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IIT Gandhinagar Post Doctoral Fellow Recruitment 2025 - Apply Online
The Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IIT Gandhinagar) has released an official notification for the recruitment of Post Doctoral Fellow posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the official IIT Gandhinagar website. The last date to submit the application form is 24-05-2025.
Mumbai-Gandhinagar Vande Bharat gets boost with 3 more AC coaches, adds 85K seats yearly
AHMEDABAD: As a high-alert precaution, blackouts has been imposed in all 71 villages of Santalpur taluka bordering Gujarat's Patan district besides Kutch district on Saturday, while operations at Deen Dayal Port Kandla and Mundra Adani Port have been suspended until further notice, sources said. Eight airports across Gujarat Bhuj, Kandla, Keshod, Jamnagar, Naliya, Mundra, Rajkot, and Porbandar have been closed as a precautionary measure and will remain shut until May 14. In Jamnagar, the District Collector announced that an emergency situation has been declared following a forecast warning from Air Force Station Jamnagar, prompting authorities to sound sirens and urge citizens to remain indoors and seek safe shelter. According to a news agency, the Western Railway has suspended night trains traveling to Rajasthan via Bhuj in Gujarat due to security concerns. Several trains have either been halted midway or cancelled. The Jamnagar Collector said, The administration has requested all citizens to implement the blackout declared in Jamnagar district from 8:00 PM tonight to 6:00 AM tomorrow. In view of the prevailing war situation, everyone is once again urged to remain completely alert, avoid unnecessary movement, and stay in safe places. A warning siren has been sounded for Jamnagar district. Citizens are advised to take shelter and refrain from moving in public places. The administration is fully prepared to meet any eventuality. The Patan Collector said on social media platform X, As a precautionary measure, a blackout will be imposed in all 71 villages of Santalpur taluka, bordering Patan district, today. All citizens are urged to avoid rumors and follow the instructions provided by the administration. Markets shut in Pathankot after explosion-like sounds; air sirens ring out in Punjab districts The Kutch Collector said, A blackout has been declared in Kutch district from 7 PM tonight to 6 AM tomorrow. The district administration requests everyone to implement it voluntarily. In a review meeting held via video conference on Saturday, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel assured that the state government has sufficient stocks of essential commodities, medicines, fuel, and other supplies. The meeting, attended by administrative officials from all districts, emphasized that border districts could directly contact the state government for additional resources if needed. CM Patel also directed that secretaries assigned to border districts offer guidance to local administrations. The meeting, held at the State Emergency Operation Centre in Gandhinagar, included Minister of State for Home Affairs Harsh Sanghvi and Chief Secretary Pankaj Joshi. It focused on the safety of citizens, especially in border areas, with CM Patel reviewing preparedness in districts like Banaskantha, Kutch, Patan, and Jamnagar. To ensure effective communication, the CM instructed officials to ready satellite phones, wireless systems, and walkie-talkies. He also directed the strengthening of evacuation plans for vulnerable border villages, with accessible shelters and transport arrangements for smooth relocations. Additionally, Patel called for the Road Construction Department to remain on high alert in border districts, ensuring quick road repairs if necessary. Updates from various departments highlighted ongoing efforts: food stock levels are being monitored, while health services are bolstered with medical staff and ambulances stationed at key locations. Blood donation camps are being organized to secure sufficient blood supplies. Terror launchpad in Pakistan opposite Jammu's Akhnoor sector destroyed: BSF
Gujarat border villages plunge into second day of blackouts, drones resurface near Kutch
AHMEDABAD: Gujarats border regions entered a second consecutive day of blackouts on Thursday following renewed drone sightings near Kutch, deepening security concerns along the Indo-Pak border. A total of 24 villages across Kutch and Banaskantha remained without power as authorities extended the shutdown enforced after Wednesdays drone scare. The blackout has now also impacted villages in parts of Patan district, particularly in the Santalpur taluka, officials confirmed. On Wednesday, three drones were shot down while attempting to breach Indian airspace in the Kutch region, prompting an immediate ramp-up in security protocols. Sources have now indicated that drones were once again sighted along the Kutch border, heightening alert levels. Mamlatdar Ajit Singh Chauhan, who is in charge of Palanpur city in Banaskantha district, told local media, The Banaskantha district administration is fully equipped to handle the tense situation between India and Pakistan. The district control room is operating 24 hours a day, and control rooms have also been set up at the taluka level. If any untoward incident occurs, the administration will take immediate action. In a high-level review meeting held at the State Emergency Operation Centre in Gandhinagar today, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel announced a series of sweeping measures in response to the escalating tensions. The meeting was convened on 9 May, 2025. Following the meeting, the Chief Minister posted on X that all leaves of government employees across departments, boards, corporations, panchayats, municipal bodies, and grant-in-aid institutions have been cancelled with immediate effect. Officers and employees currently on leave have been instructed to return to duty without delay, and strict directions have been issued against leaving headquarters without prior approval. The state government has also imposed a complete ban on the use of firecrackers and drones at all events and public functions until 15 May, as part of broader efforts to ensure public safety.
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IIT Gandhinagar Postdoctoral Recruitment 2025 - Apply Online
The Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IIT Gandhinagar) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 01 Postdoctoral posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the official IIT Gandhinagar website. The last date to submit the application form is 26-05-2025.
CBI searches 11 locations in Guj, Raj in alleged corruption case against IRS officer Santosh Karnani
NEW DELHI, May 8: The CBI on Thursday conducted searches at 11 locations in Gujarat and Rajasthan in connection with an alleged corruption case against 2005-batch IRS officer Santosh Karnani, officials said. The agency conducted the searches on 11 premises linked to Karnani, his associates and family members in Gandhinagar, Ahemdabad and Jaipur, they said. The CBI booked Karnani and his wife under the Prevention of Corruption Act for allegedly amassing assets disproportionate to his known sources of income, the [] The post CBI searches 11 locations in Guj, Raj in alleged corruption case against IRS officer Santosh Karnani appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
IIT Gandhinagar Project Scientist II Recruitment 2025 - Apply Online
The Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IIT Gandhinagar) has released an official notification for the recruitment of Project Scientist II posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the official IIT Gandhinagar website. The last date to submit the application form is 15-05-2025.
Justice HN Das reviews SC survey in Kolar, urges dignity in self-identification of caste names
KOLAR: Justice Dr HN Nagamohan Das and his team visited various places in Kolar and evaluated the caste survey process, on the second day of the exercise, on Tuesday. The team along with Kolar Deputy Commissioner Dr MR Ravi and senior officials visited houses in Ambedkar Nagar, Gandhinagar, Tamaka and Gaddekannur in Kolar. Speaking to media, Justice Das said that the names of the Scheduled Communities should be clearly mentioned in the survey. The communities have been given the opportunity to change their caste names voluntarily. We change the names of states, cities, circles, etc. Similarly, communities are enduring humiliation due to castes given in some century. Therefore, the communities to which they belong should clarify the caste name. This will make it possible to identify those who are socially, economically and educationally backward, he said. Social Welfare Department Commissioner Rakesh Kumar said that 42 questions have been included in the caste survey of Scheduled Communities. A comprehensive survey of the socio-economic development of the Scheduled Castes is being conducted with the approval of the commission. After the house-to-house survey in the first phase is completed on May 17, a special camp will be organized in the respective gram panchayats from May 19 to 21. In this special camp, mainly wage labourers and those who have migrated to other places will be surveyed. He said that documents like Aadhaar, family ration card and other documents can be submitted and registered within the booth. In the third phase, an opportunity has been provided to enter information for the survey online. The original caste can be clearly stated by entering the RD number of the Aadhaar card and caste certificate. In the 2011 census, 43 percent of the people have mentioned Adi Karnataka, Adi Dravida, Adi Andhra. Similarly, the app has been prepared to mention the sub-caste name clearly, he said. Scheduled Caste Coordination Member Kantharaj, Deputy Commissioner Dr. MR Ravi, Zilla Panchayat CEO Dr. Praveen P Bagewadi, Superintendent of Police Nikhil, Assistant Commissioner Dr. Mythri and others were present.
In a first, Mumbai-Gandhinagar Vande Bharat to get 20 coaches
Gujarat: 14 Killed In Rain-Related Incidents; IMD Forecasts Thunderstorms For Next Few Days
As many as 168 out of 253 talukas in the state received unseasonal rains in the last 24 hours, with Kheda, Gandhinagar, Mehsana and Vadodara districts getting 25 to 40 mm rains.
ED conducts searches in Ahmedabad in scam related to mismanagement of Waqf properties
AHMEDABAD: The Enforcement Directorate on Tuesday conducted multiple searches in Gujarat as part of a money laundering investigation linked to alleged financial irregularities and misuse of certain Waqf properties in the state, official sources said. A case has been filed by the agency under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) taking cognisance of a Ahmedabad Police FIR field against one Salim Khan Jumma Khan Pathan, Mohammad Yasar Abdulhamiya Sheikh, Mehmud Khan Jumma Khan Pathan, Fezmohamad Pir Mohammad Chobdar and Saheed Ahmad Yakubhai Sheikh. The accused had illegally claimed to be trustees of the Kanch Ki Masjid Trust and Shah Bada Kasam Trust, the agency said. About nine premises of the accused and their associates are being raided across Gujarat by the Ahmedabad zonal office of the federal probe agency, the sources said. The accused entered into fraud lease agreements, extorted rents from tenants, and submitted false affidavits to the Waqf Board, according to agency sources. The ED suspects that the accused built shops on Trust's land and collected rent and committed fraud and conspiracy against the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) and Waqf Board for personal gains. Sources said a plot of land located adjacent to the 'Kanch Ki Masjid' was originally owned by the Kanch Ki Masjid Trust. This land, according to sources, was given to the AMC years ago with an agreement that it would be used for the construction of two Urdu schools. The intent was to provide education to local children of classes 1 to 7. The school was damaged during the 2001 earthquake and later demolished in 2009. About 150-200 houses and 25-30 shops were built here illegally between 2008 and 2025. Rent was collected by the accused persons every month from these immovable assets but not deposited into the trust's account. The accused are alleged to have siphoned off the trust money and land which was originally meant for community welfare, according to the sources. The accused submitted a forged affidavit to the Waqf Board at Gandhinagar in 2024 to falsely claim trusteeship. This was reportedly used to mislead both the board and the AMC, the ED suspects.
14 killed in rain-related incidents in Gujarat; IMD forecasts thunderstorms for next few days
AHMEDABAD: At least 14 persons have died in rain-related incidents as thunderstorms, along with strong winds and dust storms, battered several parts of Gujarat, officials said on Tuesday. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast thunderstorms with lightning and strong winds of up to 50-60 kmph across the state for the next few days. As many as 168 out of 253 talukas in the state received unseasonal rains in the last 24 hours, with Kheda, Gandhinagar, Mehsana and Vadodara districts getting 25 to 40 mm rains, the State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC) said in its update. Officials said strong winds uprooted trees, hoardings, and pillars, and parts of houses collapsed in several districts, leaving many injured. According to the SEOC, thirteen persons died in rain-related incidents such as lightning, electrocution, and collapse of trees, houses and hoardings in Ahmedabad, Anand, Kheda, Dahod, Aravalli and Vadodara districts of Gujarat on Monday, and one person died in lightning strike in Ahmedabad's Viramgam on Sunday. Four deaths were reported in Kheda district, three in Vadodara, two each in Ahmedabad, Dahod and Aravalli, and one in Anand district, it stated. Four people died as trees fell on them, while two were killed after coming under hoardings. Two died due to electrocution, three due to lightning, and three others after parts of houses fell on them, the SEOC said. More than a dozen huts were destroyed in a fire as strong winds caused it to spread rapidly at Limkheda in Dahod district, officials said. Isolated parts of Banaskantha, Kutch, Sabarkantha, Aravalli and Anand districts are likely to receive heavy rainfall in the next three days, it said. Daytime temperatures dropped in parts of Gujarat due to unseasonal showers. Temperatures are likely to fall by 3-5 degrees Celsius over the next few days, the IMD said.
Humanities research at IIT Gandhinagar draws ideological fire - GujaratSamachar English
Humanities research at IIT Gandhinagar draws ideological fire GujaratSamachar English
ABVP Gujarat expresses grave concerns over ideological bias and cultural insensitivity at IIT Gandhinagar DeshGujarat
3.4 magnitude quake jolts north Gujarat, no damage reported; epicentre near Vav in Banaskantha
AHMEDABAD: A tremor of 3.4 magnitude hit north Gujarat in the wee hours of Saturday, the Institute of Seismological Research (ISR) stated. According to the district authorities, there was no report of casualty or property damage. The tremor, with its epicentre near Vav in Banaskantha district, was recorded at 3.35 am, the ISR said in its latest report. The Gandhinagar-based institute said the tremor was recorded around 27 km east-north-east (ENE) from Vav at a depth of 4.9 km. Gujarat is a high earthquake-risk area and has suffered nine major earthquakes in the past 200 years, according to the Gujarat State Disaster Management Authority (GSDMA). The earthquake in Kutch on January 26, 2001, was the third largest and second most destructive in India over the last two centuries, according to the GSDMA. A large number of towns and villages in the district had suffered almost complete destruction in the earthquake, which killed nearly 13,800 persons and left 1.67 lakh others injured.
Air Marshal N Tiwari Takes Charge As Vice Chief Of Air Staff
New Delhi, May 2: Air Marshal Narmdeshwar Tiwari on Friday took charge as the new Vice Chief of the Air Staff. He succeeds Air Marshal S P Dharkar, who superannuated on April 30. Before taking charge as the Vice Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Tiwari served as the Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief (AOC-in-C) of the Gandhinagar-based South Western Air Command (SWAC). The air marshal was given a guard of honour at the Air Headquarters Vayu Bhawan. He was [] The post Air Marshal N Tiwari Takes Charge As Vice Chief Of Air Staff appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
CBI takes NEET-UG 2024 question paper leak kingpin Sanjeev Mukhiya on four-day remand
PATNA: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Thursday took Sanjeev Kumar Singh , alias Sanjeev Mukhiya, on a four-day remand for interrogation in connection with the NEET-UG 2024 question paper leak case. Mukhiya, the alleged mastermind behind several question paper leak rackets, was arrested from Patna last Friday. CBI special judge Sunil Kumar-2 granted the four-day remand after a petition was filed seeking his custody for interrogation in the undergraduate medical entrance exam case. Although the CBI had requested a seven-day remand, the court granted only four. Mukhiya, a native of Bihars Nalanda district, is believed to be at the centre of an inter-state solver gang involved in leaking question papers of various national-level exams. We hope to get substantial clue in the medical entrance exam question paper leak case, said an investigating officer on condition of anonymity. During an earlier interrogation by Bihar Polices Economic Offences Unit (EOU), Mukhiya reportedly claimed that he had helped several politicians, doctors and government officers by securing medical college seats for their children. He also confessed to maintaining connections with teachers at private coaching institutes, who would send candidates to him. He disclosed that the leaks were carried out in collusion with certain printing press employees. As soon as his men would inform him about question of a particular examination being printed in a press, he would start his work and contact them, the officer said. Mukhiya would allegedly offer hefty bribes to gain access to the papers. NTA initiates action against Telegram, Instagram channels claiming NEET-UG question paper leak Once the question papers were dispatched from the press, his men coordinated with carrier agents. The examination centre authorities were reportedly aware of only two locks on the boxes carrying the question papers, while Mukhiya had access to a third hidden lock. He would open the boxes, make xerox copies of the papers, reseal them carefully, and send them to the examination centres without raising suspicion. The xeroxed question papers were solved by his solver teams and passed on to the candidates before the exams. For the NEET-UG examination, the gang charged between Rs 40 to 50 lakh per candidate. Mukhiya claimed to have strong connections in examination rackets operating in Dehradun, Chandigarh, Lucknow, Kolkata, Gurugram, Noida and Gandhinagar. We used to take help of each other in our work, an investigating officer quoted him as saying. Revealing his personal motivation, Mukhiya reportedly told interrogators that he entered the question paper leak business to accumulate enough money to make his wife an MLA and eventually an MP. He said he had expanded his network to states including Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Delhi, Punjab and West Bengal. Additional Director General (ADG) of EOU, Naiyar Hasnain Khan, said information had been sought regarding the cases registered against Mukhiya in other states. We have shared relevant information to police officers of different states where Mukhiya has been links, Khan said. The ADG clarified that Mukhiya was arrested from an apartment near Saguna Mor under Danapur police limits in connection with the Bihar constable and teachers recruitment exam leak cases being probed by the states investigating agency. Mukhiya also confessed during interrogation that his son, Dr Shiv Prakash, and his associate, Rocky, were active members of the gang. He admitted to his involvement in leaks of question papers of NEET, BPSC, and constable recruitment exams in both Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.
Gandhinagar: DG Narcotics Bureau meets Gujarat Governor #Gallery - Social News XYZ
Gandhinagar: DG Narcotics Bureau meets Gujarat Governor #Gallery Social News XYZ
BJP reshuffle in Gujarat paused amid Pahalgam fallout; but district-level presidents announced
AHMEDABAD: Amid nationwide outrage over the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam, political developments in Gujarat have slowed, with the BJPs long-anticipated state-level shake-up now caught in a cloud of uncertainty. Despite this pause, the party made an unexpected move on Tuesday by announcing new district-level presidents, signalling selective progress in its internal restructuring. Delhi has become the epicentre of high-level political activity, as pressure mounts on Pakistan following the Pahalgam incident. In Gujarat, however, all eyes remain on two major questions: who will be the next BJP state president, and when will the long-delayed cabinet expansion take place? Over the past fortnight, speculation surged after Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi on 21 April. A day later, BJP state chief C.R. Patil held a closed-door meeting with Union Minister Bhupendra Yadav, further fuelling rumours of imminent changes. The BJP was reportedly considering a young OBC leader for the state presidents post, but sources now say the terror attack has shifted the narrative. Despite the expiration of Patils term, he is expected to remain in his role until political conditions stabilise. Plans to expand the Gujarat cabinet, with ministerial berths for ex-Congress members who switched to the BJP, have also been put on hold indefinitely. Given the current national climate, the cabinet expansion will not proceed anytime soon, said a party source. In a move that caught many by surprise, the BJP announced new district-level appointments on Tuesday. New presidents were named for Ahmedabad city, Gandhinagar, Kheda, Porbandar and Vadodara, indicating that while state-level decisions remain in limbo, the party is not shying away from recalibrating local leadership. The swift succession of high-level meetings in Delhi has kept Gujarats political circles on edge. For now, the BJPs larger reshuffle remains on standbyits course altered by national developments beyond the states borders.
IIT Gandhinagar Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2025 - Apply Online for 02 Posts Before May 04
The Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IIT Gandhinagar) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 02 Junior Research Fellow posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the official IIT Gandhinagar website. The last date to submit the application form is 04-05-2025.
IIT Gandhinagar Senior Research Fellow Recruitment 2025 - Apply Offline Before May 02
TheIndian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IIT Gandhinagar) has released an official notification for the recruitment of Senior Research Fellow posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply Offline through the official IIT Gandhinagar website. The last date to submit the application form is 02-05-2025.
IIT Gandhinagar Project Associate l Recruitment 2025 - Apply Online for 01 Posts Before May 06
The Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IIT Gandhinagar) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 01 Project Associate l posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the official IIT Gandhinagar website. The last date to submit the application form is 06-05-2025.
Ramban Landslide: All 50 Pilgrims From Gujarat Safe, Says Relief Commissioner
Gandhinagar, Apr 21: All 50 pilgrims from Gujarat who were stranded in the landslide incident in Ramban in Jammu-Kashmir are safe, Gujarat Commissioner of Relief Alok Kumar Pandey said here on Monday. Three persons were killed and more than 100 people rescued after cloudburst-induced floods and landslides on Sunday caused massive damage to infrastructure, including roads and residential buildings, in Ramban district in the northern Union Territory. Upon learning that pilgrims from Gujarat were stranded due to the landslide incident, [] The post Ramban Landslide: All 50 Pilgrims From Gujarat Safe, Says Relief Commissioner appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav releases 2 Cheetahs in Gandhinagars Kuno National Park
Indias energy storage sector to attract Rs 4.79 lakh cr investment by 2032: IESA
NEW DELHI, Apr 20: Indias energy storage sector is likely to attract Rs 4.79 lakh crore investment by 2032, industry body India Energy Storage Alliance (IESA) said on Sunday. At the 5th Edition of International Conference on Stationary Energy Storage India (SESI) 2025 concluded last week at Gandhinagar, in Gujarat, industry body IESA projected that Indias energy storage sector is poised to expand five-fold between 2026 and 2032, a statement said. The National Electricity Plan (NEP), projected that India [] The post Indias energy storage sector to attract Rs 4.79 lakh cr investment by 2032: IESA appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Congress cuts ties with AAP in Gujarat, INDIA Bloc rift deepens ahead of bypolls
AHMEDABAD: The Congress partys Gujarat unit has drawn a firm line in the sand, formally distancing itself from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and signaling a deeper fragmentation within the INDIA alliance. In a significant political development, Gujarat Congress President Shaktisinh Gohil announced that the party will contest the upcoming Visavadar and Kadi by-elections independently, putting to rest any speculation of an electoral understanding with AAP. This move comes in the backdrop of a visible rift between the two INDIA bloc constituents, with AAP unilaterally declaring Gopal Italia as its candidate for the Visavadar seat, without consulting Congress. The AAP leadership justified its decision, citing the Congress prior move of fielding a candidate in the Vav by-election, also without coordination. Speaking to reporters after a key meeting of the Congress Political Affairs Committee, Gohil firmly stated that contesting under the Congress banner is a collective decision of the party. He dismissed claims of any prior understanding with AAP, emphasizing that there was no agreementtacit or expliciton either the Visavadar or Vav seats. There is no alliance with AAP in Gujaratneither for the upcoming bypolls nor for the general elections, Gohil asserted. The widening chasm within the opposition ranks could offer the BJP a tactical advantage. In Visavadar, where the by-election is likely to be held later this year, the split opposition vote is expected to work in BJPs favor. The seat, dominated by Patidars and upper castes, carries symbolic significance as it was once represented by former Chief Minister Keshubhai Patel. In 2022, AAPs Bhupendra Bhayani had pulled off a surprise victory here, relegating the Congress to a distant third with just 16,781 votes. The bypoll, delayed due to a legal challenge by BJPs defeated candidate Harshad Ribadiya, now becomes a litmus test for opposition unityor the lack thereof. With AAP eating into Congress' traditional vote share, the grand old party has suffered notable setbacks, including the 2022 assembly debacle and loss in the Gandhinagar Municipal Corporationonce a Congress stronghold untouched by BJP for a decade. The battle lines in Gujarat are now clearly drawn, not just against the BJP, but increasingly within the opposition itself.
IIT Gandhinagar Project Assistant I Recruitment 2025 - Apply Offline for 01 Posts Before April 30
TheIndian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IIT Gandhinagar) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 01 Project Assistant I posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply Offline through the official IIT Gandhinagar website. The last date to submit the application form is 30-04-2025.
Hyderabad Man Loses Rs 43 lakhs In Online Stock Trade Fraud
A 52-year-old man from Gandhinagar was tricked in an online stock trading fraud to pay scamsters Rs 43.41 lakh.
Four firemen injured as LPG cylinder explodes during firefighting ops in Gandhinagar
AHMNEDABAD: Four firefighters were injured after an LPG cylinder exploded while they were trying to put out a blaze in a hut in Gujarat's Gandhinagar, an official said on Saturday. Three of the firefighters sustained critical injuries in the blaze that broke out late on Friday night, the official said. A fire erupted in a temporary structure next to a public toilet in the Sector 4 area of Gandhinagar, causing an LPG gas cylinder in the hut to explode, in-charge chief fire officer Rajesh Patel said. He said four firefighters were injured in the flash fire, and three were rushed to Ahmedabad civil hospital. The official said, The fire department received a call around 11 pm about a fire in an electrical double pole near a public garden. Firefighters rushed to the site, and as soon as they laid the hose pipe and fixed the nozzle, an LPG cylinder kept inside the temporary structure exploded. Firefighter Mahavirsinh Chauhan sustained 65 per cent burns, while Ranjit Thakor and Vipul Desai sustained 55 and 45 per cent burn injuries, and Bhupendra Patel sustained minor burn injuries, he said.
Loudspeaker ban on Hyderabad mosque for Hanuman Jayanti sparks row, cops clarify
Hyderabad: The controversy surroundings issuing a notice to management of a mosque asking it not to use to sound system during namaz on Hanuman Jayanthi Yatra day took a new turn with the police claiming the content in notice was wrongly worded. The Gandhinagar police had issued a notice to the management of a mosque 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 .
975 GOs, over 60000 police personnel, 254 JOs trained on New Criminal Laws in J&K
Translation work completed in Dogri, Urdu and Kashmiri languages Bivek Mathur JAMMU, Apr 2: A total of 975 Gazetted Officers (GOs), over 60000 police personnel, and 254 Judicial Officers (JOs) have been trained on the New Criminal Laws so far in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp Besides, 191 Master Trainers under the Training of Trainers (ToT) program and 118 personnel have been trained at National Forensic Science University (NFSU) Gandhinagar, Gujarat. [] The post 975 GOs, over 60000 police personnel, 254 JOs trained on New Criminal Laws in J&K appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Gandhinagar mayor wants ban on non-veg stalls
University of San Diego plans to make a mark in India: MOU with IIT Gandhinagar for tech courses
After Uttarakhand, Gujarat set to implement Uniform Civil Code
Gandhinagar: Union law minister Rushikesh Patel said on Wednesday, March 26, that Gujarat is all set to become the second state in the country, after Uttarakhand, to implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC). The move aims to ensure equal justice for all citizens that aligns with the vision of One India, Best India, said Patel 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 .
Adani Group seeks land from Guj govt for SEZ in Ahmedabad & township in Gandhinagar
Adani Group has sought a total of 29,847 square meters of land in Ahmedabad, stated thestate government in a written reply to a question asked by Congress MLA Shailesh Parmar during the Question Hour
Gujarat government admits to Rs 422 crore BZ scam; 11,183 duped
AHMEDABAD: In a shocking revelation, the Gujarat government admitted in the Assembly on March 24 that 11,183 people were duped by a staggering Rs 422 crore in the massive BZ scam. The case which rocked the state led to a 22,000-page charge sheet filed at the Ahmedabad Rural Court against seven arrested accused -- before the prime mastermind, Bhupendra Jhala, was even caught. Tightening the noose further, the CID Crime later submitted a 250-page supplementary charge sheet directly implicating Jhala in the fraudulent scheme. Responding to Congress MLA Jignesh Mevanis query in the Assembly, the Gujarat government revealed that as of January 31, 2025, cases have been registered against 16 individuals for duping investors under the fraudulent BZ scheme in Sabarkantha. These scammers lured victims with false promises of doubling their money, ultimately swindling 11,183 people out of a staggering Rs 422 crore. The government assured that legal action is actively underway against all accused. Gujarat Police's CID Crime Branch has exposed a massive financial fraud running into crores, ensnaring government employees and farmers across the state. The elaborate scam was orchestrated by BZ Group, a private finance and investment firm operating in key North Gujarat cities like Modasa, Himmatnagar, Mehsana, and Gandhinagar. Acting on an anonymous tip-off, the CID launched raids on BZ Groups offices, uncovering incriminating documents that led to police complaints against the firms managers. Seven agents, responsible for mobilizing investments, have been detained. Shocking revelations emerged during the probe -- BZ Groups CEO, Bhupendrasinh Jhala, is linked to the ruling BJP, having previously contested as an independent in the Lok Sabha elections before aligning with the party. While BJP has distanced itself from Jhala, he insists he has no ties with the party. Investigators found that thousands of investors from North Gujarat poured in crores, enticed by promises of lucrative returns. BZ Group falsely assured investors of 7% written interest and an additional 18% verbal commitment. High-ticket investors were further baited -- those investing Rs 5 lakh were promised a 32-inch LED TV, while Rs 10 lakh investors were lured with a Goa trip. The scam primarily targeted teachers and retired employees, exploiting their financial aspirations. To establish credibility, initial payouts were made, creating an illusion of legitimacy. A network of agents, earning commissions ranging from 5% to 25%, aggressively roped in fresh investments. Even government employees and farmers fell prey to the scheme. CIDs investigation unearthed shocking misuse of fundsBhupendrasinh Jhala allegedly splurged investors' money on luxury SUVs like Fortuner and Harrier. The scams scale was further highlighted when officials discovered that top-performing agents were rewarded with high-end vehicles, including Audis and Fortuners, as incentives for securing higher investments.
MLA Randhawa inaugurates Senior Citizens Joy Society
Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 19: The Senior Citizens Joy Society (SCJS), Channi Himmat was inaugurated by the MLA Gandhinagar-Bahu, Vikram Randhawa here today. The occasion was graced by ID Soni, a renowned educationist, social activist and philanthropist as the guest of honour. KS Samyal, president, Senior Citizens Rejuvenation Centre, was the special invitee. SCJS is an offshoot of Vichar Kranti Manch International (VKMI), dedicated to the well-being and engagement of senior citizens. On this momentous occasion, Dr Shreyansh Kumar Jain, [] The post MLA Randhawa inaugurates Senior Citizens Joy Society appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Is This CM Preparing For IPL 2025?
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel batted and bowled at the inauguration of the Swarnim Gujarat MLA Cricket League in Gandhinagar.League', in Gandhinagar, March 17, 2025.
28 hotels in Ahmedabad & Gandhinagar permitted to sell liquor: Gujarat government
Theother hotels that received similar permissions, two are located in Ahmedabad district, while two others are part of Gandhinagar district
Panic grips Uttarakhand's Jyotirmath as new sinkholes and submergence emerge
DEHRADUN: Residents of Jyotirmath in Uttarakhand are once again gripped by fear as fresh sinkholes and submergence threaten their safety. Alarmed local citizens alerted authorities, prompting the tehsil administration to conduct an on-site inspection. This alarming situation has raised significant concerns within the community regarding safety and stability in the area. According to disaster management sources, a new sinkhole has formed in a field behind the Chandika Temple in Ravigram, Jyotirmath, measuring over ten feet deep. Reports indicate that rainwater is accumulating in the pit. Following the discovery, local residents promptly informed the tehsil administration. This area has experienced similar sinkholes during previous disasters, a local resident remarked, highlighting ongoing concerns about safety and stability in the region. Authorities are now assessing the situation to prevent further incidents. Local council member Pravesh Dimri expressed concern, stating, The sudden appearance of a deep pit in the flat land has instilled fear among nearby residents. People are anxious about the risk of land subsidence. According to sources, a wall collapsed last night in Gandhinagar, resulting in debris entering over five homes. Residents are on edge as land subsidence has increased during the rainy season. Local residents reported the situation to authorities after noticing cracks appearing due to the heavy rainfall. The landslide has caused debris to infiltrate more than four homes, while two others have suffered partial damage. Community members are urging prompt action to address the growing concerns over safety in the area. Chamoli District Disaster Management Officer Nandkishore Joshi stated, We have requested a report from the Revenue Department regarding the reports of a wall collapse in Jyotirmath and a pit in Ravigram. Further action will be taken accordingly. The situation is being closely monitored as authorities assess the damage. Notably, an expert committee set up in September 2023 to investigate the cause of the submergence, raised questions about the load-carrying capacity. However, the committee has given a clean chit to the National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC), which has been targeted by various organizations and residents of Joshimath for this land subsidence. Scientists Identify Key Causes of Joshimath Disaster : Experts have identified several major factors contributing to the disaster in Joshimath: 1. Construction on a pile of debris in an old landslide area. 2. Inadequate drainage systems leading to groundwater seepage. 3. Lack of channelization and reinforcement of drains in the city and surrounding areas. 4. Failure to take measures to prevent erosion from the Alaknanda River. 5. Unregulated construction activities not aligned with the land's load-bearing capacity. 6. Ignoring scientific recommendations made 47 years ago despite warnings.
In a decade, Modis leadership has given more progress than the previous 70 years combined: Amit Shah
AHMEDABAD: Indias infrastructure has surged under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, claiming the worlds second-largest road network, third-largest metro rail system, and fourth-largest rail network. In a decade, Modis leadership has given more progress than the previous 70 years combined. Four-lane highways have expanded 2.5 times, with 36.5 km built daily, Union Home Minister Amit Shah highlighted while inaugurating 146 crore development projects in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, on Thursday. In the last 10 years, the Modi government has expanded the national highway network by 60%, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said while addressing virtually. Compared to the 70 years of previous governments, more development has happened under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership. He highlighted that four-lane highways have grown 2.5 times, with 36.5 km of highways built daily, and India now boasts 157 operational airports. Under Prime Minister Modis leadership, Gujarat and the entire nation are making remarkable strides, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said. Gujarat is home to the worlds largest green energy park in Kutch, Asias largest green city in Dholera, and Indias second-longest highway, the Surat-Chennai Expressway. He highlighted key infrastructure milestones, stating, To position India as a global financial hub, GIFT City has been established in Ahmedabad. The Ahmedabad-Mumbai Bullet Train is underway, and a Rapid Rail service now connects Bhuj and Ahmedabad. Shah further emphasized Indias growing transport network: Today, we have the worlds second-largest road network, third-largest metro rail system, and fourth-largest rail network. Additionally, 136 Vande Bharat trains are running, and 97% of the broad-gauge network is electrified. The Government of India is building a state-of-the-art 500-bed hospital in Sanand, which will remain open 24/7 for residents of Sanand and Bavla talukas, Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced. He further stated, Several trust-run hospitals are also coming up in the area, along with a 300-bed government hospital in Kalol Taluka. Emphasizing the impact of these projects, Shah added, Once completed, these hospitals will ensure that every citizen has access to world-class healthcare right near their home. Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced a major infrastructure boost with the foundation stone laid for two key projectsa 36.3 crore four-lane bridge over the Narmada Canal on NH-147 and a 45 crore flyover on Sarkhej-Gandhinagar (SG) Highway at Chharodi. He emphasized that these projects wiiption;s:0:\;s:8:encoding;s:s across four assembly constituencies in the Gandhinagar Lok Sabha constituency, further strengthening connectivity and progress in the region.
Tremors Hit Gujarat's Kutch, No Damage Reported
Kutch Earthquake: A tremor of 3.0 magnitude was recorded at 11.12 am, with its epicentre 16 km west-south-west (WSW) from Rapar in the district, the Gandhinagar-based institute said.
Tremors hit Gujarats Kutch district, no damage reported
AHMEDABAD, Mar 11: Two tremors of 3.0 and 2.8 magnitude hit Gujarats Kutch district on Tuesday, the Institute of Seismological Research (ISR) stated. According to the district authorities, there was no report of any casualty or property damage. A tremor of 3.0 magnitude was recorded at 11.12 am, with its epicentre 16 km west-south-west (WSW) from Rapar in the district, the Gandhinagar-based institute said. (PTI) The post Tremors hit Gujarats Kutch district, no damage reported appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
India won the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final after defeating New Zealand by 4 wickets. Celebrations were taking place all around the nation following this momentous occasion. Similarly, festivities were in full swing at Dahegam, Gandhinagar. However, suddenly a Muslim mob assaulted the people by throwing stones close to the Ugmanovas mosque in the Kasba Continue reading Gujarat: Muslim Mob Attacks Hindus Near Dahegams Moti Masjid For Celebrating Indias Champions Trophy Finale Victory The post Gujarat: Muslim Mob Attacks Hindus Near Dahegams Moti Masjid For Celebrating Indias Champions Trophy Finale Victory appeared first on OurVoice | WeRIndia - Analysis & Opinion .
Ten big stadiums to be built in Ahmedabad for India to host 2036 Olympics: Amit Shah
Union Minister Amit Shah laid the foundation stone for a Rs 316.82 crore 'Para High Performance Centre' in Gandhinagar, emphasizing India's goal to host the 2036 Olympics. The facility will aid para athletes with world-class training. Shah highlighted increased sports budget and Gujarat's significant investment in sports infrastructure.
Reshuffle: RSS grip tightens in Gujarat BJP
AHMEDABAD: Gujarat BJP shook up its leadership on Thursday, appointing 35 district and metropolitan presidents. Notably, 34%a dozen namesare repeat selections, sparking a buzz within party ranks. The reshuffle, party insiders claim, favors state BJP chief CR Patils camp and leaders aligned with the RSS. Many appointments, party sources suggest, hinge on personal equations and strategic backing from state heavyweights. Thus the selection process for Gujarat BJPs district and metropolitan presidents has turned out to be mere formality. Of the 35 names declared, a staggering 22 have ties to BJPs ideological affiliatesRSS, VHP, Bajrang Dal, and ABVPfueling talk that the Sangh had a decisive hand in the appointments. Notably, only one woman secured a spot, leading Jamnagar city. The organization initiated its selection process in January, with over 1,300 contenders vying for positions. However, the final list has triggered murmurs among party workers, who claim the so-called election process was overridden. The dominance of regional power players ensured the return of several old faces, while personal equations dictated key placements. The reshuffle, many argue, reflects influence more than merit. The BJP's latest list of district and metropolitan presidents, released Thursday, left key appointments pending in Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, Vadodara, Kheda, Porbandar, and Panchmahal. With the national BJP presidents election set for March 20, the state BJP chiefs appointment will wait until after Holi. Union Minister Bhupendra Yadav, designated as the election observer, is expected in Gujarat next week to formalize the selection process. Before initiating the election process, the BJP set rules on age limits and organizational experience. Yet, four of the 35 newly appointed presidents lack any organizational background. Their common link? All are tied to the Sanghs affiliate groups. Meanwhile, Surat Metropolitan City President Paresh Patel, neither experienced nor connected to the Sangh, reportedly secured his position through his proximity to state BJP chief C.R. Patilfueling murmurs of power-driven placements over merit-based selections. The BJPs latest appointments reveal a clear caste tilt, with 60%or 21 out of 35presidents coming from upper-caste groups. This includes Leuva Patel (5), Kadva Patel (4), Jain (4), Brahmin (2), and six from other upper-caste backgrounds. Among the nine OBC leaders selected, Thakors dominate with three, followed by Nadoda and Kardia Rajputs (2 each), while Ghanchi, Barot, Gadhvi, and Ahir communities secured one spot each. The representation thins further with just four tribal leaders and a single Dalit appointee. Notably absent are Kolis and Anjana Chaudharystwo major OBC voting blocsraising questions about the BJPs strategic caste calculus.aid, and market linkages.
Gujarat Secures Rs 15,000 Crore In Investment Deals At Semiconductor Conference
The three-day Gujarat SemiConnect Conference began at Mahatma Mandir Convention and Exhibition Centre in the state capital Gandhinagar.
Gujarats web of deception: Fake DySP Nisha Vohra exposed in undercover operation
AHMEDABAD: Gujarat has been a hub for elaborate frauds over the past three yearsfake toll plazas, fake police, fake personal assistants, and now, a fake female DySP. Student leader Yuvrajsinh Jadeja has exposed the latest scandal with Mayur Tadvi Part-2, an undercover operation revealing Nisha Vohra as an alleged impostor. Armed with evidence, Jadeja took to social media, claiming that Vohrawho hails from Sojitra in Anand districtnever cleared the Gujarat Public Service Commission (GPSC) exam, despite her bold claims. Vohra, who asserts that she is a DySP in Ahmedabad Crime Branch and a serial exam cracker with 25 tests under her belt, was placed under Jadejas scrutiny. His investigation, spanning Sojitra to Ahmedabad, revealed shocking detailsthere is no official record of Vohra serving in any capacity or clearing the GPSC exam. Calling for swift action, Jadeja has urged the state government to launch a full-scale probe into the scandal. Nisha Vohra is a fake DySP, declared student leader Yuvrajsinh Jadeja, exposing yet another fraud in Gujarat. His revelations have sent shockwaves through law enforcement, prompting an official investigation. We have received information about Nisha Vohra and have directed the LCB to investigate, said Anand DSP G.G. Jasani. Acting on orders, the LCB interrogated Vohra. According to sources, police have now registered a case. There is no such female officer in our department, asserted DCP Ajit Rajyan of Ahmedabad Crime Branch while speaking to local media. Fake DySP Nisha Vohra didnt just wear the uniformshe built an elaborate deception, posing for photos with Sojitra MLA Vipul Patel and Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel. Images of her receiving honours have surfaced, along with commendation letters from Telangana Raj Bhavan, Sardar Patel University, and even a message from former Chief Minister Vijay Rupani. Applauded at social events, she was celebrated by organisations that believed she had cracked the GPSC exam to become a DySP. Her so-called success was not just staged in publicit was amplified by the media. News reports glorified her struggle, while Sardar Patel University publicly congratulated her on securing a DySP post in Gandhinagar. Even her father reinforced the illusion, stating that she was working in the Cyber Cell of Ahmedabad Crime Branch. Vohras credentials appeared convincing. A commerce graduate from Sardar Patel University, she claimed to have cleared the GPSC exam without coaching, securing the top rank in Class-3 and setting her sights on the UPSC. In media interviews, she spoke about hard work and dedication, boasting of 12-hour study sessions and guidance from IAS officers. Every detail was crafted to perfectionuntil the truth surfaced.
286 Asiatic lions, 456 leopards died in Gujarat in two years: Minister
Gandhinagar: At least 286 Asiatic lions, among them 143 cubs, died in Gujarat over the last two years, and 58 of these fatalities were due to unnatural causes, state Forest Minister Mulubhai Bera informed the legislative assembly on Tuesday. Responding to a query by senior Congress MLA Shailesh Parmar during Question Hour, Bera said 456 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 .
Any Justice System Would Be Considered Robust Only If It Is Truly Inclusive: President Murmu
Gandhinagar, Feb 28: President Droupadi Murmu on Friday said fear among criminals of being caught and punished, and the trust of common people of getting justice is the identity of good governance. She emphasised that any judicial system would be considered robust only if it is truly inclusive and maintained the introduction of three new criminal laws in 2024 was a watershed moment in Indian history. Murmu was speaking at the third convocation of the National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU) [] The post Any Justice System Would Be Considered Robust Only If It Is Truly Inclusive: President Murmu appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Cricket Fever: Gujarat Couple Pauses Wedding Rituals for India-Pakistan Match
A wedding in Gandhinagar turned into a mini stadium as the bride, groom, and guests halted rituals to cheer for India's victory over Pakistan
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8 Gujarati deportees arrive, whisked away by police
Eight US deportees arrived at Ahmedabad airport from Amritsar on a private flight and were immediately taken to their hometowns in Mehsana and Gandhinagar. The deportees, including six men, a woman, and a child, are set to be questioned by police regarding their journey and the agents involved.
AHMEDABAD: The National Commission for Scheduled Castes has issued an urgent notice to the district Collector and Superintendent of Police of Banaskantha district in Gujarat, demanding an explanation over a recent incident wherein the Dalits were kept out of a temple festival in Kalyanpura, Vav taluka. The incident took place during the Pran Pratishtha Mahotsav at Shiv Mandir, where Dalit individuals were excluded from participation. Despite efforts by Hindu awakening organizations to include them, the contributions of Dalits were outrightly rejected, prompting the Commission to take swift action. The Prana Pratishtha Mahotsav at Kalyanpura village, held from February 8 to 10, spiraled into controversy following the exclusion of Dalits. The issue came to light on January 16, when Gandhinagar's Indrajitsinh Sodha discovered the discrimination. Attempts to resolve the matter began on January 25 when Indravadan Barot and Shankarbhai Patel visited Kalyanpura, meeting with temple chief administrator Bhalabhai Daiya, who promised to consult the temple committee. However, no resolution followed, and despite further talks with Scheduled Caste leaders, including a visit by Raghuveer Singh Jadeja on February 1, Daiya remained unresponsive. Dalit communitys contributions rejected at temple festival in Gujarat, commission seeks report Efforts intensified with Hindu Youth Organization-Bharat submitting written representations to local officials on February 5 and 6. The Mamlatdar denied approval for the program, while on February 4, Suigam PSI intervened with the organizers, yet no change occurred. As tensions rose, DYSP Samat Varotriya was notified on February 7 and attempted to mediate, but the Dalit communitys contribution continued to be rejected. A police force, including the DYSP and two PSIs, were deployed for the festival. On February 9, Indravadan Barot brought the issue to the notice of the state government by shooting off a memorandum to the Chief Minister and sending copies to multiple authorities, including the Minister of Social Justice and the National Commission for Scheduled Castes. The Mahotsav concluded on February 8, with the Dalit community persistently fighting for justice while maintaining peace. In response, the National Commission for Scheduled Castes has issued a notice to Banaskanthas Collector and SP, demanding a detailed report on the situation within three days.
PM Modi To Inaugurate First Edition Of SOUL Leadership Conclave On Feb. 21
Located on the periphery of GIFT City in Gandhinagar, SOUL is a privately-funded leadership institution.
Five third-year nursing students from the Government Nursing College in Kottayam have been arrested for allegedly ragging first-year students. The victims reported severe physical and mental abuse over the last three months, including being forced to strip naked and tortured with weightlifting dumbbells. The investigation by Kottayam Gandhinagar police is ongoing.
Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel Launches New Policy to Boost Global Capability Centres
GANDHINAGAR, GUJARAT: Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has introduced the Gujarat Global Capability Centre (GCC) Policy (2025-30) at GIFT City, Gandhinagar. This new policy aims to make Gujarat a leading hub for Global Capability Centres by creating jobs, improving skills, and promoting digital innovation. The policy, developed by the Department of Science and Technology, focuses on strengthening infrastructure, improving connectivity, and driving economic growth. It was launched in the presence of key officials, including GIFT City Managing Director Tapan Ray and NITI Aayog Director Debjani Ghosh. Key Benefits of the Policy Job Creation & Investment: The policy aims to establish 250 new GCC units in Gujarat, creating over 50,000 jobs and attracting investments of over Rs.10,000 crore. Financial Incentives: Companies will receive support such as employment assistance, interest subsidies, and reimbursement of electricity costs. Infrastructure Support: Capital expenditure assistance of up to Rs.200 crore for large units and operational cost support of up to Rs.40 crore. Workforce Development: Skill training incentives, reimbursement of course fees, and subsidies on certification costs. Employee Benefits: Companies will receive incentives for hiring local employees, with up to Rs.60,000 in support per employee, and EPF reimbursement under the Atmanirbhar Gujarat Rojgar Sahay Yojana. CM Patel emphasized that under PM Narendra Modi's leadership, Gujarat is following a policy-driven approach to boost industries. The state has introduced multiple policies in recent years, such as the Semiconductor Policy, Green Hydrogen Policy, and IT & ITeS Policy. This new GCC Policy aligns with that vision and aims to position Gujarat as a top choice for global businesses. He also highlighted that India's growing GCC sector is driving digital transformation, innovation, and business growth. With major projects like GIFT City and Innovation Clusters in Ahmedabad, Vadodara, and Surat, Gujarat is set to become a major global hub. The Union Budget 2024 also includes a special plan to promote GCCs nationwide, expanding job opportunities in smaller cities. CM Patel believes that Gujarat's GCC Policy will support PM Modis vision of Viksit Gujarat to Viksit Bharat@2047 by empowering the youth and strengthening the economy.
Gujarat CM Inaugurates 51 Shakti Peeth Parikrama Mahotsav in Ambaji
GANDHINAGAR, GUJARAT : The Shri 51 Shakti Peeth Parikrama Mahotsav started in Ambaji, Gujarat today, 10 February 2025.. The event is set to last for three days. The State Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel was present at the opening and prayed to Maa Amba for the well-being of Gujarat. He also flagged off the Palkhi Yatra and Ghanti Yatra, marking the start of the grand religious celebration. During the ceremony, the Chief Minister performed a puja at the Shakti Peeth Complex and received blessings from Bhattji Maharaj. The event is jointly organized by the Gujarat Government, Gujarat Pavitra Yatradham Vikas Board, and Shri Arasuri Ambaji Mata Devasthan Trust. The CM also opened the new Sanskrit Mahavidyalaya building in Ambaji. It was built at a cost of Rs 12 crore. The college offers modern facilities and can accommodate around 150 students in its hostel. The college has ten classrooms, a library, a prayer hall, and other facilities, and it has been teaching Sanskrit and related subjects since 1962. Addressing the event, the Chief minister said, the Parikrama Mahotsav has become a global center of faith, thanks to the inspiration of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He explained that Ambaji Dham is home to 51 Shakti Peeths, and the replicas of these shrines in Ambaji allow devotees to experience them in one place. This helps people fulfill their faith without traveling to all the locations. The Chief Minister also talked about the improvements in connectivity to Ambaji, such as the Ambaji-Taranga Rail Project and the Ambaji Development Project. These initiatives aim to make it easier for pilgrims to visit and boost tourism. Patel also handed out benefits to differently-abled individuals at the DK Trivedi Bhavan in Ambaji. This included motorized tricycles, wheelchairs, smartphones, and other items. He emphasized that the government is committed to delivering welfare benefits directly to people in need. The Chief Minister praised the efforts of the Banaskantha district administration, which has been organizing special programs to assist differently-abled people. Many beneficiaries in the district have received support through government schemes, including assistive devices, cheques, bus passes, and disability certificates. The Shri 51 Shakti Peeth Parikrama Mahotsav has been planned to allow lakhs of devotees to experience the darshan of all 51 Shakti Peeths in one place. The event was attended by several dignitaries, including MLAs, former MPs, and local officials, as well as a large number of devotees.
Employability of Indian graduates increased to 54.81 per cent in last decade: Mansukh Mandaviya
Union Sports and Youth Affairs Minister Mansukh Mandaviya stated that Indian graduates' employability has risen significantly, from 33.95% in 2013 to 54.81% in 2024, due to government-led skill-building initiatives. Speaking at the BIMSTEC Youth Summit in Gandhinagar, he highlighted India's role in fostering regional cooperation and youth empowerment, aiming for robust economic and skill development in BIMSTEC countries.
33 Gujaratis Deported from US Return to Ahmedabad Under Police Escort
GUJRAT - Ahmedabad : A group of 33 people from Gujarat, including seven children, who were deported from the United States, arrived in Ahmedabad early Thursday morning. Their flight landed at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Airport at 6.30 am. The deportees came from different districts: 13 were from Gandhinagar, 10 from Mehsana, four from Patan, and one each from Ahmedabad city, Ahmedabad rural, Vadodara rural, Petlad (Anand district), Ankleshwar (Bharuch district), and Juna Deesa (Banaskantha). By 5 am, police teams from these districts had already reached the airport. Officials took custody of the deportees and transported them to their respective district police headquarters for questioning before escorting them home. To maintain order, police had informed their families in advance that they would be dropped off under escort, which is why no relatives were present at the airport. Security was tight, with Ahmedabad city police working alongside the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) to manage the situation. The first deportees exited the airport at 6:57 am through Arrival Gate-6, each accompanied by at least two police personnel. Many covered their faces with masks or handkerchiefs and refused to speak to the media. Some looked anxious as they quickly walked towards waiting police vehicles. There was a brief delay around 7:20 am due to a shortage of police escorts, causing a pause of about 40 minutes. The process resumed at 8 am, and by 8:09 am, the final batch of six to ten people, all from Mehsana, was taken out through Gate-6 and placed directly into waiting vans headed to North Gujarat. These 33 individuals were among 104 Indians deported from the US on a military aircraft that landed in Amritsar on Wednesday. They are the first group sent back under the Trump 2.0 administration.
Special committee formed to study UCC implementation in Gujarat
Gandhinagar: The Gujarat government has constituted a special committee under the chairmanship of a former judge to analyse and assess the impact of UCC, official sources said. The committee will prepare a comprehensive report, which will serve as the foundation for the governments next steps. Once the report is submitted, the state cabinet will deliberate 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 .
Gujarat government forms panel to assess need for UCC, prepare draft bill
GANDHINAGAR: The BJP government in Gujarat announced the formation of a committee, headed by a retired Supreme Court judge, to frame guidelines for implementing the Uniform Civil Code (UCC). The five-member committee, to be headed by former Supreme Court judge Ranjana Desai, will submit its report within 45 days, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel said on Tuesday. To assess the need for a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) and to prepare a draft bill for the same, we have decided to form a committee under the former judge of the Supreme Court, he said. Other members of the panel include retired IAS officer CL Meena, advocate RC Kodekar, educationist Daxesh Thakar and social worker Gita Shroff. Gujarat Home Minister Harsh Sanghavi said that all aspects will be considered in preparing the report. The Chief Minister has directed this committee to do detailed research on it in the next 45 days and present a report to the government, he said. The state government will take a decision about the implementation of the UCC after receiving the report, he added. Last month, Uttarakhand became the first state to implement the UCC . After Goa, which has a pre-independence UCC in place, Uttarakhand is now the first BJP-ruled state to draft and establish a UCC. What's Uttarakhand's UCC? The Uttarakhand UCC applies to all residents, except Scheduled Tribes and certain protected communities. All marriages and live-in relationships must be registered, with online registration facilities available. Marriages before March 26, 2010, or outside Uttarakhand, can also be registered if the legal criteria are met. Marriages can only occur between mentally capable individuals, with the man at least 21 and the woman at least 18. It ensures equal divorce rights for both husbands and wives across all religions, and grants equal inheritance rights to sons and daughters in all communities. The UCC also bans practices like Halala and Iddat in the Muslim community, and ensures no discrimination between legitimate and illegitimate children regarding property rights. Special provisions are made for military personnel to create privileged wills, and the UCC establishes a framework for creating and cancelling wills under testamentary succession. Not UCC but gender equality in personal laws need of the hour: former Madras HC judge K Chandru
Gujarat's proposed circle rate hike sparks widespread opposition
AHMEDABAD: The Gujarat government's proposal to revise circle rates (Jantri) has triggered widespread opposition from various stakeholders, with the majority advocating for rate reductions rather than increases. This development comes just a year after the controversial rate hike in 2023, which faced significant resistance and required implementation delays. Learning from past experiences, the government has adopted a more consultative approach this time, inviting public feedback before proceeding with any changes. However, this initiative has revealed deep divisions among different interest groups. Of the approximately 10,000 responses received, an overwhelming 85 per cent favour reducing current rates, while only 15 per cent support an increase. The farming community is divided on the issue. Farmers like Shankar Thakor from Gandhinagar district, whose lands fall under the proposed 'Bharat Mala' project, strongly support the rate increase. Their motivation stems from the potential for higher compensation in case of land acquisition. Conversely, farmers whose properties are already included in town planning schemes and have previously benefited from price appreciation oppose any further rate hikes. The real estate sector has emerged as a unified voice against the proposed increase. Nirmal Patel, a Gandhinagar-based developer, argues that the market is already struggling with current pricing levels. He warns that higher circle rates would inflate property prices beyond sustainable levels, potentially dampening both residential and commercial real estate activities in the Gandhinagar-Ahmedabad region. The government's previous attempt to increase circle rates in 2023 serves as a cautionary tale. That decision met with such strong opposition that authorities were forced to delay implementation by six months and eventually introduced relaxations to the revised rates. This history of resistance, combined with the current overwhelming negative feedback, suggests that the government may need to carefully reconsider its approach to avoid another policy setback.
Gujarat Governance Model offers several best practices for replication: Dr Jitendra
Excelsior Correspondent GANDHINAGAR, GUJARAT, Jan 30: Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh, addressing the National Conference on Good Governance at the capital township of Gandhinagar here, observed that the Gujarat Governance Model offers several best practices for replication elsewhere too. The Minister recalled that many of the governance innovations successfully implemented at the Central level were first introduced in Gujarat under Prime Minister Narendra Modis leadership as Chief Minister. Addressing a pan-India audience of policymakers, senior bureaucrats, and governance experts, Dr. [] The post Gujarat Governance Model offers several best practices for replication: Dr Jitendra appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Ballari Police Crack Kidnapping Case, Arrest Seven Suspects
Ballari: In a major breakthrough, Ballari police have arrested seven individuals involved in the abduction of pediatrician Dr. Sunil Kumar. One of the accused, who attempted to attack the police, was shot in the leg and subdued. The police have seized vehicles, mobile phones, and other materials linked to the crime. Dr. Sunil, a pediatrician at the district hospital, was kidnapped on January 25 between 6:00 and 6:30 am. Following an immediate search operation, he was rescued by the evening of the same day. The case was reported at Gandhinagar Police Station, and a special investigation team led by Brucepet Police Station Inspector M.N. Sindhoor was formed to track down the accused, who had initially gone into hiding. Under the supervision of Ballari Range IGP B.S. Lokesh Kumar and Ballari SP Dr. Shobha Rani, police launched an extensive manhunt. The arrested individuals have been identified as S. Srikanth (44), Y. Bojaraj (25), S. Rakesh (44), S. Sai alias Bisnalli Sai (21), K. Tarun Kumar (22), Umesh Yadav alias Arun alias Patti (25), and K. Purushottam (37). The suspects, hailing from different areas in Ballari and Vijayanagara districts, were involved in planning and executing the kidnapping. Among them, Srikanth and Rakesh have prior robbery cases, and police are investigating whether the others have criminal records. After committing the crime, the accused remained hidden within Ballari district. Our investigation so far indicates that the kidnapping was for ransom, said SP Dr. Shobha Rani. Based on the victims description of their conversation, police suspected the kidnappers were locals. CCTV footage of a suspicious car provided a crucial lead, enabling authorities to track down the suspects. The police pursued the vehicle and successfully apprehended all seven individuals. During the operation, Srikanth attempted to attack the police, injuring a constable. In self-defense, Inspector Sindhoor fired at his right leg, injuring and subduing him. The incident occurred at Moka Road. Both Srikanth and the injured police constable are currently receiving treatment. Investigations are ongoing to uncover further details regarding the kidnapping and any possible links to other criminal activities.
Modi 3.0 To Revive Gujarat Model Of Good Governance Through A National Seminar In Gandhinagar
According to the government blueprint, the District Good Governance Index is structured into 10 governance sectors, which include 65 citizen-centric outcome-based indicators to assess governance in the districts. The seminar will be held on January 30-31
Sons kill mother's lover, 'flung his intestines in the air' in front of villagers in Gujarat
In Mokhasan village, Gandhinagar, two brothers allegedly murdered Ratanji Thakor, their mother's long-time lover, by stabbing him and flinging his intestines in front of onlookers. The brothers held a longstanding grudge against Ratanji, believing his affair dishonored their late father. The police tracked and arrested the brothers, charging them with murder and abetment.
Sports can become important pillar in Indias march to become developed nation by 2047: Mandaviya
GANDHINAGAR, Jan 27: Sports can become an important pillar in Indias march to become a developed nation by 2047 when it celebrates the centenary year of independence, Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said here on Monday. The Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports said Indias commitment to host the Olympics in 2036 is a symbol of its growing power. Mandaviya spoke at the inaugural event of the 1st International Olympic Research Conference organised at Rashtriya Raksha University. Prime Minister Narendra [] The post Sports can become important pillar in Indias march to become developed nation by 2047: Mandaviya appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Maharashtra: MSRTC Bus Fares Increased by 14.95%, New Rates Effective Now
Mumbai : Starting Saturday, (January 25) bus fares for the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) have gone up by 14.95%. This change was approved during a meeting of the State Transport Authority (STA) on Thursday, according to a statement from the Maharashtra Motor Vehicles Department. MSRTC is one of the largest public transport providers in India, operating a fleet of 15,000 buses that serve 55 lakh passengers daily. The fare hike was approved on Friday, in line with a pricing formula set by the Hakim Committee. As a result, MSRTC passengers will now face higher charges for their travel. This fare increase will apply across all routes served by MSRTC, affecting its extensive network that transports millions of passengers every day. In another development, the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Transport Authority (MMRTA) has also sanctioned a Rs 3 rise in the base fares for both auto rickshaws and black-and-yellow taxis. As a result, aut rickshaw fares will increase from Rs 23 to Rs 26, and taxi base fares will go up from Rs 28 to Rs 31. Additionally, the fare for blue-and-silver AC cool cabs will also rise by Rs 8, with the new fare for the first 1.5 kilometers being Rs 48, compared to the previous fare of Rs 40. These fare changes will take effect once the meters in all vehicles are recalibrated to reflect the updated rates. In rail news, the Western Railway has launched a three-day jumbo block starting on the night of January 24, which will continue until January 26. This block, aimed at constructing a new bridge between Bandra and Mahim, began at 11 PM last night and will last until 8:30 AM each day. Mumbai Central - Gandhinagar Capital Vande Bharat Express/20901 In effect, some long-distance trains will experience schedule changes. The Train No. 20901 - Mumbai Central-Gandhinagar Capital VandeBharat Express - will now depart at 6.15-am on January 25, 2025. Similarly, the Mumbai Central-Ahmedabad Gujarat Superfast Express (Train No. 22953) will leave at 06:40 AM on the same day. The Mumbai Central-Ahmedabad Shatabdi Express (Train No. 12009) will depart at 06:30 AM, and the Bhusaval-Dadar Special (Train No. 09052) will terminate at Borivali and be partially canceled between Borivali and Dadar on January 25, 2025, as per Western Railway's updates on social media.
Jailed Guj scribe booked for extorting realty agent
Jailed journalist Mahesh Langa, already facing multiple charges, has been booked in a fresh case for allegedly extorting Rs 40 lakh from a real estate agent by threatening to malign his image and implicate him in a false case. This is the fifth FIR registered against him since his arrest in October 2023 for an alleged Goods and Services Tax (GST) scam. The latest case was registered based on a complaint by Janak Thakor, a real estate agent, who alleged that Langa threatened to write negative articles about him and trap him in a false case unless he paid the money. Langa has been in jail since his arrest in October and is facing charges in four previous cases registered by Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, and Rajkot police.
Voters living on banks of Yamuna seekpucca houses, water, toilets
Tired of living under threats of floods and demolition drives, need better living conditions, say residents of YamunaKhadarin GandhiNagarseat
Parliamentary Panel Weighs NRI Representation in Parliament
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor (PTI) Congress MP Shashi Tharoor (PTI) NEW DELHI: The parliamentary committee on external affairs is contemplating over representation of NRIs in the Parliament in view of their growing number and unique issues concerning the diaspora. On Tuesday, evidence of the diaspora organisations in connection with examination of the subject Indian diaspora overseas including NRIs, PIOs, OCIs and migrant workers: all aspects of their conditions and welfare, including the status of the emigration Bill, took place in which organisations like Norka Roots, Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala); department of NRIs affairs, Government of Punjab; people of Indian origin chamber of commerce and industry (PIOCCI), Delhi and centre for diaspora studies central university of Gujarat, Gandhinagar presented their views. During the committees meeting, organisations made proposals in this regard and said having a quota for NRIs in the Parliament will help handle their issues in a better way. They also talked about the need to streamline immigration of skilled workers, curb undesirable activities, including desperate attempts by people to reach foreign destinations. According to sources, Congress MP Deepender Singh Hooda cited examples of countries like Italy, which has reservation in legislature for its citizens residing abroad, to pitch for having NRI representation in the Parliament. The ministry of external affairs had informed the committee in an earlier meeting that a Bill focusing on emigration issues is under the governments consideration. The standing committee headed by Congress MP Shashi Tharoor said that one of the requests from state governments is that they should also be consulted. In 2016, BJP MP Poonam Mahajan had through a private member Bill sought to reserve eight seats in Lok Sabha.
Gujarat to hold panchayat, civic body elections after two-year hiatus; voting on February 16
AHMEDABAD: The long-awaited dates for elections to Municipal Corporations, District Panchayats, and Taluka Panchayats in Gujarat, whose terms have recently expired, are being unveiled today. Voters across the state will head to the polls on February 16 for the municipal elections, which will cover 66 municipalities. The results will then be determined with vote counting scheduled for February 18. The State Election Commission has announced the general elections for Junagadh Municipal Corporation and 66 municipalities across Gujarat on Tuesday, Gujarat will conduct general elections for the Municipal Corporations, including those in Kathlal, Kapadvanj, and Gandhinagar Taluka Panchayats. Additionally, mid-term elections for the Botad and Wankaner Municipal Corporations have also been called. Alongside these, by-elections have been scheduled for seats that have fallen vacant across various municipalities and panchayats. A total of three vacant seats in three Municipal Corporations, 21 seats in Municipal Corporations, 9 seats in District Panchayats, and 91 seats in Taluka Panchayats will go to the polls. Voting for all these elections will take place on February 16, with the results to be declared on February 18. In addition to the general elections, by-elections will take place across several municipalities and panchayats. This includes three vacant seats in three municipalities, mid-term elections for Botad and Wankaner Municipalities, and by-elections for 21 vacant seats in Municipal Corporations, 9 seats in District Panchayats, and 91 seats in Taluka Panchayats. Voting for all these seats will occur on February 16, with the results announced on February 18. Elections for several gram panchayats are still pending due to ongoing work on reservation implementation. However congress demands to announce it soon. The election process in Gujarat, previously stalled due to delays in implementing a 27 per cent reservation for Other Backward Classes (OBCs) in local bodies, is now set to move forward. This follows the Gujarat government's approval of the 27 per cent OBC reservation in August 2023, based on recommendations from the Justice Jhaveri Commission. The decision comes after a landmark Supreme Court ruling, which mandated that OBC reservations in local bodies must be grounded in population-based data. Notably, OBC reservations in Gujarats local bodies had previously been set at just 10 per cent.
Workers Brutally Attacked by Owner at Vijayapura Kiln
Vijayapura : In a shocking incident in Vijayapura district, workers at a brick kiln in Gandhinagar were brutally assaulted, allegedly by the kiln owner and his associates. The victimsSadashiva Madar, Sadashiva Babaladi, and Umesh Madarwere tied up and beaten with plastic pipes, sustaining severe injuries to their legs, backs, and waists. They have been admitted to the district hospital for treatment. The assault was reportedly orchestrated by the kiln owner, Khemu Rathod, with assistance from his son Rohan Rathod and others. Vijayapura Rural Police have arrested three individuals, including the owner. According to the police, the three workersSadashiva Basappa Madar, Sadashiva Chandrappa Babaladi, and Umesh Malappa Madarhad been working and residing at the kiln. On January 13, they left for their village to celebrate the Sankranti festival. On January 15, the brick kiln owner called them, asking them to return to work. The workers requested Rs 10,000 for festival expenses, to which the owner agreed, asking them to report to the kiln. When the workers arrived at 9.30 am, the owner, his son, and others allegedly tied their hands and legs, confined them in a room, and assaulted them with plastic pipes. On January 18 at 10 am, the accused reportedly brought the workers out of the room, continued the assault, and then finally released them. A case has been registered at the Vijayapura Rural Police Station under several sections, including 189(2) (unlawful assembly), 191(2) (Rioting), 191(3) (rioting, being armed with a deadly weapon or with anything which, used as a weapon of offence, is likely to cause death), 126(2) (wrongful restraint), 127(2) (wrongful confinement), 118(1) (Voluntarily causing hurt or grievous hurt by dangerous weapons or means), 109(1) (attempt to murder), 352 (Intentional insult with intent to provoke breach of peace), 351(2) (criminal intimidation), and 190 (Every member of unlawful assembly guilty of offense committed in prosecution of common object) BNS-2023. The police have arrested three accused- Khemu Rathod, Sachin Manavar, and Vishal Jumnal. A special team has been formed to apprehend the remaining suspects.
No One Dares To Do Mischief During Krishna Janmashtami Procession In Kashmir Now: Shah
Ahmedabad, Jan 15: Asserting that the situation in Jammu and Kashmir has improved after the abrogation of Article 370, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday said no one now dares to do any mischief when the Krishna Janmashtami procession passes through Srinagars Lal Chowk. Speaking at Kalol in Gandhinagar district, the BJP leader said it was former prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru who implemented Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir. Under Article 370, a special status was given to the [] The post No One Dares To Do Mischief During Krishna Janmashtami Procession In Kashmir Now: Shah appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Amit Shah lauds PM Modi for 'quenching the thirst of Gujarat'
AHMEDABAD: During the inauguration and foundation stone-laying ceremony of various projects worth Rs 241 crore at Ambod village in Mansa taluka, Gandhinagar district, on Wednesday, Union Home Minister Amit Shah recalled the efforts made to address Gujarats water scarcity. He highlighted that after Narendra Modi became the Chief Minister of Gujarat, he worked tirelessly to tackle the state's water crisis. Addressing the gathering, Union Home Minister Amit Shah praised the efforts of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, stating, As Chief Minister, Narendra Modi brought water to the parched regions of Gujarat by implementing various schemes. Shah further emphasized the impact of these initiatives, adding, The schemes launched by Prime Minister Modi during his tenure as Gujarat CM helped raise groundwater levels and improve the quality of drinking water in north Gujarat. After becoming Gujarat Chief Minister, Narendra Bhai worked tirelessly to address the state's water scarcity, said Shah. I recall when I first became an MLA in 1997, all the MLAs from north Gujarat would request permission to dig borewells, but those requests were often denied due to the region's designation as a dark zone, where groundwater levels had fallen below 1,200 feet. Shah went on to highlight Modi's leadership in overcoming significant challenges, including those posed by Congress during the completion of the Narmada dam project. Modi struggled and triumphed over the obstacles created by Congress to ensure the success of the Narmada scheme, Shah added. He further emphasized that after Modi became Prime Minister, the final stages of the project, including the installation of gates at the Narmada dam, were completed, ensuring that oday, the water from the Narmada dam reaches every household. Modi's vision for water conservation led him to channel rainwater, which would otherwise flow into the sea, into 9,000 lakes across Gujarat, said Shah. He also conceived the 'Sauni Yojana,' a groundbreaking initiative aimed at bringing water to every village in Saurashtra. Shah then turned to the efforts in north Gujarat, noting the growing concerns over water scarcity. In response, Modi launched the Sujalam Sufalam Yojana to provide relief to the region, he explained. By directing excess water from the Narmada River into lakes and building 14 dams along the Sabarmati, Modi succeeded in raising groundwater levels in north Gujarat. These water management schemes have had a remarkable impact, Shah continued. A river and lake filled with water can raise groundwater levels by 40 to 50 feet, and as a result, north Gujarat now enjoys drinking water with significantly lower fluoride content. On Wednesday, Shah launched several key projects in Gujarat, aimed at enhancing water management and infrastructure. Among the initiatives unveiled was an artificial lake at the Mahakali Mata temple in Ambod, designed to help conserve water in the region. In addition, a check dam and a barrage were also inaugurated, further strengthening the state's water management capabilities.
Shah inaugurates barrage for Sabarmati river costing Rs 235 cr
Gandhi Nagar: Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah said Prime Minister Narendra Modi had quenched Gujarats thirst for water as the then chief minister of the state as he inaugurated various developmental projects worth Rs 241 crore in Ahmod, Mansa in Gandhinagar district including a barrage on the Sabarmati river on Wednesday. [] The post Shah inaugurates barrage for Sabarmati river costing Rs 235 cr appeared first on Northlines .
