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With 23,542 Ganesh idols sold, Gujarats clay artisans clock Rs 5 crores at state fair
Digital Desk | Gandhinagar, Sep 21 (IANS) More than 23,500 eco-friendly clay Ganesh idols were sold across Gujarat during a seven-day state-supported fair this month, generating around Rs five crore in revenue for 361 registered artisans, the Gujarat Matikam Kalakari and Rural Technology Institute said on Monday. The Mati Murti Mela-2026, organised by the Institute under the Cottage and Rural Industries Department from September 8 to 14, saw 23,542 clay idols sold at five locations in Ahmedabad, Vadodara and Surat. The state government supplied 186 tonnes of ready-to-use clay to participating artisans and provided sales stalls free of cost under a 100 per cent subsidy. Ahmedabad Haat in Vastrapur recorded the highest revenue among the five venues, with sales exceeding Rs 1.91 crore. Adajan in Surat recorded the highest number of idols sold, with 7,920 idols accounting for more than Rs 1.11 crore in sales. At Parsi Agiyari Maidan in Vadodara, 79 stalls recorded sales of Rs 85.77 lakh, while 124 stalls at the Sabarmati Riverfront registered sales of Rs 77.99 lakh. Bopal Hastkala Haat in Ahmedabad recorded Rs 32.55 lakh in sales through 30 stalls. The fair is part of state government's efforts to encourage clay idols as an alternative to Plaster of Paris (POP) idols during Ganeshotsav. According to state government, around 90 per cent of Ganesh idols in Gujarat were made from POP until 2014-15. Since POP does not dissolve in water and can affect aquatic life and water sources, the government introduced the Incentive Scheme for Clay Idol Makers in 2015-16. Under the scheme, registered artisans receive ready-to-use clay at a 50 per cent subsidised rate, along with free sales stalls and daily fair assistance of Rs 1,000. The government said the measures implemented over the past decade have contributed to a reduction in the use of POP idols across the state. The initiative also included an educational component, with more than 84,500 students from 302 schools across 10 districts participating in live clay idol-making demonstrations and do-it-yourself (DIY) activities. The activities were organised under the National Education Policy to promote awareness about environmental issues. The programme also created livelihood opportunities for women from artisan families involved in making and decorating idols at home. The Institute said the scheme has expanded beyond financial assistance to artisans and is intended to support livelihoods while promoting traditional skills and environmental protection. The government plans to continue such fairs in the coming years as part of its stated objective of promoting an Aatmanirbhar Gujarat to Aatmanirbhar Bharat approach.
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Gujarat: New Gambhira bridge opens a year after tragedy
Digital Desk | Vadodara, Sep 20 (IANS) The new Gambhira-Mujpur bridge over the Mahi River was inaugurated in Vadodara district on Sunday, a little over a year after the collapse of the old structure claimed 22 lives, as Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for development projects worth Rs 1,297 crore in the district. The new 868.75-metre bridge connects Padra taluka in Vadodara with Anklav in Anand district and has 23 spans and 21 piers. According to the Roads and Buildings Department, construction began on August 14, 2025, and was completed on August 13, making it the fastest river bridge in Gujarat. The earlier bridge, built in 1985, collapsed on July 9 last year when a section between two piers gave way during morning traffic, sending several vehicles into the Mahi River. The final death toll was 22. The bridge was a major route between central Gujarat and Saurashtra and carried around one lakh vehicles a day, including heavy vehicles. Its collapse forced commuters to take detours of up to 45 km. The new structure uses epoxy-coated steel to improve durability and reduce corrosion. Around 300 workers were deployed round the clock during construction, with fluctuating water levels and flow in the Mahi River posing challenges. Safety testing was also carried out before the bridge was opened. Addressing a programme at Trimandir in Varnama, Patel said the Rs 1,297-crore package included the Gambhira bridge, the Bharat Ratna Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Sankalp Bhoomi Memorial at Kalyannagar and works related to housing, roads, drainage and water supply. The Ambedkar memorial, built at a cost of around Rs 29 crore, features a 12-foot statue of Dr Ambedkar, along with a museum, digital show, library, and auditorium. Patel said the memorial would inspire future generations toward social equality, unity, and harmony. Social harmony had been established in the country under Prime Minister Narendra Modis leadership and that the spirit of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam had received continuous encouragement under his leadership, he added. He said PM Modi had adopted an approach of considering every citizen as part of his family and ensuring that the benefits of development reached the person at the bottom of the social and economic ladder. The Chief Minister said the 'Seva Sankalp Abhiyan' is being organised to advance further PM Modis 25-year journey of public and national service. Benefits of schemes including the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana, Har Ghar Jal and Ayushman Bharat had made peoples lives easier, and citizens must ensure that those who remained deprived received their rightful benefits, he said. He stressed the need for a saturation approach so that government schemes reached the maximum number of beneficiaries and urged people to contribute to public service through activities such as tree plantation, cleanliness drives, water conservation, electricity conservation and rainwater harvesting. The government is working to bring every village, family and citizen into the development process, he noted. He said 593 houses were among the works being undertaken under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana. He stressed the importance of public participation in building a developed Gujarat and achieving the vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047. Social Justice and Empowerment Minister Pradyuman Vaja said Vadodara had received development works worth Rs 1,273 crore, including around Rs 75 crore in projects under his department. Vaja also thanked the Chief Minister for making a budgetary provision of Rs 231 crore in Gujarat to mark the 650th birth anniversary of Sant Shiromani Ravidas. Minister of State Manisha Vakil said Patel had given priority to reconstructing the Gambhira bridge and ensured the work was completed on time. The new bridge would make trade and commercial movement between Vadodara and Saurashtra easier. The Bharat Ratna Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Memorial would continue to inspire people, she added.
FairPoint: India suddenly has too many 'naaraz fufajis', some even outside
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 20 (IANS) From Delhi to Washington, the naraaz fufaji -- the grumpy, angry or perpetually sulking uncle -- has now found a popular place in political vocabulary. It is not that naaraz fufaji is a new discovery; every Indian family knows one. But suddenly, these two words have acquired their own status, putting a familiar family character at the centre of political conversations. It is quite interesting to watch several 'naaraz fufajis' getting the spotlight in the country, from the desi political arena to international politics and even other fields. The country suddenly seems to have too many fufajis. The fufaji is a character most Indian households instantly recognise. He arrives at a family function and, instead of simply enjoying the hospitality, starts inspecting the arrangements. Why is this here? Why was that done? What was the need? And, most importantly, why wasn't I asked? The questions may be basic, but the intention is usually to find something wrong and, perhaps, remind everyone that he would have done it better. If the food is good, he will ask why another dish was not included. If the venue is impressive, he will question why this place was chosen. And if everything has gone perfectly, he may remind everyone that his daughter's or son's wedding was better. Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently gave this familiar Indian character a political identity. During his interaction with students at the centenary celebrations of Shri Ram College of Commerce, PM Modi referred to the naraz fufaji, taking a dig at those who question every new government initiative. He returned to the expression days later in Vadodara while speaking about development projects worth more than Rs 35,000 crore and the completion of the Dedicated Freight Corridor. The Prime Minister did not name anyone. But politics does not always require names. Sometimes a fufaji is enough. PM Modi used the freight corridor to contrast the pace of work under his government with the earlier Congress-led UPA period, pointing out that the project had been conceived earlier but had moved slowly before 2014. Once the naraaz fufaji entered political vocabulary, social media did what it does best -- memes, videos and reels appeared. And, naturally, Rahul Gandhi and the Congress party became frequent recipients of the new political nickname. But Rahul Gandhi is not the only one who seems to have accepted the fufaji job description. Akhilesh Yadav too has increasingly found himself in the same political conversation, often taking a similar line to Rahul Gandhi on national issues. The BRICS Summit in New Delhi provided a rather perfect example. After India hosted a gala dinner for BRICS leaders with an elaborate vegetarian menu showcasing different parts of the country, Rahul Gandhi found something else to put on the political menu. He pointed out that 80 per cent of Indians are non-vegetarian and praised non-vegetarian food. Like a typical fufaji, Rahul Gandhi managed to find a point of criticism in the dinner menu at an international summit. Akhilesh Yadav also criticised the Centre and the Uttar Pradesh government, saying international events such as the BRICS Summit could not conceal domestic governance shortcomings or replace genuine democratic accountability. Fair criticism? That is for people to decide. But in the fufaji dictionary, the timing certainly qualifies. The naraaz fufaji does not discriminate between a major family decision and the colour of the curtains. Everything deserves a comment. The wedding may be grand. The guests may be happy. The food may be excellent. But the fufaji will still ask questions and pass indirect judgements. In politics, apparently, even a BRICS dinner is not safe. And then there is the international family. US President Donald Trump could almost qualify as the international edition of the fufaji -- the kind who walks into a family gathering and within minutes tells everyone how important he is, how much he has done for them and what they should be doing differently. India has had its own experience. During the tensions between India and Pakistan following Operation Sindoor in May 2025, Trump repeatedly claimed a role in bringing the hostilities to an end and spoke about mediation. India rejected the suggestion of US mediation and maintained that the cessation of firing followed direct communication between the two militaries. Then came the tariff threats and Trump's repeated comments on the Indian economy. In July 2025, he described India and Russia as having dead economies. No sooner had the international fufaji commented than some Indian fufajis led by Rahul Gandhi quickly endorsed it. Gandhi said Trump was right and that the Indian economy was a dead economy, while blaming the Modi government. They even tried to add their own reasons for the remarks, thereby proving a point for which the fufaji is perpetually known -- a fufaji gone naaraz. Every Indian knows this: the fufaji has an opinion about everything. And politics has plenty of such characters. Governments need criticism. Opposition parties have every right to question decisions. But when every government initiative is criticised simply because it comes from the government, the criticism can start sounding predictable. Rahul Gandhi has done this on several occasions, giving further credence to the fufaji title. At the same time, when every criticism is dismissed by calling the critic a naraaz fufaji, governments can also avoid answering uncomfortable questions. That is perhaps the strange beauty of the political fufaji. He is always around. He does not really retire. When his party is in Opposition, everything the government does is wrong. When his party comes to power, everything the previous government did becomes wrong. When the government announces something, he asks why. When it does not announce something, he asks why not. When something succeeds, he asks why it took so long. And when something fails, he is the first to say, I told you so. The fufaji will never change. And perhaps that is the most Indian thing about our political family. There will always be a naraaz fufaji, frowning at everything under the sun, no matter what. (Deepika Bhan can be contacted at deepika.b@ians.in)
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Delhi Police bust narco-extortion network, seize 2 kg Pakistani-origin heroin
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 18 (IANS) The Delhi Police Special Cell, in a joint operation with the Gujarat Crime Branch, has busted a narco-extortion network operating between Delhi and Gujarat and recovered 2 kg of Pakistani-origin heroin valued at around Rs 12 crore. Police said an accused associated with the Rohit Godara and Mahendra Delana gang was arrested during the operation. The accused has been identified as 31-year-old Kuldeep Swami, a resident of Rajasthan's Churu. According to police, Swami was involved in a major narco-extortion module and was wanted in connection with a high-profile extortion case involving approximately Rs 10 crore registered in Gujarat's Vadodara. During the investigation, police recovered 2 kg of high-quality heroin, a car, and currency notes used for hawala token verification. A secret cavity was also found in the recovered vehicle, police said. Investigators are now probing the alleged links of the network with gangsters Godara and Delana, along with possible connections to Pakistan-based narcotics networks. The latest action comes amid a series of operations by the Delhi Police against criminal networks involved in extortion, narcotics and arms-related offences. Earlier, on August 26, the Delhi Police Special Cell had arrested two alleged sympathisers of the Gogi gang who were reportedly planning to commit extortion-related crimes. Police had identified the accused as 22-year-old Chirag, a resident of Narela, and 26-year-old Sagar, a resident of Haryana's Sonipat. The two were arrested near the Munak Canal on August 19 following a tip-off, officials said. A .32-bore semi-automatic pistol along with four live cartridges, a country-made single-shot pistol and two mobile phones were recovered from their possession, according to a senior police officer. In another case, on March 19, a team of the Delhi Police Special Cell apprehended a proclaimed offender who had allegedly been evading arrest in connection with an Arms Act case registered in Delhi. The accused, identified as 26-year-old Jaswinder Singh, a resident of Haryana's Ambala, was wanted in an FIR registered at Jagatpuri Police Station under Section 125 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and Sections 25 and 27 of the Arms Act. Police had said Singh had been absconding since the registration of the case and was subsequently declared a proclaimed offender by a court.
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Established new benchmarks of good governance: Prez Murmu extends birthday wishes to PM Modi
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday extended birthday greetings to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and said that over the past 25 years, during his tenure as Chief Minister and Prime Minister, he has established several new benchmarks of good governance and imparted unprecedented momentum and a new direction to inclusive development. President Murmu took to social media 'X' and said, Heartfelt birthday greetings and best wishes to the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji. Over the past 25 years, during your tenure as Chief Minister and Prime Minister, you have established many new benchmarks of good governance and imparted unprecedented momentum and a new direction to inclusive development. While advancing on the path of modern progress with a sense of cultural pride, our countrymen are realising the harmony between heritage and development. I pray to God for your excellent health and long life, so that you may continue to relentlessly advance your campaign of public service and nation-building, the President said. PM Modi was born on September 17, 1950, in Vadnagar, in present-day Gujarat. PM Modi was born three years after India's Independence in 1947, making him the first Prime Minister of the country to have been born in independent India. He grew up in a modest family and helped at his family's tea stall during his childhood. He became an RSS pracharak in Ahmedabad in 1972, beginning a period of full-time organisational work. During the Emergency of 1975-77, he participated in activities associated with the movement opposing the Emergency and seeking the restoration of democracy. He completed a master's degree in political science from Gujarat University. PM Modi began working as the BJP's General Secretary in Gujarat in 1987, marking his formal rise within the party organisation. One of his first major assignments in the BJP involved the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation election, where the party recorded its first victory in the civic body. In the 1990 Gujarat Assembly election, the BJP emerged as the state's second-largest party behind the Congress. The BJP won 121 seats in the Gujarat Assembly in the 1995 election, when PM Modi was working in the party's organisational structure. He became a BJP national secretary in 1995 and was given responsibility for the party's activities in Haryana and Himachal Pradesh. He subsequently became the BJP's General Secretary (Organisation), one of the party's senior organisational positions. He played an organisational role in the BJP's preparations for the 1998 Lok Sabha election, when the BJP emerged as the largest constituent of the government formed under Atal Bihari Vajpayee. He became the Chief Minister of Gujarat on October 7, 2001, and went on to serve in the post for more than 12 years. He contested the 2014 Lok Sabha election from both Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh and Vadodara in Gujarat. He won both seats in the 2014 election and subsequently retained Varanasi. The BJP won 282 Lok Sabha seats in the 2014 general election, giving the party a majority on its own. He was sworn in as Prime Minister on May 26, 2014, with then President Pranab Mukherjee administering the oath at Rashtrapati Bhavan. PM Modi contested Varanasi again in the 2019 Lok Sabha election and won the seat for a second consecutive time. The BJP won 303 Lok Sabha seats in the 2019 general election. PM Modi contested the Varanasi Lok Sabha constituency for the third consecutive general election in 2024. PM Modi won Varanasi in the 2024 election and retained the constituency for a third consecutive term. The BJP won 240 Lok Sabha seats in the 2024 general election, below the 272 seats required for a majority on its own. PM Modi subsequently took oath as Prime Minister for a third consecutive term.
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Watch: Dispute over Ganesh festival contributions escalates into violence in Gujarat
Hindu shop refuses to give Ganesh Chaturthi donation, attacked
Gujarat: A dispute over donations for Ganpati Chaturthi celebrations turned violent in Gujarats Vadodara after a group of young men vandalised a shop when its owner refused to pay as a donation. The incident occured in Chokhandi area at a store called Rajasthan Kulfi Store. The men demanded Rs 21,000 as a contribution from 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 .
From sanitation workers to organ donation: Gujarats Ganeshotsav takes a community focus
Digital Desk | Surat, Sep 14 (IANS) Ganeshotsav celebrations in parts of Gujarat took a community-focussed turn this year, with sanitation workers felicitated in Surat, an appeal for organ donation made during the festival and traditional celebrations held in Jamnagar and Vadodara. At the Kamrej Assembly Karmayog Office in Surat, the idol of Lord Ganesh was installed in the presence of state Health Minister Praful Pansheriya and other officials after prayers and an 'aarti'. Sanitation workers and their families, who work through the night to keep the city clean, were specially felicitated during the event, while the first 'aarti' was performed by members of the sanitation worker families. Pansheriya said sanitation staff worked through the night to keep Surat clean and their contribution was important in maintaining cleanliness in the city and across the state. He called for people to worship together and conveyed a message of social harmony, saying that there should be no distinction between people as big or small. The event was organised under the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan, as part of programmes marking 25 years of Prime Minister Narendra Modis governance and public service journey. Pansheriya outlined government efforts to take public service and welfare initiatives to the people and prayed for the welfare, health and prosperity of citizens. He also urged people to ensure that government welfare and healthcare schemes reached those who needed them and could benefit from them. Linking the festival with a social cause, Pansheriya appealed to people to encourage organ donation during Ganeshotsav so that those awaiting transplants could receive a new lease of life. He called for greater public awareness and efforts to increase organ donation. Leaders and workers from the Kamrej Assembly constituency, along with a large number of people, attended the event, officials said. In Jamnagar, the Brahma Social Group organised the Open Saurashtra Modak Competition for the 18th consecutive year on Ganesh Chaturthi. A total of 44 participants competed across the children, women, men and senior citizen categories. The event promoted traditional, homemade and nutritious food while discouraging dependence on junk food. In Vadodara, Lord Ganpati was brought to the Laxmi Vilas Palace as part of the traditional procession of the royal family. The idol was prepared according to traditional practices and installed at the palace following rituals and prayers.
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Digital Desk | Ahmedabad, Sep 12 (IANS) Gujarat BJP in-charge Tarun Chugh concluded a five-day organisational tour of six districts in the state on Saturday, with a visit to Vadodara district where he held meetings with party office-bearers, elected representatives and cooperative leaders to review organisational work and discuss coordination in public service. Chugh, along with state BJP Organisation General Secretary Ratnakar, visited Gandhinagar, Kheda, Panchmahal, Dahod, Chhota Udepur and Vadodara between September 8 and 12. During the tour, meetings were held with party functionaries and other stakeholders to review the organisation's functioning and discuss measures to make it more active and stronger. During the Vadodara visit, Chugh and Ratnakar held separate meetings with organisational office-bearers, elected public representatives, cooperative leaders and the district coordination committee at the district BJP office. The meetings covered organisational planning, ongoing activities and programmes under the 'Seva Sankalp Abhiyan'. Discussions also focused on strengthening coordination between the party organisation and public service activities. At the meeting with elected representatives and cooperative leaders, the BJP leaders called for continuous public contact at the local level and efforts to ensure the quick resolution of people's problems through public service activities. They also stressed the need to ensure that various government schemes reach every eligible beneficiary through saturation coverage. The meeting with the district coordination committee focused on improving coordination between organisational activities and public welfare work, as well as ensuring their effective implementation. The visit was attended by state BJP General Secretary Hitendrasinh Chauhan, Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha national president and MP Hemang Joshi, state vice-president Rasik Prajapati, Vadodara district BJP president B.J. Brahmbhatt, district in-charge Dr Ritvij Patel, MLAs, party office-bearers, cooperative leaders, senior members and other party workers. The organisational tour was aimed at reviewing the party's functioning across the six districts and metropolitan areas and providing guidance on strengthening its organisational activities and coordination with public service initiatives, party sources said.
No shortage of funds for development works, says Gujarat CM
Digital Desk | Gandhinagar, Sep 12 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Saturday said that no development project would be allowed to remain stalled for want of funds, as he announced a fresh package of Rs 48.26 crore for traffic, road and urban infrastructure in the state capital. Speaking at a programme where development works worth Rs 1,848 crore were inaugurated or launched, Patel said Gujarat's financial management had ensured that funds were available for development. The government is committed to ensuring that no development work is stalled due to lack of funds, he said. The Chief Minister said the Rs 1,848 crore package comprised Rs 798 crore of works undertaken by the Gandhinagar Municipal Corporation and Rs 1,050 crore under the Roads and Buildings Department. He urged citizens to communicate local requirements and pending works to the municipal corporation so that necessary projects could be taken up quickly and conveyed to the government. The Centre and state government had consistently pursued development by keeping the common man and the last-mile citizen at the centre, he said. Referring to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent visit to Gujarat, he said the state had received development projects worth more than Rs 34,000 crore from Vadodara. The Prime Minister's work mantra was Nagrik Devo Bhava and the trust placed by people in the government over the past 25 years had been repaid through public welfare and development. The government had sought to keep the common citizen, poor and last-mile resident, at the centre of every scheme and project, he noted. Patel stressed that creating welfare schemes is not enough and that their benefits had to reach every eligible beneficiary. Under the saturation approach being pursued under the Prime Minister's guidance, efforts were being made to ensure 100 per cent coverage of eligible beneficiaries, he asserted. He cited Ayushman, housing and Ujjwala schemes and tap water connections among the benefits being delivered to citizens, adding that he government is proactively reaching beneficiaries instead of waiting for them to approach it. He said development processes in Gandhinagar had previously been slow, with even small projects requiring lengthy waits. The situation had changed with development works worth crores now being implemented rapidly in the municipal corporation area, he added. The Chief Minister also referred to GIFT City, saying that while several people had once expressed surprise at the idea, it had now emerged as a global financial hub. Patel said environmental protection had been given importance alongside development under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Sustainable development cannot take place at the cost of the environment, he said. He said tree plantation, interlinking of lakes, filling lakes with water and recharge borewells were being undertaken to promote environmental protection and water conservation. Library facilities were also being extended to villages. Wherever there is a library, knowledge grows, and where knowledge grows, the pace of development also increases, he said. The Chief Minister said the new Gandhinagar works would strengthen traffic and urban facilities. He announced Rs 20.76 crore for an underpass at Bhat-Koteshwar Crossing, Rs 12.80 crore for strengthening the Sabarmati bridge from Raksha Shakti Circle towards GIFT City-Shahpur, Rs 7.70 crore for junction and road development from GIFT City towards PDPU and Rs 7 crore for road safety and paver works between Raksha Shakti Circle and GIFT City Circle. He also participated in the flagging off of around 30 new e-buses under the 'PM-eBus Sewa' and travelled in one of them with Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi, MLAs, the mayor and municipal office-bearers.
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Digital Desk | Gandhinagar, Sep 10 (IANS) The Gujarat government has completed DNA sample collection from relatives of 29 of the 30 people from the state, including Non-Resident Gujaratis (NRGs), who remain missing or uncontactable following the August 26 flash floods in Nepal, particularly along the Nepal-Tibet border and Bhote Koshi River corridor. The samples are being processed for DNA profiling to help identify bodies and human remains recovered in the disaster. The process for the remaining missing person is also underway. The Gujarat State Non-Resident Gujaratis Foundation (NRGF), under the NRI Division of the General Administration Department, has been coordinating with the families and authorities in India and abroad to facilitate the DNA collection and identification process. The initiative is being carried out in accordance with guidelines issued by the Central government, under which designated forensic laboratories have been identified for DNA sample collection and profiling of first-degree relatives of missing persons. DNA profiling at laboratories designated for the purpose is being undertaken free of cost, as directed by Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Six designated laboratories in Gujarat are facilitating the process, with DNA profiling being undertaken in Gandhinagar, Ahmedabad, Surat, Vadodara, Junagadh and Rajkot. The National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU) in Gandhinagar, is coordinating with the Ministry of External Affairs on DNA profiling of samples collected in India and their linkage with the identification process in Nepal. A 10-member NFSU forensic team has also been involved in the identification efforts in Nepal. Nepal Police has separately initiated DNA profiling of recovered bodies and human remains following the incident. NRGF has been personally contacting relatives of each missing person and guiding them about the designated laboratories, available facilities and the procedure for DNA sample collection and profiling. It has also been coordinating with NRGs and relatives living abroad to ascertain the action taken by local authorities in their respective countries. In cases involving relatives in New Zealand, the United States, Canada and African countries, NRGF has obtained information about DNA samples collected by authorities in those countries and the status of the identification process. In several cases, samples of relatives living abroad have already been collected through the respective local authorities. The DNA profiling reports are being sent directly by the designated laboratories to Nepalese authorities through the official email addresses and contact numbers notified by the them for the identification exercise. Nepal Police has also requested first-degree relatives of missing people living abroad to undergo DNA profiling at authorised forensic laboratories in their respective countries. The Gujarat Government, through the State Emergency Operations Centre (SEOC), district administrations and NRGF, has been coordinating efforts to trace people from the state and Gujaratis living abroad who were reported missing or remain uncontactable after the floods. A consolidated list of missing and untraceable persons prepared by SEOC and NRGF has also been shared with the Nepal government. So far, 30 people, including NRGs, remain untraceable from the flood-affected areas. Those reported missing or out of contact include people from Ahmedabad, Anand, Banaskantha, Kheda, Gandhinagar, Surat, Valsad, Rajkot and other parts of Gujarat. Several had travelled to Nepal for the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra through different travel agencies and routes. The scale of the disaster has made conventional identification difficult in cases where bodies or human remains have been severely damaged or recovered in parts. Nepal has therefore begun a large-scale DNA identification exercise, with samples being collected from relatives and compared with DNA obtained from recovered remains. The DNA-based process is expected to help establish the identities of victims from Gujarat and other parts of India, as well as foreign nationals, and provide families with confirmation about the fate of relatives who remain missing.
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HM Amit Shah highlights profound trust as PM Modi receives energetic welcome in Vadodara
Digital Desk | Vadodara, Sep 8 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday highlighted Prime Minister Narendra Modis public reception in Vadodara, describing the gathering as evidence of the profound trust and commitment between the Prime Minister and the people. In a post on social media platform X, Shah said: The bond of profound trust and commitment Modi Ji shares with people has grown from strength to strength with the passage of time. HM Shahs remarks came as PM Modi visited Vadodara to inaugurate, dedicate and lay foundation stones for development projects worth more than Rs 35,000 crore. The programme at Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda drew a large gathering, with PM Modi receiving an enthusiastic welcome from those attending the NaMo 4 Viksit Bharat event. The Prime Ministers visit centred on a major expansion of Gujarats transport and urban infrastructure. The most significant component was the dedication of three sections of the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor (WDFC), covering 326 route kilometres and developed at a cost of more than Rs 20,700 crore. The sections Sanand (North)-Makarpura, New Umbergaon-New Saphale and New Saphale-Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) complete the Dedicated Freight Corridor network across its full length. The completed freight network is intended to provide faster movement of export-import cargo, strengthen links between industrial centres and ports, reduce logistics costs and ease congestion on Mumbais railway network. PM Modi also flagged off freight train services from New Sanand (North), New Makarpura, New Umbergaon and New JNPT. A new passenger train between Vadodara and Tanda Road was also flagged off, while the Jobat-Tanda Road railway line, developed as part of the Chhota Udepur-Dhar project, was dedicated to the nation. The line is aimed at connecting remote and tribal areas of Alirajpur with the national rail network. The Prime Minister also laid the foundation stones for three railway projects spanning 329 km and costing more than Rs 9,700 crore. These include the third and fourth lines between Vadodara and Ratlam, gauge conversion of the Miyagam Karjan-Choranda-Malsar section and doubling of the Vishwamitri-Dabhoi section. Three National Highway projects worth around Rs 1,780 crore were also included, along with Gujarat government projects worth around Rs 2,600 crore. In his address, PM Modi linked the infrastructure programme to his broader vision of a Viksit Bharat, while praising residents for a cleanliness campaign undertaken ahead of his visit. He also spoke about manufacturing, renewable energy, artificial intelligence, skills and employment, and urged young Indians to prepare for emerging sectors. The public response to the Vadodara programme had also drawn attention before the Prime Ministers arrival. Free registration for public participation was opened through BookMyShow by the Vadodara Municipal Corporation, with all available seats reportedly booked within an hour and more than 42,000 additional applicants placed on a waiting list. The event used digital M-Tickets and live QR-code verification for entry. After Vadodara, PM Modi travelled to Navsari and Mumbai to inaugurate the Global Fintech Fest 2026, making the day-long Gujarat-Maharashtra visit a combination of major infrastructure announcements in Vadodara and a focus on emerging financial technologies in Mumbai.
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From 2006-14, this freight corridor was just in files...: Modi slams Oppn, hails WDFC in Vadodara
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Digital Desk | Vadodara, Sep 8 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday took a swipe at the political opponents while explaining the wider economic benefits of the Dedicated Freight Corridor. He used the phrase naraz fufa ji (literal meaning annoyed uncle) to dismiss an imagined objection that faster freight trains could hurt truck operators. While describing the operation of a double-stack container freight train between JNT Port in Mumbai and Vadodara, PM Modi said one such train could carry cargo equivalent to more than 250 trucks. The annoyed uncle will shout: what will happen to the truck operators? Where will the trucks go? What will happen to those who bought trucks? PM Modi said, referring to the critics as naraz fufa ji. His broader point was that rail freight would not eliminate road transport but would allow large volumes of goods to move rapidly across the country, while trucks could continue to perform other transport functions. The Prime Minister presented the freight corridor as an addition to Indias logistics capacity rather than a replacement for existing modes of transportation. The remarks came as PM Modi dedicated the final key sections of the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor in Vadodara, completing the Dedicated Freight Corridor network. The three sections cover 326 route kilometres and were developed at a cost of more than Rs 20,700 crore. The completed network is intended to separate freight and passenger traffic, increase cargo capacity and reduce transit times. The Prime Minister used another political formulation in his speech, contrasting what he called misleading claims with his government's presentation of development figures. There are people at every crossroads who can mislead you with jooth ki goonj (echo of lies). But Indias youth move with the sach ki hunkar (call of truth) and they move for the call of truth, he asserted. The remarks were made while discussing Indias expansion in renewable energy and emerging technologies. The country is focusing on solar, wind, hydro and nuclear energy because future industries such as semiconductor manufacturing, data centres and artificial intelligence would require large amounts of reliable electricity, he noted. He said India has developed more than 200 GW of solar module manufacturing capacity and referred to the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, saying 55 lakh families across the country have installed rooftop solar systems, including 11 lakh families in Gujarat. PM Modi linked the growth of renewable energy with employment, saying the expansion had created opportunities in production, installation and servicing and had brought new vendors into the market. He also said India is working to secure supplies of uranium, critical minerals and rare-earth minerals through international agreements, describing the effort as part of preparations for the future of young Indians. The Prime Minister then shifted to skills and artificial intelligence, saying the changing economy required young people to acquire skills alongside formal degrees. He noted that the government is moving towards providing free online coaching for students preparing for competitive examinations, with teaching from what he described as he countrys best teachers. He also said a major government campaign would be launched to prepare young people for artificial intelligence. AI skills would not be limited to the IT sector and could be applied in agriculture, healthcare, manufacturing and robotics, he said. Indias youth must become proficient in AI, he added, noting that young people could use the technology to develop agricultural solutions, healthcare applications, manufacturing improvements and robotics start-ups. The Vadodara programme involved projects worth more than Rs 35,000 crore across railways, highways, housing, water supply, urban development and renewable energy. Three WDFC sections were dedicated to the nation, while new rail services were flagged off and foundations laid for additional railway and highway projects.
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Queens iconic We Will Rock You, followed by Aari Aari from the hit film Dhurandhar, played
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PM Modi also flagged off freight train services from New Sanand (North), New Makarpura, New Umbergaon and New JNPT, Mumbai.
