BGT 2024-25: Call On Gills Participation To Be Taken On Morning Of The Match, Says Morkel
Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy: India bowling coach Morne Morkel said the call on injured Shubman Gills participation in the first Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test will be taken on morning of the match starting on November 22 at the Perth Stadium. Gill suffered a fracture to his left thumb while taking a catch in the slip cordon during India's match simulation practice at the WACA in Perth on November 16. India have also got in left-handed top-order batter Devdutt Padikkal as a back-up option. Shubman is improving on a day-by-day basis. We will take a call with him right up until the morning of the Test match. He played well in the match simulation during the build-up (before the injury), so fingers crossed, said Morkel in the pre-series press conference. With Rohit Sharma unavailable for the first Test following the birth of his second child in Mumbai, fast-bowling spearhead Jasprit Bumrah will captain India in his absence, setting up a very rare clash of fast bowling skippers in Tests, with Pat Cummins leading Australia. (Bumrah) put his hand up and wanted that leadership role. He's been very successful here (in Australia) in the past, so he knows what to expect. In the dressing room he speaks well, and he's a guy that I know that with ball in hand will lead from the front, and then the rest of the younger guys will follow, added Morkel. He also heaped rich praise on seam-bowling all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy, who played two India A games in Australia and has made rapid strides in career after bagging Emerging Player of the Season award in IPL 2024 and shining in his three T20I appearances against Bangladesh in October. He is one of the young guys. (There's) all-round ability. He'll be one guy who can hold one end up for us, especially for the first couple of days. (He's a) wicket-to-wicket bowler. Any team in the world would want an all-rounder who can help pacers. It'll be on Jasprit over how he uses them. Definitely a guy to keep an eye on in the series. Morkel signed off by saying Indian team is keeping tabs on Mohammed Shamis progress after he took seven wickets on return to competitive cricket in the last round of Ranji Trophy. Shami has now been included in Bengal squad for the upcoming Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy matches in Rajkot. He is one of the young guys. (There's) all-round ability. He'll be one guy who can hold one end up for us, especially for the first couple of days. (He's a) wicket-to-wicket bowler. Any team in the world would want an all-rounder who can help pacers. It'll be on Jasprit over how he uses them. Definitely a guy to keep an eye on in the series. Also Read: Highest tax paying cricketers Article Source: IANS
Gujarat: Former Rajkot FCI manager, aide get 3-yr RI in 2012 graft case - The Indian Express
Gujarat: Former Rajkot FCI manager, aide get 3-yr RI in 2012 graft case The Indian Express
Mushtaq Ali T20: Shami To Spearhead Bengal Bowling Attack, Gharami Named Captain
Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Championship: After his outstanding return to competitive cricket during the last round of Ranji Trophy matches, star India pacer Mohammed Shami will now spearhead Bengals bowling attack in the forthcoming Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy. Young batter Sudip Kr Gharami has been named Bengal's captain for the tournament, the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) announced on Monday. This means, there are very few chances of Shami dashing off to Australia to be part Indian squad at least for the first couple of matches. Shami had made a memorable return to cricket after an ankle injury and subsequent surgery following the 2023 ODI World Cup, claiming seven wickets to power Bengal to a first-innings lead against Madhya Pradesh at the Holkar Stadium in Indore. Shami played a crucial role in helping India reach the final of the ICC Men's ODI World Cup in India. After struggling to assert himself in the first innings on his return, the 34-year-old seamer, playing his first Ranji Trophy match since 2018, showed his class and experience, finishing as Bengals standout bowler with figures of 19-4-54-4 in the second essay. Shami, who bagged seven wickets in the just-concluded Ranji Trophy match against Madhya Pradesh, will be a huge boost to Bengals chances in the T20 tournament, the CAB said in its social media post. Meanwhile, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has no immediate plans to send Mohammed Shami to Australia for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, starting on November 22 in Perth, followed by matches in Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney till January 7, 2025. Shami would have proved a big asset for the Indian bowling attack in Australia, which will be led by Jasprit Bumrah. Shami played a pivotal role in Indias first-ever Test series win in Australia in 2018/19, where he picked 16 wickets in four matches at an average of 26.18. In the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy T20, Bengal are in Group A and will begin their campaign against Punjab in Rajkot on Saturday. Other teams in the group include Madhya Pradesh, Mizoram, Hyderabad, Rajasthan, Bihar, and Meghalaya. Shami played a pivotal role in Indias first-ever Test series win in Australia in 2018/19, where he picked 16 wickets in four matches at an average of 26.18. Also Read: Highest tax paying cricketers Article Source: IANS
Gujarat: Biggest co-op bank in Rajkot holds polls to elect directors, counting tomorrow The Indian Express
Gujarat: How call recordings, manipulated pathology reports exposed PMJAY fraud involving Rajkot pediatrician The Indian Express
Aditya Ultra Steel to set up 5 MW solar plant; posts Rs 5.87cr profit for Apr-Sept
Aditya Ultra Steel Ltd. reported a net profit of Rs 5.87 crore for the first half of 2024-25, with revenue reaching Rs 312.39 crore. The company also announced plans to establish a 5 MW solar plant in Rajkot, Gujarat, costing Rs 15 crore. This initiative aims to meet the company's energy demands and bolster its sustainability efforts.
Why Mahayuti, Union govt keen on undermining Chhatrapati Shivaji: Congress to PM Modi
NEW DELHI: The Congress on Thursday attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi by posing questions to him on Maharashtra and asked why the Mahayuti and the Union governments keen on undermining Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Ahead of Prime Minister Modi's rallies in Maharashtra, Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh posed three questions to him, including what is his vision to address water scarcity in Marathwada. Why is the Mahayuti and the Union Government keen on undermining Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, Ramesh asked. Raigad was the capital of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj - one of India's greatest sons, whom the Mahayuti Government in Maharashtra and its patron in New Delhi have been undermining, Ramesh said in a post on X. Seven years ago, the PM laid the foundation stone for a 696-feet statue of Shivaji Maharaj in the Arabian Sea near Mumbai but it has since been silently abandoned by his government, he said. In a petty effort to spite the people of Maharashtra after their stinging debacle on June 4th, they removed the statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj from its place of prominence outside the Parliament House, Ramesh alleged. BJP leaders, in their attempts to ingratiate themselves to the self-proclaimed divinity, have belittled the Chhatrapati by comparing him to the non-biological PM, he said. The Mahayuti didn't even spare the Chhatrapati from its extortion and loot. The non-biological PM is in Maharashtra today. Three questions for him 1. Why is the Mahayuti and the Union Government keen on undermining Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj? Raigad was the capital of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj one of Indias greatest sons, whom the Mahayuti Jairam Ramesh (@Jairam_Ramesh) November 14, 2024 The 35-ft statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj at Rajkot Fort in Sindhudurg was made so shoddily that it collapsed within a year of its inauguration by the non-biological PM himself, Ramesh said. What is the source of this hatred and constant attempt to belittle the Chhatrapati, he asked. What hope can the Aam Aadmi have from a man who has given jumlas even to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj? the Congress leader said. Uddhav Thackeray slams BJP, says Modi wants to use Shivaji Maharaj as vote machine He further asked what is Modi's vision to address water scarcity in Marathwada. In 2019, then Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis promised a Rs 20,000 to 25,000 crore package to build a water grid from Marathwada that would supply piped drinking water to every village, he pointed out. Summer this year marked five years of this promise - and it was one of the most water-scarce years that Marathwada has faced, Ramesh said. More than 600 villages and 178 hamlets in Marathwada were dependent on water tankers amidst an acute drinking water shortage, he said. Only 19% drinking water was left in reservoirs. What has the BJP done to tackle water scarcity in Marathwada? Will the non-biological PM ever take responsibility for his and his party's failures? the Congress leader said. He also asked why the Indian Railways performed so poorly in the Nanded division. Railway infrastructure in Nanded division, which serves many areas in Marathwada, has been subjected to blatant neglect by the Modi government, he claimed. According to data furnished by the South Central Railway (SCR) in 2021, Nanded has only 35km of route electrification and only 83km of track doubling. This puts it at the bottom in terms of electrification and only marginally ahead of the bottom in track doubling compared to other SCR divisions, Ramesh said. Additionally, it is the only division in its zone that still has 130km of colonial-era meter-gauge tracks, he said. Every election season, Mr.Modi is happy to come to Marathwada and ask for votes but the area never sees the progress and development that he speaks of. Why has crucial railway infrastructure been neglected in Nanded? Does the non-biological PM have any real vision for bringing development to the Marathwada region? Ramesh said. His remarks come amid campaigning for the November 20 polls in Maharashtra. The counting of votes will take place on November 23.
Why Mahayuti, Union govts keen on undermining Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj: Cong to PM
Ahead of Prime Minister Modi's rallies in Maharashtra, Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh posed three questions to him, including what is his vision to address water scarcity in Marathwada. Why is the Mahayuti and the Union Government keen on undermining Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, Ramesh asked. Raigad was the capital of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj - one of India's greatest sons, whom the Mahayuti Government in Maharashtra and its patron in New Delhi have been undermining, Ramesh said in a post on X. Seven years ago, the PM laid the foundation stone for a 696-feet statue of Shivaji Maharaj in the Arabian Sea near Mumbai but it has since been silently abandoned by his government, he said. In a petty effort to spite the people of Maharashtra after their stinging debacle on June 4th, they removed the statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj from its place of prominence outside the Parliament House, Ramesh alleged. BJP leaders, in their attempts to ingratiate themselves to the self-proclaimed divinity, have belittled the Chhatrapati by comparing him to the non-biological PM, he said. The Mahayuti didn't even spare the Chhatrapati from its extortion and loot. The 35-ft statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj at Rajkot Fort in Sindhudurg was made so shoddily that it collapsed within a year of its inauguration by the non-biological PM himself, Ramesh said. What is the source of this hatred and constant attempt to belittle the Chhatrapati, he asked. What hope can the Aam Aadmi have from a man who has given jumlas even to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj? the Congress leader said. He further asked what is Modi's vision to address water scarcity in Marathwada. In 2019, then Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis promised a Rs 20,000 to 25,000 crore package to build a water grid from Marathwada that would supply piped drinking water to every village, he pointed out. Summer this year marked five years of this promise - and it was one of the most water-scarce years that Marathwada has faced, Ramesh said. More than 600 villages and 178 hamlets in Marathwada were dependent on water tankers amidst an acute drinking water shortage, he said. Only 19% of drinking water was left in reservoirs. What has the BJP done to tackle water scarcity in Marathwada? Will the non-biological PM ever take responsibility for his and his party's failures? the Congress leader said. He also asked why the Indian Railways performed so poorly in the Nanded division. Railway infrastructure in Nanded division, which serves many areas in Marathwada, has been subjected to blatant neglect by the Modi government, he claimed. According to data furnished by the South Central Railway (SCR) in 2021, Nanded has only 35km of route electrification and only 83km of track doubling. This puts it at the bottom in terms of electrification and only marginally ahead of the bottom in track doubling compared to other SCR divisions, Ramesh said. Additionally, it is the only division in its zone that still has 130km of colonial-era meter-gauge tracks, he said. Every election season, Mr. Modi is happy to come to Marathwada and ask for votes but the area never sees the progress and development that he speaks of. Why has crucial railway infrastructure been neglected in Nanded? Does the non-biological PM have any real vision for bringing development to the Marathwada region? Ramesh said. His remarks come amid campaigning for the November 20 polls in Maharashtra. The counting of votes will take place on November 23.
Temple theft cases surge in Gujarat
AHMEDABAD: In Gujarat, a surge in burglaries is hitting not only homes left vacant during Diwali vacations but also temples, according to government data. Over the past three years, thieves have stolen a total of Rs 4.93 crore in cash and valuables from temples across the state. Gujarat reported 501 temple theft incidents: 151 temples were targeted in 2020-21, 178 in 2021-22, and 172 in 2022-23. In addition, there were five armed robberies in temples, intensifying concerns over temple security statewide. Gujarat Congress spokesperson Hiren Banker criticized the government, saying the incidents of looting and theft in temples, which hold deep significance for Gujaratis, are being met with little more than promises of CCTV installations by the home department. Is the BJP, which campaigns in Gods name, only concerned with securing votes? he asked. Even during Navratri, incidents of assault on women occur and illegal activities like bootlegging and drug trade operate openly. The reality is the state police is facing a severe shortage of personnel, with the number of police personnel falling below the national average, Banker said. Private residential homes too are the target. According to the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) data, Gujarat has witnessed a troubling surge in home burglaries and robberies over recent years, underscoring persistent challenges in crime prevention. Nighttime burglaries have consistently overshadowed daytime incidents. In 2017, there were 3,957 burglaries reported at night, but by 2022, that number fell to 2,936. Daytime burglaries also saw a decrease, from 440 cases in 2017 to 359 in 2022. However, the overall burglary rate per lakh population fluctuated, peaking at 6.9 in 2017, dropping to 3.9 in 2020, and rising again to 4.6 in 2022. Robberies showed a mixed pattern, with 1,277 cases in 2017, which dropped significantly to 498 in 2020, before stabilizing at around 575 cases in 2022. Over the six-year period from 2017 to 2022, Gujarat recorded a total of 18,453 night burglaries, 2,489 day burglaries, and 5,428 robberies, reflecting ongoing security concerns for residents across the state. The state government at present controls 13 temples in Gandhinagar district,13 in Valsad district, eight in Rajkot district, 16 in Porbandar district, four of Surat district and one temple each in Junagadh, Surendranagar, Jamnagar, Mehsana and Banaskantha districts. These include the ancient temples at Somnath, Dwarkadhish and Akshardham. The security of the temples is a tricky task given the strength of the police force as well as encroachments around such places. The Somnath temple in Veraval, Gujarat is one of the richest temples in India, with a net worth of around Rs 100 crore: The Somnath temple in Gujarat is heavily protected by police and has a Z+ security grade. Non-Hindus need prior permission to enter the temple due to security concerns and to protect the sanctity of the religious place.
IRCTC announces domestic, international tour packages
CHENNAI: The South Zone of the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) on Friday announced various domestic and international tour packages for November and December. Under its Udupi-Murudeshwar programme for four days, Mangaluru, Udupi, Murudeshwar, Sringeri, Horanadu, Dharmasthala, Kukke Subramanya temples will be covered at a cost of Rs 30,900 per person. The programme to Gujarat which includes a trip to the Statue of Unity will also include Vadodara, Bhuvnagar, Somnath, Dwarka and Rajkot. This is a nine-day programme costing Rs 43,000. The other domestic packages include Pancha Jyothirlinga Yatra, The Golden Triangle of Odisha and the Royal Rajasthan, the first two of them for five days and the third for seven days. The trip to Pancha Jyothirlinga Yatra in Maharashtra for five days, costing Rs 33,900 and covering Bhimashankar, Trimbakeshwar, Grushnehwar, Anudha Nagnath, Parli Vaijnath and Puri and Shirdi. Golden Triangle of Odisha for five days will cost Rs 38,000 and it includes Bhubaneswar, Chilika lake, Konark and Puri. Royal Rajasthan trip for seven days, costing Rs 42,000, will cover Bikaner, Jaipur, Jaisalmer, Pushkar and Udaipur. IRCTC has also announced international packages to Singapore, Malaysia, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Srilanka, Bali and Thailand. The six-day trip to Singapore and Malaysia costs Rs 1,12,500. The five-day trip to Abu Dhabi and Dubai comes at Rs 93,500. The six-day trip to Sri Lanka covers Colombo, Kandy, Kataragama and Nuwara Eliya. The trips to Lanka, Bali-Indonesia and Thailand (which includes Pattaya and Bangkok) cost Rs 64,500, Rs 84,900 and Rs 67,500 respectively.
Foster brother allegedly rape seven-year-old niece, arrested by police within hours
AHMEDABAD: In Gujarats Rajkot, a shocking incident marred Diwali celebrations when a foster brother was accused of sexual assaulting his 7-year-old niece, shaming a trusted family bond. The matter came to light when the young victim disclosed the ordeal to her mother, who immediately filed a complaint. Within hours, Rajkot University Police apprehended the suspect, Dilip Chauhan, registering charges under sections for rape and POCSO, and initiating legal action. Rajkot ACP Radhika Bharai stated. The accused, Dilip Chauhan, allegedly sexually exploited his sisters daughter when she was alone, subjecting her to sexual violence on November 4. The victim, while conversing with her mother, realized the gravity of the situation and filed a complaint with the university police yesterday. Recognizing the seriousness of the case, authorities swiftly initiated a manhunt. Within hours, the accused was tracked to his home, arrested, and charged under rape and POCSO Act sections, with legal proceedings now underway. said ACP Radhika Bharai. A woman residing on University Road has filed a complaint detailing the events. According to her statement, her husband passed away two years ago, and she has since lived with their 7-year-old daughter. For the past four years, she has worked as a sweeper at the Kidney Hospital on University Road. The accused, Dilip Chauhan, worked alongside her in the same capacity, and over time, a brother-sister bond developed between them. She considered him a brother, particularly after her husband's death. The woman also mentioned that at times, she would bring her daughter to the hospital. According to the statement, the accused and the victims daughter became acquainted, and a bond of uncle and niece was formed. The accused, Dilip Chauhan, even visited their home a couple of times to eat. On November 4, when the complainant returned home, she noticed a can lying there. Upon asking her daughter about it, the girl tearfully revealed that the accused had entered the house in her absence and rape her. She also disclosed that, a few days earlier, he had forcibly rape her and threatened her not to speak about it to anyone the statement further added.
Two farmers suicide in past week as unseasonal rains devastate crops in Saurashtra
AHMEDABAD: In Gujarat's Saurashtra region, unseasonal rains during and after Navratri have devastated crops, putting immense strain on farmers. In the past week, two farmers have tragically taken their lives due to crop failure. Five days after a farmer's suicide in Sardhar, Rajkot, another case has emerged in Junagadhs Keshod taluka, where a farmer ended his life, leaving behind four grieving daughters in Shergarh village. Danubhai Babria, a farmer from Shergarh village in Keshod taluka, Junagadh, tragically took his own life on October 31 amid severe financial distress. According to family members, Danubhai had planted groundnuts during the Kharif season, but relentless rains during and after Navratri wiped out his crop, leaving him in deep economic hardship. My elder brother took his own life last night by hanging himself, Jan Kishan Babria, a resident of Shergarh village and the deceaseds family member, told local media. He made this tragic choice after his groundnut crop failed. For the past week, Babria explained, his brother had grown increasingly silent, burdened by the loss of his crop and mounting financial struggles. He leaves behind four daughters who have now lost their father's support, he added. We received information on Friday at 9:30 a.m. about a man who had hanged himself in Shergarh village, Junagadh District Keshod P.I. P.A. Jadav told local media. Keshod police immediately reached the location and began an investigation. According to Jadav, the deceaseds brother informed officers that farmer Danabhai Babria had taken his life due to financial difficulties and the failure of his groundnut crop. The police are now conducting a further investigation into the circumstances surrounding the farmers suicide, Jadav added. In another incident, eight days ago, 42-year-old Jasingbhai Arjanbhai Makwana, a farmer from Sardhar village in Rajkot, ended his life after the complete failure of his two-acre crop. His death has left a wife without her husband and two sons without a father. The grieving families of these farmers are now urging the government to step in and support those struggling in agriculture. Meanwhile, On October 23, the Gujarat government announced Rs 1,419 crore relief package to aid farmers hit by Augusts devastating floods. The decision was made during a cabinet meeting led by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel. According to the Government, farmers are affected across 6,812 villages in 136 talukas spanning 20 districts, including Panchmahal, Navsari, Surendranagar, Devbhumi Dwarka, and Rajkot.
Ancient city of Dholavira in poor state, says PMO
NEW DELHI: After the Prime Ministers Office (PMO) flagged the poor state of preservation and lack of tourist amenities at the ancient city of Dholavira, the southern centre of the Harappan Civilization, the Archeological Survey of India (ASI) has issued directions to the officials concerned to devote more time to speed up site activities and work out a detailed action plan for conservation and resume excavation at historic urban settlements; a world heritage site located in the Rann of Kutch, Gujarat. The functioning of Dholavira Unit, excavation and other activities at the site was discussed in a meeting held earlier this month with the senior official of the PMO in which the director general of the ASI was informed that the place is not a good status of preservation and it also lacks proper management, maintenance and tourist amenities. According to the official, the survey was also informed about discontinuation of excavation, which has great potential for research, there at Dholavira. Following the intervention and concerns conveyed by the PMO, the ASI was also of the view that the pace of excavation and preservation activities at the ancient settlement dating to 3rd to mid-2nd millennium BCE need to be accelerated and efforts required to set up a site museum at the earliest as tourist footfall has also been increasing. It is the 6th largest of more than 1,000 Harappan sites discovered so far, which was occupied for over 1,500 years. Dholavira demonstrates its multifaceted achievements in terms of urban planning, construction techniques, water management, social governance manufacturing, trading, and belief system. Harappan City was inscribed on UNESCOs World Heritage list in 2021. A year later, the ministry of culture notified the ancient quarry sites at Dholavira as an archaeological site and remains of national importance. Quarries, spreading over 41 hectare, are about 3-4 kilometers from Dholavira citadel. According to the archeologists, stones extracted from these mines were used to build Dholavira citadel and architectural members were also carved here. Taking cognisance of the concerns, two officials, including a Conservation Architect (CA), have been shifted to Dholavira. The Superintending Archaeologist in-charge of Rajkot Circle (sub office of ASI in Gujarat) is further advised to devote more time to the Dholavira site to accelerate activities at the World Heritage Site. He may submit a detailed action plan in this regard within 15 days for perusal of D-G, read an order on transfer of the officers.
Morari Bapu to address Ramkatha in support of Sadbhavana Old Age Home
Based in Rajkot, the Sadbhavana Old Age Home has earned a reputation for its dedication to serving the elderly, blending devotion, charity and social welfare initiatives.
Hoax bomb threats received in hotels in Kolkata, Tirupati, and Rajkot amid festival season
Nearly two dozen hotels in Kolkata, Tirupati, and Rajkot received hoax bomb threats via email on Saturday. Police conducted searches but found nothing suspicious. The emails mentioned various names connected to past criminal incidents. Central agencies have been alerted due to the pattern of threats aimed at flights, airports, and now hotels.
Bomb threats target multiple hotels in Lucknow
Several hotels in Lucknow, including Marriott, Fortune, and Lemon Tree, received bomb threats via email demanding a $55,000 ransom. The emails claimed bombs were planted in black bags on hotel grounds and would detonate if tampered with or if the ransom was not paid. This follows similar hoax threats to hotels in Rajkot and multiple flights.
Centre directs social media platforms to purge content on hoax bomb threats
NEW DELHI: With hoax bomb threats against airlines continuing unabated, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology issued an advisory directing social media platforms to promptly remove such misinformation and refrain from hosting similar content. Stating that such hoax bomb threats pose a potential threat to public order and state security, the ministry warned that intermediaries, including social media platforms like X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, Telegram, and other apps that fail to exercise due diligence will be liable for action under the IT Act and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023. As part of their due diligence obligations, it is the responsibility of concerned intermediaries, including social media platforms, to promptly take necessary action by not allowing any user to host, display, publish, store, update, or share any unlawful or false information, the advisory said. Over 275 Indian carrier flights received bomb threats in 12 days, mostly via social media. On Saturday, at least 10 hotels in Gujarats Rajkot received hoax bomb threats. And a 25-year-old man based in Delhi was arrested for allegedly posting threatening messages to a flight. The ministry also directed intermediaries to provide information or assistance to government prove agencies within 72 hours. Citing IT Rules 2021, it said it is mandatory for the intermediaries to provide information under their control or extend assistance to the government probe agencies or cyber security activities for verification of identity, or for the prevention, detection, investigation or prosecution of such elements as soon as possible but not later than 72 hours.
10 Gujarat Hotels Receive Bomb Threats, Turn Out To Be Hoax: Police
At least ten hotels in Gujarat's Rajkot city received bomb threat emails on Saturday, which turned out to be a hoax, police said.
Gujarat: 10 hotels in Rajkot receive bomb threats, police launch investigation
At least ten hotels in Gujarat's Rajkot city received bomb threat emails on Saturday, which turned out to be a hoax, police said.
10 Hotels In Gujarat's Rajkot Receive Bomb Threats, Turn Out To Be Hoax
The hotels received emails around 12.45 pm, prompting the police to search these premises thoroughly with the bomb disposal squad (BDS), said police inspector SM Jadeja of the Special Operations Group (SOG).
Ten Hotels In Gujarat Receive Hoax Bomb Threats
At least ten hotels in Gujarat's Rajkot city received bomb threat emails on Saturday, which turned out to be a hoax, police said. I placed bombs in every location of your hotel. The bombs will go off in a few hours. Many innocent lives will be lost today. Hurry up and evacuate the hotel, the email stated.
PM Modi, Spanish PM Sanchez to inaugurate TATA aircraft complex in Gujarat's Vadodara
AHMEDABAD: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, alongside Spains Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, will jointly inaugurate the TATA Aircraft Complex at TATA Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) in Vadodara on October 28. The complex, dedicated to manufacturing C-295 military aircraft, marks Indias first private sector final assembly line for military aviation. Additionally, PM Modi will launch and lay the foundation for multiple development projects worth over Rs 4,900 crore in Amreli. Under the C-295 program, Airbus will deliver 16 aircraft directly from Spain, while TASL will manufacture the remaining 40 in India, creating a complete ecosystem from assembly and testing to delivery and lifecycle maintenance. Key defence players such as Bharat Electronics Ltd. and Bharat Dynamics Ltd., along with private MSMEs, are set to contribute to this initiative. In October 2022, Prime Minister Modi laid the foundation stone for the Vadodara Final Assembly Line (FAL). In Gujarats Amreli district, PM Modi will inaugurate projects worth Rs 4,900 crore, including the Bharat Mata Sarovar a check dam upgrade that raises capacity to 24.5 crore litres, benefiting irrigation in surrounding villages. The Prime Minister will also inaugurate and lay the foundation stone for various development projects worth over Rs 700 crore from the water supply department in Amreli district. Among these projects is the Navda to Chavand bulk pipeline, which will provide an additional 28 crore litres of water to approximately 67 lakh beneficiaries across 36 cities and 1,298 villages in Botad, Amreli, Junagadh, Rajkot, and Porbandar districts. The foundation stone for the Pasavi Group Augmentation Water Supply Scheme Phase 2 in Bhavnagar district will also be laid, benefiting 95 villages in the Mahuva, Talaja, and Palitana talukas. The agenda for the day includes road infrastructure improvements across NH 151, NH 151A, and NH 51, as well as the Bhuj-Naliya Rail Gauge Conversion Project, all aimed at enhancing socio-economic development in Kutch. Water projects worth over Rs 700 crore, including the Navda to Chavand bulk pipeline and the Pasavi Water Supply Scheme, will improve water access for over 67 lakh people across multiple districts. Additionally, PM Modi will lay the foundation for a new eco-tourism site at the Karli Recharge Reservoir in Porbandar.
AHMEDABAD: The legacy of former Gujarat Chief Minister Keshubhai Patel is back in the political spotlight. 'International Kurmi Sena', a newly-formed social organisation dedicated to promote the social unity and ideological revolution of Kurmi Patels across India will hold its inaugural event in Gujarat. The event, a memorial meeting for Keshubhai Patel, will take place at Rajkot on October 27 at 8 PM. The 'International Kurmi Sena' has raised concerns that Keshubhai Patel's numerous contributions to Saurashtra and Gujarat, including key development initiatives, are being forgotten. To revive his legacy among the younger generation, the organisation plans to pass a resolution during the event, urging the government to rename Rajkots Hirasar International Airport as Keshubhai Patel International Airport. Additionally, the book Dharti Putra Keshubhai , chronicling Patels life and achievements, will be unveiled. Political and social dignitaries from across the State, along with Kurmi (Patel) community leaders from more than 10 states, will gather in Rajkot for the memorial on his fourth death anniversary, Chirag Patel, a member of the International Kurmi Sena, told local media. He emphasised that a tribute will be paid to Keshubhai Patel. He also said that extensive preparations were underway for the past three months to organize the event. The important leaders belonging to all Patidar community organisations in Gujarat have been invited to attend and engage, Patel said. Efforts are also being made to ensure participation from the entire (Patel/Kurmi) community, with leaders from the community being personally invited, said Chirag. The book Dharti Putra Keshubhai is authored by Dilipbhai Patel, a senior journalist and writer. He has contributed to almost all major newspapers in the mainstream media. He had previously written a small booklet on Keshubhai Patel, said the program's organiser. He said that during Keshubhai Patel's tenure as Chief Minister, Gujarat benefited from numerous schemes. He also said that it is a duty to keep his memory alive. To honour his legacy, we have decided to establish the Keshubhai Patel Memorial Institute, which will be officially announced during the event, he added. Keshubhai Patel played a pivotal role in shaping Gujarat's political landscape and transforming the State into a BJP stronghold. His contributions to the party's rise in Gujarat remain significant, cementing his legacy as a key architect of the State's political dominance by the BJP. His first government in 1995, though victorious with 121 out of 182 seats, lasted just six months due to internal party conflicts. A power struggle between the Shankersinh Vaghela and Narendra Modi factions led to Patel losing his position, with Vaghela rebelling alongside 55 MLAs. This resulted in the President's rule in 1996, followed by Vaghela forming a government with Congress support. In 1998, Keshubhai returned to power, riding the slogan of a fear, hunger, and corruption-free Gujarat. However, the term was marred by natural disasters, including the 2001 Kutch earthquake exposing mismanagement in relief efforts. Criticism of the government grew, leading to BJP's defeat in by-elections and panchayat polls. The central leadership ultimately replaced Keshubhai with Narendra Modi as Gujarat's Chief Minister.
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Gujarat hospital accused of enrolling 350 patients into BJP without consent
A hospital in Gujarats Rajkot city is facing significant backlash following allegations that it enrolled 350 patients undergoing eye surgery as members of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) without their consent. The controversy erupted when one of the patients, Kamlesh Thummar a resident of Junagadh shared a video on social media detailing his experience at 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 .
Cataract patients woken up, made BJP members in Rajkot; Party denies, calls it defamation plot
AHMEDABAD: A new controversy has sparked in Gujarat over the BJP membership drive, as a viral video shows patients at Rajkot's Ranchoddas Bapu Charitable Trust eye hospital being woken up in the middle of the night and enrolled as BJP members after cataract surgeries. Reports reveal that patients registered at Junagadh's Trimurti Hospital were brought to Rajkot for cataract surgeries on September 16. During the night, a person allegedly woke them up, collected OTPs, and enrolled them as BJP members. Kamlesh Thummar, a patient from Junagadh, captured the incident on video and shared it with the media. Many patients only realized they had been made BJP members when they received confirmation messages. I went to Rajkot for cataract surgery last Sunday and fell asleep around 8 PM, alleged Kamlesh Thummar, who traveled from Junagadh for eye surgery. Around 10:30-11 PM, someone woke me up, asked for my mobile number, I think it was for the hospital. Before I knew it, he took my phone, mentioned an OTP, and when I got my phone back, I was a BJP member, said Thummar. When I asked him, 'Did you make me a BJP member?' he replied, 'Theres no other way.' This shouldnt happen. Out of 400 people, around 200-250 became members those with mobiles. This is a scam; people were forced into membership, Thummar claimed. Left: Screengrab from a viral video; Right: Thummar showing the membership message he had received. Shanti Wadoliya of Ranchoddas Charitable Trust stated, Our trust brings patients from across Gujarat for free cataract surgeries. On October 16, we held a camp in Junagadh, organized by Dr. Chikhalia at Trimurti Hospital. The patients were later brought to Rajkot for their procedures. This issue has just come to our attention, and an investigation is underway. If any trust member is found involved, strict action will be taken according to the rules, Wadoliya assured. Rajkot city BJP president Mukesh Doshi stated, I have ordered my zone secretary to investigate the entire matter, including identifying the person seen in the video. No one has been given instructions to wake up sleeping patients and make them members. Such overzealous actions will not be tolerated. All city BJP workers have exceeded their membership targets while staying within limits over the last 50 days. I strongly condemn this incident and assure a thorough investigation, considering it might be a conspiracy to defame the BJP, Doshi added.
Guj man booked for performing rituals at crematorium; first FIR under black magic prevention act
Rajkot: The Gujarat police have arrested a 29-year-old man for allegedly performing some rituals inside a crematorium and sharing a video of it on social media claiming that he possessed supernatural powers, an official said on Friday. With this, the police have registered a first case under the new Gujarat Prevention and Eradication of Human Sacrifice and Other Inhuman, Evil, and Aghori Practices and Black Magic Act, the official said. The police arrested the accused, Ashwin Makwana, on October 15 after a video of him performing rituals at a crematorium in Dhoraji town of Rajkot district went viral on social media, he said. Inspector RJ Godham, a complainant in this FIR, confirmed that this was the first FIR registered state under the newly enacted law against black magic and other such activities. This new law came into effect on September 2 through a gazette notification, and when we tried to upload the FIR on our eGujCop platform on October 15, we learnt that no code was assigned to that Act. This proves that no FIRs were registered under it before this. A code was generated later, and we became the first police station to file an FIR under it, Godham said. On August 21, the Gujarat assembly passed the bill to curb the menace of black magic and other superstitious and inhuman practices. It became an act after the governor gave his assent. In the video, a person is seen performing rituals inside a crematorium run by the municipality in the Kumbharwada area. After some time, he circles a pyre and sleeps on it while reciting some lines. During our investigation, we learnt that the person in the video was Ashwin Makwana, a sanitation worker. He uploaded the video on his Instagram account but deleted it after it went viral on WhatsApp. A local court has granted him bail, the official said. He said the accused claimed that he always believed in tantric rituals and black magic, but this was the first time he performed such rituals in public and shot a video. Makwana wanted to create an impression that he possessed supernatural powers and knew black magic. He also wanted to teach a lesson to those who had made fun of his claims in the past, the official said. Though offences under the Act are cognisable and non-bailable, Makwana was granted bail by the court the next day, he added. As per the Act, no person shall perform or even promote human sacrifice and other inhuman, evil and 'aghori' practices and black magic, and a person found guilty of such offences will have to face imprisonment of six months to seven years with a fine ranging from Rs 5,000 to 50,000.
ED Conducts Raids At 23 Locations In Gujarat Over GST Fraud Case
About 23 premises in Rajkot, Junagadh, Ahmedabad, Bhavnagar and Veraval were raided by the federal agency after a case was filed under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA)
ED conducts raids in Gujarat in GST fraud case
About 23 premises in the cities of Rajkot, Junagadh, Ahmedabad, Bhavnagar and Veraval were being raided by the federal agency after a case was filed under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA)
Won't rest until I bring Maharashtra on right track whatever my age is: Sharad Pawar
PUNE: NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar has said he will not rest until he brings Maharashtra on the ight track regardless of how old he is. Be it 84 or 90, this old man will not stop, the octogenarian politician said on Monday at Phaltan in Maharashtra's Satara district. He was speaking during the induction of NCP leader Ramraje Naik Nimbalkar's brother Sanjeev Raje Naik Nimbalkar and Phaltan MLA Dipak Chavan into the NCP (SP). The former Union minister said he saw some young members of his party carry banners with his pictures on them. On those banners, I was described as an old man of 84 years. But you do not worry, because be it 84 or be it 90, this old man will not stop. This old man will not rest until he brings the state on the right track and I am sure of getting your help, the NCP (SP) supremo said. He accused the Eknath Shinde-led dispensation in the state of indulging in corruption. On the collapse of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's statue at the Rajkot fort in Sindhudurg district in August, the former Maharashtra chief minister alleged that the incident shows there was corruption in the construction of the statue. It is the policy of those who are in power to indulge in corruption in every sector and that is why it is your and my responsibility to take out the power from their hands, he said. Elections to the 288-member Maharashtra legislative assembly will be held in a single phase on November 20, while the results will be announced on November 23.
Govt ropes in CBRI to advise operators on structural aspects of airports
The government has roped in the Central Building Research Institute (CBRI) to advise airport operators on the structural aspects of airports, according to a senior official. The move comes against the backdrop of the collapse of a canopy at the old departure forecourt of Terminal 1 (T1) at the Delhi airport in June. During the same month, there were also similar incidents at Jabalpur and Rajkot airports. Following the Delhi airport incident, the ministry decided to conduct a study of the structural aspects of T1 while state-owned Airports Authority of India (AAI) was asked to carry out an inspection of the structural strength of all minor and major airports. The senior civil aviation ministry official told PTI that Roorkee-based CBRI has been roped in for advising airport operators on the various structural aspects of the airports. The ministry is also planning to organise a technical workshop by CBRI for the airport operators. The official said the ministry is examining the repor
No use of bowing before Shivaji...: Rahul's dig at BJP
Gandhi slammed the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party over the collapse of the statue of the warrior king at Rajkot fort in Sindhudurg district, and said the party's ideology is not right.
Vadodara airport receives bomb threat email, turns out to be hoax; FIR registered
Vadodara: Authorities at the Vadodara airport received a bomb threat email, which turned out to be a hoax after a thorough search of the premises, police said on Saturday. The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) deployed at Harni airport in Vadodara received the email on Friday morning, following which a search was carried out by the police, fire brigade, bomb disposal squad and dog squad, an official said. Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Panna Momaya said the email sent from the email id generalshiva76@rediffmail.com contained a list of airports, including Ahmedabad, Rajkot, and Bhuj in Gujarat, but did not specify the location of the bomb. The threat was general for all airports listed in the email. The airport premises and the funnel area were searched, and the bomb threat was found to be a hoax, she said. The official said a first information report (FIR) was registered at Harni police station under section 351 (4) (criminal intimidation by anonymous communication) of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS). I have tickled their ego and have frustrated them! Hahahaha! Result? Boom, boom and bangs! Big big bangs!! Hohohohohoho! No stopping, no escape! Let the games begin! Jai Mahakal, Jai Ma Adishakti!, the email read.
No use of bowing before Shivaji Maharaj after scaring people, destroying Constitution: Rahul Gandhi
KOLHAPUR: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday attacked the BJP government, saying there was no use in bowing before Shivaji Maharaj after scaring people and destroying the Constitution and institutions in the country. Gandhi on Saturday unveiled a statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the founder of the Maratha empire, in Kolhapur city of western Maharashtra. Addressing a public meeting before unveiling the statue, Gandhi slammed the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over the collapse of the statue of the warrior king at Rajkot Fort in Sindhudurg district and said the party's ideology was not right. There is no use of bowing before bowing before Shivaji Maharaj after scaring people, destroying the Constitution and institutions in the country, Gandhi said. His comments were apparently targeted at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who had apologised to Shivaji Maharaj and those hurt by the collapse of his statue. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj is not just a name or a king. For us, he is our deity. Today, I bow my head at his feet and apologise to my deity, Modi had said on August 30 during his visit to Maharashtra. The 35-foot statue, which fell on August 26 , was unveiled by the PM on December 4, 2023, on the occasion of Navy Day. Gandhi said Chhatrapati Shivaji's message to the world was that the country belongs to everyone. The Indian Constitution is a manifestation of what the warrior king stood for, he said. If people like Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and Shahu Maharaj were not there, the Constitution also would not have been there, the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha said.
Ahmedabad Diary | Demand for owners name in hotels
In line with UP and Himachal Pradesh, there are demands in Gujarat to mandate displaying the owners name on hotels and shops. Such demands have surfaced amid the ongoing Navratri festival, a time when many Garba participants visit restaurants and hotels for late-night meals after festivities. Concerns have been raised that while these establishments may carry Hindu-sounding names, their ownership could tell a different story. At a recent Surat civic body meeting, corporator Vijay Chomal voiced concerns, citing cases where hotels named after Hindu deities were allegedly owned by non-Hindus. Audio leak sparks tension within BJP Internal disputes within the BJPs Ahmedabad unit continue to surface. In a recent incident, an audio clip of Naresh Dabhi, former general secretary of the BJP OBC Morcha in Sardarnagar ward, went viral on social media. In the clip, Dabhi allegedly referred to Naroda MLA and ward president Ashok Hasnanin as a broker, further fueling tensions within the party. The viral clip has prompted swift action from the city BJP leadership. Ahmedabad BJP chief suspended Dabhi and filed a police complaint against him, as the incident damaged the partys reputation. Ex-CM withdraws defamation suit In the Sahara land dispute case on the Rajkot-Ahmedabad highway, Congress leaders have issued an apology and withdrawn their allegations. The defamation suit filed by former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani has now been officially withdrawn. The case was initially brought against then leader of Opposition Sukhram Rathwa, Congress leader J Chavda, and party MLA Shailesh Parmar after they accused Rupani of involvement in a multi-crore land scam during a 2022 conference. The Congress leaders issued a formal apology, prompting Rupani to drop the lawsuit. Rupani clarified, There has been no settlement. Dilip Singh Kshatriya Our correspondent in Gujarat dilipsingh@newindianexpress.com
Rename Rajkot airport after Keshubhai, says son; Congress backs demand
Bharat Patel said the airport should be named after his father, Keshubhai, in recognition of the leaders contribution towards the development of the Saurashtra region.
Weak structure, rust caused Shivaji statue collapse, says probe panel
The Maharashtra government has issued a fresh tender for the construction of a 60-foot-tall statue at the same location at Rajkot fort in Sindhudurg.
Hyderabad-Ayodhya Flights Launched, Boosting Connectivity
Hyderabad: BJP state president and Union minister Kishan Reddy expressed his delight over launching flights from the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad to Ayodhya, which began on Friday, as well as many other cities. A flight to Kanpur will also be operated from Friday. Flight services to Prayagraj and Agra will begin on Saturday. Kishan Reddy said that the demand for flights to new destinations was a testimony to the work done by the Central government in making air travel affordable and accessible. Kishan Reddy pointed out that the services to Rajkot, Agartala and Jammu Hyderabad became operational recently.
Within a month of its collapse, the Maharashtra Government has initiated a tendering process to build a new statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji on the Rajkot Fort in south Konkan coast and it is in a tearing hurry to finalise it as soon as possible before the poll-related model code of conduct is announced. The Maharashtra 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 .
Govt floats tender for new Shivaji statue in Maharashtra's Sindhudurg
In the wake of collapse of the Shivaji Maharaj statue in Sindhudurg, the Maharashtra government has issued a tender for the construction of a new 60-foot-tall statue there, nearly twice the size of the previous one, officials said on Wednesday. The statue will be built at a cost of Rs 20 crore and the government has set a six-month timeframe for the completion of the work, they said. A 35-foot-tall statue of the 17th century Maratha empire founder, unveiled by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Rajkot fort in Malvan tehsil of Sindhudurg district on December 4 (Navy Day) last year, collapsed on August 26 amid strong winds. The statue's sculptor, Jaydeep Apte, was later arrested. The government has faced flak as the opposition parties alleged the decision to install the statue in Sindhudurg was taken haphazardly, which resulted in poor quality of work. Maharashtra Public Works Department (PWD) had flagged concerns over rust gathering on Shivaji Maharaj's statue and suggested permanent
Rise in fake officials, fraudulent organisations in Gujarat: A growing concern
AHMEDABAD: Recent reports indicate a troubling rise in incidents involving fake organisations and counterfeit officials in Gujarat. Over the past 24 months, more than 19 such cases have been uncovered, with Suratoften referred to as Gujarat's diamond cityemerging as a hotspot for these fraudulent activities. In just the last two months, three individuals were apprehended in Surat for impersonating officials: Himanshu Rai, posing as a customs officer; Pradeep Patel, who claimed to be an IPS officer; and Tarun Bhatt, identified as a fake CID officer. In a revealing report released by the Gujarat Congress, it has been alleged that over 19 cases of fake officials and fraudulent institutions have surfaced in the state over the past 24 months. The findings highlight a concerning trend of impersonation and deceit among various individuals posing as legitimate authorities, particularly in regions like Surat and beyond. Among the notable incidents, Himanshu Rai, a fake customs officer from Varachha in Surat, was apprehended in September 2024. Other arrests included Prakash Nayak, a fraudulent Deputy Collector from Bayad Taluka in Aravalli District, and Hiteshwarsinh Mori, a BJP corporator from Surendranagar Municipality, who was caught impersonating a CBI officer. In August 2024, Bharat Chhabda, posing as a Central Agency officer, was reported to have scammed individuals by showcasing photos with BJP leaders. Additionally, in Surat, Pradeep Patel was arrested for impersonating an IPS officer, while Tarun Bhatt was identified as a fake CID officer, harassing women in the area. In April 2024, Suresh Ghosh was arrested for impersonating a Home Ministry official. Congress Spokesperson Hiren Banker said, The report also highlights various other scams, including a fake school in Maliyasan village of Kuwadwa Taluka, Rajkot, which came to light in July 2024. Other cases include a fake PSI named Mayur Tadvi training at Karai in March 2023, and Kiran Patel and Sanjay Serpuria, a fraudulent PMO officer who exploited connections with high-ranking BJP officials. In August 2023, multiple cases of impersonation came to light involving individuals posing as officials from various governmental agencies. Lavkush Dwivedi, who claimed to be a CMO officer, was found to have photos circulating with prominent BJP leaders, raising questions about his legitimacy. Additionally, Nikunj Patel, also masquerading as a CMO officer, was implicated in recommending the release of an accused individual to the Jamnagar police, further complicating the investigation, Banker claimed. The report also highlighted the fraudulent activities of Omveer Singh, who posed as an officer from the Enforcement Directorate (ED), and Gunjan Kantaria, impersonating a National Investigation Agency (NIA) officer. These alarming incidents illustrate a growing trend of deception within Gujarat, undermining the trust in legitimate government institutions. Notably, in October, it was revealed that a massive embezzlement of 21.15 crore occurred through a fake administrative office in Bodeli, Dahod district. The alarming trend of fake officials, such as Neha Patel, a fake Deputy Collector in Mandvi Taluka, and Viraj Patel, came to light. In November 2023, Punyadev Rai was arrested for impersonating an officer of the Food Corporation of India (FCI) in Gandhinagar. A fraudulent CMO officer, accused of raping a woman in Vadodara, underscores a systemic issue in Gujarat where innocent citizens are being victimised by these scams. Fake Officials List: Fake Customs Officer Himanshu Rai Fake Dy. Collector Prakash Nayak Fake CBI Officer Hitesh Sinh Mori Fake District Central Agency Officer Bharat Dhabla Fake IB Officer Pradyuman Patel Fake CID Officer Tarun Bhatt Fake School (Maliyasan Village, Kuwadwa Taluka) Fake PSI Mayur Tadvi Fake PI Officer Kiran Patel, Sanjay Shrpuria Fake SI Officer Lavkush Trivedi Fake SI Officer Nikhil Patel Fake ED Officer Omvir Singh Fake NIA Officer Gunjan Kantaria Fake Collector Hirali Koradia Fake Deputy Collector Neha Patel Fake CBI Officer Pukhraj Rai Fake SI Officer Viraj Patel
Nine members of jewellers family attempt suicide over financial troubles
Rajkot: Nine members of a family of jewellers in Gujarats Rajkot city tried to commit suicide by consuming pesticide because of financial distress, police said on Saturday. Members of the Adesara family, residents of Gundawadi locality, themselves called for ambulance after the failed attempt on Friday night and were hospitalised, said an official. The condition 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 .
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The new NDA government completed 100 days on September 17, which marks Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 74th birthday. As the ministers of various departments hope to show off their achievements in the first three months, the Congress has slammed the Modi for proving to be a weak PM in his third term, setting new records for U-turns. Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw are scheduled to hold a press meet at 10.15 am on Tuesday. Fisheries Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh and MSME Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi will also hold separate press conferences. Singh will be accompanied by Ministers of State S P Singh Baghel and George Kurian. The NDA government has also scheduled events across the country to mark its first 100 days in office on Tuesday. This includes a blood donation camp in New Delhi. Modi said the opposition has made fun of him during the first 100 days of his new term. But I chose not to respond to any of their insults and ensure the government's 100-day agenda gets fulfilled, said the PM on Monday. However, the Centre has drawn flak for withdrawing its earlier decisions, including pulling down an advertisement for lateral entry in UPSC as well as scrapping a draft of the controversial Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill. Congress spokesperson Supriya Shrinate said Modi does not have a solution or vision to resolve India's problems, claiming the PM has a habit of turning a blind eye to issues and running away from problems. Alleging that the 100 days of Modi 3.0 saw instability, indecision and immaturity, she said the government is trying to inflate a puncture balloon. Do you remember the tall claims made during the election campaign that Narendra Modi was planning for the first 100 days? Where is that plan now? asked Shrinate. She also slammed Vaishnaw over 38 train accidents in 100 days, killing 21 people and injuring 112 others. The Railways minister is busy making reels, dismissing these accidents as minor incidents, she alleged. She listed a slew of infrastructure failures in the recents months, pointing out how the airports in Delhi, Jabalpur and Rajkot could not withstand rains. She pointed out that the sanctum sanctorum of Ayodhya Ram Mandir and the roof of the new Parliament building are leaking while the Shivaji statue broke within eight months. The Atal Setu, the six-lane trans-harbour bridge in Mumbai, and the Sudarshan Setu in Gujarat have developed cracks or potholes, she added.
AHMEDABAD: At the launch of several development projects at the GMDC ground in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi strongly criticised the opposition, stating: Some individuals are driven by hatred and seek to undermine the unity of our country. They want to fragment India and reinstate Article 370 in Kashmir. Addressing a large audience, Prime Minister Modi said, While every Indian aspires to be a global ambassador for our nation, showcasing its strengths, some individuals are spreading negativity and attacking our unity. Sardar Patel united over 500 states to form India, yet today, those hungry for power seek to divide our country. In a pointed attack on opposition leaders, he remarked, You might have heard that some individuals are now promising to restore Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir, aiming to reintroduce dual constitutions and legislations. These appeasement-driven figures are crossing all limits. Their hatred blinds them to the point where they seize every opportunity to defame India. They are also persistently targeting Gujarat. Therefore, Gujarat must remain vigilant and keep a close watch on these divisive elements, the Prime Minister added. Modi reaffirmed Indias commitment to development and unity: India, on its path of development, will confront such forces with unwavering resolve. We cannot afford to waste any time. My only aspiration is your development, the success of your lives, and the fulfilment of your dreams. My fellow countrymen are my greatest priority. Earlier in the morning, while inaugurating the 4th Global Renewable Energy Investors Meet and Expo (RE-INVEST) at Mahatma Mandir in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, Modi highlighted Indias leadership in the global energy transition. He declared, Indian solutions for global application position India as the best bet of the 21st century. He emphasised Indias unique attributes: Indias diversity, scale, capacity, potential, and performance are exceptional, setting the stage for Indian solutions to have global applications. Not just India, but the entire world believes that India is the best bet of the 21st century. Reflecting on India's recent global engagements, he said, In the past month alone, we organised the Global Fintech Fest, participated in the First International Solar Festival, held the Global Semiconductor Summit, and hosted the 2nd Asia-Pacific Civil Aviation Ministerial Conference. Today, we continue this trend by hosting a conference on Green Energy. Prime Minister Modi also highlighted the governments achievements during its first 100 days in office: The work undertaken in these initial 100 days highlights our priorities and reflects the speed and scale of our initiatives. We have focused on all sectors critical to Indias rapid development. He outlined key milestones: In these 100 days, we have made significant decisions, including the construction of 7 crore housesmore than the population of many countrieswith 4 crore houses already handed out in previous terms. We've also approved 12 new industrial cities, greenlit 8 high-speed road corridor projects, launched over 15 semi-high-speed Vande Bharat trains, and established a research fund of 1 trillion. Additionally, we've announced various e-mobility initiatives, promoted high-performance biomanufacturing, and approved the Bio E3 policy. Speaking about external pressures, the Prime Minister shared an interaction with the media: A journalist asked whether global benchmarks put any pressure on me. I told the media, 'This is Modino one can exert pressure on me (Yeh Modi hai, yaha kisi ka dabaav nahi chalta hai).' During the event in Ahmedabad, Modi launched a series of major projects, including the foundation stones for 8,000 crore worth of initiatives. Among the highlights was the inauguration of India's first Vande Metro, connecting Bhuj to Ahmedabad. Several new Vande Bharat train routes were also launched, including Nagpur to Secunderabad, Kolhapur to Pune, Agra Cantt to Banaras, Durg to Visakhapatnam, Pune to Hubballi, and the inaugural 20-coach Vande Bharat train from Varanasi to Delhi. Additionally, Modi inaugurated Phase-II of the Ahmedabad Metro, which will extend connectivity to GIFT City. He also launched a 30 MW solar power system and inaugurated a 35 MW Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Solar PV project at the Kutch Lignite Thermal Power Station. In another initiative, he opened 220 kV substations in Morbi and Rajkot. Furthermore, Modi unveiled the Single Window IT System (SWITS), designed to streamline financial services under the International Financial Services Centre Authority. In a significant boost to housing, the Prime Minister approved over 30,000 homes under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY)-Rural scheme, released the first instalment for these homes, and handed over completed houses to beneficiaries in both urban and rural areas under PMAY. Throughout the day, Prime Minister Modi underscored his commitment to national development, stating that he remains unfazed by external pressures and opposition criticism. I worked around the clock to fulfil my promises in the first 100 days, yet some people mocked my efforts and questioned what Modi was doing. But now, my work is speaking for itself, he concluded.
Government to converge ESIC with Ayushman Bharat: Mansukha Mandaviya
Chairing the third regional meeting with five western states in Rajkot on Sunday Mandaviya said this will help ESIC beneficiaries have access to quality medical facilities in more than 30,000 hospitals empanelled with AB-PMJAY while eliminating distinctions with respect to access to services offered by government, public sector and private hospitals.
Railways urged to speed up trains on Bengaluru-Mysuru section
New services connecting Mysuru with Rajkot, Pune, Bidar sought
Follow directions on usage of stainless steel in road projects near coastal areas: Nitin Gadkari
NEW DELHI: The ministry of road transport and highways has taken a serious view about the usage of stainless steel in the construction of bridges and other components in road projects in coastal areas. Referring to the matter, Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari recently said that he had been pressing for the usage of rust-resistant metal in projects close to the sea for the last three years. The ministry said that a note has been sent to the public works department of states and union territories, National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), National Highways & Infrastructure Development Corporation (NHIDCL), its regional offices (ROs) and other stakeholders on this matter. The ministry further stated that according to the Schedule D, all materials, works and construction operations shall conform to the Manual of Specifications and Standards for two-laning of Highways published by Indian Road Congress (IRC) and ministry specifications for road and bridges. Earlier in 2017, the ministry decided to use stainless steel conforming to certain conditions for reinforced concrete bridges on national highways located in extreme environment exposure. In locations where it is difficult to ascertain the environment exposure condition, a zone within 15 km from the sea or creek is considered an extreme environment. Speaking at an event earlier this month, Gadkari strongly batted for construction components made of stainless steel in coastal areas. He said that the statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj at Rajkot fort in Maharashtras Sindhudurg district would not have collapsed had iron not been used.
A tale of two prime ministerial apologies
Within four days two Prime Ministers known for their hard-line approach publicly apologized for whatever had happened in their respective countries. On August 30 Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi publicly apologized for the August 26 collapse of a 35-foot tall statue of Maratha king, Shivaji, in Sindhudurgs Rajkot Fort. The statue was built by the Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
21 Cities Under NCAP Cut PM10 Pollution by Over 40 pc Since 2017-18, Shows CPCB Data
New Delhi: Ninety-five of the 131 cities covered under the National Clean Air Programme have shown an improvement in air quality, with 21 reducing PM10 pollution by more than 40 per cent compared to 2017-18 levels, CPCB data shows.The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) also said that only 18 of the 131 National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) cities adhered to the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for PM10, set at 60 micrograms per cubic metre. The 21 cities and urban agglomerations that achieved more than 40 per cent reduction in PM10 pollution are Varanasi, Dhanbad, Byrnihat, Bareilly, Firozabad, Dehradun, Tuticorin, Nalagarh, Moradabad, Khurja, Trichy, Kohima, Lucknow, Kanpur, Kadapa, Sivasagar, Sunder Nagar, Agra, Greater Mumbai, Rishikesh and Parwanoo. Fourteen cities, -- Ahmedabad, Ghaziabad, Rajkot, Jalandhar, Raebareli, Amritsar, Kolkata, Jammu, Silchar, Vijayawada, Naya Nangal, Dimapur, Baddi and Jodhpur -- reduced PM10 pollution by 30-40 per cent, compared to 2017-18 levels. Khanna, Durgapur, Kurnool, Dera Baba Nanak, Vadodara, Allahabad, Asansol, Hyderabad, Gorakhpur, Ranchi, Bengaluru, Akola, Ananthapur, Durg Bhilainagar, Surat and Noida recorded a 20-30 per cent reduction in PM10 levels during the same period, the data showed. A 10-20 per cent reduction in PM10 pollution was recorded in 21 cities -- Delhi, Howrah, Thane, Latur, Nellore, Gajraula, Alwar, Chittur, Kala Amb, Mandi Gobindgarh, Amravati, Patiala, Jaipur, Ongole, Chandrapur, Nashik, Jhansi, Sangli, Kota, Devanagere and Rajahmundry. India launched the NCAP in 2019 with a target to reduce particulate pollution by 20-30 per cent by 2024, using 2017 as the base year. The target was later revised to a 40 per cent reduction by 2026, using 2019-20 as the base year. In practice, only PM10 concentration is being considered for performance assessment. Surat was on Saturday ranked as the top major city in India for air quality improvements, followed by Jabalpur and Agra. The Union environment ministry presented the National Clean Air City Awards during the Swachh Vayu Survekshan - 2024, held at a national workshop celebrating the International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies in Jaipur. While Surat, Jabalpur and Agra secured the top three positions among cities with populations of more than 10 lakh, Firozabad (Uttar Pradesh), Amravati (Maharashtra) and Jhansi (Uttar Pradesh) were recognised as the best among cities with populations between three and 10 lakh. Raebareli (Uttar Pradesh), Nalgonda (Telangana) and Nalagarh (Himachal Pradesh) topped the list among cities with populations under three lakh. Swachh Vayu Survekshan is an initiative by the environment ministry to rank cities based on the implementation of activities approved under the city action plan and air quality in cities covered under NCAP. These cities were awarded for significant improvements in air quality through various best practices to reduce air pollution. Key activities included paving roads, promoting mechanical sweeping, bioremediation of legacy waste, solid waste management, converting reclaimed land from dump sites into green spaces, greenbelt development, intelligent traffic management systems, and Miyawaki afforestation.
21 cities under NCAP cut PM10 pollution by over 40% since 2017-18: CPCB
Ninety-five of the 131 cities covered under the National Clean Air Programme have shown an improvement in air quality, with 21 reducing PM10 pollution by more than 40 per cent compared to 2017-18 levels, CPCB data shows. The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) also said that only 18 of the 131 National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) cities adhered to the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for PM10, set at 60 micrograms per cubic metre. The 21 cities and urban agglomerations that achieved more than 40 per cent reduction in PM10 pollution are Varanasi, Dhanbad, Byrnihat, Bareilly, Firozabad, Dehradun, Tuticorin, Nalagarh, Moradabad, Khurja, Trichy, Kohima, Lucknow, Kanpur, Kadapa, Sivasagar, Sunder Nagar, Agra, Greater Mumbai, Rishikesh and Parwanoo. Fourteen cities, -- Ahmedabad, Ghaziabad, Rajkot, Jalandhar, Raebareli, Amritsar, Kolkata, Jammu, Silchar, Vijayawada, Naya Nangal, Dimapur, Baddi and Jodhpur -- reduced PM10 pollution by 30-40 per cent, compared to 2017-18 ...
The Controversy over Shivaji Maharajs Statue and the Scar on His Forehead
A recent incident involving the collapse of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharajs statue at Rajkot Fort, Sindhudurg, has triggered a heated debate among historians, politicians, and the public. The fallen statue depicted a scar on Shivaji's forehead, which ...
Shobhaa De | Does anyone give a damn for rape victims in India?
Take a look at the statistics: In 2022, around 32,000 rape cases were reported to the police across India. But on top of that, over 13,000 cases were pending from previous years, adding up to 45,000 cases that the cops were supposed to handle. And chew on this: in seven out of 10 cases, rapists escape punishment. How come? Simply because we dont have a sufficient number of prisons to accommodate the staggering number of rapists running around, assaulting defenseless women. Rapists are like Indias stray dogs: impossible to count or control. Seen as a menace to society and a threat to the vulnerable who they pounce on, they run wild and roam free. The statistics for unreported rapes are beyond computation. Experts say culprits get away with the crime because our overburdened police lack the time needed for a thorough investigation. The conviction rate in rape cases is a dismal 27.4 per cent. Shocked? I am not. The ugly truth is that rape does not count as a serious crime in our twisted society. Nobody really cares, no one bothers. Rape happens, we shrug. And move on to the next story. Rape remains just another four-letter word. Didi has suddenly woken up to rapes seriousness. There has been a huge hungama over the stringent anti-rape bill that was unanimously passed by the West Bengal Assembly recently, which proposed the death penalty for rapists, no less. No half measures. Seedha maut . The Aparajita Women and Child (West Bengal Criminal Laws Amendment) Bill 2024 wants to alter sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). The bill also recommends imprisonment of 3-5 years for disclosing the victims identity. The West Bengal chief ministers critics accused her of milking the R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital tragedy to score political brownie points and hog headlines. It is a clumsy, misplaced attempt to demonstrate good intentions, after messing up big time. Unfortunately for Didi, the latest stunt has backfired and comes off as a loud, theatrical act that has raised more questions on the rape-murder scandal, without addressing the issues themselves. Is anything likely to change anytime soon? Will the passing of the bill transform the lives of women by ensuring their safety? Certainly not! This is an eyewash, and hogwash, that hasnt fooled anyone. So long as there is police apathy and appalling conditions at the workplace remain, the bill will be a piece of worthless paper. A footnote, best ignored. It may be worth researching why women in the Northeast are relatively better off, with a lower rate of sexual crimes than the national average. Are they more valued in society? Better respected? Is the mindset of men from the Northeast significantly different from that of their counterparts in Delhi? Why is Delhi stuck with such a vile reputation? How come Delhi leads with one nasty incident per 700 women -- the countrys highest? If Indias capital can boast about this achievement, is there any wonder why the rest of the country damns the rape culture there and families are reluctant to allow their daughters to seek employment in such a dangerous city? But Mumbai, with all its swag, is not much better, despite the perception of it being the safest metropolis in India. It is anything but! Millions of female Mumbaikars risk assault on a daily basis as they rush to work, looking over their shoulders constantly. Most cop stations are frightfully under-manned and the havaldars on duty barely look up when a woman walks in to file a rape complaint. She is treated like a nuisance who is wasting their precious time and keeping them away from more important cases. With all the noise surrounding the Kolkata rape and murder case, the selective outrage also underlines the class discrimination faced by other rape victims, like the two Dalit teens who were found hanging from a tree in UPs Farrukhabad district. Officials claimed swabs were sent for testing to rule out rape, after the family protested. Since when has the swab test become the definitive test to establish rape? I am scratching my head to find some cheerful news worth sharing as we herald the forthcoming festive season. I am stumped! I cant get over the absurdity of all the stories surrounding the 35-foot steel statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj that toppled over at Rajkot Fort in Malvan. The impressive statue of the warrior king was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in December 2023 during the Navy Day celebrations. Nine months later, the gigantic statue fell off its pedestal during high winds. And all hell broke loose as rival political parties started the blame game. Meanwhile, the terrified sculptor disappeared! I am feeling really bad for 39-year-old Jaydeep Apte, whose track record has been pretty impressive so far. In 2019, Apte was commissioned by the UK-based Sikh Soldier organisation to sculpt a bronze bust of a Sikh soldier which was unveiled in West Yorkshire. Its crazy that seven police teams were unable to find Apte for 10 days! Come on he is not a gangster or some underworld don. Hard to believe the ex-alumnus of the J.J. School of Art successfully eluded the cops like a seasoned, hardened criminal. Now comes the good news: the absconding sculptor has finally been nabbed after he surrendered to the police outside his own home. Ridiculous, or what? Perhaps, as the poor fellow said in an earlier interview, he wasnt given sufficient time to work on the statue. Most importantly, what exactly is his culpability? Isnt he as guilty or as innocent as corrupt road contractors whose slipshod work at an inflated cost leads to so many fatal accidents. Nobody arrests them, so why go after the sculptor? Clearly, the politics of the statue are more important than fair play. There is talk that Apte is a close friend of Shrikant, chief minister Eknath Shindes son. Is that why seven police teams failed to locate him? Meanwhile, the Malvan police filed an FIR against Apte and Chetan Patil, the structural engineer, under several sections, including attempt to murder. Huh??? For now, I am cheering myself up as Mumbai gets ready to welcome its much-adored Bappa over the weekend. Its modak time as hundreds of pandals gear up for ten days of energetic celebrations. The Assembly elections in Maharashtra are around the corner, with Uddhav Thackeray actively pitching himself as the next chief minister. Get ready for fireworks, folks. And do watch out the biggest rocket is in Sharad Pawars hands. Ganpati Bappa Morya!!!
DC Edit | Blame game on collapsed statue
The politics in Maharashtra has always revolved around the public sentiments attached to legendary Maratha warrior king Shivaji, who has become synonymous with Marathi pride. It was not a surprise that the collapse of Shivajis statue at Rajkot fort in Sindhudurg district snowballed into a major political conspiracy in no time, particularly when the Assembly elections are due. The Opposition Congress, Uddhav Thackerays Shiv Sena (UBT) and Sharad Pawars NCP (SP) have called it an insult to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. They have alleged corruption in award of the contract for the statue. Rahul Gandhi insisted that Prime Minister Narendra Modis apology is his acceptance of guilt. On the other hand, the government has accused the Opposition of engaging in politics over the unfortunate incident. Amidst the blame game, certain key questions have remained unanswered. Who was responsible for monitoring the construction of the statue and who was responsible for its maintenance? After the statue collapsed, the authorities claimed that it was due to poor quality of materials used for it. The police have arrested sculptor Jaydeep Apte and structural consultant Chetan Patil. However, the Navy, state PWD and the district collector, who were involved in the process, have only passed the buck to one another. The Navy has claimed that its role was limited till it handed over the statue to the state PWD in April this year. The PWD claimed the statue was the responsibility of the district collector, who has denied his involvement in any stage. A week before the statue collapsed, the state PWD had written to the Navy about the rusted nuts and bolts used in the statue and asked to take necessary steps. Since the Navy had already handed over the statue, the PWD should have been the one taking necessary steps. We dont know if the Navy took cognisance of the said letter and how. Interestingly, sculptor Apte, who is being squarely blamed for the incident, had claimed seven months ago that he was given only a quarter of the time required to complete the project and was not paid a single rupee for his work. Even if this is true, he cannot escape responsibility. But putting the entire onus on the 22-year-old sculptors shoulders will be a further mockery of the great king revered for his sense of justice.
Rahul Gandhi Slams Modi Over Shivaji Statue Collapse
Mumbai: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, the Lok Sabha leader of opposition, on Thursday lambasted Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the collapse of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharajs statue in Sindhudurg district in Maharashtra. Calling the incident an insult to the legendary Maratha King, Gandhi demanded that PM Modi should apologise to every Maharashtrian people. The statue collapsed just a few months after it was constructed. This is an insult to Shivaji Maharaj, Gandhi said. On the apology tendered by Modi over the collapse of the statue, Gandhi said that Maharashtra and the country want to know why the Prime Minister apologized. He alleged that the contract to construct the statue was given to an RSS worker. One who does wrong, apologies. If you havent done anything wrong, why would you apologise? I want to ask the prime minister what he is sorry for? Is it because the contract to make the Shivaji statue was given to an RSS person who had no merit or for the corruption in the construction of the statue, he added. The Prime Minister should apologize to every resident of Maharashtra for what happened. You (PM) built the statue to commemorate Shivaji Maharajs legacy, but could not make sure that it stands firm, the Congress MP said. A 35-feet giant statue of the Maratha empire founder Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, unveiled by Prime Minister barely eight months ago on the occasion of Navy Day celebrations, collapsed at Rajkot Fort in Malvan on August 26. With the Mahayuti government in Maharashtra coming under severe fire over the collapse of the statue, the prime minister during his subsequent visit to the state said he apologised to the iconic king, calling him his deity, and also the people whose sentiments were hurt. Gandhi was in Maharashtra to inaugurate a statue of late party leader Patangrao Kadam in Sangli. I give you a guarantee that Kadam ji's statue installed here will stand even after 5070 years, he said. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, senior leaders Sushilkumar Shinde and Prithviraj Chavan and NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar attended the function in Sangli. But ally Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray was conspicuous by his absence on this occasion.
Maharashtra: Sculptor Jaydeep Apte Arrested Over Shivaji Statue Collapse
Mumbai: Maharashtra police have managed to apprehend sculptor Jaydeep Apte, who was on the run for 10 days. Apte had built the 35-foot statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj at Rajkot Fort in Malvan that collapsed on August 26. On Thursday, he was produced before a magistrate court, which remanded him to police custody till September 10. After receiving information from his wife, the police arrested Apte from his residence at Kalyan on Wednesday night. Immediately after the statue collapsed, the police had started searching for him. After not finding him at his home or at the places of his relatives or friends, the police had issued a Lookout Circular against the sculptor. Multiple police teams were deployed across different locations to trace Apte. His family had informed the police that he had not contacted them after the statue at Rajkot fort collapsed. However, he contacted the family on Wednesday night after his wife informed the police that he was coming to meet the family. After his arrest, Apte was handed over to Sindhudurg police, who took him to Sindhudurg for further investigation. This was the second arrest in the case. Earlier, the police had arrested structural consultant Chetan Patil from Kolhapur on August 30. His police custody also ended on Thursday. The police produced both the accused before a magistrate in Sidhurg. While seeking their remand, the police told the court that they wanted to ascertain the quality of material used to construct the statue, for which the interrogation of both the accused was necessary. Aptes lawyer Ganesh Sovani informed that his client had decided to surrender before the police and face legal action instead of applying for a pre-arrest bail. The decision was made on Wednesday and as per the plan, he came to Kalyan to surrender before the police, he said. There was outrage across Maharashtra after the statue collapsed. It has also become a major political issue ahead of the Assembly elections, which are expected to be held in November this year. The opposition has alleged that there was corruption in awarding contracts to Apte and the Eknath Shinde government is shielding him. After Aptes arrest, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said, Everyone is equal before the law, and the sculptor of the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj statue will be held accountable. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj is our revered figure. Politicising this incident is unfortunate.
PM apology on statue collapse proves he erred: Rahul
Sangli (Maharashtra), Sep 5: Leader and Opposition leader in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Thursday attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the collapse of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's statue in Maharashtra and said the PM's apology for the incident was a testimony of his mistakes. Alleging corruption in the construction of the statute at Rajkot Fort [] The post PM apology on statue collapse proves he erred: Rahul appeared first on Northlines .
'He should...': Rahul Gandhi slams PM Modi over collapse of Shivaji statue
On August 26, during a period of strong winds, the 35-foot statue of Maratha king Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj at Rajkot Fort collapsed.
PM Modi should apologise to every Maharashtrian for statue collapse: Rahul
Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Thursday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi should apologise not only for the collapse of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's statue in Sindhudurg district, but also for demonetisation, anti-farmer bills and GST. Modi should say sorry to each and every citizen of Maharashtra for the insult caused to the legendary 17th century warrior king when the statue at Rajkot fort collapsed on August 26, he added. The Congress leader was speaking at a public meeting here after inaugurating a life-size statue of late party leader Patangrao Kadam. With the BJP-Shiv Sena-NCP government in Maharashtra coming under fire over the collapse of the Shivaji Maharaj statue, the prime minister during his subsequent visit to the state said he apologised to the iconic king, his deity, and also the people whose sentiments were hurt. I want to ask the prime minister what he is sorry for, is it because the contract to make the Shivaji statue was given to an RSS
Shivaji statue collapse: Contractor, consultant sent to custody till Sep 10
A local court in Maharashtra's Sindhudurg district on Thursday remanded sculptor-contractor Jaydeep Apte and structural consultant Chetan Patil, held over the collapse of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's statue, in police custody till September 10. While Patil was arrested on August 30 from Kolhapur, Apte was taken into custody on Wednesday night from Kalyan in Thane district, nearly 10 days after an FIR was registered in connection with the incident. A 35-foot statue of the iconic Maratha warrior king collapsed at the Rajkot fort in Malvan tehsil of the district on August 26, nearly nine months after Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled it. Patil and Apte were produced before a court in Malvan where the police sought their custody for interrogation. The court remanded them in police custody till September 10. Apte's advocate Ganesh Sovani said the sculptor had intended to surrender on Wednesday night and that he was willing to cooperate with the probe. He is willing to submit to t
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj statue collapse: Absconding sculptor Jaydeep Apte arrested
Sculptor Jaydeep Apte, wanted in connection with the collapse of a statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj at Rajkot fort last month, was arrested from neighbouring Kalyan city in Thane district, said Dnyaneshwar Chavan, joint commissioner of police, ...
Shivaji Statue collapse: Sculptor intended to surrender before cops, claims his counsel
Thane: Sculptor Jaydeep Apte, who has been arrested in connection with the collapse of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's statue, came to meet his family at Kalyan in Thane district as he wanted to surrender before the police, his counsel has claimed. Apte, 24, was arrested near his house in Kalyan on Wednesday night by a team of police. The police in Sindhudurg district were looking for Apte since the statue made by him and installed at the Rajkot fort in Malvan collapsed on August 26, less than nine months after it was inaugurated. Police had formed seven teams to trace him. Talking to the reporters late Wednesday night, his counsel advocate Ganesh Sovani said Apte decided to surrender before the police and face legal action instead of applying for a pre-arrest bail. The decision was made on Wednesday and as per the plan, he came to Kalyan to surrender before the police, he said. We had held talks with his family members and decided that it would be proper for Apte to surrender and assist the probe agency, Sovani added. He also dismissed the police's claim that Apte was hiding. The police, on the other hand, maintained that they laid a trap and nabbed Apte after receiving a tip-off that he would come to meet his family members in Kalyan. He was wearing a mask to conceal his identity, an official said. The collapse of the statue of the iconic founder of the Maratha empire has triggered a huge political row ahead of assembly elections in Maharashtra with the Opposition targeting the Eknath Shinde-led government. After the statue collapsed, Malvan police registered a case against Apte and structural consultant Chetan Patil for negligence and other offences. Patil was arrested from Kolhapur last week.
Sculptor Of The Recently Collapsed Shivaji Statue At Rajkot Fort, Has Been Arrested In Thane |News18
Breaking News | Jaydeep Apte, the sculptor of the recently collapsed Shivaji statue at Rajkot fort, has been arrested in Thane district, police said.
Shivaji statue collapse: Absconding contractor-sculptor Apte arrested
Sculptor-contractor Jaydeep Apte, wanted in connection with the collapse of the statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj at Rajkot fort last month, was arrested from Kalyan in Thane district on Wednesday night, a senior police official said. Sindhudurg police in Maharashtra were searching for Apte (24) since the statue made by him collapsed on August 26, less than nine months after it was inaugurated. Police had formed seven teams to look for him. After the statue collapsed, Malvan police registered a case against Apte and structural consultant Chetan Patil for negligence and other offences. Patil was arrested from Kolhapur last week. The collapse of the statue of the iconic founder of the Maratha state has triggered a huge political row ahead of assembly elections in Maharashtra with the Opposition targeting the Eknath Shinde-led government. Reacting to the development, BJP leader Pravin Darekar said, Those who were critical of our government must shut their mouths now. It is true .
Sindhudurg Police Arrest Sculptor Whose Shivaji Statue Fell On Rajkot Fort
After the statue collapsed, Malvan police registered a case against Apte and structural consultant Chetan Patil for negligence and other offences. Patil was arrested from Kolhapur last week.
Sindhudurg Police To Track Down Sculptor Whose Shivaji Statue Fell On Rajkot Fort
Police have been searching for the sculptor since the statue, inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Navy Day less than nine months ago, collapsed on August 26.
Shivaji Statue Collapse: Missing Contractor-Sculptor Arrested In Maharashtra, Say Cops
Sculptor-contractor Jaydeep Apte, wanted in connection with the collapse of the statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj at Rajkot fort last month, was arrested from Kalyan in Thane district on Wednesday night, a senior police official said.
Shivaji statue collapse: Absconding sculptor arrested
Sindhudurg police in Maharashtra has formed seven teams to track down sculptor Jaydeep Apte who executed the contract to make the statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj that collapsed on Rajkot fort last month, an official said on Wednesday.
Shivaji statue wouldn't have collapsed if...: Gadkari
Union minister Nitin Gadkari has said if stainless steel had been used for construction of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's statue at Rajkot fort in Maharashtra's Sindhudurg district, it would not have collapsed.
Shivaji statue would not have collapsed, had it been made of stainless steel: Gadkari
New Delhi: Union minister Nitin Gadkari has said if stainless steel had been used for construction of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharajs statue at Rajkot fort in Maharashtras Sindhudurg district, it would not have collapsed. Gadkari also pitched for use of rust-resistant products in coastal areas. The collapse of the statue of the iconic founder of the Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Extensive urban development, altered elevations worsened flooding in Gujarat: IIT-GN study
AHMEDABAD: An analysis of recent flooding in parts of Gujarat showed that it was caused by severe weather conditions and exacerbated by extensive urban development, altered elevations and compromised drainage patterns, researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IIT-GN) have said. Parts of Gujarat witnessed flooding due to heavy rains between August 20 and 29. During this period, 15 out of the 33 districts in the state recorded three-day rainfall totals exceeding their 10-year return period - a statistical measure indicating the average interval between such intense events - with Jamnagar, Morbi, Devbhumi Dwarka, and Rajkot experiencing levels above their 50-year thresholds, the analysis showed. The recurrence of unusual weather events along India's western coast, such as the one witnessed last week, highlights the urgent need to reassess urban planning and infrastructure resilience. Gujarat floods a man-made disaster, says research centre This scenario underscores the need for robust and scalable emergency response strategies that can handle the complexities of concurrent extreme events, researchers at IIT Gandhinagar's Machine Intelligence and Resilience Laboratory (MIR Lab) said. As rapid urbanisation continues to modify regional and local hydrology, placing greater strain on drainage systems, it is crucial to keep hydrology at the core of urban development strategies, the researchers observed. Vadodara, which grappled with severe flooding after heavy rains last week, suffered from the situation despite rains not being unprecedented in magnitude, the IIT-GN research said. However, the flooding was likely exacerbated by extensive urban development in flood-prone areas, altered elevations, and drainage patterns compromised due to rapid urbanisation and clogged drainage systems, it said. This situation is a classic example of concurrent extreme events, where multiple regions experience severe weather simultaneously. Such concurrence complicates emergency response and evacuation efforts as resources become stretched across multiple affected areas, the study said. Demands for rescue, relief, and evacuation operations in such a scenario can overwhelm emergency services, making it more challenging to respond effectively and efficiently to the needs of those impacted by the floods, it said. This underscores the need for robust and scalable emergency response strategies that can handle the complexities of concurrent extreme events, it added. The analysis of maximum rainfall during this period revealed that Gujarat's Devbhumi Dwarka and Morbi in the state's Saurashtra region experienced rainfall over a one-day period last week that surpassed their 50-year eturn period (with Dwarka exceeding 100-year period). Twelve of the state's 33 districts experienced one-day rainfall totals that exceeded the 10-year return period, it said. The situation became even more critical over two-day periods, with 17 districts exceeding the 10-year return period, including Jamnagar, Morbi, and Devbhumi Dwarka, where rainfall surpassed 50-year return levels, according to the researchers. Additionally, 15 districts recorded three-day rainfall totals exceeding the 10-year return period, with Jamnagar, Morbi, Devbhumi Dwarka, and Rajkot all experiencing levels above their 50-year thresholds. MHA constitutes central team to assess damage caused by floods in Gujarat Assistant Professor in Civil Engineering and Computer Science and Engineering at IIT Gandhinagar, Udit Bhatia, said the granularity of the available data may not fully capture the nuances of urban flooding, which often results from short-duration, high-intensity rainfalls that overwhelm city drainage systems. When rainfall persists for longer durations, the soil becomes saturated during the initial spells, and subsequent rainfall is more likely to contribute directly to surface runoff. This runoff exacerbates flooding, especially when drainage systems are either incapacitated or unhealthy, said Bhatia, who is the Principal Investigator at the MIR Lab.
In Shivaji Statue Collapse Case, Lookout Notice Issued For Contractor
Police in Maharashtra's Sindhudurg district has issued a Look Out Circular against contractor Jaydeep Apte in connection with the collapse of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's statue at Rajkot fort, officials said on Tuesday.
Shikha Mukerjee | The kabaddi politics of census and caste
The election of more representatives from communities that have been historically discriminated against by the upper caste elite does not necessarily change the prospects of all individuals from the Sche-duled Castes, Scheduled Tribes or Other Backward Classes. A regular audit of how all the rest are doing from time to time is necessary for equity, equality and justice. This is the nuts and bolts of the pressure on the Narendra Modi government to get the long-postponed census of Indias population done with an add-on census of castes, because the nation needs to know who is better off and who has remained worse off, despite reservations and the quota system for admission into educational institutions and government jobs. Having campaigned in 2014 that he was a representative of OBCs and was therefore looked down upon by the upper caste- led Congress, Mr Modi should want to know how the rest of his brethren have fared during his 10 years and three months in power. It is a matter of conjecture that as a result all OBCs are therefore doing better in the race to catch up with the upper castes. It is equally pertinent to point out that not all Yadavs or Mauryas or Marathas or members of the Soren community are as powerful, well connected and privileged as some families within these castes and tribal groups. The Modi government has not announced a date for the start of the national census. Nor has it committed to the caste census demanded not just by the Congress and its partners in the Opposition INDIA bloc, but by coalition partners of the BJP Nitish Kumar of the Janata Dal (United), Chirag Paswan of the Lok Janashakti Party and N. Chandrababu Nai-du of the Telugu Desam Party. The longer Mr Modi puts off announcing the start of the census-caste census, his resistance will become more indefensible, politically problematic and frankly absurd. That is not to argue that the Congress with Rahul Gandhi leading the charge on the demand for raising the ceiling for reservation or quotas for SCs, STs and OBCs is entirely coherent either. He is not. He, on behalf of the Congress, and several BJP partners, have demanded the inclusion of Muslim Dalit and OBC sub-castes in the proposed revision. On the details, Rahul Gandhi has been uninspiringly vague. Getting Mr Modi to backtrack and admit to a mistake on lateral entry to mid-level and top-level jobs in the Central government's bureaucracy that did not specify how many of the 45 jobs on offer were reserved under the quota system was a big political gain. Instead of picking up momentum by unveiling plans for how more opportunities would be created to level the very tilted playing field, Rahul Gandhi ad-libbed: We will conduct a caste census and the 50 per cent cap on reservations, which I dont accept, will be removed First, we should have the data before us regarding the participation of different castes in various institutions Talks of reservation are always held but they never get a chance. He seemed not to understand that he too was only talking and by doing so losing the chance to amplify how to change a system that has created a privileged few, leaving behind the underprivileged many. It does not take meticulous research to understand this part of the Indian reality. For Indias political leadership, the toughest question is how to begin altering embedded caste inequality. The judiciarys prescription of identifying the most underprivileged from within the categorisation of underprivileged through the listing of SCs, STs and OBCs has been rejected by Dalit organisations, accusing the remedy of artificially creating a creamy layer, when the issue is historic discrimination and ridding India of this malaise. Neither the Congress, its INDIA bloc partners individually or collectively nor the partners of the National Democratic Al-liance and the BJP have answers. Each side is poised to take the plunge but afraid to do so, like two teams of kabaddi players unwilling to start the game. The reluctance is understandable for many reasons, including the short term one of the political cost of failing to satisfy the overwhelming majority of Indian voters, both the socially underprivileged and the upper castes. The BJPs response to Rahul Gandhis meaningless observation on a caste census was to rake up his caste identity and accuse the Congress of working to divide the country. The latest salvo by Tokhan Sahu, Union minister from Chhattisgarh, about the Congress and Rahul Gandhi is revealing: Now they are conspiring to divide the country in the name of caste census. Those who raise the de-mand should tell which caste they belong to. And then there is bad luck. The toppling of the newly-built Shivaji statue in Rajkot on the eve of the politically crucial Maha-rashtra elections is a misfortune and blunder rolled into one. With a high-pitched ongoing agitation for Maratha reservations that complicates the caste equations which the Mahayuti alliance needs to get right, the broken idol of its icon is a reminder of how the BJP toppled the MVA government. To assuage wounded Maratha sentiments, already divided between the loyalists of Ajit Pawar, Sharad Pawar and Uddhav Thackeray, Mr Modi rushed in to publicly apologise, describe Shivaji as a deity, worshipped by all. Policy-making and foolproof implementation to dismantle the entrenched upper caste with access to status, power and networks of privilege that are exclusive to them by levelling the field for Dalits, SCs, STs and OBCs in general, and the worst-off sub-castes in particular, is very different from winning elections by micro-management of sub-caste support within the reservation via quota system. The census, as Rahul Gandhi should have pointed out, is urgent for the other category of historically discriminated: wo-men. For women and the other gender, the injury cuts across caste differences. Without the national census, the half-hearted pledge to reserve 33 per cent of seats in state legislatures and the Lok Sabha cannot even get started. Rahul Gandhi is concerned that not one Miss India has ever been selected from among SCs, STs and OBCs. He should have checked to see how many women have made it to the very male-dominated state and Central bureaucracy, the police and other public sector institutions, including the top echelons of the education system. Dismantling discrimination through reservation as affirmative action requ-ires addressing issues of caste and gender. Leaving out one and focusing on the other is actively strengthening patriarchy and its capacity to make women almost invisible. This is an injustice that urgently needs political advocates.
Won't sit quietly till Maha govt is changed in coming months: Sharad Pawar
NCP (SP) president Sharad Pawar on Sunday said the opposition won't sit quietly till the Mahayuti dispensation in Maharashtra is dislodged from power in the next two months and a new government is formed on the ideals of Chhatrapati Shivaji. Addressing party workers at Ghatkopar in Mumbai, Pawar slammed the state government over the collapse of the statue of the legendary warrior king in Sindhudurg district on August 26. He said those in power in the state have no faith in Shivaji Maharaj. I assure you (party workers) that if you show your unity, then we will not sit quietly till the government in Maharashtra is changed in the next two months and a new government is formed on the ideals of Shivaji Maharaj that will safeguard the interests of people, Pawar said. The collapse of the Shivaji statue at Rajkot fort in Malvan tehsil has triggered a firestorm in the state, with the opposition targeting the BJP-led Mahayuti for corruption and insult to the icon. Earlier in the day,
Opposition rejects PMs apology, Shinde accuses MVA of using Shivaji for politics
Mumbai : The collapse of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj has become the most sensitive political issue in Maharashtra ahead of the state Assembly elections. In its attempt to continue the pressure on the state government, the opposition alliance Maha Vikas Aghadi on Sunday launched a Joote maro protest against the Eknath Shinde government. While the chief minister and deputy chief minister Devendra Fadnavis termed it as a political agitation, Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange urged both sides not to use the name of Shivaji Maharaj as a political tool. MVA leaders Sharad Pawar, Uddhav Thackeray, Supriya Sule and others along with hundreds of MVA workers started the protest march by laying wreaths at Hutatma Chowk, a memorial to those martyred in the 'Samyukta Maharashtra' agitation. The protests started after 11am and concluded at noon at the Gateway of India. During the protest, Uddhav Thackeray joined others in hitting the posters of chief minister Shinde and his two deputies Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar with footwear. The protestors wanted to march towards Gateway of India, but the police denied them the permission. Referring to the apology tendered by Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the statue collapse, Uddhav Thackeray said that the PMs apology cannot be accepted and the sin cannot be forgiven. In a clear indication that the MVA will keep the issue alive till the Assembly election, which is yet to be announced, the Shiv Sena (UBT) leader said, For what was the PM apologising? For the statue he inaugurated eight months ago? For the corruption involved? The MVA cadre must work together to defeat the forces that have insulted Shivaji Maharaj. The collapse of the statue is an insult to the soul of Maharashtra. Speaking at the protest march, NCP founder Sharad Pawar said, The collapse of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's statue in Sindhudurg is an example of corruption. It is an insult to all Shiv premi (people who love Shivaji). State Congress president Nana Patole also said that the opposition had sought forgiveness from Shivaji Maharaj for allowing such a Shiv drohi (anti-Shivaji) government to come to power. We have taken a pledge to never let it happen again he said. Slamming the opposition for using Shivaji Maharajs name for doing politics, chief minister Shinde said that Uddhav Thackeray acts like Mughal emperor Aurangzeb. It was a painful incident for us. Shivaji Maharaj cannot be a political issue for us. This is a matter of identity and faith for us. The incident that happened was unfortunate. Doing politics on it is also unfortunate and the opposition is doing it, the CM said. While the Opposition MVA protested in Mumbai, the BJP staged protests across Maharashtra against the MVA for allegedly politicising the incident. The statue built at Rajkot fort in Sindhudurg district was unveiled by PM Modi on December 4, 2023, on the occasion of Navy Day. It collapsed on August 26, which has led to a blame game between the Opposition and government. Meanwhile, Maratha quota activist Majon Jarange visited Rajkot fort. He alleged that both the opposition and the Mahayuti government were doing politics in the name of Shivaji. There should be no politics over it, both the opposition and the government. The government should conduct a detailed probe into the matter. The contractors should not be spared, he said.
Won't sit quietly till govt in Maharashtra is changed in next two months: Pawar
The collapse of the Shivaji statue at Rajkot fort in Malvan tehsil has triggered a firestorm in the state, with the opposition targeting the BJP-led Mahayuti for corruption and insult to the icon. Earlier in the day, Pawar joined a protest march by the opposition bloc Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) from Hutatma Chowk to the Gateway of India in south Mumbai over the statue collapse.
Don't do politics in Shivaji Maharaj's name: Jarange to Mahayuti govt, Oppn
Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange on Sunday told the Eknath Shinde-led Mahayuti government and the opposition not to do politics in the name of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and demanded strict punishment against those involved in insulting state and national icons. Jarange visited the Rajkot Fort in Malvan, where a 35-foot statue of the 17th-century Maratha warrior king, unveiled by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, collapsed on August 26. The incident caused outrage across the state, with the prime minister apologising for the event. Talking to reporters here, Jarange said, There should be no politics over it, both the opposition and the government. The government should conduct a detailed probe into the matter. The contractors should not be spared. He said both the opposition and the Mahayuti government were doing politics in the name of Shivaji. There should be a law. Those who insult icons should rot in jail and not come out in a few days, the activist said, adding that the
Shivaji statue: BJP holds protests; MVA politicising issue, says Bawankule
The BJP on Sunday staged protests across Maharashtra against the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi for allegedly politicising the collapse of the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj statue in Sindhudurg. The statue of the 17th century Maratha warrior king at Rajkot fort in Malvan tehsil fell on August 26. It was unveiled by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on December 4, 2023, on the occasion of Navy Day. Maharashtra BJP president Chandrakant Bawankule, while taking part in a protest here, said PM Modi had apologised to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj as well as the legendary warrior-king's followers in connection with the collapse. Despite his apology, the MVA is politicising the issue for vote bank politics. The MVA is trying to spread anarchy in the state ahead of the assembly polls, Bawankule said. During his address in Palghar on Friday, PM Modi had said Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj is not just a name or a king but a deity. Today, I bow my head at his feet and apologise to my deity, he had ...
Shivaji Maharaj statue collapse: MVA holds protest march from Hutatma Chowk
Leaders of the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi on Sunday held a march from the iconic Hutatma Chowk to Gateway of India in south Mumbai to protest against the collapse of a statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in Maharashtra's Sindhudurg district. The statue of the 17th century Maratha warrior king at Rajkot fort in Malvan tehsil, some 480 kilometres from here, fell on August 26. It was unveiled by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on December 4, 2023, on the occasion of Navy Day. NCP (SP) supremo Sharad Pawar, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Uddhav Thackeray, Congress state unit chief Nana Patole and the party's Mumbai head Varsha Gaikwad began the protest march by laying wreaths at Hutatma Chowk, a memorial to those martyred in the 'Samyukta Maharashtra' agitation. The protest march is to give voice to the anger of the people of Maharashtra over the statue collapsing just eight months after it was unveiled by the PM, said NCP (SP) leader Rajesh Tope and Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sunil Prabhu. The .
Shivaji statue collapse: MVA holds protest march from iconic Hutatma Chowk
MUMBAI: Thousands of Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) workers began marching towards Gateway of India on Sunday, to mark their protest over the collapse of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharajs statue at Rajkot Fort. Meanwhile, the police stopped MVA workers and leaders from proceeding towards Gateway of India. Hitting back at police authorities, which did not grant permission for the march, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut said the Opposition doesnt need any permission to fight for Shivaji Maharaj. The statue of the 17th century Maratha warrior king at Rajkot fort in Malvan tehsil, some 480 kilometres from here, fell on August 26. It was unveiled by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on December 4, 2023, on the occasion of Navy Day. NCP (SP) supremo Sharad Pawar, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Uddhav Thackeray, Congress state unit chief Nana Patole and the party's Mumbai head Varsha Gaikwad began the protest march by laying wreaths at Hutatma Chowk, a memorial to those martyred in the 'Samyukta Maharashtra' agitation. #WATCH | Maharashtra: Police stop MVA workers and leaders who are holding a protest march in Mumbai from Hutatma Chowk to Gateway of India, over Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's statue collapse incident. pic.twitter.com/EuvXZ2VLLH ANI (@ANI) September 1, 2024 The protest march is to give voice to the anger of the people of Maharashtra over the statue collapsing just eight months after it was unveiled by the PM, said NCP (SP) leader Rajesh Tope and Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sunil Prabhu. The protest is peaceful, Prabhu told reporters. MVA protest over Shivaji statue collapse: Security tightened in Mumbai Among those who took part in the march, which began sometime after 11am, include Kolhapur Congress MP Shahu Chhatrapati , NCP (SP) Baramati MP Supriya Sule and MLA Anil Deshmukh. A bust of the legendary warrior king was placed at Hutatma Chowk, while those taking part in the protest march carried placards denouncing the statue collapse and shouted slogans against the Eknath Shinde government. NCP (SP) chief Pawar walked some distance as part of the protest march, which will culminate a couple of kilometres away at the Gateway of India, before getting into his vehicle. 'Bow my head at his feet and apologise': PM Modi on Chhatrapati Shivaji statue collapse
MVA protest over Shivaji statue collapse: Security tightened in Mumbai
MUMBAI: The Mumbai police have tightened security in the area in response to the Maha Vikas Aghadi's (MVA) call for a protest march following the collapse of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's statue. The MVA has begun the protest march from Hutatma Chowk to the Gateway of India. Police and security personnel have been deployed throughout the city. A 35-foot-tall statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in Sindhudurg district collapsed on August 26. It had been unveiled on December 4 last year by Prime Minister Narendra Modi as part of Navy Day celebrations, which were held in Sindhudurg for the first time. #WATCH | MVA (Maha Vikas Aghadi) to hold a protest march in Mumbai from Hutatma Chowk to Gateway of India, over Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's statue collapse incident. Police and other security personnel deployed in the city. pic.twitter.com/6dgNI32xea ANI (@ANI) September 1, 2024 Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray criticised the BJP-led Mahayuti government over the statue's collapse at Rajkot Fort last month. He added, Two days ago, people saw how the statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj fell and the kinds of statements being made. Raj Bhavan is on the seashore, yet even the Governor's hat never flew off. They say the statue fell due to strong winds--how is this possible? Youth Congress leaders and other party workers were detained by Mumbai police on Friday while protesting Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the city, demanding a public apology from him over the collapse of the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj statue. Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he bow his head and apologise to the people of Maharashtra who were hurt by the collapse of the Shivaji statue at Sindhudurg. Those who consider Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj as their deity and have been deeply hurt, I bow my head and apologise to them. Our values are different. For us, nothing is bigger than our deity, PM Modi said. Thackeray & BJP men clash as Ajit says sorry for Shivaji statue collapse Earlier, Chetan Patil, the structural consultant of the Shivaji Maharaj statue that collapsed in the Malvan area of Sindhudurg, was arrested from Kolhapur. The FIR was registered under sections 109, 110, 125, 318, and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), as confirmed by Sindhudurg Police. On Thursday, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said that the state government is taking decisions on a war footing for the reconstruction of the statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, and two committees have been formed, including one to investigate the collapse of the statue in the Malvan area of the state. A joint technical committee headed by the Indian Navy with representatives from the Maharashtra Government and technical experts is being formed to investigate the unfortunate damage to the Statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj installed at Rajkot Fort in Sindhudurg, subsequent to the exceptional weather conditions in the region, said an official release from the Indian Navy. The collapse of Shivaji statue is an insult to history
Security tightened in Mumbai ahead of opposition protest over Shivaji statue collapse
MUMBAI: The Mumbai police have tightened security in the area in response to the Maha Vikas Aghadi's (MVA) call for a protest march following the collapse of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's statue. The MVA will hold a protest march from Hutatma Chowk to the Gateway of India. Police and other security personnel have been deployed throughout the city. A 35-foot-tall statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in Sindhudurg district collapsed on August 26. It had been unveiled on December 4 last year by Prime Minister Narendra Modi as part of Navy Day celebrations, which were held in Sindhudurg for the first time. #WATCH | MVA (Maha Vikas Aghadi) to hold a protest march in Mumbai from Hutatma Chowk to Gateway of India, over Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's statue collapse incident. Police and other security personnel deployed in the city. pic.twitter.com/6dgNI32xea ANI (@ANI) September 1, 2024 Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray criticised the BJP-led Mahayuti government over the statue's collapse at Rajkot Fort last month. He added, Two days ago, people saw how the statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj fell and the kinds of statements being made. Raj Bhavan is on the seashore, yet even the Governor's hat never flew off. They say the statue fell due to strong winds--how is this possible? Youth Congress leaders and other party workers were detained by Mumbai police on Friday while protesting Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the city, demanding a public apology from him over the collapse of the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj statue. Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he bow his head and apologise to the people of Maharashtra who were hurt by the collapse of the Shivaji statue at Sindhudurg. Those who consider Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj as their deity and have been deeply hurt, I bow my head and apologise to them. Our values are different. For us, nothing is bigger than our deity, PM Modi said. Thackeray & BJP men clash as Ajit says sorry for Shivaji statue collapse Earlier, Chetan Patil, the structural consultant of the Shivaji Maharaj statue that collapsed in the Malvan area of Sindhudurg, was arrested from Kolhapur. The FIR was registered under sections 109, 110, 125, 318, and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), as confirmed by Sindhudurg Police. On Thursday, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said that the state government is taking decisions on a war footing for the reconstruction of the statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, and two committees have been formed, including one to investigate the collapse of the statue in the Malvan area of the state. A joint technical committee headed by the Indian Navy with representatives from the Maharashtra Government and technical experts is being formed to investigate the unfortunate damage to the Statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj installed at Rajkot Fort in Sindhudurg, subsequent to the exceptional weather conditions in the region, said an official release from the Indian Navy. The collapse of Shivaji statue is an insult to history
Prithviraj Chavan Says PMs Apology Not Enough for Shivaji Statue Collapse
Mumbai : Senior Congress leader and former Maharashtra chief minister Prithviraj Chavan on Saturday said that the collapse of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharajs statue at Fort Rajkot in Sindhudurg district was a blot on the state and reflects on the corrupt practices of the BJP-led Mahayuti government. Mr. Chavan also alleged that there is nepotism while awarding the contract for constructing the statue and the apology tendered by Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the issue is not enough. The senior Congress leaders remark came a day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi had tendered an apology to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and the people of Maharashtra for the collapse of Shivaji Maharajs statue. He also claimed that the state is moving towards complete bankruptcy. Mr. Chavan said that the Mumbai Regional Congress Committee (MRCC) had staged a protest seeking an apology from Narendra Modi. Therefore, the Prime Minister had to tender an apology to the people of the state. However, the PMs apology would not fix this entire issue. His apology is not enough as the state administration has been involved in corrupt practices. Due to this, the incident has occurred. Therefore, we want accountability to be fixed and a guilty person should be punished, he said. The former chief minister also raised several questions in connection with the statue such as whether bids were invited for the construction of the statue, was any aesthetic committee constituted and who had approved the model of the statue. ? We have not received answers to these questions, said Mr. Chavan. Mr Chavan further said that the architect was just 24-years-old, having no experience of constructing any big statue. The statue was supposed to be made of bronze, but a 3D printed statue was used and it was fixed with nuts and bolts. Ajit Pawar was the first to tender an apology. After this, the chief minister and Prime Minister tendered apologies.But, Devendra Fadnavis has not said sorry as he thinks that it is not needed, he said. Referring to the financial condition of the state, the senior Congress leader also slammed the BJP led Mahayuti government stating that the state is facing complete bankruptcy. Over the past decade, the state's per capita income has declined steadily, he claimed. Meanwhile, Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) has organized a protest in Mumbai against the collapse of the statue and the rampant corruption in the BJP led Mahayuti government in Mumbai. The protest will be attended by NCP founder Sharad Pawar and Shiv Sena (UBT) Chief Uddhav Thackeray and the state Congress chief Nana Patole.Prithviraj Chavan says PMs apology not enough for Shivaji statue collapse
Statue collapse: Apology not enough, Maharashtra's pride hurt, says Patole
Maharashtra Congress chief Nana Patole has said that simply apologising for the collapse of the statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj will not suffice as the episode has hurt the pride of Maharashtra. He made the remarks on Friday after Prime Minister Narendra Modi apologised to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and those hurt by the collapse of the warrior king's statue in Maharashtra's Sindhudurg district. The statue of the 17th century Maratha warrior king at Rajkot fort in Sindhudurg district's Malvan tehsil, which fell on August 26, was unveiled by the PM on December 4, 2023, on the occasion of Navy Day. During his address in Palghar on Friday, PM Modi said, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj is not just a name or a king. For us, he is our deity. Today, I bow my head at his feet and apologise to my deity. Talking to reporters in Bhandara, Patole said, What made him (PM) apologise ? It means he has acknowledged that he had made a mistake. When the statue was ready, as a prime ...
Modi Apologises for Shivaji Statue Collapse Amid Controversy
Mumbai : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday tendered an apology to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and the people of Maharashtra for the collapse of the 35-foot statue of the Maratha warrior on August 26, eight months after it was inaugurated, in Sindhudurg district of Maharashtra. The incident has turned into a major political issue ahead of the state Assembly elections with the opposition alleging corruption in the contract given to build the statue. The PM said that Shivaji Maharaj is not just a king, but he is aradhya dev whom we worship and draw inspiration from. The PM laid the foundation stone of the Vadhvan Port project worth around Rs 76,000 crore in Palghar. Addressing the gathering at Palghar after launching the Rs 76,000 crore Vadhvan Port project, Mr. Modi said, In 2013 when my party declared me as the PM candidate, the first thing I did was to visit Raigad Fort. I bowed in reverence before Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Mr. Modi apologised to Chhatrapati Shivaji and all those who were hurt by the collapse of the legendary ruler's statue at Rajkot Fort. The moment I landed here, I first apologised to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj for the collapse of his statue. For me, my colleagues, and everyone, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj is not just a king. He is highly revered and worshipped. For us, he is our aaradhya dev. I also extend my apologies to all those who worship Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj as their revered deity. I know their sentiments are hurt, he said. Without naming Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who has made disparaging remarks against Hindutva ideologue V.D. Savarkar, Mr. Modi said that the people of Maharashtra should remain wary of those who disrespect Veer Savarkar and feel no remorse for it. The PMs statement was also an indication that the Centre is not happy about the way the state government handled the issue. The Opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance has accused the ruling government of corruption in the matter and demanded the resignation of chief minister Eknath Shinde and deputy chief minister Devendra Fadnavis. According to reports, the Centre has already expressed its unhappiness to the Maharashtra government after which chief minister Eknath Shinde has apologised for the statue collapse. Mr. Modi arrived in Mumbai, where he addressed the Global Fintech Fest (GFF) at the Jio Convention Center, before going to Palghar for launching the port project. Vadhvan Port will be Indias largest deep-water port. Calling the day as historic for the state and Indias development journey, the Prime Minister said that the central government has taken major steps for the growth of Maharashtra in the last 10 years. Viksit Maharashtra is the most crucial element for Viksit Bharats resolution, he said. The state has the potential and resources to grow due to its coastal proximity, holding immense possibilities for the future. The Vadhvan Port will be the countrys largest container port and will be counted among the worlds deep water ports. It will become an epicenter of trade and industrial development for Maharashtra and country, Mr. Modi said. The PM also laid the foundation stone of 218 fisheries projects worth around Rs 1,560 crore. He launched the national rollout of the Vessel Communication and Support system, laid the foundation stone for important fishery infrastructure projects including development, upgradation and modernization of fishing harbours, fish landing centers and construction of fish markets. He also handed out transponder sets and Kisan Credit Cards to fishermen beneficiaries. The PM further said that his government has given its approval to develop the Dighi Port Industrial Area. It is an occasion of double happiness for the people of Maharashtra as the industrial area will be developed in Raigad, the capital of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharajs empire. Hence, Dighi Port will become an identity of Maharashtra and a symbol of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharajs dreams. It will encourage tourism and eco-resort, he said. Earlier in the day, Mr Modi addressed the Global Fintech Fest, where he said that his government is doing everything it can at the policy level to boost the fintech industry. He gave examples of doing away with Angel Tax, allocating Rs One lakh crores to encourage research and innovation in the country and implementing the Digital Personal Data Protection Act. Hailing Indias fintech innovation, the PM said, Earlier foreign guests visiting India used to be amazed by its cultural diversity, now they are amazed by its fintech diversity as well. Cautioning about the dangers of a parallel economy for the world, the PM remarked that Fintech has played an impactful role in denting such a system and credited the emergence of transparency. He underlined that the trinity of Jan Dhan, Aadhaar and Mobile have broken down the mentality of Cash is King and made way for approximately half of the digital transactions in the world taking place in India. He expressed confidence that Indias Fintech ecosystem will play a huge role in providing a quality lifestyle to the people of India.
PM salvages Mahayutis image with public apology for Chhatrapatis statue crash
Shillong, August 30: In a magnanimous gesture that took Maharashtra political circles by surprise and salvaged the ruling Mahayutis image, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday tendered a public apology for the crash of the statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj at Rajkot Fort in Sindhudurg. The crash of the 28-foot-tall statue of Chhatrapati mounted [] The post PM salvages Mahayutis image with public apology for Chhatrapatis statue crash appeared first on The Shillong Times .
After heavy rains and floods, Gujarat faces cyclone threat
AHMEDABAD: Even as severe rainfall continued to devastate various parts of the state, the India Meteorological Department has issued a cyclone alert on Friday. A deep depression over the Gujarat coast is set to advance westward into the Arabian Sea, where it is anticipated to strengthen into a cyclone, the IMD said. This warning comes as flooding across western India, triggered by relentless rains, has already claimed at least 36 lives and displaced more than 32,000 people. and around 1,200 have been rescued from flood-impacted regions within the state. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning about a deep depression over the Kutch region that could intensify into Cyclone Asna, a rare August storm. This developing system, currently churning over the Saurashtra-Kutch region of Gujarat, is expected to move over the Arabian Sea by Friday and head towards the Oman coast. If it intensifies into a cyclonic storm, it will be named Cyclone Asna, following a suggestion from Pakistan. This would be an unusual occurrence, as only three cyclonic storms have formed over the Arabian Sea in August from 1891 to 2023. Resque opration in jamnagr by NDRF. The IMD forecasts that the depression will move west-southwestwards, emerging over the northeast Arabian Sea near Kutch and the Pakistan coast before intensifying into a cyclonic storm on Friday. The State Emergency Operations Centre (SEOC) reported heavy rainfall in Gujarat, with Mundra taluka in Kutch district receiving the highest rainfall at 26 mm between 6 am and 2 pm, followed by Veraval in Gir Somnath (18 mm), Dwarka in Devbhumi Dwarka (16 mm), and Anjar taluka in Kutch (15 mm). Vadodara city, previously flooded due to the overflowing Vishwamitri river, is gradually returning to normal as water levels recede, according to city officials. The Vishwamitri river, which had surged above the danger mark at 37 feet, was down to 23.16 feet on Friday. Of the 6,073 people evacuated, 1,610 have returned home, the release stated. In Kheda district, while no new rain was reported, the Shedhi river's surge caused flooding in parts of Kheda town and nearly 20 villages in the surrounding talukas. Devbhumi Dwarka district, which faced extremely heavy rainfall, still has flooded areas in Dwarka, Okha, and Jam Raval, said Collector GT Pandya. Pumps have been installed to drain water from buildings, and the Vartu dam's overflow is contributing to waterlogging, though flow levels are decreasing. Power has been restored to 111 out of 132 villages that experienced outages, Pandya added. The Rajkot Division of Western Railway (WR) cancelled three trains on Friday due to waterlogging in the Dwarka-Gorinja section. In Bharuch, about ten villages in Jambusar and Amod talukas remain submerged since Thursday due to water from the swollen Dhadhar river. At least 36 people have lost their lives in rain-related incidents across the state.The floods have displaced over 32,000 people across state, with around 1,200 rescued from flood-hit areas across the state.
'Bow my head at his feet and apologise': PM Modi on Chhatrapati Shivaji statue collapse
PALGHAR: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday apologised to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and those hurt by the collapse of the warrior king's statue in the coastal Sindhudurg district of Maharashtra. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj is not just a name or a king. For us, he is our deity. Today, I bow my head at his feet and apologise to my deity, Modi said, after laying the foundation stone of the Rs 76,000 crore Vadhvan Port project in Maharashtra's Palghar district. Modi had unveiled the statue in December last year during the Navy Day celebrations in Sindhudurg district. The statue collapsed on Monday. The moment I landed here, I first apologised to Shivaji Maharaj over the statue collapse. I also apologise to the people who were hurt by the collapse, he said. These are Modi's first remarks after the statue collapsed at the coastal Rajkot fort in Malvan tehsil of Sindhudurg district. The statue was aimed at honouring the legacy of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj towards maritime defence. The collapse of the statue sparked a state-wide outrage, with the opposition targeting the government and accusing it of insulting Shivaji Maharaj. Thackeray & BJP men clash as Ajit says sorry for Shivaji statue collapse After laying the foundation stone for Vadhvan Port, Modi addressed the gathering in Palghar. During the event, he spoke of the Maratha king and the maritime opportunities that lie ahead for Maharashtra. Owing to its coasts, Maharashtra has centuries-old connection to international trade. Today is a historic day in India's journey towards progress, he said. A developed Maharashtra is an essential part of the resolve for a Developed India, Modi said, Therefore, over the past 10 years, we have taken continuous major decisions for Maharashtra's progress. A whopping Rs 76,000 crore has been earmarked for Vadhvan port, located near Dahanu town in Palghar district. It will provide direct connectivity to international shipping routes, reducing transit times and costs. Equipped with state-of-the-art technology and infrastructure, the port will feature deep berths, efficient cargo handling facilities, and modern port management systems. The port is expected to generate significant employment opportunities, stimulate local businesses, and contribute to the overall economic development of the region. The project incorporates sustainable development practices, with a focus on minimising environmental impact and adhering to stringent ecological standards. Once operational, the port will enhance India's maritime connectivity and further strengthen its position as a global trade hub. Modi also launched the Rs 360 crore National Roll Out of Vessel Communication and Support system, under which one lakh transponders will be installed in a phased manner on mechanised and motorised fishing vessels in 13 coastal states and Union Territories. The vessel communication and support system is an indigenous technology developed by ISRO. The system will help in establishing two-way communication while fishermen are at sea and during rescue operations. Modi also laid the foundation stone for important fishery infrastructure projects, including development, upgradation and modernization of fishing harbours, fish landing centres and construction of fish markets. Structural consultant named in FIR in Shivaji statue collapse held from Kolhapur
'Chhatrapati Shivaji our deity': PM Modi apologises for statue collapse
The statue of the 17th century Maratha empire founder, located at the Rajkot fort in Malvan tehsil of Sindhudurg in Maharashtra, came crashing down on Monday
Bow My Head At Shivaji's Feet, Seek Forgiveness: PM On Statue Collapse
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today apologised to Chhatrapati Shivaji and all those who were hurt by the collapse of the legendary ruler's statue at Rajkot Fort.
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Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Friday visited the Rajkot Fort where a statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj collapsed recently and vowed to erect a grand new statue at the same place soon. Visiting the Fort in Malvan, Pawar inspected the place and interacted with authorities here. The statue was constructed by the Indian Navy and was unveiled by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the Navy Day celebrations last year. The state government faced severe public outrage following the collapse of the statue. Visiting the Fort, Pawar tweeted Shivaji is the pride and self-respect of Maharashtra. Very soon, a grand statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj will be installed at the same place. This is my word, Pawar said. Pawar had earlier apologised to the people of the state for the collapse. Chief Minister Eknath Shinde had also apologised for the collapse. Meanwhile, a technical committee led by the Indian Navy has been set up to study the cause of the collapse and to take measures for repair. The Indian Navy expressed concern over the collapse and said it would work jointly with the Maharashtra government to reconstruct the statue. The Maharashtra police arrested Chetan Patil, the structural consultant of the statue from Kolhapur on Friday. However, Patil had earlier said he was not involved in the construction of the statue.
