Bhavnagar, August 28: The Gujarat polices State Monitoring Cell (SMC) has traced the source of the methanol used in the toxic liquor tragedy to Delhi. Three more suspects from the national capital have been arrested, bringing the total number of arrests to 31. According to officials, Pramod Kumar Budakoti, a resident of Delhi, allegedly supplied ... Read more Gujarat Toxic Liquor Case: Police Uncover Methanol Supply Chain, 31 Arrested Including Suppliers from Delhi
Bhavnagar Municipal Corporation Recruitment 2026 short notice released for MPHW, Executive Engineer and Sanitary Sub Inspector Posts. Apply online from August 20 at the official Bhavnagar Municipal Corporation careers portal.
13 more arrested in Guj hooch tragedy, face homicide charges
Gujarat Police have arrested 13 additional individuals, including a man from Madhya Pradesh identified as Anand Chhandi, for their involvement in the Bhavnagar hooch tragedy that claimed 13 lives. Chhandi is accused of playing a significant role in manufacturing the methanol-laced spurious liquor and procuring chemicals, bringing the total arrests to 27.
Ahmedabad Police Intensifies Crackdown on Illegal Liquor After Bhavnagar Incident
Ahmedabad, August 25: Following the tragic death of 13 individuals due to toxic alcohol in Bhavnagar district, the Gujarat police have ramped up their efforts against illegal liquor across the state. In a special operation conducted over four days, the Ahmedabad city police registered 436 prohibition cases and arrested 476 individuals. This operation, directed by ... Read more Ahmedabad Police Intensifies Crackdown on Illegal Liquor After Bhavnagar Incident
Gujarat Toxic Liquor Case: Police Uncover Chemical Supply Chain, 27 Arrested
Bhavnagar, August 25: The Gujarat State Monitoring Cell (SMC) has arrested 13 more individuals in connection with the toxic liquor case in Bhavnagar district. This brings the total number of arrests to 27. Investigators are tracing the supply chain of methanol and other chemicals allegedly used to produce the toxic liquor. The recent arrests were ... Read more Gujarat Toxic Liquor Case: Police Uncover Chemical Supply Chain, 27 Arrested
Gujarats Crackdown on Illegal Alcohol After Bhavnagar Tragedy: 436 Cases Filed, 476 Arrested
Ahmedabad, August 25: Following the tragic deaths of 13 individuals from toxic alcohol in Bhavnagar district, authorities in Gujarat have intensified their crackdown on illegal liquor. As part of this initiative, the Ahmedabad city police registered 436 prohibition cases and arrested 476 individuals during a four-day special operation. This operation took place from August 18 ... Read more Gujarats Crackdown on Illegal Alcohol After Bhavnagar Tragedy: 436 Cases Filed, 476 Arrested
Tragic Death Toll Rises to 13 in Gujarats Toxic Liquor Incident
Bhavnagar, August 24: The death toll from the toxic liquor tragedy in Gujarat has risen to 13, following the deaths of two more individuals who consumed methanol-laced counterfeit alcohol. Officials reported that Mukesh Manilal Damor, 36, died late Saturday night, while 42-year-old Bhargav Upadhyay was declared dead on Sunday morning. These fatalities occurred as the ... Read more Tragic Death Toll Rises to 13 in Gujarats Toxic Liquor Incident
Woman Caught Smuggling Gold Worth
Ahmedabad, August 24: Customs officials at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport seized nearly half a kilogram of 24-carat gold from a 31-year-old woman from Bhavnagar. The gold, valued at over 83 lakhs, was discovered after she arrived from Sharjah on a flight operated by Air Arabia on August 23. Upon her arrival, the Air Intelligence ... Read more Woman Caught Smuggling Gold Worth 83 Lakhs at Ahmedabad Airport
Guj hooch tragedy: Toll rises to 13 as two more die; 13 held
The death toll due to the consumption of spurious liquor in Gujarat's Bhavnagar district went up to 13 on Sunday after two more victims succumbed during treatment, officials said.
Gujarat Hooch Tragedy Death Toll Rises To 13; 13 Arrested
Two More Die In Bhavnagar After Consuming Methanol-Laced Liquor; Probe Handed To State Monitoring Cell
Gujarat hooch tragedy: Two more die, toll rises to 13
Thirteen people have died from consuming spurious liquor in Gujarat's Bhavnagar district. Two more victims succumbed to their injuries while receiving medical treatment on Sunday. Officials confirmed sixty-seven individuals consumed the toxic methanol-laced liquor. Police have arrested thirteen of the twenty-one accused individuals in connection with the tragedy.
Bhavnagar Hooch toll rises to 9; 17 hospitalised, 3 in ICU
Nine people died from spurious liquor in Bhavnagar by Saturday evening. Seventeen individuals remained hospitalized, with three in critical condition after consuming the toxic brew. Police arrested thirteen people and named twenty-one in the FIR, identifying Raees as the mastermind. Forensic reports confirmed high methanol content, which made the liquor fatally toxic. Raw materials were sourced from Madhya Pradesh and Ahmedabad for final production in Bhavnagar.
Bhavnagar spurious liquor case: 3 more succumb
Bhavnagar spurious liquor case: death toll rises to 9; three critical
Police have arrested 13 of the 21 accused named in the FIR
Gujarat liquor tragedy kills nine, leaves three critical
The death toll from spurious liquor in Gujarat's Bhavnagar district has risen to nine. Three individuals remain in critical condition while many others have been discharged from hospitals. Police have arrested thirteen of the twenty-one accused named in the first information report. The illicit hooch was allegedly prepared in Vartej with raw materials from Ahmedabad. Investigations are ongoing to identify all suppliers and distributors of the toxic liquor.
Gujarat: 8 dead, 61 affected in Bhavnagar liquor tragedy
At least 61 people have been affected after allegedly consuming spurious liquor containing methanol in Gujarats Bhavnagar district, officials said on Friday
Gujarat Police arrest main accused in Bhavnagar hooch tragedy from Madhya Pradesh - The Star
Why Bhavnagar spurious liquor deaths in 'dry' Gujarat are shocking yet hardly surprising
Why Bhavnagar spurious liquor deaths in dry Gujarat are shocking yet hardly surprising
Man involved in Guj hooch tragedy dies drinking same alcohol
A spurious liquor tragedy in Gujarat's Bhavnagar district has resulted in eight deaths and left 61 persons affected, with 25 still undergoing treatment. Police have arrested 13 individuals in connection with the incident, which involved methanol-laced alcohol sold under a popular brand name. The State Monitoring Cell is investigating the source and distribution network of the illicit brew.
Bhavnagar Spurious Liquor Tragedy: 61 Affected, 25 Hospitalised, 10 Critical
Police have arrested 13 of the 21 accused named in the FIR registered at Vartej police station in connection with the hooch tragedy. Gujarat is a 'dry' state where the manufacture, sale and consumption of alcohol is banned.
Major Crackdown by Gujarat Police: 13 Arrested in Bhavnagar for Toxic Alcohol Deaths
Ahmedabad, August 20: In a significant operation, the Gujarat Polices State Monitoring Cell (SMC) has arrested 13 individuals in connection with a toxic alcohol incident in Bhavnagar district. Authorities reported on Thursday that the investigation revealed a large quantity of methanol-laced counterfeit alcohol was being sold in bottles bearing labels of a well-known Indian whiskey ... Read more Major Crackdown by Gujarat Police: 13 Arrested in Bhavnagar for Toxic Alcohol Deaths
12 bootleggers detained, 21 booked after Gujarat hooch tragedy
Seven people have died and 30 others are hospitalised in Gujarat's Bhavnagar district after consuming spurious liquor. Police have detained 12 bootleggers and registered an FIR against 21 individuals. The victims reportedly consumed illicit liquor from duplicate bottles of an IMFL brand, with preliminary investigations suggesting the supply originated from Madhya Pradesh.
Gujarat Spurious Liquor Tragedy: Death Toll Rises To 7; 30 Hospitalised
12 bootleggers have been detained in Gujarat's Bhavnagar district
Four Dead from Toxic Liquor in Bhavnagar
Bhavnagar, August 20: Four people have died after consuming toxic liquor in Bhavnagar district of Gujarat, while 18 others have been hospitalized, with eight reported to be in critical condition. According to police, the counterfeit liquor was illegally brought in from Madhya Pradesh and sold in Bhavnagar. The victims had consumed the fake liquor sold ... Read more Four Dead from Toxic Liquor in Bhavnagar
Four Dead from Toxic Alcohol in Bhavnagar, 18 Hospitalized
Bhavnagar, August 20: Four individuals have died after consuming toxic alcohol in Bhavnagar district, Gujarat. Eighteen others have been hospitalized, with eight reported in critical condition. According to police, the counterfeit liquor was illegally brought in from Madhya Pradesh and sold in Bhavnagar. The victims consumed fake alcohol sold under a popular brand name. Gujarat ... Read more Four Dead from Toxic Alcohol in Bhavnagar, 18 Hospitalized
Five dead, 20 others hospitalised after consuming spurious liquor in Gujarat's Bhavnagar
A shocking case of suspected spurious liquor consumption has emerged from Gujarat's Bhavnagar district, where five people have died and 20 others are undergoing treatment after allegedly consuming adulterated liquor. As per the information, the incident occurred at Kharkhadi village of Ghogha taluka. The incident has triggered a major police investigation. Acting on the directions of Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister, a team of the State Monitoring Cell (SMC) has reached Bhavnagar to investigate the matter. A Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) team is also collecting evidence from the suspected site of adulteration.
Gujarat: 2 dead, 19 hospitalised after consuming spurious liquor in Bhavnagar
Two people have died and 19 others have been hospitalised after allegedly consuming spurious liquor from duplicate IMFL bottles in Gujarats Bhavnagar district. Police have detained four bootleggers and seized several bottles as the probe continues
Two die after consuming spurious liquor in Gujarat
Two die after consuming spurious liquor in Gujarats Bhavnagar; four bootleggers held Bhavnagar: Two people have been confirmed dead, and 17 others were undergoing treatment after allegedly consuming spurious liquor in Gujarats Bhavnagar, with police detaining four suspected bootleggers and tracing the supply of the counterfeit liquor to Madhya Pradesh. The two confirmed deaths are [] The post Two die after consuming spurious liquor in Gujarats Bhavnagar; four bootleggers held appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Spurious liquor kills 2 in Gujarat; 19 hospitalised
Two individuals have died and 19 others have been hospitalised in Gujarat's Bhavnagar district after consuming spurious liquor. Authorities have detained four bootleggers and are investigating the source of the duplicate Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) bottles, which are believed to have originated from Madhya Pradesh. Gujarat is a dry state where alcohol is banned.
Rs 50.43 lakh bill sent, but no water tank at hospital; Gujarat Minister orders action
Gandhinagar, Aug 19 (IANS) Gujarat Health Minister Praful Pansheriya has ordered a police complaint and disciplinary action against officials after finding that a 2.55 lakh-litre underground water tank approved for a hospital in Palitana in the Bhavnagar district had not been constructed, despite a bill of Rs 50.43 lakh submitted for approval. Pansheriya took note []
Two Die, 19 Hospitalised After Consuming Spurious Liquor in Gujarat
Four bootleggers have been detained after the suspected consumption of illicit liquor from duplicate IMFL bottles in Bhavnagar district.
Vande Bharat begins operations via Gandhigram-Botad route
Botad Assembly constituency MLA, Umesh Makwana, flagged off the Vande Bharat Express at Botad railway station and welcomed the train. Bhavnagar MP, Nimuben Bambhaniya, and the Bhavnagar divisional railway manager were also present, along with other representatives and railway employees
Army to Hold Agniveer Recruitment Rally in Bhavnagar from September 3
Bilkul Online Bhavnagar | 15 Aug 2026 The Army Recruiting Office (ARO), Jamnagar, will conduct an Agniveer Recruitment Rally from The post Army to Hold Agniveer Recruitment Rally in Bhavnagar from September 3 appeared first on Bilkul Online .
Bhavnagar Municipal Corporation has announced the written exam dates (22 and 23 August 2026) for Assistant Programmer, Legal Assistant, Senior Clerk, Junior Clerk and Junior Operator posts. Call letters can be downloaded from the OJAS website from 13 August 2026, 1:00 PM. Check full details, post-wise exam dates and official links here.
Demand Aggregation Can Cut Power Costs for Steel MSMEs by 34%
A new report ranks 22 secondary steel clusters on their attractiveness for renewable electricity integration in steelmaking. Raipur, Belgaum, Shimoga, Rajkot and Bhavnagar top the list, with Raipur and Rajkot assessed in detail
Murugappa Groups CG Semi Launches Semiconductor Production in India
Ahmedabad, July 29: The Hercules bicycle is a well-known name in India. In 1949, the Murugappa Group partnered with the UKs Tube Investments to establish TI Cycles of India. The factory for TI Cycles A was inaugurated in 1951 by Krishna Kumar Singhji Gohil, the last and highly popular ruler of the former Bhavnagar state, ... Read more Murugappa Groups CG Semi Launches Semiconductor Production in India
Despite the village having a separate Muslim cemetery with sufficient space, the deceased Muslim man was buried on 27 gunthas of land adjacent to the Hindu crematorium.
The Artistic Journey of Himmat Shah: A Pioneer of Modern Indian Sculpture
New Delhi, July 21: Himmat Shah, born on July 22, 1933, in Lothal, Gujarat, emerged as a leading figure in modern Indian sculpture and drawing. His art reflects deep influences of history, memory, and human civilization. Growing up amidst the remnants of the Indus Valley Civilization profoundly shaped his artistic vision. He moved to Bhavnagar ... Read more The Artistic Journey of Himmat Shah: A Pioneer of Modern Indian Sculpture
Lion Mauls Cattle Herder in Gujarats Bhavnagar, Video Viral
The incident occurred in the morning at Garajiya village in Palitana taluka when the victim, identified as Kalubhai Parmar, had gone to feed his cattle, the officials said.
Video: Lion attacks cattle herder in Gujarats Bhavnagar
Ahmedabad: A cattle herder was injured after a sub-adult Asiatic lion attacked him in Gujarats Bhavnagar district on Monday, July 6, forest officials said. A video of the incident went viral on social media, showing the big cat gripping the mans arm in its jaws as he lay on the ground while bystanders tried to 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 .
Sub-adult Asiatic lion attacks cattle herder in Gujarats Bhavnagar
Preliminary findings suggest the animal may have been provoked, triggering panic and leading to the attack, officials say
Gujarat Governor Advocates for Natural Farming to Reduce Costs and Enhance Public Health
Bhavnagar, July 2: Gujarat Governor Acharya Devvrat addressed a natural farming conference in the village of Sartanpar, Bhavnagar district. He emphasized the need to promote natural farming through public participation to reduce agricultural costs, improve public health, and create a Toxin-Free India. While presiding over the conference, the governor described natural farming as more than ... Read more Gujarat Governor Advocates for Natural Farming to Reduce Costs and Enhance Public Health
Weather Alert Issued for Several States, Heavy Rain and Strong Winds Expected
Mumbai, July 1: The Meteorological Department has issued a warning for heavy to very heavy rainfall in the coming hours. Thunderstorms, strong winds, and lightning are expected across several states during this period. According to the department, areas in Maharashtra including Mumbai, Mumbai Suburban, Palghar, Thane, and parts of Gujarat such as Amreli, Bharuch, Bhavnagar, ... Read more Weather Alert Issued for Several States, Heavy Rain and Strong Winds Expected
Nine Climate-Tech Start-ups to Deploy Urban sustainability Solutions Across 10 Indian cities
The initiative is led by Social Alpha and the University of Toronto India Foundation through the Innovations in Sustainable Urban Transition Program. The selected start-ups to address urban sustainability challenges in construction, waste management, water, sanitation and renewable energy. To receive grants of up to INR 35 lakh to support the deployment Technology deployments will be undertaken in partnership with 11 private and six public organisations, including industry partners, educational institutions, healthcare providers and urban local bodies. Nine climate-tech start-ups are set to deploy solutions addressing critical urban sustainability challenges across 10 Indian cities, including Chennai, Kozhikode, Bengaluru, Khammam, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Pune, Nashik, Bhavnagar and New Delhi. Under the Innovations in Sustainable Urban Transition Program, led by Social Alpha and the University of Toronto India Foundation (UTIF), these start-ups will deploy solutions that support low-carbon transitions across these cities. The selected start-ups will receive grants of up to INR 35 lakh to support the deployment of their innovations and help de-risk their adoption in urban environments. The selected start-ups will deploy innovations across sectors critical to urban sustainability, including low-carbon construction materials, renewable energy, waste management, water efficiency and sanitation. The nine startups include: Carbon Strong , whose proprietary fly ash-based binder replaces 35-40% of cement in concrete, cutting embodied carbon and costs with no process change for producers. Satiq Concrete Manufacturer , which develops low-temperature, waste-derived binders and engineered composites that deliver lightweight, high-strength, thermally efficient concrete with significantly lower emissions. Go Do Good Studio , which creates home-compostable food packaging using proprietary plant-based coatings and inks that eliminate plastic from urban food delivery and catering. Vivifica Sustainable Solutions , whose patented WENERATOR integrates process optimisation, IoT-based monitoring and multi-stage digestion to convert mixed organic waste into clean biogas at source, designed for institutional kitchens and canteens. Apeiro Energy , which develops vertical small wind turbines optimised for low wind speeds, paired with smart controllers, monitoring systems, energy management systems and an AI micrositing tool for wind-solar hybrid microgrids. Trinano Technologies , whose patented nano coating for solar panels increases energy output by 4%+, extends panel life by 2-3 years, and cuts cleaning requirements by 50%, addressing inefficiencies that reduce energy production. Smart Terra , whose AI-driven SaaS creates a digital twin of water networks to detect leaky pipes and faulty meters and predict operational inefficiencies in water networks with under 100-metre precision, and is agnostic to hardware, sensor or database technologies. Vayujal Technologies , whose atmospheric water generators can produce 43 to 3,000 litres of drinking water per day from air for homes, offices, institutions, industries and communities, in an energy-efficient manner, with zero water wastage and adherence to BIS 10500. Xpredict Labs , whose HiDrEC is a decentralised, packaged wastewater treatment system that runs on electrochemical principles with no external chemicals, requiring lower land footprints while producing reusable CPCB-compliant water. The technologies will be deployed through 17 partnerships spanning 11 private and six public organisations across 10 Indian cities, with expected outcomes spanning emissions reduction, waste diversion, production of energy from clean sources, energy efficiency, reduction in non revenue water losses, reduced dependence on groundwater, and increased access to clean drinking water. The pilot partners include ready-mix concrete manufacturers (RMCs) such as Veera Concrete and PCS Industries, schools under the Government of Maharashtra and Government of Tamil Nadu, research institutions such as the Central Road Research Institute, hospitals including Kilpauk Medical College Hospital and Meitra Hospital, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) such as Contendre Solar and Boson Whitewater, industries such as Ashapura Saltworks and Yashpoly, real estate companies such as DRA Homes, and urban local bodies and utilities including the Khammam Municipal Corporation and Chennai Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board. On the Program, Ganesh Neelam, Co-founder, Social Alpha , said, " By 2036, India's towns and cities are expected to be home to 600 million people. As urban populations grow, pressure on the systems that support everyday life will intensify. Cities will need to rethink how they design and construct infrastructure, manage resources, deliver essential services and build resilience to climate risks. Addressing these challenges requires solutions that are practical, reliable and deployable at scale. Our aim is to support a growing pipeline of innovators addressing urban sustainability challenges and support the deployment of these solutions across Indian cities ." Gauravi Lobo, Director, U of T India Foundatio n, said, " What this program has surfaced is that the constraint isn't the technology. It's the distance between a working solution and a public system ready to absorb it. The nine start-ups in this cohort are being tested against that distance, with pilots designed around what urban local bodies and civic institutions actually need to make adoption decisions. For UTIF, that is where the research question lives - and what we carry back to the University of Toronto is not just the outcome, but the institutional logic of how Indian cities are learning to integrate innovation at scale ." The Innovations in Sustainable Urban Transition Program was first launched in 2024. Its first cohort of eleven start-ups deployed innovations in 11 cities addressing air quality, sanitation, waste management, clean mobility and low-carbon construction materials. The Program demonstrated that deep-tech innovations can be contextualised, de-risked and deployed through structured public and private partnerships, generating measurable outcomes in emissions avoidance (105.99 tonnes of CO2e), waste diversion (407.15 tonnes), water savings (16,896 kilolitres) and improved air quality (between 20% - 94% reduction in PM 2.5 and 10 across four locations). urban@socialalpha.org . About Social Alpha Social Alpha is an operating philanthropy dedicated to taking breakthrough science from lab to the last mile. Social Alpha's full-stack, multistage innovation and venture development platform is designed to develop, de-risk and deploy frontier innovations to advance affordable healthcare, resilient livelihoods and climate action, prioritising the most critical challenges for people and planet. Founded in 2016, Social Alpha has supported over 450 innovations focused on socio-economic and environmental impact. For more information, please visit www.socialalpha.org . About University of Toronto India Foundation The University of Toronto India Foundation, based in Mumbai, serves as a dynamic bridge connecting the University of Toronto with India's academic institutions, innovators, non-profits, social enterprises and governments. Bringing together research, innovation and impact, UTIF works to address sustainability challenges faced by Indian cities through co-created solutions. www.uoftindiafoundation.com .
Cub deaths prompt preventive measures for Asiatic lions in Bhavnagar
Steps include extensive health-monitoring exercise, including deworming, de-ticking and intensified field surveillance, officials say
New Report Warns of Immediate Climate Risks Across India's 11,000 km Coastline
Indian Coastal Region: Climate Projections 20212040 report released by Azim Premji University, Bengaluru. Santonu Goswami, Professor, School of Climate Change and Sustainability, Azim Premji University, Bengaluru Focusing on near-term projections (2021-2040) the study provides actionable insights for policymakers and local communities, using CMIP6* model projections corrected for regional bias to improve accuracy. The report warns that the window for adaptation is rapidly narrowing as the 1.5C warming threshold is expected to be reached across Indias administrative regions in the near future. Climate change is not some distant future challengeit is the reality of today. 2040 is just 14 years away, said Anurag Behar, CEO, Azim Premji Foundation . This dataset brings to life the impacts of climate change with much greater immediacy, highlighting how we must restructure our infrastructure and governance to ensure we collectively address this crisis. The report traces how specific changesfrom rising wet-bulb temperatures in Kerala to intensifying monsoons in Maharashtraare already rendering traditional knowledge systems, like the Nakaih wind calendar, unreliable. It aims to provide the foundational data necessary for local authorities to build district-level resilience. The data in this report is a mirror that reflects a reality we can no longer afford to ignore. For decades, we treated climate change as a global abstraction a problem of polar ice caps and distant centuries. But our findings show that for the Indian coastline, the crisis is hyper-local and immediate. Whether it is the heat stress in Ernakulam or the rising salinity in the Sundarbans, our vulnerability is visible in all aspects of our daily lives. We have a short window of time to move from reactive mitigation to proactive adaptation we need to craft a future that acknowledges the ecological challenges faced by our nation, said Harini Nagendra, Director, School of Climate Change and Sustainability, Azim Premji University. Maharashtra and Gujarats coastal regions are entering a period of significant environmental transition, with Suburban Mumbai projected to see summer maximum temperatures rise by 1.3C, highlighting the growing need for heat-resilient urban planning. This warming is accompanied by a marked intensification of seasonal rainfall; Suburban Mumbai is expected to face almost an additional week (+6 days) of heavy rain, while districts like Surat and Bhavnagar are preparing for Southwest monsoon surges of 23% and 24%, respectively. These shifts are already impacting local livelihoods: for instance, the Koli community in Mumbai reports business losses when unpredictable rain spells disrupt the traditional drying of prawns. By focusing on the immediate 2040 window, the report provides the granular data necessary for the West Coast to safeguard its infrastructure and unique coastal heritage. Key Findings Rising Temperatures:Indias average temperatures are projected to increase by 1.5C, with approximately 40 coastal districts likely to see summer temperatures rise by over 1C. Dangerous "Wet-Bulb" Heat: Coastal Kerala and Tamil Nadu will experience high summer wet-bulb temperatures, nearing the 31C- levels considered dangerous for humans. Ernakulam Heat Spike: Ernakulam is projected to record the highest increase in maximum summer temperatures projected at +1.3C among all coastal districts. Intensified West Coast Monsoons: Coastal Maharashtra and Gujarat will receive significantly higher rainfall with suburban Mumbai likely to experience nearly an additional week of heavy rain. Surats Monsoon Surge: Surat is projected to see a substantial 23% increase in Southwest Monsoon compared to historical levels. Sea-Level Rise and Erosion: Under moderate emission scenarios (SSP2-4.5)**, global sea levels are projected to rise by 15 cm by 2050, accelerating coastal erosion and creating "ghost villages" in regions like Ganjam, Odisha. Cyclone Risk: Rapid acceleration in sea surface temperatures (0.27C per decade) is increasing the likelihood of intense tropical cyclones. Impact on Traditional Livelihoods: In Goa, unseasonal rains are destroying entire salt harvests within hours, while warming seas are pushing fish further offshore, leading to "empty nets" for small-scale fishermen. Health and Salinity: In the Sundarbans, rising salinity from frequent embankment breaches is linked to increased skin diseases and menstrual health challenges among women. About Azim Premji University Azim Premji University, Bengaluru, was established under the Azim Premji University Act 2010 of the Government of Karnataka. Azim Premji University, Bhopal, was established under the provisions of Madhya Pradesh Niji Vishwa Vidyalaya (Sthapana Avam Sanchalan) Dwitiya Sanshodhan Adhiniyam, 2022. Azim Premji University in Ranchi is being established under the Azim Premji University Act, 2022, enacted by the Government of Jharkhand. Azim Premji Foundation, the sponsoring body, set up all three Universities as fully philanthropic entities, with a clear social purpose of contributing to the realisation of a just, equitable, humane, and sustainable society. Note to Editors: *CMIP6 (Climate Modeling) CMIP6 is the latest global framework for climate forecasting, combining data from over 30 international laboratories to create the worlds most accurate climate simulations. It allows scientists to "zoom in" on specific districts with much higher resolutions than ever before. ** SSP2-4.5 is the "Middle of the Road" scenario that projects climate impacts based on the worlds current trajectory. It is used here to provide a realistic baseline, showing the immediate risks India's coastline faces if global development and carbon emissions continue at their present pace without drastic changes.
Gujarats GSRTC Revamps Premium AC Bus Routes for Faster, Cheaper Travel
Ahmedabad, May 19: The Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation (GSRTC) announced significant changes to several premium AC bus services on Monday. This initiative aims to enhance travel convenience and reduce costs for passengers, following directives from the Deputy Chief Minister. Under the new arrangement, all premium AC buses operating between Ahmedabad and Bhavnagar will now ... Read more Gujarats GSRTC Revamps Premium AC Bus Routes for Faster, Cheaper Travel
Gujarat Health Minister Honors Dr. Ganesh Baraiya, Inspires Youth to Overcome Challenges
Gandhinagar, May 5: Gujarats Health Minister, Praful Pansheriya, addressed students on Tuesday, urging them not to fear failure and to confront difficulties head-on. He expressed concern over the rising incidents of suicide among youth while honoring Dr. Ganesh Baraiya at the Bhavnagar Civil Hospital in Gandhinagar. Dr. Ganesh Baraiya was recognized for his hard work ... Read more Gujarat Health Minister Honors Dr. Ganesh Baraiya, Inspires Youth to Overcome Challenges
Two killed, 15 injured as bus carrying pilgrims overturns in Gujarat
The bus was carrying around 40 passengers from Bhavnagar on a pilgrimage to Dwarka and Somnath.
