Big Cat Black Market Busted: DRI Gujarat Seizes Leopard Skin in Koraput, One Arrested
A special team of the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), Gujarat, raided a location in Jayapur and seized a leopard skin, officials confirmed on Tuesday. One person was arrested in connection with the alleged wildlife trade. The accused has been identified as Bibhuti Bhushan Patra, a resident of Irrigation Colony in Jayapur. According to Jayapur [] The post Big Cat Black Market Busted: DRI Gujarat Seizes Leopard Skin in Koraput, One Arrested appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
People of Purpose: From Gujarat
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Young Girls Welcome PM Modi in Navsari with Early Birthday Wishes
In Navsari, young girls greeted PM Modi with advance birthday wishes as he inaugurated Namo Kamalam during his Gujarat visit. Young Girls Welcome PM Modi in Navsari with Early Birthday Wishes
Not jhooth ki goonj: PM Modi takes apparent dig at Rahul Gandhi in Vadodara
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday appeared to take a swipe at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and his Chhatron Ki Goonj campaign during an event in Vadodara, Gujarat. Without naming Gandhi directly, Modi contrasted what he called the clamour of lies with what he described as the resounding call of truth, in an apparent reference [] The post Not jhooth ki goonj: PM Modi takes apparent dig at Rahul Gandhi in Vadodara appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
'Naraz Fufa ji' now has work, says Modi after inaugurating freight corridor
Vadodara, Sep 08: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday slammed those who question his governments development record, once again calling them as Naraz Fufa (angry uncle). Speaking at the NaMo for Viksit Bharat programme in Gujarats Vadodara, where he inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for Rs 35,000 crore development projects, Modi said the country's work culture has transformed over the last 12 years after the BJP came to power. The projects include a 2,800-kilometre dedicated freight corridor, which Modi called a historic achievement for the 21st century. Taking a swipe at those who would question the utility of the corridor project, Modi said, One Naraz Fufa ji will say: What will the truck drivers do? Naraz Fufa now has work, he said, without naming Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. After 2014, India built 50,000 modern rail coaches but the previous (Congress) regime could not build even 50,000 toilets in 10 years, Modi said. Modi inaugurated three key sections of the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor, connecting Jawaharlal Nehru Port in Navi Mumbai with Dadri in Uttar Pradesh, marking completion of the project. Dedicated freight corridors are the lifeline of a fast-developing India. Indias transformation is accelerating because of this modern freight network, Modi said. Earlier, passenger and goods trains had to run on the same tracks, slowing down both passenger travel and freight movement but the Dedicated Freight Corridor has changed this, he said. After 2014, with your blessings, when I reached Delhi, and as soon as we arrived there, we began accelerating this project. Work on the 2,800 km dedicated freight corridors has been completed today, he said. Today, the Eastern and Western Freight Corridors are becoming the main backbone of the country's trade and business, Modi said. The 2,800-km long Dedicated Freight Corridor a testament to how the country's work culture has transformed over the past 12 years, Modi said. The idea for this Dedicated Freight Corridor began in 2004. In 2006, a special company was established to carry out this work, and until 2014, files just kept shuffling from one place to another. Unfortunately, even these files weren't fortunate enough to get a dedicated corridor. The files would get stuck, hang around and wander aimlessly, Modi said. Modi took a swipe at Rahul Gandhi's 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' initiative, saying youngsters would stand with the truth and not be misled by what he termed Jhooth ki Goonj (echo of lies). At every nook and corner, you will find people who will try to mislead you through 'Jooth Ki Goonj', but today's youth will stand with the truth, the PM said. 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' is a student-dialogue campaign launched by the Congress, under which programmes are being organised in various cities across the country. Through the campaign, the Opposition party is attempting to corner the ruling BJP on issues such as exam question paper leaks, costly education, irregularities in government recruitment and unemployment. The prime minister said the youth could see how focused the government was on working across sectors, including solar, wind, hydro and nuclear energy. Modi also urged the youth to develop expertise in Artificial Intelligence (AI). The youth of the country have to become experts in AI, and we want our youth to excel in the field, he added. Modi flagged off freight train services from New Sanand, New Makarpura, New Umbergaon and New JNPT in Navi Mumbai. He also flagged off a passenger train service between Tanda Road and Vadodara.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that development projects worth more than Rs 35,000 crore in Vadodara would give further momentum to the journey towards a Viksit Bharat
PM Modi gets rousing welcome in Vadodara, to unveil projects worth over Rs 35,000 crore
Digital Desk | Vadodara, Sep 8 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi received an enthusiastic welcome from the young crowd at the NaMo for Viksit Bharat programme in Vadodara on Tuesday, as thousands of people gathered for an event marking the launch and dedication of major infrastructure projects in Gujarat. PM Modi arrived in Vadodara as part of his visit to Gujarat and Maharashtra, with the Vadodara programme centred on development projects worth more than Rs 35,000 crore. The Prime Minister is scheduled to lay foundation stones, inaugurate and dedicate several rail, road, urban development and renewable energy projects to the nation. A key highlight of the programme is the dedication of three sections of the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor (WDFC), covering 326 route kilometres and developed at a cost of more than Rs 20,700 crore. The sections are Sanand (North)-Makarpura, New Umbergaon-New Saphale, and New Saphale-Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA). The commissioning of these sections marks the completion of the WDFC across its entire length. The corridor will provide direct freight connectivity to JNPA, facilitating the movement of export-import cargo between industrial centres and the port while helping reduce transit time and logistics costs and easing congestion on Mumbais railway network. PM Modi will also flag off freight train services from New Sanand (North), New Makarpura, New Umbergaon, and New JNPT, Mumbai. A new passenger train service between Vadodara and Tanda Road will also be flagged off, benefiting people in Vadodara, Chhota Udepur, and Alirajpur districts. The Prime Minister will dedicate the Jobat-Tanda Road new railway line, developed as part of the Chhota Udepur-Dhar project, connecting remote and tribal areas of Alirajpur with the national rail network. Three railway projects spanning 329 km and costing more than Rs 9,700 crore will also have their foundation stones laid. These include the third and fourth lines between Vadodara and Ratlam, gauge conversion of the Miyagam Karjan-Choranda-Malsar section, and doubling of the Vishwamitri-Dabhoi section. On the road network, foundation stones will be laid for three National Highway projects costing around Rs 1,780 crore. The projects include six-laning of the Kamrej-Chalthan section of NH-48, additional structures including major bridges over the Tapi and Narmada on the Vadodara-Surat section of NH-48, and grade-separated structures at Abhava, Mindhola, and Khajod junctions on NH-53. Six-lane flyovers at Kandari Chokdi and Luvara Patia will also be inaugurated. Projects of the state government worth around Rs 2,600 crore are also part of the programme, including Phase II of the Vadodara Urban Development Authority Ring Road, a 110 MW floating solar project at Kadana Dam, and a new Vadodara Municipal Corporation office. Housing projects under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana and a water-supply project covering 11 villages in eastern Vadodara are among the projects to be inaugurated. Ahead of the Prime Ministers visit, public participation for the Vadodara programme was opened through free registration on BookMyShow, with the Vadodara Municipal Corporation managing registrations through the private digital platform. Organisers said all available seats were booked within an hour, while more than 42,000 additional applicants were placed on a waiting list. The event is also using a digital entry system, with registered participants receiving M-Tickets carrying secure live QR codes for verification. Registration, verification, entry, and seating are being managed digitally to facilitate crowd movement at the venue. After Vadodara, PM Modi is scheduled to travel to Mumbai, where he will inaugurate the Global Fintech Fest 2026 in the evening.
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Gujarat: Illegal codeine sale under lens, Rs 83 lakh medicine stock prohibited
Digital Desk | Gandhinagar, Sep 8 (IANS) Gujarats Food and Drug Control Administration (FDCA) has launched a statewide special drive against the unauthorised sale, storage and misuse of medicines containing codeine, with officials prohibiting codeine-based syrup worth more than Rs 83 lakh at a firm in the Ahmedabad-Gandhinagar area and taking action against several other pharmaceutical traders. The drive was conducted last week, following directions issued by the Health Minister Praful Pansheriya. During inspections of wholesale and retail medicine traders in Ahmedabad Rural, Ahmedabad City and Mehsana, officials checked purchase and sale records, bills, stock and other documents relating to codeine-containing medicines. At Balaji Pharma in Ahmedabad Rural-Gandhinagar, officials found 37,762 bottles of Rexton-T Syrup, each carrying an MRP of Rs 220. The stock was valued at Rs 83,07,640 and has been prohibited from further sale or use. A sample of the syrup was also collected for analysis according to the prescribed procedure. The department said an examination of Balaji Pharmas purchase and sale records indicated that the firm was primarily dealing in medicines containing codeine. A show-cause notice has been issued to the firm seeking an explanation for deficiencies detected during the inspection. At Health Point Pharma in Kalol of Gandhinagar, a show-cause notice was issued after an inspection on August 31. The firms response was found unsatisfactory and its drug sale licence was subsequently cancelled. Officials also issued show-cause notice to Pharmaline Lifesciences in Changodar of Ahmedabad Rural, over deficiencies relating to medicine purchase and sale bills and other records. At Rain Remedies in Santej ofAhmedabad Rural-Gandhinagar, officials examined bills and other records concerning codeine-containing medicines and issued a notice over deficiencies found during the inspection. At Capital Pharma in Visnagar of Mehsana, officials found that the firm was primarily engaged in the trade of codeine-containing medicines. A show-cause notice was issued over deficiencies in purchase and sale bills and other records. HRDM Global Solutions in Ahmedabad was also issued a notice over irregularities identified during the inspection. At Jai Ambe Distributors in Ahmedabad, officials found 57 bottles of R Tuss TD Syrup containing codeine, with an MRP of Rs 158 per bottle. The stock, valued at Rs 9,006, was prohibited from further sale or use. Examination of the firm's purchase and sale details indicated that it primarily dealt in codeine-containing medicines, following which a show-cause notice was issued. At Krishna Pharma in Kathwada of Ahmedabad, the process of issuing a show-cause notice over deficiencies found during the inspection is under way. Overall, seven firms have been issued show-cause notices, while the licence of one firm has been cancelled. The department said further scrutiny of purchase and sale records, bills and other documents relating to codeine-containing medicines was continuing. Pansheriya said the authorities were following a zero-tolerance policy towards the illegal storage, unauthorised sale and misuse of codeine-containing medicines. Strict action will be taken against firms violating the rules as per the applicable laws and regulations, he said. He added, Under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, inspections and monitoring would continue across Gujarat to ensure that such medicines were used only against valid medical prescriptions and through legal channels. The action comes amid increased regulatory scrutiny of codeine-based cough syrups in Gujarat.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a warm and enthusiastic welcome from a large gathering at the 'NaMo for Viksit Bharat' event in Vadodara on Tuesday. The Prime Minister is on a visit to Gujarat, during...
PM Modi to interact with Gen Z & kick off 35K crore project in Vadodara
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Gujarat NEET Merit List 2026 Round 2 Out - Download List PDF Online at medadmgujarat.org
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National Film Awards ceremony moves out of Delhi; where will it be now held?
The National Film Awards ceremony is set to move out of Delhi this year. The 72nd edition will be held in Kevadia, now known as Ekta Nagar, in Gujarat on September 22. President Droupadi Murmu will present the honours, officials said on Monday, September 7.
Gujarat cancels one drug licence, serves show-cause notices to 7 firms over illegal codeine trade
Health Minister Praful Pansheriya directs to tighten scrutiny of medicines containing codeine, which are required to be sold through legal channels against valid medical prescriptions
Gill will only get better from here, remains a work in progress: Nehra
India Test and ODI captain Shubman Gill is still a work in progress as a leader and will get better with experience, his Gujarat Titans team head coach Ashish Nehra said on Monday. Nehra and Hardik Pandya forged a highly successful captain-coach partnership after joining forces when Gujarat Titans entered the IPL in 2022. They guided the franchise to the title in its debut season and took it to the final again in 2023. Pandya's departure paved the way for Gill to take over as GT captain, and the youngster led the side to a runners-up finish in the last IPL season. They are very, very different. You are talking about north pole and south pole. Both of them were like me, not somebody who has done much coaching, Nehra said, comparing Pandya and Gill. Both of them were not somebody who has done much captaincy, but you learn on your way forward, and suddenly somebody is pretty much doing captaincy for India in two formats. He is only going to get better. The former India pacer wa
GRT Jewellers strikes Rs 1,033 crore deal to acquire controlling stake in Tribhovandas Bhimji Zaveri
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 8 (IANS) Shares of Tribhovandas Bhimji Zaveri hit an upper circuit on Tuesday for a second consecutive day as GRT Jewellers India Private Ltd proposed to acquire a 74 per cent controlling stake in the company from its existing promoters in an all-cash deal worth Rs 1,033 crore, triggering an open offer for the jewellery retailer's public shareholders. TBZ has said in an exchange filing that it had received a copy of the detailed public statement from Axis Capital -- acting on behalf of GRT Jewellers -- in connection with the open offer. The open offer is for up to 1,72,70,845 fully paid-up equity shares, representing 25.88 per cent of TBZ's voting share capital. The transaction will give GRT control of TBZ, a jeweller founded in Mumbai's Zaveri Bazaar in 1864. The company has expanded from a single store to 37 stores across 28 cities, mainly in Maharashtra and Gujarat. In addition, TBZ derives roughly 65 per cent of its revenue from wedding and occasion-related jewellery purchases. The proposed acquisition marks a change in control of a business that has remained in family ownership for more than 160 years. Founded in 1964, GRT Jewellers is a jewellery retailer with operations in India and abroad. The public offer gives TBZ's public shareholders an opportunity to sell their shares following the change in control. Following this, shares of Tribhovandas Bhimji Zaveri hit the upper circuit of Rs 545.70 on the BSE, an increase of 4.99 per cent which is also their highest level in 52 weeks, extending gains after hitting a Rs 519.75 upper circuit on Monday. The stock has recorded a 52-week low of Rs 110.95. In the last one-year horizon, the stock has given a return of more than 190 per cent, according to the BSE data.
'Never seen him in person': Locals excited to see PM Modi during Gujarat visit
Digital Desk | Vadodara, Sep 8 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Gujarat on Tuesday has created excitement among locals, with several people attending the programme saying they feel proud to have the opportunity to see him in person. IANS spoke to some people who had gathered to attend the Prime Minister's programme in Vadodara. A local said: I have never seen him in person. I have only seen him on television. I am very excited. Another local said: We are going to meet Modi ji. We are very happy and proud that we will get the opportunity to perform in front of him. It is a matter of pride for us. Most importantly, we will get to meet the Prime Minister. Another attendee described the occasion as the iggest day for her and said she had brought her children to the event. It is the biggest day for me. We have got the chance to meet PM Modi, and I have come here with my children. I have never seen him at close quarters. I have seen him on television, delivering speeches and doing good work. This is my first time. The development of India is very good because of Modi ji, she said. A teacher attending the programme said her son was scheduled to perform at the event. I am a teacher by profession. Today, my son is performing here. I have taken leave, and it is a matter of pride that my son will perform in front of PM Modi, she said. Another local said: We are grateful that we will get to see PM Modi up close. I am very excited. The Prime Minister will lay foundation stones, inaugurate, and dedicate to the nation various development projects worth more than Rs 35,000 crore in Vadodara. He will also address the gathering. The projects include three key sections of the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor, covering 326 route kilometres and developed at a cost of more than Rs 20,700 crore. These include the New Sanand (N)-New Makarpura, New Umbergaon-New Saphale and New Saphale-New JNPT sections. At around 5.45 p.m., PM Modi will inaugurate the Global Fintech Fest (GFF) 2026 in Mumbai and address the gathering.
Shubman Gill vs Hardik Pandya: Ashish Nehra reveals captaincy difference
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Prime Minister Modi to Launch Major Development Projects in Gujarat and Maharashtra
Prime Minister Modi will inaugurate significant development projects in Gujarat and Maharashtra, including railway and highway initiatives. Prime Minister Modi to Launch Major Development Projects in Gujarat and Maharashtra
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Delhi-NCR to see partly cloudy skies, light rain; humidity to remain high
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 8 (IANS) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast generally cloudy weather with light rain or drizzle in Delhi on Tuesday. The national capital is likely to witness partly cloudy skies on September 9 and 10, while another spell of light rain may occur from September 11. Humidity is expected to remain relatively high during the period. The weather department has not issued any warning for Delhi for the coming days. In Noida, partly cloudy conditions are likely to prevail from September 8 to 13. Maximum temperatures are expected to remain between 34 and 35 degrees Celsius, while the minimum temperature is likely to stay around 26 degrees Celsius. Humidity levels could rise as high as 90 per cent. No weather warning has been issued for the city. Gurugram is also likely to experience partly cloudy weather from September 8 to 12, with maximum temperatures ranging from 31 to 33 degrees Celsius. On September 13, the maximum temperature is expected to be around 32 degrees Celsius, with one or two spells of rain or thundershowers possible. Humidity may reach 90 per cent, though no weather warning has been issued. Meanwhile, the southwest monsoon remains active over several parts of the country. The IMD has forecast heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and other regions on Tuesday. The IMD has warned of heavy rain and thunderstorms across 17 states and Union Territories, including Bihar, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Chhattisgarh, Jammu and Kashmir, Uttarakhand, Rajasthan, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Odisha, West Bengal, Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat. Wind speeds could reach 65-70 kmph in some areas. The weather department has forecast heavy rainfall in Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi and western Uttar Pradesh until September 13. Uttar Pradesh may receive rain between September 9 and 13, while Rajasthan could witness rainfall on September 12 and 13. Uttarakhand is likely to continue experiencing monsoon activity, while Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh may receive rain during September 8-13.
PM Modi to inaugurate several development projects in Gujarat, Maharashtra today
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 8 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Gujarat and Maharashtra on Tuesday and launch various development projects in both the states. At around noon, the Prime Minister will lay the foundation stones, inaugurate and dedicate to the nation various development projects worth more than Rs 35,000 crore in Vadodara. He will also address the gathering on the occasion. At around 5:45 p.m., the Prime Minister will inaugurate Global Fintech Fest (GFF) 2026 in Mumbai and address the gathering as well. In Vadodara, the Prime Minister will dedicate to the nation three important sections of the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor (WDFC), covering 326 route kilometres and developed at a cost of more than Rs 20,700 crore. These include the New Sanand (N)- New Makarpura, New Umbergaon-New Saphale and New Saphale- New JNPT sections. The officials said that the direct connectivity of Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) will facilitate faster movement of EXIM cargo, strengthen connectivity between industrial centres and ports, reduce logistics costs and help decongest Mumbai's railway network. With the commissioning of these sections, the Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC) network will stand fully operational across its entire length. The dedicated freight infrastructure will further strengthen the country's logistics ecosystem by improving multimodal connectivity, reducing transit time and facilitating seamless movement of cargo across different regions, the officials said. The Prime Minister will also flag off freight train services from New Sanand (North), New Makarpura, New Umbergaon and New JNPT, Mumbai. In addition, he will flag off a new passenger train service between Tanda Road and Vadodara (Pratapnagar). PM Modi will dedicate to the nation the JobatTanda Road new rail line, developed as part of the Chhota UdepurDhar project. The new rail line will connect remote and tribal areas of Alirajpur with the national rail network. He will also lay the foundation stone for three railway projects spanning 329 kilometres and costing more than Rs 9,700 crore. These include the Vadodara-Ratlam third and fourth lines, Miyagam Karjan-ChorandaMalsar gauge conversion and the Vishwamitri-Dabhoi doubling project. The projects will enhance passenger and freight capacity, ease congestion and strengthen connectivity between Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh, officials said. The Prime Minister will lay the foundation stone for three National Highway projects costing around Rs 1,780 crore. These include six-laning of the Kamrej-Chalthan section of NH-48; construction of additional structures, including major bridges over the Tapi and Narmada, on the Vadodara-Surat section of NH-48; and grade-separated structures at Abhava, Mindhola and Khajod junctions on NH-53. He will also lay the foundation stone for and inaugurate various Government of Gujarat projects worth around Rs 2,600 crore. Major projects for which the foundation stone will be laid include Vadodara Urban Development Authority Ring Road Phase II and a 110 MW floating solar project at Kadana Dam, construction of the new office of Vadodara Municipal Corporation, among others. Projects to be inaugurated include housing projects under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) and a water-supply project for 11 villages in eastern Vadodara, among others. In Mumbai, the Prime Minister will inaugurate Global Fintech Fest (GFF) 2026, one of the world's largest and most influential annual fintech conferences. The seventh edition of the Global Fintech Fest is being held from Tuesday (September 8) to Friday (September 11). Since 2020, GFF has emerged as an international thought leadership platform bringing together policymakers, regulators, central banks, financial institutions, fintechs, technology companies, investors, academia and other global stakeholders to deliberate on shaping the future of finance. The theme of GFF 2026 is 'Potential to Impact: Agentic AI, Tokenisation, Quantum - Trusted, Connected, Global Systems for Inclusive Finance'. Officials said that the GFF 2026 has been designed as a convergence point for policy, regulation, technology, capital and industry on a common platform. It seeks to build on India's leadership in digital payments and financial inclusion and move from potential to impact. The discussions will focus on how Agentic AI, programmable finance, quantum technologies and other critical and emerging technologies can create trusted, inclusive and measurable outcomes for citizens, enterprises and economies globally, officials said.
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He Killed His Girlfriend, Days Later Gujarat Police Beat Him At Same Spot
Two days after a girl was beaten to death at the ST bus stand in Bhavnagar city, police recreated the crime scene with the accused. The accused, identified as Faisal alias Khatki Lakhani, allegedly brutally assaulted and killed his girlfriend, Kajal Baraiya. After recreating the incident, Neelambaug Police publicly beat the accused at the same spot where he allegedly committed the murder. Neelambaug Police Station PI D.P. Undad was seen publicly beating the accused. The man allegedly beat Kajal Baraiya for seven minutes at the ST bus stand. CCTV footage of the incident has also emerged.
Digital Desk | Panaji, Sep 7 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Monday highlighted the states experience with household biogas plants under the 'GOBARdhan' scheme at the 28th meeting of the Western Zonal Council in Goa, presenting it as a best practice in converting rural waste into clean energy and supporting organic farming. The meeting, chaired by Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah in Panaji, was attended by the chief ministers of Gujarat, Maharashtra and Goa, along with the Administrator of the Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu. The Western Zonal Council comprises Gujarat, Maharashtra and Goa and the Union Territory. Patel said Prime Minister Narendra Modi had adopted cooperative federalism as the guiding principle for the countrys development and described the Zonal Council as an important platform for states to work together on issues of common interest. With the continuous guidance of Union Home Minister Amit Shah, the Western Zonal Council has strengthened the tradition of mutual cooperation, coordination and dialogue, Patel said, adding that the council was emerging as a result-oriented platform rather than merely an advisory body. He said the meetings allowed participating states to share their strengths, resources, experiences and best practices to work towards common national objectives. According to Patel, this approach was providing renewed strength to the states to contribute towards PM Modis vision of Viksit Bharat 2047. The Chief Minister presented several initiatives undertaken by Gujarat, including the prompt availability of Emergency Response Support System (ERSS) 112 services, fast-track courts for speedy disposal of serious crimes such as sexual offences, arrangements for maternal and infant nutrition, and the expansion of the cooperative sector in rural areas. The GOBARdhan scheme was presented as Gujarats best practice during the meeting. Patel said the Central Government scheme seeks to convert waste into wealth while promoting better waste management, clean-energy kitchens, reduction in pollution, livelihood opportunities for women and the expansion of ODF Plus. Under the household biogas plant model in Gujarat, 14,745 rural families have been covered, according to the state government. The plants have resulted in annual savings of Rs 36.86 crore in fuel expenditure, while more than 12,800 metric tonnes of carbon emissions are being reduced annually. The scheme has also generated 3.81 crore litres of bio-slurry annually, which the government said was helping promote organic farming and reduce dependence on chemical fertilisers. Patel also said the Central Government, under PM Modis leadership, had approved the Rs 23,700-crore GOBARdhan scheme to promote Compressed Biogas (CBG) production across the country. Gujarat, he said, was committed to advancing the objective of turning waste into wealth through the GOBARdhan scheme at household, industrial and community levels under the CBG Mission. The meeting was held as the Centre continues to position the Zonal Councils as forums for structured dialogue between states and between states and the Centre. The Union Home Ministry has said the councils are intended to facilitate cooperation and help resolve issues involving two or more states or the Centre and states. Minister Rushikesh Patel; Gujarat Chief Secretary M. K. Das; Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister, Sanjeev Kumar; and other officials accompanied the Chief Minister at the meeting. The 28th Western Zonal Council meeting was chaired by HM Shah as part of the council's regular institutional mechanism for cooperation among the western states and the Union Territory.
Ahead of PM Modi's Vadodara visit, 'Namo for Viksit Bharat' padayatra draws citizens
Digital Desk | Vadodara, Sep 7 (IANS) A day ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Gujarat's Vadodara, the city witnessed a 'Namo for Viksit Bharat @ Vadodara' padayatra on Monday evening, with citizens, civic officials, youth and National Cadet Corps (NCC) cadets taking part in a programme organised to mark his visit. The padayatra, led by Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi, began at the Faculty of Technology in Dandia Bazaar and passed through Kirti Stambh before concluding at Sursagar Lake, where a cultural programme was held. The event comes ahead of PM Modi's scheduled visit to Vadodara on Tuesday, when he is set to inaugurate and lay the foundation stones for development projects worth more than Rs 35,000 crore. The Prime Minister's programme has also seen a digital registration system introduced for public participation, with all available seats booked within an hour and more than 42,000 people subsequently placed on a waiting list. Speaking during the padayatra, Deputy CM Sanghavi said the response from Vadodara residents had been strong, noting that demand for participation was three times the available capacity. For the first time, online ticketing was introduced, and all seats were booked within an hour. To accommodate the large number of people, the administration has also set up special 'Fan Zones' so that everyone can watch the programme comfortably, he added. The Deputy Chief Minister thanked residents for their participation and said their support had helped take forward the resolve associated with the 'Viksit Bharat' campaign. The padayatra was attended by Legislative Assembly Chief Whip Balakrishna Shukla; Minister of State Manisha Vakil; Vadodara MP Hemang Joshi; Vadodara Municipal Corporation Commissioner Arun Mahesh Babu and senior officials, besides youth, NCC cadets and other prominent citizens. The evening programme at Sursagar Lake followed a cycle rally organised on Sunday as part of the events ahead of the Prime Minister's visit. Singer Kailash Kher performed at the cultural programme. During the gathering, 'Swachhata Doots' who have made notable contributions to cleanliness efforts in Vadodara were also felicitated. PM Modi's Vadodara programme on Tuesday is centred on major rail, road and infrastructure projects. He is scheduled to dedicate three sections of the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor spanning 326 km and valued at more than Rs 20,700 crore. He will also inaugurate or lay the foundation stones for railway and highway projects, along with state government projects estimated at around Rs 2,600 crore. The public programme, titled 'NaMo for Viksit Bharat', is scheduled to be held at the Maharaja Sayajirao University Pavilion in Vadodara on September 8.
Why Shubman Gill's Captaincy is Still a Work in Progress
Gujarat Titans head coach Ashish Nehra has offered insights into Shubman Gill's captaincy style, comparing him to Hardik Pandya and noting Gill's reserved yet keen approach to leadership. Nehra also discussed the uncertain future of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli for the 2027 ODI World Cup, stating it's too early to predict. He also touched upon his own coaching ambitions and reflected on past World Cup losses.
'North pole and south pole': Ashish Nehra compares Shubman Gill and Hardik Pandya
Shubman Gill took over as Gujarat Titans captain after Hardik Pandya left the franchise. He led the team to the IPL final in 2026, after Pandya and Nehra had guided GT to the title in their first season in 2022 and another final in 2023. Nehra said Gill and Pandya are very different personalities and leaders, but both have the ability to keep learning.
PM Modi's Gujarat visit to mark major push for rail, roads and urban infra
Digital Desk | Vadodara, Sep 7 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday that his visit to Gujarat and Maharashtra on September 8 would include the launch of development projects worth more than Rs 35,000 crore, with the completion of key sections of the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor (WDFC) set to strengthen freight movement and the logistics network. Will be attending programmes in Vadodara, Navsari and Mumbai tomorrow, September 8, the Prime Minister said in a post on social media platform X, listing the inauguration and foundation stone-laying of major projects, the dedication of three sections of the WDFC and his participation in the Global Fintech Festival 2026 in Mumbai. In Vadodara, PM Modi will inaugurate, dedicate to the nation or lay the foundation stones for projects worth more than Rs 35,200 crore, comprising over Rs 32,606 crore of Central government works and more than Rs 2,597 crore of state government projects. The programme is scheduled at the University Ground at around noon. The biggest component of the visit will be the dedication of three WDFC sections covering 326 route kilometres and developed at a cost of Rs 20,703 crore. These are the New Sanand (N)-New Makarpura section of 138 km, New Umargam-New Safale section of 86 km and New Safale-New Jawaharlal Nehru Port (JNPT) section of 102 km. Their commissioning will complete the WDFC, allowing direct freight connectivity to Jawaharlal Nehru Port and facilitating faster movement of export-import cargo, while improving links between industrial centres and ports and helping reduce logistics costs. PM Modi said the WDFC sections would provide a big boost to the logistics sector. Freight train services will also be flagged off from New Sanand (North), New Makarpura, New Umargam and New JNPT in Mumbai. A new train service between Vadodara and Tanda Road will also be flagged off, benefiting passengers in Vadodara, Chhota Udepur and Alirajpur districts. Among the other railway projects are the Jobat-Tanda Road new rail line, developed as part of the Chhota Udepur-Dhar project, and foundation stones for the 259-km third and fourth railway lines between Vadodara and Ratlam, estimated at Rs 8,885 crore. Gauge conversion and doubling works on other routes will also be taken up. The wider railway package is valued at more than Rs 30,766 crore. Road infrastructure projects worth more than Rs 1,840 crore will also be inaugurated or launched through the National Highways Authority of India. These include major bridges over the Tapi and Narmada on the Vadodara-Surat section of NH-48, the six-laning of the Kamrej-Chalthan section and grade-separated structures at Abhva, Mindhola and Khajod junctions on NH-53. A six-lane flyover at Kandari Chowkdi and Luvara Patiya on NH-48 will also be inaugurated. The state government projects, valued at more than Rs 2,597 crore, cover urban development, energy, water supply, roads, housing, transport and other sectors. Under the Urban Development Department, eight projects worth Rs 916.38 crore include the second phase of the Vadodara Ring Road, for which the foundation stone will be laid, and a new office building for the Vadodara Municipal Corporation. Water infrastructure for 11 villages in eastern Vadodara under the Vadodara Urban Development Authority, costing Rs 203.77 crore, will be inaugurated. The works include filter plants, water tanks, pipelines, distribution systems, underground sumps and pumping stations. Other projects include facilities in the Bhayli TP-3 and TP-4 areas, 150 MLD-capacity pontoons at Ajwa Sarovar and stormwater drainage works at various junctions in Vadodara. In the energy sector, the foundation stone will be laid for a 110 MW floating solar project at Kadana Dam in Mahisagar district at a cost of Rs 489.20 crore. Transmission system projects worth Rs 94.58 crore in Vadodara and Surat will also be inaugurated. Under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin, 13,888 houses constructed across Gujarat at a cost of Rs 236.10 crore will be inaugurated. Foundation stones will also be laid for major bridges over the Mahisagar and Vatrak rivers, a high-level bridge on the Nadiad-Dakor-Pali road and a new bus station at Anand. After Vadodara, PM Modi will travel to Navsari, where facilities developed at the Eru Police Headquarters will be inaugurated. Two works under Industries and Mines DepartmentGujarat Industrial Development Corporation (GIDC), including renovation of the Jhagadia-Kantiyajal pipeline and road widening and resurfacing works in Savli GIDC, are also on the programme. Three Regional Water Supply Scheme packages in Songadh in Tapi district, worth Rs 214.52 crore, will be inaugurated. The Prime Minister will then travel to Mumbai to inaugurate the Global Fintech Festival 2026 at around 5:45 p.m. The festival's theme is Potential to Impact: Agentic AI, Tokenisation, Quantum - Trusted, Connected, Global Systems for Inclusive Finance.
National Film Awards NOT to be held in Delhi for the first time in 72 years
National Film Awards shift from Delhi to Gujarat for the first time in 72 years. The 72nd edition will be held in Ekta Nagar, Gujarat, with President Droupadi Murmu presenting the honours.
AI grain analysers introduced to ease paddy procurement in Gujarat
Digital Desk | Gandhinagar, Sep 7 (IANS) Gujarat has used artificial intelligence to assess paddy quality at 10 procurement centres across four districts in a pilot aimed at making purchases under the Minimum Support Price (MSP) scheme more transparent and consistent. The Gujarat State Civil Supplies Corporation deployed AI-based grain analysers during the Kharif Marketing Season (KMS) 2025-26 at centres in Ahmedabad, Mahisagar, Anand and Panchmahal districts. The pilot recorded 13,334 registrations, with 6,191 paddy samples subsequently assessed using the AI systems. Of the samples analysed, 3,379, or 54.6 per cent, were classified as Grade-A, while 2,812, or 45.4 per cent, were classified as Common. A total of 341 samples were rejected. Dholka recorded the highest rejection rate at 24 per cent, whereas no samples were rejected at Viramgam. The 10 centres were Lunawada and Santrampur in Mahisagar; Khambhat and Borsad in Anand; Dholka, Bavla, Viramgam and Sanand in Ahmedabad; and Godhra and Shehera in Panchmahal. Registrations were highest at Khambhat, with 2,663, followed by Lunawada with 2,278. The AI grain analysers assess samples for foreign matter, damaged or discoloured grains, immature or shrunken grains, admixture and moisture content. The system requires uninterrupted electricity and one operator at each procurement centre. The Corporation said its existing third-party grading arrangement requires two people to collect samples and undertake grading using scientific equipment, including in situations where electricity is unavailable. The state currently procures wheat, paddy, maize, jowar, bajra and ragi under the MSP system through survey and grading agencies. Wheat and rice are procured according to Food Corporation of India standards, while grains procured under MSP follow Uniform Specifications prescribed by the Central Government. The Gujarat State Civil Supplies Corporation is the states nodal agency for procurement of notified commodities at MSP from farmers when market prices fall below the support level. The Corporation said its quality-control framework extends beyond procurement. It procures and distributes wheat, rice, paddy, bajra, jowar, ragi, tur dal, gram, groundnut oil, double-fortified salt and M-30 white sugar. For tur dal, gram, edible oil, sugar and double-fortified salt, it has prescribed quality standards that it says are stricter than Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) requirements. For tur dal and gram, trucks are sealed with single-use wire seals before being sent to warehouses. Samples collected by warehouse managers are then subjected to 100 per cent cross-verification at the Food Research Laboratory through the Quality Control branch of the Corporations head office. The analysis is carried out using IS:4333 (Part I and II):2018 and IS:2813:2015 methods. The Corporation said the combination of AI-based assessment, prescribed procurement standards and complete sample cross-verification is intended to ensure that clean and unadulterated foodgrains reach beneficiaries through government schemes, while improving transparency in the public distribution system.
Gujarat Unveils Second Assistive Technology Mart to Support Disabled and Elderly
The newly launched Assistive Technology Mart in Nadiad aims to provide essential aids for the disabled and elderly in Gujarat. Gujarat Unveils Second Assistive Technology Mart to Support Disabled and Elderly
PM Modis transformative work behind rapidly moving economy: HM Amit Shah
Digital Desk | Panaji, Sep 7 (IANS) Highlighting the growth rate of 7.8 per cent achieved in the first quarter, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Monday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has worked continuously since 2014 to transform the country into a rapidly moving economy. Chairing the 28th meeting of the Western Zonal Council in Panaji, HM Shah said that the Indian economy recording such a growth rate amid global turbulence is a matter of pride for all of us. The Home Minister said that over the last 12 years, PM Modi has worked to realise the provision of cooperative federalism enshrined in our Constitution. He said that after PM Modi assumed office, there has been a significant increase in the number of meetings of the Zonal Councils. The Home Minister said that during 2004 to 2014, the total number of meetings of the Zonal Councils and their Standing Committees was only 25, whereas since 2014, a total of 71 meetings of the Zonal Councils and their Standing Committees have been held, which is an increase of nearly three times. He said that the nearly three-fold increase in the number of meetings is an excellent example of Prime Minister Modis concept of Team India. A total of 1,893 issues were discussed in these meetings, out of which 1,445 issues have been resolved. Home Minister Shah said that the countrys Western Region is extremely important from several perspectives and that this region is the countrys largest economic, industrial and financial centre. He said that Daman and Diu, Dadra and Nagar Haveli and the three States of the Western Zonal Council have also made a significant contribution towards achieving the growth rate of 7.8 per cent in the first quarter of the financial year. He said that the Western Region is known as the WEST Engine of the countrys economic growth. W stands for wealth and finance, which are generated in this region; E stands for exports and ports; S stands for start-ups and semiconductors; and T stands for tourism and the blue economy, in which the Western Region has the largest share in the country, said HM Shah. He said more than 1 crore tourists visit Goa, of whom 5 lakh are foreign tourists. Tourism contributes 16 per cent of Goas GSDP. Maharashtra ranks first in the country with 33,872 start-ups. Dholera has now become a hub in the semiconductor sector. Gujarats Mundra Port handles the highest volume of cargo, and Deendayal Port (Kutch) is the largest port in terms of cargo volume. Mumbai, the country's financial capital, is also emerging as a major hub for global capital. Other issues discussed at the Western Zonal Council meeting included implementation of Fast Track Special Courts for speedy investigation and early disposal of cases of rape against women and children, and issues related to the Emergency Response Support System (ERSS-112). Home Minister Shah also discussed issues related to food safety standards, Ayushman BharatPradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana, provision of brick-and-mortar banking facilities within the prescribed radius of every village, issues related to railway development projects, issues concerning environmental clearances, and others. In addition, issues of national importance were also discussed, including urban master planning, issues related to electricity supply, strengthening Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACSs), eliminating malnutrition among children through the Poshan Abhiyaan, reducing the school dropout rate among school children, participation of public hospitals in the Ayushman BharatPradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana, and issues related to cybercrime and digital infrastructure, among others.
Gujarat High Court Grants Interim Bail to AAP MLA for Assembly Session
AAP MLA Chaitar Vasava receives seven days of interim bail from Gujarat High Court to attend the assembly session from September 9-11. Gujarat High Court Grants Interim Bail to AAP MLA for Assembly Session
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Gujarat HC grants jailed AAP MLA seven-day temporary bail to attend Assembly session
Ahmedabad, Sep 7 (IANS) The Gujarat High Court on Monday granted seven-day temporary bail to Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Chaitar Vasava to allow him to attend the Monsoon session of the Legislative Assembly, scheduled to be held from September 9 to 11. Vasava, the legislator from Dediapada (ST) constituency, is currently lodged in Vadodara Central Jail after a Rajpipla sessions court in June sentenced him, his wife Shakuntala and seven others to seven years' rigorous imprisonment and imposed a fine of Rs 25,000 each in a 2023 case involving the assault of forest officials and alleged extortion. The temporary bail will run for seven days from the time of Vasava's release. The High Court has imposed conditions, including that he remain within Gandhinagar and not address the public or the media during the bail period. He is expected to return to jail after the temporary bail expires. Gujarat AAP President Isudan Gadhvi said Vasava had been granted temporary bail in view of the Assembly session. My MLA, respected Chaitar Vasava, is in jail while the Assembly session is being held. In view of this, the High Court has granted Chaitarbhai seven days of temporary bail subject to certain conditions, he added. Gadhvi said that Vasava would remain in Gandhinagar and would have to comply with the restrictions, including the prohibition on speaking to the media. The prosecution case relates to an incident on October 30, 2023, when forest officials allegedly removed crops cultivated on government land near Bogaj village in Dediapada. According to the prosecution, the officials were subsequently called to Vasava's residence, where he allegedly threatened them, slapped one official and fired a pistol into the air. His wife was accused of extorting Rs 60,000 from the officials. The charges included rioting, assault on a public servant, extortion and offences under the Arms Act. Vasava's lawyers have disputed the firearm allegation, saying that no weapon or ballistic report was produced in the case. The High Court had on August 24 rejected Vasava's plea for regular bail and suspension of his sentence. While doing so, the court said that, as an elected representative, he should have guided people towards legal remedies and said that releasing a convicted legislator could convey the impression that people in positions of power were above the law. Shakuntala Vasava and four other co-convicts, who were treated as secondary accused, were granted bail in July. Vasava has not been yet formally disqualified as an MLA. The state government told the court that the invitation to Vasava to attend the Assembly session had been issued in accordance with the rules of the Legislature.
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New Delhi, Sep 7 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Monday took a strong exception to the High-Powered Committee (HPC) seeking time till February next year to complete its exercise on the definition and protection of the Aravalli Hills and Ranges, and directed it to submit its final report by November 30. A Bench of Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V. Mohana made it clear that no further extension would be granted to the committee, whose earlier deadline expired on August 31. During the hearing, CJI Surya Kant remarked that the committees request for time till February 28, 2027, effectively sought a date after his retirement. The committee has basically asked for an adjournment till my retirement, CJI Kant observed. The apex court said that if the committee was unable to complete the exercise within the extended timeframe, it could consider reconstituting the panel. The CJI Kant-led Bench directed the committee to complete its work by November 30 and, if necessary, work day and night to meet the deadline. It also stressed that the committee must undertake an effective consultation process before finalising its findings and directed it to hear all relevant stakeholders, including tribal communities in Rajasthan and Gujarat. The Supreme Court further permitted the HPC to place issue-specific interim reports before it wherever necessary, enabling the top court to consider urgent issues concerning the Aravalli Hills without waiting for the completion of the entire exercise. During the hearing, Additional Solicitor General Aishwarya Bhati informed the CJI Kant-led Bench that an interim report had already been prepared. The committee should come with a final report, not merely an interim report, the apex court said. ASG Bhati submitted that the committee needed additional time to hear all stakeholders effectively and place relevant material before it. The Centre's law officer said that the affected parties had received only limited opportunity to present their views and that a proper hearing would be required before the committee finalised its recommendations. However, the Supreme Court declined the request for a six-month extension till February 28, 2027, and granted time only until November 30 for submission of the final report. The matter has been listed for further hearing on December 2. The proceedings stem from a suo motu case concerning the definition of the Aravalli Hills and Ranges. In June, the Supreme Court had constituted a five-member High-Powered Committee headed by the Director General of the Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE) to undertake a comprehensive scientific assessment of issues relating to the definition and demarcation of the ecologically sensitive Aravalli Hills and Ranges. The committee was asked to examine the environmental, geological and ecological implications of the parameters adopted for identifying the Aravalli range and submit its report by August 31. The apex court had directed the HPC to adopt a broad-based consultative approach and invite suggestions from all relevant stakeholders, including governments, environmentalists, conservationists, non-profit organisations, mining lease holders, project proponents, farmers, mine workers and local communities. The Supreme Court had also clarified that the issues identified for consideration were indicative and not exhaustive, allowing the committee to examine any additional factors it considered relevant to the preservation of the Aravalli ecosystem. The constitution of the expert panel followed the apex courts decision in December last year to keep in abeyance its earlier directions prescribing a revised definition of the Aravalli Hills. The CJI Kant-led Bench had then expressed concern that the revised definition, under which only landforms having an elevation of 100 metres or more were classified as Aravalli hills, could potentially leave large ecologically connected areas outside the protective framework. In January this year, the Supreme Court extended the stay on its earlier verdict and directed maintenance of status quo, while proposing a specialised expert committee to examine all aspects concerning the Aravalli range.
National Awards to be held in Gujarat instead of Delhi
In a historic move, the 72nd National Film Awards will reportedly be held in Ekta Nagar, Gujarat, this year. This marks the first time that the prestigious awards ceremony will not take place in New Delhi.
PM Modi Mumbai, Gujarat visit on September 8; check full itinerary
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J&K Police bust inter-state narcotics smuggling network in Kathua, four arrested
Jammu, Sep 7: Police on Monday busted an inter-state narcotics smuggling network with the arrest of four persons and recovery of over 2.6 kg of opium in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district, officials said. Acting on credible intelligence about the movement of narcotics, a police team from Lakhanpur police station laid a check point on the bypass road near Shamshaan ghat and intercepted a truck, they said. A search of the vehicle led to the recovery of 1.026 kg of opium and the arrest of driver Gurvinder Singh, a resident of Tarn Taran district in Punjab, and his associate Sukhdev Singh, also from Tarn Taran, officials said. During interrogation, Sukhdev disclosed that the consignment had originated in Gujarat and was handed over to him in Rajasthan by an unidentified handler for delivery to a receiver in Punjab, they said. Acting on the disclosure, a police team raided a location in Nakki village in Pathankot, where the intended receiver, Rakesh Kumar, was traced. Police found that the illicit package had been concealed at the residence of Rakesh's neighbour, Ajay Kumar, officials said. A subsequent search of the premises led to the recovery of the remaining contraband, taking the total seizure to 2.672 kg of opium. Rakesh Kumar and Ajay Kumar were also arrested, they said. A case of the NDPS Act has been registered at Lakhanpur police station and further investigation is underway to establish the forward and backward linkages of the inter-state drug network, officials said. The operation was conducted under the overall supervision of Kathua SSP Mohita Sharma, with the police team led by the SHO Lakhanpur and supervised by senior officers, they added.
National Film Awards to move out of Delhi for first time, Gujarat to host ceremony
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PM Modi's Vadodara event draws huge public response, 42,000 on waiting list
Vadodara, Sep 7 (IANS) More than 42,000 people have been placed on a waiting list for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's public programme in Vadodara after all available seats were booked within an hour of free registration opening on BookMyShow, highlighting strong public interest ahead of the event scheduled for Tuesday. The registration drive, being conducted by the Vadodara Municipal Corporation (VMC), marks the first time a private digital platform has been used to manage public participation in a Prime Minister's programme. Registration was subsequently closed after available seats were exhausted, while the waiting list continued to grow. The event will operate on a fully digital entry and venue-management system. Registered participants will receive an M-Ticket through their BookMyShow accounts, featuring a secure live QR code for entry verification. The entire process, from registration and verification to venue access and seat allocation, is being managed digitally to facilitate faster verification and smoother crowd movement. PM Modi is scheduled to visit Gujarat and Maharashtra on September 8. In Vadodara, he will lay foundation stones, inaugurate and dedicate development projects worth over Rs 35,000 crore and address a public gathering. A key highlight of the programme will be the dedication of three sections of the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor (WDFC), spanning 326 route km and built at a cost exceeding Rs 20,700 crore. With these sections becoming operational, the WDFC network will be fully commissioned along its entire length, improving freight connectivity, reducing logistics costs and easing pressure on Mumbai's rail network. PM Modi will also flag off freight train services from New Sanand (North), New Makarpura, New Umbergaon and New JNPT in Mumbai, besides inaugurating a new train service between Vadodara and Tanda Road. The programme will further include railway, highway and state government projects worth thousands of crores. After the Vadodara event, the Prime Minister will travel to Mumbai to inaugurate the Global Fintech Fest 2026.
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Former Supreme Court Justice Krishna Murari appointed to Vantara Governing Council
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World Cricket League: Monty Desai is set to mark his return to the Indian domestic cricket circuit, as the 52-year-old is expected to be named Gujarat head coach. The transition follows Desai's recent departure as Canada's men's head coach, bringing an end to his second stint with the side after just over three months in charge. He had previously coached Canada in 2019 during their World Cricket League 2 campaign in Namibia. He is in the pipeline definitely. But we are going to decide within one week. Our trial and practice matches are going on, so we will decide after that and we will announce that officially, Gujarat Cricket Association (GCA) Secretary Anil Patel told IANS on Monday when asked about Monty Desai's appointment as future Gujarat senior men's head coach. Right now, our trial and practice games are on to make teams for the upcoming season - featuring all U19, U23, and senior teams players. He has gone there in the KSCA-Dr. (Capt.) K. Thimmappaiah Memorial Tournament to watch and observe all players featuring in the ongoing matches, he added. If confirmed, Desai will succeed former India off-spinner Ramesh Powar, who served as Gujarats head coach from June 2023. Powar previously had two tenures as the head coach of the India women's cricket team (2018 and May 2021 to December 2022). Right now, our trial and practice games are on to make teams for the upcoming season - featuring all U19, U23, and senior teams players. He has gone there in the KSCA-Dr. (Capt.) K. Thimmappaiah Memorial Tournament to watch and observe all players featuring in the ongoing matches, he added. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories He also served as Andhra's head coach during the 201819 domestic season and spent three years as the batting coach for the West Indies men's team (20192022). His impactful two-year tenure with Nepal saw the national side regain ODI status and qualify for both the 2023 Men's Asia Cup and the 2024 Men's T20 World Cup. Article Source: IANS
Gujarat uses AI-based grain analyser to grade paddy at MSP procurement centres
The pilot, implemented during the Kharif Marketing Season (KMS) 2025-26, analysed 6,191 paddy samples; a total of 341 samples were rejected
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BJP prepares month-long 'Seva Sankalp Abhiyan' in Gujarat to mark PM Modi's 25-year public life
Vadodara, Sep 6 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Gujarat has begun preparations for a month-long 'Seva Sankalp Abhiyan' to mark Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 25 years in public life, with State party President Jagdish Vishwakarma holding organisational workshops in Ahmedabad and Vadodara on Sunday. The campaign, scheduled from September 17 to October 17, will be observed nationwide. The BJP has said the month-long programme is being organised to mark the 25th anniversary of PM Modi becoming Gujarat Chief Minister in October 2001 and his subsequent tenure as the country's Prime Minister. Addressing the BJP workshop at Dinesh Hall on Ashram Road in Ahmedabad, Vishwakarma described PM Modi's journey from a poor family to Gujarat Chief Minister and Prime Minister as extremely inspiring. He said that PM Modi's 25 years in public life had seen Gujarat and the country witness historic and unprecedented work across sectors and new dimensions of development. The decisions he (PM Modi) has taken for the overall development of Gujarat and the country, public welfare, nation-building and the security of the country are a symbol of his continuous service, dedication and commitment to the nation, Vishwakarma added. He instructed party office-bearers, leaders, elected members and workers on organising programmes under the campaign and urged party workers to ensure that information about government initiatives and development works reaches people at the grassroots. A similar workshop was held at the BJP office, Namo Kamalam, under Vishwakarma's chairmanship in Vadodara. He said that PM Modi's 25-year public life represented service, resolve and dedication to the nation and credited his decisive leadership and public welfare policies with giving a new direction to Gujarat and the country. The 'Seva Sankalp Abhiyan' is not merely a series of programmes, but a campaign to take Prime Minister Narendra Modi's life of service and resolve for nation-building to every person, Vishwakarma added. The Vadodara workshop was attended by state Minister Manisha Vakil, state general secretary Hitendrasinh Chauhan, BJP Yuva Morcha national president Hemang Joshi, state vice-president Rasik Prajapati, city BJP president Jayprakash Soni, Mayor Gita Makwana, MLAs, Corporators and other party functionaries. The workshops come ahead of PM Modi's scheduled Vadodara visit on September 8. Vishwakarma also visited the programme venue on Sunday to inspect preparations and arrangements. The BJP's nationwide campaign is expected to include a range of public outreach and service-oriented programmes during the month.
Groundwork begins for Gujarat biz summit with focus on future industries
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When a failing heart left no option but transplant, help came for Gujarat minister
Surat, Sep 6 (IANS) A 37-year-old Surat resident has received a new lease of life after undergoing a free heart transplant at Ahmedabads U.N. Mehta Heart Hospital, following efforts by state Health Minister Praful Pansheriya and the hospitals transplant team. Kishan Pethani, originally from Amreli and now living in Surat, had been suffering from a serious heart condition for nearly two years. His condition deteriorated despite treatment in Mumbai, Ahmedabad and Surat, including the insertion of two stents at a private hospital in Surat. Doctors eventually advised that a heart transplant was his only option. According to Kishan, his financial condition made the prospect of a transplant particularly difficult. He approached Pansheriya, explaining his medical condition and financial circumstances, following which the minister recommended his case to U.N. Mehta Hospital. My heart was damaged over time, and there was no option other than a heart transplant. When I brought my illness and weak financial condition to the attention of Minister Praful Pansheriya, he recommended me to U.N. Mehta Hospital. Through his efforts, my heart transplant was successfully performed on June 27, and today I am completely healthy, he said. The transplant was carried out, under the supervision of Dr Vishal Sharma, by Dr Chirag Doshi and Dr Pratik Manek. Kishan said the treatment had given him what he described as a ew life. He also recalled an emotional moment during his recovery. His birthday fell on July 3, shortly after the transplant, and doctors and nursing staff at U.N. Mehta Hospital joined him in cutting a cake to mark the occasion. It became a memorable moment for me and a lifelong cherished memory, he said. After recovering, Kishan met Pansheriya personally to express his gratitude. Speaking about organ donation, Pansheriya said organs donated by a single brain-dead person could potentially save the lives of seven to eight people. He added that donated tissues, including skin, eye corneas, bones and heart valves, could benefit around another 50 to 75 needy people. Government institutions including Ahmedabad Civil Hospital, the Kidney Hospital and Surat Civil Hospital had carried out significant work in organ donation and transplantation, with support from doctors and NGOs working to raise awareness about the process, Pansheriya noted. He also praised families who agree to donate the organs of deceased relatives despite the grief of losing a loved one. Such decisions, he said, represented a humanitarian act that could give others a chance at life. Such collective efforts towards organ donation have given a new lease of life to several needy patients, Pansheriya said, adding that Kishan had now regained the ability to walk and run as before. The minister appealed to citizens to come forward and participate in organ donation, particularly in brain-dead cases, so that donated organs and tissues could help more patients awaiting transplants. Gujarat has continued to focus on organ donation and transplantation as part of its public healthcare system, with government hospitals and transplant centres playing a key role in facilitating treatment for patients who otherwise may not be able to afford such procedures. Recent discussions on Gujarats healthcare system have also highlighted the state's efforts to expand access to transplantation and improve coordination in organ donation.
Japanese envoy takes dip in Ganga in Rishikesh, calls it 'unforgettable moment'
Rishikesh, Sep 6 (IANS) Japanese Ambassador to India, Ono Keiichi, took a dip in the river Ganga in Uttarakhand's Rishikesh and described it as a ruly unforgettable moment. Sharing the experience of taking a dip in the Ganga on social media platform X, Keiichi said that he felt a profound spiritual connection, along with awe, humility, and gratitude. He also lit an earthen lamp (diya) at the banks of the river Ganga. While sharing pictures and a video of himself immersed in the sacred water, the Japanese envoy said, Finally, a full dip in the Ganges in Rishikeshthree times! Over the Janmashtami weekend, surrounded by people carrying on centuries-old faith and traditions, I felt a profound spiritual connection, along with awe, humility, and gratitude. A truly unforgettable moment. Ono Keiichi has been regularly sharing his experience of exploring India and relishing its rich cuisine on his social media account. On August 18, he enjoyed masala dosa and filter coffee at Tamil Nadu House in New Delhi. Sharing his experience on X, the Japanese envoy said, Enjoyed a delicious masala dosa and filter coffee at Tamil Nadu House. A wonderful taste of South India! On August 8, Ono Keiichi, along with his staff, enjoyed dhokla and chaas at Gujarat Bhawan in New Delhi. On May 22, the Japanese envoy joined the India-Japan Cultural Exchange on Tea at UN House to mark International Tea Day. In a post on X, he said, Wonderful to join the India-Japan Cultural Exchange on Tea at UN House, New Delhi, celebrating International Tea Day. Masala chai and matcha differ in taste and cultural spirit, but both reflect respect, hospitality, and harmony values shared by India and Japan. On May 12, Keiichi enjoyed a meal at Andhra Pradesh Bhavan and shared his experience on X. Delighted to return to my favourite Andhra Pradesh Bhawan! Brought Special Advisor to the Japan Prime Minister Uno Yoshimasa to enjoy an authentic thali with the team. Always grateful for the warm hospitality, and had fun trying the recommended Double Ka Meetha at the end sweet and delicious, he wrote on X.
Gujarat police thrash live-in partner murder accused, cite reputation damage
Police say action was meant to send a strong message after the killing drew criticism and raised concerns over public faith in law and order
Gujarat: Ahmedabad Railway Division sets new single-day freight loading record with 85 rakes
Ahmedabad, Sep 6 (IANS) The Ahmedabad Division of Western Railway has set a new all-time record for single-day freight loading, moving 85 rakes comprising 3,580 wagons on September 5. The performance surpassed the divisions previous best of 80 rakes, or 3,525 wagons, recorded in a single day. The latest figure represents the highest single-day loading achieved in the operational history of the Ahmedabad Division. The record was accompanied by peak loading figures across several freight categories. A total of 42 container rakes were loaded during the day, including 21 double-stack container rakes. The division also loaded six automobile rakes, eight salt rakes and 17 fertiliser rakes. Divisional Railway Manager (Ahmedabad) Ved Prakash said: The achievement reflected coordinated efforts by the divisions teams, improved operational planning and effective utilisation of available freight capacity. The latest record comes after a strong performance by the division in August. During the month, the Ahmedabad Division loaded 4.4651 million tonnes of freight and generated Rs 631.31 crore in freight revenue. Operationally, an average of 218.84 trains were interchanged each day during August, an increase of 2.5 per cent over the previous year. At Dedicated Freight Corridor points, the average interchange rose by 11.8 per cent to 100.81 trains per day. The division also operated 365 long-haul trains during the month. Prakash congratulated the Ahmedabad Division team, including personnel from the Operations and Commercial departments and officers and employees of DFCCIL (Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited), for the record performance. The division said the higher loading figures would support the movement of essential commodities and other freight while contributing to railway freight revenue. The Ahmedabad Division is an important part of Western Railway and currently operates around 142 stations.
Police Crack Down on Illegal Gambling in Gujarat, 42 Arrested
Gujarat police arrested 42 individuals in a raid on an illegal gambling den, seizing assets worth over 16 lakh rupees. Police Crack Down on Illegal Gambling in Gujarat, 42 Arrested
Gujarat: 42 held in gambling raid, property worth Rs 16 lakh seized
Junagadh, Sep 6 (IANS) Forty-two people were arrested after the Gujarat Police's State Monitoring Cell (SMC) raided an alleged card gambling operation at Suthar Samaj Wadi near Chorwad Girls School in Chorwad of Junagadh district, seizing cash and other property collectively valued at Rs 16.02 lakh, police said on Sunday. The raid was conducted by a team led by Police Sub-Inspector K.D. Ravia following directions from Director General of Police (DGP) G.S. Malik to take legal action against illegal liquor and gambling activities in the state. According to the State Monitoring Cell, the operation resulted in the seizure of Rs 3,72,200 in cash, one four-wheeler, 11 two-wheelers, 42 mobile phones and gambling-related materials. The total value of the seized property was assessed at Rs 16,02,900. A case was registered at Chorwad Police Station on September 5 under Sections 4 and 5 of the Gambling Act. Police said 44 people were named in the case, including 42 arrested accused and two wanted accused. Among those arrested were Manish Parmar and Haresh Chudasama, both identified by police as alleged organisers of the gambling activity. The arrested persons included residents of Chorwad and other parts of Junagadh district, as well as individuals from Gir Somnath, Morbi, Kutch and Rajkot. The two wanted accused have been identified as Viren Sevra, a resident of Ramvav Chowk in Chorwad and Lala of Chorwad. Police identified Lala as the person who allegedly rented out Sutharwadi for gambling. Further investigation into the case is being conducted by the police. The latest raid is part of a continuing enforcement drive by the SMC against illegal gambling and liquor networks. In August, the SMC arrested 16 people and seized cash, vehicles and mobile phones collectively valued at about Rs 39 lakh in a gambling raid in Mehsana. In another gambling operation in Gandhinagar in December last year, the SMC seized cash, 10 mobile phones and five vehicles worth a total of Rs 26.16 lakh and detained 11 people, while six others were declared wanted. The SMC has also carried out major prohibition-related seizures, including an operation in Navsari in which 14,016 bottles of Indian-made foreign liquor valued at Rs 37.62 lakh were seized in January, along with a vehicle and other items, taking the total value of the seizure to Rs 62.69 lakh.
Gujarat Police Uncover Daylight Burglary Gang, Arrest Two Suspects
Gujarat police have arrested two habitual offenders linked to a series of daylight burglaries in Vapi, recovering stolen cash and jewelry. Gujarat Police Uncover Daylight Burglary Gang, Arrest Two Suspects
Enjoy The New Gujarati Music Video For 'Prem Na Geeto' By Kaushik Bharwad
Enjoy the latest Gujarati song 'Prem Na Geeto' sung by Kaushik Bharwad. The music for this captivating track has been composed by Dj Kwid and Gaurav Dhola, with lyrics penned by Anil Meer and Rahul Dafda. The music video features Kaushik Bharwad and Prachi Modh and has been directed by Aakash Shah. Don't miss the opportunity to watch the latest Gujarati video song 'Prem Na Geeto' and immerse yourself in its romantic vibe. For more Gujarati songs, be sure to visit the music videos section of Gujarati ETimes. Experience the musical prowess of Kaushik Bharwad, new Gujarati songs of 2026, Gujarati love songs, Gujarati music videos and Aakash Shah music videos.
Gujarat Police flog accused after viral fatal assault video
Ahmedabad: A Muslim man accused of fatally assaulting his live-in partner was flogged in public by police personnel in Gujarat at the same spot while reconstructing the crime scene on Saturday, September 5. A police inspector defended the action, claiming they had to go the extra mile, treating the incident as a rarest of rare Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
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Gujarat Police to Establish Anti-Narcotics Wings in Every City
Gujarat Police will set up dedicated anti-narcotics units in every district to combat drug-related crimes effectively. Gujarat Police to Establish Anti-Narcotics Wings in Every City
