Gujarat Intensifies Food Safety Campaign Following Hostel Food Poisoning Incident
Gujarats food safety initiative inspects 386 hostels after food poisoning in Surat, with 194 samples sent for testing. Gujarat Intensifies Food Safety Campaign Following Hostel Food Poisoning Incident
Dadasaheb Phalke Award for Kannada Actor Anant Nag
He will be given the award, the highest recognition in Indian cinema, at the National Film Awards ceremony in Kevadia, Gujarat, on September 22.
'Want Afghanistan To Win One World Cup By The Time I Am In The Team,' Says Rashid Khan
Arun Jaitley Stadium: There is a particular kind of calm about Rashid Khan these days. The leg-spinner who once seemed to exist purely as a wicket-taking force of nature is now at his warm and affable self on the eve of the third T20I against India, a game which Afghanistan have to win to avoid a 3-0 series defeat. On Tuesday night at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, where Afghanistan faltered yet again, Rashid was the exception for the designated hosts: 28 with the bat, and 3-36 with the ball. The runs, in particular, were not an accident, so as were the three boundaries he hit off Arshdeep Singh in the 18th over (with the inside-out loft over cover for six being the standout). They were the product of a shift that began the day he walked into the Gujarat Titans dressing room in the IPL and was told he was no longer merely a bowler who could swing a bat. I have always wanted to bat; I started playing cricket by batting. I always wanted to bat. For a team, 20-25 runs are very important, and I wanted to do that for my team, especially in T20s. So how can I do that? Earlier, I didn't get that much batting. But since I came to Gujarat Titans, I have been getting more batting in the net sessions. Ashish (Nehra) bhai told me that I will play as a batter too and not just as a bowler. So, I focused more on batting. By working on and improving my batting, when I make runs in the match, I automatically get more confidence. It comes from confidence, and when that goes high, the practice and hard work pay off, Rashid told IANS in an exclusive interaction facilitated by Red Bull on Wednesday. The technical work and success in batting have been made possible by someone who is not someone who appears in the headlines. Naeem Amin, who Rashid met during his time at Gujarat Titans, is the man the premier leg-spinner calls first when something feels off. Amin, who also trained India stars Virat Kohli and Hardik Pandya before they were in England, was quick to message Rashid after Tuesdays game was over. He has helped me a lot. To be honest, all my improved batting has been done by Naeem Amin. Not just in batting, but also in bowling. I always talk with him. Last night, when the match was over, he messaged me, saying that I had a lot of fun. But what I enjoyed the most was when you hit a six over mid-off against Arshdeep - that was the best effort for me. To be honest, before we came here, I had done 3-4 sessions with him. We were working on how to play straight, how to hit a straight six, and not hit cross-bat. He was very happy that I hit a straight six. He helped me a lot. My go-to person is Naeem Amin. I go to him and ask him what I did wrong and what I can do better. If Afghanistan's arrival as a side capable of beating anyone has a starting point, Rashid places it squarely at the 2023 ODI World Cup in India - the tournament where the underdog tag stopped being an excuse and started being a weapon. It also has a New Delhi connection they beat the then-reigning champions England and sent their loyal supporters back home in euphoria. Exactly, everything started from here. In the 2023 World Cup, we defeated England, then we defeated Sri Lanka and Pakistan -- we defeated big teams. Australia was also close, but it was an innings Maxwell played and changed the game. In the 2024 World Cup, we defeated New Zealand, then we defeated Australia and reached the semifinal, recalls Rashid. The list has only grown since. But Rashid is wary of a team that celebrates upsets rather than expects results, and he keeps returning to the same word. In the Champions Trophy, we defeated England in Pakistan. It was a great achievement for us in the last 3-4 years. That's when our cricket reached another level. Now, it's a tough challenge for us to maintain consistency. We want to do it again and again -- we don't just do it once, and that's it. That is because when you do it again and again, that's when you show consistency. It's a big challenge for us. It was a tough match for us against South Africa in the T20 World Cup; we played in a double super-over, and we didn't win the match. I think it's a positive thing that we played well and performed well. We will try to do better. We will try to find a way to defeat big teams again and again. When there is pressure, we will control ourselves and focus on our skills. The one subject on which Rashid's fluency briefly deserts him is the T20I captaincy role, which he held till Afghanistan exited this years T20 World Cup at the group stage. When that captaincy was taken from him and given to Ibrahim Zadran, Rashid let out a laugh. Le li (it was taken). I mean, I don't understand. Whatever happens, it will be for the good. We don't know what the future holds for us. For me, it was my destiny to lead Afghanistan to this much. It was the same for Jonathan Trott. It was his destiny. I always wanted to lead the team and do well. But there are some things that you can't control. You have to accept, as a player, that you have to move on and play for the country. I know it's not there, but hopefully, Ibrahim is a good young guy. We all know how skilful he is. Hopefully, he can lead the team and win more matches in Afghanistan. For a cricketer whose career was briefly affected by back surgery after the 2023 ODI World Cup and extensive pain management after that, the most significant scoreline of 2026 is no complaints, no pain, no management plans. To achieve that, red-ball cricket, Rashids favourite format, has been put on the back burner. It's been sabse zabardast (very fantastic). I want every year to be like this one only 2026. I want to perform well and try to do well. So far, it's great in both formats, T20 and ODIs. The biggest thing is that my back supports me a lot. It helps me a lot, and I don't get any complaints from my back. So, I'm so happy about that. That turnaround, he says, owes a great deal to a few days in Austria at Red Bull's High Performance Centre in Salzburg, Australia, where the diagnosis was less about treatment for the back. Yes, it was very important. I was struggling a lot with my back. Then, I went to Red Bull's High Performance Centre in Austria. I wanted to do a full-body check-up to see where I could do better and the areas where my back was having problems. Even after the surgery, I was getting pain little by little. The 2-3 days that I spent there were very big days for me because I did a check-up of my whole body and found out my strengths and weaknesses. I was so impressed with it that I wanted to go again. Inshallah, I will go there for 2-3 weeks for training only. It was a good experience where I clearly got an idea of my body. We did a full-body check-up, and then for half a day, we sat with the physiotherapists and discussed the areas that needed to be improved by showing them on the screen. That really helped me and gave me a clear picture of where I do better. It's simple for me. Apart from the recovery, the nutrition aspect has been super simple for Rashid, whose favourite food is Dal Makhani. It's simple for me. I don't exercise too much, don't do much extra dieting, or eat everything, and I try to keep it simple. I am not strict - like, I don't have a weight machine with me, and I eat too much or too little, and I try to eat only what is good for myself and my health, as if you become rigid, then the guy becomes mentally affected. Sometimes, I feel like I want to eat biryani today and then have it once a week. I mean, too many restrictions are also not fine like no biryani at all. But I try to eat as much healthy food as possible. We all know what is healthy and what is not. You don't ask anyone about that. The more you eat healthy food, the less unhealthy stuff you eat, and your diet automatically goes as per that. I don't focus much on high-protein things. Whatever the body wishes to eat, I do that to give it sukoon (peace). If the body is happy, then you are also happy. Ask him what has changed most in the last 12 months and the answer has nothing to do with cricket. Rashid's son, Azlan, has rewired how quickly he can leave a bad day behind and, going by his own admission, that has had a startling effect on his wicket column. Before he was born, my mind wouldn't get fresh quickly. But now when I see his face or video-call him, my whole body relaxes. He is also a lucky charm for me. Since he came to the ground for the first match in England, I took five wickets. Then, in 3 matches, he came to Ireland, and I took 12 scalps. He is a lucky charm. He woke up during last night's match and watched it when I picked three wickets. He was sleeping in the previous match, and that's why my performance was not good. He is my happiness. He is my lucky charm. It's a different feeling. With a younger group now coming through, Rashid and his contemporaries find themselves in the role of custodians - telling the newcomers not just where Afghanistan cricket is, but what it cost to get here. We do talk to them. But we have put in a lot of effort, practised a lot, and given a lot of qurbani (sacrifices). All of it was done by the senior players, and I think this stage is the result of that. It's not like we got some things for free. We have put in a lot of effort. It's a matter of where we started to where we are now like from starting by playing against small teams to beating big sides. We do talk about it, but how to bring consistency in that and defeat them constantly and always bring in good performances. Home, for this team, is largely an idea sustained across hotel rooms in other countries, including playing away games. Rashid's squad packs it the only way it can - in small, edible, and familiar things. It's difficult to take so many things from Afghanistan with us. We don't spend much time in Afghanistan. But people's love and prayers are always with us, wherever we go. We can't take anything else with us, apart from their love and prayers. But we do carry the most famous dry fruits in Afghanistan to bring that home-like feeling. Like we eat dry fruits and have green tea in Afghanistan. We do the same around it so that we get back that feeling. Hopefully one day we can play an international match in Afghanistan - in Kabul and other cities. It's going to be a dream. New Delhi, meanwhile, is a city he knows well enough to have a favourite haunt he can no longer visit in peace Mazaar, a popular Afghan cuisine serving restaurant in Lajpat Nagar, a place where the diaspora is supremely active, apart from Bhogal in Jangpura. It's very difficult to go to Lajpat Nagar now. Before, it was fun going there no one would recognise us, and we would go to easily eat food and have fun. But it's difficult now, though at the same time, it's good the food comes from there, and we eat in the hotel. But it's still good. For all the records, franchise titles and wickets in every league on planet Earth, Rashid's definition of a career well spent will come down to a single, unclaimed piece of silverware an ICC title. Afghanistan came within touching distance of it in the 2024 Mens T20 World Cup, when they entered the semi-finals. It's very difficult to go to Lajpat Nagar now. Before, it was fun going there no one would recognise us, and we would go to easily eat food and have fun. But it's difficult now, though at the same time, it's good the food comes from there, and we eat in the hotel. But it's still good. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories But the most important thing is that I want Afghanistan to win one World Cup by the time I am there in the team. I think this will be a big achievement for me. I hope that before I retire, I have this in the book that yes, we won the championship or a World Cup, whether it is T20 or ODI, he signed off. Article Source: IANS
WPL 2027 To Begin On January 14, Auction On October 28 In Kochi
WPL Player Auction: The fifth edition of the Womens Premier League (WPL) will be played from January 14 to February 7, 2027, with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announcing the key dates for the upcoming season on Wednesday. The first major deadline on the road to the new campaign will be the player retention deadline on September 28, giving the five franchises an opportunity to decide which members of their existing squads they want to retain. The next stage of squad-building will take place at the WPL Player Auction on October 28. The auction will be held at the Grand Hyatt Kochi, where franchises will seek to fill gaps and finalise their combinations for the fifth season. The 2027 tournament will follow the 2026 edition, in which Royal Challengers Bengaluru claimed their second WPL title by defeating Delhi Capitals in the final. The league continues to feature five franchises, RCB, DC, Mumbai Indians, Gujarat Giants and UP Warriorz, and provides a platform for both established international players and emerging Indian talent. The retention window will be particularly significant as franchises assess their squads ahead of the auction. With the five teams required to build balanced combinations across batting, bowling and all-round options, decisions made in September will shape their approach in Kochi a month later. The 2027 tournament will follow the 2026 edition, in which Royal Challengers Bengaluru claimed their second WPL title by defeating Delhi Capitals in the final. The league continues to feature five franchises, RCB, DC, Mumbai Indians, Gujarat Giants and UP Warriorz, and provides a platform for both established international players and emerging Indian talent. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories With the dates now confirmed, the immediate focus shifts to the franchises and their retention plans. Once those decisions are made by September 28, attention will turn to Kochi, where the October 28 auction will provide the next major step towards assembling the squads for the 2027 season. Article Source: IANS
Former member of Patidar stir held for fake passport
Harikesh Patel, a former member of the Patidar Anamat Andolan Samiti (PAAS), has been arrested by the Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) for allegedly obtaining a second passport using forged documents. Patel had previously surrendered his original passport in connection with an ED money laundering case. He reportedly used the fraudulently obtained passport for international travel.
With Bullet train nearing track tests, Gujarat stations emerge as heritage-driven multimodal hubs
In a delightful online reveal, London chef Jake Dryan showcased his authentic thepla recipe, an exquisite Gujarati flatbread celebrated for its soft texture and distinctive flavor. The culinary community responded with enthusiasm, showering praise on his skill and requesting additional Indian recipes. Thepla's versatility makes it a cherished dish, often paired with a variety of accompaniments that elevate any meal experience.
Check facts before raising fingers: Rahim Rather hits back at LoP over Assembly session
Srinagar, Sep 16: Speaker of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly Abdul Raheem Rather on Wednesday hit back at Leader of Opposition (LoP) Sunil Sharma over his criticism on the duration of the upcoming Autumn session. Addressing media persons during a meeting convened ahead of the upcoming Autumn session of the House, Speaker asked the LoP Sunil Sharma to check facts before raising fingers saying that J&Ks record of Assembly sittings was better than the national average. He said the 10-day session, comprising seven working days, was planned in accordance with the business before the House and there was no purpose in extending it unnecessarily. The Speaker said the Autumn session was traditionally shorter and would deal with government business, including legislative work, besides private members business. It won't serve any purpose to have a long session. We have to keep it as per the business, Rather said. Taking on the Opposition over its criticism of the session's duration, Rather cited figures from different state legislatures and said J&K has an average of 28 Assembly sittings against a national average of 24. Our position is best when we compare our position with other legislatures. J&K is performing better in terms of holding sittings, he said. Rather said the Constitution required that the gap between two sessions should not exceed six months and alleged that some legislatures held sittings largely to fulfil this constitutional requirement. He specifically referred to Assam, governed by the BJP, and said the state had convened a one-day Autumn session. Ask the LoP about Assam which is governed by BJP. Sunil Sharma (our LoP) served as the BJP's election in-charge for the state. He should answer this, Rather added. The Speaker also said that as compared to the sessions, as per the figures, of other states including Gujarat, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab and Goa J&K's Assembly has performed favourably with legislatures elsewhere. He said Gujarat, after its Assembly was adjourned in March, met again in September for three days, while Rajasthan had two sittings, Uttar Pradesh four, Madhya Pradesh five, Punjab six and Goa five. My request to the LoP is to check facts before raising fingers, Rather said. He also referred to the duration of Autumn sessions held under previous governments, saying the J&K Assembly, when the erstwhile state had greater legislative powers, held its 2015 Autumn session from October 3 to 10. In 2017, he said, the Autumn session lasted four days, from July 4 to 8. The present LoP was part of the decision-making process at the time. We are now holding the session for 10 days and opposition (LoP) says we are making a joke of it, Rather said. The Speaker said the length of an Assembly session should be determined by the volume of business and not merely extended to increase the number of days. He also pointed to the expenditure involved in convening the House. Speaker of the Legislative Assembly called upon the media to exercise greater caution and responsibility while reporting the proceedings of the legislature. The media is a respected section of society and Journalists act as an important bridge between the government and the people, he said. Rather said the media had the responsibility of communicating government policies, programmes and performance to the public while honestly conveying people's problems and aspirations to the government as well. On media coverage of the Assembly proceedings, Speaker urged the journalists to prefer quality of legislative proceedings over disruptions and noisy scenes. Prefer quality over noise. Make performance primary so that the legislators should realise that adherence to rules, law and meaningful participation in the House will attract greater media attention than disorderly conduct, he said. He said excessive focus on ruckus could tempt other members, particularly younger legislators, to resort to similar behaviour for attention. Legislators should feel that sensible behaviour in the House will invite more coverage, he added. The Speaker also cautioned journalists to report Assembly proceedings with due care and avoid any reach of privilege. He also assured the media of smooth arrangement saying that efforts would be made to address inconveniences faced by journalists during previous sessions. The Autumn session of the J&K Legislative Assembly is scheduled to commence on September 21, 2026.
The Supreme Court has directed the Gujarat High Court to register a suo motu case. This action aims to identify victims of a 2022 industrial accident at Bharat Rasayan Ltd. Compensation funds are currently held by the apex court registry for disbursement. The National Green Tribunal previously imposed environmental compensation on the PSU. This amount is designated for restoration measures around the affected plant.
Gujarat cyber fraud: Two held for allegedly duping Valsad man of Rs 1.46 crore
The Valsad Cyber Crime Police arrested Bhargav Solanki and Mehul Kachhua following an investigation into the case. Police said Rs 18.70 lakh of the allegedly defrauded money had been credited to Kachhuas bank account
Fake investment firm, WhatsApp groups used to dupe Gujarat man of Rs 1.46 crore; two held
Digital Desk | Valsad, Sep 16 (IANS) Two more persons have been arrested in connection with an alleged cyber fraud in which a Valsad resident in Gujarat was duped of Rs 1.46 crore through a fake investment platform and WhatsApp groups promising high returns from share-market trading, police said on Wednesday. The arrests of Bhargav Solanki and Mehul Kachhua were made by the Valsad Cyber Crime Police following an investigation into the fraud. Police said Rs 18.70 lakh of the allegedly defrauded amount had been credited to Kachhua's bank account. The case was registered at the Valsad Cyber Crime Police Station under Sections 336(2), 336(3), 338, 340(2), 316(2), 319(2), 318(4) and 61(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, and Sections 66(C) and 66(D) of the Information Technology Act, 2000, as amended in 2008. According to the police, the accused allegedly operated WhatsApp groups named B125-Wealthy Vision VIP Circle and 460-Wealthy Vision VIP Circle. The complainant, Khushru Dali Petigara, was allegedly lured with the promise of making higher profits through bulk buying and selling of shares through institutional trading. The accused allegedly created a false identity for a company called WealthyIN Broking Private Limited and induced the complainant to transfer Rs 1,46,75,000 into bank accounts. A trading application allegedly showed profits accruing on the investment. When the complainant attempted to withdraw the purported profits, he was allegedly asked to pay a further 15 per cent commission. He was told that the commission would be deducted from his balance. It was at this stage, police said, that the complainant realised he had been cheated and approached the cybercrime police. The investigation initially led to the arrest of Narendra Mali, whose bank account had allegedly received part of the proceeds. During interrogation, police said, Mali disclosed that he had withdrawn the money from his bank account and handed it over to Bhargav Solanki, Tinkesh Padhiyar and Mehul Kachhua, all associated with Malgarh in Deesa, Banaskantha district. Police said repeated searches were conducted in Deesa (Gujarat) and Rajasthan for the three men, but they could not initially be traced. Investigators subsequently analysed their bank accounts, mobile phone details, the phone records of their relatives, social media activity and information obtained through human sources. The investigation indicated that Solanki and Kachhua had been seen several times in Rajasthan and Malgarh, police said. Local sources were then activated, and investigators received information that the two would return to their homes in Malgarh on September 12 to celebrate Bhadarva Beej. Acting on the information, the cybercrime team apprehended Solanki and Kachhua and initiated legal proceedings against them. Police said Rs 53,97,797 had already been returned to the complainant after the complaint was lodged. The police contacted the 1930 cyber fraud helpline after obtaining details of the complainant's bank accounts and initiated steps to recover the funds. The police advisory accompanying the case urged people to exercise caution while responding to investment offers circulated through WhatsApp, Telegram, Facebook and Instagram or through unknown links. It warned against offers promising daily profit, guaranteed returns, double money and VIP Trading Group memberships. Police also advised people not to download trading or investment applications at the request of unknown persons or share OTPs, UPI PINs, passwords, bank details or trading account information. Investors were advised to verify the SEBI registration and authorisation of companies, brokers and advisers before investing.
Gujarat NEET UG 2026 Round 2 Seat Allotment Result Out - Check Allotment Online at medadmgujarat.org
ACPUGMEC has released the Gujarat NEET UG 2026 Round 2 seat allotment result at medadmgujarat.org. Check how to download the rank-wise and institute-wise allotment PDF.
Low-pressure system to bring extremely heavy rainfall in Gujarat: IMD
A low-pressure system over southwest Rajasthan and adjoining areas is likely to bring extremely heavy rain to Saurashtra-Kutch, while monsoon withdrawal may begin around September 19
Centre to encourage fishers to harness high-value fisheries resources
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS) In a bid to promote deep-sea fishing by encouraging fishers to harness high-value fisheries resources, the government is set to organise a national workshop on promotion of deep-sea fishing and interaction with access pass and letter of authorisation (LoA) holders in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, an official statement said on Wednesday. The deliberations are expected to serve as a significant platform for strengthening Indias deep-sea fishing ecosystem by bringing together policymakers, technical experts, financial institutions, industry stakeholders, cooperatives, and fishers for focused deliberations. The Gujarat event on Thursday will provide a platform to fishers to understand on-ground challenges and gather stakeholder suggestions for further strengthening the sector. The discussions and recommendations emerging from the workshop will help identify practical solutions to on-ground challenges, improve access to technology, skills, finance, and markets, and facilitate greater participation of fishers in deep-sea fishing, the statement added. The event will be attended by Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, and others. The workshop comes at a time when the marine fisheries potential within Indias EEZ is estimated at 58.6 lakh MT, supporting the livelihoods of approximately 50 lakh fishers and contributing significantly to food security, nutrition, employment, income generation and export revenues. India is presently among the leading fisheries and aquaculture producing countries globally and exported seafood valued at around Rs 73,890 crore during FY 2025-26. Most fishing activities are concentrated within 4050 nautical miles of the coast, while deeper waters and areas beyond national jurisdiction offer substantial opportunities for harvesting high-value species, particularly tuna and tuna-like resources. The Department of Fisheries has given special thrust to strengthening fisheries farmer producer organisations (FFPO) and fisheries cooperatives while also focusing on digitisation of the fisheries sector through various initiatives. The workshop will feature focused technical sessions covering the entire deep-sea fishing value chain, from resource potential and vessel modernisation to skill development, financing, processing, value addition and access to export markets.
Nearly 4,400 Ganesh mandaps registered in city, tally set to touch 8k
23 days on, cops yet to crack woman techies murder case
School owner alleges cheating in Bhimpor plot deal
Constable booked for rape after nurses complaint
Thief who spun stories of wifes illness to sell bikes held
16-year-old girl leaves home after parents stop her from attending birthday party
Police to question Google over 500K fake Gmail IDs linked to bomb hoax
Gujarat police will question Google over safeguards after uncovering 513,847 fake Gmail accounts used in a network sending hoax bomb threats
Sitavan Gir Gaushala donates 76 Gir cows to needy women in Gujarat
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Gujarat: GUJCTOC invoked against three members of notorious Babu Kaliya gang in Ahmedabad
Digital Desk | Ahmedabad, Sep 15 (IANS) The Ahmedabad City Police have invoked the Gujarat Control of Terrorism and Organised Crime Act (GUJCTOC) against three alleged members of the Babu Kaliya gang after an investigation into a recent arms case found links to a wider network accused of involvement in offences including attempted murder, illegal arms dealings, narcotics and intimidation. The action follows the registration of a case at Vejalpur police station under Sections 109(1) and 54 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, and Sections 25(1-B) and 27(1) of the Arms Act. During the investigation, police said they found that the accused had allegedly formed an organised gang and were involved in criminal activities in different parts of Ahmedabad. According to the Zone-7 police, examination of the criminal records of the accused showed that about 14 serious offences had been registered against members of the group at Vejalpur, Vatva, Danilimda and the Crime Branch (DCB). These cases relate to alleged illegal possession and sale of firearms, attempts to murder, deadly attacks, narcotics and threats. Police said the accused had continued their activities for about a decade despite preventive action under PASA and the CrPC and conditional bail orders by the court. Following a proposal submitted by the Vejalpur police inspector and approved by the Ahmedabad Police Commissioner Anupam Singh Gahlaut, Sections 3(1)(2), 3(2) and 3(4) of the GUJCTOC Act, 2015, were added to the case. The further investigation is being conducted by the Assistant Commissioner of Police, N-Division, S M Patel. Mujahid Ali alias Babu Kaliya Sakirali Aashiqali Nai, 33, is in judicial custody, while police have obtained two days remand from the court for further investigation. Wasim alias Demo Usman Abdulgafar Shaikh, 26, is also in judicial custody, while 23-year-old Rozankhan alias Shezan Wahidkhan Pathan has been declared wanted. During further questioning, police said Mujahid Ali disclosed his alleged involvement in two earlier murder cases. He was acquitted in a murder case registered at Vejalpur in 2018, while he was named as an accused in a 2023 murder case at Bavla police station in Mehsana district in connection with allegedly supplying an arms weapon. Police said his questioning is continuing to determine whether he was involved in any other offences. The records cited by police show a long list of cases against Mujahid Ali. They include a 2017 DCB case under the Arms Act; several Vejalpur and DCB cases registered between 2022 and 2025 involving the IPC, BNS and Arms Act; a 2025 Danilimda case under Sections 8(C), 20(B) and 29 of the NDPS Act; a 2025 Vatva case involving alleged attempt to murder and offences under the Arms Act; and the 2018 Vejalpur murder case under Sections 302 and 120B of the IPC and the Arms Act. The 2023 Bavla case relates to Section 302 of the IPC and provisions of the Arms Act and the Gujarat Police Act. Wasim is named in three cases listed by the police, including two Vejalpur cases from 2025 and the 2026 case that led to the latest investigation. Rozankhan is also named in three Vejalpur cases, including two registered in 2025 and 2026 and the latest 2026 case. Further investigation is ongoing.
80 per cent of Malayalis benefited from Modi govt: Kerala BJP
Digital Desk | Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 15 (IANS) Claiming that around 80 per cent of Malayalis have benefited from various initiatives of the Narendra Modi government, the BJP on Tuesday announced an extensive month-long Seva Sankalp Abhiyan in Kerala from September 17 to October 17 to mark 25 years of Modis public service. State BJP president Rajeev Chandrasekhar said the campaign would focus on taking the message of service-oriented politics directly to the people. The party plans to reach at least 50 lakh people across Kerala during the month-long programme. BJP state general secretary S. Suresh said the reach of the Modi governments welfare and development initiatives in Kerala was extensive, with around 80 per cent of Malayalis having benefited from one or more of its schemes. He said the scale of the governments outreach could be gauged from schemes covering welfare, banking, digital payments and even Covid vaccination. The BJP will organise programmes at nearly 20,000 booths across the state. Around 2,000 party representatives will conduct ward-level audits to identify beneficiaries of Central government schemes and assess their reach. Special camps will also be held to identify eligible people who have not received scheme benefits and help them access them. The campaign is being organised to mark 25 years since Modi became Gujarat Chief Minister on October 7, 2001. According to the BJP, his tenure in Gujarat demonstrated an approach of turning crises into opportunities and placing development at the centre of governance. The party will also highlight what it describes as Indias major advances in infrastructure and the economy since Modi became Prime Minister in 2014. As part of the campaign, beneficiaries of Central schemes will participate in Vikas Ke Liye Deepam, lighting lamps at their homes to express solidarity with PM Modi. Drawing and speech competitions on Swapna Bharat will be held for school students from September 17 to October 7, while Anganwadi Utsav will be organised from September 25 to October 7. Blood donation and medical camps will be held from September 25 to October 2. The BJPs help desks, launched a year ago, will coordinate the activities. Seva Samarpan Month will be observed officially in the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation, Palakkad and Thrippunithura municipalities and BJP ruled panchayats. On October 7, Vikas Jyothi Yatras will be held from 30 BJP organisational district centres across Kerala, culminating in public meetings attended by party workers and beneficiaries of Central government schemes. Chandrasekhar said the campaign was aimed at conveying the message that public service should be the foundation of politics and sharing with people the journey of Modis 25 years in public life.
Surats 29th Ganesh Mahotsav to Feature Grand Konark Sun Temple-Themed Pandal
Ten-day celebrations to include social service initiatives, with a 76-kg cake to be cut to mark PM Narendra Modis 76th birthday Surat (Gujarat) [India], September 15: Sairam Yuvak Mandal is
NPC West India and IPL Gujarat Championships to Be Held in Surat on November 22, 2026
Participants will get an opportunity to qualify for Sheru Classic India 2026 Surat (Gujarat) [India], September 14: With the objective of creating bigger opportunities and a stronger competitive platform for
Mr. Rahul Jain Honoured with Accountancy Excellence Award 2026
Surat (Gujarat) [India], September 15: Recognising his innovative, student-friendly and result-oriented approach to teaching Accountancy, Mr. Rahul Jain, Founder & Accountancy Educator of Pioneer Commerce Academy, has been honoured with
Gujarat police to query Google over 500,000 fake Gmail IDs linked to bomb hoax
Gujarat police broke up an email network this week that they described as sending inter-state bomb threats and arrested two individuals, uncovering 513,847 Gmail IDs and passwords being used since 2022.
GPSC Interview Schedule 2026 Out - Download Online, Interview Date
GPSC has released the Fifth Phase (Part-2) interview call letter for Advt No. 82/2024-25 (Gujarat Health Service, Class-2 Medical Officer, Insurance Medical Officer, and Tutor posts). Check the interview date of 19 September 2026, roll number list, download steps from gpsc-ojas.gujarat.gov.in, required documents, and preference order rules in this complete guide.
Nitin Nabin to make first MP visit as BJP chief on PM Modi's birthday
Digital Desk | Bhopal, Sep 15 (IANS) BJP President Nitin Nabin will visit Madhya Pradesh on September 17 for the first time after taking charge of the party's top organisational post, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said on Tuesday. His visit coincides with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's birthday and comes at a time when the BJP is focusing on strengthening its organisation in the state ahead of the 2028 Assembly elections. Nitin Nabin ji will be in our state on September 17 on the occasion of the birth anniversary of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chief Minister Yadav said talking to news reporters. The Chief Minister recalled PM Modi's visit to Madhya Pradesh last year, when he performed the 'bhoomi pujan' of the PM MITRA Park. He said the project was aimed at creating opportunities for farmers and the poor and strengthening the state's textile sector. Chief Minister Yadav added that the park would particularly benefit cotton growers and help revive the cotton industry in the state. More than six lakh cotton-producing farmers got an opportunity to benefit from it. There has been an effort to revive the cotton industry, he said. The Chief Minister said the PM MITRA Park was a significant initiative for Madhya Pradesh and part of the development-oriented approach pursued by PM Modi. He also highlighted PM Modi's long association with governance, first as the Gujarat Chief Minister and later as the country's Prime Minister, saying initiatives had covered different sectors. Over the past 25 years, first during his tenure as the Chief Minister of Gujarat and later as the country's Prime Minister, PM Modi has brought benefits across all sectors, Chief Minister Yadav said. Nabin's Madhya Pradesh visit is also significant for the state BJP as the party seeks to maintain its organisational momentum after its strong electoral performance in recent years. The state government led by Chief Minister Mohan Yadav is simultaneously highlighting welfare and development programmes, with the party's organisational machinery preparing for the next Assembly election due in 2028. During his visit, Nabin is expected to interact with Madhya Pradesh BJP leaders and workers.
Growth must go hand in hand with ecology: CM Patel at World Circular Economy Forum
Digital Desk | Gandhinagar, Sep 15 (IANS) Gujarat must pursue industrial growth without compromising its ecological resources, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel said on Tuesday, stressing that development and environmental protection should be treated as complementary priorities rather than competing objectives. Addressing the World Circular Economy Forum (WCEF) 2026 in Gandhinagar, CM Patel said the central challenge was to achieve economic growth while ensuring that natural resources were utilised efficiently and responsibly. Development and environment are not contradictory. We need growth as well as greenery, industry as well as ecology, prosperity as well as sustainability, he said. CM Patel said Gujarat had sought to maintain this balance through initiatives in industrial development, renewable energy, waste and water management and resource efficiency. The WCEF would provide the state an opportunity to present its experience to an international audience while learning from practices developed elsewhere, he said. He pointed to the Somnath Temple as an example of how circular economy principles could be applied in an institutional and religious setting. Flowers, bel patra, milk, water, panchamrit, clothes and other offerings made by devotees are processed rather than simply discarded, he said. The sacred liquid generated during the temples abhishek is scientifically purified and made available as Som-Ganga Jal, while flowers, bel patra and other organic waste, including food waste, are converted into manure. Plastic waste is used to make paver blocks, with women from local Sakhi Mandals trained and involved in the activity, he noted. CM Patel said such practices demonstrated that converting waste into resources could have both economic and environmental dimensions. The Waste to Wealth approach could also contribute to rural livelihoods and give greater momentum to the rural economy, he emphasised. He added that the circular economy could play an important role in strengthening energy security as countries confronted changing global conditions. CM Patel also linked the circular economy to Indias traditional practices of reuse and recycling. These principles had long been part of everyday life and could now be combined with modern technology, policy and industrial systems, he said. The Chief Minister said the four-day forum should move beyond discussion and help generate practical solutions that could be applied across countries. He expressed confidence that the deliberations would contribute to global welfare and help realise the principle of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam through international cooperation on circularity.
Long-pending Kishau Dam Project deal inked; Centre, six states sign MoU
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 15 (IANS) A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the long-pending Kishau Project was signed on Tuesday between the Centre and six states -- Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Delhi, bringing an end to a prolonged dispute over the sharing of the project's financial burden and distribution of its benefits. The agreement was reached at a meeting chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, which was attended by the Chief Ministers of all six participating states -- Uttarakhand's Pushkar Singh Dhami, Himachal Pradesh's Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, Haryana's Nayab Singh Saini, Rajasthan's Bhajanlal Sharma, Uttar Pradesh's Yogi Adityanath and Delhi's Rekha Gupta. Union Minister for Jal Shakti C.R. Patil, Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan, Secretary of the Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation, along with the Chief Secretaries of the participating states, were also present during the meeting. Speaking to reporters after the meeting, Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma expressed his gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership for facilitating what he described as a historic agreement. The people of Rajasthan are very fortunate, because as you know, water scarcity has been a major challenge in Rajasthan. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, continuous agreements are being finalised -- whether it is our ERCP, the Chambal-Kalisindh-Parbati link, the Yamuna water agreement with Haryana, the Narmada agreement among Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Rajasthan, or today's Kishau Dam agreement between Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Delhi, CM Sharma said. The Kishau Project had remained stuck for years due to differences over the financial responsibilities of the participating states, particularly Himachal Pradesh's share in the cost of electricity generation. Under an earlier agreement, Himachal Pradesh was expected to share the cost of power generation from the project with Uttarakhand, while the downstream states were to benefit from the water supplied through the project. The previous BJP government in Himachal Pradesh had agreed to contribute Rs 800 crore as the state's share towards the project. However, the present Congress government opposed the arrangement, citing the state's limited financial resources and its inability to take on the additional financial burden. The prolonged deadlock was eventually resolved in June this year following a high-level meeting chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi. Under the revised arrangement, 90 per cent of the cost of the water component of the project will be borne by the Centre as central assistance, ensuring that Himachal Pradesh does not take any financial burden for the construction of the water component. As per the terms agreed upon by the participating states, Delhi, Rajasthan and Haryana will jointly bear the estimated Rs 2,000 crore cost of the power component on the Himachal Pradesh side. The revised financial arrangement has removed the major point of contention and paved the way for the signing of the MoU. The Kishau Dam is proposed to be constructed on the Tons River, a tributary of the Yamuna, along the border of Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand. Once completed, the project will be among the tallest dams in India and is expected to have significant benefits in terms of hydropower generation, irrigation and drinking water supply. The project is located in Himachal Pradesh's Sirmour district and envisages the construction of a 236-metre-high concrete dam. It is designed to generate hydropower while also creating irrigation potential covering around 97,000 hectares. In addition to its power and irrigation benefits, the project is expected to supply 517 million cubic metres (MCM) of drinking water annually to the participating states. The total estimated cost of the Kishau Project is around Rs 15,000 crore. The signing of the agreement is expected to provide a fresh impetus to the implementation of the long-pending project and strengthen cooperation among the six states and the Centre on water management, hydropower generation and the equitable distribution of the project's benefits.
From Gujarat Chief Minister To PM, Narendra Modi's 25-Year Political Journey
From taking charge as Gujarat Chief Minister in 2001 to leading the country since 2014, PM Narendra Modi is set to complete 25 years in continuous executive office.
Google faces police questioning over 500,000 fake Gmail accounts used for bomb threats
Indian police will question Google regarding safeguards after dismantling a fake Gmail account network. This network sent over 500,000 hoax bomb threats to government offices across India. Authorities arrested two individuals involved in operating this extensive criminal operation since 2022. The investigation began after a bomb threat email targeted the Gujarat government before a summit. Police are examining how the criminals bypassed security measures, including two-factor authentication.
Gujarat Weather: Extremely Heavy Rain Warning For 3 Districts; Ahmedabad, 10 Others On Alert
Gujarat faces heavy rain as the IMD warns of extremely heavy falls in Surendranagar, Rajkot and Morbi. Ahmedabad and several other districts are also on alert, with thunderstorms, lightning and strong winds expected.
Gujarat Weather: Extremely Heavy Rain Warning For Ahmedabad and These 3 Districts
Gujarat faces heavy rain as the IMD warns of extremely heavy falls in Surendranagar, Rajkot and Morbi. Ahmedabad and several other districts are also on alert, with thunderstorms, lightning and strong...
80 per cent drugs in Punjab now coming from BJP-ruled states: Kejriwal
The former Delhi chief minister also claimed that drugs enter India through Mundra Port in Gujarat and said stopping such trafficking was the responsibility of the BJP-led central government
A major fake cancer drug racket has been busted in Karnataka, with investigators alleging that a licensed pharmacist supplied counterfeit medicines and critical-care injections to more than 90 hospitals and clinics in Bengaluru and neighbouring regions. The network allegedly repackaged cheap medicines as expensive imported products and also had links to Maharashtra and Gujarat.
Iconic Glory Awards 2026 Celebrates Talent and Excellence in Surat
Over 50 individuals with exceptional talent honored with awards. Surat (Gujarat) [India], September 14: The Iconic Glory Awards 2026a grand event celebrating talent, achievement, and excellencewas organized at The Privilege
Gujarat Police Reshuffle: DGP G S Malik Transfers 7 PIs, 6 Posted to ATS
Gujarat DGP G S Malik orders transfer of 7 Police Inspectors. Six officers have been posted to ATS, while one PI moves to Ahmedabad Rural.
Rajmata Vijayraj Kumari Mewar passes away; Udaipur mourns end of an era
Digital Desk | Jaipur, Sep 15 (IANS) A pall of grief has descended over Udaipur, Rajasthan, and the wider Mewar region following the death of Rajmata Vijayraj Kumari Mewar, a member of the former Mewar royal family. She passed away late on Monday at the age of 83 after a prolonged illness. Her death has prompted an outpouring of condolences across Udaipur, Mewar and Marwar, with admirers from across India and abroad, social organisations and political leaders paying tribute to her life and legacy. Remembered for her warmth, dignity and commitment to public welfare, Rajmata Vijayraj Kumari made significant contributions to education and social service, particularly in Udaipur. Her passing marks the end of an era for a figure who remained closely associated with the citys cultural and social identity. Rajmata Vijayraj Kumari belonged to one of Indias most distinguished royal lineages. She was born into the former royal family of Kutch in Gujarat and was the younger daughter of Maharaj Fateh Singh of Kutch and granddaughter of the Maharao of Kutch. Following her marriage, she became a member of the former royal family of Mewar and the wife of the late Arvind Singh Mewar. She was also the mother of Dr Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar, a prominent social worker and educationist who represents the present generation of the Mewar family. Throughout her life, Rajmata Vijayraj Kumari balanced her family responsibilities with a deep commitment to preserving Mewars traditions and its longstanding ethos of public service. Her affectionate demeanour, combined with a strong sense of responsibility, earned her respect both within the royal family and among people across Udaipur. Education was among the most enduring aspects of Rajmata Vijayraj Kumaris public life. She received her early education at the Franciscan Convent School in Ooty, an experience that gave her a modern outlook while grounding her in strong values. After settling in Udaipur, she took a keen interest in expanding access to education and supporting initiatives aimed at womens empowerment. Her association with Maharana Mewar Public School (MMPS) became particularly significant. During the 1980s, she played an important role in the institutions development and transformation, helping guide it towards a modern, disciplined and quality-focused educational model. Her contribution to the institution left a lasting impact, with generations of students going on to pursue higher education and professional careers. For those who knew her closely, education was not simply an institution-building exercise for Rajmata Vijayraj Kumari -- it was a means of creating opportunities and shaping the future of young people. Following her death, the royal family and the administration have made arrangements for her final rites in accordance with established traditions. Her funeral procession departed in the morning from Shambhu Niwas Palace in the City Palace complex in Udaipur. A large number of citizens, members of social organisations and dignitaries gathered at the palace to pay their final respects before the procession proceeded to Mahasatiyaji at Ahar, the historic royal cremation ground of the Mewar family. Her last rites are being performed there in accordance with traditional rituals, with a royal guard of honour. The scenes surrounding her final journey reflected the deep connection she had built with the people of Udaipur over the decades. A series of condolence gatherings, known as Tiye ki Baithak, will be held in memory of Rajmata Vijayraj Kumari Mewar. According to official information, the meetings will be held daily from September 16 to September 23, between 2:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m., at Shambhu Niwas Palace in the City Palace complex. Rajmata Vijayraj Kumari Mewars life was shaped by two powerful themes: tradition and service. While she remained a custodian of the heritage and traditions associated with the Mewar family, her work in education and social welfare reflected a forward-looking vision. For Udaipur, her passing is therefore more than the death of a member of a former royal family. It is the loss of a woman who, over several decades, became part of the citys social and cultural fabric.
Sushma Verma Replaces Yastika Bhatia In TKR Squad Ahead Of WCPL Playoffs
Trinbago Knight Riders: India wicketkeeper-batter Sushma Verma has joined Trinbago Knight Riders as a replacement for Yastika Bhatia ahead of the Women's Caribbean Premier League 2026 knockouts. The development comes as Yastika leaves the 2022 champions ahead of the 2026 final as she prepares to lead India A in a three-match one-day series against Australia A at home. The series will begin on Sunday in Mohali. Sushma has been out of the reckoning from the Indian side for quite some time now. Her last international game came in 2021 during an ODI against South Africa women at home. She was in the Indian team for the last time in 2023 for the T20I tri-series in South Africa, which also featured West Indies. However, she did not get a game there and warmed the benches. This is her return to top-flight cricket, as she has also not been playing franchise cricket since 2023, the only time she played the franchise league with Gujarat Giants in the WPL. She was excited to be part of the TKR side ahead of the knockouts. It's special to be part of the WCPL, and I am grateful to the Knight Riders set-up for this opportunity, Sushma said, as quoted by Cricinfo. I feel it is the fruit of the hard work I have put into my T20 game. The wicketkeeper batter has been working on her six-hitting skills. This is her return to top-flight cricket, as she has also not been playing franchise cricket since 2023, the only time she played the franchise league with Gujarat Giants in the WPL. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Meanwhile, TKR have earned a direct entry into the final after finishing on top of the four-team table. Barbados Tridents and Guyana Amazon Warriors will play in the only playoff on Wednesday, ahead of the Thursday final. Article Source: IANS
Gujarat University Result 2026 Out - Direct Link to Check UG
Gujarat University Result 2026 is out for UG & PG Courses. Check the direct link, steps to download your provisional marksheet, and important dates here.
Gujarat Police busts inter-state bomb threat email network with Bangladesh links
According to the Deputy Chief Minister, cyber investigators recovered a database containing more than 5.13 lakh email credentials during the investigation
Delhi-NCR likely to receive light rain; IMD issues thunderstorm alert in 20 states
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 15 (IANS) Residents of Delhi-NCR may experience light rainfall on Tuesday as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast generally cloudy conditions, with isolated spells of very light to light rain likely from the forenoon to the afternoon. IMD also issued thunderstorm and rain alerts in 20 states. The maximum temperature in the national capital is expected to remain between 32 and 34 degrees Celsius, while the minimum temperature is likely to settle between 23 and 25 degrees Celsius. According to the weather department, Delhi-NCR and several other parts of the country are likely to witness fluctuating weather conditions this week, with rain expected on some days, while relatively dry conditions may prevail on others. Although monsoon activity has weakened compared with previous weeks, the IMD has warned of thunderstorms, lightning and rainfall in 20 states. Gusty winds could reach speeds of up to 60 kmph in some areas, prompting authorities to advise residents to exercise caution during periods of adverse weather. The weather warning covers a wide geographical area, including Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Haryana, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Odisha, Karnataka, Telangana, Gujarat and Maharashtra, among other regions. The IMD on Monday said the southwest monsoon is likely to begin withdrawing from the country around September 19, with the retreat expected to commence from west Rajasthan. The normal withdrawal date for the region is September 17, while last year the process began on September 14. The department said the country's cumulative rainfall deficit currently stands at 15 per cent. Several districts, particularly in western, southern and northeastern regions, continue to record deficient rainfall. Despite the expected retreat of the monsoon, several parts of the country are likely to receive additional rainfall during the week. The west and northwest regions, along with parts of the southern peninsula, are expected to witness increased rainfall activity.
Gujarat Police dismantle interstate bomb threat email network linked to Bangladesh
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Executive program on labour law, social security compliance concludes at GNLU
Gandhinagar, Sep 12: The inaugural cohort of the Executive Development Program on Labour Law and Social Security Compliance (EPFO at Core) concluded on Monday at Gujarat National Law University (GNLU) with a valedictory and certificate distribution ceremony. Jointly developed by GNLU and the Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya National Academy of Social Security (PDUNASS), the apex training academy of the Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), the three-month executive programme brought together 60 industry practitioners for rigorous hybrid learning, practical case studies and written assessments. The programme was conceptualised by Kumar Rohit, Additional Central PF Commissioner (HQ) and Director, PDUNASS, to address the persistent gap between classroom theory and practical enterprise compliance. The initiative seeks to foster a cultural shift in corporate governancefrom defensive and reactive compliance to informed and ethical compliance. The vision took institutional shape through sustained collaboration with Prof. (Dr.) S. Shanthakumar, Director, GNLU, whose academic leadership and commitment contributed significantly to establishing a specialised platform for social security education. Dr. Nitin Malik, Registrar, GNLU, provided proactive institutional facilitation and administrative support. A key feature of the programme is its dynamic and evolving curriculum, designed to respond continuously to statutory reforms, technological advancements and changing workplace environments. During the inaugural cycle, the curriculum was updated in real time to incorporate transition mechanisms under the Code on Social Security 2020, the revised EPF, EPS and EDLI scheme frameworks, and operational practices aligned with live EPFO digital portal workflows. Launched on May 29, 2026, the programme commenced on June 5 and featured 23 interactive evening sessions led by 16 senior resource persons, including EPFO policymakers and legal academics. The programme culminated in a four-day campus immersion at GNLU from September 9 to 12, featuring practical compliance case studies and formal written evaluations. The valedictory ceremony was chaired by Chief Guest Dr. Justice K. J. Thakar, Former Judge of the High Courts of Gujarat and Allahabad and Chairperson of Gujarat State Human Rights Commission. Highlighting the constitutional and human dimensions of social welfare, Justice Thakar observed that provident fund legislation constitutes a foundational safety net for Indias workforce. Drawing upon his extensive judicial experience, he commended the joint institutional initiative and congratulated Kumar Rohit for identifying an important systemic need and translating it into an impactful executive education programme. Addressing the participants, Kumar Rohit said: This initiative is designed to drive a lasting cultural paradigm shift in enterprise governancetransitioning from defensive, checklist compliance to informed, ethical compliance. When compliance is executed with accuracy at the source, returns are clean, administrative friction dissolves, and social security entitlements reach the worker swiftly and with dignity. As the inaugural cohort, you carry the responsibility of being practitioners and ambassadors of this standard across Indias industrial landscape. Kumar Rohit expressed his gratitude to Prof. (Dr.) S. Shanthakumar for his vision and academic leadership; Dr. Nitin Malik for institutional facilitation; and Prof. (Dr.) Girish R., Head, Academic Affairs, GNLU, Dr. Asha Verma, Assistant Professor of Law and Dr. Hardik H. Parikh, Assistant Professor of Law and Programme Coordinator, for curating, coordinating and steering the programme, with sustained coordination support from Sudhanshi Sikarwar, Teaching and Research Associate (Law), GNLU. He placed on record his appreciation for the guidance and support extended by the Advisory Board of the Executive Development Programme, comprising Amit Vashisht, Additional Central Provident Fund Commissioner, and Regional Provident Fund Commissioners-I Uttam Prakash, Manoranjan Kumar, Prashant Sharma, Sanjay Kumar Rai and Ram Anand. The ceremony was attended by senior officers, including Sudeepta Ghosh, Additional CPFC (Gujarat), and Manoranjan Kumar, RPFC-I, PDUNASS. Dr. Hardik Parikh presented the programme report, outlining its pedagogical outcomes and participant performance. In view of the strong nationwide response to the inaugural programme, PDUNASS and GNLU announced that admissions for the second batch will open shortly.
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80pc drugs coming from Pakistan eliminated, says Punjab CM
Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Sep 14 (IANS) Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said on Monday that while the Aam Aadmi Party-led state government is taking decisive action against gangsters and the drug menace, the Opposition is resorting to vulture politics by using every unfortunate incident to stay in the media spotlight instead of presenting a vision for the state. He added that 10 gangsters have been brought back to Punjab from abroad since January and nearly 80 per cent of the drugs coming from Pakistan have been eliminated following the state government's crackdown. The Chief Minister affirmed the state government will now tighten the noose on the supply coming from Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan, while taking direct aim at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over the drug route and saying if the BJP takes care of the Mundra Port in Gujarat, the drug menace in Punjab will be almost eliminated. He also said the Congress and the Akali Dal, who urtured gangsters, have no right to speak on law and order, and called upon all three opposition parties to stop their dirty politics and present their vision for Punjab before the people. Calling out Opposition's vulture politics at a press meet, CM Mann noted, When you have no issue, you start feeding on every unfortunate incident. This is not politics of public service, this is 'vulture politics'. Punjab deserves better than this cheap politics. The Chief Minister said that instead of appreciating the Punjab government's sustained battle against drugs, gangsters and organised crime, the Opposition is deliberately trying to create fear and defame Punjab for narrow political gains. Punjab is not merely a border state but the gateway to the country and a gem of India. Any attempt to portray the entire state through the prism of isolated incidents is a deliberate attempt to malign Punjab and its people. CM Mann said his government had adopted a comprehensive roadmap to dismantle the nexus of drugs, gangsters and organised crime. Our (AAP government's) fight is not limited to making arrests. We are identifying networks, intercepting consignments, choking financial channels and bringing the perpetrators to justice. Punjab Police is working day and night and we have not allowed criminals to dictate the agenda of the state. Those involved in drugs and gang-related activities are being pursued relentlessly, irrespective of their political connections or influence, the Chief Minister added. Taking on the BJP over the issue of drug smuggling, CM Mann said that desperate attempts are being made to smuggle drugs into Punjab from across the 532-km border. The consignments being pushed into Punjab may be in small packets, but the BJP, especially the Union Home Minister (Amit Shah), should answer why tons of such consignments are available in BJP-ruled states. The Chief Minister said that Punjab Police have recovered a huge consignment of such drugs from the Mundra Port, which is in the native state of the Union Home Minister. The Union Home Minister (Amit Shah) is not able to check drugs in his own state and is planning to undertake an anti-drug yatra in Punjab, CM Mann added.
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Railway minister to virtually launch various projects in Gujarat, dedicate to nation 4 GCTs
He will dedicate four Gati Shakti Cargo Terminals (GCT), at Bhimasar (Kutch), Devaliya (Junagadh), Chandisar (Banaskantha) and Shivlakha (Kutch), to the nation and also lay the foundation stone for the GCT at Linch in Mehsana
From Varanasi to Vadnagar, BJYM plans 21-Day youth 'seva yatra' across 10 states
Digital Desk | Ahmedabad, Sep 14 (IANS) More than 1,000 young volunteers from across the country will take part in a 21-day Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM) Seva Yatra connecting Prime Minister Narendra Modis childhood home town of Vadnagar in Gujarat with his parliamentary constituency Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh, organisers said on Monday. The Varanasi to Vadnagar Seva Yatra will begin on September 17 and continue until October 7, with participants travelling simultaneously in two directions from Vadnagar to Varanasi and from Varanasi to Vadnagar. The campaign is being organised to mark and draw inspiration from 25 years of PM Modis public life and his emphasis on public service and nation-building. BJYM national president and Vadodara Lok Sabha MP Hemang Joshi said the programme would not be limited to a motorcycle journey, but would seek to involve young people in community service activities along the routes. Prime Minister Narendra Modis 25 years of public life represent an inspiring journey of service, dedication and putting the nation first for the youth of India. This Seva Yatra from Varanasi to Vadnagar is an effort to transform that philosophy of life into a resolve of the nations youth, Joshi said. Our objective is to ensure that the youth of India are not merely spectators of change, but active participants in nation-building, he added. The participants, or Seva Yatris, will come from several parts of the country, including Tamil Nadu, Assam, West Bengal, Jammu and Kashmir, Gujarat, Bihar and the Northeast. The organisers said the participation of young people from different regions, languages and cultures was intended to reinforce the spirit of Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat. The Yatra will cover 20 routes named after sacred Indian rivers and pass through 10 states, 193 districts, 773 tehsils and 1,159 villages. At each halt, the participants will undertake service-oriented activities. Nearly 25 types of initiatives have been planned, including tree plantation and the creation of Seva Vatikas, cleanliness drives, Nasha Mukt Bharat and TB Mukt Bharat campaigns, water conservation and awareness programmes for a plastic-free India. The programme will also include the honouring of saints and seers and felicitations for sanitation workers. Joshi said the organisers would avoid traditional receptions for the participants and instead focus on cleanliness and community service. Under the Swachhta Se Swagat initiative, local BJYM workers will conduct cleanliness drives at each destination two days before the Seva Yatris arrive, he added. The Yatra will also establish a symbolic connection between Vadnagar and Varanasi through river water. Participants travelling from Vadnagar to Varanasi will carry sacred water from rivers in Gujarat for Jalabhishek at Kashi Vishwanath Dham. Those travelling in the opposite direction will carry sacred water from rivers in Uttar Pradesh for Jalabhishek at Shri Hatkeshwar Mahadev Temple in Vadnagar. Joshi said rivers were central to Indias civilisation, culture and faith and that using river water as a symbol of the Yatra was intended to represent cultural unity and a shared commitment to service. Nation-building is not the responsibility of the government alone. It is the responsibility of every citizen, and particularly of the youth. Inspired by PM Modi, we want every young Indian to make seva a part of their life in their respective communities and contribute to the building of a Viksit Bharat, he asserted. The Yatra will therefore seek to link Vadnagar, associated with PM Modis childhood and formative years, with Varanasi, where he has represented the constituency in the Lok Sabha and continued his public life.
UCC debate intensifies after HM Amit Shahs 2029 implementation push (Lead)
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 14 (IANS) The debate over the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) intensified on Monday, a day after Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced that it would be implemented in all 21 states governed by the BJP-led NDA before 2029, with BJP leaders and the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) backing the move while some NDA partners and Muslim organisations called for wider consultations. BJP leaders strongly endorsed Shah's announcement, arguing that a common set of laws was necessary for national unity and social reform. BJP MP Naresh Bansal said Uttarakhand, his home state and the first in the country to enact a UCC law, had shown the way for other states. He described the legislation as necessary for the country and said it would help safeguard demographic balance. BJP West Bengal President Samik Bhattacharya said the party had consistently supported a UCC and asserted that there should be one law in one country. State Minister Dilip Ghosh also backed implementation, saying the process should begin in Bengal and subsequently extend to other states. BJP leader Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said Shah's announcement was in line with Article 44 of the Constitution, which directs the state to endeavour towards securing a Uniform Civil Code for citizens. Bihar Minister Ram Kripal Yadav also welcomed the move, saying the UCC should be implemented in BJP-ruled states before 2029. The VHP welcomed Shah's announcement, with spokesperson Vinod Bansal saying implementation would be a milestone for women's and children's rights by addressing gender inequality and discrimination. He also appealed to non-BJP-ruled states to initiate the process. However, the announcement has also exposed differing views within the NDA. Union Minister and Lok Janshakti Party-Ram Vilas leader Chirag Paswan called for the proposed UCC draft to first be made public and sought extensive consultations, pointing to India's diverse customs, traditions and constitutional protections for tribal communities and special-category regions. Meanwhile, opposition-ruled Jharkhand Minister Sanjay Prasad Yadav too adopted a cautious approach, saying the state government would examine all aspects and there was no need to rush to conclusions. Opposition to the UCC also emerged from Muslim organisations. The All India Muslim Personal Law Board opposed the proposed legislation, with Bhopal Shahar Qazi Mushtaq Ali Nadvi questioning its necessity in view of constitutional guarantees on religious freedom and minority rights. He appealed to people to participate in a September 17 protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi. Madhya Pradesh Congress chief Jitu Patwari criticised the BJP, alleging that the UCC was being used to divert attention from economic and social issues. The UCC seeks to establish a common framework governing personal matters such as marriage, divorce, inheritance and adoption irrespective of religious affiliation. Bills have been passed in Uttarakhand, Gujarat, Assam, and Madhya Pradesh, though the law is currently in force only in Uttarakhand.
Hindu shop refuses to give Ganesh Chaturthi donation, attacked
Gujarat: A dispute over donations for Ganpati Chaturthi celebrations turned violent in Gujarats Vadodara after a group of young men vandalised a shop when its owner refused to pay as a donation. The incident occured in Chokhandi area at a store called Rajasthan Kulfi Store. The men demanded Rs 21,000 as a contribution from the Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Tejashwi Yadav targets Centre over Bihar floods, alleges discrimination in relief
Digital Desk | Patna, Sep 14 (IANS) Floodwaters from the Ganga and several other rivers have inundated low-lying areas across Bihar, affecting lakhs of people and intensifying demands for greater government assistance. While relief and rescue operations are underway in several parts of the state, the situation has also triggered a fresh political confrontation between the opposition and the NDA governments at the Centre and in Bihar. Leader of the Opposition Tejashwi Yadav has sharply criticised the Central Government over what he described as its alleged failure to provide adequate assistance to flood-hit Bihar. In a post on X, Yadav compared the Centres response to rainfall and disasters in Gujarat with its response to the ongoing flood situation in Bihar. Yadav alleged that even limited rainfall in Gujarat had prompted an immediate response from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, including coordination with the state government and the deployment of the Air Force and National Disaster Response Force (NDRF). He also referred to an earlier flood situation in Gujarat, claiming that the Prime Minister had conducted an aerial survey, announced a Rs 500-crore package and deployed the Army, Air Force and NDRF for relief and rescue operations. He further claimed that the families of victims were provided Rs 2 lakh in assistance. Comparing this with the situation in Bihar, Yadav alleged that more than 50 people had died, thousands of cattle were missing, losses had run into thousands of crores, and around 45 lakh people had been affected. Now look at Bihar: over 50 people have died due to floods, thousands of cattle are missing, losses run into thousands of crores, and 45 lakh people are affected; yet, let alone providing aid, neither the Prime Minister nor the Home Minister has uttered a single word, Yadav said. Neither Modi nor Shah had spoken to Bihars Chief Minister over the phone to discuss the flood situation, he further alleged. Yadav questioned what he described as a disparity in the Centres response to Gujarat and Bihar. Why is there such discrimination against our Bihar? he asked, alleging that the Central Government responds rapidly to disasters in Gujarat but remains inactive when large numbers of people are affected by floods in Bihar. Yadav also raised the issue of compensation for deaths caused by lightning strikes. He claimed that hundreds of people die from lightning strikes in Bihar every year, but that lightning has not been included in the list of national disasters, leaving victims without Central compensation. He contrasted this with the assistance he said was provided for rain-related deaths in Gujarat. The RJD leader also criticised Bihars BJP and NDA leaders, particularly the states MPs and Union ministers, for what he described as their silence over the flood crisis. Yadav recalled that former Bihar chief ministers Lalu Prasad Yadav and Nitish Kumar had, despite their political differences, previously joined hands to raise issues concerning Bihars rights during times of crisis. Now, however, the 30 MPs and seven Union Ministers are all mute, deaf, and blind; they cannot even speak up for their own rights, he alleged. Yadav said the opposition had been raising the issue since the beginning of the crisis and had also written to the Prime Minister seeking assistance for the flood-hit state. If a package is received from the Centre, it goes to the governmenttell me, what personal gain is there for me in this? he asked, arguing that his demand for Central assistance was motivated by concern for Bihar rather than political interests. Yadav further accused BJP leaders of believing that people in Bihar could be placated with short-term assistance immediately before elections. He alleged that BJP leaders were effectively saying that people could be left without adequate attention for most of the term and then offered food grains and cash shortly before elections. Expressing concern over the scale of the floods, Yadav said it was deeply shameful that millions of people had been affected while, according to him, there was no adequate assistance or assurance of additional support from the Centre. Just thinkwhy is this the case? Setting politics aside, I ask: why? Yadav said, alleging that Bihar was being treated unfairly despite its contribution to the nation.
Digital Desk | Gandhinagar, Sep 14 (IANS) Gujarat Police arrested two men in Bihar and Jharkhand in connection with an inter-state network allegedly involved in sending bomb threat e-mails, including a message threatening to blow up the Gujarat Secretariat and other high-profile institutions, officials said on Monday. It threatened to blow up the office of the Gujarat Chief Minister, the Gujarat Legislative Assembly, the Prime Minister, the Union Home Minister and BRICS countries. The Cyber Centre of Excellence (CCoE) said its investigation into the threat e-mail sent on September 10 led to the arrest of Roshan Kumar Rajendra Kumar Bhumihar from Bhagalpur in Bihar and alleged main accused Gulshan Kumar Kaushal Singh from Deoghar in Jharkhand. The investigation also uncovered a list containing 5,13,847 unique e-mail IDs and passwords, which police suspect was intended for use in sending further threatening e-mails and carrying out cyber crimes and other illegal activities. The threat e-mail was received at 9:47 a.m. on September 10 on the official e-mail ID of Gujarats Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Department. It threatened to blow up the office of the Gujarat Chief Minister, the Gujarat Legislative Assembly, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and countries that supported India during the recent BRICS Summit. The message was sent from the e-mail address: 'jondmoragn52627@gmail.com'. According to the CCoE, a technical team analysed the threatening e-mail and traced its digital trail to Bhagalpur. Acting on the findings, police arrested Roshan Kumar Rajendra Kumar Bhumihar there. During his interrogation, he allegedly told investigators that the e-mail ID had been provided to him by Gulshan Kumar Kaushal Singh. The information led to a coordinated operation involving technical surveillance and field teams, following which Singh was arrested from Deoghar, police said. Investigators subsequently recovered a list containing 5,13,847 unique e-mail IDs along with their passwords from the accused. Police said the accounts had allegedly been created for sending threatening e-mails to government offices, schools and colleges and courts, besides being used for cyber crimes and other illegal activities. The investigation has also revealed an alleged Bangladesh connection to the network. Police said the accused were receiving financial support from co-accused persons based in Bangladesh and that the e-mail ID list had also been sent to co-accused persons there. Investigators have further found that crypto wallets were being used in connection with the financial transactions, the CCoE said. The police said the accused used sophisticated methods to create e-mail accounts and bypass authentication processes. The investigation into the e-mail IDs, including their intended use and possible links to other threatening messages or cybercrimes, is continuing. The operation was carried out simultaneously across three states, with the CCoE receiving assistance from Gandhinagar Police in Gujarat, Bhagalpur Police in Bihar and Deoghar Police in Jharkhand, officials added. Police have advised people who receive threatening e-mails not to panic and to immediately inform their local police or call the '1930' cybercrime helpline. They have also advised recipients not to delete, forward or circulate threatening e-mails, screenshots or unverified information on social media, and not to communicate with the sender. The investigation into the network and the large database of e-mail credentials remains underway.
Fresh UCC debate in MP as Muslim leaders oppose Bill, appeal for Delhi protest on Sep 17
Digital Desk | Bhopal, Sep 14 (IANS) A fresh debate over the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) has begun in Madhya Pradesh, with Muslim leaders opposing the proposed common personal law framework and appealing to the community to participate in a September 17 protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi. It has been nearly two months after the Madhya Pradesh Assembly passed the UCC Bill on July 21. The legislation has been sent to the President for assent and is yet to come into force in the state. Members of the All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) held a meeting at its Khanugaon campus in Bhopal on Monday to discuss the UCC. After the meeting, Bhopal City Qazi Mushtaq Ali Nadvi and Congress leader Arif Masood, an executive committee member of the AIMPLB, addressed a press conference and opposed the proposed law. Nadvi said the Muslim community did not accept the UCC and questioned its necessity in view of constitutional guarantees on religious freedom and minority rights. The Constitution guarantees religious freedom and the rights of minorities, so the necessity and impact of the UCC need to be seriously considered, the Bhopal City Qazi said. He also referred to a 1972 speech by former RSS Chief late M S Golwalkar, claiming that Golwalkar had said a civil code was not essential for national unity. Nadvi said matters related to Muslim personal law should be addressed by members of the community and those having knowledge of it. He also rejected arguments that Muslim personal law was inadequate on women's rights, saying Islam had granted women rights as mothers, daughters and wives, including rights in property. He appealed to the Muslims and secular citizens to join the September 17 programme at Jantar Mantar, saying the community would follow further directions issued by the AIMPLB. Masood said the Board had taken its position after consultations with people and organisations across the country. Five members associated with the Board in Madhya Pradesh deliberated on the issue and, with the Board's approval, we are appealing to people of the state to join the movement at Jantar Mantar on September 17, the Congress leader told IANS. The issue has acquired greater political significance after Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Sunday that the UCC would be introduced in all 21 states and Union Territories governed by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led NDA before the 2029 Lok Sabha elections. The UCC Bills have already been passed in Uttarakhand, Gujarat, Assam and Madhya Pradesh, though the law is currently in force only in Uttarakhand. Gujarat, Assam and Madhya Pradesh are awaiting the President's assent and subsequent notification. Madhya Pradesh Congress President Jitu Patwari also criticised the BJP over the UCC, alleging that the issue was being used to divert public attention from pressing economic and social concerns. UCC is a tool in the hands of the BJP to mislead the country and spread hatred, Patwari told IANS.
Over 70 passports under scanner, MP STF widens fake passport probe
Digital Desk | Bhopal, Sep 14 (IANS) The Madhya Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) has widened its probe into a suspected fake passport racket, with more than 70 passports under scrutiny and four persons arrested so far. The investigation has spread to Bhopal, Gwalior, Betul, Chhindwara and Pandhurna, where investigators are examining passport applications, addresses and documents allegedly used to obtain the travel documents. STF Deputy Inspector General Rahul Lodha on Monday told IANS that the agency was also examining a passport of an accused arrested in Nagpur, which was found to have been issued in Gujarat. So far, a total of 70 passports are under investigation in connection with the fake passport case. We have also included another passport of an accused arrested from Nagpur, which was found to have been issued in Gujarat. The investigation is still underway, Lodha said. The four arrested accused are from the Northeast, including Assam, and their identities and other details are being verified, he said. The investigation has revealed that several passport applications were allegedly made using the same or suspicious addresses, raising the possibility of an organised network. In Madhya Pradesh, fake passports have been issued from four to five districts. In Gwalior, 17 passports were fraudulently applied for from the same location in Semariya Tal area of Dabra. In Bhopal, 40 passports were issued using an address in Anna Nagar, Lodha said. The STF is examining the Bhopal cases in which 40 passports were allegedly issued using the address of a math in Anna Nagar under the Govindpura police station area. Investigators are verifying the documents and addresses submitted with the applications to establish how the passports were obtained and whether local facilitators or agents were involved. The STF is also examining the suspected inter-state links of the network and checking whether the passports under scrutiny are connected. The officer also shared that further action, including arrests, would follow if the ongoing investigation establishes the involvement of more persons or uncovers additional fraudulent passport applications. The probe is being extended to other locations to determine the full extent of the suspected racket, he added.
Gujarat: Ahmedabad logs 768.29 mm rainfall, civic body sets up 24-hour control rooms across zones
Digital Desk | Ahmedabad, Sep 14 (IAMS) The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has activated round-the-clock control rooms across all seven municipal zones to respond to rain-related emergencies, as the city recorded 768.29 mm (30.25 inches) of rainfall up to 1 p.m. on Monday, according to an AMC rainfall report. The special 'Monsoon-2026 control-room' network has been put in place to provide immediate assistance in cases of waterlogging, fallen trees, drainage problems, fire emergencies and other civic issues. The arrangement has been established under the supervision of Ahmedabad Mayor Hitesh Barot and Municipal Commissioner Banchhanidhi Pani, with telephone and WhatsApp numbers issued for residents to report emergencies and seek assistance. The main AMC monsoon control room is operating at Sanskar Kendra in Paldi. In the Central Zone, the zonal control room is at Sardar Patel Bhavan in Danapith. For the West Zone, the zonal control room at Ramanbhai Patel Bhavan in Usmanpura. In the North West Zone, the zonal control room is at Rajmata Scindia Bhavan in Bodakdev. The South West Zone control room at the late Tushar Deshmukh Bhavan near Karnavati Club on SG Highway. In the East Zone, the zonal control room is at Shri Harubhai Mehta Bhavan in Viratnagar, while the Odhav Control Room at the Odhav Muster Station can be reached. The North Zone control room at Shri Rajiv Gandhi Bhavan is in Memco. Separate control rooms operated by the gardens department have also been kept active to deal with incidents involving trees and other conditions in gardens and surrounding areas during the monsoon. Other emergency services have also been linked to the control-room arrangement. The fire brigade control room near Tagore Hall in Paldi can be contacted on 101, 102, 079-22148465, 079-22148466, 079-22148467 and 079-22148468. The STP control room at the Riverfront Drainage Pumping Station is available on 9726415808, while the SRFDCL control room at Riverfront House can be reached on 079-26580430. The rainfall report issued by the AMC Monsoon Main Control Room at Paldi said that, as of 1 p.m. on September 14, the city had recorded 768.29 mm of rainfall. At Vasna Barrage, seven of the total gates had been opened: gates 25, 26 and 27 to a height of three feet, and gates 21, 22, 23 and 24 to two feet. The report recorded the barrage level at 127.50 feet. The report also recorded the status of two underpasses. At Mithakhali, pumping operations for the removal of rainwater were continuing. The LC-25-Makarba underpass was shown as having been closed at 11:43 a.m. and reopened at 11:45 a.m., after which it was operating normally. Between 6 p.m. on September 13 and noon on September 14, AMC's online complaint system recorded 11 incidents involving fallen trees. All 11 were listed for disposal. There were also 25 complaints concerning rainwater accumulation, of which two had been disposed of and 23 remained under action at the time of the report. To deal with waterlogging in low-lying areas, AMC said 92 Varun pumps had been deployed across the city. The deployment included 34 Varun pumps and 58 fighter pumps. The zone-wise figures listed 12 pumps in the North Zone, 12 in the South Zone, 12 in the East Zone, eight in the West Zone, two in the Central Zone, 24 in the North West Zone and 11 in the South West Zone, with the detailed equipment table accounting for the overall deployment. The civic body also reported the deployment of manpower and machinery across its zones, including 203 personnel in desilting teams, 426 labourers, 49 tractors and other machinery and pump resources. The equipment listed included tractors, trollies, fighter pumps, Mazda pumps and Varun pumps. For drainage and rainwater disposal, 43 storm-water pumping stations, 79 drainage pumping stations and 90 sumps were listed as operational across the zones. The South Zone accounted for 16 storm-water pumping stations, 20 drainage pumping stations and 46 sumps, while the East Zone had 12, 15 and 29 respectively. The North Zone had 10 storm-water pumping stations, 14 drainage pumping stations and eight sumps; the Central Zone had nine drainage pumping stations and two sumps; the West Zone had one storm-water and eight drainage pumping stations; the North West Zone had three and four respectively, along with four sumps; and the South West Zone had one storm-water and five drainage pumping stations and one sump. The SRFDCL area had four drainage pumping stations. Across the city, the report listed 28 underpasses, of which one was closed because of rainwater accumulation and 27 were open to traffic. Pump-based rainwater disposal arrangements were available at 27 of them. A total of 81 pumps and 61 cameras had been installed at underpasses. In the West Zone, which has 17 underpasses, one was reported closed, while 49 pumps had been installed there. The AMC said 42 storm-water pumping stations were operating under its SCADA system. Between midnight on September 13 and midnight on September 14, these stations disposed of 386.70 million litres per day (MLD) of rainwater. In addition, the report said 725.56 MLD of rainwater, over and above sewage flow, had been disposed of through sewage pumping stations. The Ahmedabad Municipal Transport Service had 942 buses in operation, including 306 buses on 14 routes for the convenience of residents. Sixteen buses were also made available for services to the airport. The Health department has also undertaken preventive and relief measures in response to the heavy rain and monsoon conditions, with the stated objective of protecting public health and controlling water-borne and vector-borne diseases. On September 12, around 1,269 chlorine tests were conducted to check water quality in different zones, while 15,166 chlorine tablets were distributed the same day. A total of 158 outpatient department consultations were recorded on September 13. AMC said rainwater drainage networks around several lakes had contributed to the lakes filling up. It further reported that 42 storm-water pumping stations, together with 84 sumps in low-lying areas, were operating with a total of 245 pumps for rainwater disposal. Another 261 pumps at 79 drainage pumping stations were being used for drainage and rainwater disposal. The civic body said that heavy-duty vehicle-mounted dewatering pumps, including Varun pumps, as well as vehicle- or trailer-mounted Mazda pumps and trolley-mounted pumps, had been kept ready with technically experienced staff for immediate deployment in low-lying areas. An Emergency Response Team has also been activated in every AMC ward. During periods of heavy rain, engineering teams are being deployed at identified waterlogging points to drain accumulated rainwater through catch pits, drains and machine holes. AMC's storm-water pumping stations are connected to its SCADA system through the internet, allowing their operation and rainwater disposal to be monitored continuously online from the main monsoon control room at Paldi. Cameras at city underpasses have similarly been connected through internet connectivity so that they can be monitored from the main control room. The civic body said that high-capacity pumps had been installed at all underpasses and experienced staff equipped with walkie-talkies had been assigned there. AMC has appealed to residents to contact the control room of their respective zone in the event of an emergency, waterlogging, a fallen tree, a sewerage or drainage problem or another civic-service issue during the monsoon, and to cooperate with the civic authorities in responding to such situations.
Bhupender Yadav reviews Great Indian Bustard conservation work in Gujarats Kachchh
Digital Desk | Kachchh/New Delhi, Sep 14 (IANS) Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav on Monday reviewed conservation and habitat-management efforts of the Gujarat Forest Department and the Wildlife Institute of India at the Great Indian Bustard (GIB) habitat at Naliya in the Kachchh district. In a message on X, Yadav said, During my visit to the Great Indian Bustard Habitat in Naliya, Kutch, I interacted with representatives of the Jat Sumra and Darbar communities in 'Khatala Sabha' to garner their support in the conservation efforts of the Great Indian Bustard. Under the leadership of PM Shri @narendramodi ji, India has been laying emphasis on community-led stewardship for environmental protection and species conservation. The local pastoralist and agricultural groups in Kutch are key to ensuring the success of GIB conservation, he said. The minister also inaugurated the Soft Release Centre for the Great Indian Bustard at the facility and interacted with officials, said an official statement. He was briefed on the significant on-ground progress achieved in the GIB landscape. It included restoration of around 11 sq. km. of grassland infested with the invasive Prosopis juliflora; raising of 30 km of predator-proof fencing covering 15 sq. km; the pioneering 'jump-start' intervention in which infertile eggs laid by wild GIB females were replaced with viable eggs from the conservation breeding programme. Yadav was informed that the resulting chick from the second such attempt has survived beyond the critical first three months in the wild a landmark result for the species' recovery in Gujarat. He also flagged off 33 new patrolling and rescue vehicles for forest and wildlife conservation efforts. These vehicles would be utilised across various divisions under the Kachchh Forest Circle for forest protection, forest development, wildlife protection, field patrolling, monitoring and quick-response activities. The Minister later visited the Hariyalu Gram plantation in Sayara and was briefed on the Sayara Van Kavach initiative and an associated bee-keeping unit. He planted a sapling at the site, inaugurated the Sayara Van Kavach and witnessed the exchange of a Memorandum of Understanding with the Deendayal Port Authority for plantation activities.
Gujarat: Soft Release Centre for Great Indian Bustard inaugurated in Naliya in Kutch district
The Soft Release Centre is equipped with infrastructure to support the conservation, monitoring and gradual adaptation of GIBs to the natural environment
An Indian emissions trading scheme developed in Gujarat is now being explored internationally. This market-based approach encourages industries to reduce pollution through economic incentives. The successful pilot in Surat demonstrated significant emission reductions and cost savings for factories. This innovative model is now being considered for adoption in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The program's success has also generated renewed interest among other Indian states.
Gujarat to Host First World Circular Economy Forum in South Asia
The inaugural World Circular Economy Forum in Gandhinagar will gather over 2,000 stakeholders from 65 countries to discuss sustainability. Gujarat to Host First World Circular Economy Forum in South Asia
Gujarat Police seize liquor worth over Rs 22 lakh in three raids, 11 held
Digital Desk | Gandhinagar, Sep 14 (IANS) The Gujarat Police State Monitoring Cell (SMC) seized Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) worth more than Rs 22 lakh in three separate raids in Amreli, Aravalli and Valsad districts, arresting 11 people and naming 16 others as wanted accused, police said on Monday. In the latest raid, conducted within the limits of Valsad district's Pardi police station, the SMC seized liquor and beer worth Rs 3,21,937, along with two vehicles, two mobile phones, and other material, taking the total value of the seized items to Rs 3,71,937. The raid was carried out by a team led by SMC Police Sub-Inspector J.S. Rajput from Kikerla village in Daman and Udvada railway station and National Highway 48 in Pardi taluka. Police said around 25 boxes containing Indian-made liquor and beer, comprising 1,514 bottles, were seized during the operation. Eight people were arrested, and seven others were declared wanted. A case was registered at Pardi police station under Sections 65(A)(E), 81, 83, 98(2) and 116(B) of the Prohibition Act. Among those arrested were Harshad Halpati, a resident of Jalalpor in Navsari district, and Kamlesh Patel, a resident of Rentlav in Pardi. Police also arrested six women who were allegedly found with the liquor consignment. The seven wanted accused include Shailesh alias Shaiyla Vankad Patel of Nani Daman and Bhavesh alias Bhavlo Kalio of Pardi. Police said five others, including those allegedly involved in transporting liquor in rickshaws, were also wanted. In Amreli district, the SMC raided a water sump building in the farm area of Khumbhala village under Babra taluka on September 12 and seized around 70 boxes of Indian-made liquor and beer containing 3,013 bottles. The liquor was valued at Rs 8,44,507, while the total value of the seized material, including three vehicles, one mobile phone, cash and other items, was Rs 19,51,107. Two people -- Raviraj Khachar of Nilvada village and Raghuvir Khachar of Khumbhala village -- were arrested in the Amreli raid, while three others were declared wanted. They were identified as Lalabhai Garania of Gadhada, Maulik Teraiya of Babra and Desurabhai Gadhvi of Sitapar village in Botad district. In Aravalli district, the SMC conducted a raid on a public road on the outskirts of Vatrak village within Bayad police station limits on September 13. Police seized around 100 boxes of Indian-made liquor and beer containing 3,870 bottles, valued at Rs 10,58,682. One vehicle, two mobile phones and other material were also seized, taking the total value of the seized items to Rs 20,69,682. One person, Anant Kumar Patel of Moti Katdi Madh Faliya in Godhra, was arrested in the Aravalli case, while six others were declared wanted. Police identified one of them as Abhesing Jadeja, who was from Ahmedabad. The remaining wanted accused included a person allegedly involved in supplying the liquor from Chaklasi in Kheda district, along with four others allegedly involved in transporting the liquor, piloting the vehicles and owning or possessing the vehicle. Cases were registered at Babra, Bayad and Pardi police stations under relevant provisions of the Gujarat Prohibition Act.
Wig, 3 Aliases, Rs 30 Crore Scam: Mumbai Conman Arrested In Gujarat
Wearing a wig to hide his identity and living under three different aliases, a 56-year-old conman who allegedly duped investors of more than Rs 30 crore through a stock market scam has been arrested from Gujarat, an official said on Monday.
Jackie Shroff celebrates 8 years of Ventilator starring Pratik Gandhi
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 14 (IANS) Bollywood star Jackie Shroff marked the eight year anniversary of his Gujarati film Ventilator, starring Pratik Gandhi. The film, which released on September 14, 2018, was a Gujarati adaptation of the 2016 Marathi film of the same name, originally written and directed by Rajesh Mapuskar. The Gujarati version was directed by Umang Vyas and produced by Falguni Patel and Lawrence D'Souza under Irada Entertainment. The film revolves around the Mandalia family, which comes together when its patriarch, Girija Prasad Mandalia, is placed on a ventilator. At its heart, the film explores family bonds, love, respect and the complicated relationships between generations. Pratik Gandhi plays Prashant Mandalia, Girija Prasad's son, whose relationship with his father forms an important emotional thread in the narrative. Jackie Shroff plays Jagdish Jaggu Mandalia, while the ensemble also features Pravinchandra Shukla, Sanjay Goradia, Utkarsh Mazumdar, Suchita Trivedi, Mehul Buch, Tejal Vyas and Mitra Gadhavi. Juhi Chawla and Malhar Thakar also make cameo appearances. The film marked an important phase in Gandhi's career as he established himself as one of the prominent actors of Gujarati cinema. Before becoming a familiar face to the wider Hindi-speaking audience, Pratik Gandhi had already built a strong body of work in Gujarati films, with movies such as Bey Yaar, Wrong Side Raju, Tamburo and Love Ni Bhavai. The actors breakthrough on the Hindi streaming scene came with Hansal Mehta's Scam 1992: The Harshad Mehta Story in 2020, in which he played stockbroker Harshad Mehta. The performance brought him widespread recognition across India.
Gujarat: At Least 1 Killed, 3 Injured As Three-Storey House Collapses In Ahmedabad
Four people were trapped as an ageing Khadia house collapsed, killing one and injuring three.
Rain, thunderstorms likely in Delhi today; heavy rain alert in 10 states
IMD has forecast another spell of rainfall in the capital, with isolated heavy showers likely through September 17; Gujarat, Odisha, Kerala and parts of the northeast also under heavy rain alert
Modis Schoolmate Meets PM, Seeks CBI Probe Into Decades-Old Land Dispute
An 81-year-old man who says he shared his school years with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Gujarat has personally approached the Prime Minister over a long-running property dispute in Maharashtra, seeking a CBI investigation into what he alleges is a case
Gujarat to global: How idea to fix pollution has lessons for Delhi
An Indian emissions trading scheme is now inspiring global environmental solutions. This innovative approach incentivizes industries to reduce pollution effectively. Gujarat's successful pilot program demonstrated significant emission reductions and cost savings. The scheme is now expanding across India and attracting international interest. This model offers a competitive advantage for industries embracing cleaner practices.
Rainwater enters Gujarat Mail, passengers struggle in B1 coach of train 12902 - Ahmedabad Mirror
Gujarat surges ahead of UP in new investor additions, adds 2.3 lakh in August
Gujarat led the charge in new investor registrations in August, surpassing all other states. It was trailed by Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra, which also showcased impressive growth in investor numbers both on a monthly and yearly basis. Remarkably, West India spearheaded the rebound in new investor activity, with North India maintaining the largest share of new investors at the national level.
In reverse flow, India exports 500 tonnes of hilsa to Bangladesh in two months: Fish traders
Kolkata has exported approximately 500 tonnes of hilsa fish to Bangladesh recently. Another 150 to 200 tonnes are expected to be shipped in the coming weeks. This marks a significant reversal of the traditional fish trade flow between the two nations. Bangladeshi traders are sourcing hilsa from Gujarat, which has high demand there. The fish is also being processed for export and sold domestically as salted hilsa.
Anand cybercrime police restore 1.13 crore to fraud victims
Anand visa racket: Victim count rises to 29 after couples arrest
Amul Dairy to provide nutritional support to TB patients in 3 districts
Gangster held in Delhi over Rs 10cr extortion bid
Credit card issuer must prove cardholder authorised disputed payments: Consumer forum
Seven-year-old girl raped at textile unit in Surat
100 students fall ill due to suspected food poisoning at Surat hostel
Now, extortion case filed against Dukkar gang
