from Bhavnagar, Superintendent of Police Harshad Patel said. The bus hit the dumper truck from behind. Six persons were killed in the accident, the official said, adding that eight to ten others were injured. The injured persons were undergoing treatment at a hospital and they were reported to be out of danger, he said. The collision was so severe that the right side front portion of the bus was completely damaged, as per officials.
Gujarat groundwater crisis: Alarming contamination levels across districts revealed
AHMEDABAD: The Government of India, in a concerning update to the Rajya Sabha, has flagged an alarming situation regarding groundwater pollution in Gujarat. According to the data wise Number of Partly Affected Districts (cumulative) with major Contaminants in Ground Water of India in 2022-23, major contaminants have affected numerous districts across the state. Salinity levels exceeding 3000 micro mhos/cm (EC) were detected in 28 districts, while fluoride levels above 1.5 mg/l plagued 30 districts. Nitrate contamination, surpassing the safe limit of 45 mg/l, was found in 32 districts, and arsenic levels above 0.01 mg/l affected 12 districts. Additionally, 14 districts reported iron concentrations exceeding 1 mg/l. Fluoride levels exceeding 1.5 mg/L have been recorded in several districts across Gujarat, including Ahmedabad, Amreli, Anand, Arvalli, Banaskantha, Bhavnagar, Botad, Chhota Udepur, Dahod, Devbhoomi Dwarka, Gir Somnath, Jamnagar, Junagadh, Kachchh, Mahesana, Morbi, Narmada, Panchmahal, Patan, Porbandar, Rajkot, Sabarkantha, Surat, Surendranagar, and Vadodara. In a Reply by the Union Ministry of Jal Shakti in response to MP R Girirajan's question in the Rajya Sabha, the government highlighted the grave health hazards posed by contaminated groundwater. Long-term consumption of water containing arsenic, fluoride, or mercury above permissible limits can lead to severe health complications. Arsenic contamination has been linked to poisoning, skin disorders, and cancers of the skin, bladder, kidney, and lungs. Excessive fluoride levels can cause crippling skeletal or dental fluorosis, while high concentrations of heavy metals like mercury increase the risk of kidney diseases, poisoning, and cancer. The government informed the Rajya Sabha that water management, including improving groundwater quality and addressing contamination, is primarily the responsibility of state governments, as water is a state subject. The Central Government supports these efforts by offering technical assistance and financial aid through various centrally sponsored schemes. The Central Government informed the Rajya Sabha that in Gujarat, a total of 1,52,507 drinking water samples were tested during 2023-24. Of these, 14,922 samples were found contaminated. Remedial measures, including interim actions and water supply restoration, were taken for 13,834 affected samples. While Ground water pollution remains a pressing issue in many parts of Gujarat, the government is simultaneously taking measures to address the challenge, Under the Central Government's Jal Jeevan Mission for 2023-24, Gujarat reported significant financial activity. The state began with an opening balance of 1,088.66 crore, while the Centre allocated 2,982.85 crore. Of this, 2,237.14 crore was drawn, bringing the total available funds to 3,325.80 crore. Gujarat reported utilizing 2,377.83 crore, with an additional 2,676.40 crore spent under the state's share of the program.
Loco pilots save 8 lions on Gujarat railway tracks
Bhavnagar: Alert loco pilots of a goods train and a passenger train in Gujarats Bhavnagar district successfully prevented a tragedy by applying brakes in time to save eight lions that had wandered onto the tracks. The incidents occurred in the past two days, with the vigilance of the pilots and the assistance of forest department trackers ensuring the safety of the animals. According to Mashooque Ahmad, Senior Divisional Commercial Manager, Bhavnagar, a total of 104 lions have been saved so far this financial year, thanks to the efforts of the Western Railway's Bhavnagar division. On Thursday, Dhavalbhai P., the loco pilot of a goods train heading to Pipavav port, noticed five lions crossing the track near Rajula city. He immediately applied the emergency brakes, allowing the lions to safely pass. The following day, Sunil Pandit, the loco pilot of a passenger train, spotted a lioness and two cubs on the tracks near Chalala-Dhari. He also stopped the train in time, and a forest guard confirmed that the lions had moved away safely. Due to previous incidents involving Asiatic lions being injured or killed on the tracks, the Gujarat High Court has urged authorities to develop a standard operating procedure (SOP) to prevent such accidents.
: Najmuddin Bhavnagarwala corporate executive and his troubles with Agrifields DMCC
Najmuddin Bhavnagarwala, Director at Agrifields DMCC, faces scrutiny due to his integration and workings with Amit Gupta, the companys promoter, who is currently under investigation in multiple jurisdictions for charges such as bribery, money laundering, illegal share transfers, and fraud. Guptas global business activities and legal issues have drawn considerable attention. According to [] The post : Najmuddin Bhavnagarwala corporate executive and his troubles with Agrifields DMCC appeared first on Nagpur Today : Nagpur News .
X-Ray Reveals POCSO Accused Hiding Mobile Phone In His Rectum In Gujarat's Bhavnagar Jail
The discovery was made after the prison administration, suspecting foul play, conducted an X-ray of the prisoner's rectum, which revealed the presence of the electronic device
PM Modi, Spanish Prez to launch C295 aircraft plant in Vadodara
Vadodara: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with Spanish President Pedro Sanchez, will be inaugurating the Tata-Airbus C295 aircraft plant facility in Vadodara, Gujarat on Monday. The Spanish President, who is on a three-day visit to India, arrived in Vadodara in the early hours of Monday. The plant has been set up by Tata Advanced Systems in collaboration with Airbus Spain. The facility is built at the TATA Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) campus. A total of 56 aircraft are there under the C-295 programme, of which 16 are being delivered directly by Airbus from Spain and the remaining 40 are to be made in India. Tata Advanced Systems Ltd. is responsible for making these 40 aircraft in India. This facility will be the first private sector Final Assembly Line (FAL) for military aircraft in India. It will involve the full development of a complete ecosystem from the manufacture to assembly, testing, and qualification, to delivery and maintenance of the complete lifecycle of the aircraft. Apart from Tatas, leading defence public sector units such as Bharat Electronics Ltd. and Bharat Dynamics Ltd, as well as private micro, small, and medium enterprises, will contribute to this programme. The C295 aircraft is a military aircraft, and its production will strengthen India's aerospace industry and drive the country towards self-reliance. In 2021, India signed a contract with Airbus to buy 56 C-295 transport aircraft, of which 16 were to be directly sent from Spain while 40 had to be manufactured in India at the Tata facility in Vadodara. The city of Vadodara is all decked up with beautiful lights to welcome the two leaders. The residents of Vadodara expressed their happiness over the visit of PM Modi and Spain's PM and hoped for good international relations with Spain. Later in the day, PM Modi will visit Laxmi Vilas Palace, Vadodara. From Vadodara, the Prime Minister will travel to Amreli, where he will inaugurate Bharat Mata Sarovar. He will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of various development projects worth over Rs 4,800 crores. These projects will benefit the citizens of Amreli, Jamnagar, Morbi, Devbhoomi Dwarka, Junagadh, Porbandar, Kachchh, and Botad districts of the state. Prime Minister will also inaugurate and lay the foundation stone for various road projects worth more than Rs 2,800 crores. Projects to be inaugurated include four-laning of various sections of NH 151, NH 151A, and NH 51 and the Junagadh bypass. The Prime Minister will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone for various development projects worth over Rs 700 crore of the water supply department from Amreli district. The foundation stone of Pasavi Group Augmentation Water Supply Scheme Phase 2 in Bhavnagar district will also be laid which will benefit 95 villages in the Mahuva, Talaja, and Palitana talukas, in Bhavnagar district. Prime Minister will also lay the foundation stone for tourism-related development initiatives which includes transforming the Karli Recharge Reservoir at Mokarsagar in Porbandar district into a world-class sustainable eco-tourism destination, among others. Meanwhile, President Sanchez will also visit Mumbai, where, apart from official engagements, he will interact with trade and industry leaders, think tanks, and the film industry.He will address the 4th Spain India Forum organised by the Spain-India Council Foundation and the Observer Research Foundation. He will also visit prominent film studios where he will interact with leading celebrities in Indian movie industries, to foster greater collaboration between the Indian and Spanish media and entertainment industry.
PM Modi, Spanish PM Sanchez to inaugurate TATA aircraft complex in Gujarat's Vadodara
AHMEDABAD: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, alongside Spains Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, will jointly inaugurate the TATA Aircraft Complex at TATA Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) in Vadodara on October 28. The complex, dedicated to manufacturing C-295 military aircraft, marks Indias first private sector final assembly line for military aviation. Additionally, PM Modi will launch and lay the foundation for multiple development projects worth over Rs 4,900 crore in Amreli. Under the C-295 program, Airbus will deliver 16 aircraft directly from Spain, while TASL will manufacture the remaining 40 in India, creating a complete ecosystem from assembly and testing to delivery and lifecycle maintenance. Key defence players such as Bharat Electronics Ltd. and Bharat Dynamics Ltd., along with private MSMEs, are set to contribute to this initiative. In October 2022, Prime Minister Modi laid the foundation stone for the Vadodara Final Assembly Line (FAL). In Gujarats Amreli district, PM Modi will inaugurate projects worth Rs 4,900 crore, including the Bharat Mata Sarovar a check dam upgrade that raises capacity to 24.5 crore litres, benefiting irrigation in surrounding villages. The Prime Minister will also inaugurate and lay the foundation stone for various development projects worth over Rs 700 crore from the water supply department in Amreli district. Among these projects is the Navda to Chavand bulk pipeline, which will provide an additional 28 crore litres of water to approximately 67 lakh beneficiaries across 36 cities and 1,298 villages in Botad, Amreli, Junagadh, Rajkot, and Porbandar districts. The foundation stone for the Pasavi Group Augmentation Water Supply Scheme Phase 2 in Bhavnagar district will also be laid, benefiting 95 villages in the Mahuva, Talaja, and Palitana talukas. The agenda for the day includes road infrastructure improvements across NH 151, NH 151A, and NH 51, as well as the Bhuj-Naliya Rail Gauge Conversion Project, all aimed at enhancing socio-economic development in Kutch. Water projects worth over Rs 700 crore, including the Navda to Chavand bulk pipeline and the Pasavi Water Supply Scheme, will improve water access for over 67 lakh people across multiple districts. Additionally, PM Modi will lay the foundation for a new eco-tourism site at the Karli Recharge Reservoir in Porbandar.
ED Conducts Raids At 23 Locations In Gujarat Over GST Fraud Case
About 23 premises in Rajkot, Junagadh, Ahmedabad, Bhavnagar and Veraval were raided by the federal agency after a case was filed under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA)
ED conducts raids in Gujarat in GST fraud case
About 23 premises in the cities of Rajkot, Junagadh, Ahmedabad, Bhavnagar and Veraval were being raided by the federal agency after a case was filed under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA)
Major Dhyan Chand Stadium to get facelift as Int'l hockey returns with Germany Tests
New Delhi: Once it chronicled Mir Ranjan Negi's epic fall from grace, Dhanraj Pillay's artistic spadework and Sandeep Singh's muscular drag-flicks but through the past decade, Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium's concrete pillars and ill-maintained dusty bucket seats perhaps were resigned to the fact that its glory days as epicenter of Indian hockey were a thing of past. Having spent 10 years without a single international match after Odisha government's seminal decision to help Indian hockey find its home in Bhubaneswar and Rourkella, the National Stadium in the Capital gets a chance to host two 'Tests' against Germany on October 23 and 24 and showcase that all is not lost when it comes to Delhi being the 'Hockey Hub' as it used to be till early part of new millennium. Hockey India President Dilip Tirkey is hoping for a good turnout considering the growing popularity graph of Hockey after two consecutive Olympic bronze medals. Earlier domestic tournaments used to be held in Delhi in a very spectacular manner. I too made my international debut in Delhi through Indira Gandhi Gold Cup 1995. A large number of spectators used to come here and we also want that the glory of hockey to return to Delhi, Tirkey told PTI Bhasha . After the Tokyo and Paris Olympics, the popularity of hockey has increased manifold and now the stadium will be waiting for the spectators, said the legendary former defender. The last international match played here was the 2014 Hero World League Final. Inter-departmental hockey of institutions has been held here occasionally. I was an official here during the 2010 World Cup and people from all over the country came here to watch the match. It was a different atmosphere, said Ajay Kumar Bansal, former coach of the Indian junior and women's hockey team and ex administrator of the National Stadium . Hockey was being played in Odisha for the last few years, due to which the graph of the game went up there and on the contrary, due to the absence of hockey in Delhi, it went down. The youth did not see any big hockey tournament here, so automatically their interest decreased, he said. Apart from this, due to lack of tournaments, the maintenance of the stadium is also affected. I want that from next time, four or five more venues including Delhi, Punjab, Haryana should be included in the Hockey India League. India's World Cup winning former captain Ajitpal Singh believes that matches with big teams should be played in all the pockets of hockey in India. An international match is happening in Delhi after many years. Earlier, many 'Test' matches used to be held at the Shivaji Stadium. I think it is important to have matches and tournaments across the country, rather centralizing them ,'' the former skipper said. There are many pockets of hockey in India, like many excellent players have emerged from Punjab, Haryana, UP, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu. Hockey is very popular in Odisha and Jharkhand, but it is important to organize big matches in other states as well, he added. Giving details of the preparations, officials of Dhyanchand Stadium said that the cleaning of astro turf on the main pitch and practice pitches was going on with German machines for a week and it has been completed. Every year Rs 30 lakh is spent on the maintenance of both turfs. They said that the spectator galleries, change rooms, dressing rooms, and the entire complex have been cleaned. They also said that there is no need for an upgrade because this is a world class stadium in which World Cup and Commonwealth Games have been organized. The stadium also houses a Hockey Academy of the National Center of Excellence of the Sports Authority of India in which regular practice takes place. Apart from this, under the 'Come and Play' scheme of SAI, some children come and play hockey, who are very excited about these matches. When India defeated arch rival Pakistan in the World Cup 2010 and the Commonwealth Games in the same year on this ground, a flood of emotions had overflowed in the packed stadium. The National Stadium (formerly known as Irwin Amphitheatre), gifted to Delhi by the Maharaja of Bhavnagar, witnessed the first Asian Games in 1951 and the players shed tears after losing to Pakistan in the hockey final of the 1982 Asian Games. On this same ground, Australia hammered the host India in the final of the 2010 Commonwealth Games by 8-0, one of the worst ever defeats.
Ahmedabad police probe GST fraud case; five arrested
The Crime Branch, along with Gujarats Economic Offences Wing, searched 14 locations across the State, including in Ahmedabad, Junagadh, Surat, Kheda, and Bhavnagar
Massive GST fraud unearthed; over 200 bogus firms across India involved
AHMEDABAD: The Directorate General of Goods and Services Tax Intelligence (DGGI) has launched a sweeping investigation into a major GST evasion racket, uncovering over 200 fake companies involved in fraudulent transactions across the country. Based on intelligence provided by the Directorate General of Goods and Services Tax Intelligence (DGGI), the Ahmedabad Crime Branch conducted simultaneous raids across 14 locations, including Ahmedabad, Junagadh, Surat, Kheda, and Bhavnagar. The operation targeted individuals involved in a massive GST fraud, resulting in the detention of over 33 key operators who are believed to have established 12 bogus firms. Among those questioned is Mahesh Langa a journalist, and a son of a prominent Saurashtra MLA as authorities continue to unravel the intricate web of financial deception. After the investigation, Journalist Mahesh Langa has been arrested among others. ACP Bharat Patel of the Crime Branch informed the local media, stating: Journalist Mahesh Langa has been arrested based on a complaint received from GST authorities, alleging the use of false documents. The Crime Branch will seize all relevant documents and conduct a thorough investigation. Further actions will be taken as more details emerge during the ongoing inquiry. Sources reveal that the investigation spans 33 locations nationwide, with a focus on fraudulent ITC (Input Tax Credit) claims, amounting to crores. In a sweeping crackdown on bogus firms involved in a massive GST fraud, authorities have identified several key builders and operators behind these fraudulent entities. The investigation revealed the following individuals and companies at the center of the scam: Arham Steel: Nimesh Vora, Hetalbehan Vora Om Construction Company: Rajendrasinh Saravaia, Vanrajsinh Saravaia, Brijrajsinh Saravaia, Hitvarajsinh Saravaia Shree Kankeswari Enterprise: Kalubhai Wagh, Prafulbhai Waja, Manan Waja, Jayeshbhai Waja, Vijay Wagh Raj Infra: Ratnadeepsinh Dodia, Jayeshkumar Sutaria, Arvinand Sutaria Haresh Construction Company: Nilesh Nasit, Jyotish Gondalia, Prabhaben Gondalia D.A. Enterprise: Langa Manojkumar Rambhai, Vinubhai Natubhai Patel Ethiraj Construction Pvt. Ltd.: Nilesh Nasit, Jyotish Gondalia, Prabhaben Gondalia B.J. Odedara: Bhagirath Odedara, Bhojabhai Odedara, Keshubhai Odedara, Bhojabhai Jessabhai Odedara, Abhabhai Jessabhai Odedara R.M. Dasa Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd.: Nathabhai Dasa, Ramanbhai Dasa Aryan Associates: Ajay Barad, Vijaykumar Barad, Ramesh Kalabhai Barad Prithvi Builders: Paresh Pradipbhai Dodhia Paresh Pradipbhai Dodia Builders: Paresh Dodia These individuals are accused of creating shell companies to facilitate fraudulent tax claims and evade GST payments. Authorities are continuing their investigations, with more arrests expected as the probe deepens into this large-scale financial fraud. Ahmedabad Crime Branch's press release on Monday, stated It appears that prima facie, there is the involvement of over 200 fraudulently created firms/entities working across the country in an organized manner to defraud the Government Exchequer by availing and passing bogus Input Tax Credit. The use of forged identities and documents to create such firms, with the intent to evade duty through fraudulent means, has also been observed. There seems to be a large group engaged in a criminal conspiracy to cause financial loss to the nation, amounting to revenue losses potentially running into crores of rupees. This was carried out through fake billing, forged documents, and malafide misrepresentation of facts. The investigation is currently ongoing, and legal processes are being undertaken accordingly. it also reads.
A bus carrying 29 persons, mostly pilgrims from Tamil Nadu got stuck on the raised path on a stream near Koliyak village on Thursday evening
Gujarat: 27 TN pilgrims stranded on flooded causeway rescued in overnight operation
BHAVNAGAR: In an overnight operation, 29 persons, including 27 pilgrims from Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, were rescued from a bus that was stranded on a flooded causeway in Gujarat's Bhavnagar district, officials said on Friday. The bus got stuck on the raised path on a stream near Koliyak village on Thursday evening, said District Collector RK Mehta, who was at the spot to supervise the rescue operation that went on for nearly eight hours. The pilgrims were headed towards Bhavnagar city after visiting Nishkalank Mahadev temple near the village. Due to heavy rains in the region, the causeway on the river was submerged. Despite that, the bus driver decided to cross the river, said Mehta. However, due to the force of the water, the front of the bus dipped into the river while the rear remained stuck on the causeway, he said. During the operation, rescuers reached the site in a mini-truck and transferred all the 27 pilgrims from the bus, its driver and cleaner to the vehicle through the rear window of the bus, he said. But there was more challenge ahead. The mini-truck carrying the 29 persons also got stranded on the causeway, said Mehta, adding that most of the pilgrims were senior citizens. We then sent a large truck and transferred these 29 persons on that vehicle. Around 3 am, after nearly eight hours, all of them were brought to safety. We provided them with accommodation and food in Bhavnagar. We have also conducted their medical tests, said the collector.
27 TN pilgrims stranded on flooded causeway in Gujarat rescued in operation
In an overnight operation, 29 persons, including 27 pilgrims from Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, were rescued from a bus that was stranded on a flooded causeway in Gujarat's Bhavnagar district, officials said on Friday. The bus got stuck on the raised path on a stream near Koliyak village on Thursday evening, said District Collector RK Mehta, who was at the spot to supervise the rescue operation that went on for nearly eight hours. The pilgrims were headed towards Bhavnagar city after visiting Nishkalank Mahadev temple near the village. Due to heavy rains in the region, the causeway on the river was submerged. Despite that, the bus driver decided to cross the river, said Mehta. However, due to the force of the water, the front of the bus dipped into the river while the rear remained stuck on the causeway, he said. During the operation, rescuers reached the site in a mini-truck and transferred all the 27 pilgrims from the bus, its driver and cleaner to the vehicle through the rear windo
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Tamil Nadu pilgrims stranded in a flooded river in Gujarats Bhavnagar
The passengers are pilgrims from Tamil Nadu who had come to the historic Nishkalank Mahadev temple in Koliyak village to offer prayers
Okha-Bhavnagar passenger train (19210) passing through Ranpur police station limits in Botad district hit a four feet-long piece of old rail placed on the track next to cement sleepers
Ahmedabad Diary | BJP faces backlash in Vadodara in viral video
The ruling BJP has been grappling with protests following recent rains in Vadodara. In a viral social media video, Bhartibehan, a woman reportedly linked to the ruling party, accused BJP MLA Keyur Rokadia and other leaders of corruption. She said, You leaders collect money through scams, but what about ordinary citizens? In the video, Bhartibehan asked Rokadia why he speaks of the past, referencing 1972-75, when Vadodara has consistently voted for the BJP over the last 30 years. BJP candidates have won in every poll. Gujarat has had a BJP government for three decadeswhat has been accomplished? she asked. MP writes to Collector over officials neglect In Chhota Udepur district, there is a buzz that officials are ignoring the regions leaders. A letter circulating on social media has fuelled the buzz, raising concerns that officials are not engaging with the public or meeting elected representatives. Chhota Udepur MP Jashubhai Rathwas letter submitted to the collector on September 17 highlights his frustrations. Rathwa claims that officials fail to provide timely responses to his queries, often supplying incomplete information. He also noted that answers are frequently delivered a day before coordination committee meetings. Stir for Bharat Ratna to Bhavnagar Maharaja Kshatriyas in Gujarat have renewed their call for awarding Bharat Ratna to Maharaja Krishnakumar Singh of Bhavnagar, highlighting his contributions to social causes. The demand was raised under the banner of the Samast Kshatriya Shakti Asmita Mancha during a convention held in Ahmedabad on September 20. Ex-CM Shankarsinh Vaghela attended the event. Speculation has grown since Vaghela met Home Minister Amit Shah at Gandhinagar a month earlier. Sources suggest this visit might be linked to the Manchas formation, with the Kshatriya communitys dissatisfaction after a statement by BJP MP Purushottam Rupala. Dilip Singh Kshatriya Our correspondent in Gujarat dilipsingh@newindianexpress.com
'OTP for injection': How a patient at Gujarat hospital was tricked into taking BJP membership
AHMEDABAD: A startling revelation has emerged from Visnagar Civil Hospital in Gujarat's Mehsana district, where a patient seeking treatment was reportedly made a BJP member without consent. The incident came to light after the hospital staff allegedly took the patient's mobile number and requested an OTP while the patient was receiving an injection. A video of the event has gone viral on social media. In Guj, a patient goes to civil hospital to get an injection. There, he was asked to share an OTP that he received on his mobile. The moment he shared the OTP, he received a message that he got enrolled as the BJP member as part of ongoing membership drive. #politics pic.twitter.com/5CaymsOAdM Mahesh Langa (@LangaMahesh) September 18, 2024 The BJP's ongoing Primary Membership Campaign - 2024 is facing growing scrutiny as fresh controversies emerge. Another video surfaced on Tuesday showing Bhavnagar corporators allegedly offering money to those who enrol new BJP members. Now, in a separate incident at Visnagar Civil Hospital, a patient seeking an injection was reportedly enrolled as a BJP member without her knowledge. According to the patient's husband, he along with his wife named Prakash Ben Darbar visited the Visnagar Civil Hospital on Wednesday for an injection after she was reportedly bitten by a dog. This morning, I took my wife to Visnagar Civil Hospital, and for the first time, we were asked for an OTP to get an injection. Initially, we were told to check in at the registrar, and when we proceeded for the injection, the hospital worker requested an OTP. I asked why it was needed, and they replied, 'If you want the injection, you must provide the OTP.' When I questioned this rule, they claimed it was a new civil hospital regulation, Vikumbha Darbar, the patient's husband told local media after the incident. It soon came to light that the staff at the hospital were allegedly collecting OTPs to enrol people as BJP members. I gave the OTP, trusting it was part of the hospital procedure, but shortly after, I received a message confirming BJP membership. I immediately realized it wasn't related to the hospital and confronted the worker, saying, 'This is for BJP membership, not the hospital.' The worker left without a word. I told the hospital staff they were acting unlawfully, Darbar recounted. The civil authorities, however, denied receiving any complaints regarding the incident. Visnagar Civil Hospital Superintendent Parul Patel told local media, I have not received any formal complaint regarding this incident. I became aware of it only after seeing the video. I also discovered that the employee involved is not a permanent staff member. There is no BJP membership activity happening at the hospital. The individual in question was recently placed here by an external agency. Meanwhile, in a viral video that surfaced on Tuesday, Yuvraj Singh Gohil, former chairman of the BMC Standing Committee in Bhavnagar, has sparked widespread attention on social media. In the video, Gohil is heard offering a deal, stating, Make 100 BJP members and take 500 from me. The incident was also widely discussed and has become the talk of the town.
Doctor beaten up, threatened at pvt hospital in Gujarat; three held
Bhavnagar: A doctor was allegedly beaten up by three persons after he asked them to remove their footwear before entering the emergency room at a private hospital in Gujarats Bhavnagar, police said on Sunday. The police on Saturday arrested the trio involved in the attack at Shreya Hospital in Sihor town, an official said. The Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Tractor-trolley swept away in flooded river amid rain in Gujarat; 10 rescued, seven missing
MORBI: A search operation by NDRF is underway in Gujarat's Morbi district to trace seven persons swept away along with their tractor trolley while crossing a flooded causeway on a river amid heavy rains, an official said on Monday. Ten out of 17 persons on board the tractor-trolley were rescued in an overnight operation near Dhavana village. The tractor-trolley carrying 17 persons swept away when it was passing through a causeway (over a river) near Dhavana village in Halvad taluka of Morbi district at around 9 pm on Sunday. Ten persons were rescued while seven others are missing, said Morbi fire officer Devendrasinh Jadeja. State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) personnel are conducting a search operation, he said. Several parts of Gujarat were battered by heavy to very heavy rains in the last 24 hours till 6 AM on Monday, forcing authorities to shift hundreds of people to safe places after low-lying areas in Navsari and Valsad districts were inundated due to a rise in the water level of monsoon rivers. At 356 mm, Khergam taluka in Navsari district recorded the highest rainfall in the last 24 hours ending 6 AM on Monday, the State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC) data showed. During this period, Dang-Ahwa taluka of the Dangs district received 268 mm of rainfall and Kaprada (Valsad district) 263 mm. Parts of Narmada, Sirendranagar, Rajkot, Tapi, Mahisagarand Morbi, Dahod and Vadodara were among other districts that received over 100 mm of rainfall. Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel spoke over the phone to collectors of Morbi, Kutch, Rajkot, Surendranagar and Bhavnagar districts of the Saurashtra region, and Bharuch and Dang districts in south Gujarat late Sunday to review the situation. Patel instructed the collectors to remain alert and ensure the safety of people and their livestock by constantly monitoring the rainfall situation, the Chief Minister's Office (CMO) stated. Amid forecasts for more rains in the state, Chief Secretary Raj Kumar chaired a review meeting on Sunday evening. The India Meteorological Department has predicted heavy to very heavy rains in Gujarat over the next week. Based on this (forecast), the Chief Secretary instructed the various district administrations to make all necessary preparations. He instructed the officers and employees of the district and taluka administrative system to be present on duty at the headquarters considering the prevailing rain situation, stated an official release. The chief secretary said the administrations should remain especially vigilant in places where people are likely to gather in large numbers considering the upcoming festivals during Shravan month to avert any rain-related tragedy. Local administration should also ensure that roads closed due to flooding are restored immediately and electricity supply is not disrupted for long. With the current spell of rains, districts in south Gujarat have received over 105 per cent of the average annual rainfall so far, the highest in the state. Eight districts of south Gujarat and Saurashtra have received more than 100 per cent of their average annual rainfall. All other districts recorded more than 50 per cent of the average annual rainfall so far this season, the SEOC data showed.
Gujarat Rains: IMD Warns Of Heavy Rainfall For Next Two Days Red Alert In These Districts
The IMD has also issued an orange alert until August 28 in Gujarat and also issued a red alert for Surat, Navsari, Valsad, Daman, Dadra & Nagar Haveli, and Bhavnagar.
Hyderabad: 36 Arrested in Major Crackdown on Online Fraud
Hyderabad: In a major crackdown on online fraud, Hyderabad police have arrested 36 persons from Gujarat in the last two months for their involvement in cases of investment fraud, courier fraud and other internet based crimes. These individuals were accused in 20 cybercrime cases registered in police stations across Hyderabad, including 11 cases of investment fraud, four each of trading fraud, courier fraud and one case of 'know your customer' (KYC) fraud. Just these 20 cases amount to Rs 12.49 crore in crime proceeds. These 36 arrested persons have 983 cases registered against them in the country. Hyderabad police has frozen Rs 4.4 crore funds of the accused and returned `1.5 crore to the victims. More Rs 2.90 crore is set to be returned to the victims. In a press meet on Saturday, police commissioner Kothakota Sreenivas Reddy appreciated the efforts of the cybercrime personnel. Our cyber cell received a complaint from a 74-year-old woman doctor who stated that the accused contacted her through a video conference call posing as police officials from Andheri, Mumbai, and stated that there is a case against her in a money laundering case, Srinivas Reddy said. The fraudsters demanded the victim to come to the Andheri police station for questioning and threatened to arrest her if she failed to do so. Later, the fraudsters agreed to question her through a video call and sent her letters with forged letterheads of the Reserve Bank of India, the Supreme Court and the Central Bureau of Investigation. The victim panicked and transferred Rs 1.6 crore in two separate bank accounts, the details of which were provided by the accused, the commissioner said. The accused in this case were identified as Sagar Goradhanbhai Prajapati of Surat, and Parmar Kirit Nathubhai of Bhavnagar in Gujarat. They said one Deepak Rawat from Kolkata had helped them open a current bank account which they used to cheat people. On May 22, Prajapati deposited Rs 2.15 crore in multiple bank accounts. Upon analysing the bank account details, police found that 10 police cases were registered against the holder of the same bank account, which helped in cracking the case. Police seized Rs 10,08,000 in cash, 17 cheque books, 22 debit cards of different banks, among others. The same police team busted an online investment fraud with the arrest of Chudasama Kuldeepsinh Anopsinh, Jedeja Daivatsinh Kiritsinh and Sinojiya Ketan Sureshbhai from Rajkot, Gujarat. The victim, a local from Ramkote, lodged a complaint with the city police stating that fraudsters contacted him through WhatsApp and told him of 500 per cent profit plan. They lured him to invest `2 crore. In a separate investment fraud, the police arrested another two fraudsters involved in an investment fraud from Surat. The accused targeted and defrauded `60,88,730 from a 60-year-old retired man from Begumpet. The prime accused Kanani Nikunj Kishore Bhai is a chartered accountant. The other accused Pravinbhai Kalubhai Vasoya had sent the message to the target. The cyber crime team seized Rs 27,20 lakh in cash, bank cheque books and accounts from the possession of the accused.
