Filmmaker Aditya Dhar attended the 72nd National Film Awards with wife and actor Yami Gautam, as their 2024 film Article 370 emerged as one of the major winners at the ceremony. The film won Best Feature Film, while Yami was honoured with Best Actress for her performance. Article 370 also won Best Music Direction for Shashwat Sachdev. However, when Aditya Dhar was asked about his much-anticipated film Dhurandhar during a red carpet interaction, the filmmaker kept the focus firmly on the film being celebrated that evening. Aditya Dhar says, Today, it is all about Article 370 During the interaction, Aditya Dhar was asked about making what was described as one of the biggest films in the Indian film industry. While the question referred to Dhurandhar, Dhar pointed out that the occasion was about Article 370 and its National Award recognition. We are here for Article 370, we will discuss Dhurandhar hopefully if we come next year also. But, today, it is all about Article 370, he said. The comment comes as Dhurandhar continues to remain a major talking point around Dhars upcoming work. Since the current National Film Awards recognise films from the 2024 eligibility cycle, Dhurandhar is not part of this years awards. The film could be considered for a future edition, subject to the applicable eligibility rules. Watch | We will discuss Dhurandhar if we come next year also, but today it's about Article 370: Dhurandhar Maker Aditya Dhar at Ektanagar in Gujarat for National Film Awards with his Actress Wife Yami Gautam pic.twitter.com/AxsgUcaMBV DeshGujarat (@DeshGujarat) September 22, 2026 Yami Gautam Dhar calls National Award the biggest validation For Yami Gautam, the evening marked a major milestone as she received her first National Film Award for her performance in Article 370. Speaking about the honour, the actor said, It feels great. We were just discussing, this is the biggest validation for any artist. I think it is the highest honour presented to you by your country. I don't think I will be able to express right now. I am smiling, but from inside I am feeling like an energy of a newcomer for whom everything is so big, everything is so new and special, Yami said. The actor's win came alongside Article 370 being named Best Feature Film and Shashwat Sachdev receiving the award for Best Music Direction. Article 370s National Film Awards recognition Directed by Aditya Suhas Jambhale, Article 370 was among the films recognised at the 72nd National Film Awards. The ceremony was held on September 22, 2026, in Ekta Nagar, Kevadia, Gujarat. It marked the first time the National Film Awards ceremony was held outside Delhi. Also Read:Aditya Dhar teases wife Yami Gautam over Nayyi Navelli poster; says, So this is what i married into
World Soft Tennis Championships: Jay Meena created history after he confirmed Indias first-ever Asian Games medal in soft tennis after reaching the men's singles semifinals here on Wednesday. With his quarterfinal win, Meena is assured of at least a bronze. He will play his semifinal match later in the day. Meena's journey in soft tennis began almost by chance. He was more interested in cricket and initially aspired to become a cricketer. After joining Pioneer Public School in Dewas, he came across a soft tennis court, where his curiosity first led him to watch the players and eventually help as a ball boy. Gradually, he began playing the sport himself and progressed from school and district competitions to the state and national levels. By the age of 14, he was already competing internationally in Japan, the home of soft tennis. Meena established himself among Indias leading soft tennis players with a gold medal in men's singles at the 36th National Games in Gujarat in 2022. He also contributed to Madhya Pradeshs medal-winning performances in the Mens Team and Doubles events. By 2025, he had further strengthened his credentials by becoming the National Champion in Mens Singles. His international breakthrough continued at the 2022 Asian Games in Hangzhou, where he reached the quarter-finals of the Mens Singles event and also represented India in the Mens Team event. In 2024, partnering Aadhya Tiwari, he created history by winning Indias first-ever medal at the World Soft Tennis Championships, securing bronze in mixed doubles. By 2025, he had further strengthened his credentials by becoming the National Champion in Mens Singles. His international breakthrough continued at the 2022 Asian Games in Hangzhou, where he reached the quarter-finals of the Mens Singles event and also represented India in the Mens Team event. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories He went on to win a total of four medals at the continental event. TAGG (Target Asian Games Group) athlete is making his third Asian Games appearance, having previously represented India at Jakarta 2018 and Hangzhou 2022. He supported under National Coaching Camps in Ahmedabad and Jammu towards preparation for the Asian Championship and Asian Games, respectively. Article Source: IANS
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Kashmir-shot film Obur wins Best Script Award
Ekta Nagar (Gujarat), Sept 22: A film shot against the backdrop of Kashmir has won national recognition, with Obur receiving the Best Script Award at the 72nd National Film Awards held at Ekta Nagar in Gujarat on Tuesday. Direct and screenwriter Faraz Ali was honoured with the award for Obur, a bilingual Hindi-Kashmiri short film that brings together regional storytelling traditions and explores themes rooted in the social and emotional realities of Kashmir. The film was shot in the Doodhpathri area and several downtown locations of Srinagar. Ali, who hails from Lucknow, travelled to Kashmir to shoot the film. Obur (2024), directed by Faraz Ali, follows a teenage horse guide who sets out in search of a lost digital memory. The story has been written by Shahnawaz Bhat and Faraz Ali. The films bilingual narrative combines Hindi and Kashmiri, with the screenplay drawing attention for its treatment of language, cultural authenticity and regional setting. Writing a screenplay across two languages presented creative and structural challenges, with the filmmakers seeking to retain the distinctiveness of Kashmiri storytelling while maintaining a cohesive cinematic narrative. The National Film Award recognition for Obur also brings the spotlight on Kashmir as a setting for contemporary cinema and highlights the contribution of regional stories and voices to Indian filmmaking. The National Film Awards are among Indias highest honours in cinema and recognise excellence across filmmaking, screenwriting, acting and technical categories in different languages and regions.
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J&K FDA bans sale of 4 ghee brands after samples fail food safety tests
Srinagar, Sep 22: The Food & Drugs Administration (FDA), Jammu & Kashmir, has prohibited the sale, storage, distribution and display of specified batches of four ghee brands across the Union Territory after samples collected from different districts were found to be Unsafe, Sub-standard or both during laboratory analysis. The prohibitory order has been issued by Khalid Jahangir, Commissioner, Food Safety, J&K, under the relevant provisions of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, with immediate effect. PROHIBITORY ORDER of Various Ghee Brands. According to the order, samples of various ghee brands were lifted by Food Safety Officers from Anantnag, Jammu, Kathua, Samba and Pulwama and analysed by notified food laboratories, including the National Food Laboratory, Ghaziabad, and Food Testing Laboratory, Srinagar. The reports found that the affected products did not conform to prescribed food safety standards. PROHIBITORY ORDER of Various Ghee Brands. The FDA said the analytical findings included the detection of beta-sitosterol, vegetable fat and foreign fat, along with positive Baudouin test results and deviations in prescribed parameters including Reichert-Meissl value, Polenske value, saponification value, B.R. reading, iodine value and fatty-acid profile. PROHIBITORY ORDER of Various Ghee Brands. Four Ghee Brands Under Prohibition As per the order, the following affected batches have been prohibited throughout J&K:Cow Ghee Milk Bite Desi Ghee Manufactured by M/s Mahadev Industries, Rajasthan. The sample was collected from Jammu, batch No. 143, dated July 2026, with April 2027 as the best-before date and net content of 500 ml. The product was declared Sub-standard. PROHIBITORY ORDER of Various Ghee Brands.Pehalwan Desi Ghee Manufactured by M/s Comfy Agro Pvt. Ltd., Gidderbaha, District Sri Muktsar Sahib, Punjab. The sample was collected from Anantnag, batch No. PW-005, dated May 2026, with a best-before period of nine months and net content of 500 ml. The analytical opinion classified it as Unsafe. PROHIBITORY ORDER of Various Ghee Brands.Swift Desi Ghee Manufactured by M/s Suneja Food Products, SICOP Industrial Estate, Hisar, Haryana. The sample was collected from Anantnag, batch No. M-92, dated April 2026, with April 2027 as the best-before date and net content of 450 ml. The product was declared Unsafe. PROHIBITORY ORDER of Various Ghee Brands. Sangath Desi Ghee Manufactured by M/s Akshar Dairy Product, Santhal, Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The sample was collected from Anantnag, batch No. AD-05/01, dated May 2026, with February 2027 as the best-before date and net content of 200 ml. The analytical opinion classified it as Unsafe/Sub-standard. PROHIBITORY ORDER of Various Ghee Brands. FBOs Directed To Immediately Stop Sale The FDA has directed Food Business Operators, manufacturers, distributors, wholesalers, retailers and other persons dealing in the affected products to immediately discontinue their sale, storage, distribution and display across J&K. The concerned operators have also been directed to segregate the affected batches and keep them in safe custody. They have been prohibited from disposing of, selling, transferring or otherwise dealing with the affected stock without approval or directions from the competent Food Safety Authority. PROHIBITORY ORDER of Various Ghee Brands. The order further requires all concerned FBOs to submit the complete stock position of the affected batchesincluding quantities received, sold/distributed and presently availableto the concerned Designated Officer within 48 hours of issuance of the order. PROHIBITORY ORDER of Various Ghee Brands. Inspections, Surveillance Ordered The concerned Designated Officers and Food Safety Officers have been directed to ensure immediate implementation of the order and conduct necessary verification and inspections of premises and supply chains. The enforcement authorities have also been asked to maintain strict surveillance over the movement, storage, sale and distribution of the prohibited food articles and take immediate action wherever the affected batches are detected. PROHIBITORY ORDER of Various Ghee Brands. The FDA has warned that anyone found violating the prohibitory order will be liable for action under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, and the rules and regulations framed thereunder, besides any other action permissible under law. PROHIBITORY ORDER of Various Ghee Brands. The order also states that the action has been taken as a precautionary measure in the public interest and does not prevent the concerned Food Business Operators from exercising their statutory right to seek re-analysis through an FSSAI-notified referral laboratory in accordance with law. PROHIBITORY ORDER of Various Ghee Brands. The prohibitory order was issued on September 22, 2026, and signed by Khalid Jahangir, JKAS, Commissioner, Food & Drugs Administration, J&K. PROHIBITORY ORDER of Various Ghee Brands.(KNC)
National Film Awards Move to Gujarat; Yami, Dhanush, Kartik, Mammootty & Randeep Honoured
The 72nd National Film Awards brought together leading stars and filmmakers in Gujarat as the prestigious ceremony was held at Ekta Nagar, marking its move beyond Delhi. Yami Gautam received Best Actress for Article 370, while Mammootty and Kartik Aaryan shared Best Actor honours for Bramayugam and Chandu Champion. Rajkumar Periasamy won Best Direction for Amaran, while Randeep Hooda was honoured for his directorial debut. Kalki 2898 AD and Captain Miller were also among the major winners at the ceremony.
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Karthik Aryan and Yami Gautam Celebrate Their Wins at the 72nd National Film Awards
Karthik Aryan and Yami Gautam express their joy after winning at the 72nd National Film Awards in Kevadia, Gujarat. Karthik Aryan and Yami Gautam Celebrate Their Wins at the 72nd National Film Awards
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Who Is Anant Nag? Meet the Kannada Acting Legend Honoured With the Dadasaheb Phalke Award
Veteran Kannada actor Anant Nag was honoured with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award for 2024, Indias highest cinema honour, at the 72nd National Film Awards ceremony held in Ekta Nagar, Kevadia, Gujarat, on Tuesday. President Droupadi Murmu presented the award, which marks the culmination of a screen career spanning more than five decades. This years ceremony [] The post Who Is Anant Nag? Meet the Kannada Acting Legend Honoured With the Dadasaheb Phalke Award appeared first on Tfipost.com .
Mines Ministry to launch incentive scheme for domestic lithium, nickel processing
The Mines Ministry will soon launch an incentive scheme to promote domestic processing of lithium and nickel as India seeks to build an integrated critical mineral value chain and reduce dependence on imported processed materials. The government has also cleared critical mineral processing parks in Gujarat, Maharashtra, Odisha and Andhra Pradesh, while flagging concerns over auctioned mining blocks that remain idle despite securing clearances and leases.
German Green Steel, Power IPO to open on Sep 25 with price band of 132-139
German Green Steel and Power Ltd will hit the primary market on September 25 with a Rs 304-crore initial public offering (IPO), as the iron and steel maker seeks funds to expand its manufacturing capacity and invest in renewable power. In a public announcement, the Gujarat-based company has fixed a price band of Rs 132-139 per equity share for its IPO, which is scheduled to close on September 29. The IPO comprises a fresh issue of equity shares worth up to Rs 290 crore and an Offer for Sale (OFS) of 10 lakh equity shares valued at Rs 13.9 crore. At the upper end of the price band, the issue size works out to around Rs 304 crore. The company has reduced its issue size as the earlier IPO plan comprised a fresh issue of up to Rs 450 crore and an OFS of up to 20 lakh equity shares. Proceeds from the fresh issue will be utilised for the expansion of the company's manufacturing facility at Samakhiyali, Kutch, Gujarat, and a hybrid wind and solar power plant, repayment of debt, and gener
Gujarat Police Cracks Down on Vehicles with Improper Number Plates
Over 18,000 cases have been filed against vehicles with incorrect number plates in Gujarat as part of a statewide crackdown. Gujarat Police Cracks Down on Vehicles with Improper Number Plates
Gujarat Police registers over 18,000 cases in drive against vehicles with improper number plates
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NHAI Gujarat MoU: NHAI has signed an MoU with SSNNL to simplify and speed up approvals for National Highway and irrigation projects in Gujarat, while introducing new guidelines to standardise the design of upcoming access-controlled high-speed National Highways. The guidelines cover lane configuration based on traffic assessments, safety provisions for highway entries and exits, and uniform technical standards for four-lane and six-lane Greenfield and Brownfield corridors.
Gujarat CM inaugurates 317-bed hospital in Tapi, lays foundation for 800-bed facility
Tapi Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Tuesday inaugurated a 317-bed transitional hospital in Vyara and laid the foundation stone for The post Gujarat CM inaugurates 317-bed hospital in Tapi, lays foundation for 800-bed facility appeared first on Bilkul Online .
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Actor Ayushmann Khurrana has sponsored a rifle for Indian shooter Meghana Sajjanar after learning about the athletes difficulties in accessing suitable sporting equipment. According to Sajjanar, Khurrana came across an article about her journey and decided to extend support despite not knowing her personally. Sajjanar, who competes in rifle shooting, was looking to progress to the international level when access to suitable equipment became a challenge. The support from Khurrana enabled her to acquire the equipment she needed for training and competition. The shooter recently met Khurrana and shared details of their interaction on social media. Recalling how the actor came to her aid, Meghana wrote, In our sport, precision is everything but so is the gear in your hands. A year ago, I was pushing my limits but hitting a wall without world class equipment. Then, a single news article changed everything. Ayushmann Khurrana read about my journey and stepped in out of nowhere to sponsor my rifle. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Meghana Sajjanar (@meghana__sajjanar) He didn't know me. We had never met. He just wanted to see an Indian athlete win on the global stage. That rifle leveled the playing field for me, allowing me to train without compromise, take on the best in the world, and achieve what I have today. Today, I finally got to meet the man who quietly backed my dreams when I needed it most. No noise, just pure support for Indian sports. Thank you for being in my corner. Jai Hind!, she added. In competitive shooting, equipment forms an important part of an athletes training and competition setup. For Sajjanar, the rifle sponsorship came as she was working towards competing at the international level. The gesture also comes amid Khurranas broader association with sports-related initiatives. In May 2026, the actor attended Commonwealth Games Day celebrations in Ahmedabad alongside Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya and Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghvi. The event was held as part of the build-up to the 2030 Commonwealth Games, which India is set to host. Khurrana also participated in a five-kilometre cycling rally at the event and spoke about encouraging a sporting culture among young Indians. Olympians and former Commonwealth Games medallists, including shooters Anjum Moudgil and Ankur Mittal, were also present. His latest association with Sajjanar comes through a more direct form of support, with the actor sponsoring equipment that the shooter says helped her continue her preparations for international competition. Also Read: Yeh Prem Mol Liya: Himesh Reshammiya to launch title track of Ayushmann Khurrana, Sharvari starrer live with 25-piece orchestra on September 20
72nd National Film Awards: I am incredibly happy, says Kartik Aaryan on his triumph
At the 72nd National Film Awards at Kevadia in Gujarat, actor Kartik Aaryan was over the moon for grabbing the Best Actor Award for Chandu Champion, a film that champions the spirit of Paralympians
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The 72nd National Awards ceremony took place at Kevadia in Gujarat
Anant Nag Wins Dadasaheb Phalke Award at 72nd National Film Awards
President Droupadi Murmu presented the 72nd National Film Awards at Ekta Nagar in Kevadia, Gujarat the first time the countrys most prestigious film honours have been conferred outside New Delhi on Tuesday. The evenings defining moment belonged to veteran Kannada actor Anant Nag. After more than five decades and over 300 films, Nag received [] The post Anant Nag Wins Dadasaheb Phalke Award at 72nd National Film Awards appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
72nd National Film Awards: Mammootty Meets Aditya Dhar
Actor Mammootty, Yami Gautam, Kartik Aaryan, Dhanush and other prominent figures of the Indian cinema industry have arrived at the prestigious 72nd National Film Awards ceremony in Gujarat.
The 72nd National Film Awards honoured the best of Indian cinema at a grand ceremony in Gujarat, with President Droupadi Murmu presenting the awards in Ekta Nagar. Article 370 emerged as Best Feature Film, while Yami Gautam won Best Actress. Kartik Aaryan and Mammootty shared Best Actor honours for Chandu Champion and Bramayugam, respectively. Heres the complete National Film Awards 2026 winners list and key highlights from the ceremony.
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The 72nd National Film Awards will take place on September 22, 2026, in Kevadia, Gujarat, marking a historic shift as it is held outside New Delhi for the first time
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Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel inaugurates 317-bed transitional hospital in Vyara
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The National Film Awards are among the most recognised honours in Indian cinema. The 72nd edition will be presented today, September 22, in Ekta Nagar, Kevadia, Gujarat, with President Droupadi Murmu conferring the awards.
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Veteran Kannada actor Anant Nag will be felicitated with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award for 2024 at the 72nd National Film Awards ceremony in Ekta Nagar, Kevadia, Gujarat, today, September 22. President Droupadi Murmu will present the country's highest honour for an individual's contribution to Indian cinema during the ceremony.
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National Film Awards 2026 Live Details: When and where to watch the 72nd ceremony from Gujarat
The 72nd National Film Awards will be presented today, September 22, at Ekta Nagar in Kevadia, Gujarat. The ceremony is scheduled to begin at 3 pm IST, with President Droupadi Murmu presenting the awards to...
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Speeding SUV Strikes Pilgrims in Himatnagar, One Dead and Eleven Injured
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Gujarat Police examines viral rent a garba partner posts ahead of Navratri
Digital Desk | Ahmedabad, Sep 21 (IANS) Gujarat Polices Ahmedabad Cyber Crime Cell is examining social media posts offering rent a garba partner services ahead of Navratri, with police warning that such advertisements could potentially be used for online scams, phishing or other forms of cyber fraud. The posts, which have been circulating on social media platforms including Instagram, offer users the option of paying for a companion to attend garba events, go garba shopping or spend time with them during the festive season. Police said the posts came to their attention through the social media monitoring cell and are being examined to determine whether they involve any fraudulent or malicious intent. Speaking to IANS, Ahmedabad Cyber Crime DCP Dr Lavina Sinha said people should not assume that the person behind such a social media post is necessarily known to them. Such messages are going viral and trending on various social media platforms, saying that you can rent a partner. For a certain amount, you can take them to a garba venue or spend the entire day doing garba shopping. Several such posts have gone viral and have come to our attention through our social media monitoring cell, Sinha said. She cautioned that such posts could also be used to initiate interaction and establish communication with users, which could subsequently be misused. Firstly, it is not necessary that a known person is at the other end of these posts. Many times, such posts are made under the pretext of having some interaction or chatting, and this could also be misused. Once chatting takes place or some kind of communication is established, there could be other misuse, she said. Sinha said the posts also carried a potential risk of financial fraud, particularly where users are directed to make payments through links. Secondly, this can also potentially become a scam, where even after taking the payment, there is a possibility that the service for which the payment is being made may not be provided. Alternatively, through the link used for making the payment, an attempt could also be made to carry out a digital scam or cyber fraud, she said. The police warning comes after several such advertisements surfaced on social media in recent days. Reports have cited packages ranging from around Rs 500 to Rs 6,500, depending on the duration and services offered, although police are investigating the authenticity and intent behind the posts. Sinha advised people to exercise caution before making payments through social media advertisements or unfamiliar payment links. I would say that people should be cautious about making payments through any such social media posts or payment links. And if there is any suspicion of a scam, or if your money has been lost, or if you feel that your phone has been hacked after clicking on such a link, immediately contact 1930 and inform the nearest police station, she told IANS. The National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal also advises victims of financial cyber fraud to report incidents immediately through the 1930 helpline. The portal allows complaints relating to online and social media crimes, financial fraud and hacking to be reported, while suspicious website URLs, phone numbers, messaging handles and social media URLs can also be submitted for reporting. The investigation will establish whether the posts represent genuine services or are being used to facilitate cyber fraud.
5-7 injured as speeding car hits pilgrims in Gujarat, angry crowd sets vehicle on fire
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Kartik Aaryan Visits Statue of Unity Ahead of National Film Awards Ceremony
Kartik Aaryan shares his visit to the Statue of Unity in Gujarat ahead of receiving a National Award for Best Actor. Kartik Aaryan Visits Statue of Unity Ahead of National Film Awards Ceremony
Kartik Aaryan visits Statue of Unity, enjoys thepla ahead of 72nd National Award ceremony at Kevadia
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 21 (IANS) Bollywood actor Kartik Aaryan, who is set to be honoured with the National Award for Best actor, has landed in Gujarat for the ceremony. On Monday, the actor took to his Instagram, and shared a series of pictures and videos from Kevadia, Gujarat. In the pictures, the actor can be seen next to the Statue Of Unity. One of the pictures also shows his meal spread of thepla and other local delicacies. He wrote in the caption, A legacy larger than life #StatueOfUnity. He also commented, Thepla was good. His followers lauded the actor for his achievement. One user wrote, Sooooooooooo Excited About U Receiving Ur National Award. Another user wrote, Sattu back in town. A 3rd user wrote, I'm happy when you happy, it's simple. Meanwhile, the actor will be honoured with the National Award for Best Actor for his work in the sports biopic Chandu Champion in which he essayed the role of a Paralympic gold medalist Murlikant Petkar. Kartik shared the National Award for Best actor with Malayalam cinema legend, Mammootty, who will be feted for his work in Bramayugam. The 72nd National Film Awards, presented by the National Film Development Corporation of India, were announced on 18 July 2026 in a press conference to honour the best of Indian cinema in 2024. There were 400 entries in the feature film category, 161 in non-feature films, 38 books, and 24 critics submissions. The political action-thriller Article 370 was awarded Best Feature Film and the dystopian science-fiction Kalki 2898 AD was awarded Best Popular Feature Film. The 72nd National Film Awards ceremony is scheduled to take place on September 22 in Kevadia, Gujarat with President Droupadi Murmu presenting the honours. Veteran actor Anant Nag will receive the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award. This edition marks a significant move beyond Delhi.
Gujarat Deputy CM launches special buses for Bhadarvi Poonam Mela 2026
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Gujarat: Liquor worth Rs 86.63 lakh seized in Rajkot, eight booked
Digital Desk | Rajkot, Sep 21 (IANS) Gujarat Police's State Monitoring Cell (SMC) seized Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) and beer worth Rs 86.63 lakh during a raid near the Ahmedabad-Rajkot Highway in Rajkot city on Monday, with the total value of the seized liquor, vehicle and other material put at Rs 1.10 crore, officials said. The team, led by Police Inspector P.B. Jebaliya, conducted the raid near Radhe-Krishna Hotel, close to Bamanbhor village, within the jurisdiction of Airport Police Station. According to the State Monitoring Cell, the team seized around 604 boxes of IMFL and beer containing 21,792 bottles. The liquor was valued at Rs 86,63,712. Police also seized one vehicle and other material, bringing the total value of the property recovered to Rs 1,10,91,012. The action followed directions issued by Director General of Police (DGP) G.S. Malik to take legal action against illegal liquor and gambling activities in the state. Police registered a case at Airport Police Station under Sections 65(A)(E), 81, 83, 98(2) and 116(B) of the Prohibition Act and Sections 336(2), 336(3) and 340(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. Eight people have been named as accused in the case; one has been arrested, while seven are wanted. The arrested accused has been identified as Dilipsinh Rawat, a resident of Sobiyana village in Beawar, Rajasthan. The seven wanted accused include Jitendrasinh Singh, a resident of Thikarwas, Kalan, in Rajasthan's Rajsamand district; Suresh, a truck owner; and an unidentified associate of Jitendrasinh in Chandigarh. Police have also named an unidentified person who allegedly took a four-wheeler to load the liquor, another unidentified person who arrived on a motorcycle carrying a transport slip, and an unidentified person who allegedly ordered the liquor consignment in Rajkot. Further investigation into the seizure and the persons named as wanted accused is underway, the State Monitoring Cell said.
President Murmu arrives in Ekta Nagar ahead of 72nd National Film Awards
Ekta Nagar President Droupadi Murmu arrived in Ekta Nagar in Gujarats Narmada district on Monday, ahead of the 72nd National The post President Murmu arrives in Ekta Nagar ahead of 72nd National Film Awards appeared first on Bilkul Online .
BASF mulls investment in MDI production facility at Dahej in Gujarat
BASF has secured industrial land in Dahej for the potential MDI complex, with the final investment decision subject to the feasibility study and necessary approvals
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Prez Murmu to present 72nd National Film Awards in Gujarat tomorrow
Digital Desk | Ekta Nagar, Sept 21 (IANS) The 72nd National Film Awards will be presented at Ekta Nagar in Gujarat on Tuesday, marking the first time the prestigious awards are held outside the national capital as the Centre takes the ceremony to different parts of the country. President Droupadi Murmu will present the awards on September 22, recognising achievements in Indian cinema for 2024. Veteran Kannada actor Anant Nag will receive the Dadasaheb Phalke Award for 2024 for his contribution to Indian cinema and a career spanning more than five decades. The government announced the award earlier this month on the recommendation of the Dadasaheb Phalke Award Selection Committee. Instituted in 1954, the National Film Awards recognise excellence in feature films, non-feature films and writing on cinema. The awards cover films and filmmaking across India's languages, regions and cinematic forms. Among the major honours for the 2024 film year, 'Article 370' has been selected as the Best Feature Film, while 'Bhangaar' has won Best Non-Feature Film and 'Ram-Nami' has been named Best Documentary. Mammootty and Kartik Aaryan will share the Best Actor in a Leading Role award for 'Bramayugam' and 'Chandu Champion', respectively. At the same time, Yami Gautam has been selected as Best Actress in a Leading Role for 'Article 370'. Randeep Hooda will receive the Best Debut Film of a Director award for 'Swatantrya Veer Savarkar'. The awards will also recognise several commercially successful and critically noted films. 'Kalki 2898 AD' has won the award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment, while 'Amaran' has received the Best Direction award for director Rajkumar Periasamy. 'Captain Miller' has been recognised as the Best Feature Film Promoting National, Social and Environmental Values. Other films receiving honours in different categories include 'Pushpa: The Rule Part-02', 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3' and 'Stree 2'. The awards also span languages including Marathi, Santhali, Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu, Kannada, Tulu and Garhwali. A Santhali film will be honoured in the Non-Feature Film section for the first time in the history of the awards, according to the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. The ceremony at Ekta Nagar, formerly Kevadia, is part of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting's decision to hold future National Film Awards in different states and cities, rather than restricting the event to Delhi. The ministry said the move would bring the celebration of Indian cinema closer to different regions and highlight the country's linguistic, cultural and cinematic diversity. The 72nd edition thus combines the recognition of the 2024 crop of films with a change in the setting of one of India's leading cinema award ceremonies, with filmmakers, actors, technicians and other members of the film fraternity expected to gather in Gujarat on Tuesday.
Which initiative of PM Modi drew praise from APJ Abdul Kalam? Modi Story answers
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 21 (IANS) As the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) celebrates 25 years of Seva under Prime Minister Narendra Modis stewardship, the grassroots change started taking shape two decades ago in Gujarat, and this transformation also impressed former President Dr Abdul Kalam beyond words. Modi Story, a popular handle on X, shared the inspiring tale of 100 percent electrification of thousands of villages in Gujarat in a record 1,000 days, under then Gujarat CM Narendra Modis leadership. The village electrification mission, which began during Narendra Modis tenure as Gujarat CM, continued after 2014, and more than 18,450 villages were electrified across the country under the Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana (DDUGJY). The DDUGJY, launched by PM Modi in 2014, worked to strengthen the electricity distribution system and, together with Pradhan Mantri Sahaj Bijli Har Ghar Yojana (Saubhagya), all the villages and hamlets across the country were electrified, a feat which couldnt be achieved in seven decades of Independence. A total of 18374 villages were electrified under DDUGJY, and a total of 2.86 crore households were electrified under the aegis of Saubhagya, an official report stated in 2023. Today, rural households have access to round-the-clock power supply, but the grassroots transformation began more than two decades ago in Gujarat under a scheme named Jyotigram Yojana. The Jyotigram scheme, which saw record laying of electricity lines and electric poles, connected entire stretches of villages in Gujarat with electricity. This milestone under the Jyotigram Yojana caught the attention of then President Dr A.P.J. Abdul Kalam. He had travelled to Gujarat, visited a Jyotigram village and dedicated the scheme to the nation. The Modi Story, in a video, shares the landmark moment, as vividly recalled by Saurabh Patel, former Gujarat cabinet minister, of how Dr Kalam was thrilled and stunned by mass-scale electrification in a very short span of time. He says Dr Kalam was curious and keen to see the transformation, so the then Gujarat CM, Narendra Modi, agreed and facilitated his visit to remote villages to see the change firsthand. Recounting the final function to celebrate the unprecedented achievement, Saurabh Patel says in the Modi Story video, Dr Kalam couldnt believe it; he asked if he could visit them. The Chief Minister readily agreed and arranged for his tour. Watching the changes on the ground, Dr Kalam was overwhelmed to see over 18,000 villages getting electrified in a record time, he added. Notably, the Jyotirangan Yojana, which spanned 1,000 days, set a record by installing 20 lakh electric poles, laying 1 lakh km of electric lines, and electrifying more than 18,000 villages, underscoring the importance of public service (seva). The movement to electrify villages began two decades ago and only firmed up after PM Modi took charge at the Centre; the 25 years of Seva (public service) seeks to celebrate this devotion and spirit.
GD Goenka and Mission Kamyab Announce Scholarship Exam for JEE and NEET
Surat (Gujarat) [India], September 21: Students and parents searching for a scholarship exam in Surat can now apply for MKAT 2026-27, the Mission Kamyab Aptitude Test. Conducted at G. D.
Gill not a man of many words, but is clear and very authoritative in speaking: Holder
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 21 (IANS) Describing India ODI skipper Shubman Gill as a leader who may not speak much but commands total clarity and authority in demanding what he wants from his team, West Indies seam-bowling all-rounder Jason Holder praised the young captain's calm demeanour while also rating Virat Kohli as arguably the best one-day batsman to ever play the game. West Indies are scheduled to arrive in India for playing a three-match ODI series starting on September 27. Though Holder has been rested from the trip, he shared some insights on Gills leadership style, based on playing under him for Gujarat Titans in IPL 2026. I've played under Shubman. He's a leader. He's not a man of many words, but when he does speak, he's very clear, he's very authoritative as to what he's demanding of the team. He brings a level of calmness and poise, which is always a good trait to have as a leader. Those are things that I really respect about him and loved when I played under him. He's obviously new into his tenure as captain too, so he'll be learning on the job, and no doubt he'll be asking a lot of his players. His senior players have to come up to him and help him out. It's a similar situation with us, too, where Shai has been in the role for a while, but he's still learning on the job, too. It's a never-ending learning curve where, as a leader, as a player, there's never enough information. You're always trying to grab as much as you possibly can to get better. So, Shubman is no different, and I'm looking forward to seeing him, looking forward to playing against him, and I'm expecting a really good contest between both teams, Holder said to JioStar. Highlighting Gills tactical trust in his bowling unit, Holder revealed that the right-handed batter gives bowlers complete ownership over their field settings and plans. I don't know how to differentiate a bowler's captain from a batter's captain, but I could say that he's equally as soft and as giving with both bowlers and batters. I would just tell him what I wanted, we would have a conversation about it. That's primarily when it comes to field setting. He gave me the ownership and leadership to do it the way I wanted to, which is a strong asset for a captain. I never had any issues with Shubman, and he pretty much gave me free rein to set my fields and execute the plans I was looking to execute. It was always real open communication, and one where we shared enough and had that understanding. I really enjoyed playing with him, and hopefully, in years to come, we could continue to play together, he observed. Turning his focus to Indias seasoned duo of veteran batter Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, Holder noted that the two stalwarts present a formidable challenge for any opposition in the 50-over format. When you look at Virat, he is arguably the best player, the best one-day batsman to ever play the game, and one of the best batters to ever play the game. Rohit, when you look at his outstanding one-day record, particularly against West Indies as well, he's done really well. So, the two stalwarts of Indian cricket and world cricket pack a heavy punch. I don't think we have anything in comparison to what they have. Our best batsman and greatest player is Shai Hope, who's done extremely well for himself as well. So, I would put him in that category as well. Three world-class players who've got world-class records, and I'm looking forward to seeing all three of them do battle. It's obviously a keen contest every time I match up against Virat, for example, and I like playing against Rohit because I see them as big players, and I like to get in a contest with big players, he said. Holder was also effusive in his praise for tall India speedster Gurnoor Brar, and recalled his initial thoughts upon watching the youngster bowl during their IPL 2026 stint at GT. He's got a lot of great attributes. When I first saw him run in and bowl, I actually had a quiet chat with Ashish (Nehra, head coach) as to how this guy wasn't playing. But, it's good to see his progress. Good to see him get an opportunity to play for India. He's got a lot of great attributes. Obviously, height is one with which he will be able to extract a bit more bounce; he's got pace, he does a bit with the ball, which I think is important in this day and age. Pace is still obviously in the game and is a massive asset, but skill has to go along with the pace, and he possesses skill as well as the pace. Those are solid attributes to have as a fast bowler, so I would expect him to be a challenge for us. Facing him in the nets and seeing him go about his business in the nets was quite entertaining. I look forward to seeing him not only play against us but have a pretty healthy career, he concluded.
Gujarat: GSRTC to run 30,000 extra trips with 1,000 buses for Ambaji Bhadarvi Poonam Mela
Digital Desk | Ahmedabad, Sep 21 (IANS) The Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation (GSRTC) will run around 30,000 additional bus trips with a fleet of 1,000 buses for the Bhadarvi Poonam Mela at Ambaji, with the special services expected to serve around 15 lakh pilgrims. Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi on Monday inaugurated the additional services and flagged off new buses in the presence of Minister of State for Transport Pravin Mali and Minister of State for Urban Development Darshana Vaghela. The special services will operate until September 26 through the Palanpur, Mehsana, Himatnagar and Ahmedabad divisions. GSRTC has also established 10 booths at Ambaji, with supervisors and booth in-charges deployed to assist pilgrims and passengers. The additional services will provide regular connectivity between Ambaji and major destinations, including Gabbar, Abu Road, Danta, Deesa, Palanpur and Siddhpur. Services will also operate towards Mehsana, Visnagar, Becharaji, Vadnagar and Kheralu, as well as Himatnagar, Idar, Khedbrahma, Ahmedabad, Shamlaji and Bhiloda. The Transport Department has arranged temporary shelters, drinking water and public toilets for pilgrims. Mic announcements will be made at the fair premises, while hoardings and banners will provide information and contact numbers of booth in-charges. For emergency and operational support, cranes, mechanic teams, ambulances and fire-fighting vehicles have been deployed at the depots. A GPS-based Central Control Room has also been set up to monitor the buses in real time. The scale of the arrangements is larger than last year's operations. During the 2025 fair, around 900 buses operated 28,506 trips and transported 13.09 lakh passengers. This year, arrangements have been made to manage the movement of pilgrims travelling to and from Ambaji during the fair period. Principal Secretary of the Transport Department Hareet Shukla; Ahmedabad Mayor Hitesh Barot; and MLAs Amit Thaker, Hasmukh Patel, Amul Bhatt, Kaushik Jain and Dinesh Kushwaha, along with other officials, attended the event.
Gujarat to honour top-performing district, taluka officials with 'Atal Good Governance Awards'
Digital Desk | Gandhinagar, Sep 21 (IANS) The Gujarat government has introduced an annual award scheme to recognise outstanding performance by officials involved in citizen-facing administration at the district and taluka levels, with Class-1 officers eligible for a cash award of Rs 31,000 and Class-2 officers for Rs 21,000. The Atal Good Governance Award Scheme, introduced through a General Administration Department (GAD) resolution, will be implemented from the 2025-26 financial year and continue in subsequent years. The annual performance assessment will cover April 1 to March 31. The scheme covers officials from seven departments directly connected with public service delivery. They include Chief District Health Officers from the Health and Family Welfare Department; District Education Officers and District Primary Education Officers from the Education Department; Executive Engineers from the Roads and Buildings Department; District Supply Officers from the Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Department; District Sports Officers from the Sports, Youth and Cultural Activities Department; Taluka Development Officers from the Panchayats, Rural Housing and Rural Development Department; and Mamlatdars from the Revenue Department. Class-1 officials covered under the scheme will receive Rs 31,000, while Class-2 officials will receive Rs 21,000. Selected officials will also receive a Certificate of Excellence - Atal Good Governance Award recognising their contribution to public service and citizen-centric administration. Selection will be based on prescribed performance criteria and evaluation parameters, not routine performance alone. Separate departmental committees will assess officials covered under the first five categories. The Secretary of the respective department will head these committees and include the concerned Head of Department and an Additional Secretary, Joint Secretary or Deputy Secretary from the relevant establishment. For Taluka Development Officers and Mamlatdars, district-level committees headed by the District Collector will also assess performance. The committees will include the District Development Officer, District Superintendent of Police and Resident Deputy Collector. Separate departmental-level arrangements have also been prescribed to assess TDOs and Mamlatdars. The Additional Chief Secretary, Principal Secretary or Secretary of the Panchayat Department will head the committee for Panchayat-related performance. In contrast, the corresponding senior official of the Revenue Department will head the committee for Mamlatdars. After evaluation, officials will be ranked from first to third according to the prescribed performance parameters, and outstanding performers will be selected for the awards. The departments have been directed to complete the evaluation process by November 30 every year and send the names of selected officials, along with their award certificates and cheques, to the Vasutapar-2 branch of the General Administration Department by December 10. The awards will be presented during the Good Governance Day programme on December 25, the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. The scheme forms part of the state's initiatives undertaken during the year-long celebrations marking Vajpayee's 100th birth anniversary, which began on December 25, 2024. The respective departments will meet the expenditure for the awards from the budget provision under 0500 - Awards. The government has also advised awardees to use the prize money before the cheque's validity expires. The scheme establishes an annual process to identify and formally recognise officials working directly with citizens across health, education, infrastructure, food and civil supplies, sports, rural development and revenue administration.
Global leaders gather in Oxford for Diplomat Summit and Nelson Mandela Leadership Awards
GLOBAL leaders, diplomats, entrepreneurs and professionals from more than 30 countries gathered at Oxford Town Hall for the Oxford Diplomat Summit & Nelson Mandela Leadership Awards 2026. Held on September 7 under the theme Shaping the Future: Global Leadership, Diplomacy & Inclusive Progress, the summit brought together figures from politics, public service, business, healthcare, technology and the creative industries for discussions on leadership, international cooperation, innovation and social progress. Asian Media Group (AMG), publishers of Eastern Eye, Garavi Gujarat, Asian Trader and Pharmacy Business, was a media partner for the event. Among those attending was former Ealing Southall MP Virendra Sharma, who represented the constituency in parliament from 2007 to 2024. During his parliamentary career, Sharma was involved in issues including health, human rights, international development and community affairs. British-Indian actor, writer and producer Mikhail Sen, whose screen credits include A Suitable Boy , House of the Dragon and Bridgerton , was also among the participants. The Lord Mayor of Oxford, Cllr Chewe Munkonge, attended the gathering, alongside current and former civic leaders and international public figures. They included Alain St.Ange, former Seychelles minister for tourism, civil aviation, ports and marine; Mark Lygo, former Lord Mayor of Oxford and Oxfordshire county councillor; Sushil Ram, advisor on youth development at the Commonwealth Secretariat; Cllr Sunil Chopra, former mayor of Southwark; and Lubna Arshad, former Lord Mayor of Oxford. One of the summit's featured sessions was delivered by Raageshwari Loomba, who spoke on The Human Advantage in the Age of AI Is Presence & Connection the Last Human Luxury? Raageshwari Loomba Mahesh Liloriya Her address examined the value of human presence, empathy and personal connection as artificial intelligence increasingly changes how people work, communicate and interact. Entrepreneurs and wellbeing advocates at the event included Heliana Bedoya, founder of NeuroEsencia, and Georgina Walsh, co-founder of OHMG Water. Hospitality entrepreneur Ramesh Arora, whose ventures include Holistic World, Holistic World Foundation and Signature Hotels Group, was also recognised at the gathering for his work across hospitality, wellness and holistic living. The international delegation included Amb. Princess Akawor Dolor of Nigeria, as well as medical and legal professionals from Mexico and Spain, including Dr Antonio Jurez Navarro, Dr Carlos Cuadrado Gmez-Serranillos and Polina Poloziuk. Raageshwari Loomba Mahesh Liloriya A number of Indian professionals and entrepreneurs were among those honoured during the programme. They included Dr Subrata Dutta, founder of Renatus Wellness Pvt Ltd; orthopaedic and spine surgeon Dr V Krishna Bhargava; general and vascular surgeon Dr Kareddy Sridhar Reddy; Dr Mayur Ghule, founder and managing director of Quantum Synthetic Intelligence; and lawyer Shekhar Jagtap. The Nelson Mandela Leadership Awards recognised individuals working across areas including leadership, business, healthcare, diplomacy, entrepreneurship and social impact. Alongside the awards programme, delegates took part in discussions and networking aimed at developing cross-border professional relationships and potential collaborations. Winners Mahesh Liloriya The summit was organised by the Oxford Excellence Council (MSG Advert Pvt. Ltd.) and led by its directors Nitish Arora and Gaganeet Kaur. Organisers said the initiative seeks to provide an international platform connecting leaders, professionals and changemakers while encouraging dialogue and collaboration across countries and sectors. The event concluded with the presentation of the Nelson Mandela Leadership Awards, followed by networking among delegates and guests.
GPSC Law Officer Interview Schedule 2026 - Download Interview Date at gpsc.gujarat.gov.in
GPSC has released the interview schedule for Law Officer (Advt. 22/2026-27). Interviews are on 24 and 25 September 2026, reporting at 09:30 A.M. at GPSC Bhavan, Gandhinagar. Check the full roll number list, documents to carry and instructions.
Inside 72nd National Film Awards: Gujarat's Kevadia decked up before ceremony
Inside 72nd National Film Awards: Gujarat's Kevadia decked up before ceremony
GSSSB Tracer Final Result 2026 - Check Selection List at gsssb.gujarat.gov.in
GSSSB has published the final result for Tracer (Rekhankar), Class-3, Advt. No. 357/202526 on 19 September 2026. See the 52-candidate select list, 13-candidate waiting list, category-wise cut-off marks, office-wise allotment and how to check your name.
NeoProEd Insurance Conclave 2026 to Bring India's Insurance Ecosystem Together at GIFT City
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], September 21: The Indian insurance industry is entering a period of significant transformation. Technology, artificial intelligence, data, emerging risks, evolving customer expectations and the rise of GIFT City are reshaping how insurance will be built, distributed and experienced.
72nd National Film Awards Set to Celebrate Indian Cinema in Gujarat on Sept 22
Preparations are complete as the spotlight turns toward Ekta Nagar in Kevadia, Gujarat, for the 72nd National Film Awards scheduled for September 22, 2026. The President of India will confer the prestigious awards, recognising outstanding achievements in Indian cinema for the year 2024. , , 72 [] The post 72nd National Film Awards Set to Celebrate Indian Cinema in Gujarat on Sept 22 appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Bomb threat email names Somnath temple, Gujarat BJP offices; searches find nothing suspicious
Digital Desk | Ahmedabad/Gir Somnath, Sep 21 (IANS) A bomb-threat email naming the Somnath Temple and BJP offices in Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar triggered a security alert across Gujarat on Monday, prompting searches by police, bomb detection and disposal teams and dog squads, officials said. The threat mentioned the BJP office in Ahmedabad's Khanpur area, the party's state office, Kamalam, at Koba in Gandhinagar, and the Somnath Temple. Police said no suspicious object was found during searches at the locations. Ahmedabad C-Division ACP Adwait Gandhi said the State Intelligence Bureau in Gandhinagar received the input around 9 a.m., following which the Khanpur BJP office was thoroughly checked, and additional police deployment was put in place. At 9 a.m., we received an input from the State Intelligence Bureau in Gandhinagar. According to that, there was a threat of a bomb blast at the BJP Central Office in Khanpur. We informed the BDTS and had the entire premises checked, and police deployment has also been put in place. The situation is normal, Gandhi said. He confirmed that the Somnath Temple and BJP office at Koba had also been named in the threat. Nothing suspicious has been found. The situation is normal, he said. Gandhi said there was no need for panic and added that police are carrying out their duties. I do not have information about the origin of the email at this stage and action had been taken on the basis of the intelligence input, he noted. At the Khanpur office, police, fire brigade personnel and bomb and dog squad teams conducted a detailed search. City BJP president Prerak Shah said the party was informed that intelligence agencies had received an email threatening to blow up the office. Based on that, both the police and bomb squad arrived here. The entire Khanpur BJP office was searched, and nothing objectionable or suspicious was found here, Shah said. At Somnath, Deputy SP M.F. Chaudhary said the police received the threat email in the morning and the entire police force was placed on alert on the instructions and guidance of the Superintendent of Police. He said the temple has dedicated security personnel working round the clock and that devotees normally undergo two-layer frisking and checking. Electronic gadgets and other prohibited items are not allowed inside the temple premises. In view of today's situation, we put our other district branches, including the LCB, Special Operation Group, BDS and QRT, on alert and had the entire temple premises searched. The BDS searched the temple premises but found no suspicious objects, he said. The latest threat comes amid a series of similar email-based bomb scares in Gujarat. Earlier this month, threats were received by courts, schools and the Gujarat Assembly, while separate threats on September 15 and 17 reportedly named courts, Mahatma Mandir and port facilities. Searches in those cases also did not result in the recovery of explosives. Gujarat Police had also recently arrested two men in connection with an alleged interstate network involved in sending hoax bomb-threat emails. Investigators recovered details of 513,847 Gmail accounts and passwords allegedly linked to the network. Police are examining whether the latest threat has any connection with that network.
Chinas SDLG invests 300 crore in Gujarat plant
Aims to expand local production, increase sourcing from Indian suppliers in the construction equipment market
Gujarat launches Atal Good Governance Award for top officials
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Over 23,500 eco-friendly Ganesh idols sold at Gujarats state fair, earning artisans 5 crore and promoting traditional craftsmanship. Gujarat Artisans Earn 5 Crore from Eco-Friendly Ganesh Idols at State Fair
The Women and Child Development Department, Gujarat has released the Gujarat Anganwadi Recruitment 2026 notification. Online applications are invited from eligible local women candidates for 6,843 Anganwadi Worker and Anganwadi Helper posts across various districts of Gujarat. The recruitment is being conducted for vacant and likely to become vacant honorary positions at Anganwadi centres under the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) scheme. Eligible candidates can apply online through the Gujarat e-HRMS portal from 21 September to 14 October 2026.
Diamond Power Infrastructure receives orders worth Rs 116.49 cr
Diamond Power Infrastructure has secured orders aggregating Rs 116.49 crore (including GST; Rs 98.72 crore excluding GST) for the supply of 11 kV XLPE insulated medium voltage power cables. The orders have been received directly from a Gujarat-based EPC contractor executing underground cabling projects for state power distribution companies in Gujarat.
Liquor worth over Rs 45 lakh seized in separate raids in three days across Gujarat
Digital Desk | Gandhinagar, Sep 21 (IANS) The Gujarat Police's State Monitoring Cell (SMC) seized IMFL and beer worth Rs 45.35 lakh in four separate raids across Ahmedabad, Mehsana, Surendranagar and Surat over the past three days, with the total value of liquor, vehicles and other material seized during the operations exceeding Rs 77 lakh, officials said on Monday. The latest seizure was made in Ahmedabad on Sunday, September 20, when the State Monitoring Cell recovered around 105 boxes containing 5,030 bottles of Indian-made foreign liquor and beer valued at Rs 15,58,800. The raid was conducted near Hanspura Overbridge on Sardar Patel Ring Road, on the public road leading from Dahegam towards Ahmedabad. Police Sub-Inspector D.A. Tuvar led the operation. A vehicle and other material were also seized during the operation, taking the total value of the seized property to Rs 30,58,800. A case was registered at Naroda Police Station against 10 accused, including one arrested and nine wanted, under Sections 65(A)(E), 81, 83 and 116(B) of the Prohibition Act and Sections 336(2), 336(3) and 340(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The arrested accused has been identified as Jitendra alias Jitu Damor (Meena), a resident of Kherwada taluka in Udaipur district, Rajasthan. The wanted accused include Pravin Damor of Kherwada, Anil Dadu Bharda and Lokesh Patel, along with six others, including the person who allegedly ordered the liquor consignment to Ahmedabad. In another operation, the State Monitoring Cell seized around 94 boxes containing 4,326 bottles of IMFL and beer worth Rs 13,03,315 from the parking area of Sahyog Hotel near Chotila in Surendranagar district on Saturday, September 19. The raid was conducted by Police Sub-Inspector D.A. Tuvar on Ahmedabad-Rajkot National Highway 47. One vehicle was also seized, taking the total value of the seized material to Rs 20,03,315. A case was registered at Chotila Police Station against four wanted accused under Sections 65(A)(E), 81, 83, 98(2) and 116(B) of the Prohibition Act. The accused include the driver and owner or custodian of the four-wheeler allegedly carrying the liquor, the person who sent the foreign liquor consignment, and the person who ordered it. On September 18, the cell seized around 91 boxes containing 3,372 bottles of IMFL and beer worth Rs 10,13,544 near D-Mart Circle on Mehsana Bypass Road. Police Inspector P.P. Brahmbhatt conducted the raid opposite Osiya Mall. A vehicle, a mobile phone, and other material were also seized, taking the total value to Rs 20,43,544. A case was registered at Mehsana Taluka Police Station against five accused under Sections 65(A)(E), 81, 83, 98(2) and 116(B) of the Prohibition Act and Sections 111(3)(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. Navrang Bhat was arrested, while Anand Raval of Sathiyala and the owner and FASTag holder of the four-wheeler carrying the liquor were among those listed as wanted. In Surat city, the cell seized around 55 boxes containing 2,143 bottles of IMFL and beer worth Rs 6,59,783 during raids at Singanpor village and at a room near Krupa Residency in Dargah Mohalla. Police Sub-Inspector A.G. Enurkar conducted the operation. Two mobile phones, cash and other material were also seized, taking the total value to Rs 6,76,273. Two accused, Rahul Vamanrao Lakdu (Ahire) and Shubham Kashyap, were arrested. Divyaben alias Dipu Patil, Jitubhai Patil and the persons who allegedly supplied the foreign liquor were named as wanted accused. The State Monitoring Cell said the raids were conducted following directions from Director General of Police (DGP) G.S. Malik to take legal action against illegal liquor and gambling activities in the state.
