'That Was A Batting Masterclass': Zimbabwe Captain Nkomo On India's Chase
Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International: Zimbabwe captain Josephine Nkomo hailed India's batting performance in the second T20I of the three-match series at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium here on Sunday. India captain Smriti Mandhana (47* from 25 balls) and vice-captain Shafali Verma (55 from 25 balls) put up a 96-run partnership for the opening wicket off just 47 balls to kill the meagre chase of 103 to win the second match by nine wickets and take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series. Nkomo was in awe of the Indian batters and stated that it was a good learning experience for the team. I thought that was a batting masterclass by the Indian team. We just stood there and had to watch and learn, and there's no better way to learn than actually experiencing the carnage that happened out there, Nkomo said in the post-match presentation. During their 96-run association, Shafali and Mandhana also became the first pair to aggregate 1000-plus runs as a pair for any wicket in a single year in the format. During her 55, Shafali also became the first women's cricketer to aggregate more than 900 runs in a single year in T20Is as she now has 922 runs in 2026, well clear of South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt, who has hit 824 runs this year. While India were on a roll with the bat after a strong performance with the ball, Zimbabwe's batters found time pretty hard in the middle. They made 20/1 in the powerplay and played 29 dot balls in the first six overs, which is now the second most by a team in Women T20Is in India. The Women in Blue had played 30 dot balls in the first six overs against Pakistan women in Delhi in 2016 and then against South Africa women in Surat in 2019. Zimbabwe captain reflected on her batting, underlining that they need to do well in the powerplay. Yeah, I think the main difference today was we didn't have a good start in the powerplay, and let's just hope in the next game, hopefully we'll have a good start, set a good foundation for everyone else to finish off the game well and not expose our bowlers, she said. The Women in Blue had played 30 dot balls in the first six overs against Pakistan women in Delhi in 2016 and then against South Africa women in Surat in 2019. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Structural defects shut Gujarat bridge; FIR filed against contractor over Rs 10.71-crore project
Digital Desk | Narmada, Oct 18 (IANS) The Gujarat government on Sunday ordered strict action against a contractor after serious structural defects were detected in a bridge over the Karjan river in Narmada district, forcing authorities to suspend vehicular traffic over the structure. The Roads and Buildings Department has lodged an FIR at Rajpipla police station against Surat-based Royal Infra Engineering Private Limited, which was awarded the contract to construct the bridge on the Rajpipla-Ramgadh (Navagam) road. The action follows directions from Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, who has also ordered departmental proceedings against officials and employees found responsible for construction deficiencies and negligence. The bridge was awarded to the company during 2018-19 at a tender cost of Rs 10.71 crore. Construction began on September 15, 2018, and was physically completed on August 14, 2020. During an inspection, officials noticed settlement in one of the bridge's foundations. The department subsequently directed its Quality Control Division to conduct a comprehensive inspection and assess the condition of the entire structure. The assessment revealed further defects in other parts of the bridge. After the structure was found unsuitable and unsafe for vehicular traffic, authorities suspended traffic movement over it. Taking note of the findings, Chief Minister Patel directed the department to initiate criminal proceedings against the contractor and its representatives under the applicable legal provisions. The Chief Minister also ordered action against officials and employees found responsible for the deficiencies and any negligence in the discharge of their duties. Departmental proceedings are to be initiated under the Gujarat State Civil Services (Discipline and Appeal) Rules, 1971. The action places responsibility for the bridge's construction quality under scrutiny, covering both the private contractor and the government personnel found accountable for the work. The bridge on the Rajpipla-Ramgadh (Navagam) road is an important link in the area. The suspension of traffic following the inspection has raised concerns over the consequences of structural deficiencies in public infrastructure completed several years earlier. The state government said the action is intended to ensure accountability for construction quality and public safety, saying that deficiencies and negligence in public infrastructure projects would invite action under the law and applicable service rules.
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2nd T20I: Niki Prasad Picks Two As India Women Keep Zimbabwe To 102/8
Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International: Niki Prasad hogged the limelight once again as India women restricted Zimbabwe women to 102/8 in the first innings of the second T20I at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium here on Sunday. Prasad, who made a stellar debut with a match-winning unbeaten 39 in the first match, picked 2-7 in her two overs during the second match against Zimbabwe. She picked up a wicket off her first ball in international cricket and then another on the next ball. Prasad came close to picking up a hat-trick but was denied when her off-spin missed the leg-stump on an LBW appeal. Prasad also become the first Indian women cricketer to take a wicket off her first career ball in T20I cricket. Pacers Kranti Gaud, Nandni Sharma and spinners Deepti Sharma and Sree Charani also scalped a wicket each as the visitors could not even get past the 114/5 they had made in the first T20I despite the hosts making a few errors in the field. India began well with the ball as Kranti and Nandni kept the lid on the Zimbabwe batters after the Women in Blue were asked to bowl. Kranti conceded just one run from the opening over through a wide, and the visitors were crawling at 5/0 after three overs as openers Beloved Biza and Kelis Ndhlovu failed to provide a strong start. Nandni then struck in the fourth over when she cleaned Ndhlovu for an 11-ball duck. Zimbabwe wasted a lot of deliveries in the powerplay and managed to move only to 20/1 in six overs, which saw as many as 29 balls being dot balls. The 29 dots Zimbabwe faced are also the second-most dots in the powerplay of an innings in a Women's T20I in India. The Women in Blue had played 30 dots in the first six overs against Pakistan women in Delhi in 2016 and then against South Africa women in Surat in 2019. Kranti got the second wicket as Sharne Mayers was caught for nine in the ninth over. Captain Josephine Nkomo and Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano looked to put up a fight, but India made errors on the field too. Shafali Verma put down Mugeri at mid-off in the 12th over off Sree Charani before Kranti put down the same batter in the next over at long-on. However, last game's debutant Prasad came just before the death overs and took back-to-back wickets. She first nicked behind Mugeri on a delivery that was on a good length and wide, before she plumbed Nyasha Gwanzura on the next delivery. The 20-year-old came close to taking a hat-trick when Modester Mupachikwa missed her flick and was hit on the pads. The Indians appealed but decided against the review. Modester Mupachikwa was run out when she tried to find a non-existent run in the 18th over. Charani came back and got Michelle Mavunga caught at long-on, while Francisca Chipare was run out on the final ball when the visitors tried to take two runs but managed only one. They ended on 102/8 as Charani continued her strong wicket-taking streak. She now has wickets in each of her last 15 T20Is. Modester Mupachikwa was run out when she tried to find a non-existent run in the 18th over. Charani came back and got Michelle Mavunga caught at long-on, while Francisca Chipare was run out on the final ball when the visitors tried to take two runs but managed only one. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
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Odisha Migrant Worker Dies Aboard Train Returning From Surat
A 40-year-old migrant worker from Odisha passed away after falling ill aboard a train while returning home from Surat, Gujarat. The deceased has been identified as Gobinda Chandra Swain, a resident of Hinjilicut in Ganjam district. Swain had moved to the Bestan area of Surat nearly two months ago to work at a local company. [] The post Odisha Migrant Worker Dies Aboard Train Returning From Surat appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Online betting: ED raids 20 places in Mumbai, Pune, Surat, Mehsana and Hyderabad
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ED searches 29 premises across six cities in share investment fraud case
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 16 (IANS) The ED on Friday conducted searches at 29 offices and residential properties across Mumbai, Ahmedabad and four other cities, seizing digital devices in an investment fraud linked to manipulation of share prices of two listed companies, an official statement said. During the search operations, various incriminating documents, digital devices, records of share transactions, and property documents were seized, the ED statement said. The Directorate of Enforcement (ED), Mumbai Zonal Office-I, conducted the search operations at 29 premises across six cities, including Mumbai, Nashik, Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, Surat and Bhavnagar, under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, it said. The matter is related to the manipulation of the shares of listed companies, including R M Drip and Sprinklers Systems and R&B Denims Ltd, said the ED. The premises searched include the offices of the two companies, the residences of their promoters, of persons to whom shares were allotted at low prices, offices of stock-broking and finance firms, and premises of persons suspected to have operated the promotional WhatsApp groups, the ED said. The ED investigation revealed that between April 2023 and March 2024, the two companies issued over 3.5 crore shares and convertible warrants to selected persons and entities. A large part of the money paid for these shares came from a small circle of connected persons, firms and lenders. Over the following months, the share prices were steadily pushed up, while the shares largely stayed in the same hands, it said. The investigation also revealed that from the end of December 2025 to February 2026, WhatsApp communities with names such as Multibagger Stocks sent daily uy tips on these shares to gullible retail investors. These groups were run on SIM cards obtained in the names of other persons in Haryana and Mumbai, but operated from Bhavnagar, Gujarat, it said. Lured by the tips, the number of buyers in the two shares rose from about 3,400 to over 1 lakh. On February 25, 2026, the WhatsApp groups were suddenly deleted. Both shares fell to the lower circuit and lost about 70 per cent of their value within days, leaving more than one lakh small investors with heavy losses and shares that could not be sold, the ED said.
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SVNIT Assistant Professor Grade I Recruitment 2026
Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat (SVNIT) has released the official notification for the recruitment of 17 Assistant Professor Grade-I posts. The online application process will begin on 16 October 2026, and the last date to apply is 30 November 2026. Candidates can apply through the official website, svnit.ac.in.
ASHINE Office Assistant Recruitment 2026
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Free Entry For Female Spectators For India-Zimbabwe Womens T20Is In Raipur
Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International: Female spectators will be allowed free entry to the three women's T20Is between India and Zimbabwe, starting at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium here, following a suggestion from the states Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai. The matches will be played on October 16, 18 and 20, with all three games starting at 7 pm. A Chhattisgarh State Cricket Sangh (CSCS) source said to IANS on Thursday that the decision was taken after the chief minister floated the idea when office-bearers of the association invited him to watch the T20I series. The Chhattisgarh CM suggested free ticketing for female spectators yesterday when he was invited to watch the T20I games by the state association. This happened because of the CM's suggestion, as one cannot refuse the CM's suggestion. Navratri is also going on, and having as many female spectators as possible in the T20I matches will add more spark to the festive season in Raipur, further said the source. The invitation was extended to Sai by CSCS president Mohan Das, director Vijay Shah, former president Mukul Tiwari, secretary Vintesh Agrawal, along with G S Murthy, Vinay Bajaj and other office-bearers. The association announced the initiative on its social media accounts on Thursday and urged female fans to turn up in large numbers and fill the stands in support of the Indian team. The series marks the start of Smriti Mandhana's tenure as India's full-time captain and is Zimbabwe's first bilateral series against India. It will also be the first time Raipur hosts a women's international match. After the T20Is, the two teams will move to Vadodara for a three-match ODI series from October 23 to 28. Meanwhile, Surat will host Elite Group A games in the Senior Womens T20 Trophy, which New Delhi was to stage originally. But with Arun Jaitley Stadium set to undergo drainage and pitch upgrades, and Palam Grounds occupied with the Ranji Trophy, there werent sufficient grounds to stage the games. CK Pithawala Ground and Lalbhai Contractor Stadium in Surat will now host Elite Group A games starting on October 26. It will also be the first time Raipur hosts a women's international match. After the T20Is, the two teams will move to Vadodara for a three-match ODI series from October 23 to 28. Meanwhile, Surat will host Elite Group A games in the Senior Womens T20 Trophy, which New Delhi was to stage originally. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
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SMC Honorary Coach Recruitment 2026
Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) has published the Recruitment 2026 notification for 8 vacancies across various posts. The online application process will be conducted from 15 October 2026 to 24 October 2026. Eligible candidates can apply through the official website, suratmunicipal.gov.in. The recruitment drive includes Table Tennis Coach, Badminton Coach, Volleyball Coach, Kho-Kho Coach, and other positions.
Surat shop owner held for selling vet product as child medicine
Surat: A medical store owner in Surat allegedly repackaged a tonic intended for animals and sold it as medicine for children at double the price, prompting concerns over public health, police said. The Surat Special Operations Group and a team from the Food and Drugs Control Administration raided the Shantinath Medical Store in the citys 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 .
18 new machines to upgrade cataract surgery facilities at Gujarat hospitals
Digital Desk | Gandhinagar, Oct 15 (IANS) Government hospitals and medical colleges across Gujarat will receive 18 advanced phacoemulsification machines for cataract surgeries at an estimated cost of more than Rs 8.85 crore, following approval by state Health Minister Praful Pansheriya, on Thursday. The machines will be distributed among government healthcare institutions in Ahmedabad, Surat, Bhavnagar, Vadodara, Jamnagar, Morbi, Gandhinagar, Vadnagar and Himmatnagar. The state government said the equipment would help patients to access modern eye treatment free of cost. The M and J Institute of Ophthalmology in Ahmedabad will receive seven machines, while Government Medical College in Bhavnagar, and GMERS Hospital in Morbi, will receive two each. One machine each has been allocated to New Civil Hospital and Old Civil Hospital in Surat, GG General Hospital in Jamnagar, ESIC General Hospital in Vadodara, and GMERS institutions in Gandhinagar, Vadnagar and Himmatnagar. The machines are designed to improve precision during cataract surgery by allowing surgeons to control ultrasound energy, vacuum and fluid flow. Their technology helps break down and remove cataract fragments, with the aim of providing greater control during procedures and supporting faster recovery. The equipment features an elliptical movement technology in its handpiece and a peristaltic pump system to regulate fluid flow and vacuum, enabling cataract particles to be removed through a suction tip. A foot-pedal control system allows surgeons to adjust ultrasound energy, vacuum and fluid flow according to the requirements of each operation. The machines also incorporate CASE (Chamber Stabilisation Environment) technology, which regulates changes in vacuum and fluid flow to help maintain stable pressure inside the eye during surgery and reduce the risk of a sudden pressure drop, known as a post-occlusion surge. The handpiece is designed to reduce excessive heat generation near the small incision made during surgery. This can help minimise corneal oedema, or swelling of the cornea, and other post-operative complications, supporting quicker recovery. The approval was given at a meeting chaired by Pansheriya as part of the state government's efforts to strengthen eye-care facilities at government medical colleges and hospitals.
Harshil Desai: From a Teenage Photographer in Surat to Building a Global Advertising Venture
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Video: Surat's 36-Year-Old Skating Garba Tradition Eyes New World Record
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Chemist Sells Animal Tonic As Child Medicine
A medical store owner in Surat was arrested for allegedly repackaging veterinary liver tonic and selling it as paediatric medicine at double the price, raising serious public health concerns. Police raided his store, seized materials, and registered an FIR.
Surat Police Enhances Security for Navratri Celebrations with Special Teams and Technology
Surat police ramp up security for Navratri, deploying special teams and AI technology to ensure safety during celebrations. Surat Police Enhances Security for Navratri Celebrations with Special Teams and Technology
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Surat Medical Shop Owner Sold Animal Product As Tonic For Children, Arrested
The accused allegedly took large cans of Himalaya Liv.52 Protec Liquid Veterinary Feed Supplement, intended for animals, and transferred the liquid into smaller 60 ml and 100 ml bottles.
Surat Shop Owner Repackaged Animal Tonic For Kids
Surat Police have arrested a medical shop owner for allegedly repackaging veterinary feed supplement as paediatric medicine and selling it at a higher price. The accused transferred Himalaya Liv.52 Protec Liquid Veterinary Feed Supplement into smaller bottles and affixed counterfeit labels of Himalaya Liv.52 Drops, a product for children.
Digital Desk | Meerut, Oct 14 (IANS) The family of Saurabh Rajput, former Merchant Navy officer, whose body was found stuffed inside a blue drum after his cold-blooded murder by his wife Muskan and her lover Sahil Shukla, welcomed the capital punishment for the duo, as awarded by the district court on Wednesday. The two were awarded death penalty by the district judge, while categorising the case as arest of the rare. Saurabh's mother Renu Devi, speaking to the press, expressed happiness with the court's verdict, stating, We are completely satisfied with the court's decision. Today, the court has merely pronounced the death sentence, the day the date for their execution is fixed, will be the true day of happiness for us. Saurabh's brother Rahul said, We are fully satisfied with the court's verdict. We have received justice. Our demand to the court was for Muskan and Sahil to be sentenced to death. That demand has been met, and we are now completely satisfied. Vijay Bahadur, the lawyer representing Saurabh's family said, The court has truly delivered justice in this case. This verdict will send a strong message to society and also instill fear in the minds of criminals. The case had grabbed national headlines after Saurabh Rajput's body was discovered inside a blue drum. Rajput was killed by his wife and his body was dismembered. Then the chopped up body parts were concealed inside a blue plastic drum that was later filled with sand and cement to get rid of his body and conceal the heinous crime. Meanwhile, as the Meerut court pronounced death sentence for the guilty, a wave of jubilation swept through the court complex. Lawyers celebrated outside the district court by distributing sweets and remarked that the punishment was commensurate with the gravity of the crime.
Digital Desk | Surat, Oct 14 (IANS) A medical store owner in Surat has been arrested for allegedly repackaging a veterinary liver supplement into smaller bottles and selling it as a medicine for human use after affixing counterfeit labels of Himalaya Liv.52 Drops, the Special Operations Group (SOG) of Gujarat Police said on Wednesday. The accused, Mohammed Sajid Ibrahim Mulla, 51, who operated Shree Shantinath Medical Store in the Gopipura area of Athwa, was apprehended during a joint raid by the SOG and the Food and Drugs Department on October 13. According to police, the accused allegedly refilled Himalaya Liv.52 Protec Liquid Animal Feed Supplement into smaller bottles and labelled them as Himalaya Liv.52 Drops, a product marketed for human use. He allegedly sold the repackaged liquid to customers as medicine for human treatment. Deputy Commissioner of Police (SOG) Rajdeepsinh Nakum said the team had received information about the alleged activity at the medical store and conducted a joint raid following verification. The accused was refilling the Liv.52 Liquid Animal Feed product, available in one-litre and five-litre containers, into smaller bottles and selling it as Liv.52 Drops used for the human liver. He had been selling the medicine for the last one year and sold around 1,000 bottles, Nakum told IANS. During the raid, the team seized a five-litre container of the veterinary supplement, a 60 ml bottle of Liv.52 Drops, empty bottles, caps, stoppers, counterfeit stickers and a mobile phone. The seizure included one five-litre container of Himalaya Liv.52 Protec Liquid Animal Feed Supplement valued at Rs 1,050, one 60 ml bottle of Liv.52 Drops valued at Rs 140 and a mobile phone valued at Rs 30,000. The team also recovered seven empty bottles without labels, seven additional empty bottles with capacities of 60 ml and 100 ml, seven caps, seven stoppers and six stickers bearing the Liv.52 Drops 60 ml label. Officials put the total value of the seized items at Rs 31,195. An offence has been registered against the accused at Athwa police station under Sections 123, 125, 336(2), 336(3), 336(4) and 278 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. Nakum cautioned people against taking medicines without consulting a qualified medical practitioner. People should not take any medicine, whether Ayurvedic, homoeopathic or allopathic, without a prescription from a medical practitioner, he said, warning that taking products intended for animals could be harmful to humans. The police have also appealed to anyone who purchased medicines from the store and subsequently experienced adverse health effects to seek medical treatment and contact the police.
Employees State Insurance Corporation Medical College & Hospital Surat (ESIC Surat), ESIC Medical College & Hospital, Surat, has released Notification No. 02 of 2026 for 29 vacancies, including Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor, and Senior Resident posts, to be filled through a Walk-in Interview. The interview will be held on 26 October 2026 and 27 October 2026. Candidates should report at 9:00 AM. Further details are available at esic.gov.in.
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LAC must be stable for normalisation of ties with China: EAM Jaishankar
The Line of Actual Control (LAC) has to be stable for normalising relations between India and China, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said, asserting that any disturbance along the border will have consequences. Jaishankar also linked expansion of trade and investment ties between the two countries to peace and tranquillity along the border. The point we make to the Chinese is: 'If you want a normal relationship, if the rest of the relationship is to move, it's common sense -- It is a no-brainer that the boundary has to be stable and that we need peace and tranquillity in the border areas', he said. Jaishankar, speaking at the Bloomberg New Economy Forum on Tuesday evening, noted that the situation along the LAC has settled down to a great extent since 2024 and that the relationship is commensurately moving towards normalcy. In the last few months, both sides have rolled out a series of confidence-building measures to repair ties frayed by the more than ...
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Vadodara (Gujarat) [India], October 14: Total Sports & Fitness, India's leading Multi-Brand, Multi-Sports retail chain, has opened its first store in Vadodara, marking its third store in Gujarat, following its presence in Surat and Ahmedabad, and another milestone in its expansion across India. Located on Vasana-Bhayli Road, the new 1,500 sqft. store brings together sports equipment, fitness gear and active lifestyle products from over 100 brands across sporting categories, with a key focus on cricket and badminton, catering to athletes, fitness enthusiasts, coaches and recreational players across the city.
Mumbai police arrest Surat businessman in Rs 10.14 crore fraud
In a recent crackdown, Chirag Himmatbhai Dhola, a Surat entrepreneur, was apprehended by the Economic Offences Wing of Mumbai for allegedly scamming a complainant out of Rs 10.14 crores by assuring rapid payments for raw cloth supplies. The investigation delves into the fate of the merchandise, monetary transactions, and Dhola's links to the fugitive Sanjay Kumar Patel. The police revealed that a network of companies participated in this deceit.
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16 Fake Doctors Arrested In Surat
Surat Police and the district health department have apprehended 16 alleged fake doctors operating clinics in the Pandesara area. A special drive on Tuesday led to the arrests, with three individuals being repeat offenders. Seizures included medical equipment and medicines worth Rs 1,82,444.
Surat Ragging: Third Doctor Held After Student Suicide
Police in Surat have arrested a third resident doctor, Anuj Maheshwari, in connection with the alleged ragging and harassment of a first-year postgraduate medical student, Harsh Pandya, who died by suicide in August. Two other doctors, Dikshita Ghewaria and Hina Bhut, were arrested earlier. The accused face charges under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the SC/ST Act, based on an anti-ragging committee report which found evidence of mental harassment and humiliation.
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A 46-year-old woman from Kerala was arrested in Surat for her role in a 13.10 lakh online investment scam. Kerala Woman Arrested in Gujarat for 13.10 Lakh Online Investment Fraud
Nine ITIs in Surat, Visakhapatnam to be upgraded with 440 cr investment
The Centre, Gujarat and Andhra Pradesh have partnered AM/NS India to modernise nine government ITIs under PM-SETU, with a focus on industry-linked training and infrastructure
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71 bikes, one tribute to Maa Durga: Surat bikers create a unique display at Dabhari Beach
In a heartwarming tribute to Goddess Durga , members of the Surat Biking Community in Gujarat came together to create a massive portrait of the goddess using 71 premium motorcycles at Dabhari Beach. Ahead of Navratri, the unusual display brought together their love for biking and devotion, turning a stretch of the beach into a striking tribute to the goddess.
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Resident doctor found dead at Mumbai hospital
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 11 (IANS) In a shocking incident, a first-year resident doctor allegedly committed suicide in Mumbai's Sion hospital, police said on Sunday. According to officials, the deceased doctor has been identified as Shivsharan Patil. According to preliminary information, Dr Patil's body was found last night in the bathroom of his hostel room. The hospital administration and the police were subsequently informed. It is suspected that he died by suicide after taking an overdose of anaesthesia. Dr Patil was a first-year postgraduate student in the Department of Surgery at Sion Hospital, police said. Investigation into the incident is currently underway. A similar case was reported in August from a hospital in Gujarat's Surat where a first-year resident doctor allegedly committed suicide. The incident took place at Surat's New Civil Hospital, following which four senior doctors were suspended after a state-appointed enquiry into the case found evidence of ragging and mental harassment, Gujarat Health Minister Praful Pansheriya had said. A forensic post-mortem was also ordered as part of the enquiry. According to the preliminary report of the Anti-Ragging Committee, four senior doctors found directly responsible for causing mental harassment have been suspended with immediate effect. The Head of Department of the department concerned at New Civil Hospital, along with teaching staff, were also served show-cause notices for allegedly failing to fulfil their responsibility of ensuring the safety and proper management of junior doctors. No suicide note was found, the minister said. However, statements recorded from the deceased doctor's fellow students indicated that the doctor had allegedly been repeatedly subjected to mental harassment and torture by senior doctors. Pansheriya said the findings had prompted the Gujarat government to take strict action against those found responsible. Harassing junior doctors is not our culture, he said, while warning senior doctors against ragging and mental harassment.
Doctors Arrested In Ragging Suicide Case
Police in Surat have arrested two senior resident doctors, Dikshita Ghewaria and Hina Bhut, in connection with the suicide of first-year PG medical student Harsh Pandya. The doctors are accused of systemic harassment and ragging Pandya and nine other first-year students, leading to Pandya's death by suicide on August 9. Two other accused are still at large.
Devotees Flock to Historic Ambaji Temple in Surat on First Day of Navratri
A large crowd gathered at Surats Ambaji Temple on the first day of Navratri, celebrating its rich history and spiritual significance. Devotees Flock to Historic Ambaji Temple in Surat on First Day of Navratri
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Digital Desk | Surat, Oct 10 (IANS) The Gujarat government aims to connect all CCTV cameras across the state to a single dashboard and integrate technology developed by young innovators into police procedures, including FIR registration and cybercrime resolution, Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi said on Saturday. Addressing the grand finale of the E-Rakshak Hackathon at Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology (SVNIT) in Surat, Sanghavi said the state government wanted to encourage software-based solutions that could improve policing and reduce dependence on frequently changing hardware. He reviewed cybersecurity prototypes developed by 31 teams representing colleges affiliated with more than 13 universities across six states. The grand finale brought together 150 students, selected from 458 registrations received from across the country. Changes in hardware and camera models introduced by major companies could increase government expenditure, making sustainable software solutions an important priority, he said. He encouraged students to use their technical expertise to address practical challenges faced by citizens and the police. He also highlighted the potential of artificial intelligence integrated with CCTV cameras to improve traffic management. Even a 15-second reduction in waiting time at traffic signals could save millions of people valuable time and fuel, he added. The Deputy Chief Minister urged young people to look beyond social media discussions and familiarise themselves with government schemes designed to support entrepreneurship. He referred to Gujarat's industrial and startup policies, initiatives for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), and schemes in the science and technology sector. Eligible entrepreneurs could receive assistance for office rent, marketing, operational expenses, salaries and cloud subscriptions, besides support available through the Startup India Seed Fund Scheme, he noted. He also highlighted provisions for women entrepreneurs. Assuring the participants of government support, Sanghavi said the state is prepared to act as a risk partner for startups and share the risks involved in turning innovative ideas into practical solutions. Sanghavi also commended the Surat Cyber Crime Team for dismantling cybercrime rackets operating at national and international levels. The government wanted to work with young innovators to develop technology that could help prevent crime and improve the efficiency of police operations, he said. Surat Police Commissioner Wabang Jamir said the hackathon is jointly organised by Surat City Police and SVNIT's NEXUS unit to encourage college students to develop technological solutions for cybersecurity, digital safety and cybercrime prevention. Deputy Commissioner of Police (Cyber Crime) Bishakha Jain said organisers had identified nine to 10 problem statements through surveys conducted at police stations. These focused on everyday difficulties faced by citizens and operational challenges encountered by police personnel, she said. A total of 458 students from colleges across the country registered for the hackathon, with 150 students representing 31 teams reaching the grand finale in Surat. The initiative aims to promote more efficient policing through technology and encourage students to develop solutions that can be applied to real-world challenges. The event brought together student innovators, police officials and academic institutions to explore how emerging technologies could strengthen cybersecurity and improve public services.
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