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Wildlife, amusement rides and puppet shows: Where Gujaratis went this Diwali vacation
Digital Desk | Ahmedabad, Nov 13 (IANS) From amusement rides and zoo visits in Ahmedabad to wildlife attractions in Vadodara and traditional puppet shows promoting environmental conservation in Gandhinagar, Gujarat's public recreation spaces have drawn large crowds during the Diwali vacation, with families turning to parks and nature destinations for their festive outings. Ahmedabad's Kankaria Lakefront recorded 1,57,690 visitors in just three days between November 9 and 11, while Vadodara's historic Sayajibaug Zoo received 19,040 visitors over six days, generating revenue of Rs 12.95 lakh. Meanwhile, Gandhinagar's Indroda Nature Park has attracted more than 12,000 visitors during the ongoing vacation, with the authorities using the increased footfall to spread awareness about environmental protection. At Kankaria, November 10 recorded the highest single-day footfall, with 67,097 visitors, followed by 62,021 on November 11. Another 28,572 people visited the lakefront on November 9, taking the three-day total to over 1.57 lakh. The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) had decided to keep Kankaria open on November 9, despite it being a Monday, to accommodate visitors during the school holidays. The lakefront normally remains closed on Mondays for maintenance and cleaning. The decision was part of a special arrangement to allow families to make use of its recreational facilities during the vacation. The zoo, Balvatika, nocturnal zoo, Atal Express toy train, butterfly park and amusement rides have been among the major attractions for children and families. The civic administration has also made arrangements for cleanliness, security and traffic management amid the rush. In Vadodara, Sayajibaug, also known as Kamati Baug, has witnessed a steady increase in visitors since the beginning of the festive period. The zoo recorded 697 visitors on November 6, earning Rs 50,660, followed by 877 visitors and Rs 62,180 in revenue on November 7. On November 8, the footfall increased to 1,791, generating Rs 1.22 lakh. The numbers rose sharply over the following three days. The zoo received 4,023 visitors on November 9, generating Rs 2.66 lakh, and 5,419 visitors on November 10, bringing in Rs 3.77 lakh. November 11 recorded the highest footfall, with 6,233 visitors and revenue of Rs 4.17 lakh in a single day. The six-day cumulative figures stood at 19,040 visitors and Rs 12,95,940 in revenue. The Vadodara Municipal Corporation (VMC) said families and children from the city as well as neighbouring districts had visited the zoo to see the animals. Separately, the entire Sayajibaug garden received approximately 28,000 to 30,000 visitors daily during the festive period. Around 5,000 people enjoyed rides on the toy train with their families and visited the zoo, while approximately 900 people used the electric cars. The 45-hectare Sayajibaug, established by Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III in 1879, is among Vadodara's prominent green and recreational spaces. It houses a zoo, museums, a planetarium and a toy train, besides its gardens and open spaces. While the two urban attractions have drawn crowds through recreation and wildlife, Indroda Nature Park in Gandhinagar has added an environmental awareness component to its Diwali vacation activities. More than 12,000 visitors have visited the park so far during the holidays. Taking the opportunity to reach a larger audience, the Gujarat Ecological Education and Research (GEER) Foundation has organised traditional Rajasthani 'Kathputli' puppet shows to communicate messages about tree plantation, cleanliness and environmental conservation. The performances use traditional folk art as an entertaining medium to explain the importance of protecting nature, with children emerging as a key audience. Two shows are being held every afternoon until November 15. The park has also scheduled a series of eco-activities until November 24, including dry-leaf painting, stone painting, thread painting and pottery-related activities, allowing visitors to engage in creative pursuits while learning about the environment. The contrasting attractions reflect the varied ways in which families are spending the festive break across the state, from amusement facilities and wildlife viewing to activities centred on nature and conservation. With the vacation continuing, the authorities at these destinations are expecting further visitor movement in the coming days.
Bhubaneswar Caretaker Murder Case: Looted Gold Worth Rs 10 Lakh Recovered from Friend
The Commissionerate Police have cracked the chilling murder of 76-year-old Kunjalata Nanda in the Buddhanagar area, arresting the prime accusedher caretakerall the way from Vadodara, Gujarat, nine days after the crime. The accused, identified as Balaram Maharana alias Balia, allegedly confessed to brutally murdering the elderly woman on November 3 with the sole intention of [] The post Bhubaneswar Caretaker Murder Case: Looted Gold Worth Rs 10 Lakh Recovered from Friends House appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Snowfall draws tourists to Gulmarg, Sonamarg
Srinagar, Nov 12: Fresh snowfall in the higher reaches of Gulmarg and Sonamarg has brought cheer to tourists, with visitors from different parts of the country flocking to the popular destinations to experience the first glimpse of winter in Kashmir. As snow blanketed the upper reaches of the two tourist destinations, visitors were seen enjoying the snow-covered landscapes, capturing photographs and videos and making the most of the seasonal spectacle. In Gulmarg, a large number of tourists headed towards the upper phases of the world-famous Gondola to witness the snowfall. For many visitors, the experience was particularly special as they witnessed snowfall for the first time, turning their Kashmir trip into a memorable experience. Harsh Mehta, a tourist from Surat in Gujarat, said visiting Kashmir had been a long-cherished dream for his family and witnessing snowfall in Gulmarg had made the trip even more special. We have come to Kashmir for the first time. We had been waiting for this moment for years. When we heard that snowfall was taking place in the higher reaches of Gulmarg, we immediately booked Gondola tickets and reached the second phase with our parents and children, he said. Mehta said the family enjoyed the snow, tried local activities and captured photographs and videos to share with relatives and friends back home. His wife, Mohi Mehta, said the family's experience was made more special by the sight of golden Chinar leaves falling during autumn. Watching the falling Chinar leaves during autumn was an unforgettable experience. We had always seen these scenes on television and dreamed of witnessing them in real life. Now, both our dreams of experiencing snowfall and watching the Chinar leaves fall have come true, she said. She also praised the hospitality and culture of Kashmir, saying the family would encourage people in Gujarat to visit the Valley. Meanwhile, Sonamarg in central Kashmir's Ganderbal district also witnessed a fresh influx of tourists following the season's first snowfall, with visitors enjoying the snow-covered surroundings. Musa Bhagwan, a tourist from Maharashtra, said he was delighted to experience snowfall and appreciated the hospitality of local residents and the facilities available in the area. He said he had been staying in the region for the past two days. Jaydeep Solanki from Vadodara, Gujarat, described the snowfall as his first such experience and praised the natural beauty of Sonamarg and the warmth of its people. Another visitor, Adnan Bhagwan from Solapur, Maharashtra, said he was visiting Sonamarg for the first time and was delighted by the fresh snowfall, scenic surroundings and hospitality of local residents. The tourists encouraged people from across the country to visit Kashmir and experience its natural beauty. The fresh snowfall is expected to add to the appeal of the two destinations during the winter season, raising hopes among tourism stakeholders, hoteliers, transporters and local businesses dependent on tourist arrivals.
Swachh Survekshan 2025-26: Vadodara Becomes Gujarat's Cleanest City, Surat Shines Nationally
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England Drop Womens Test Against West Indies, Line Up Four Red-ball Games For Ashes Build-up
Metro Bank Ashes Test: England Womens tour of the West Indies next April will go ahead without a Test match, said the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), which added that the fixture has been done away with, making room for four red-ball games at home before the Womens Ashes against Australia takes place at Headingley in 2027. The trip to the Caribbean, which takes place after the English domestic season begins, will now consist of three T20Is and three ODIs. According to the ECB, the calendar no longer had room for the Test that had originally been planned. As per the ECB, Cricket West Indies (CWI) has agreed to the request, and the ECB praised the board for its cooperation during the talks. England last played a Test match against India at Lords, which they lost by 270 runs. We appreciate the constructive conversations with Cricket West Indies that have enabled us to look forward to an exciting tour of the Caribbean before focusing our attention back on our home summer, ECB chief executive Richard Gould said in a statement on Wednesday. The ECB said the CWI will confirm the dates and venues later, with the tour to take place after the first round of the One-Day Cup, in which all England players will feature. The space created will go into the Ashes build-up. England will play three intra-squad best versus best red-ball matches in home conditions, followed by a three-day fixture against Australia A shortly before the Test begins at Headingley on June 24. Before that, the red-ball squad will spend 10 days at a red-ball camp in Bengaluru in January, ahead of the inaugural ICC Womens Champions Trophy, to be played in Vadodara and Mumbai from February 14-28. Gould explained why the board was putting so much into a single Test. We are all hugely excited by the prospect of England Women taking on Australia Women in their Metro Bank Ashes Test at Headingley next summer. It will undoubtedly be one of the highlights of the summer and is worth four points in the multi-format series, so it is important that our players have the right preparation leading into the match and are given the best chance to succeed. A 10-day warm-weather red-ball camp in India followed by four further matches in English conditions will provide Charlotte Edwards and her team with the appropriate game time to be ready for that challenge, he said. The decision also addresses a wider problem. Englands domestic system offers players very few chances to play multi-day cricket. At least two of the intra-squad games will let the selectors watch a larger group of players in the longer format before the Ashes squad is named. Best versus best in English conditions provides a valuable opportunity for the team. It also allows us to assess our strength in depth, give opportunities to more players and get a number of competitive multi-day cricket matches across a longer period into the wider group, added Gould. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Indian Air Forces Sarang Helicopter Team to Dazzle in Vadodara
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Ashoka Buildcon shares jump 15% on 866 crore NHAI expressway contract
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Gujarat: Temple crowds, Gheraiya dances mark beginning of Vikram Samvat 2083
Digital Desk | Ahmedabad, Nov 10 (IANS) Long queues of devotees, traditional tribal dances and elaborate food offerings at temples marked the beginning of 'Vikram Samvat 2083' across Gujarat on Tuesday, as people welcomed the Gujarati New Year with religious fervour and celebrations rooted in local customs. From the Somnath and Ambaji temples to shrines in Ahmedabad, Unjha, Patan and Jamnagar, large numbers of devotees gathered from early morning to offer prayers and seek blessings on Bestu Varas, the first day of the Gujarati calendar. In Ahmedabad, the Bhadrakali Temple witnessed a heavy rush of devotees, with queues stretching up to 1.5 km as people waited for darshan. The temple was among the prominent religious sites in the city to see large gatherings on the occasion. At the Somnath Temple in Gir Somnath district, devotees from across India and abroad attended the first morning aarti of Somnath Mahadev, one of the 12 Jyotirlingas. The temple premises echoed with chants of 'Har Har Mahadev' and 'Jai Somnath' as devotees prayed for the well-being and prosperity of their families, world peace and the welfare of all. The New Year sunrise and the special adornment of the deity added to the celebrations at the pilgrimage site. At Ambaji Temple in Banaskantha district, one of the 51 Shakti Peethas, the shrine was decorated with colourful flowers and lights for Bestu Varas. During the Mangala Aarti, devotees performed garba at Chachar Chowk to the chants of 'Bol Mari Ambe, Jai Jai Ambe'. Special aartis were also held at the Ambikeshwar Mahadev and Siddhivinayak temples, while an Annakut offering was scheduled for the afternoon. In Unjha, the Shri Umiya Mataji Temple, regarded as the clan deity of the Kadva Patidar community, witnessed long queues of devotees. Pilgrims, including groups who had travelled on foot, arrived to offer prayers amid chants of 'Jai Maa Umiya'. The Umiya Mataji Sansthan made arrangements for accommodation, food and darshan, with facilities at Mansarovar Vishranti Griha, Uma Bhavan and Pathikashram. Parking and security arrangements were also made with the assistance of the local administration and volunteers. In Patan, the Kalika Mataji Temple, the presiding deity's shrine in the historic town, was decorated with a special Aagi adornment. A traditional fair also began on the occasion, with celebrations scheduled to continue from Kartak Sud Ekam to Poonam. An Annakut offering was organised at Ramji Temple in the town. In Jamnagar, devotees began arriving early at the Bala Hanuman Temple to seek blessings and witness the special adornment of Lord Ram and Hanumanji. The temple is known for its uninterrupted Ramdhun, which has continued since 1964 and earned it a place in the Guinness Book of World Records. At the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Temple in Atladara, Vadodara, an elaborate Annakut Mahotsav was organised to mark the beginning of the New Year. Following the annual tradition, the celebrations began with an offering of food to the deities after Govardhan Puja. More than 1,200 varieties of dishes were arranged before the idols as part of the Annakut. In Valsad district, the New Year celebrations offered a glimpse of the traditional culture of tribal communities in Dharampur and Kaprada talukas. Instead of modern festivities, residents welcomed the occasion through age-old customs, traditional attire and Gheraiya dances. The beats of drums and folk performances brought the two tribal talukas alive with celebrations. In Mahisagar district, devotees visited temples across Lunawada from early morning to offer prayers and seek blessings. People also exchanged New Year greetings, marking the occasion with religious observances and community celebrations. The celebrations also saw political and administrative leaders extending greetings across the state. Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel began the day by offering prayers at Panchdev Temple in Gandhinagar and later visited Trimandir in Adalaj and Maa Bhadrakali Temple in Ahmedabad. He prayed for the happiness, peace and prosperity of citizens and the continued development of Gujarat. Patel also called on Governor Acharya Devvrat at Lok Bhavan in Gandhinagar to extend New Year greetings. In Ahmedabad, he met prominent citizens, public representatives and residents at the Annexe Circuit House in Shahibaug before visiting the Police Officers' Mess at Dafnala to exchange greetings with senior police officers and their families. Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi, State Police Chief G.S. Malik, senior police officers and their family members were present at the Police Officers' Mess. The Chief Minister also exchanged greetings with citizens, serving and retired senior bureaucrats, MLAs and other representatives at the Ministers' Residential Complex in Gandhinagar. In his New Year message, Patel urged people to work collectively towards building a developed and drug-free Gujarat, in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of a developed and drug-free India. He also called for promoting social harmony, supporting local artisans and small industries, and strengthening the 'Vocal for Local' initiative. Across Gujarat, the beginning of Vikram Samvat 2083 was thus marked by a combination of religious observances, community gatherings and traditional cultural celebrations, with temples and pilgrimage centres witnessing large numbers of visitors throughout the day.
IPL set to expand to 12 teams with two new franchises in 2028: Reports
Pune and Vadodara have emerged as potential destinations for the proposed teams, although discussions remain at an early stage and the final choice of cities has not been confirmed
IPL To Expand To 12 Teams From 2028? Pune, Vadodara In Fray
The Indian Premier League (IPL) is reportedly planning to expand to 12 teams from 2028, with preliminary talks underway with private equity firms for new franchises in cities like Pune and Vadodara. This expansion comes amidst high interest and record media rights deals, with new teams potentially valued at over $1 billion.
Gujarat records over 13 pc rise in medical emergencies during Diwali; trauma cases see sharp spike
Digital Desk | Ahmedabad, Nov 9 (IANS) Emergency medical service calls in Gujarat increased by 13.12 per cent during Diwali this year, with the 108 ambulance service recording 5,934 emergencies compared with 5,246 on normal days. Vehicular trauma cases witnessed a particularly sharp rise, increasing by 87.49 per cent, while non-vehicular trauma cases went up by 75.17 per cent. According to the emergency response data, the number of vehicular trauma cases rose from 646 on normal days to 1,212 during Diwali. Non-vehicular trauma emergencies increased from 595 to 1,043, indicating a substantial rise in both categories of injury-related calls during the festival. Pregnancy-related emergencies remained the largest category in the normal-day comparison, although calls declined marginally from 1,194 to 1,151, a fall of 3.58 per cent. Emergencies categorised as unknown problems increased from 610 to 661, registering an 8.39 per cent rise. Among other medical emergencies, calls related to abdominal pain declined from 673 to 528, a decrease of 21.50 per cent. Breathing-related emergencies fell from 448 to 383, while cardiac emergencies declined from 313 to 285, down 14.56 per cent and 8.82 per cent, respectively. High-fever cases recorded the largest decline among the listed medical categories, falling from 303 on normal days to 209 during Diwali, a reduction of 31.09 per cent. Convulsion and fits-related emergencies decreased from 137 to 124, while stroke and paralysis cases fell from 48 to 40. In contrast, poisoning and toxicology-related emergencies increased from 124 to 131, a rise of 5.28 per cent. Diabetic emergencies also increased by 26.19 per cent, from 84 to 106. Calls classified under other emergencies declined from 70 to 61, a fall of 13.21 per cent. The 108 service also recorded 62 burn-related emergencies during Diwali. Ahmedabad accounted for the highest number with 13 cases, followed by Surat with 12. Kachchh and Rajkot reported five cases each, while Gandhinagar and Vadodara recorded four each. Anand, Bhavnagar, Jamnagar, Narmada, Tapi and Valsad reported two burn emergencies each. Banaskantha, Botad, Kheda, Mehsana, Morbi, Porbandar and Surendranagar recorded one case each. The data showed that trauma-related emergencies were the main categories to witness increases during the festival, while several medical categories, including high fever, abdominal pain, breathing problems and cardiac emergencies, recorded fewer calls than on normal days
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Chirag Munjani, an engineer from Vadodara, established Rural Pleasure Journeys to promote rural and experiential tourism in India. His initiative connects travelers with local communities, focusing on unique cultural experiences rather than conventional sightseeing. The organization has expanded its offerings over the years, conducting around 70 to 80 trips annually across multiple states. Visitors can engage in activities like salt production and wildlife conservation, enhancing their understanding of local livelihoods.
Six sentenced to 7 years in jail for parading woman naked in Panchmahal
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Diwali is an Eid of joy: Kharge - BJP reacts sharply, says Congress is anti-Sanatan
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 8 (IANS) Congress President Mallikarjun Kharges Diwali greeting, in which he described the festival as the Eid of happiness, has triggered a sharp political controversy and gone viral on social media. While extending festive wishes to the nation, the AICC chief told reporters that Deepawali is a festival of happiness and an Eid of joy. He called the festival of lights a celebration of peace, harmony and national brotherhood, stressing that festivals of all communities bring people together. Kharge urged citizens to use the festive period to strengthen unity and remove social divisions. The choice of the word Eid to describe the traditional Hindu festival quickly drew mixed reactions. Congress leaders and supporters defended the statement, saying Kharge intended to promote communal harmony and mutual respect. They argued that Eid was used in its broader sense of a joyous celebration and was meant as a metaphorical call for national unity across cultures. The Bharatiya Janata Party, however, launched a strong attack on the remark. BJP national spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari and other party leaders condemned the statement as a classic example of appeasement and vote-bank politics. He accused the Congress leadership of being anti-Sanatan for deliberately linking a Hindu festival with an Islamic one under a single term. Hemang Joshi, Member of Parliament from Vadodara and national president of the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha, also reacted sharply to Kharges comments, joining the ruling party's chorus of criticism. He said, Kharge-ji, you said that Diwali is an 'Eid of joy', so is Rahul Gandhi the Mir Jafar of 'New India'? The controversy has once again highlighted the deep political fault lines that often surface during major festivals. While the Congress maintains that its president was only emphasising shared happiness and social cohesion, the BJP has portrayed the remark as an attempt to dilute Deepawali's distinct cultural identity. As the debate continues on social media and in political circles, Kharges unusual greeting has become one of the most discussed statements of this Deepawali season. AIMIM national spokesperson Waris Pathan also took a sharp swipe at Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge over his recent remarks linking Diwali and Eid, terming them a political tactic aimed at electoral gains. Diwali is a grand festival celebrated with immense enthusiasm by our Hindu brothers, and Eid is equally a celebration shared by all, Pathan said. Statements equating the two festivals are nothing more than a political stunt to appease a specific voting community, he said. Pathan added that voters have become increasingly discerning and asserted that the electorate would deliver a fitting response in the upcoming elections.
Police Inspector Faces Criminal Proceedings For Assault
A Vadodara court has ordered criminal proceedings against a former police inspector, K N Lathiya, for allegedly assaulting a man, Moin Pathan, in 2024, causing a ruptured eardrum. The court found a prima facie case against Lathiya under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita provisions after Pathan and his brother alleged severe beating at Gorwa police station.
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Video: Car Catches Fire, CNG Cylinder Blasts Minutes Later In Vadodara
A piece of the car's metal sheet pierced a woman's hand while another person was reportedly hit in the leg by a metal fragment.
Tearful Vadodara family offers Rs 1 lakh for missing parrot
A Vadodara family is desperately searching for their missing African grey parrot, Laddu, who flew away on October 31. They have announced a reward of Rs 1 lakh for anyone who can help find their beloved pet, whom they consider a son. The family is concerned as Laddu cannot feed himself and has been missing for several days.
Deepti, Sutherland, Sobhana nominated for ICC Womens Player of the Month award
Digital Desk | Dubai, Nov 5 (IANS) Indias off-spin bowling all-rounder Deepti Sharma, Australias seam-bowling all-rounder Annabel Sutherland and Bangladesh batter Sobhana Mostary have been shortlisted for the ICC Womens Player of the Month award for October 2026. Deepti makes a strong case to win the monthly honour after shining with both bat and ball as India got 3-0 ODI and T20I wins over Zimbabwe at home. The 29-year-olds standout show came in the second ODI at the BCA Stadium in Vadodara. She struck an unbeaten 106, her second ODI hundred after she first hit one in 2017, and picked up three wickets as India won by 121 runs to seal the three-match series. It was the only time she batted in the series, and Deepti finished with five wickets at an economy rate of 3.42 as India completed a 3-0 sweep. In the T20Is in Raipur, that came before the ODIs, Deepti again batted just once. She made 49 off 37 balls in the series opener at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium and picked two wickets as India won that series too. On the other hand, Sobhana scripted history in Brisbane, where her 118 off 134 balls in the second ODI against Australia became the highest individual score by a Bangladesh woman in the 50-over format. She struck 18 boundaries in the knock, which took Bangladesh to 220/6 in their 50 overs. The effort was not enough to prevent a defeat, and Bangladesh went on to lose the series 3-0. Sobhana, however, ended with 129 runs at an average of 43 and a strike rate of 73.71. Meanwhile, Annabel was on the other side of that series and made a big contribution. In the series opener in Brisbane, she took 4-30 and then made an unbeaten 25 as Australia cruised to a seven-wicket win. The 25-year-old saved her best batting for the final game - hitting an unbeaten 74, and also picked up two wickets in that match. She finished the series with 99 runs at a strike rate of 132 and six wickets at an economy of 4.12. Annabel ended the month with 19 runs and a wicket in the T20Is against New Zealand.
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Vadodara, Mumbai To Host WPL 2027 From January 14 To February 7
The tournament will begin with a clash between defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru and fellow two-time winners Mumbai Indians on January 14
WPL 2027 to begin on January 14 with RCB-MI clash; Vadodara, Mumbai to host matches
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 4 (IANS) Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will open the fifth season of the Womens Premier League (WPL) against two-time winners Mumbai Indians (MI) in Vadodara on January 14. The tournament will run from January 14 to February 7, with Vadodaras BCA Stadium and Mumbais Brabourne Stadium, home of the Cricket Club of India (CCI), sharing the 22 matches equally. Both venues are familiar WPL hosting territories. The Brabourne Stadium hosted matches in the 2023 and 2025 seasons, including the finals of both editions won by MI. The Baroda Cricket Association (BCA) Stadium in Vadodara hosted WPL games in 2025 and 2026, and staged last seasons final won by RCB. The two grounds will also serve as venues for the inaugural ICC Womens Champions Trophy, to be played from February 14 to 28, a week after the WPL final is held. Vadodara will stage the first 11 games, from January 14 to 24, before the competition moves to Mumbai. After a rest day on January 25, the Brabourne Stadium will host the remaining nine league matches from January 26 to February 3, along with both playoff fixtures. Each of the five teams will play the others twice in the league stage. The team that finishes on top of the table will go straight into the final. The second- and third-placed sides will meet in the Eliminator on February 5 for the other spot in the summit clash on February 7. A rest day sits before each of the two playoff matches. All matches, including the playoffs, will start at 7:30 pm IST, with no afternoon games on the calendar. The opening weekend has a full slate. Gujarat Giants take on UP Warriorz on January 15, while RCB, the two-time winners, face four-time runners-up Delhi Capitals a day later, and MI meet UP Warriorz on January 17. The RCB-MI rematch will happen on January 26, when the two sides open the Mumbai leg in a repeat of the season opener. Gujarat Giants are listed as the home side in four of their Vadodara matches, while Mumbai Indians are the designated hosts for four league fixtures at the Brabourne Stadium. The league stage ends on February 3 with Delhi Capitals taking on UP Warriorz. WPL 2027 full schedule: Vadodara (BCA Stadium) January 14: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Mumbai Indians January 15: Gujarat Giants vs UP Warriorz January 16: Delhi Capitals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru January 17: UP Warriorz vs Mumbai Indians January 18: Gujarat Giants vs Delhi Capitals January 19: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs UP Warriorz January 20: Gujarat Giants vs Mumbai Indians January 21: UP Warriorz vs Delhi Capitals January 22: Gujarat Giants vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru January 23: Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians January 24: UP Warriorz vs Gujarat Giants January 25: Rest day Mumbai (Brabourne Stadium, CCI) January 26: Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru January 27: Delhi Capitals vs Gujarat Giants January 28: Mumbai Indians vs UP Warriorz January 29: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Delhi Capitals January 30: Mumbai Indians vs Gujarat Giants January 31: UP Warriorz vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru February 1: Mumbai Indians vs Delhi Capitals February 2: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Gujarat Giants February 3: Delhi Capitals vs UP Warriorz February 4: Rest day February 5: Eliminator February 6: Rest day February 7: Final
WPL schedule announced: Vadodara, Mumbai to host 5th edition; RCB vs MI in opener
The Board of Control for Cricket in India has officially unveiled the schedule for the eagerly awaited fifth edition of the Women's Premier League. Kicking off on January 14, 2027, the tournament will take place across the vibrant cities of Vadodara and Mumbai. Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru will clash with the Mumbai Indians in the opening match.
WPL 2027 schedule announced, check full fixtures, venues, dates and match timings here
The Womens Premier League fifth edition will commence on January 14 with RCB facing MI. The tournament will run until February 7, 2027, across two venues. The Vadodara leg will start the tournament and host matches until January 24. The remaining matches will occur at the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai starting January 26. The playoffs, concluding with the final, will decide the champion on February 7, 2027.
Teen auto driver held for robbing passengers
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Man stabbed to death after verbal spat
Dawood aide Salim Dola held in Rs 438-cr meow-meow case
The Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) has arrested international drug trafficker Salim Ismail Dola, who was deported from Turkiye earlier this year. Dola is implicated in the December 2022 seizure of mephedrone worth Rs 438.64 crore from a Vadodara factory. Allegedly a close aide of Dawood Ibrahim, Dola is accused of supplying chemicals for drug manufacturing, buying and selling the finished product, and operating a transnational network that concealed narcotics in legal exports. The ATS is currently interrogating him to uncover further details about his operations and associates.
50+ Stroke Survivors Invited to Mark World Stroke Day at Aadicura Hospital, Vadodara
Vadodara (Gujarat) [India], November 3: Aadicura Superspeciality Hospital invited more than 50 stroke patients it had successfully treated to a gathering in Vadodara on Sunday, in observance of World Stroke Day marked every year on 29 October. Titled Stroke Warriors, the event honoured the survivors with medals and recognised their recovery while putting the focus on how stroke can be recognised, prevented and treated in time.
Gujarat Artist Shaheena Gandhi Gifts Unique Agate Artwork to PM Modi
Vadodaras Shaheena Gandhi presents a stunning agate artwork to PM Modi, celebrating national unity and her artistic journey. Gujarat Artist Shaheena Gandhi Gifts Unique Agate Artwork to PM Modi
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Gujarat artist Shaheena Gandhi gifts PM Modi Agate Artwork depicting National Unity Day Parade
Digital Desk | Vadodara, Nov 2 (IANS) Shaheena Sikander Gandhi, an agate stone artist from Gujarat's Vadodara, gifted Prime Minister Narendra Modi a unique artwork made from naturally coloured agate stones, depicting the National Unity Day parade and the Statue of Unity. Gandhi, who has been practising the art for nearly four decades, has also been nominated for the Golden Book of World Records for creating what she describes as the first agate chips wall artwork. Speaking to IANS, Gandhi said the nomination followed a process to verify whether anyone else had created a similar form of art. They checked whether anyone else had created this art form, and only after that was I given the award for being the first to create it, she said. Gandhi described presenting her artwork to the Prime Minister as a proud moment for her and her family. She also showed a photograph of herself with Modi, which the Prime Minister shared on social media platform X. In the photograph, she can be seen holding the artwork as Modi looks at it before accepting it as a gift. Prime Minister Modi accepting my artwork as a gift was a very proud moment for me and my family. The painting that I gifted him depicted the entire National Unity Day parade. I was inspired by the rally held on National Unity Day, she said. The artwork also features the Statue of Unity set against a landscape, bringing together the national event and the iconic monument in a composition made entirely from agate stones. Shaheena said she had been creating such artworks for the past 40 years and had produced around 500 to 600 pieces so far. The time required to complete each work depends on its size and the level of detailing involved. One of her most elaborate creations is an artwork depicting the map of India, in which each state is represented through its significant historical architecture. She said the piece took a year to complete. Recalling her first meeting with Modi, Shaheena Gandhi said she had presented the Prime Minister with the agate artwork depicting India's map. He appreciated the creation but could not accept it as a gift at the time because of its large size. She later got another opportunity to meet him through the Central Cottage Industries initiative at Bharat Parv 2026. During the event, she presented her latest artwork, which Modi appreciated and accepted as a gift. Gandhi said the price of her creations ranges from Rs 5,000 to Rs 5 lakh, depending on the intricacy and detailing of each piece. Explaining the painstaking process involved, she said agate stone artwork requires patience and precision because the designs are assembled from very small stone chips. The natural colours of the stones are central to the technique, and artificial colours are not used. She also said she had learnt the art on her own rather than receiving formal training. By the grace of Allah, I did not learn this art from anywhere. I learnt it myself, Gandhi said. Her home bears testimony to her decades-long journey, with its walls adorned with awards and recognitions received from various institutions for her artistic work. Through her intricate creations, Gandhi has developed a distinctive art form that combines natural materials, painstaking craftsmanship and representations of India's cultural and historical heritage.
Vadodara Artist Shaheena Gandhi Presents Unique Artwork to PM Modi
Vadodara artist Shaheena Gandhi gifts a unique artwork to PM Modi, celebrating national unity with agate stones. Vadodara Artist Shaheena Gandhi Presents Unique Artwork to PM Modi
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