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Gujarat Assembly passes Rent Bill, replacing 1947 law; sets three-tier dispute resolution system
Digital Desk | Gandhinagar, Sep 11 (IANS) The Gujarat Assembly has unanimously passed the Gujarat Rent Bill, 2026, paving the way for a new legal framework governing rental agreements across the state and replacing the decades-old system under the Bombay Rents, Hotel and Lodging House Rates Control Act, 1947. The Bill, introduced by Urban Development Minister Kanu Desai, makes written rent agreements mandatory for both residential and commercial properties and proposes a three-tier mechanism comprising a Rent Authority, Rent Court and Rent Tribunal for time-bound resolution of disputes between landlords and tenants. Desai said the existing law had to be extended from time to time and its limitations had resulted in legal complications for both landlords and tenants. The new legislation has been framed to meet the present-day requirements of Gujarat, he said. Under the new framework, details of every written rental agreement will have to be jointly submitted to the Rent Authority. The authority will also develop a digital platform in Gujarati within three months, with each registered agreement being assigned a unique identification number and uploaded on the website. The ID will serve as an important record for both parties. The Bill also caps the advance security deposit at three months' rent. Once a tenant vacates the property and all accounts are settled, the deposit will have to be returned within one month. The proposed three-tier system is aimed at providing a structured mechanism for dealing with rental disputes. The Bill also prohibits landlords from cutting off essential services such as electricity, water and gas to tenants. In such cases, the Rent Authority will have the power to order immediate restoration of the services. The legislation sets out specific grounds for eviction under Section 21. A landlord can approach the Rent Court for eviction if a tenant continuously fails to pay rent, damages the property or sublets it without permission. The Bill also provides relief to tenants when a property becomes uninhabitable due to natural disasters such as floods, earthquakes or cyclones. In such circumstances, tenants can receive exemption from rent or a reasonable opportunity to extend the rental agreement. Section 18 provides legal recognition to property managers appointed by landlords and defines their role and responsibilities within the legal framework. Certain properties and institutions have been exempted under Section 3, including government premises, service quarters provided by companies to employees, properties belonging to religious and charitable institutions, the Waqf Board and public trusts. However, such parties can mutually agree to come under the provisions of the Act. Desai said the legislation was intended to bring greater clarity to landlord-tenant relations and improve transparency in the rental and real estate sector. The Gujarat Rent Act is not merely a legal document, but an important link connecting the economic and social fabric of Gujarat. This law provides the landlord with appropriate justice and the tenant with a roof under which to live with dignity. This Bill will bring transparency to the real estate market, enhance 'Ease of Living' and further strengthen an atmosphere of mutual trust in the state, he said. The Gujarat Rent Bill, 2026, was passed unanimously without opposition in the Assembly on Friday.
Two merchant vessels collide off Gujarat coast; Indian Coast Guard rescues 21 crew members
Two merchant vessels collided off Gujarats Kandla coast, prompting the Indian Coast Guard to launch a rescue operation. The force said 21 of 24 crew members aboard MV KMAX EMPEROR were safely evacuated following the collision with MV TRUE MARINER at the outer anchorage. Further details are awaited.
Gujarat Assembly Monsoon Session ends after 18 hours, seven bills passed
Digital Desk | Gandhinagar, Sep 11 (IANS) The three-day Monsoon Session of the 15th Gujarat Legislative Assembly concluded after 18 hours and 32 minutes of proceedings, with the House passing seven government Bills aimed at public welfare and the development of the state. Spokesperson Minister Jitu Vaghani, while giving details of the session after its conclusion, said the proceedings were conducted in a peaceful atmosphere in accordance with democratic traditions. He thanked Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, Assembly Speaker Shankar Chaudhary, Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi, members of the ruling party and Opposition, and the government machinery for the successful conduct of the session. The Assembly held three sittings during the session, with a total of 18 hours and 32 minutes of proceedings. Vaghani said 52 MLAs participated in various discussions during the three-day session. Seven government Bills were passed within two days, with the measures focused on the development of the state and public welfare. The passage of the Bills reflected the government's commitment to public-interest work, he said. Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel also made a statement in the House on a matter of public importance under Rule 44. On the final day of the session, a special discussion was held under Rule 102 on the Tribal Welfare Scheme. A minister also made a statement on a matter of public importance under Rule 116. The House paid tribute to five leaders who had died, with obituary references made during the session. During Question Hour, 1,356 starred questions were received for oral answers, of which 29 were taken up for oral discussion in the House. A total of 152 unstarred questions were received, while 88 unstarred questions were laid on the Table under Rule 87(A), he noted. The proceedings also saw the presentation of five reports of various committees. Twenty-three reports relating to government companies, boards and corporations, along with one budget, were laid on the Table. In addition, 69 notifications, two ordinances and one statement of assurances were laid before the House. The Comptroller and Auditor General's audit report on the Jal Jeevan Mission was also tabled, he said. One Bill that had received the President's assent and five Bills that had received the Governor's assent were also laid on the Table during the session. The Assembly also recorded participation from members of the public, with around 5,246 visitors from across Gujarat visiting the legislature to witness its proceedings and observe the functioning of the democratic system.
Mumbai Ganeshotsav 2026: Bandra mandal creates iconic Somnath Temple replica
Ganeshotsav 2026: Bandra West Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav Mandal has created a detailed replica of Gujarat's Somnath Temple, showcasing its architecture and heritage. The installation is part of the mandal's tradition of temple-themed festival dcor
Manasi Parekh: We need stories that remind us of simple, beautiful things that still matter
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 11 (IANS) The National Award-winning actress Manasi Parekh, who is awaiting the release of her upcoming Gujarati film Mitrata: Friendship Ni Lovestory, has spoken up on the importance of stories that remind of the simple, beautiful things that still matter. The film also stars Viraj Ghelani, Deep Vaidya and Vishal Parekh. It touches upon the subject of friendship. The trailer of the film was unveiled on Friday, and introduces the life of 3 friends and the dynamics that bind them together. The film explores the many shades of friendship and the bonds that grow stronger through lifes changing phases. Talking about the film, Manasi Parekh and Parthiv Gohil, producers at Soul Sutra, shared, At the heart of Mitrata is a very simple and universal emotion: friendship. In these cynical times, we need stories that remind us of the simple, beautiful things that still matter, and friendship is one of them. We all have people in our lives who have seen different versions of us and stayed through them all. Oneel has brought that emotion into a world that is entertaining, warm and full of emotions. We are excited to finally share the world of Mitrata with audiences. The film marks the actress reunion with him after their Gujarati blockbuster Jhamkudi. Viraj Ghelani said, Friendship is probably one of the few relationships where you can be your most unfiltered self, and that is what makes Mitrata so relatable. The film has the banter and madness you expect from a group of friends, but it also has those quieter moments that remind you why these relationships mean so much. The energy between all of us on set was very natural, and I think that comes through in the trailer. Im really excited for audiences to meet these characters and experience their journey. The film has already begun building anticipation with the Mitrata Anthem, composed by Amit Trivedi, which captures the spirit of friendship at the heart of the story. The hook of the song Tari Mari Dosti has instantly become a rage on social media with audiences recreating the step with their gang. Presented by Soul Sutra, the film is directed by Oneel Karnik, produced by Parthiv Gohil and Manasi Parekh, and is set to release in cinemas on September 25,2026.
195 girls fall sick due to suspected food poisoning at Gujarat hostel
Silver Touch Technologies secures comprehensive IT services contract from Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam
This engagement covers the computer servers, storage Systems, SAN-Switches, Tape Library and backup architecture with Silver Touch committed to ensuring application uptime services at a 99% SLA that empower GUVNL's e-Urja platform, the ERP backbone connecting the state's electricity generation, transmission and distribution utilities and serving over a crore consumer.
Abu Dhabi: An Indian technicians first solo Big Ticket entry has won him Dh 100,000 (Rs 26 lakh) in the latest Big Ticket Abu Dhabi draw after he selected the number at random. Sandeepkumar Nanera, a 43-year-old freelance technician from Gujarat, India, has worked in the Middle East for more than 13 years. He has 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 .
Paresh Rawal reacts to National Film Awards 2026 moving from Delhi to Gujarat
Actor Paresh Rawal has reacted to the controversy surronding the National Awards Ceremony 2026 being moved to Gujarat from Delhi. He noted that Gujarat is a part of India and not in Bangladesh or Pakistan
Praggnanandhaa, Gujarat Dy CM Sanghavi join 400-plus young players as ISSO Chess Games begin
Digital Desk | Ahmedabad, Sep 11 (IANS) Grandmaster R. Praggnanandhaa and Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi joined more than 400 young chess players as the ISSO Chess Games got underway at Adani International School here on Friday. The two-day competition, being held on September 11 and 12, has brought together 427 players from 102 international schools across India. The Games feature Under-11, Under-14, Under-17 and Under-19 categories for both boys and girls. Praggnanandhaa attended the opening day, interacted with the young participants, and encouraged them to approach the competition with confidence and enthusiasm. It is wonderful to see so many young players coming together from schools across India and getting the opportunity to compete at this level. Tournaments like this are important in helping young players develop their game under pressure and adapt to a competitive environment, Praggnanandhaa said. I hope everyone enjoys the experience, learns from each game, and continues to work hard and pursue their passion for chess. I am happy to be here to encourage them and wish everyone all the best, he added. Sanghavi also attended the event and highlighted the importance of identifying and nurturing sporting talent from an early age. Scouting talent early and creating the right platforms at school-level to nurture and develop that talent are both important for building Indias sporting future. Events like the ISSO Chess Games give young players the opportunity to compete, gain exposure and take the next step in their sporting journey, Sanghavi said. The competition aims to provide young players with exposure to high-level inter-school chess while encouraging strategic thinking, concentration, decision-making and resilience. ISSO founder Aakanksha Thapak said the participation of 427 players from 102 schools reflected the growing interest in competitive chess at the school level. The participation of 427 players from 102 schools is a wonderful reflection of the growing interest in competitive chess at the school level. Having Grandmaster Praggnanandhaa with us to encourage the students makes the opening especially meaningful, Thapak said. The ISSO Chess Games are supported by the Adani Group, which has been associated with ISSO and its efforts to create sporting opportunities for school students.
Gujarat Paramedical 2026 Round 1 seat allotment result has been released by GPNAMEC on September 9, 2026 at medadmgujarat.org. Check the result date, direct PDF links, fee payment deadline, reporting schedule, required documents, and step-by-step process to download your allotment letter.
India administers over 80 lakh HPV vaccine doses under national campaign since Feb
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 11 (IANS) India has crossed a significant milestone in its efforts to prevent cervical cancer, with over 80 lakh doses of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine administered under the National HPV Vaccination Campaign since its launch in February 2026, an official statement said on Friday. Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Mizoram have achieved 100 per cent coverage of their respective identified target populations, the statement from Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said. Bihar, Andhra Pradesh and Assam have crossed 90 per cent coverage, while Karnataka has achieved more than 85 per cent coverage. Chhattisgarh, Sikkim, Kerala, Telangana and Odisha have crossed 60 per cent coverage. The nationwide drive, launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in February 2026, offers voluntary, singledose HPV vaccination free of cost to 14yearold girls at government health facilities with parental consent. As per Registrar General of India (RGI) 2021 estimates, approximately 1.2 crore girls constitute the annual cohort of 14-year-olds who are expected to benefit from the initiative each year. The progress in Assam and other Northeastern States also demonstrated the role of integrated community health networks and coordinated field-level action in expanding access across geographically diverse areas. Healthcare providers, including paediatricians, gynaecologists and experts from institutions such as AIIMS, along with teachers and frontline health workers including ASHAs and ANMs, have supported awareness and mobilisation efforts across states and districts. The campaign has also leveraged Indias digital health infrastructure through the U-WIN platform, enabling programme managers to monitor vaccination coverage at the district level, identify coverage gaps and missed beneficiaries, and support more effective programme planning and resource allocation. Currently, 87 per cent of upper-middle-income countries, 78 per cent of lower-middle-income countries and 54 per cent of low-income countries have adopted HPV vaccines in their National Immunization Programmes. All vaccination sessions under the campaign are conducted under the supervision of trained medical officers at government health facilities. Government health facilities are also linked with 247 healthcare facilities for appropriate management of rare Adverse Events Following Immunization (AEFI). This mechanism ensures timely assessment, monitoring and management of any vaccination-related adverse event. With the campaign progressing towards its final phase, the focus remains on reaching the remaining eligible beneficiaries and ensuring that no eligible girl is left behind, the ministry said. The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare continues to work closely with States and Union Territories, healthcare professionals, frontline health workers and communities to strengthen awareness, facilitate access and support effective implementation of the HPV Vaccination Campaign, the statement noted.
Digital Desk | Ahmedabad, Sep 11 (IANS) Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar on Friday said any shortcoming in the electoral roll would be his responsibility as the head of the Election Commission of India, while credit for ensuring that the rolls remain accurate and updated should go to Booth Level Officers (BLOs). If there is any shortcoming in the electoral roll, the responsibility as the head of the family is mine, but the credit for making the roll proper and accurate goes to our BLO brothers and sisters, Kumar said while interacting with the states BLOs at an Interaction with Booth Level Officer programme held at Gujarat Universitys Atal Kalam Hall. Kumar described BLOs as the most important members of the Election Commissions family, saying that for a voter, the officer who visits their home or speaks to them over the phone is the reflection of the Election Commission. He said BLOs play a crucial role in reaching crores of voters across the country and ensuring proper registration, corrections in electoral rolls and participation in polling. More than 11 lakh BLOs are working across the country to facilitate an electoral process involving the rights and expectations of around 90 crore voters. The Election Commission is using training programmes, meetings and digital platforms such as ECI-Net to maintain regular communication with its field-level personnel, he said. Kumar also stressed the need to keep electoral rolls accurate. Political parties and their Booth Level Agents participate in the verification process, while BLOs identify cases involving Absent, Shifted, Dead, Duplicate and Foreigner (ASDDF) voters. Every eligible Indian citizen who has completed 18 years of age should have their name included in the electoral roll, he maintained. Referring to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process, Kumar said the Election Commission undertakes revisions from time to time to maintain the purity and accuracy of electoral rolls. BLOs visit voters homes, establish direct contact and verify the required information. Processes including verification of documents, mapping and hearings are used to make the rolls more accurate, he said. The CEC urged BLOs to regularly check electoral rolls in their areas and ensure that newly eligible voters are added. Whenever you get time, check the electoral roll in your area and complete the necessary process to ensure that the names of young people who have completed 18 years of age are added to the electoral roll. This is the greatest service to the democracy of the country, he said. Explaining the safeguards in the polling and counting process, Kumar said EVMs and VVPATs are checked during mock polling in the presence of candidates polling agents before voting begins. After polling, the EVM-related result procedures are completed in the presence of candidates agents, and the required documents are signed, he said. During counting, the votes recorded in EVMs are verified against the votes mentioned in Form 17C in the presence of candidates counting agents. Political parties, candidates or their agents have opportunities for verification at every stage of the electoral process, making the process highly transparent, he said. He said Indias democracy is unique not only because of its size but also because of its depth, diversity and vibrancy. Referring to high voter turnout in recent elections, Kumar said: Voter awareness and the efforts of election personnel helped strengthen democracy. Gujarat Chief Electoral Officer Sandeep Sagale, while welcoming Kumar, said direct interaction between the countrys highest election official and Booth Level Officers was a golden opportunity. He said BLOs are an important link between the Election Commission and citizens and ambassadors of democratic participation. Giving importance to the experiences, challenges and suggestions of BLOs working on the ground, alongside a technology-based electoral system, would help make the election process simpler, more transparent and effective, he added.
'Is Gujarat in Pakistan?': Paresh Rawal defends 72nd National Film Awards in Kevadia
Is Gujarat in Pakistan?: Paresh Rawal's blunt defence of National Film Awards move
Is Gujarat in Pakistan?: Paresh Rawal's blunt defence of National Film Awards move
Cochin Shipyard Ltd leads losers in 'A' group
Godrej Properties Ltd, Lodha Developers Ltd, Gujarat Energy Ltd and P I Industries Ltd are among the other losers in the BSE's 'A' group today, 11 September 2026.
62 Lions, Lionesses, Cubs Died of Disease in Gujarat in One Year: Govt
Other causes included arthritis, gastroenteritis, roundworm infestation, encephalitis, central nervous system disorder, ascites, bronchopneumonia, acute illness and septic shock, among others.
Gujarat exempts soldiers, martyrs widows from panchayat property tax on one home
Digital Desk | Gandhinagar, Sep 11 (IANS) Gujarat has amended its panchayat tax rules to provide a complete exemption from property tax on one residential house owned or occupied by serving defence personnel, former soldiers and widows of soldiers who died in service, the state government said on Friday. The decision was taken under Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and follows an amendment to the Gujarat Gram and Nagar Panchayats Taxes and Fees Rules, 1964. The exemption will apply to one residential property belonging to an eligible beneficiary within the jurisdiction of a gram panchayat in the state. The provision covers serving defence personnel and their spouses, former soldiers and widows of martyred soldiers. The exemption is intended to reduce the tax burden on their residential homes and provide direct financial relief to them and their families. The provision for widows of soldiers who made the supreme sacrifice is also part of the amended rules. The government said the measure was aimed at extending support to families of those who died while serving the nation. The decision was taken after the state government invited objections and suggestions on draft amendments. The draft rules were published in the Extraordinary Gazette of the Gujarat Government in December 2025. Following consideration of the objections and suggestions received, the government has now notified the final amendments. The state government has notified the Gujarat Gram and Nagar Panchayats Taxes and Fees (Amendment) Rules, 2026 under the powers conferred by the Gujarat Panchayats Act, 1993. The amended rules will come into force from the date of their publication in the Official Gazette. The government said the measure would provide financial relief to serving soldiers, veterans and widows of martyred soldiers by exempting their eligible residential houses from panchayat tax. It described the decision as a gesture of respect and gratitude towards soldiers and their families.
Govt pushes private sector to secure critical mineral assets overseas: Minister
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 11 (IANS) The government is encouraging private companies to acquire critical mineral assets overseas and bring raw materials to India as part of a broader strategy to strengthen supply security and reduce import dependence, Union Coal Minister G Kishan Reddy said on Friday. Speaking on the sidelines of the CII Global Summit on Advanced Minerals, Reddy said the government is increasingly relying on private sector participation to secure access to critical minerals that are essential for sectors ranging from electronics and clean energy to defence and space technology. We are giving encouragement to the private sector. Through Indian embassies and foreign embassies in India, companies can go to mineral-rich countries for land acquisition, mining and semi-processing and bring raw materials back to India, he said. The minister stressed that private firms have a key role to play in expanding India's global footprint in critical minerals, describing overseas acquisitions as a pressing requirement for the country. Reddy told reporters that critical minerals have become central to global economic and industrial development and further added that India has signed several agreements in the sector and is engaging with multiple resource-rich nations to strengthen supply chains. While domestic exploration activities have intensified, lithium remains scarce within the country, he said. To address this gap, India has acquired five lithium blocks in Argentina where exploration work is underway. The government is also in discussions with Australia and Chile and is encouraging private companies to pursue overseas lithium assets, according to him. Government-to-government and private-to-private efforts are both progressing simultaneously, the minister said. On the domestic front, the minister highlighted the National Critical Mineral Mission, under which incentives worth Rs 36,000 crore have been announced to support the sector. He said India is also focusing on urban mining and recycling of e-waste, estimating that 25-30 per cent of the country's critical mineral requirements could eventually be met through recycled materials. According to him, the government has shortlisted 58 entities from 125 applicants in the first phase of a recycling initiative backed by an outlay of Rs 1,500 crore. He added that four mineral processing plants are being established in Maharashtra, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh and Odisha to process imported minerals, domestic resources and recycled material.
Gujarat CM pays tribute to forest martyrs; announces Rs 50 lakh aid for victims family
Digital Desk | Gandhinagar, Sep 11 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Friday paid tribute to forest personnel who lost their lives protecting forests and wildlife, marking National Forest Martyrs Day at the Vanpal Memorial in Gandhinagar. CM Patel, accompanied by Forest and Environment Minister Arjun Modhwadia and Minister of State, Pravin Mali, paid floral tributes to the forest martyrs and observed a two-minute silence along with forest officials and personnel. Since 1981, around 11 forest personnel in Gujarat have sacrificed their lives while protecting forests and wildlife, according to the state government. The Chief Minister commended their dedication to duty and remembered their contribution to forest and wildlife conservation. The Chief Minister also met the family of Vyara Range Forest Officer Vikas Desai, who recently died while attempting to prevent the illegal transportation of timber. CM Patel expressed condolences to the family and handed over Rs 50 lakh from the Benevolent Fund as financial assistance. The Chief Minister also felicitated forest personnel Kalu Parmar, who was injured in a human-lion conflict on July 6 this year. CM Patel presented him with a cheque for Rs two lakh as assistance. National Forest Martyrs Day is observed every year on September 11 to honour forest guards, foresters and range forest officers who have lost their lives while protecting forests and wildlife. The occasion also seeks to promote awareness and commitment towards forest and wildlife conservation. MLA Rita Patel; City Organisation President Dr Ashish Dave; Principal Secretary of the Forest and Environment Department, R.C. Meena; Principal Chief Conservator of Forests and Head of Forest Force Dr Jaipal Singh; Chairman of the All India Forest Association, Delhi, and officials from the forest departments of Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Odisha and Uttarakhand were among those present. A large number of forest personnel also attended the event and paid tribute to their colleagues who died in the line of duty.
Gujarat's public debt rose to Rs 4.30 lakh crore in 2025-26: Govt
In 2024-25, the state paid Rs 25,604 crore towards interest and Rs 29,126 crore as principal, while for 2025-26, the revised estimates show that Rs 27,095 crore was paid towards interest and Rs 34,025 crore as principal.
Clean-food startup Khetika is betting on pesticide-free spices. Can it clear the global quality bar?
Khetika has invested 10 crore in a pesticide-free spice facility in Gujarat, aiming for a 1,000-crore spices business and global markets. But is pesticide-free enough?
Gujarat couple digitally arrested for five days defrauded of Rs 13 lakh; accused held from Delhi
Digital Desk | Surat, Sep 11 (IANS) The Surat Cyber Crime Branch has arrested a 35-year-old man from Delhi for allegedly helping a cyber fraud network that digitally arrested a man and his wife for five days and made them transfer Rs 13 lakh on the pretext of verifying their bank accounts, police said on Friday. The arrested accused has been identified as Afaq Alam Ansari, an equipment supplier residing in Malad West, Mumbai, and originally from Bijnor district in Uttar Pradesh. Police said he was traced to Delhi following a technical investigation. According to the police, the accused involved in the case contacted the complainant through phone and video calls and claimed that a SIM card had been obtained in his name and that a Canara Bank account had also been opened using his details. They allegedly told him that large financial transactions had been carried out through the account. The accused allegedly sent the complainant a fake identity card bearing the logos of Mumbai Police and Maharashtra Police, along with purported letters from the Central Bureau of Investigation, the Financial and Crime Branch, Mumbai Department, the Reserve Bank of India and the Supreme Court of India. They allegedly told the complainant that the Canara Bank account in his name had been used in a money laundering and fraud case involving Naresh Goyal and that his own involvement in the case had also emerged. The accused further threatened that an arrest warrant had been issued and that he would be arrested if he failed to cooperate with the investigation. The complainant and his wife were allegedly kept under digital arrest for five days. The accused then told them that the money in their bank accounts had to be transferred for verification. Acting on their instructions, the complainant transferred a total of Rs 13 lakh to different bank accounts. A case was registered at the Cyber Crime Police Station under Sections 308(7), 204, 205, 336(2), 338, 336(3), 340(2), 61(2) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, and Sections 66(C) and 66(D) of the Information Technology Amendment Act, 2008. Police said Alam had formed a firm in his own name, showing a Delhi address, and opened a current account with Yes Bank in the firm's name. He allegedly handed over the bank account to an absconding accused in exchange for a commission of Rs three lakh. Investigators found that transactions totalling Rs 1,05,37,721 had taken place in Alam's current bank account between December 6, 2025 and January 21, 2026. A check of the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal (NCCRP) also revealed three complaints from different states linked to the account, involving alleged fraud of Rs 2,43,03,521. The police appealed to people not to share personal or banking information with individuals claiming to be police or government officials through video or audio calls. Police said officials do not digitally arrest or interrogate people by asking them to download Skype or other video-conferencing applications, nor do they demand money as a fine. Police also advised people not to transfer money to accounts provided by persons impersonating police officers or other officials, even if they show arrest warrants or other documents online.
Gujarat Biotechnology University Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online
Gujarat Biotechnology University has released the Recruitment 2026 notification for 1 Junior Research Fellow (JRF) post. The application process is open until 1 October 2026. Eligible candidates can apply online through the official website, gbu.edu.in.
Foreign Policy in Shambles For 10+ Years: Priyank Kharge Ahead of BRICS
If you recollect, the Prime Minister of India and the Chinese Premier sat on a swing in Gujarat, had discussions in Mahabalipuram, and what happened after that? They annexed Arunachal Pradesh Kharge said.
Livestock Feed Bill Passed in Gujarat Assembly to curb fodder adulteration
The Livestock Feed Bill was passed in the Gujarat Assembly session after a three-and-a-half-hour sensitive discussion to promote the animal husbandry sector and maintain feed quality. Based on the WHO's philosophy, the bill's primary objective is ...
Gujarat Fluorochemicals shares up 34% in 3 months: Whats driving the rally?
The shares of Gujarat Fluorochemicals have experienced notable growth, driven by strong results from the June quarter. The company is gearing up for significant capital investments to broaden its reach in advanced fluoropolymers, strategically targeting booming markets like semiconductors and green hydrogen. Additionally, the shift towards battery materials is poised to act as a crucial source of growth, leading to enhanced earnings and returns in the near future.
Gujarat Chief Minister Approves
Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel allocates 20 crore for the first phase of the Visavadar bypass road to ease traffic in Junagadh district. Gujarat Chief Minister Approves 20 Crore for Visavadar Bypass Road Project
'Healthy competition' helps Tanya Chaudhary set national record in hammer throw
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 11 (IANS) A healthy competition with fellow trainee Anushka Yadav proved beneficial for Tanya Chaudhary of Uttar Pradesh as he set the national record in women's hammer throw in the Indian Athletics Series Final in New Delhi. It was like the fulfilment of a dream for Tanya, and the fact that she set a new mark just before the upcoming Asian Games was like icing on the cake as the 22-year-old took the spotlight on the opening day of the meet on Thursday. Day One of the prize-money meet saw two national records being set in the hammer throw, with Tanya achieving the feat that she has been chasing for the past three years. Tanya achieved her quest by improving the national record in the womens hammer throw as she hurled the iron ball to a distance of 68.35m, improving the national record of 65.25m, which was set by Sarita Singh in 2017. My previous personal best is 63.91m. I have done 65m-plus two or three times (at the inter-university level), but those were not official. Now, I am able to do it (break the national record). It is a new beginning, she said. Normally, I used to be nervous. But I was focused on my technique today. Tanya, who trains along with Anushka at the same ground at Bhagpat in Uttar Pradesh under different coaches, said the healthy competition helped her move forward. We both are from the same ground. So, there is healthy competition between us. So, it is good for both of us to move forward. Though Tanya could not breach the Asian Games qualifying mark, she has made it to the team for the mega event in Aichi-Nagoya in Japan and is looking forward to continuing the momentum in Japan. It was because of injury. Now I feel I will do better. I had multiple injuries at the same time: a hamstring injury and a stress injury in the femur bone. The injuries were going on since January. In the men's section, Delhis Nirbhay Choudhary recorded a throw of 71.02m, which was better than the previous national record of 70.73m set by Neeraj Kumar in 2016. The other major attraction for Indian athletics fans was the successful return to action by Avinash Sable in the men's 3000m steeplechase. Sable, representing Maharashtra, won the steeplechase in a time of 8 minutes 32.39 seconds in his first race in the distance in more than a year. Spotlight was also on 400m runners as the top six finishers in the mens race clocked below 46 seconds. Top three in the womens 400m race also dipped below 53 seconds. I will do better and win a medal at the Japan Asian Games, said Vishal TK, winner of the gold medal and national 400m record holder, in the post-race interaction. Maharashtras promising sprinter Harita Bhadra, winner of the womens 100m dash, said the Indian Athletics Series Final was good preparation for the Asian Games. It was a good experience for me to race in the 100m dash with the top sprinters, Harita added. Odishas Animesh Kujur won both the 100m and 200m dash in the mens section. Results: Men: 100m: Animesh Kujur (Odisha) 10.21 seconds, Gurindervir Singh (Punjab) 10.32 seconds, Rushiprasad Desai (Maharashtra) 10.33 seconds. 200m: Animesh Kujur (Odisha) 20.59 secs, Jishnu Prasad (Kerala) 20.63 secs, Abhay Singh (Madhya Pradesh) 21.04 secs. 400m: Vishal TK (Tamil Nadu) 45.36 seconds, Jay Kumar (Uttar Pradesh) 45.50 seconds, Manu TS (Kerala) 45.68 seconds. 800m: Mohammed Afsal (Kerala) 1:46.40 secs, Prakash Gadade (Maharashtra) 1:46.56 secs, Krishan Kumar (Haryana) 1:46.73 secs. 1500m: Rahul Baloda (Rajasthan) 3:39.89 secs, Yoonus Shah (Uttar Pradesh) 3:40.37 secs, Sunil Dawar (Madhya Pradesh) 3:43.68 secs. 110m hurdles: Krishik M (Karnataka) 13.65 secs, Muhammed Lazan (Kerala) 13.84 secs, Manav R (Tamil Nadu) 13.85 secs. 400m hurdles: Santhosh Kumar (Tamil Nadu) 50.08 secs, Ruchit Mori (Gujarat) 50.61 secs, Subhas Das (West Bengal) 50.73 secs. 3,000m steeplechase: Avinash Sable (Maharashtra) 3:32.39. Shubham Bhandare (Maharashtra) 8:50.31, Vikash Dalal (Haryana) 8:50.43. Shot put: Tajinderpal Singh Toor (Punjab) 20.64m, Samardeep Singh Gill (Madhya Pradesh) 19.59m, Karanveer Singh (Punjab) 19.51m. Hammer throw: Nirbhay Choudhary (Delhi) 71.02m (NR, previous best 70.73m), Damneet Singh (Punjab) 68.12m, Ashish Jakhar (Haryana) 67.51m. Javelin throw: Rohit Yadav (Uttar Pradesh) 81.10m, Manoj Kumar (Tamil Nadu) 80.73m, Yashvir Singh (Rajasthan) 80.40m. Pole vault: Dev Kumar Meena (Madhya Pradesh) 5.40m, Reegan G (Tamil Nadu) 5.30m, Ramratan (Rajasthan) 5.10m. High jump: Aadarsh Ram (Tamil Nadu) 2.18m, Aaditya R (Madhya Pradesh) 2.15m, Basant (Rajasthan) 2.15m. Long jump: Mohd Atta Sazid (Haryana) 8.01m, Arya S (Karnataka)7.90m, Sarun Payasingh (Odisha) 7.61m. Triple jump: Karthik Unnikrishnan (Kerala) 16.43m, Gailey Venister (Tamil Nadu) 16.04m, Vishal Bahadur (Jharkhand) 15.85m. Women 100m: Harita Bhadra (Maharashtra) 11.22 seconds, Abinaya Rajarajan (Tamil Nadu) 11.31 seconds, Giridhrani R (Tamil Nadu) 11.35 seconds. 400m: Aishwarya Mishra (Maharashtra) 52.51 secs, Prachi (Uttar Pradesh) 52.75 secs, Poovamma MR (Karnataka) 52.76 secs. 800m: Lili Das (Uttarakhand) 2:03.41 secs, Pooja (Haryana) 2:04.02 secs, Gowthami J (Tamil Nadu) 2:05.63 secs. 1500m: Thota Sankeertana (Chhattisgarh) 4:37.95, Nikita Sharma (Himachal Pradesh) 4:38.62 secs, Pragati (Haryana) 4:39.88 secs. 100m hurdles: Nandhini Kongan (Tamil Nadu) 13.30 seconds, Anjali C (Kerala) 13.33 secs, Pragyan Prashanti (Odisha) 13.37 secs. 400m hurdles: Anu Raghavan (Kerala) 57.23 secs, Sinchal Kaveramma (Karnataka) 59.91 secs, Tanu Chaudhary (Uttar Pradesh) 1:01.47 secs. 3,000m steeplechase: Praul Chaudhary (Uttar Pradesh) 9:22.49, Prachi Devkar (Maharashtra) 10:28.35, Susmita Tigga (Odisha) 10:33.94. Pole vault: Nitika (Madhya Pradesh) 4.10m, Baranica Elangovan (Tamil Nadu) 4.10m, Karthika V (Tamil Nadu) 4.10m. High jump: Pooja Singh (Haryana) 1.81m, Reet Rathor (Uttar Pradesh) 1.81m, Supriya SB (Karnataka) 1.78m. Triple jump: Lasha Ilango (Tamil Nadu) 13.76m, Niharika Vashisht (Punjab) 13.24m, Bhairabi Roy (West Bengal) 13.06m. Long jump: Ancy Sojan (Kerala) 6.76m, Shaili Singh (Uttar Pradesh) 6.65m, Bhavani Yadav (Andhra Pradesh) 6.42m. Hammer throw: Tanya Chaudhary (Uttar Pradesh) 68.35m (NR, previous best 65.25m), Anushka Yadav (Uttar Pradesh) 66.34m, Kulvinder Kaur (Rajasthan) 59.13m. Shot put: Manpreet Kaur (Haryana) 17.19m, Krishna Jayashankar (Tamil Nadu) 16.61m, Srishti Vig (Delhi) 15.99m. Discus throw: Seema Kaliramana (Haryana) 56.52m, Priya (Haryana) 54.82m, Nidhi Rani (Haryana) 54.16m. Javelin throw: Annu Rani (Uttar Pradesh) 57.50m, Rashmi K (Andhra Pradesh) 57.22m, Uma Choudhary (Rajasthan) 52.89m. Prize money: Total cash awards: R 65 lakh. 1st: R 1 lakh, 2nd: R 50,000, 3rd: R 25,000, 4th: R 20,000, 5th: R 15,000, 6th: R 10,000.
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Just As Sun Rises In The East...: Poll Body Chief Defends Voter Roll Revision
Speaking during his visit to Gujarat, the Chief Election Commissioner reflected on the intense public scrutiny faced by the institution during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter rolls.
Gujarat Assembly Passes Stricter School Regulations and Special Educator Provisions
The Gujarat Assembly has approved amendments to enhance regulations for schools and establish provisions for special educators. Gujarat Assembly Passes Stricter School Regulations and Special Educator Provisions
Odisha Police traces 101 missing children in 17 states under 'Operation Anweshan'
Digital Desk | Bhubaneswar, Sep 10 (IANS) The Odisha Police has rescued 101 missing Odia children in 17 states under its Operation Anweshan campaign, conducted between August 28 and September 8, said Shyni S, Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) of Crime Against Women and Children Wing (CAW & CW), on Thursday. The special drive was executed by the CAW & CW of Odisha Police in collaboration with the state Women and Child Development (W&CD) Department, with a focus on tracing missing children outside the state. As part of the operation, as many as 17 specialised teams were deployed to several states and Union Territories where Odia children are frequently found. These states include Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Haryana, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, New Delhi, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, and West Bengal. The police teams conducted field-level searches, verified the leads, and coordinated with the local authorities as well as various Child Care Institutions (CCIs) during the operation. According to the CAW & CW, the 101 traced children comprise 54 boys and 47 girls. The youngest among those rescued was a three-month-old infant found institutionalised alongside her minor mother, while the child institutionalised for the longest duration had spent more than five years away from home. The Odisha Police also noted that out of the total traced children, 83 (46 boys and 37 girls) were found lodged in Child Care Institutions, while seven others, including six boys and one girl, were rescued from commercial labour sites. Another 11 children, consisting of two boys and nine girls, were traced against missing person cases already registered in Odisha. West Bengal accounted for the highest number of recoveries with 30 children, followed by Karnataka with 11, and Jharkhand and Tamil Nadu with 10 each. All the traced children have either returned or are in the process of being repatriated to Odisha for their formal reintegration and rehabilitation. Mrinalini Darswal, Commissioner-cum-Secretary of Odisha W&CD Department, proactively supported the efforts of police in this campaign, while the legal-cum-Probation Officers from the department provided necessary support during the campaign.
Gujarat Assembly passes bill to tighten school regulations, introduce special educator provision
Digital Desk | Gandhinagar, Sep 10 (IANS) The Gujarat Legislative Assembly on Thursday passed amendments to the Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Act, 1972, increasing penalties for unauthorised school operations, illegal appointments and arbitrary closure of registered schools, while introducing provisions for special educators and clearer legal classifications for aided and private institutions. Under the amended provisions, school managements that illegally appoint principals or teachers in aided secondary and higher secondary schools could face a fine of up to Rs 10 lakh, compared with the earlier penalty of Rs 1,000. The provision is aimed at ensuring greater transparency in recruitment, the government said. The amendment also tightened the law governing unregistered schools. A school cannot provide education without registration with the Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board. The earlier penalty of Rs one lakh to Rs two lakh has been replaced with imprisonment of at least one year and up to two years, or a fine of Rs 10 lakh to Rs 15 lakh, or both. The penalty for arbitrarily shutting a registered secondary or higher secondary school without informing the Board has also been raised sharply. While the earlier provision carried a fine of Rs 1,000 for closing a school without the required six months notice during an academic session, the amended provision provides for a fine of Rs 20 lakh. The government said the measure is intended to prevent decisions by school managements from adversely affecting students education. The six-month notice requirement remains part of the framework. The amendments also provide a legal framework for the appointment of special educators. The provision is intended to strengthen inclusive education for Children with Special Needs (CWSN), with students with disabilities to receive appropriate educational opportunities and guidance from specialised teachers. The legislation distinguishes between government-aided, or granted, schools and fully private, or non-granted, schools. For registered aided secondary and higher secondary schools, the qualifications, working procedures and selection process of principals, teachers, special educators and non-teaching staff will be prescribed by the state government through rules. For registered private schools, the government will prescribe the qualifications of these categories of staff. The existing state reservation policy will also apply to staff recruitment. The amendments further revise the composition of Class-B elected members under Section 3(2) of the Act. For the third category, one member will now be elected from among teachers of registered secondary schools other than post-basic and government schools, with separate provisions already covering representation from government schools, higher basic schools and higher secondary schools. The fifth category has been revised to clearly cover non-teaching staff of both government-aided private schools and fully private secondary and higher secondary schools. The ninth category, concerning representation of parent associations, has also been broadened. The word private has been removed from the provision, allowing presidents of parent associations of all registered secondary and higher secondary schools to participate in the election process. The explanation to the provision has also been amended to expressly cover parent associations of both categories of schools.
Gujarat Congress Leader Addresses Controversy Over Vande Mataram Incident
Tushar Chaudhary clarifies the Congress partys stance on the Vande Mataram controversy involving Imran Khedawala in Gujarat Assembly. Gujarat Congress Leader Addresses Controversy Over Vande Mataram Incident
Gujarat: Three held over mule accounts linked to Rs 1.24 crore cyber fraud
Digital Desk | Ahmedabad, Sep 10 (IANS) Gujarat Police's Cyber Centre of Excellence (CCoE) has arrested three people from Valsad for allegedly opening savings bank accounts in their own names and handing over the account details and banking kits to associates involved in cyber fraud, with the accounts linked to transactions involving more than Rs 1.24 crore. The arrests were made after the CCOE team conducted a raid at Udwada in Valsad based on confidential information. Police said the accused allegedly acted as part of a pre-planned conspiracy to facilitate the movement of money obtained through different forms of cyber fraud. According to police, the accused opened savings accounts in their own names for financial gain and provided the account details and banking kits to associates who were allegedly involved in cyber offences. The accounts were subsequently used to receive and transfer money obtained through fraud committed against people in Gujarat and other states. A check of the bank accounts allegedly used in the offences on the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal (NCCRP) found three cyber fraud complaints one each from Gujarat, Tamil Nadu and Rajasthan. The complaints together involve an alleged fraud amount of Rs 1,24,79,156. The accused have been identified as Bhavesh Patel, Dipeshkumar Patel and Abhaykumar Nayak. Police said Bhavesh Patel allegedly opened a savings account in his own name and provided the bank account kit to co-accused persons. Dipeshkumar Patel allegedly assisted in opening a savings bank account, while Nayak allegedly obtained a savings bank account kit from co-accused persons and forwarded it for further use. The accounts were allegedly used in cases involving task fraud, investment fraud and online job fraud. Three mobile phones were also seized from the accused, police said. Police cautioned people against sharing their bank account details with others in return for commissions or other financial benefits, noting that account holders can be held responsible for money received in their accounts. The CCOE also appealed to victims of sextortion, morphed photographs, nude video calls or other forms of cybercrime to contact the Cyber Crime Helpline at 1930 or their nearest Cyber Crime Police Station without fear or hesitation. Police said the identity of complainants would be kept confidential in sensitive cases.
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IndiGo flight from Lucknow to Dammam diverted to Ahmedabad after bomb threat
Digital Desk | Ahmedabad, Sep 10 (IANS) An IndiGo flight from Lucknow to Dammam in Saudi Arabia made an emergency landing at Ahmedabad airport on Thursday evening after a bomb threat was reported onboard, prompting security agencies to launch a search of the aircraft. IndiGo flight 6E097 landed at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport (SVPIA) in Ahmedabad at around 5:45 p.m. after a crew member found a piece of paper bearing the word bomb on the aircraft, sources said. All passengers and crew members were safely disembarked, they added. According to information available with airport authorities, the aircraft had 133 people on board, including passengers and crew. An earlier police account had put the number at 107 passengers and six crew members. Following the landing, the passengers and crew were taken off the aircraft and security protocols were activated. The local police and Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel began searching the aircraft, while the Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad (BDDS) was also carrying out checks. No suspicious object had been found on board, officials said. The security agencies are continuing their checks to establish the nature of the threat. The incident comes days after another international flight was diverted to Ahmedabad following a similar bomb threat. On August 31, an Air India Express flight from Dammam to New Delhi, carrying 32 passengers, made an emergency landing at Ahmedabad after a crew member found a tissue paper bearing a message claiming that there was a bomb on board. The threat was subsequently found to be a hoax. In that case, a threat note found in the aircraft's lavatory led investigators to conduct a handwriting comparison involving people who had been on board, with a crew member later coming under the scanner, according to reports. The investigation into that incident is continuing. The latest incident also comes amid a series of bomb-threat alerts in Gujarat in recent days, including threats sent to courts in Ahmedabad and Surat earlier this month. Police and security agencies had conducted searches following the threats, which were later described by Gujarat Police as hoaxes.
SC issues notice on plea challenging pension, perks for former UP MLAs, MLCs
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 10 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Thursday issued notice in a plea filed by Lok Prahari challenging provisions of the Uttar Pradesh law providing salary, allowances, pension, and other benefits to serving and former members of the state legislature. A Bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta issued notice to the Uttar Pradesh government, the Principal Secretaries of the Vidhan Sabha and the Vidhan Parishad on a petition filed by Lok Prahari through its General Secretary, S.N. Shukla, who appeared in person. The matter has been tentatively listed for October 9. The plea challenges various provisions of the Uttar Pradesh State Legislature (Members' Emoluments and Pension) Act, 1980, including those relating to constituency allowance, railway coupons, journey allowances, daily allowance, loans to members and pensionary benefits available to former MLAs and MLCs and their families. Lok Prahari has contended that Article 195 of the Constitution empowers a state legislature to provide salaries and allowances to its members, but does not expressly mention pension or post-retirement benefits. The petition seeks, among other reliefs, a direction to stop payment of pension and family pension to former MLAs and MLCs and their spouses, recovery of expenditure incurred under the allegedly illegal provisions, and establishment of an independent mechanism to recommend revision of salaries and allowances. Earlier, the Allahabad High Court, in its judgment delivered on May 13, had dismissed the PIL, holding that the impugned provisions fell within the legislative competence of the state legislature and did not violate any constitutional limitation. A Division Bench of Justices Rajan Roy and Abdhesh Kumar Chaudhary had observed that Article 195, read with Entry 38 of List II of the Seventh Schedule, empowered the state legislature to provide various allowances to its members. The High Court also relied on the Supreme Court's 2018 judgment in Lok Prahari v. Union of India, which had dealt with similar challenges concerning pension and other benefits for Members of Parliament. The Allahabad High Court observed that the Supreme Court had held that the expression allowances in Entry 73 of List I was wide enough to cover pension and other benefits for MPs and former MPs. It further rejected the argument that pension could be granted only to government employees, referring to the Supreme Court's observation that there are several categories of state payments described as pensions, including old-age, widow, and disability pensions. The High Court also took note of similar rulings of the Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan High Courts upholding pensionary benefits for legislators. It held that the quantum of pension and allowances was essentially a matter of legislative policy and that courts could not interfere merely because they disagreed with the policy underlying such benefits. The determination of the quantum of benefits lies within the exclusive domain of the Legislature, the Allahabad High Court had said, adding that judicial review in such matters was limited to cases involving manifest arbitrariness, unreasonableness or a clear constitutional violation. Holding that the challenge was essentially rooted in a policy disagreement rather than a demonstrable constitutional infirmity, the High Court had dismissed the PIL.
Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel highlights PM Modis 25-year journey as a testament to BJPs worker-centric political culture. PM Modis Journey from Party Worker to Prime Minister Symbolizes BJPs Worker-Centric Culture, Says Gujarat CM
Gujarat sets aside Rs 301 crore for 2030 Commonwealth Games, Amdavad body formed
Gujarat sets aside Rs 301 crore for 2030 Commonwealth Games, Amdavad body formed
Gujarat allocates Rs 301 crore for 2030 Commonwealth Games, forms organising company
Gujarat's government has allocated Rs 301 crore for the 2030 Commonwealth Games. This significant funding includes Rs 200 crore for the required host fee payment. A company named Amdavad 2030 Commonwealth Games Organisation was established for planning. Consultations have occurred with Commonwealth Sport and international sports federations. Preparations are underway for the major sporting event in Ahmedabad.
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ED Freezes 17 Properties Worth
The Enforcement Directorate has temporarily attached properties worth 6.52 crore linked to gangster Suresh Patel in Surat, Gujarat. ED Freezes 17 Properties Worth 6.52 Crore Linked to Notorious Gangster Suresh Patel in Gujarat
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Gujarat govt commits over Rs 231 crore for projects marking Guru Ravidas' 650th birth anniversary
Digital Desk | Gandhinagar, Sep 10 (IANS) The Gujarat government on Thursday announced its commitment to allocate more than Rs 231 crore for a range of projects aimed at promoting social harmony and commemorating the 650th birth anniversary of Sant Shiromani Guru Ravidas Maharaj. Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel made the announcement in the Gujarat Legislative Assembly under Rule 44 on the second day of the ninth session of the 15th Gujarat Assembly. Under the 'Samrasta Sankalp Abhiyan', the proposed allocation includes funds for education, hostels, libraries, cultural programmes, development of an ashram and modernisation of premises associated with saints belonging to Scheduled Castes. The government has proposed Rs 40 crore for the construction of a Dr Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar Bhavan at the state level, with facilities for education, a hostel, library and competitive examination classes. Another Rs 50 crore has been proposed under the Sant Shiromani Guru Ravidasji Maharaj Vidyashray Yojana for hostel and PG assistance for college students. Sant Shiromani Guru Ravidasji Maharaj Chair Centre will also be established at Bhakta Kavi Narsinh Mehta University in Junagadh. The government has also proposed grants for activities across 70 universities in Gujarat, including quiz contests, prizes, quickies, hoardings and banners, along with the preparation of books and audiobooks on the life and works of Guru Ravidas. For cultural programmes in all talukas, Rs 5.36 crore has been proposed, while Rs 93.80 crore has been earmarked for constructing one Samras Bhavan and library in each taluka. The government has proposed another Rs 10 crore for the overall development of the ashram at Sarsai village in Visavadar taluka of Junagadh district. Further Rs 30 crore has been proposed for the modernisation and renovation of premises housing huts and ashrams of various saints belonging to Scheduled Castes. CM Patel said the initiative is intended to give further impetus to the ideals of social harmony associated with Guru Ravidas. Guru Ravidasji Maharaj is not only a saint but also a pioneer of equality, social justice, love, compassion and humanity. His dream was not merely for the welfare of one community, but for the welfare of the entire nation, CM Patel said in his statement. He said his ideals could be realised when every poor person receives justice, every youth gets an opportunity, every woman receives respect, and every citizen gets equal participation in development. Referring to the teachings of Guru Ravidas, the Chief Minister said: Several of his sacred hymns were included in the Sri Guru Granth Sahib and continue to inspire people to follow the path of truth, love, service and good conduct. He also referred to the saying, Man changa to kathoti mein Ganga, saying it conveyed the message that a person's identity was determined by their deeds, thoughts, character and devotion, and that humanity was the greatest religion. CM Patel said the state government's proposed allocation of more than Rs 231 crore would be made through the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment. The projects would also contribute to the goal of building a developed India by 2047 by drawing on Guru Ravidas' ideals and taking the lead from a developed Gujarat in building a harmonious and developed India, he noted. The 650th birth anniversary of Guru Ravidas is being observed across the country this year under the Samrasta Sankalp Abhiyan. Gujarat had also organised programmes as part of the anniversary celebrations earlier this year.
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Nepal floods: Gujarat collects DNA samples of kin of 29 missing people
Digital Desk | Gandhinagar, Sep 10 (IANS) The Gujarat government has completed DNA sample collection from relatives of 29 of the 30 people from the state, including Non-Resident Gujaratis (NRGs), who remain missing or uncontactable following the August 26 flash floods in Nepal, particularly along the Nepal-Tibet border and Bhote Koshi River corridor. The samples are being processed for DNA profiling to help identify bodies and human remains recovered in the disaster. The process for the remaining missing person is also underway. The Gujarat State Non-Resident Gujaratis Foundation (NRGF), under the NRI Division of the General Administration Department, has been coordinating with the families and authorities in India and abroad to facilitate the DNA collection and identification process. The initiative is being carried out in accordance with guidelines issued by the Central government, under which designated forensic laboratories have been identified for DNA sample collection and profiling of first-degree relatives of missing persons. DNA profiling at laboratories designated for the purpose is being undertaken free of cost, as directed by Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Six designated laboratories in Gujarat are facilitating the process, with DNA profiling being undertaken in Gandhinagar, Ahmedabad, Surat, Vadodara, Junagadh and Rajkot. The National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU) in Gandhinagar, is coordinating with the Ministry of External Affairs on DNA profiling of samples collected in India and their linkage with the identification process in Nepal. A 10-member NFSU forensic team has also been involved in the identification efforts in Nepal. Nepal Police has separately initiated DNA profiling of recovered bodies and human remains following the incident. NRGF has been personally contacting relatives of each missing person and guiding them about the designated laboratories, available facilities and the procedure for DNA sample collection and profiling. It has also been coordinating with NRGs and relatives living abroad to ascertain the action taken by local authorities in their respective countries. In cases involving relatives in New Zealand, the United States, Canada and African countries, NRGF has obtained information about DNA samples collected by authorities in those countries and the status of the identification process. In several cases, samples of relatives living abroad have already been collected through the respective local authorities. The DNA profiling reports are being sent directly by the designated laboratories to Nepalese authorities through the official email addresses and contact numbers notified by the them for the identification exercise. Nepal Police has also requested first-degree relatives of missing people living abroad to undergo DNA profiling at authorised forensic laboratories in their respective countries. The Gujarat Government, through the State Emergency Operations Centre (SEOC), district administrations and NRGF, has been coordinating efforts to trace people from the state and Gujaratis living abroad who were reported missing or remain uncontactable after the floods. A consolidated list of missing and untraceable persons prepared by SEOC and NRGF has also been shared with the Nepal government. So far, 30 people, including NRGs, remain untraceable from the flood-affected areas. Those reported missing or out of contact include people from Ahmedabad, Anand, Banaskantha, Kheda, Gandhinagar, Surat, Valsad, Rajkot and other parts of Gujarat. Several had travelled to Nepal for the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra through different travel agencies and routes. The scale of the disaster has made conventional identification difficult in cases where bodies or human remains have been severely damaged or recovered in parts. Nepal has therefore begun a large-scale DNA identification exercise, with samples being collected from relatives and compared with DNA obtained from recovered remains. The DNA-based process is expected to help establish the identities of victims from Gujarat and other parts of India, as well as foreign nationals, and provide families with confirmation about the fate of relatives who remain missing.
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Gujarat University Teaching Assistant Recruitment 2026 - Apply Offline
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Amit Shah Confirms Safety of Workers After Slab Collapse in Gandhinagar
Amit Shah reassures that all workers are safe after a slab collapse at a construction site in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. Amit Shah Confirms Safety of Workers After Slab Collapse in Gandhinagar
HM Shah speaks to Gujarat CM, Dy CM after slab collapse; all injured workers safe
Digital Desk | Gandhinagar, Sep 10 (IANS) Union Home Minister and Gandhinagar MP Amit Shah on Thursday said all workers injured in the collapse of a slab at an under-construction building in the Kudasan area were safe and receiving medical treatment. HM Shah said he spoke to Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi after the incident and was briefed about the rescue and relief operations launched by the local administration. In a post on social media platform X, HM Shah said: In connection with the incident of a slab collapsing at a construction site in Kudasan, Gandhinagar, I spoke with the Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister. The local administration immediately undertook relief and rescue operations. All the injured workers are safe and are being provided with all possible medical treatment. I pray for the speedy recovery of all the injured. The incident took place at around 9:15 p.m. on Wednesday at the under-construction Bosky The Empire commercial building in Kudasan, where a portion of the slab reportedly collapsed while construction work was underway. Following the collapse, local police, fire brigade and disaster management teams rushed to the site and launched a rescue operation. Cranes and other equipment were used to clear the debris and evacuate workers who were feared trapped underneath the collapsed structure. Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi visited the accident site as well as Gandhinagar Civil Hospital and reviewed the rescue and medical arrangements. He later said that around 15 workers had been injured, with two discharged after being found safe and the remaining workers undergoing treatment. Health Minister Praful Pansheriya also reached the Civil Hospital and reviewed the treatment of the injured. Specialist doctors, including those from orthopaedics, spine care and surgery, were deployed to provide medical assistance. BJP MLA Rita Patel said local residents had informed her that around 20 to 22 workers generally worked at the site each day. Around 13 workers had been rescued and shifted to the Civil Hospital, and that none was in critical condition, she said. Authorities have ordered a detailed investigation into the collapse. The probe will examine whether safety regulations were followed at the construction site and whether any quality-related issue or other deficiency in the centring or slab work contributed to the accident. Officials said further legal action would be taken in accordance with the findings of the investigation. The district administration, municipal authorities and senior police officials are continuing to monitor the situation.
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Gujarat building collapse: All trapped workers rescued, no casualties reported
The collapse occurred late Wednesday evening at the construction site of the 'Bosky The Empire' commercial building in Kudasan
Gyanesh Kumar, Indias Chief Election Commissioner, visits Gujarat to engage with citizens on electoral transparency and democratic values. Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar Embarks on First Gujarat Visit to Promote Electoral Transparency
Gandhinagar: All workers rescued after slab collapse, no casualties
Gandhinagar: All workers trapped after a portion of an under-construction building collapsed in Gujarats Kudasan area were rescued safely, with the state government reporting zero casualties after a war-footing rescue operation late Wednesday night (September 9). Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi, who visited both the accident site and Gandhinagar Civil Hospital, said that around 15 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 .
Gandhinagar construction site accident: 15 workers rescued, 12 hospitalised
Fifteen workers were rescued after a metal slab collapsed at site under construction in the Kudasan area of Gandhinagar on Wednesday night, Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi said, adding that the debris-clearing operation would continue through the night to ensure that no one remained trapped. Sanghavi said 12 of the rescued workers were admitted to Gandhinagar Civil Hospital, while three others who did not suffer major injuries were discharged. According to the report received just five minutes ago from the Gandhinagar Civil Hospital Superintendent, all 12 individuals currently hospitalised are safe, and none are in critical condition, he said at the accident site. The accident occurred around 9 pm at the an construction site in the Kudasan area of Gandhinagar when a large metal slab collapsed during ongoing construction work. Sanghavi said teams from the Municipal Corporation, district police, district administration, State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and National
CEC Gyanesh Kumar to begin first Gujarat visit today, engage with BLOs, voters
Digital Desk | Gandhinagar, Sep 10 (IANS) Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar will undertake his first visit to Gujarat as the head of the Election Commission of India starting Thursday. He will hold interactions with Booth Level Officers (BLOs), Electoral Literacy Club (ELC) members and citizens. These interactions are planned around the theme of 'Transparency from Roll to Poll'. Kumar, who took charge as the 26th Chief Election Commissioner in February last year, will begin his two-day visit by paying tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Sabarmati Ashram. He will then visit the historic Adalaj Stepwell as part of a programme introducing him to Gujarat's cultural heritage. Later in the day, CEC Kumar is scheduled to visit the Ahmedabad Management Association (AMA) premises, where he will interact with citizens on Conducting Elections in India The World's Largest Democracy. On Friday, the CEC will interact with more than 500 BLOs from across the state at Atal Kalam Hall at Gujarat University. The programme is intended to focus on the role of grassroots election officials in maintaining transparency in the electoral process. CEC Kumar will later interact with more than 1,000 members of Electoral Literacy Clubs at the AUDA Auditorium in Shela. The programme will include an introduction to the vision, mission and key features of the recently launched ELC 2.0. The Election Commission has been promoting ELCs as platforms for familiarising young citizens with electoral processes and democratic values. An information session on ECINET, the Election Commission's one-stop digital platform for election-related information and services, will also be held. ECINET was launched by the Commission in January this year and is available in 22 scheduled languages, besides English. Senior Election Commission officials will provide technical and media-related guidance during the programmes through PowerPoint presentations. They include Director General (Media) Ashish Goyal, Director General (IT) Seema Khanna, Director Shubhra Saxena and Deputy Director (Media) Apoorva Kumar Singh. The interactions have been planned by the office of Gujarat Chief Electoral Officer Sandeep Sagale to communicate Gyanesh Kumar's emphasis on Transparency from Roll to Poll and provide direct engagement with officials involved in electoral work and voter awareness.
Digital Desk | Gandhinagar, Sep 10 (IANS) All workers trapped after a portion of an under-construction building collapsed in Gujarat's Kudasan area were rescued safely, with the state government reporting zero casualties after a war-footing rescue operation late Wednesday night. Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi, who visited both the accident site and Gandhinagar Civil Hospital, said that around 15 workers were initially reported injured in the incident. Two of them were discharged after being found safe, while the remaining injured workers were undergoing treatment at the Civil Hospital. The collapse occurred late Wednesday evening at the construction site of the 'Bosky The Empire' commercial building in Kudasan. A portion of the slab suddenly gave way, trapping workers beneath the debris and prompting the local administration, police and fire brigade teams to launch an immediate rescue operation. Rescue personnel from the Gandhinagar Municipal Corporation, fire brigade and disaster management teams used cranes and other modern equipment to remove the debris and reach the workers trapped underneath. All those rescued were shifted by ambulance to Gandhinagar Civil Hospital for medical treatment. The timely rescue operation ensured that there were no fatalities in the incident. Senior officials, including Home Department Additional Chief Secretary Sanjeev Kumar, Director General of Police (DGP) Gyanendra Singh Malik, the District Collector, Municipal Commissioner and senior police officials, monitored the operation, the Deputy Chief Minister said. BJP MLA Rita Patel said local residents had told her that around 20 to 22 people generally worked at the construction site each day. According to her, all workers had been brought out from the debris and shifted to the Civil Hospital, with none reported to be in critical condition. This incident occurred about three hours ago. We were outside when we received a call informing us that this accident happened in the Kudasan area of Gandhinagar. From local residents, we learned that around 20 to 22 people used to work here daily. However, so far, 13 people have been pulled out from the debris and shifted to Civil Hospital. Fortunately, no one is in critical condition; all are receiving treatment. A dedicated team of doctors is present at the Civil Hospital, ensuring they receive proper care, Patel added. Health Minister Praful Pansheriya also reached Gandhinagar Civil Hospital soon after the incident and reviewed the treatment of the injured. Specialist doctors were deployed to ensure that the workers received timely medical care. The latest official account comes after initial reports indicated that 10 to 15 workers could have been trapped beneath the collapsed structure. Emergency teams had rushed to the site after the incident at around 9.15 p.m. on Wednesday, while ambulances were deployed to transport the injured. Authorities have now ordered a detailed investigation into the accident. Officials will examine whether prescribed safety norms were followed at the construction site and whether any quality-related issue or other deficiency in the centring and slab work contributed to the collapse. Deputy CM Sanghavi said appropriate legal action would be taken according to the findings of the investigation. The district administration, municipal authorities and senior police officials are continuing to monitor the situation.
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Under-Construction Building Collapses in Gandhinagar: 10-15 Workers Feared Trapped, Rescue Underway
A construction site in Kudasan near Gandhinagar, Gujarat, turned into an emergency zone on Wednesday after a section of an under-construction building suddenly collapsed.Several workers are feared to be buried under the debris. Officials said around 10 to 15 workers may
Several workers feared trapped as portion of under-construction building collapses in Gujarat
Digital Desk | Gandhinagar, Sep 9 (IANS) A portion of an under-construction commercial building collapsed at around 9:15 p.m. on Wednesday in the Kudasan area of Gandhinagar in Gujarat, with around 10 to 15 construction workers feared trapped beneath the debris, leading to a large-scale night-time rescue operation. The incident reportedly occurred at the Bosky The Empire construction site, where an iron slab was reportedly being erected between two units when the structure suddenly gave way. The collapse was accompanied by a loud crash, following which local residents rushed to the site and alerted the authorities. Officials said around 10 to 15 workers were believed to have been at the site when the structure collapsed. Four workers were initially rescued, while further efforts were underway to locate and rescue those who may still be trapped. The injured workers were shifted to Gandhinagar Civil Hospital for treatment, with one patient reported to be in critical condition. A local police team and more than four fire brigade vehicles were sent to the site soon after the incident was reported. Fire and rescue personnel began clearing the heavy iron structure and concrete debris to reach the workers believed to be trapped underneath. 10 to 15 workers were trapped after the massive crane came crashing down at the site. Four have been rescued. As soon as the information was received, a local police team and four fire brigade vehicles rushed to the scene. A rescue operation is being carried out on a war footing, officials said. Multiple 108 emergency ambulances were also deployed at the site to provide immediate medical assistance and transport rescued workers to hospital. The collapse occurred at the construction site of the commercial project in Kudasan, a busy area near Gandhinagar. According to people at the spot, the sound of the structure collapsing drew a large crowd of local residents, while police and emergency personnel moved in to secure the area and assist with the rescue operation. Gandhinagar Municipal Commissioner and Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi reached the site and took stock of the rescue efforts. Fire brigade and police teams are continuing the operation as authorities are working to ascertain the exact number of people who were present at the construction site. Initial reports variously described the incident as involving a crane and an iron slab, while authorities continued their rescue operation to establish the circumstances of the collapse. The exact number of workers trapped, the total number injured and whether there were any deaths had not been officially confirmed at the time of the initial rescue efforts.
