Naidu Seeks Good Majority For NDA In Local Body Polls
Naidu said he had been making all-out efforts to ensure welfare, development and good governance since the alliance assumed power in 2024.
Novotel Hyderabad Airport Celebrates Gujarati, Marwari Cuisine With Jamvanu Jalsa
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Son murders father over money for car in Palghar, flees to Gujarat; held within hours
Baby orangutan rescued in Maharashtras Dombivli returns to Indonesia
The orangutan was flown from Gujarat to Indonesia and arrived at Kualanamu Airport in Medan on Monday. Officials from the Consulate General of India in Medan attended a reception ceremony organised by Indonesias Ministry of Forestry at the airport
Tiger Shroff murder bid: CCTV shows suspects sprinting to board moving train at Surat station
Biju Janata Dal (BJD) president and Leader of Opposition in the Odisha Assembly Naveen Patnaik on Monday questioned the Odisha government over the announcement of elections by Andhra Pradesh in Kotia villages, urging Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi to take steps to protect the state's geographical integrity. In a post on X, Patnaik described the development as an extremely alarming one, calling Kotia an inseparable part of Odisha. The announcement of elections in Andhra Pradesh in 'Kotia', the inseparable part of Odisha, is an extremely alarming development, Patnaik said. He questioned the BJP-led state government's response, asking what had happened to the party's promise of a permanent solution to the Kotia issue. During my tenure as Chief Minister, we fought to protect the geographical integrity of our state. BJP leaders have repeatedly stated in the past that Kotia is a part of Odisha, and they have even given slogans like 'Andhra Go Back', he said. Patnaik further pointe...
Son Murders Father In Palghar Over Property Row
A 28-year-old man in Palghar, Maharashtra, has been arrested for allegedly murdering his 55-year-old father. The son reportedly used an electric stone-cutting grinder to slit his father's throat following a financial dispute over property sale proceeds and demands for money. The crime was discovered when an acquaintance checked on the father, and the son was apprehended in Gujarat.
Andhra Pradesh SEC reviews local body election preparations
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Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel meets PM Modi on welfare and development
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Badoni walks the talk with his second double ton for Delhi
On day two of Delhis second Ranji game, against Gujarat, Badoni amassed a career-best 217 off just 246 deliveries
Nagaland Cricket Stadium: Mizoram's Chinmay Sutar became only the second batter in Ranji Trophy history to hit a quadruple century, while Delhi captain Ayush Badoni struck a double hundred and India batters Sarfaraz Khan and Rajat Patidar notched up centuries on an eventful day two of the second round of the Ranji Trophy on Monday. Playing in just his second first-class match, Sutar remained unbeaten on 400 against Nagaland in a Plate group game at the Nagaland Cricket Stadium in Sovima, and become only the second Indian to score a quadruple hundred in first-class cricket. The left-hander went past Prithvi Shaw's 379 to post the second-highest individual score in the history of the competition. Only Bhausaheb Nimbalkar's unbeaten 443 for Maharashtra against Kathiawar in Pune in 1948-49 remains ahead of him. Sutar was on 392 at tea and brought up his 400 in the 155th over, prompting Mizoram to declare at 581/9. He faced 517 balls in all and struck 46 fours and seven sixes. Mizoram, who ended day one on 331/5, slipped to 391/9 and Sutar was on 231 when last man Lalrempuia Chhakchhuak joined him. The pair put on an unbroken 190-run stand to take the game away from Nagaland. It has entered the record books as the third-highest last-wicket partnership in Ranji Trophy history, 43 runs short of the record 233 set by Ajay Sharma and Maninder Singh for Delhi against Mumbai in 1991-92. Sutar also became only the 10th batter to score 400 or more in a first-class innings, joining a list that features batting greats such as Brian Lara and Don Bradman. Sutar made his Ranji debut for Mizoram in last week's season opener against Manipur after obtaining a no-objection certificate from the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA). He scored 35 and 99 in that game, as Mizoram recovered from a 68-run first-innings deficit before going down narrowly by three wickets. Sutar had played for Mumbai in the Vijay Hazare Trophy last season on the back of strong showings in Mumbai's local leagues. By the time stumps were called in Sovima, Nagaland reached 50/1. Elsewhere in the Plate group, Parth Palawat and Nilesh Lamichaney scored hundreds as Sikkim piled up 477/4 against Arunachal Pradesh's 121. Meanwhile, Karnajit Yumnam's unbeaten 93 led Manipur's strong reply of 173/2 to Meghalaya's 380, in which Pheiroijam Jotin bagged five wickets in a 29-over spell. In Elite Group A, Patidar's unbeaten 107, studded with 13 fours, took Madhya Pradesh to 302/5 and their lead swelling to 125 against Puducherry. Chanchal Rathore and Shubham Sharma also made half-centuries for Madhya Pradesh. Ravikumar Samarth's 143 rescued Vidarbha in a sensational fashion and took them past Jammu and Kashmir's 260, with number nine Rajneesh Gurbani making an unbeaten 64. Umar Nazir and Sunil Kumar took four wickets each for the hosts and leave Vidarbha at 133/7, before Samarth bailed Vidarbha out of trouble. Nachiket Bhute then rocked J&K's top order to leave them reeling at 7/4 in Srinagar, as the defending champions still trail by 38 runs. In Kanpur, Zeeshan Ansari's five-wicket haul helped Uttar Pradesh bowl out Goa for 164 and take a 38-run lead. At stumps, UP reached 102/4 in their second innings. Priyanshu Moliya's 132, backed by fifties from Mahesh Pithiya and Deepak Hooda, gave Baroda a 250-run lead over Bihar. At stumps, Bihar reached 4/0 in one over of their second innings and still trail by 246 runs. In Group B, Salil Arora (107 off 226 balls) and skipper Uday Saharan (161 off 299 balls) steered Punjab to 456 against Chhattisgarh, with Arora scoring his second hundred in as many games. Left-arm spinner Dharmendrasinh Jadeja sent down nearly 56 overs for his seven wickets, but got little support from the rest of the attack. Harpreet Brar then ripped through the Chhattisgarh batting with 5-21 in just eight overs, and leave the visitors at 76/5 at stumps, as they still trail by 384 runs. At Alur, resuming on 281/8, Karnataka were bowled out for 342, with Manvanth Kumar hitting 135 off 214 balls, including 11 fours and six sixes, in what is also his maiden first-class century. Saurashtra's openers Hetvik Kotak (46 off 127 balls) and Harvik Desai (77 off 78 balls) gave a strong start with a 110-run stand. Karnataka, however, hit back either side of tea to reduce the visitors to 128/4, before Arpit Vasavada (25 batting) and Prerak Mankad (13 batting) took them to 164/4 at stumps, as Saurashtra are still 178 runs behind. Tanay Thyagarajan continued his fine start to the season with a five-wicket haul as Hyderabad bowled out Andhra for 184 to take a 91-run lead. Hyderabad were 78/2 at stumps. Assam bowled out Tripura for 62, with Mukhtar Hussain taking 3-23, as the hosts enforced the follow-on. Tripura were 143/5 in their second innings at stumps, but are still 129 runs behind. In Group C, Badoni's 217 off 246 balls powered Delhi to declare at 648/6 against Gujarat, with Sumit Mathur and Anuj Rawat also scoring half-centuries. Gujarat ended the day on 98/2 in 35 overs and trail by 550 runs in Palam. Shahbaz Ahmed and Aamir Gani took four wickets apiece as Bengal dismissed Services for 122. Left-arm spinner Rahul Singh then claimed five wickets to bowl Bengal out for 146 in their second innings, leaving Services needing 209 to win and they reached 12/0 in five overs at stumps. Mohammed Azharuddeen remained unbeaten on 139 as Kerala made 404 against Odisha, while sharing a 99-run stand with Aditya Sarvate, who also scored a fifty. Odisha were 114/3 and trail Kerala by 290 runs. Digvijay Patil's 148 and another century from Ankit Bawne took Maharashtra to 403/5 and get a lead of 234 runs against Jharkhand. In Group D, Sarfaraz's unbeaten 139 off 213 balls, his 18th first-class hundred laced with 18 fours, put Mumbai in complete control at 398/4 against Himachal Pradesh at the Luhnu Cricket Ground, Bilaspur and stretch their lead to 258. Captain Siddhesh Lad (87 off 188 balls) and Musheer Khan (57 off 137 balls) had earlier put on 122 runs for the third wicket. Lad shared a 68-run stand with Sarfaraz for the fourth wicket, while Sarfaraz and Akash Anand (58 not out off 152 balls) then added an unbroken 176 for the fifth wicket to bat Himachal out of the contest. In Chennai, Pradosh Ranjan Paul's gritty 136 off 279 balls, including 12 fours, helped Tamil Nadu take a 179-run first-innings lead over Uttarakhand, before being all out for 313. Resuming on 85/2, Paul curbed his usual attacking instincts and, along with Baba Indrajith (77), shared a 171-run stand for the third wicket. Off-spinner Avneesh Sudha (4-34 in 20 overs) and Mayank Mishra, who took five wickets, were the standout bowlers for Uttarakhand. Captain R Sai Kishore removed opener Aarav Mahajan in the first over of Uttarakhand's second innings to leave them at 9/1 at stumps. Karan Lamba and Sachin Yadav were both dismissed for 194 after a 338-run third-wicket stand, as Rajasthan made 497 against Railways, who were 46/1 in 24 overs of the first innings and still trail by 451 runs. Off-spinner Avneesh Sudha (4-34 in 20 overs) and Mayank Mishra, who took five wickets, were the standout bowlers for Uttarakhand. Captain R Sai Kishore removed opener Aarav Mahajan in the first over of Uttarakhand's second innings to leave them at 9/1 at stumps. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
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WPL 2027: Dunkley, Molineux At Highest Base Price As 146 Players Enter Auction
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: England batter Sophia Dunkley and Australia captain Sophie Molineux have registered themselves at the highest base price of Rs 50 lakh for the player auction for the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2027 to be held in Kochi on October 28. Indian wicketkeeper-batter G. Kamalini, who was released by two-time winners Mumbai Indians, and batter Kiran Navgire, let go by the UP Warriorz, along with Australian duo Heather Graham and Jess Jonassen, are in the next bracket with a base price of Rs 40 lakh. Another 30 players have registered at a base price of Rs 30 lakh. In all, 146 players will go under the hammer for 27 available slots at the auction, which will begin at 5:30 pm at the Grand Hyatt hotel. The pool includes 119 Indians - 22 of them capped and 97 uncapped - competing for 20 slots. The overseas contingent comprises 27 players -- 14 capped and 13 uncapped, vying for the remaining seven spots. Six players from Associate nations are also on the list. UP Warriorz will head into the auction with the biggest purse of Rs 3.65 crore and have seven slots to fill, including two for overseas players. MI also have seven vacancies, one of them for an overseas player, but have the smallest purse of Rs 1 crore. Defending champions and two-time winners Royal Challengers Bengaluru have Rs 1.15 crore to fill five slots, including two overseas spots, while four-time runners-up Delhi Capitals have Rs 1.1 crore for five slots, one of which is for an overseas player. Gujarat Giants have the fewest slots to fill, with Rs 1.25 crore available for three players, including one for an overseas cricketer. Australia have the largest overseas presence in the auction pool, with Grace Harris, Tayla Vlaeminck, Tess Flintoff, Charli Knott, Samantha Bates, Maitlan Brown, Maddie Penna and Milly Illingworth registering alongside Sophie, Heather and Jess, who have been a part of the WPL previously. Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu and young pacer Mithali Ayodya are also in the pool, along with South Africa's quartet of Nonkululeko Mlaba, Annerie Dercksen, Kayla Reyneke and Chloe Tryon, and Ireland's seam-bowling all-rounder Orla Prendergast. Scotland lead the Associate contingent, with sisters Sarah and Kathryn Bryce, who have played in the WPL previously, as well as Darcey Carter and Kirstie Gordon in the fray. Babette de Leede and Esha Oza, captains of the Netherlands and UAE respectively, complete the list. Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu and young pacer Mithali Ayodya are also in the pool, along with South Africa's quartet of Nonkululeko Mlaba, Annerie Dercksen, Kayla Reyneke and Chloe Tryon, and Ireland's seam-bowling all-rounder Orla Prendergast. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Ranji Trophy: Bengal, Services Locked in Spin Battle as 15 Wickets Fall
Fifteen wickets fell as Bengal gained a narrow edge over Services in the Ranji Trophy, while Delhi piled up 648/6 against Gujarat with Ayush Badoni scoring 217.
Major Drug Enforcement Operation Uncovers Gold Smuggling Ring in Gujarat, Seizing
A major operation in Gujarat led to the seizure of 13 kg of foreign gold worth 19.41 crore and the arrest of three smugglers. Major Drug Enforcement Operation Uncovers Gold Smuggling Ring in Gujarat, Seizing 19.41 Crore in Foreign Gold
Mumbai To Kota: How Police Cracked The Tiger Shroff Shooting Case
Three accused have been arrested in connection with the firing on Tiger Shroff's car, with Mumbai Police revealing that a multi-state operation involving Rajasthan, Gujarat and Delhi Police helped track them down. Investigators used CCTV footage, technical analysis and field intelligence to trace the suspects from Mumbai to Surat and eventually to a train headed towards Rajasthan, where they were intercepted by Kota Police. The accused are now being brought to Mumbai for detailed interrogation as police probe the wider conspiracy behind the attack.
Gujarat CM meets PM Modi; reiterates 'Developed Gujarat, Developed India goal
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 19 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister, Bhupendra Patel, on Monday met Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, in New Delhi and said he had received guidance on improving the lives of the states poor, young people, farmers and women, and creating new opportunities for them. He also reiterated his governments commitment to the goal of 'Developed Gujarat Developed India'. In a post on social media platform X following the meeting, Patel said the discussions focussed on bringing happiness and prosperity to these sections of society. Today, I had the privilege of meeting the Honble Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi, Patel said. During this meeting, I received his guidance and valuable advice on bringing happiness and prosperity to the lives of the states poor, youth, farmers and women, and creating new opportunities for them, he added. Patel said the meeting had reaffirmed the commitment to realising the vision of a developed Gujarat contributing to a developed India. He added that meeting the Prime Minister always brought a renewed sense of energy and enthusiasm. The meeting comes ahead of the National Unity Day celebrations scheduled for October 31 at Ekta Nagar in Narmada district, marking the 151st birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. The Chief Minister visited Ekta Nagar on October 17 to review preparations for the celebrations and launch Ekta Prakash Parv-2026. During the visit, Chief Minister Patel held a review meeting with officials at Arogya Van and inspected the main parade venue and arrangements for visitors, according to reports. The annual National Unity Day event is held at the Statue of Unity, the 182-metre monument dedicated to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. The site has become a major tourism destination in Gujarat. On October 31, the Prime Minister is expected to pay tribute at the Statue of Unity before attending the National Unity Day celebrations.
At the Mission's international headquarters in Gujarat, the Adani Group Chairman attended Gurudevshri Rakeshji's discourse, met young members of the Mission and spoke of the role volunteers play in seva at scale. Dharampur (Gujarat): Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani visited the international headquarters of Shrimad Rajchandra Mission Dharampur (SRMD) in Gujarat's Valsad district on Sunday with his wife Dr. Priti Adani, Chairperson of the Adani Foundation, and met the Mission's founder, spiritual leader Gurudevshri Rakeshji. The couple were received by Atmarpit Nemiji, a senior sanyasi who is Vice President of the Mission and personal secretary to Gurudevshri Rakeshji, along with trustees of the Mission. A conversation on seva and sadhana The visit began with a personal meeting with Gurudevshri Rakeshji. According to the Mission, the spiritual leader described sadhana, or spiritual practice, and seva, or selfless service, as inseparable. Just as breathing needs both inhalation and exha...
Lokesh Says Over 22,800 Nominations Filed for AP Urban Local Body Polls
Taking a swipe at critics, Lokesh said those who cry foul should remember that elections are won in the field, not at press meets
Tiger Shroff attack: Congress accuses Maha govt of shielding organised crime syndicates
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 19 (IANS) Launching a scathing attack on the MahaYuti government following a high-profile firing incident targeting actor Tiger Shroffs vehicle in Mumbai, the Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) President Harshwardhan Sapkal on Monday accused Chief Minister and Home Minister Devendra Fadnavis of overseeing a state of complete lawlessness. Demanding immediate accountability, Sapkal questioned how jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi continues to operate an extensive criminal empire from inside Sabarmati Jail in Ahmedabad without official patronage or political protection. Sapkal asserted that open-daylight attacks on high-profile figures, including actor Tiger Shroff, film producer Rohit Shetty, actor Salman Khan, and the murder of former minister Baba Siddique, prove that criminals no longer fear the police. He pointed out that the Ministry of Home Affairs issued an order under Section 268 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) in August 2023. This order prevents state police forces from transferring Lawrence Bishnoi out of Gujarats Sabarmati Jail for interrogationa legal restriction that is routinely renewed annually. Dismissing Chief Minister Fadnavis's assertions to go after the osses of organised crime, Sapkal challenged the state government to request the Union Home Ministry to revoke Bishnoi's legal immunity and bring him to Mumbai for interrogation and trial. Sapkal alleged that the Mumbai Police forces fear factor is a thing of the past because law enforcement is being used exclusively for extortion and political intimidationciting ongoing police harassment against former Congress MLA Rahul Bondre after he refused to join the ruling BJP. If a famous film actor can be targeted in broad daylight in the heart of Mumbai, what safety remains for the common citizen? How is Lawrence Bishnoi operating his entire syndicate from an Ahmedabad prison? This is simply impossible without the direct blessings of the government, he said. He added that Assam Police can travel to Gujarat or Delhi to arrest opposition politicians, while aero FIRs filed in Bihar can trigger CBI probes in Mumbai. Yet, the Maharashtra government claims to be helpless when it comes to interrogating a gangster sitting in Gujarat. What relation does Bishnoi have with the BJP that he receives such official protection? Instead of issuing hollow threats and rhetorical warnings, Home Minister Devendra Fadnavis must display the courage to extradite Bishnoi to Mumbai, interrogate him, and prosecute him under the law. If this government cannot rein in gangsters, drug lords, and sand mafias, they have no moral right to remain in power and should resign immediately, noted Sapkal. Earlier, Shiv Sena UBT and NCP SP also slammed the BJP-led MahaYuti government over the attack on Tiger Shroff. The opposition's onslaught comes amidst growing public and political concern regarding organised extortion calls and violent threats issued to public representatives and Bollywood personalities alike. With opposition parties uniting against the state's deteriorating law and order situation, pressure is mounting on the MahaYuti government to deliver concrete enforcement actions rather than public warnings.
ED searches 29 premises in six cities in WhatsApp-linked 'pump-and-dump' fraud
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 19 (IANS) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has conducted searches at 29 premises across six cities in Maharashtra and Gujarat as part of a money-laundering probe into an alleged WhatsApp-driven pump-and-dump scheme involving the shares of two listed companies, an official statement said on Monday. The EDs Mumbai Zonal Office-I carried out the searches on Friday at premises in Mumbai, Nashik (Maharashtra), Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, Surat, and Bhavnagar (Gujarat) under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). The investigation relates to alleged manipulation in the shares of R M Drip and Sprinklers Systems Ltd (RMDSSL) and R&B Denims Ltd. The premises searched included the offices of the two companies, residences of their promoters and persons who had been allotted shares at low prices, offices of stockbroking and finance firms, and premises linked to individuals suspected of operating promotional WhatsApp groups. According to ED, its investigation found that between April 2023 and March 2024, the two companies issued more than 3.5 crore shares and convertible warrants to selected individuals and entities. A substantial portion of the money used for these allotments came from a small group of connected persons, firms, and lenders. The agency alleged that the share prices were subsequently pushed up while a large proportion of the shares remained with the same set of holders. From late December 2025 to February 2026, WhatsApp communities with names such as Multibagger Stocks allegedly circulated daily buy recommendations for the shares among retail investors. The ED said the groups operated using SIM cards obtained in the names of other persons in Haryana and Mumbai, while their operations were allegedly run from Bhavnagar. The agency claimed the promotional campaign led to a sharp increase in buyers, trading volumes and share prices. Preferential allottees allegedly took advantage of the increased buying interest to sell part of their holdings to a large number of investors. During the searches, the ED said it identified clusters of family-linked beneficiaries, including entities associated with Affluence Gems, Kawa HUF, and Komalay Consultancy. These beneficiaries had allegedly acquired shares at low prices through preferential warrants. According to the agency, the shares were subsequently promoted through WhatsApp, X, SMS and other channels to generate buying interest. The ED said it has frozen trading accounts worth about Rs 200 crore belonging to the persons and connected entities under investigation. The agency also seized documents, digital devices, share transaction records and property-related papers during the searches. Further investigation is underway.
SC stays execution of death sentence of convict in 2008 Ahmedabad serial blasts case
The Supreme Court has stayed the execution of the death sentence for Mohammad Tanvir related to the Ahmedabad bomb blasts. A bench agreed to hear his plea challenging the Gujarat High Court's verdict from July. The High Court had upheld death sentences for 38 operatives from the Indian Mujahideen linked to the blasts. The Supreme Court requested reports on Tanvir's behavior and prison work over the next eight weeks.
Powar Added To Senior Mens Selection Committee, Ojha Becomes Chief Selector
BCCI Secretary Devajit Saika: Former India off-spinner Ramesh Powar has been added to the senior men's selection committee, with ex-left arm spinner Pragyan Ojha taking over as chief selector. The BCCI said on Monday that Ojha has been elevated to the chairman of the selection panel on the basis of seniority, having played the most Tests among the five members of the panel (24). The selection committee now comprises Ojha, Powar, Shiv Sundar Das, RP Singh, and Ajay Ratra. Powar's name was unanimously recommended by the Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC), comprising Ashok Malhotra and Jatin Paranjape, which screened and interviewed the applicants at the BCCI headquarters last week. IANS understands that Powar was also interviewed for being a member of the junior selection committee. Powar, 48, played two Tests and 31 ODIs for India from 2004 to 2007 and brings vast experience to the role. He edged competition from fellow former India and West Zone players Wasim Jaffer, Salil Ankola, Jacob Martin and Connor Williams. Mumbai-based Powar had two stints as head coach of the India women's team, where he guided the side to an Asia Cup title and a Commonwealth Games silver medal in 2022. His second spell ended when he was moved to the National Cricket Academy, now called the BCCI Centre of Excellence, in Bengaluru as spin-bowling coach. Powar has also coached Mumbai to Vijay Hazare Trophy win and was Gujarat's senior men's head coach for the last two seasons before stepping down from the role recently. He also served as a consultant coach for Australia U-19 during their recent ODI series against India. The vacancy in the senior selection panel arose following the exit of Ajit Agarkar as chief selector. The BCCI places on record its appreciation for Mr Ajit Agarkar for his commitment, conviction and contribution during his tenure as Chairman of the Mens Selection Committee. Since his appointment in July 2023, Agarkar led the committee through a significant period for Indian cricket, with India winning three ICC trophies, two Asia Cup titles and back-to-back Asian Games gold medals, said BCCI Secretary Devajit Saika in a statement. Agarkar, who took charge in July 2023, oversaw a successful period for Indian mens cricket, during which the side won three ICC trophies, two Asia Cup titles and back-to-back gold medals at the Asian Games. Since his appointment in July 2023, Agarkar led the committee through a significant period for Indian cricket, with India winning three ICC trophies, two Asia Cup titles and back-to-back Asian Games gold medals, said BCCI Secretary Devajit Saika in a statement. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Baby orangutan rescued in India repatriated to Indonesia
The orangutan was repatriated from Gujarat and arrived at Kualanamu International Airport in Medan, where officials from the Consulate General of India attended a reception organised by Indonesia's Ministry of Forestry
Tiger Shroff firing: AAP MP Sanjay Singh questions PM Modi, Amit Shah over gang in BJP-ruled state
AAP MP Sanjay Singh criticized the ruling government over the law-and-order situation, questioning how a criminal gang can operate freely and open fire on actor Tiger Shroff in a BJP-ruled state while its leader is imprisoned in Gujarat, demanding accountability from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
Tiger Shroff firing: AAP MP Sanjay Singh questions PM Modi, Amit Shah over gang in BJP-ruled state
AAP MP Sanjay Singh criticized the ruling government over the law-and-order situation, questioning how a criminal gang can operate freely and open fire on actor Tiger Shroff in a BJP-ruled state while its leader is imprisoned in Gujarat, demanding accountability from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
CM Bhupendra Patel Opens Ekta Prakash Parv; PM Modi to Lead National Unity Day Parade on October 31
Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel inaugurates Ekta Prakash Parv 2026 in Kevadia. PM Modi will attend National Unity Day celebrations and lead the parade on October 31.
Iron Rod Pierces Gujarat Boy's Mouth As He Falls While Playing
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Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 19 (IANS) India's semiconductor ecosystem is steadily taking shape with 12 approved projects across six states, backed by more than Rs 1.64 lakh crore in committed investments, former NITI Aayog CEO and G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant said on Monday. Sharing a graphic titled The New Semiconductor Map of India on social media platform X, Kant said the country's semiconductor future is taking shape through a growing network of fabrication, packaging, testing, and advanced technology facilities. 6 states and 12 approved projects, backed by Rs 1.64 lakh crore+ in committed investments. Indias semiconductor future is taking shape! he stated. Gujarat has emerged as the biggest hub for semiconductor investments. The state hosts six approved projects, including the Tata-PSMC semiconductor fabrication plant at Dholera with an investment of Rs 91,526 crore and a planned capacity of more than 50,000 wafers per month. Other major projects in the state include Micron Technology's DRAM and NAND assembly and test facility at Sanand with an investment of Rs 22,516 crore, and the CG Power-Renesas-Stars semiconductor OSAT facility involving Rs 7,584 crore of investment. The state is also home to facilities being developed by Kaynes Semicon, Crystal Matrix, and Suchi Semicon, covering semiconductor packaging, compound semiconductors, mini-LED technologies, and discrete semiconductor manufacturing. In Assam, Tata Semiconductor Assembly and Test is setting up an OSAT and packaging facility involving an investment of Rs 27,120 crore with a proposed capacity of around 48 million units per day. Odisha has secured two projects. SiCSem is developing a silicon carbide fabrication and packaging facility with an investment of Rs 2,066 crore, while 3D Glass Solutions is establishing an advanced packaging and 3D integration project with an investment of Rs 1,943 crore. Andhra Pradesh is hosting an Advanced System in Package (ASIP) facility focused on system-in-package technologies with an investment of about Rs 480 crore and a proposed capacity of nearly 96 million units annually. Punjab is also part of the emerging semiconductor ecosystem, with CDIL setting up a power semiconductor project involving an investment of Rs 117 crore.
Watch the song Zulmi from gujarati series 'Haju Vaat Chaale Che'starring Sparsh Walia, Alisha Chopra and Kunal Vaid. 'Pehla Pyaar Doosri Baar' song Zulmi is sung by Heer and music is given by Tanishk Bagchi. Lyrics of 'Pehla Pyaar Doosri Baar' song Zulmi are written by Kumaar. To know more about song Zulmi from Sparsh Walia, Alisha Chopra and Kunal Vaid starrer 'Haju Vaat Chaale Che' watch the video.
Kiron Kumars Journey from Gujarati Cinema to Bollywood Stardom
Kiron Kumar reflects on his film career, transitioning from Gujarati cinema back to Bollywood with notable roles. Kiron Kumars Journey from Gujarati Cinema to Bollywood Stardom
As part of the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit, Deputy Chief Minister of Gujarat Harsh Sanghavi, who is on a visit to Japan, held a high-level
Gujarats Deputy CM Invites Japanese Investors to Explore Opportunities
Gujarats Deputy CM urges Japanese investors to strengthen ties at the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit in Osaka. Gujarats Deputy CM Invites Japanese Investors to Explore Opportunities
3 Men Who Fired At Tiger Shroff Arrested In Kota. They Fled Mumbai On Train
Preliminary intelligence indicated that the suspects later crossed the Maharashtra border and entered neighbouring Gujarat in an attempt to evade law enforcement
Balethi village in Gujarat approved for forest management centre
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Tiger Shroff survives firing; industry condemns attack, police probe extended to Gujarat
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Why you should try the classic Gujarati snack Panki at this restaurant in Mumbai
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Asha Parekh speaks fluent Marathi, lauds Amruta Subhash for play Asen Mi... Nasen Mi...
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 19 (IANS) Veteran superstar Asha Parekh recently attended a performance of Amruta Subhashs Marathi play Asen Mi... Nasen Mi... in Mumbai. She was all praise for the production and the artists for their fine acting skills. Amruta, who shared glimpses of the play and the people associated with it on social media, also shared a video featuring Asha Parekh talking about her experience of watching the performance. In the video, Asha Parekh praises the play and the actors performance, and said in fluent Marathi, Today I came to watch this play. I liked it a lot. She went on to appreciate the performer, adding, This girl did such a great job. I felt like I should come back and watch this play, she said. However, Asha Parekh admitted that the subject of the play also made her slightly apprehensive. Explaining her reaction, she says, I was a little scared to watch it because it could happen to me too. I should be careful about that. Amruta Subhash, in another social media update, spoke about the excitement of having Asha Parekh attend the performance and interact with the team. Titled Asen Mi... Nasen Mi..., the Marathi production, has been drawing attention for its subject and performances. For the uninitiated, talking about Asha Parekh, she was born on October 2, 1942, in Mumbai, and comes from a Gujarati family on her fathers side and a Dawoodi Bohra Muslim family on her mothers side. Raised in Mumbai, she began her career as a child artist before becoming one of Hindi cinemas most celebrated leading ladies. With a career spanning over four decades, she starred in classics such as Teesri Manzil, Kati Patang, Caravan and Love in Tokyo. Her contribution to Indian cinema was recognised with the Padma Shri in 1992 and the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 2022.
Gujarat Police: No flying cars, just fast responses - Ahmedabad Mirror
The Manipur Amateur Kho Kho Association MAKKA will be conducting State team trial selection on October 26 in view of the 45th Junior National Kho Kho Championships 2026 to be hosted by Gujarat in Vadodara from November 21 to 25 The trial selection for the boys and the girls teams will be held from 7 am at UYLA ground, Porompat Thawanthaba, said MAKKA in a press release Interested eligible players should report to Kh Imo Singh, NISKK and M Manglem Singh, NISKK at the venue Source The Sangai Express
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Digital Desk | Pune, Oct 18 (IANS) The Southern Command of Indian Army showcased operational preparedness and combat effectiveness in the desert terrain in an integrated exercise, an official said on Sunday. The #BattleAxeDivision and #BlackMaceBrigade unleashed their mechanised might across challenging desert terrain sharpening battlefield manoeuvres, rehearsing combat roles and synchronising operations, the Southern Command said in a post on social media platform X. The #IntegratedOperations showcased speed, precision and seamless coordination among combat elements, reinforcing #OperationalPreparedness and combat effectiveness, it added. Earlier, the General Officer Commanding led discussions with officials of the Indian Coast Guard, Maharashtra Police Chief Sadanand Vasant Date and Maharashtra Home Department on emerging security challenges, focusing on boosting civil-military synergy. In a message on X, the Southern Command said, Strengthening a Whole-of-Nation approach to security, HQ Maharashtra Gujarat & Goa (MG & G) Area convened a joint conference under the aegis of the General Officer Commanding, reinforcing coordinated preparedness for emerging security challenges. Bringing together senior stakeholders including DGP Maharashtra, Principal Secretary (Home), ADGP (Int), IG (Sec), FOMA, AOC MAO and DIG Coast Guard, the deliberations focused on Rear Area Security, swift mobilisation and integrated contingency response during war-like situations. The engagement strengthened Civil-Military synergy, inter-agency coordination and collective operational readiness, the post on X said. Meanwhile, the 5th Annual Joint Bilateral Military Exercise AUSTRAHIND 2026 between the Indian Army and the Australian Army is scheduled to start on Monday and last till November 2 in Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala. The aim of Exercise AUSTRAHIND is to promote military cooperation between India and Australia through enhancement of interoperability in conduct of joint sub conventional operations in semi-urban environment in semi-desert terrain under Chapter VII of the UN mandate. The exercise focuses on high degree of physical fitness, joint planning and joint tactical drills. Exercise AUSTRAHIND enables the two sides to share their best practices in tactics, techniques and procedures of conducting tactical operations. The exercise will also facilitate developing bonhomie and camaraderie between soldiers of both the sides.
Gujarats 108 service handles nearly two crore emergencies in 19 years, saves 19.66 lakh lives
Digital Desk | Ahmedabad, Oct 18 (IANS) Gujarats 108 Emergency Medical Service has handled more than 1.99 crore emergency cases and helped save over 19.66 lakh lives since its launch in 2007, according to figures released by the state government up to August this year. The free ambulance service, launched on August 29, 2007, by Prime Minister Narendra Modi when he was state Chief Minister, has completed 19 years and entered its 20th year. It provides emergency transportation and pre-hospital care to patients, including those involved in road accidents, suffering heart attacks or experiencing other critical medical conditions. Of the more than 1.99 crore cases handled during this period, over 1.96 crore were medical emergencies, more than 2.55 lakh were police-related emergencies and over 8,000 involved fire-related incidents, according to the government data. The service has responded to more than 62.97 lakh pregnancy and maternity-related emergencies, over 24.18 lakh road accident cases, more than 11.77 lakh serious respiratory cases and over 9.87 lakh heart attack cases. Patients in these cases received pre-hospital care, with ambulances transporting them to hospitals during the critical period commonly known as the golden hour. The ambulance fleet has travelled more than 62 crore kilometres over the 19 years, the figures showed. Jaswant Prajapati, chief operating officer of GVR EMRI in Ahmedabad, said the service currently operates around 800 road ambulances, 38 intensive care units on wheels, two boat ambulances and one air ambulance across Gujarat. To ensure that patients receive fully integrated patient transport services, we have also integrated ambulances from 586 government health centres with our system. As a result, around 1,500 ambulances are currently operational round the clock under the 108 service, he said. An advanced Emergency Response Centre at Naroda-Kathwada in Ahmedabad coordinates the service. A 108 ambulance is dispatched every 21 seconds on average across the state, while the reported average response time is 13 minutes and nine seconds. Rajendra Singh Sodha, a driver with the service, attributed timely arrivals to GPS systems and familiarity with local roads. We try to take shorter routes wherever possible and make every effort to reach patients as quickly as possible while driving carefully, he said. Medical technician Shailesh Thakor said ambulances carry equipment to manage critical emergencies, including automated external defibrillators (AEDs), monitors, ventilators and airway-management devices. Whenever we receive a call about an accident or any other emergency, our first priority is to do everything possible to save the patient, he said, adding that staff administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) if a patient collapses during transport. Ashok Sadhu, a beneficiary from Ahmedabad, said the service played a significant role in saving his brothers life. Comparing its rapid response to divine assistance, he said: The ambulance arrived so quickly that it felt as though 'divine messengers have come to help'. The state government says the service now transports an average of 4,780 patients to hospitals every day, providing free emergency assistance across Gujarat.
Structural defects shut Gujarat bridge; FIR filed against contractor over Rs 10.71-crore project
Digital Desk | Narmada, Oct 18 (IANS) The Gujarat government on Sunday ordered strict action against a contractor after serious structural defects were detected in a bridge over the Karjan river in Narmada district, forcing authorities to suspend vehicular traffic over the structure. The Roads and Buildings Department has lodged an FIR at Rajpipla police station against Surat-based Royal Infra Engineering Private Limited, which was awarded the contract to construct the bridge on the Rajpipla-Ramgadh (Navagam) road. The action follows directions from Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, who has also ordered departmental proceedings against officials and employees found responsible for construction deficiencies and negligence. The bridge was awarded to the company during 2018-19 at a tender cost of Rs 10.71 crore. Construction began on September 15, 2018, and was physically completed on August 14, 2020. During an inspection, officials noticed settlement in one of the bridge's foundations. The department subsequently directed its Quality Control Division to conduct a comprehensive inspection and assess the condition of the entire structure. The assessment revealed further defects in other parts of the bridge. After the structure was found unsuitable and unsafe for vehicular traffic, authorities suspended traffic movement over it. Taking note of the findings, Chief Minister Patel directed the department to initiate criminal proceedings against the contractor and its representatives under the applicable legal provisions. The Chief Minister also ordered action against officials and employees found responsible for the deficiencies and any negligence in the discharge of their duties. Departmental proceedings are to be initiated under the Gujarat State Civil Services (Discipline and Appeal) Rules, 1971. The action places responsibility for the bridge's construction quality under scrutiny, covering both the private contractor and the government personnel found accountable for the work. The bridge on the Rajpipla-Ramgadh (Navagam) road is an important link in the area. The suspension of traffic following the inspection has raised concerns over the consequences of structural deficiencies in public infrastructure completed several years earlier. The state government said the action is intended to ensure accountability for construction quality and public safety, saying that deficiencies and negligence in public infrastructure projects would invite action under the law and applicable service rules.
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The year 2026 has been disappointing for Pan-India films, but Jailer 2 has emerged as a major exception. The Rajinikanth starrer opened with a bang and the extraordinary response has ensured that it continues to hold strongly across the country. In the North, the Tamil version has performed particularly well, with encouraging occupancy in single screens and non-national multiplexes despite the film not releasing in national multiplex chains in any language. The response has been so overwhelming that MovieMax organised midnight shows of Jailer 2 at two of its properties MovieMax Huma in Kanjurmarg, Mumbai, and MovieMax Gold in Kalyani Nagar, Pune. While shows after midnight have become increasingly common in the post-pandemic era, exhibition sources claim that Jailer 2 is the first South film to achieve this distinction in the North Indian market after its release, that too in its original language. Interestingly, midnight shows are usually held in weekends but MovieMax Gold will also play the 1:45 am show of Jailer 2 on Monday, October 19. Meanwhile, the Hindi version, Rajini: The Jailer 2, is also enjoying an impressive run. The film collected Rs. 2.56 crores on Thursday, October 15, followed by Rs. 2.41 crores on Friday. Collections jumped to Rs. 3.63 crores on Saturday, while Sunday's earnings are expected to touch the Rs. 4 crore mark. Though the numbers may appear modest, they are significant considering that the film hasn't been released in national multiplex chains like PVR INOX, Cinepolis and Miraj. This is due to its four-week OTT window, as national chains generally insist on an eight-week gap between theatrical and streaming releases. A trade source told Bollywood Hungama, Initially, Rajini: The Jailer 2 had limited showcasing because of its absence from national chains. Moreover, it had to share screens with new releases like Prahaar and Nayyi Navelli, as well as the successful holdover release, Drishyam The Conclusion. However, the response to Jailer 2 has been superb, while Nayyi Navelli has failed to impress. Prahaar has excellent word of mouth, but unfortunately, it's attracting the elite multiplex audience largely. The source continued, The demand for Rajini: The Jailer 2 is huge. With Nayyi Navelli and Prahaar underperforming, several cinemas have started replacing their shows with those of the Rajinikanth starrer. Mumbai's Citylight cinema, for instance, has dropped Nayyi Navelli, the Marathi film Sohla and even Drishyam The Conclusion from Monday, October 19. Instead, it will play two shows each of Prahaar and Rajini: The Jailer 2. The source explained, Prahaar is a local story and has found an audience in Mumbai. Hence, it has managed to retain shows in certain theatres where its performance has been encouraging. However, in several centres, especially in North India, even Prahaar has lost shows to Jailer 2. The growing demand for Rajini: The Jailer 2 is also reflected in its rapidly expanding show count. On Thursday, the Hindi version had 1,730 shows across the country. This number nearly doubled to 3,266 on Friday before rising further to 3,690 on Saturday. Interestingly, several cinemas have decided to devote almost their entire showcasing to Jailer 2. For instance, Maratha Mandir cinema will play three shows daily of the Hindi version, while Kasturba in Malad will also screen three Hindi shows along with one show of the Tamil version. The source added, Rajini: The Jailer 2 can now comfortably continue its theatrical run until Diwali. Rajinikanth's previous release, Coolie (2025), collected Rs. 34 crores in its Hindi lifetime (it had a release in national chains). Jailer 2 should aim to surpass this figure, which will be a feat, especially considering that it will achieve these numbers without any support from national multiplexes. An industry insider commented, Monday, October 19, will be almost like a holiday, while Dussehra will be celebrated on Tuesday, October 20. Rajini: The Jailer 2 can perform exceptionally well on both days. Dubbed action films have traditionally found a strong audience in Gujarat, but the territory is yet to come on board fully as patrons are currently occupied with Navratri celebrations. Expect collections to zoom in Gujarat from October 20 or 21. Also Read: Jailer 2 exposes the UGLY truth of pan-India cinema: Audiences wake up at 4:30 am for Rajinikanth, but theatres cant even guarantee English subtitles!
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Jammu, Oct 17: The Ministry of Railways has approved the extension of Sabarmati BG-Jammu Tawi Express up to Katra with effect from October 18, 2026 from Sabarmati and from October 20, 2026 from Katra. The extension has been approved with three new halting points i.e., Samba, Bari Brahmana and Udhampur railway stations. Thousands of passengers, Railway officials stated, would get direct benefit from this decision. However, due to operational reasons, consequent upon its extension, the timings of around two dozen trains passing through Jammu Railway Division, originating or terminating at Katra have also been partially revised. The extended train will ensure direct train connectivity from Gujarat to Vaishno Devi. After the extension, lakhs of pilgrims of Mata Vaishno Devi coming from Gujarat, Rajasthan, Haryana, Punjab will get the facility to reach Katra directly without transhipment, said Raghvender Singh, Public Relations Inspector, Jammu Railway Division of Northern Railway. Additional halts of train numbers 19223/19224 approved at Samba, Bari Brahmana and Martyr Captain Tushar Mahajan Udhampur railway stations will facilitate the passengers, providing direct long-distance train facility to the local people, students, traders and military personnel of these areas. It will be especially beneficial for the people connected with the Bari Brahman industrial area, Singh said. He asserted that in terms of tourism and economy also, the extended daily train would connect Katra via Sabarmati, Bathinda, Firozpur, Jalandhar, Pathankot, boosting religious tourism as well as trade and employment. With regard to the extended trains schedule, according to Singh, the train number 19223 will depart from Sabarmati at 10.25 am and will reach Jammu Tawi at 15.35 pm on the second day and Katra at 18.55 pm. On its return journey, train number 19224 will depart from Katra at 4.50 am and reach Jammu Tawi at 7.40 am, which is convenient for onward journeys. Jammu Division appeals to all passengers to avail maximum benefit of this extended facility. For detailed information about the train, information can also be obtained from the official website of Railways and NTES, Singh said. Giving a detailed account of the revised schedules of trains following extension of Sabarmati BG-Jammu Tawi Express up to Katra, Singh informed that train number 22478 - Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra - New Delhi Vande Bharat would depart from Katra at 5.40 am, from Udhampur at 6.08 am, from Jammu at 7.08 am and from Martyr Captain Sunil Kumar Choudhary Kathua railway station at 8.01 am with effect from October 20, 2026. Train number 14503 Kalka-Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra will depart from Jammu Tawi at 3.20 am, from Udhampur at 4.12 am and arrive at Katra railway station at 4.47 am, effective from October 20. Train number 15656 - Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra-Kamakhya will depart from Katra at 3.40 am, from Udhampur at 4.06 am, with effect from October 21. Train number 14612 - Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra - Ghazipur City will depart from Katra at 3.40 am with effect from October 22. Train number 19415 Sabarmati-Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra will depart from Jammu at 4.15 am, from Udhampur at 5.16 am and reach Katra at 6.25 am, with effect from October 25. Train number 74909 - Jammu Tawi-Martyr Captain Tushar Mahajan DMU will depart from Jammu at 8.10 am, reach Udhampur at 10.10 am, with effect from October 20. Train number 22318 will depart from Jammu at 6.50 am with effect from October 21. Train number 16031 will depart from Jammu at 8.42 am, from Udhampur at 10.38 am and reach Katra at 11.50 am with effect from October 18. Train number 16317 will depart from Jammu at 8.30 am, from Udhampur at 10.02 am, reach at Katra at 11.50 am with effect from October 23 and train number16787 will depart from Jammu at 8.42 am, from Udhampur at 10.38 am, reach Katra at 11.50 am from October 19. Similarly, time schedules have been partially revised for around over a dozen other trains passing through Jammu Railway Division, originating or terminating at Katra.
PM Modis governance model has unnerved opposition parties: Sat Sharma
Jammu, Oct 17: J&K BJP President and Rajya Sabha MP Sat Sharma CA has said that the overwhelming public appreciation of Prime Minister Narendra Modis governance model has unnerved opposition parties, which are finding it difficult to counter BJPs growing popularity, development-oriented policies and expanding public support. Sat Sharma, as per a statement, was addressing an organisational review meeting of Samba district, convened by District President Asha Rani, where he assessed the partys organisational and political activities, particularly the month-long programmes undertaken under 'Seva Sankalp Abhiyan'. Referring to the culmination of the nationwide campaign, organised from September 17 to October 17 to commemorate Modis 25 years of leadership, beginning as Gujarat Chief Minister in 2001 and subsequently as Prime Minister, Sat Sharma said that the programmes received an overwhelming response across Jammu and Kashmir. He said that BJP workers successfully carried the message of Modis pro-nation, pro-people and development-oriented governance to every nook and corner of the Union Territory, strengthening the partys grassroots connection. Modis historic 25-year journey represents dedicated public service, transformative governance and commitment to the welfare of every section of society. The enthusiastic response to 'Seva Sankalp Abhiyan' reflects growing public confidence in his leadership and vision, Sat Sharma said. Taking a sharp dig at opposition parties, he said that their political frustration was evident from their continuous attempts to criticise BJP without presenting any credible base. The massive appreciation of Modis governance model has completely unsettled the opposition. Instead of competing through performance and constructive politics, they are relying on misinformation, baseless allegations and political rhetoric. Referring to the completion of two years of National Conference rule in Jammu and Kashmir, Sat Sharma alleged that the government has failed to fulfil its major electoral promises and was attempting to divert attention from its shortcomings. People were promised employment, development and better public services, but the gap between promises and performance remains glaring. The NC leadership must explain its failures instead of blaming BJP and the Union Government. Sat Sharma asserted that BJP would continue exposing the NC governments failures while strengthening public outreach, organisational activities and grassroots engagement. The meeting was attended by BJP State Vice President Rashpal Verma, State Secretary Arun Sharma, District General Secretary Rakesh Singh Sambyal, former DDC Chairman Keshav Dutt Sharma, former DDCs Subhash Bhagat and Ramesh Kumar, various Ex Sarpanches other party functionaries.
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SabarmatiJammu Tawi Express extended to Katra from Oct 18; three new halts approved
Jammu, Oct 17: The Ministry of Railways has approved the extension of Sabarmati BGJammu Tawi Express to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra, with the extended service commencing from Sabarmati on October 18 and from Katra on October 20, an official said on Saturday. The extension will add another train service to Katra, the base camp for pilgrims visiting the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine, and provide an additional travel option for passengers from Gujarat, Rajasthan, Haryana and Punjab along the route, a Northern Railway Jammu Division spokesperson said. He said the railways has also approved additional halts for the train at Samba, Bari Brahmana and Martyr Captain Tushar Mahajan railway stations in the Jammu region. The new stoppages are expected to benefit local residents, students, traders, industrial workers and military personnel, particularly those associated with the Bari Brahmana industrial area, the spokesman said. He said the daily service will connect Katra with Sabarmati and major stations along the route, including Bathinda, Firozpur, Jalandhar and Pathankot. The extension is expected to support religious tourism, facilitate passenger movement and provide a boost to trade and employment in the region. As per the announced schedule, train number 19223 will depart from Sabarmati at 10:25 am and reach Jammu Tawi at 3:35 pm on the second day, before arriving at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra at 6:55 pm. On the return journey, train number 19224 will depart from Katra at 4:50 am and reach Jammu Tawi at 7:40 am.
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Gujarat forms committee to review teachers non-academic workload, online data entry
Digital Desk | Gandhinagar, Oct 17 (IANS) The Gujarat government has initiated a review of non-academic duties assigned to schoolteachers, including data entry on multiple online portals, with Education Minister Pradyuman Vaja directing a committee of senior officials to recommend ways to reduce their workload and allow them to devote more time to classroom teaching. At a high-level meeting in Gandhinagar on Saturday, Vaja reviewed the additional responsibilities assigned to primary and secondary school teachers by various departments, along with teacher training requirements and data entry work on different online portals. The committee will comprise senior officials from the Education Department, the Gujarat Council of Educational Research and Training (GCERT), Samagra Shiksha and the Commissioner of Schools. It will examine the issue in detail and submit a report to the state government, which will take a final decision based on its recommendations. The classroom is a teachers true workplace, Vaja said, stressing the need to reduce unnecessary online data entry and non-academic duties so that teachers can spend more time on teaching and other academic activities. The minister said the government is committed to addressing teachers concerns and that efforts to simplify their work were being undertaken in mission mode. The stated objective is to improve the quality of education by allowing teachers to focus more closely on students learning. Referring to the national goal of Viksit Bharat 2047 envisioned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Vaja said: Education would be key to achieving the target and that teachers had an important role to play. He called for the government, teachers and students to work together towards nation-building. The review will cover the workload arising from online reporting, data entry and other responsibilities assigned by different departments, in addition to teacher training. The committees findings are expected to inform the governments decision on measures to simplify teachers duties. Principal Secretary of the Education Department, Milind Torawane; Director of Primary Education, Prakash Trivedi; and senior officials from the Education Department, GCERT and Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan attended the meeting.
