Salman Khans action film Sikandar is set to premiere on Netflix on May 25, following its theatrical release earlier this year. Directed by AR Murugadoss, the film stars Khan as Sanjay Rajkot, who battles political corruption after a personal tragedy. Despite mixed reviews and a modest box office performance compared to Salmans previous hits, Sikandar earned significant revenue and has now secured a digital release.
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TheAll India Institute of Medical Sciences Rajkot (AIIMS Rajkot) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 06 Coordinator, Field Data Collector posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply Offline through the official AIIMS Rajkot website. The last date to submit the application form is 16-06-2025.
Gujarats Asiatic lion count leaps from 674 to 891 in five years
AHMEDABAD: In a major conservation milestone, Gujarats Asiatic lion population has soared to 891 a sharp 32.2% jump (from 674) since 2020, with 217 new lions added in just five years. Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel announced the surge on Wednesday, unveiling results from the 16th Asiatic Lion Census conducted earlier this month. The latest figures signal a resounding success for Gujarats wildlife conservation efforts, reaffirming the states position as the last natural habitat of the endangered species. PM Modi praised the effort of Gujarat government. The big cats, once largely confined to Gir National Park, are now sprawling across 11 districts of the Saurashtra region including non-forested and coastal zones, a testament to their expanding territory and rising numbers. The number of lions in the state has gradually increased not just because of favorable geography and climate, but due to our government's consistent and careful approach to wildlife conservation, said the Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel. Providing a detailed account, he noted, There were 327 lions in 2001, 359 in 2005, 411 in 2010, 523 in 2015, and 674 in 2020. Today, the lion population stands at 891. He further credited the shift in census methodology to Prime Minister Narendra Modis leadership, saying, As Chief Minister, Shri Narendrabhai Modi introduced the 'Total Count by Direct Sighting at Block System' method, replacing the traditional estimation model. Prime Minister praised the effort. Very exciting information! It's truly gratifying to see that the efforts under 'Project Lion' are creating a favorable environment and ensuring the protection of lions in Gujarat, the Prime Minister posted on social media platform X. The 2020 census had pegged the number at 674, all within Gir and surrounding areas. The latest count reveals not just a population boom but also a major geographical shift: 507 lions were spotted outside Girs boundaries, while 384 remain within the traditional sanctuary limits, according to Jaipal Singh, Principal Chief Conservator of Forests. The lion stronghold now includes protected areas like Pania, Mitiyala, Girnar, and Barda sanctuaries. Notably, 17 lions were recorded in Barda, just 15 km from Porbandar, while Bhavnagar district reported the largest single pride 17 lions in one group. The demographic breakdown, provided by the Gujarat Forest Department, estimates 196 males, 330 females, 140 sub-adults, and 225 cubs, painting a robust picture of the species health and future. This extensive wildlife mapping was the result of a meticulous four-day census conducted from May 10 to 13 across 58 talukas, covering 35,000 sq km. The operation, carried out in two phases, involved over 3,000 volunteers including forest officials, enumerators, and inspectors. For the first time, officials deployed a refined method known as direct beat verification, praised for its near-zero margin of error and 100% accuracy, made possible by hi-tech tools like camera traps, high-resolution imaging, GPS tracking, and radio collars. The lion census, conducted every five years, documented key data like time of sighting, direction of movement, physical identifiers, and precise GPS coordinates. The 11 districts where lions were sighted are: Junagadh, Gir Somnath, Bhavnagar, Rajkot, Morbi, Surendranagar, Devbhoomi Dwarka, Jamnagar, Amreli, Porbandar, and Botad. This dramatic expansion of habitat and population underscores both the resilience of the Asiatic lion and the rigorous conservation efforts undertaken by the Gujarat Forest Department a rare ecological triumph in the modern era. CENSUS SNAPSHOT (20012025): 2001: 327 2005: 359 2010: 411 2015: 523 2020: 674 2025: 891 Territory Expands Beyond Gir: Lions now roam 11 districts, including: Junagadh | Bhavnagar | Porbandar | Jamnagar Even in coastal & non-forested zones 507 lions spotted outside Gir Sanctuary 384 within core Gir zone Habitat Hotspots: Barda Sanctuary: 17 lions Bhavnagar: 17 lions in one pride Pania | Mitiyala | Girnar | Population Breakdown: Males: 196 Females: 330 Sub-adults: 140 Cubs: 225 High-Tech Census, Near-Zero Error: 3,000+ field staff 35,000 sq km covered 58 talukas, 4 days Tools: GPS, camera traps, radio collars Direct Beat Verification used for first time
Saurashtra Cricket Association Announces Franchise-based Pro T20 League
The Saurashtra Cricket Association: The Saurashtra Cricket Association (SCA) has launched the Saurashtra Pro T20 League, a franchise-based T20 tournament to showcase the finest cricketing talent from the region in a thrilling, high-energy format. With the tagline Bigger & Better, the league is set to elevate Saurashtras cricketing ecosystem, bringing high-octane action and a professional platform for emerging and established players alike. To be held at the iconic Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot, the tournament will feature five franchise-owned mens teams competing in a round-robin format, followed by semi-finals and a grand finale. Speaking at the launch, Jaydev Shah, president of the Saurashtra Cricket Association, expressed his excitement at this transformational step. Were taking a big leap forward. It is time to reimagine the Premier League of the Saurashtra Cricket Association for a new era. With franchises stepping in, the Saurashtra Pro T20 League will offer a bigger platform for our talented cricketers and a richer experience for fans. Saurashtra Pro T20 League is more than just a tournamentit is a platform to recognise and nurture cricketing talents from Saurashtra. We are confident it will inspire this and next generations of cricketers from the region of Saurashtra & Kutch while delivering world-class Cricket to fans. Saurashtra Cricket Association is committed to the Game of Cricket. Saurashtra Pro T20 League will be feather in the cap of SCA and shall ignite passion of this format in remarkable cricketers of the Region. This is cricket in Saurashtra, elevated, he said. Were committed towards the cause of Cricket of Saurashtra & Kutch and are always trying to give the best possible to our players and fans. Saurashtra Pro T20 League will also provide an excellent opportunity for corporate houses to get involved and work closely with the Association to take Saurashtra Cricket to greater heights of success, he added. We are confident it will inspire this and next generations of cricketers from the region of Saurashtra & Kutch while delivering world-class Cricket to fans. Saurashtra Cricket Association is committed to the Game of Cricket. Saurashtra Pro T20 League will be feather in the cap of SCA and shall ignite passion of this format in remarkable cricketers of the Region. This is cricket in Saurashtra, elevated, he said. Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score Article Source: IANS
More than 60 illegal properties of habitual offenders demolished in Rajkot
In Rajkot, Gujarat, authorities demolished over 60 illegal constructions belonging to 38 habitual offenders involved in serious crimes. The joint operation by police, municipal corporation, and revenue officials targeted properties in Raiya Gam and Raiya Dhar areas.
More than 60 illegal properties of habitual offenders demolished in Rajkot
In Rajkot, Gujarat, authorities demolished over 60 illegal constructions belonging to 38 habitual offenders involved in serious crimes. The joint operation by police, municipal corporation, and revenue officials targeted properties in Raiya Gam and Raiya Dhar areas.
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Airlines asked to resume normal operations at 32 shut airports from May 15
NEW DELHI: Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu on Tuesday night expressed optimism that airlines would resume their normal operations to the 32 closed airports from May 15. He released a statement to this effect after holding a review meeting with top officials and representatives of all airlines in New Delhi. The Minister said, With the NOTAM (Notice to Airmen) ending on 15th May, I suggested that airlines resume their normal schedules from the 15th across all 32 airports for which the NOTAM was issued. All airlines responded positively to this suggestion. A Ministry source said, At present, partial operations are taking place. The full-fledged operations will resume from May 15. This was the outcome after the meeting held on Tuesday. The NOTAM to close 32 airports in the North and Western India upto May 15 (5.29 am) was issued by the Airports Authority of India (AAI) on May 9 as a precautionary step after the launch of Operation Sindoor on May 7 . A revised NOTAM by AAI said the airports would open for commercial operations from Monday (May 12) but leading airlines like Indigo and Air India had publicly stated they would not operate flights to specific airports on Monday and Tuesday (May 13). This was on account of unconfirmed reports of drone attacks by Pakistan at a few cities. Indigo operated a flight from Delhi to Amritsar but it had to turn back due to a sudden blackout imposed in Amritsar. Airport Closures and Flight Cancellations body { font-family: Arial, sans-serif; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 20px; } h2 { color: #d32f2f; /* A bold red color */ text-align: center; margin-bottom: 20px; } table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1); } th, td { border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 12px 15px; text-align: left; } th { background-color: #c62828; /* A deep red */ color: white; } tr:nth-child(even) { background-color: #f2f2f2; } tr:nth-child(odd) { background-color: #fafafa; } tr:hover { background-color: #f1f1f1; } .bold { font-weight: bold; } Airport Closures and Flight Cancellations Airport Location Status Ambala Haryana Closed Hindon UP Closed Naliya Gujarat Closed Sarsawa UP Closed Uttarlai Rajasthan Closed Srinagar Jammu & Kashmir Closed Awantipur Jammu & Kashmir Closed Jammu Jammu & Kashmir Closed Amritsar Punjab Closed Chandigarh Punjab Closed Ludhiana Punjab Closed Patiala Punjab Closed Bhatinda Punjab Closed Adampur Punjab Closed Halwara Punjab Closed Pathankot Punjab Closed Bhuntar Himachal Pradesh Closed Shimla Himachal Pradesh Closed Kangra-Gaggal Himachal Pradesh Closed Kishangarh Rajasthan Closed Thoise Ladakh Closed Leh Ladakh Closed Mundra Gujarat Closed Jamnagar Gujarat Closed Hirasar Gujarat Closed Porbandar Gujarat Closed Keshod Gujarat Closed Kandla Gujarat Closed Bhuj Gujarat Closed Jaisalmer Rajasthan Closed Jodhpur Rajasthan Closed Bikaner Rajasthan Closed Air India Announcement: In view of the latest developments and keeping your safety in mind, flights to and from Jammu, Leh, Jodhpur, Amritsar, Bhuj, Jamnagar, Chandigarh, and Rajkot are cancelled for Tuesday, 13th May. Indigo Announcement: All flights to and from Amritsar, Jammu, Leh, Rajkot, Srinagar, and Chandigarh are cancelled for Tuesday (May 13). Responses from other airlines are awaited.
Flights Connecting 6 Airports To Resume Progressively On Wed: IndiGo
New Delhi, May 13: IndiGo on Tuesday said scheduled flights from six airports, including Jammu and Amritsar, will progressively resume from Wednesday. On Monday, the airline had cancelled its flights to and from Jammu, Amritsar, Chandigarh, Leh, Srinagar and Rajkot for Tuesday. Scheduled operations to and from Jammu, Amritsar, Chandigarh, Leh, Srinagar & Rajkot will progressively resume from 14 May 2025. Each flight is being reinstated with meticulous coordination ensuring every journey is seamless, secure and on track, IndiGo [] The post Flights Connecting 6 Airports To Resume Progressively On Wed: IndiGo appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
AHMEDABAD: Gujarat government employees get relief as the ceasefire between India and Pakistan brings a return to normalcy. Following the May 10 truce, the revoked leave was officially reinstated. However, despite the easing of hostilities, flights to Bhuj and Rajkot were cancelled on Tuesday, with airlines citing continued security concerns. The airlines are actively monitoring developments and has pledged to keep passengers updated. Notably, drone activity was detected near the Kutch border last night, fueling continued vigilance. On May 12, eight airports in GujaratBhuj, Kandla, Keshod, Jamnagar, Naliya, Mundra, Hirasar (Rajkot), and Porbandarresumed operations after being shut down amid security concerns. However, just a day later, airlines reversed course. On May 13, flights to Rajkot were cancelled, followed by Air India's broader suspension of services to Bhuj, Jamnagar, and Rajkot. This wave of cancellations wasnt isolatedflights to key strategic locations like Jammu, Leh, Jodhpur, Amritsar, and Chandigarh were also grounded, signalling continued unease despite reopened runways. Air India, in its statement, said, In view of the latest developments and keeping your safety in mind, flights to and from Jammu, Leh, Jodhpur, Amritsar, Bhuj, Jamnagar, Chandigarh, and Rajkot are cancelled for Tuesday, 13th May. In light of the latest developments and with your safety as our utmost priority, flights to and from Jammu, Amritsar, Chandigarh, Leh, Srinagar, and Rajkot are cancelled for 13th May 2025. said Indigo in its statement Meanwhile, on the evening of May 12, Pakistan escalated tensions by deploying drones across multiple frontstargeting Gujarats Kutch district, Jammu & Kashmir, Punjabs Amritsar, Rajasthans Barmer, reportedly. This calculated provocation came despite ceasefire announcements, exposing persistent volatility
Flight disruptions continue amid India-Pak tensions
New Delhi: Air India and IndiGo have announced the cancellation of flights to and from several key cities near the India-Pakistan border for Tuesday. Air India confirmed the cancellation of two-way flight operations to and from Jammu, Leh, Jodhpur, Amritsar, Bhuj, Jamnagar, Chandigarh, and Rajkot. IndiGo similarly suspended services to and from Jammu, Amritsar, Chandigarh, 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 .
Air India, IndiGo announce flight cancellations to seven cities amid security concerns
IndiGo and Air India have suspended flight operations to multiple cities in northern and western India for May 13, citing precautionary airspace restrictions and heightened security measures amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan. Air India has cancelled round-trip flights to and from Jammu, Leh, Jodhpur, Amritsar, Bhuj, Jamnagar, Chandigarh, and Rajkot. Sharing the update on X (formerly Twitter), the airline stated, In view of the latest developments and keeping your safety in mind, flights to and from Jammu, Leh, Jodhpur, Amritsar, Bhuj, Jamnagar, Chandigarh, and Rajkot are cancelled for Tuesday, 13th May. We are monitoring the situation and will keep you updated. #TravelAdvisory In view of the latest developments and keeping your safety in mind, flights to and from Jammu, Leh, Jodhpur, Amritsar, Bhuj, Jamnagar, Chandigarh and Rajkot are cancelled for Tuesday, 13th May. We are monitoring the situation and will keep you updated. For more Air India (@airindia) May 12, 2025 IndiGo has also announced the cancellation of all flights to and from Srinagar, Jammu, Amritsar, Leh, Chandigarh, and Rajkot until 11:59 PM on Saturday. In a statement, IndiGo said, We understand how this may disrupt your travel plans and regret the inconvenience caused. Our teams are actively monitoring the situation and will promptly keep you informed of any further updates. #6ETravelUpdate pic.twitter.com/KnJYNZgOhF IndiGo (@IndiGo6E) May 12, 2025 On Monday evening, an IndiGo flight en route to Amritsar returned to Delhi after precautionary blackout measures were implemented in Amritsar. The Airports Authority of India had on Monday resumed operations at the 32 airports that were temporarily closed in the wake of the recent military standoff between India and Pakistan . The suspension of civil flight services, which began on May 9, affected several key airports in northern and western India, including Srinagar and Amritsar. The temporary closure was initiated following heightened tensions along the border, and flight operations remained suspended until May 15. Flight services resume at 32 key airports closed amid India-Pakistan tensions
Air India Announces Flight Cancellations at 8 Locations for Today
The airlines announced the cancellation of two-way flight operations to and from Jammu, Leh, Jodhpur, Amritsar, Bhuj, Jamnagar, Chandigarh and Rajkot for Tuesday
Air India, Indigo issue fresh travel advisory, cancel flight operations amid India-Pakistan tension
Air India and Indigo cancelled their flight operations to and from Jammu, Amritsar, Chandigarh, Rajkot and other locations for Tuesday (May 13, 2025) amid escalating India-Pakistan tension.
Air India Announces Flight Cancellations For Today Amid India-Pak Tensions
Air India on Tuesday announced the cancellation of two-way flight operations to and from Jammu, Leh, Jodhpur, Amritsar, Bhuj, Jamnagar, Chandigarh and Rajkot for Tuesday.
IndiGo Cancels Flights To Amritsar, 5 Other Cities For Today
IndiGo has cancelled its flights to and from Jammu, Amritsar, Chandigarh, Leh, Srinagar and Rajkot for May 13.
IndiGo DelhiAmritsar flight returns midway after sudden airport blackout
NEW DELHI: An IndiGo flight from Delhi to Amritsar abruptly turned back midway and returned to Delhi on Monday evening following the sudden imposition of a blackout at Amritsar airport. Flights to and from Amritsar had been non-operational since 7 May due to Operation Sindoor and were only cleared for travel on Monday. Sources in the Ministry of Civil Aviation confirmed to this newspaper that an IndiGo flight en route to Amritsar was forced to return to Delhi. Flight No. 6E 2045 had departed from Delhis Terminal 1D at 8:26 pm (a delayed departure by 16 minutes) and was scheduled to reach Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport in Amritsar approximately 50 minutes later. According to flight-tracking websites, after flying for around 30 minutes, the aircraft made a sharp U-turn and landed back in Delhi at 9:21 pm. Drone sighting in Punjab triggers blackouts; one surveillance drone shot down, Amritsar airport shut again It is understood that a blackout was suddenly reimposed in Amritsar around 9:00 pm by the local administration, prompting the flight to turn back. The aircraft in question was an Airbus A320neo. IndiGo has not yet disclosed the number of passengers on board, and a statement from the airline is awaited. Amritsar airport was among the 32 airports cleared by the Airports Authority of India on Monday to resume commercial operations. Flight 6E 2045 was one of the first commercial services scheduled to operate at the airport following the resumption. Normal flight operations continue to and from Jammu airport, Civil Aviation Ministry sources confirmed. A senior ministry official told reporters late on Monday night, All restrictions have been withdrawn for airports and air routes north of Delhi as of 10:50 pm. However, IndiGo issued a statement at 11:38 pm announcing that all its flights to and from Amritsar, Jammu, Leh, Rajkot, Srinagar, and Chandigarh have been cancelled for Tuesday, 13 May, citing operational reasons. In a related development, an Air Arabia flight from Delhi to Sharjah (Flight G9 466) was re-routed to avoid flying over Amritsar and Lahore, according to data from the flight-tracking website FlightAware. The aircraft eventually reached its destination 55 minutes behind schedule. Drones sighted, engaged by air defence system in J&Ks Samba
Gujarat airports reopen early after India-Pakistan ceasefire restores normalcy
AHMEDABAD: Amid India-Pakistan tensions, 32 airports, including 8 in Gujarat, were shut on May 10 but reopened early after a same-day ceasefire restored normalcy . According to sources, drones were spotted along the Kutch border around midnight on May 11, raising security concerns. The sightings were specifically reported in the Jakhau and Suthari areas. With clearance from the Airports Authority, operations resumed two days earlier than planned, allowing passenger flights to restart once bookings by private airlines commenced. Notably, Bhuj, Kandla, Keshod, Jamnagar, Naliya, Mundra, Hirasar (Rajkot), and Porbandar airports, which had fallen silent under security directives, are now fully operational. Jamnagar Airport, which had been shut down as a precaution, reopened on May 12 for regular operations. Tourist access resumed immediately, with daily flights set to operate as normal from hereon. In another sign of stabilisation, the government is also expected to take a key decision today regarding the reinstatement of cancelled holidays for state employees. By the night of May 11, normalcy had returned to Gujarats border districts. However, as a part of precautions, street lights remained switched off in Bhuj, Gandhidham, Anjar, and Bhachau. Despite the partial blackout, traffic and public life moved unhindered, with district officials confirming no blackout in Banaskantha, Jamnagar, and Kutch. In Nadabet, Banaskantha, daily routines continued without disruption, reflecting a broader return to calm. In another incident, cybercrime officials arrested a youth on May 12 in Bhuj for posting pro-Pakistan content on social media, underlining lingering tensions beneath the surface. 'War is not romantic, not your Bollywood movie': Ex-Army chief Naravane's message to those questioning ceasefire
BJP corporators WhatsApp post amid India-Pakistan tensions sparks political row in Gujarat
AHMEDABAD: Amid escalating India-Pakistan tensions, a BJP corporator from Rajkot, Gujarat, sparked controversy with a provocative message in the RAJKOT BJP WhatsApp group The post stating, This much war can be seen with 240 seats; to witness the full battle, 400 seats are needed... (See, this is new), left the 462-member group, which includes MLAs, corporators, and senior party leaders, in stunned silence. As the controversy escalated, Rajkot BJP scrambled to contain the damage on Monday, clarifying that Chetan Sureja had merely forwarded the message as a joke. Admitting his mistake, he apologised and promptly deleted the post. Amid growing political sensitivity, a sudden post by Chetan Sureja, BJP corporator from Ward No. 10, quickly snowballed into an internal embarrassment for Rajkot citys top BJP leadership. When contacted by local media to verify the origin of the post, BJP corporator Chetan Sureja said, I posted it just for fun. I had no other intention. The post is not originally mine; it was sent to me from Bangalore. I only forwarded it. I did add a few words myself, but most of the post came from somewhere else. The now-deleted Whatsapp post As soon as the post went viral in Gujarat, political tempers flared. The Congress launched a swift attack on the BJP. Speaking to local media, Rajkot City Congress president Atul Rajani said, There should be no politics at the cost of national interest. The BJP corporator who made the post must face the strictest action. If the BJP has even a shred of morality left, they must suspend him immediately. Amid the escalating controversy, the BJP rushed to issue a clarification. Rajkot City BJP president Madhav Dave told the media. I came to know about the post through news reports. Chetan Sureja has explained that he forwarded the image, thinking it was just humourous. He has admitted his mistake, apologised, and deleted the post. We have reported the matter to the state leadership. In sensitive times like these, such posts are unacceptable. However, Chetanbhai had no malicious intent, Dave said.
PM Modi and Army are giving befitting reply to Pakistan, says Eknath Shinde
Shinde said this after performing aarti at the ceremony of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj`s statue in Rajkot along with Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis
Devendra Fadnavis unveils 91-ft statue of Shivaji Maharaj
Maharashtra government inaugurated a 91-feet bronze statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj at Rajkot Fort, Malvan. CM Fadnavis asserted its resilience against adverse weather for a century, a crucial point after the previous statue collapsed within eight months of its unveiling by PM Modi in December 2023. The opposition alleged corruption in the initial statue's construction, making it an election issue.
91ft-tall Shivaji statue unveiled at Rajkot fort sans pomp & pageantry
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
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Border areas of Gujarat on high alert, Indian Army downs suspected Pakistani drone at Kutch
AHMEDABAD: A wave of tension gripped the Kutch border since early morning on Saturday as the Indian Army shot down a suspected Pakistani drone over an empty plot in East Kutch, scattering debris across the fields. Authorities are investigating whether the object was a drone or a missile, deepening concerns along the volatile frontier. Hours after the kutch village incident, three more drones were sighted near Sir Creek in Nights, escalating fears. The situation intensified the following evening, as a complete blackout was enforced across Kutch in Night, and fresh drone sightings were reported along the border on May 9. In the Lakhpat area, three drones were seen approaching Indian territory, detected by alert security agencies, with video footage of the sightings quickly circulating. Although the drones later vanished, additional movements were reported near another sector of the border, culminating around 11 p.m. when drones were again spotted near the northern edge of Kutch the very site where the earlier drone was shot down. Now on May 10, again drone shot down by Indian Army near Kutch border in the morning. Amid mounting anxiety, the Kutch Collector issued an urgent advisory via social media platform X, urging residents to stay indoors during the day, avoid unnecessary outings, and observe a voluntary blackout at night to enhance security measures. Following the initial drone strike, panic buying swept Kutch, forcing many shops to close early as residents rushed to stock up on essentials. With vegetable supplies heavily reliant on shipments from Ahmedabad, Rajkot, and northern Gujarat, the scramble for staples like onions, potatoes, tomatoes, and chilies surged, as fears of supply disruption loomed.
Centre issues NOTAM, closes at least 24 airports for civilian flights until May 15
Most of these airports are in north, west and central India and includes prominent airports such as Jammu, Srinagar, Leh, Chandigarh, Jodhpur, Jaisalmer and Rajkot
Centre extends closure of 24 airports for civilian flights till May 15
NEW DELHI: At least 24 airports in northern and western parts of the country, including Srinagar and Chandigarh, have been shut for civilian flights till May 15, sources said on Friday. Earlier, these airports were closed for civilian flights till May 10 in view of the military conflict between India and Pakistan. Airlines on Friday said that their flights have been cancelled due to the temporary closure of airports till May 15. The sources said at least 24 airports have been closed for civilian flights till 05:29 hours of May 15. The airports include Chandigarh, Srinagar, Amritsar, Ludhiana, Bhuntar, Kishengarh, Patiala, Shimla, Dharamsala, and Bathinda. Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Leh, Bikaner, Pathankot, Jammu, Jamnagar, and Bhuj are among the other airports that have been temporarily closed for civilian flights. Following a notification from aviation authorities on continued closure of multiple airports in India, Air India flights to and from the following stations -- Jammu, Srinagar, Leh, Jodhpur, Amritsar, Chandigarh, Bhuj, Jamnagar and Rajkot -- are being cancelled till 0529 hrs IST on 15 May, the airline said in a post on X. Air India also said customers holding valid tickets for travel during this period will be offered a one-time waiver on rescheduling charges or a full refund for cancellations. In a post on X, IndiGo said in accordance with the latest directives from the relevant authorities, all flights to and from 10 destinations will remain cancelled until 0529 hours on May 15 due to temporary airport closures. The airports are Srinagar, Jammu, Amritsar, Leh, Chandigarh, Dharamsala, Bikaner, Rajkot, Jodhpur and Kishangarh. These precautionary measures have been instituted with your safety and security as our highest priority, the airline said. The military conflict between India and Pakistan has intensified. Under Operation Sindoor, armed forces had carried out strikes on terror targets in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir on Wednesday in retaliation against the Pahalgam terror attack that had killed at least 26 people last month.
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Authorities put in place enhanced security measures at airports; operations normal
NEW DELHI: Enhanced security measures have been put in place at airports across the country, and some flights have been impacted, while airlines have advised passengers to reach airports well in advance before their scheduled flight departures. DIAL, the operator of the country's largest and busiest airport IGIA in the national capital, on Friday said operations are normal. Amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan , the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) has made secondary ladder point checking compulsory for all flights, banned visitors at terminal buildings of airports and enhanced overall security. Airline officials said flight operations are normal. With security being stepped up at the airports, airlines have asked passengers to reach the airport three hours before the departure of domestic flights in the wake of stepping up of checks and other security measures at the airports. Delhi airport operations remain normal. However, due to evolving airspace conditions and heightened security measures, some flight schedules and security processing timings may be impacted, DIAL said in a post on X. Passenger Advisory issued at 12:52 Hours #DelhiAirport #PassengerAdvisory #DELAdvisory pic.twitter.com/tN2wBcvZV7 Delhi Airport (@DelhiAirport) May 9, 2025 Mumbai airport operator MIAL, in a post on X said that in view of enhanced security measures, passengers may experience longer wait times at the airport. We recommend arriving well in advance to ensure a smooth travel experience, it added. In view of enhanced security measures, passengers may experience longer wait times at the airport. We recommend arriving well in advance to ensure a smooth travel experience. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. #CSMIA #MumbaiAirport #PassengerAdvisory pic.twitter.com/UsHaR4ezDq Mumbai Airport (@CSMIA_Official) May 9, 2025 Around 27 airports in various parts of the country are closed in the wake of Operation Sindoor , under which armed forces carried out strikes on terror targets in Pakistan and Pakistan Occupied Kashmir on Wednesday in retaliation for the Pahalgam terror attack that had killed at least 26 people last month. Due to the current situation, all flights to and from Srinagar, Jammu, Amritsar, Leh, Chandigarh, Dharamshala, Bikaner, Jodhpur, Kishangarh and Rajkot are cancelled until 2359 hrs till 10 May 2025, IndiGo said in a post on X. The airline is offering a change/ cancellation fee waiver for bookings made on or before May 8 for flights to and from these 10 airports. We are monitoring this closely and are in continuous coordination with all authorities, it said. #6ETravelAdvisory : Your safety is paramount. Flights to/from the following cities are cancelled until 2359 hrs on 10th May. We are here to help you travel with ease. Check flight status here https://t.co/ll3K8PwtRV . To rebook or claim a refund, visit https://t.co/51Q3oUe0lP . pic.twitter.com/v5BSdX3dDo IndiGo (@IndiGo6E) May 9, 2025 DIAL also advised passengers to be prepared for additional time at security checkpoints and cooperate with airline and security staff for smooth processing. Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL) operates the Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA). On Thursday, at least 90 flights to and from the Delhi airport were cancelled. In view of the recent attack in Pahalgam and subsequent surcharged security scenario, it is necessary to enhance security measures at all the civil aviation installations like airports, airstrips, airfields, air force stations, helipads, flying schools, aviation training institutes so that no untoward incident takes place in the country, BCAS said in an advisory on Thursday. Delhi airport sees cancellation of 138 domestic, international flights on Friday As part of stepping up security arrangements, the agency has made Secondary Ladder Point Checking (SLPC) compulsory for all flights at all airports. Generally, it refers to checking passengers and their hand baggage just before boarding a flight. This is in addition to the primary security checks. Besides, the entry of visitors to the terminal building of the airports and the sale of visitor entry tickets have been banned. Meanwhile, Mumbai Air Traffic Control (ATC) has experienced a surge in traffic, after international flights were rerouted due to the closure of Pakistani airspace since last month. Apart from handling Europe, North and South America-bound flights originating from Mumbai, the ATC is now also handling aircraft flying towards these regions from Northern India, according to sources.
Pak turbulence in Indian airspace, flights most hit
Amid heightened security concerns, Indias booming aviation sector has been hit. Closure of 30 airports across several states has left hundreds of flights cancelled and thousands of travellers stranded or scrambling for alternatives. S Lalitha takes a look at the situation: What triggered disruption? It stems from the closure of operations at several civilian airports many of which double as military airfields after India conducted precision strikes in Pakistan and PoK on May 7 and 8. India suspended operations at critical airports in the North, Northwest, and Central regions of the country. Affected airports The closure impacts airports in J&K, Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Punjab, and Delhi-NCR. Notable ones include: J&K & Ladakh: Leh, Thoise, Srinagar, Jammu Punjab: Amritsar, Pathankot, Ludhiana, Patiala, Bathinda, Halwara HP: Dharamshala, Shimla, Bhuntar, Gaggal Rajasthan: Jodhpur, Jaisalmer, Kishangarh, Bikaner Gujarat: Bhuj, Jamnagar, Rajkot, Porbandar, Mundra, Kandla, Keshod Others: Hindon (Delhi NCR), Gwalior (MP) and Chandigarh Airlines response Major airlines have rolled out cancellations and passengers holding valid tickets have been offered full refunds: IndiGo: Suspended 165 daily flights, including those from Amritsar, Bikaner, Chandigarh, Gwalior, Jammu, Jodhpur, Leh, and Srinagar Air India: Cancelled flights to and from Jammu, Srinagar, Leh, Jodhpur, Amritsar, Bhuj, Jamnagar, Chandigarh, and Rajkot SpiceJet: Stopped operations in Leh, Srinagar, Jammu, Dharamshala, Kandla, and Amritsar Akasa Air: Cancelled flights from Srinagar Impact on flyers Travellers are experiencing severe stress due to cancellations, particularly those with connecting flights. Social media platforms of airlines have been flooded with distress calls. Whats next? Airlines and airport authorities are monitoring developments, but flyers should be prepared for ongoing disruptions beyond May 10.
Operation Sindoor: 250 flights cancelled, 16 airports shut for now
NEW DELHI: Hours after India conducted precision strikes on terrorist infrastructure in PoK and Pakistan, at least 250 flights to and from Delhi airport were cancelled on Wednesday. Ten minutes after the strike concluded, the flight tracking platform Flightradar24 released images showing most flights diverting out of Pakistani airspace. An airport source said that 16 airports in India, spread across the five states of J&K, Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Punjab, were closed for civilian operations. The source said, As of now, we have been told the closure is indefinite and further opening dates will be notified later. Air India subsequently announced that two international flights to the Amritsar International Airport, one from Birmingham and another from Gatwick, were being diverted to Delhi. In a statement, it added that Air India has cancelled all its flights to and from the following stations Jammu, Srinagar, Leh, Jodhpur, Amritsar, Bhuj, Jamnagar, Chandigarh, and Rajkot until May 10. Indigo said, Due to government notification on airspace restrictions, over 165 IndiGo flights from multiple airports (Amritsar, Bikaner, Chandigarh, Dharamshala, Gwalior, Jammu, Jodhpur, Kishangarh, Leh, Rajkot, and Srinagar) are cancelled until 5.29 am on 10 May 2025. Spicejet also announced the cancellation of its flights to and from Leh, Srinagar, Jammu, Dharmashala, Kandla and Amritsar for the same deadline. At the same time, Akasa Air cancelled its flights to and from Srinagar. A Thai Airways flight from Frankfurt to Bangkok (TG-921) was diverted to Dubai.
21 airports in northern parts of India shut until May 9
The airports impacted include those at Jammu and Srinagar in J&K and Leh; Amritsar and Chandigarh airports in Punjab; Dharamshala in Himachal Pradesh; Jodhpur, Bikaner and Kishangarh in Rajasthan; Bhuj, Jamnagar, Rajkot in Gujarat; Hindon in Uttar Pradesh and Gwalior in Madhya Pradesh
Gujarat on high alert as India-Pakistan tensions escalate; four airports shut, security tightened
AHMEDABAD: Gujarat was thrust into high alert following Indias air strike on Pakistan, triggering sweeping security measures and major disruptions across the state. In a decisive move, Rajkot International Airport was ordered shut for three days, while operations at Bhuj, Keshod, Kandla, and Jamnagar airports were suspended to fortify security near sensitive zones. Ripple effects spread quickly, and Ahmedabad Airport cancelled all outbound flights to Bhuj, Jamnagar, and Rajkot, tightening the noose on regional air traffic. Ground security intensified sharply as border areas witnessed ramped-up checks by security forces, adding to the tense atmosphere. At Keshod Airport, authorities extended the shutdown until May 10, halting the three weekly flights that typically serviced the region, and clearing the runway exclusively for Navy and Air Force operations. Bhuj and Kandla airports followed suit, announcing a complete closure for the next three days; notably, Bhuj Airport shuttered first, soon prompting Kandlas suspension as a precautionary step. National carriers scrambled to respond: Air India announced on X that it was cancelling flights to and from Jammu, Srinagar, Leh, Jodhpur, Amritsar, Bhuj, Jamnagar, Chandigarh, and Rajkot until 5:29 PM on May 10, offering passengers a one-time rescheduling waiver or full refunds. Local authorities confirmed the turmoil, the Bhuj Airport spokesperson revealed that all eight daily flights, including two to Mumbai, one to Delhi, and one to Ahmedabad, were axed. Meanwhile, although Kandla airport remained open initially, it too eventually ceased operations. The domino effect reached Rajkot, where all 11 daily flights operated by IndiGo and Air India were cancelled on May 7, stranding more than 3,200 passengers1,500 incoming and 1,700 outgoingcausing widespread travel chaos. The cancellations hit routes to Mumbai, Delhi, Pune, Hyderabad, and Bangalore, paralysing regional connectivity. Heightened vigilance extended to the coastline as well, with the SOG Marine Police and Marine Task Force Commandos intensifying boat patrols and security sweeps along Jamnagars coastal belt. Amid the growing disruption, Ahmedabad Airport issued an urgent advisory, warning passengers of potential flight delays and cancellations, and urging them to verify flight statuses before heading to the airport.
Over 200 flights cancelled; 18 airports temporarily closed following Operation Sindoor
NEW DELHI: More than 200 flights have been cancelled and at least 18 airports, including Srinagar, have been temporarily shut for operations amid restrictions in the wake of the armed forces launching missile attacks on terror targets in Pakistan on Wednesday morning. Air India, IndiGo, SpiceJet, Air India Express, Akasa Air, and a few foreign airlines have cancelled their services to and from various airports. Sources said that at least 18 airports in the northern and western parts of the country have been temporarily shut. These airports include Srinagar, Leh, Jammu, Amritsar, Pathankot, Chandigarh, Jodhpur, Jaisalmer, Shimla, Dharamshala and Jamnagar, they added. According to one of the sources, more than 200 flights to and from various airports have been cancelled by airlines. IndiGo said it has cancelled more than 165 flights from various domestic airports, including Amritsar and Srinagar, till early morning of May 10 due to airspace restrictions. Air India flights to and from the following stations, Jammu, Srinagar, Leh, Jodhpur, Amritsar, Bhuj, Jamnagar, Chandigarh, and Rajkot, are being cancelled till 0529 hrs IST on 10 May following a notification from aviation authorities on the closure of these airports, the airline said. #6ETravelAdvisory : Following aviation directives, flights to/from these cities remain cancelled until 10 May, 0529 hrs. Please check your flight status here https://t.co/ll3K8PwtRV . For rebooking or refunds, visit https://t.co/51Q3oUe0lP . We are heretosupportyou! pic.twitter.com/sLHHzIZ99w IndiGo (@IndiGo6E) May 7, 2025 In a post on X, the airline also said passengers holding valid tickets for travel during this period will be offered a one-time waiver on rescheduling charges or a full refund for cancellations. Due to government notification on airspace restrictions, over 165 IndiGo flights from multiple airports (Amritsar, Bikaner, Chandigarh, Dharamshala, Gwalior, Jammu, Jodhpur, Kishangarh, Leh, Rajkot, and Srinagar) are cancelled until 0529 hrs. IST of 10 May 2025, IndiGo said in a statement. The airline also said that passengers whose flights are affected can reschedule the booking on the next available flight or opt to cancel their bookings at no additional cost, and a full refund will be processed. IndiGo operates around 2,200 flights daily. In an update on X, SpiceJet said airports in parts of northern India, including Dharamshala, Leh, Jammu, Srinagar, and Amritsar are closed until further notice. Departures, arrivals, and consequential flights may be impacted. The affected passengers can opt for a full refund or an alternate flight as per availability, it added. At least 35 flights to and from the Delhi airport, the country's largest and busiest airport, have been cancelled since 12 am, one of the sources said. The source said that 23 domestic departures and eight arrivals were cancelled. Pakistan closes airspace for 48 hrs after India's Operation Sindoor Besides, four international departures were cancelled. Foreign carriers, including American Airlines, cancelled some of their services from the Delhi airport. Due to notification from the airport authorities, flights to and from Amritsar, Gwalior, Jammu, Srinagar and Hindon are cancelled till 05. 30 hrs on 10th May 2025. Important Travel Update: Due to ongoing situation, our flights to and from Leh, Srinagar, Jammu, Kangra, Kandla & Amritsar are cancelled for 7th May25. Please visit our website or log into our mobile app to check your flight status before leaving for airport. #flyspicejet pic.twitter.com/0WyF6PSDw4 SpiceJet (@flyspicejet) May 7, 2025 Akasa Air, in a post on X, said that due to the prevailing situation in the region, all its flights to and from Srinagar have been cancelled. Regional carrier Star Air said its flights to/from Nanded, Hindon, Adampur, Kishangarh and Bhuj stand cancelled for the day. Kindly note, due to changing airspace conditions some flights have been impacted at Delhi Airport, DIAL said in a post on X. Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL) operates the Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA). Meanwhile, Qatar Airways, in a post on X, said it has temporarily suspended flights to Pakistan due to Pakistani airspace closure. In retaliation against the Pahalgam terror attack, Indian armed forces, under Operation Sindoor, on early Wednesday, carried out missile strikes on nine terror targets in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir, including the Jaish-e-Mohammad stronghold of Bahawalpur and Lashkar-e-Taiba's base in Muridke. LIVE | Operation Sindoor: India says 'exercised right to dismantle terror'; NSA Doval briefs global counterparts
Operation Sindoor: Airports in North India to remain closed for 72 hours, check complete list here
Following air strikes by the Indian Armed Forces, authorities closed Rajkot and Bhuj airports in Gujarat to civilian aircraft on Wednesday morning, while keeping them open for military use.
One killed, nine injured as unidentified aircraft crashes in village near Punjab's Bathinda
CHANDIGARH: One civilian killed and nine others injured as an unidentified aircraft caught fire and crashed in Aklian Kalan village of Bathinda district in Punjab. The deceased has been identified as Govind a farm labourer hailing from Charkhi Dadri in Haryana, sources said. The aircraft crashed around 2 am in harvested wheat fields, approximately 500 meters from the nearest residential area. There was no information about the pilot till this report was filed. After the crash, public approached the burning wreckage and discovered Govind and the other injured. As per eyewitnesses, several farm labourers were at the local grain market late Tuesday night when they noticed an aircraft flying unusually low. The eyewitnesses further added that they woke up to the loud sound of a crashing aircraft, which immediately caught fire. As aircraft was spotted which was in flames people rushed to rescue the pilots. As the villagers were rushing towards the plane, it exploded and several of them were hurt, said a local. Defence personnel and police teams cordoned off the crash site and fire tenders plunged into action at the scene. The district administration is tight-lipped about the identity of the plane stating that any comment on the incident will be issued only by the defence authorities. Senior officials of the district administration reached the crash site and also police have been stationed at the hospital. The injured Govind was immediately rushed to the public health centre in Goniana, where he was declared dead on arrival. While the other injured were taken to Shaheed Bhai Mani Singh Civil Hospital, from where at least one was referred to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Bathinda. Meanwhile all schools will remain closed in five border districts of Ferozepur, Fazilka, Gurdaspur, Amritsar and Pathankot of the state in the wake of tension between India and Pakistan. The Ferozepur Deputy Commissioner had issued an order that all schools in the district will remain closed on Wednesday. In Pathankot, all schools will remain shut for 72 hours. Meanwhile the flight operations from Chandigarh, Amritsar and Dharamsala airports suspended. Further, Air India announced that all flights to and from Jammu, Srinagar, Leh, Jodhpur, Amritsar, Bhuj, Chandigarh, Jamnagar and Rajkot have been cancelled for May 7 till 12 noon, pending updates from authorities. Ministry of Home Affairs, bureau of immigration closes Kartarpur Corridor till further orders. 150 pilgrims , who had gathered at the Integrated check post today morning , were asked to return home after being made to wait for 90 minutes. In retaliation for the Pahalgam terror attack , Indian armed forces early Wednesday carried out missile strikes on nine terror targets in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir, including the Jaish-e-Mohammad stronghold of Bahawalpur and Lashkar-e-Taiba's base in Muridke. The military strikes were carried out under 'Operation Sindoor', two weeks after the massacre of 26 civilians at Pahalgam of Jammu and Kashmir.
Indian airlines cancel flights to and from various cities
NEW DELHI: Indian airlines have cancelled their flights to and from various cities, including Jammu and Srinagar, amid airspace restrictions in the wake of Indian armed forces carrying out missile strikes on terror targets in Pakistan. Air India said that in view of the prevailing situation, the airline has cancelled all its flights to and from Jammu, Srinagar, Leh, Jodhpur, Amritsar, Bhuj, Jamnagar, Chandigarh and Rajkot till noon. Two international flights en route to Amritsar are being diverted to Delhi. We regret the inconvenience caused due to this unforeseen disruption, the airline said in a post on X. 3 civilians killed in indiscriminate firing by Pakistan army across LoC, IB According to SpiceJet, due to the ongoing situation, airports in parts of northern India, including Dharamshala (DHM), Leh (IXL), Jammu (IXJ), Srinagar (SXR), and Amritsar (ATQ), are closed until further notice. Departures, arrivals, and consequential flights may be impacted, the airline said in a post on X. IndiGo said that due to changing airspace conditions in the region, flights to and from Srinagar, Jammu, Amritsar, Leh, Chandigarh and Dharamshala are impacted. Indian armed forces early Wednesday carried out missile strikes on nine terror targets in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, including Jaish-e-Mohamad stronghold of Bahawalpur and Lashkar-e-Taiba's base Muridke.
Operation Sindoor: Indian Airlines Cancel Flights To And From Various Cities
New Delhi, May 7: Indian airlines have cancelled their flights to and from various cities, including Jammu and Srinagar, amid airspace restrictions in the wake of Indian armed forces carrying out missile strikes on terror targets in Pakistan. Air India said that in view of the prevailing situation, the airline has cancelled all its flights to and from Jammu, Srinagar, Leh, Jodhpur, Amritsar, Bhuj, Jamnagar, Chandigarh and Rajkot till noon. Two international flights en route to Amritsar are being diverted [] The post Operation Sindoor: Indian Airlines Cancel Flights To And From Various Cities appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
RNSB Apprentice Recruitment 2025 - Apply Online
The Rajkot Nagarik Sahakari Bank (RNSB) has released an official notification for the recruitment of Apprentice posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the official RNSB website. The last date to submit the application form is 12-05-2025.
AHMEDABAD: Blowing the lid off a decades-old illegal stay racket, Rajkot police on Saturday arrested three Pakistanis and six more Bangladeshis living unlawfully in the district. Investigations revealed that the Pakistanis had crossed into India over 25 years ago and overstayed their visas. They remained under the radar until the Rajkot Rural LCB team swooped in and nabbed them. They are now under intense interrogation to unearth deeper links. Rajkot Range IG Ashok Kumar Yadav told The New Indian Express , In line with the state governments directives, we, along with the Rajkot district police, Rural SOG, and LCB teams, initiated extensive investigations across the region. Acting on a specific tip-off, the Rajkot Rural LCB team focused on Lodhika taluka, where Pakistani nationals were suspected of living unlawfully. Sweeping into the area, police discovered a family without any valid Indian documents no election card, no Aadhaar, nothing to prove legal residency. Intense questioning soon revealed their true identity: Pakistani citizens who had crossed into Rajkot over two decades ago and never returned. As the shocking details surfaced, the police detained the family. The three Pakistani nationals arrested from Rajkot have been identified as Rizwanaben Munafbhai Tatariya, 50, her son Zeeshan Munafbhai Tatariya, 29, and her other minor son. During interrogation, Rizwanaben confessed that she was born in Karachi in 1975 and married Munafbhai in 1992. Munafbhai slipped into India in 1994, and five years later, in 1999, Rizwanaben and their son Zeeshan followed on a joint Pakistani passport but when the time came to return, they chose to vanish into Rajkots Lodhika taluka instead. The family's roots deepened when Zeeshan, despite being a Pakistani national, married an Indian woman in 2021, further complicating the legal tangle. Their union led to the birth of a son in 2022, who is now two years old. Expanding their crackdown, Rajkot police also carried out raids across areas like Bhagwatipara, Morbi Road, Ramnathpara and Jungleshwar, where six more illegal residents were unmasked as Bangladeshi nationals. With these arrests, the number of Bangladeshis held in Rajkot has now surged to 21, widening the scope of the investigation. The detained Bangladeshis are currently under intense questioning. Authorities have made it clear that once their foreign citizenship is formally confirmed through interrogation, swift action will follow to deport them back to Bangladesh.
RMC Jr Clerk, Fire Operator, Garden Assistant & Other Recruitment 2024 - Apply Online for 219 Posts
Rajkot Muncipal Corporation (RMC) has Recruits 219 Jr Clerk, Fire Operator, Garden Assistant & Other Posts. Candidates with 10th, Diploma, Degree Relevant Discipline) can Apply Online from 21-12-2023 to 10-01-2024.
RMC Junior Clerk Admit Card 2025 OUT rmc.gov.in
Rajkot Municipal Corporation has officially released the RMC Junior Clerk Admit Card 2025. Candidates who have applied for the Junior Clerk Exam can now download their admit card from the official website rmc.gov.in.
Bottle Thrown From Train Kills 14-Year-Old Boy In Rajkot, Probe Leads To Loco Pilot
In Rajkot, 14-year-old Badal Singh Godthakar died after being hit by a water bottle thrown from a moving train. Assistant loco pilot Shivram Gurjar has been arrested for negligence
Rajkot Police Book 2 Influencers For Promoting Online Gambling
Rajkot City Cyber Crime filed a case against influencers Dharmika Vaghani and Deep Goswami under the Gambling Act for promoting online gambling on Instagram
Woman Teacher Charged For Assaulting Girl, Causing Injury To Private Parts In Gujarat
A female teacher in Gujarat's Rajkot city was booked for allegedly assaulting a 4-year-old schoolgirl and inflicting injuries on her private parts, a senior police official said on Saturday.
Letter from anonymous 'BJP and RSS worker' attacks Gujarat MLA, alleges corruption
AHMEDABAD: A viral anonymous letter bomb alleging corruption against the MLA of Upleta in Rajkot has once again ignited controversy in BJP politics. This entire incident appears to be a vivid example of internal groupism and dissatisfaction within the BJP. The allegations made in the viral letter against Mahendra Padalia include claims of collecting money from contractors, taking bribes from government officials, corruption in the municipality, and even accusations that his associate is involved in adultery. MLA Padalia has dismissed the letter as an act of jealousy and malice, and has requested the district police chief to take action. His statement makes it clear that although the source of the letter remains unknown, there is a dissatisfied faction within the party attempting to raise their voice secretly. Padalia has released a video stating that similar anonymous letters with accusations went viral during the municipality period as well. False allegations have been made against me, and I have submitted a representation to the SP with a copy of the letter requesting action against the person who made it viral, he said. The question that arises in the wake of the anonymous letter is whether these are merely weapons of political revenge or if there is some truth hidden in them. This letter containing serious allegations against Dhoraji-Upleta MLA and former Vice-Chancellor of Saurashtra University, Dr. Mahendra Padalia, is reportedly being sent to many people by post. According to the allegations in the letter, BJP MLA Padalia collects Rs 2,000 - 3,000 from contractors, and also allegedly takes bribes from officials including PGVCL engineers and the Mamlatdar. Additionally, serious accusations claim that significant corruption occurred in the municipality during the administrator's rule, and that one of his close associates is involved in adultery. The letter ends with From: BJP and RSS worker and claims that copies have been sent to the BJP leadership in Delhi and Gujarat state.
4 killed as Municipal Corporation's electric bus rams vehicles at traffic signal in Gujarat's Rajkot
Rajkot: An electric bus operated for Rajkot Municipal Corporation rammed into several vehicles as it was passing a traffic signal here on Wednesday morning, resulting in the death of four persons and injuries to four others, police said. Closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage showed the bus failed to stop at the signal near Indira Circle on the city's 150-feet ring road around 10 a.m. It ploughed through at least two four-wheelers and six two-wheelers before halting at a distance from the impact site. Four people two men and two women lost their lives after being run over by the bus, which knocked down several two-wheelers, while four persons were injured, said Gandhigram police station inspector Sejal Meghani. Among the injured is a seven-year-old boy, the youngest victim of the incident. The driver, identified as Shishupalsinh Rana, sustained injuries and is currently hospitalised, police said. The crash triggered public outrage, resulting in vandalising the bus by an irate mob, prompting police to resort to a baton charge to disperse the crowd. The bus belongs to the RMC but was being operated by a private agency, the civic body stated. The Rajkot Municipal Corporation announced a compensation of Rs 15 lakh each for the next of kin of each deceased and Rs 2 lakh for those injured. A case has been registered at Gandhigram police station. The bus has been sent for mechanical testing under the supervision of the Regional Transport Office (RTO), said Rajkots DCP (Zone 2), Jagdish Bangarwa. The drivers blood sample has also been collected to determine if he was under the influence of alcohol or drugs, he said. CCTV footage shows the bus speeding through the signal without stopping. It appears either the driver didnt apply the brakes or there was a brake failure. The exact cause will be confirmed after the investigation, Bangarwa added. The RMC has terminated the services of the bus driver with immediate effect and assured strict action against the concerned private agency responsible for operating the bus after the investigation is completed. The deceased individuals are identified as RMC employee Raju Gida (35), Sangeeta Chaudhary (40), Chinmay Bhatt (25) and Kiran Kakkar (56).
3 killed as civic bus rams into vehicles, pedestrians in Rajkot
Electric city bus ploughs through traffic at busy signal; mob vandalises vehicle, police use force to control crowd
Three killed as civic body operated bus rams into vehicles, pedestrians at traffic signal in Rajkot
RAJKOT: A speeding bus operated by the local municipal corporation rammed into several vehicles and pedestrians at a traffic signal in Gujarat's Rajkot city on Wednesday morning, leaving three persons dead and two others injured, police said. Closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage showed the electric bus hitting vehicles, including two-wheelers and cars, at the busy traffic signal. An electric city bus operated by the Rajkot Municipal Corporation (RMC) caused an accident, leaving three dead and two others injured at a traffic signal. The bus hit several vehicles, including two-wheelers and four-wheelers, as well as pedestrians, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Zone -2), Jagdish Bhangarva said. The accident occurred at Indira Circle at around 10 am, Gandhigram police station inspector Sejal Meghani said. An irate mob vandalised the civic bus after it halted at some distance away from the accident spot. Police resorted to baton charge to disperse the crowd, officials said. The bus driver was detained and further probe was underway, they said.
No one is alone in India: PM Modi to divyang man whose daughter got treatment under PM-JAY
A divyang (specially-abled) man from Rajkot, Vipul Pitroda, experienced a heartwarming moment when Prime Minister Narendra Modi personally responded to a letter he had written, expressing gratitude for the life-saving treatment his daughter received under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY).
Gujarat High Court Stays 20-Year Rape Sentence In POCSO Case Over DNA, Age Discrepancies
The Gujarat HC stayed the 20-year sentence handed down to Madhav Daya Vaghela, a resident of Bhayavadar in Rajkot district, who had been found guilty of raping a 14-year-old girl.
Meet Rajkot artisan, crafts 75-meter-long turban for PM Modi that weighs 25 kg, worth Rs...
Rajkot artisan Sanjaybhai Jethwa crafts a 25 kg symbolic turban using 75 meters of cloth to honour PM Narendra Modi's 75th birthday and decade-long leadership.
Gujarat shuts 54 government primary schools across 33 districts as student numbers plunge
AHMEDABAD: The Gujarat government informed the Assembly on February 25, 2025, that 54 government primary schools across 33 districts had been shut down in the past two years due to plummeting student enrollment. The disclosure, made by Primary, Secondary, and Adult Education Minister, came in response to a question by Congress MLA Kirit Patel (Patan), exposing a deepening education crisis in the state. Schools Vanishing Across Districts Devbhoomi Dwarka led the shutdowns with nine closures, followed by Aravalli (7), Amreli (6), and Porbandar (6)each grappling with a sharp decline in student numbers. Junagadh recorded four closures, while Chhota Udepur, Kutch, and Rajkot saw three schools shut down each, signaling the widespread impact. Kheda, Jamnagar, and Navsari followed with two closures per district, further tightening the noose on struggling institutions. The crisis didnt spare Bhavnagar, Dang, Gir Somnath, Mahesana, Panchmahal, Surat, and Surendranagar, each losing one primary school, underscoring a grim picture of shrinking educational access. Single-Classroom Schools and Crumbling Infrastructure Beyond school closures, infrastructure woes continue to haunt Gujarats education system. In February 2024, the government admitted in the Assembly that 341 primary schools were operating with just one room, responding to a query from Congress MLA Shailesh Parmar. Justifying the appalling conditions, officials blamed low student and teacher numbers, arguing that fewer classrooms were necessary. However, the situation is exacerbated by the demolition of dilapidated rooms, with authorities citing a lack of available land as the reason new classrooms cannot be built, leaving students crammed into single-room facilities with no solution in sight. 1,606 Schools Run with Just One Teacher In another shocking disclosure on February 12, 2024, the Gujarat government admitted in the Assembly that 1,606 of the state's 32,000 government primary schools were running with only one teacher handling all students from Classes 1 to 8. The staggering figure highlights a severe staffing crisis in Gujarats education system, where thousands of students struggle for basic instruction in understaffed schools. Playgrounds Vanishing, Holistic Development at Risk The infrastructure crisis doesnt stop at classrooms. The government further revealed that 5,012 government primary schools across Gujarat lack a playground, depriving students of crucial recreational space. The situation in secondary and higher secondary schools is equally alarming, with 78 government, 315 grant-in-aid, and 255 private institutions operating without playgrounds, despite Gujarat housing around 12,700 such schools. Even private institutions are not spared, as 37 grant-in-aid and 509 private primary schools also lack on-campus playgrounds, highlighting a systemic neglect of student development. With shrinking school infrastructure, collapsing student enrollment, and teacher shortages, Gujarats education sector is facing one of its most severe crises in recent history.
Gujarat launches demolition drive against illegal properties linked to criminal elements
AHMEDABAD: Despite Supreme Court guidelines requiring local administrations to issue notices before demolishing encroachments , Gujarat authorities have intensified their crackdown on illegal properties linked to criminal elements. Following a surge in public violence, vandalism, and intimidationseveral incidents of which have been captured on video, the state government has launched a major drive targeting offenders involved in bootlegging, gambling, and other crimes. Police have compiled a statewide list of 7,612 offenders, including 3,264 bootleggers, 516 gamblers, and 2,149 individuals accused of harassing women in public. Authorities have begun inspecting properties linked to these individuals to identify unauthorised constructions. Today, bulldozer operations were carried out in Ahmedabad and other districts as part of this campaign. The state police chief has called an urgent meeting, where major decisions regarding the drive are expected. In Ahmedabads Dariyapur area, officials demolished an illegally constructed shed on the third floor of the Manpasand Gymkhana Club. The municipal corporation had issued a notice earlier, but the lack of police protection had delayed action. With adequate security, the structure was removed on Thursday. In Vadodara, police identified 825 offenders, including 377 bootleggers, 211 property offenders, 153 accused of violent crimes, 64 gamblers, and 19 other criminals. Officials demolished four huts belonging to bootlegger Dharmendra alias Shambhu near Tarsali Bypass and sealed two houses owned by bootlegger Vipul Panchal in Ghagharetiya village. Surat police have prepared a list of 1,400 offenders, with 350 classified as hardcore criminals. In Rajkot, a list of 756 accused has been submitted to the municipal corporations town planning branch for illegal construction verification. The bulldozer campaign against criminal elements is expected to continue across Gujarat in the coming days as authorities push to curb lawlessness.
Punctuality on track as Vaishnaw tears into Opposition
NEW DELHI: Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Tuesday dismissed Opposition allegations regarding train punctuality, informing the Lok Sabha that 32 railway divisions have achieved over 90% punctuality while 17 out of 68 divisions maintain more than 80% punctuality. The Bhavnagar rail division under Western Railway holds the top position for punctuality, maintaining a rate of over 99.6%. Following closely are the Madurai division at 99.2%, Ratlam at 98.9%, Bikaner at 98.1%, Sealdah at 98%, Rajkot at 97.7%, Ajmer at 97.1%, and Jodhpur at 96.1%. Other divisions among the 32 that have surpassed 90% punctuality include Kota and Guntur, both with 95.7%, Ahmedabad at 95.1%, Bangalore and Alipur Duar at 94.4%, Guntakal at 94.3%, Mumbai Central at 92.9%, and Trivandrum at 91.3%, among others. The Vijayawada rail division, with 89.5% punctuality, leads the 17 divisions that have achieved over 80% punctuality. It is followed by Firozpur division at 89.2%, Sonpur at 88.6%, Agra at 88.3%, Rangiya at 88.3%, Malda at 88.1%, Nagpur at 87.8%, Ranchi at 87.7%, Bhusaval at 87.4%, and Samastipur at 86.7%. He said over 13,000 passenger trains are currently in operation, including 4,111 mail and express trains, 3,313 passenger trains, and 5,774 suburban trains. Vaishnaw stated 17,330 trains were operated during the Mahakumbh period. Additionally, 1,107 special trains were arranged to accommodate the Holi rush. The number of Holi special trains has consistently increased, from 604 in 2023-24 to 1,107 in 2024-25.
3 delivery men killed in blaze at Rajkot building sans fire NOC for 10 years
Three delivery men died in a Rajkot building fire caused by a suspected electrical short circuit. The 12-storey Atlantis building had failed to renew its fire safety NOC for a decade. Despite notices from the municipal corporation, no action was taken, raising concerns over fire safety enforcement.
3 dead, 1 injured in Atlantis building fire in Gujarats Rajkot
The official said that prima facie, the blaze erupted after a short circuit in the building
80-Year-Old Man Shoots Son Dead Over Remarriage Dispute in Rajkot
Widower wanted to remarry, but family opposed; son shot dead in anger
Son Objects To Second Marriage, 76-Year-Old Man Shoots Him In Gujarat
A shocking crime unfolded in Gujarat's Rajkot district where a 76-year-old man shot dead his son after a dispute over his second marriage.
Rajasthan MP demands CBI probe into youth's mysterious death; Gujarat Ex-MLA in spotlight
AHMEDABAD: Gujarats Gondal is back in the spotlight as former BJP MLA Jayrajsinh Jadeja finds himself entangled in yet another controversy. The mysterious death of a Rajasthani youth in Rajkots Gondal has now escalated to the national stage. Rajasthan MP Hanuman Beniwal has intensified the heat, firing off a tweet demanding a CBI probe and alleging murder. Beniwal in-directly named BJPs ex MLA and his family in the case, calling for an immediate FIR. The political storm is gaining momentum. Tensions have flared in Gondal after the body of a missing youth was found near Targhadiya, igniting serious allegations against former BJP MLA Jayrajsinh Jadejas son, Ganesh Jadeja. A written complaint to the SP by Ratanlal Shankarlal Jat directly accused Ganesh and his men of assaulting Rajkumar Jat and his father. Rajkumar, a UPSC aspirant, vanished after allegedly being beaten, with no trace found for seven days. His father, in a separate complaint, claimed he too was attacked by men linked to the former MLA. My worst fear has come true, said Ratanlal Shankarlal Jat, father of the deceased youth, as he demanded justice. I dont know what exactly happened to my son, but ever since this incident, I have been saying the same thingwe want justice. Having lived in Gondal for 30 years, Jat expressed shock at the tragedy. This has never happened before. I strongly suspect my son was murdered. Whatever the truth is, we just want justice. Rajkot Rural Police have officially addressed the discovery of Rajkumar Jats body, citing CCTV and social media investigations. Footage from March 2, 2025, shows a fight between Rajkumar and his father at night. By 2 AM on March 3, Rajkumar left home, the police stated. Tracking his movements, authorities revealed, He reached Ramdham Ashram that evening and left around 2 AM on March 4. At around 3 PM on March 4, 2025, an unidentified man, approximately 30-35 years old, was found critically injured on the Targhadiya Bridge along the Rajkot-Ahmedabad National Highway, officials confirmed. Emergency responders rushed him to Rajkot Government Hospital via 108 ambulance. Despite immediate medical attention, the on-duty doctor declared him dead at 3:42 PM, the statement revealed. On March 9, the family identified his body and, following post-mortem procedures, accepted it, the statement concluded. My brother-in-law Rajkumar had been missing from his home in Gondal since March 3, said Arjun, speaking to local media. Then we got a call from the police saying he had met with an accident in Rajkot. Revealing a crucial detail, he added, While passing by Jayrajsinhs farmhouse in Gondal, he had a minor scuffle with 5-7 people. But now, with the police linking his disappearance to an accident, we are demanding a forensic postmortem. We need the truth, he asserted. The shockwaves of the incident have now rippled into Rajasthan. Rajsthans RLP Party MP Hanuman Beniwal stated that the incident has deeply shaken Rajasthan, intensifying the pressure on authorities. Taking to social media, he accused the former BJP MLA of being involved. Beniwal further demanded an impartial investigation, emphasising that the truth must come out, adding to the growing outcry.
Nituben Patel: Indias richest farmer and empowerment icon
Nituben Patel is a farmer from the Rajkot district, Gujarat. Sne has been crowned the 'Richest Farmer of India' at the 2024 Millionaire Farmer of India (MFOI) Awards. She is the first woman to earn this prestigious title. She has become a beacon of empowerment and success in the agricultural sector. The post Nituben Patel: Indias richest farmer and empowerment icon appeared first on Fusion - WeRIndia .
Gujarat leads nation in mangrove afforestation; covers 19,020 hectares under MISHTI scheme
AHMEDABAD: Gujarat has emerged as the national leader in mangrove afforestation, covering 19,020 hectares in just two years under the Centres MISHTI scheme. Launched in 2023, the initiative aims to expand Indias mangrove cover while strengthening coastal livelihoods. With Gujarat spearheading the efforts, the program is rapidly transforming the nations coastal ecosystem. The Central government launched the MISHTI (Mangrove Initiative for Shoreline Habitats and Tangible Incomes) scheme in 2023 to expand mangrove forests across coastal states and union territories, securing a sustainable future for both communities and ecosystems. In just two years, Gujarat has surged ahead, planting mangroves across more than 19,000 hectares, making it the national frontrunner in the initiatives success. Gujarat remains committed to environmental conservation, aligning with the vision of Viksit Gujarat to Viksit Bharat. This commitment has positioned Gujarat at the forefront of the Central Governments MISHTI scheme implementation, said Forest and Environment Minister Mulubhai Bera. Gujarats mangrove ecosystem is strategically distributed, with Kutch leading the charge at 799 sq. km. The Gulf of Kutch, home to the Marine National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary, along with districts like Jamnagar, Rajkot (Morbi), Porbandar, and Devbhoomi Dwarka, accounts for 236 sq. km. The central and southern belt, spanning Bhavnagar, Ahmedabad, Anand, Bharuch, Surat, Navsari, and Valsad, holds 134 sq. km, covering critical areas like the Gulf of Khambhat and Dumas-Ubhrat. Meanwhile, Saurashtra, including Amreli, Junagadh, and Gir-Somnath, maintains a moderate 6 sq. km of mangrove cover. Mangrove forests serve as a crucial green barrier, preventing coastal erosion while supporting fish breeding and sustaining coastal livelihoods. During cyclones, they shield vulnerable regions, curb rising salinity, and protect agriculture. With a 1,650 km-long coastline, Gujarat fosters diverse ecosystems, including mangroves, coral reefs, and seagrasses. Under the MISHTI scheme, the Central government aims to plant 540 sq. km of mangroves in five years. Gujarat has already raced ahead, completing plantation across 190 sq. km in just two years.
Gujarat: Seven rapists sentenced to life imprisonment in one day in Amreli, Vadodara and Rajkot
In an unprecedented move, courts in Gujarat's Amreli, Vadodara, and Rajkot sentenced seven rapists to life imprisonment in POCSO cases on a single day. The state government, led by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, has committed to taking strict action against perpetrators to ensure justice for victims.
Gujarat Maternity Hospital CCTV Leak Sparks Privacy Concerns
Cyber Crime Unit Investigates Hacked Server Claim as Rajkot Maternity Hospital Staff Questioned
How Delhi Lab Technician Was Linked To Gujarat Maternity Home Videos Case
A man from Delhi has been arrested in connection with the racket of making and selling videos of women being checked up at a maternity hospital in Gujarat's Rajkot.
Man arrested for selling women patient's CCTV videos; seven held so far
AHMEDABAD: Gujarat Police has arrested one more person in connection with the alleged hacking of a hospital's CCTV network to obtain videos of women patients for online sale, officials said here on Wednesday. The arrest of Rohit Sisodia, a Delhi resident, took the tally of those held so far to seven. Sisodia allegedly converted hacked CCTV footage into QR codes and sold them to the co-accused who then shared the videos through YouTube and Telegram channels, Ahmedabad Cyber Crime Branch said in a release. The Cyber Crime Branch on February 17 registered a case after videos of women patients being examined by doctors inside the labour room of a hospital were found to have been circulated on some subscription-only YouTube and Telegram channels. The police arrested six persons including a hacker named Parit Dhamelia from Surat and the owner of a YouTube channel Prajwal Taily, a resident of Latur, Maharashtra. Dhamelia, a commerce graduate, had allegedly hacked into the CCTV system of a maternity home in Rajkot and shared videos with Sisodia, as per the police. UP man held by Gujarat cops uploaded videos of women bathers in Mahakumbh After converting the clips into QR codes, Sisodia allegedly sold them to Taily and some others. A few clips were subsequently shared by three YouTube channels, including one owned by Taily, with the description carrying a link to a Telegram group. Members of the Telegram group were charged Rs 2,000 per video, said the release. Besides the maternity home in Rajkot, Dhamelia and his accomplice Rayan Perera allegedly hacked into nearly 50,000 CCTVs of hospitals, offices, schools, colleges and even CCTVs installed in people's bedrooms, said Deputy Commissioner of Police, Cyber Crime, Lavina Sinha. All seven accused persons have been booked for criminal conspiracy and voyeurism under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, and for cyber terrorism under section 66(f)(2) of the Information Technology Act, said the release.
50,000 Videos From Rajkot Maternity Ward Leaked On Telegram Over 9 Months, 6 Arrested
Three accused were produced in court for hacking CCTV footage of Payal Hospital and sharing explicit videos on Telegram. They have been remanded till March 3
Gujarat: 28 couples duped as organisers disappear on wedding day
Hyderabad: A mass wedding function turned into a disaster after 28 couples were left stranded as their wedding organizers vanished without a trace. The incident transpired in Rajkot, Gujarat, where the couples paid Rs 30,000 each for wedding arrangements but were left shocked after they reached the venue in Rail Nagar on Saturday, February 22. 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 .
Mass wedding scam in Rajkot: Organisers vanish, leaving families stranded
AHMEDABAD: In a shocking turn of events, the organisers of the Rajkot Sarvajatiya Samuh Lagna disappeared on the wedding day, allegedly fleeing with the community marriage funds. Families had paid Rs 40,000 per bride and groom, trusting the events smooth execution. As panic spread among attendees, the Rajkot Police stepped in, ensuring that weddings for those who remained were solemnised. A mass marriage ceremony for 28 girls of all castes, organised under the name of Rishivanshi Samaj in Rajkot, turned into chaos as the organisers vanished without a trace. Families, who had paid amounts ranging from Rs 15,000 to Rs 40,000, arrived at the venue near Madhapar only to find no arrangements in place. Panic spread as attendees from Rajkot and nearby districts realised they had been deceived, leaving brides in tears as they prepared to return. With distress mounting, the police were alerted and swiftly reached the spot, launching efforts to ensure the halted marriages could proceed. This should never happen in the name of mass marriage, lamented Vitthalbhai, who arrived from Rajkot for his sons wedding, only to find no arrangements in place. The organisers took Rs 40,000 from us and disappeared, leaving people stranded, he said, demanding strict action. The organisers took Rs 15,000 from both sides, promising a grand wedding with dowry, said Shilpaben Bagtharia, who attended her brother-in-laws daughters wedding. They told us everything would be ready by 6 AM, but when we arrived, there were no arrangements, no organisers, and even the Brahmins had left, she added, describing the disappointment. Amid rising chaos at the wedding venue, a police convoy led by Rajkot ACP Radhika Bharai rushed to the scene to take control of the situation. By then, some grooms had already left in frustration, adding to the distress. After assessing the circumstances, the police took matters into their own hands, stepping in to ensure the marriages took place. In a determined effort, they contacted the grooms who had departed, urging them to return as they began solemnising the wedding ceremonies. With the organisers disappearing, the police have stepped in to take responsibility for the weddings, said Rajkot City ACP Radhika Bharai, highlighting the authorities swift response. Emphasising accountability, she added, A case will be registered against the organisers, ensuring legal action follows the chaos they left behind. Stepping in amid the crisis, a local non-profit organisation in Rajkot arranged water and lunch for the stranded families, who had been at the wedding venue since 5 AM. With no prior arrangements in place, their support provided much-needed relief to those left waiting in uncertainty.
UP man held by Gujarat cops uploaded videos of women bathers in Mahakumbh
AHMEDABAD: One of the three persons arrested by Gujarat police's Cyber Crime Branch for allegedly uploading videos of women being medically examined in hospitals had also done the same with clips of women pilgrims bathing during Mahakumbh in Prayagraj, a police official said on Friday. Chandra Prakash, a resident of Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh, had started a YouTube channel named 'CP Monda' a few months ago and uploaded videos of women pilgrims bathing at the ongoing Mahakumbh, Ahmedabad Cyber Crime Deputy Commissioner of Police Lavina Sinha told reporters. Chandra Prakash was held from Prayagaj on Wednesday along with Prajwal Taili and Praj Patil from Latur and Sangli in Maharashtra for uploading objectionable videos of women patients, including from a Rajkot based hospital, with aim of making money from subscribers on Telegram app. While Taili and Patil had acquired the videos of women patients from hackers, Chandra Prakash had downloaded the videos from other YouTube channels and uploaded them on his channel recently. We are probing if he too had intention of selling these videos. The duo from Maharashtra are not linked to Prakash, Sinha said. Taili and Praj knew each other as they have cleared Class 12 and were preparing for NEET in Latur. The three accused have been remanded in police custody till March 1, Sinha informed. In the videos, which appeared to be from CCTV footage, women patients could be seen being examined inside a closed room of a hospital by a female doctor or being given injection by a nurse. A police probe found the viral videos were part of CCTV footage of Rajkot-based Payal Maternity Home. Some hackers breached the hospital's CCTV system and acquired the footage, as per police. Later, Taili and Praj Patil acquired these footage and shared them on their YouTube channels, with the description carrying a link to a Telegram group. Using Telegram, the duo used to sell these clips for Rs 800 to Rs 2000 each. Both had made Rs 8 to 9 lakh in 7-8 months by selling such obscene clips online. We found nearly 2,000 clips, including of public places, from their devices, said Sinha.
Gujarat budget 2025: Rs 3.70 lakh crore outlay, five lakh jobs, major boost for farmers
AHMEDABAD: Finance Minister Kanubhai Desai, in his fourth consecutive Gujarat budget presentation, outlined key initiatives targeting youth, farmers, and women. During his 85-minute speech, he unveiled a Rs 3.70 lakh crore budget focused on economic growth and employment generation. A major highlight was the announcement of five lakh new jobs, reinforcing the state's push for workforce expansion. In a significant relief for farmers, he also introduced a provision allowing them to obtain a farmer certificate even if all their land becomes uncultivated, ensuring continued access to agricultural benefits. Gujarat's budget charts an ambitious course for economic growth, infrastructure, and social welfare, with six new growth hubs planned across key regions - Surat, Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Rajkot, Saurashtra Coastal, and Kutch - set to drive regional development. Strengthening connectivity, the state will develop two Greenfield Expressways and 12 high-speed corridors, including the Namo Shakti Expressway linking Deesa in North Gujarat to Pipavav in Saurashtra and the Somnath-Dwarka Expressway, enhancing access to major pilgrimage sites. In a bid to bolster air connectivity, a new airport in Dahod has been announced, alongside upgrades to airports in Vadodara, Surat, Bhavnagar, and Porbandar. Complementing this, tourism is set to receive a boost with the development of the Ambaji Corridor and the Dharoi Tourism Development Project. Urban development remains a priority, with 2025 declared as Urban Development Year and a 40 per cent budget increase dedicated to enhancing infrastructure in newly formed municipal corporations. Addressing water conservation, Gujarat will roll out the 'Catch the Rain' campaign across urban areas, aligning with the Prime Ministers call to raise groundwater levels through public participation. Meanwhile, housing support under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) has been enhanced, increasing financial assistance per beneficiary to Rs 1.70 lakh. Welfare initiatives remain at the forefront, with Rs 30,000 crore allocated for Vanbandhu development, focusing on education, employment, and infrastructure in the tribal belt from Ambaji to Umargam. Gujarat's fisheries sector, backed by the countrys longest coastline, will receive a record Rs 1,622 crore package to enhance fish production and job creation. Agriculture modernization is another key focus, with Rs 1,612 crore set aside to strengthen the sector and support farmers. To prepare youth for the AI era, the government will establish AI labs in seven technical institutes and create an ecosystem fostering startups, including four new i-Hubs. Womens empowerment takes center stage with the launch of the Sakhi Sahas Yojana, which will provide self-help groups with equipment support, loan guarantees, and other resources for self-reliance. Additionally, child nutrition has been prioritized, with a 25 per cent budget increase pushing the allocation to Rs 8,460 crore. Social security measures have also been reinforced, with insurance coverage under the Janata Juth Aksmat Vima Yojana doubling from Rs 2 lakh to Rs 4 lakh, benefiting over 4.45 crore people. Through this comprehensive budget, Gujarat aims to balance economic expansion with social upliftment, ensuring inclusive and sustainable development. Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel hailed the Rs 3.70 lakh crore Gujarat budget as a landmark financial plan, calling it he largest in the state's history and a testament to the government's unwavering commitment to development. With a 21.8 per cent increase in capital expenditure over the previous year, this budget strengthens Gujarat's growth trajectory and paves the way for a brighter future, he stated. Highlighting the transformative vision behind the budget, CM Patel emphasised its role in enhancing the quality of life for citizens. This budget is a successful effort to make the lives of Gujarat's people more comfortable, prosperous, and fulfilling, he said, adding that the state is consistently reaching new milestones in progress and development.
Hacked videos of women in labour room sold online; 3 held
The Gujarat police have arrested three individuals for allegedly acquiring hacked videos of women patients and selling them through YouTube and Telegram. The accused, who hail from Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh, reportedly used international hackers to obtain the clips, which appeared to be from CCTV footage of a Rajkot-based hospital. The police identified and arrested the trio who were allegedly running this racket, after videos of women patients being examined by doctors inside the labour room of a hospital were circulated online.
Gujarats cybercrime branch busts racket selling videos of female patients; three arrested
AHMEDABAD: Ahmedabad Cyber Crime has arrested two suspects from Maharashtra and one from Uttar Pradesh in connection with the viral videos of female patients undergoing treatment and examinations at Payal Maternity Home & Surgical Hospital near Raiya Circle in Rajkot. The accused were allegedly selling these illicit videos on a Telegram channel, charging hefty amounts from subscribers. Investigators have uncovered further evidence of the financial transactions linked to the illegal activity. Meanwhile, Ahmedabad Cyber Crime has confirmed that the hospitals CCTV IP system was hacked, allowing unauthorised access to private footage. One such video, showing a woman receiving treatment in a gynecological hospital, recently went viral on Telegram, with group members being invited to access similar content. The circulation of such videos is a direct violation of patient privacy, prompting authorities to register a case and take strict legal action. Gujarats Ahmedabad Cyber Crime and Crime Branch teams conducted coordinated raids across multiple states, leading them to Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh, where they apprehended three suspects. Among them, Pragnesh Patil and Prajwal Teli were arrested from Sangli and Latur in Maharashtra, while another suspect was caught in Uttar Pradesh. Meanwhile, investigators are interrogating seven more individuals linked to the case, hinting at a larger operation. The case revolves around the illegal sharing of private videos capturing female patients undergoing sensitive medical procedures, including sonography, breast check-ups, gynecological treatments, childbirth, and CT scans at a Rajkot maternity hospital. These videos were allegedly uploaded and sold through Telegram and YouTube channels, exposing victims to severe privacy violations. Cyber Crime ACP Hardik Mankadia confirmed earlier that viral videos on YouTube and Telegram have come under the cybercrime department's radar, linking the probe to their spread. Investigators are analysing the content, he said, adding that the video surfaced on YouTube on January 6 and a Telegram channel was created in September 2024. Mankadia stated that legal action is imminent. A case registered under Sections 66E and 67 of the Cyber Crime IT Act, reinforcing the departments strict stance. According to the crime branch, the two arrested suspects were actively profiting from this illicit trade by charging substantial amounts for access to the content. As the investigation deepens, officials are preparing to transfer the suspects from Maharashtra to Ahmedabad for further legal action, strengthening their crackdown on the perpetrators. Preliminary findings suggest a nationwide racket exploiting hospital CCTV footage, with cybercriminals operating across Gujarat and at least two other states. The misused footage was traced back to Rajkot's Payal Maternity Home & Surgical Hospital, prompting an immediate raid by Ahmedabad Cyber Crime officials. Statements from doctors and staff have been recorded, as authorities work to dismantle the larger network behind the privacy breach.
Smaller cities like Thrissur and Nagpur are emerging as potential business hotspots, as observed in the latest Burgundy Private Hurun India 500 report. With government initiatives improving infrastructure and job creation, interest from homebuyers and investors in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities is on the rise.
Videos Capturing Women Undergoing Gynaecological Treatment in Gujarat Leaked Online
Videos of women undergoing gynaecological check-ups at a Rajkot hospital were uploaded online, raising privacy concerns. Police and Ahmedabad cybercrime are investigating.
Rajkot mayor travels to Kumbh in official vehicle
Naynaben Pedhadiya, mayor of Rajkot city in Gujarat has sparked a controversy after photos of her journey to Prayagraj to attend the Maha Kumbh in her official vehicle went viral.
The series is currently in a good position as England has made a strong comeback, winning the 3rd T20I in Rajkot by 26 runs.
Gujarat BJP faces internal strife amid allegations of favouritism, corruption
AHMEDABAD: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Gujarat, once renowned for its disciplined organisational structure, is grappling with a series of controversies that critics claim reflect the very political culture it once condemned in the Congress party. The latest turmoil stems from Rajkot, where an anonymous letter has accused BJP organisation in-charge Dhaval Dave of impropriety in distributing party positions, further intensifying the party's internal discord. According to the letter, Dave has allegedly favoured women with whom he shares close relationships while appointing individuals to party posts. It also claims that he orchestrated a smear campaign against state unit vice-president Bharat Boghra under instructions from a party general secretary. This revelation follows the unresolved Amreli letter controversy, in which similar allegations were levelled against sitting MLA Kaushik Vekaria. Adding to the BJPs woes, the party was recently rocked by a Rs 500-600 crore ponzi scheme scandal, with BJP leader Bhupendrasinh Zala from Sabarkantha identified as the mastermind. The CID crime branch has since arrested Zala. Political analysts argue that the BJP, long admired for its disciplined structure, appears to be adopting characteristics it once criticised in the Congress. The term Congress-Yukt BJPsuggesting the partys increasing resemblance to Congress-style politicshas gained traction as more former Congress leaders secure influential roles within the party and government. Amid these developments, internal dissent within the BJP has become more pronounced. Party workers have voiced their frustration over what they perceive as a shift away from meritocratic principles in appointing leaders. Sources suggest that loyalty to top leadership, rather than dedication to party ideology or grassroots work, has become the primary criterion for political advancement. The impact of this internal strife has been evident in electoral setbacks, with rebel leaders successfully contesting official party candidates in various elections, from assembly polls to local body contests. This growing indiscipline signals a major departure from the BJPs traditional emphasis on organisational unity and ideological commitment. As factionalism deepens, the BJP faces mounting challenges in maintaining its distinct political identity while managing an expanded support base and addressing internal power struggles that once plagued its chief political rival.
Watch: Sanju rolls like Dhoni! Helps SKY with a spot-on DRS call
India wicket-keeper batter Sanju Samson has done an MSD from behind rge stumps during the third T20I against England on Tuesday night. On the last ball of the 10th over, England skipper Buttler played a reverse sweep close to the stumps. He failed to connect and the ball safely stuck in Samson's gloves. Almost instantaneously Sanju started celebrating and appealing. However, no player including the bowler - Varun Chakaravarthy nor the Indian Skipper Suryakumar Yadav looked interesting. Nevertheless, Samson was successful in convincing SKY for a DRS. His actions helped India dismiss the dangerous opener. #VarunChakaravarthy breaks the partnership! A successful review by #TeamIndia and #JosButtler has to walk back! Start watching FREE on Disney+ Hotstar: https://t.co/cA9YJDYNul #INDvENGOnJioStar 3rd T20I LIVE NOW on Disney+ Hotstar & Star Sports! | #KhelAasmani pic.twitter.com/8AUu2FMPOU Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) January 28, 2025 Meanwhile, a disciplined bowling and a quickfire 51 by Ben Duckett helped England bounce back to win the match against India and to keep the series alive. Duckett's 28-ball knock set up England to make 171-9 despite a collapse triggered by Indian spinner Varun Chakravarthy, who returned figures of 5-24 in Rajkot. England's bowlers then combined to limit India to 145-9, sealing a 26-run win in a five-match series now only led 2-1 by India. Leg-spinner Adil Rashid impressed with figures of 1-15 from an excellent four-over spell, while England's fast bowlers struck regularly. Jamie Overton took three wickets while Jofra Archer and Brydon Carse claimed two each. Hardik Pandya stuttered to 40 off 35 deliveries before being dismissed by Overton when the required run-rate climbed to more than 20 an over. Wickets kept tumbling as Rashid bowled Tilak Varma and Overton sent back Washington Sundar to reduce India to 85-5 and Pandya never seriously threatened to take India over the line. Both teams will go head-to-head again on Friday at the Maharashtra Crikcet Association Stadium in Pune.
Indian batters falter against England in 3rd T20I
Rajkot, Jan 28: Indian batters faltered against an incisive England bowling attack as the visitors raised their game in a must-win scenario to win the third T20I by 26 runs and keep the five-match series alive here on Tuesday. Mohammed Shami made a solid comeback to international cricket after 14 months but it was Varun [] The post Indian batters falter against England in 3rd T20I appeared first on The Shillong Times .
Dew didn't set in, that played in their favour: Varun Chakravarthy on Rajkot pitch
India lost the third T20I against England by 26 runs, making the series score 2-1. The pitch slowed down in the second innings, helping England's bowlers, particularly Adil Rashid. Rashid's tight spell made it difficult for India to chase the target despite Varun Chakravarthy's impressive five-wicket haul in the first innings.
England cricket team celebrating after defeating India in 3rd T20 match at Rajkot.
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India suffered a 26-run defeat against England in the third T20I match held in Rajkot.
Ind vs Eng Live Streaming: When and where to watch the 3rd T20I between India and England
India is set to seal the series against England in the third T20I at Rajkot on Tuesday. India has already won the first two matches in Kolkata and Chennai. The second T20I was a thriller, with India winning by two wickets. The live streaming will be available on Disney+ Hotstar and the Star Sports network.
Shami fit but SKY, Gautam will decide on his workload
Rajkot, Jan 27: Pacer Mohammed Shami is not facing any fitness concerns but the call on him playing the remaining games in the T20I series against England will be taken by the captain and the head coach, Indias new batting coach Sitanshu Kotak said on Monday. The 34-year-old not being picked for the first two [] The post Shami fit but SKY, Gautam will decide on his workload appeared first on The Shillong Times .
Dismissed twice by Archer, Sanju hones skills against bouncer
Rajkot, Jan 27: Sanju Samson arrived at the Saurashtra Cricket Association ground here on Monday long before the rest of his India teammates turned up for practice ahead of the third T20I against England. Samson, who was dismissed by England quick Jofra Archer with a short ball in the first two games, had new batting [] The post Dismissed twice by Archer, Sanju hones skills against bouncer appeared first on The Shillong Times .
Have certain things in mind for Rohit, Kohli; will talk with them at right time: Kotak
Rajkot, Jan 27: Indias new batting coach Sitanshu Kotak feels familiarity with the current bunch of young players will help in his role and he is looking forward to work with under-fire veterans Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in the teams build up to the Champions Trophy. Kotak, who has worked extensively at NCA and [] The post Have certain things in mind for Rohit, Kohli; will talk with them at right time: Kotak appeared first on The Shillong Times .
IND vs ENG third T20I: High-scoring encounter beckons both teams in Rajkot
While the Men in Blue found success with their deep batting line-up and a spin-heavy bowling attack, the visitors decision to back its pace battery struck out in the first two matches.
