Gujarat: Parties finalise candidates as Gandhinagar civic poll nomination process ends
Digital Desk | Gandhinagar, Sep 26 (IANS) The BJP, Congress and Aam Aadmi Party stepped up their preparations for the Gandhinagar Municipal Corporation (GMC) elections on Saturday as the deadline for filing nomination papers ended, with the three parties announcing candidates for the remaining wards of the 44-seat civic body. The BJP completed its candidate list by announcing candidates for the remaining seats after initially naming 32 candidates for eight wards. The party has now announced candidates for all 44 seats across the 11 wards. The Congress also released its remaining candidates on the final day for filing nominations, completing its list for the civic contest. AAP, which had earlier announced 29 candidates, said on Saturday that 41 of its candidates had filed their nomination papers. The party said its candidates included doctors, lawyers, engineers and social workers and that it had given priority to young leadership and workers who had been associated with the organisation for several years. The AAP candidates filed their nominations under the leadership of Gujarat in-charge Gopal Rai, state president Isudan Gadhvi and state organisation general secretary Manoj Sorathiya. The party said its candidates had been raising civic issues concerning Gandhinagar, and its workers were campaigning across the city. The BJP has also fielded a former Congress corporator from Ward 3. The corporator had been among the two candidates elected on Congress tickets in the 2021 GMC polls. Both Congress councillors subsequently resigned from the party in March 2024 and joined the BJP, according to reports. The latest candidate announcements come as the three parties prepare for a contest in the state capital, where the BJP had won 41 of the 44 seats in the 2021 GMC elections. The Congress had won two seats and AAP one. Both Congress councillors later joined the BJP, taking its tally in the civic body to 43. The GMC election covers 44 seats across 11 wards. The Gujarat State Election Commission issued the election notification on September 21, with September 26 set as the last date for filing nominations. Scrutiny of nomination papers will be held on September 28, while candidates can withdraw their nominations until September 29. Polling will be held on October 11 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., with counting scheduled for October 13. Re-polling, if required, will be held on October 12. The election will be conducted through electronic voting machines. With the nomination process now closed, the scrutiny and withdrawal stages will determine the final list of candidates before campaigning intensifies for the election.
HM Amit Shah to visit Gujarat tomorrow; three programmes lined up in Ahmedabad
Digital Desk | Ahmedabad, Sep 26 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah will visit Gujarat on Sunday for a series of programmes in Ahmedabad, including the inauguration of a WAG-12 locomotive maintenance shed and the launch of the countrys first LNG-powered train from Sabarmati railway station. HM Shahs Gujarat visit will begin at 10 a.m. at Shela in Ahmedabad, where he will attend a programme organised to mark the 92nd birth anniversary of Acharya Padmasagar Surishwarji Maharaj. He will then travel to the Sabarmati locomotive shed at 11 a.m. to inaugurate the WAG-12 maintenance shed, which has been developed for the maintenance of high-capacity electric locomotives used for freight operations. The final programme of the visit is scheduled at Sabarmati railway station at 11:30 a.m. HM Shah will inaugurate development works at the station and flag off Indias first LNG-powered train. The railway projects being inaugurated and launched during the visit are part of a package of projects worth more than Rs 1,542 crore in the Ahmedabad area. Besides the WAG-12 maintenance shed and LNG train, the package includes the automatic block signalling system on sections of the Ahmedabad Division, the doubling of the SabarmatiSarkhej railway line and the Kavach train protection system on the AhmedabadPalanpur and AhmedabadSamakhiyali sections. The WAG-12 shed has been developed at an estimated cost of around Rs 700 crore for the homing and maintenance of 300 WAG-12 HHP electric locomotives. The locomotives have a capacity of around 12,000 HP and are designed for hauling heavy and long freight trains. At present, 154 WAG-12 locomotives have been homed at the shed, with the total fleet planned to reach 300 by 2027-28. The LNG train initiative involves two 1,400 HP Driving Power Cars converted to a diesel-plus-LNG dual-fuel system. More than 2,000 km of field trials have been completed on the two converted DPCs. The system allows the use of LNG as a partial replacement for diesel while retaining diesel as an alternative fuel. The visit also comes against the backdrop of ongoing railway capacity and safety works in the Ahmedabad Division. A total of 404 km is being equipped with the indigenous Kavach system at an estimated cost of around Rs 411 crore, while automatic block signalling has been provided across 122.57 km at an estimated cost of Rs 118.83 crore. The 21-km SabarmatiSarkhej doubling project, estimated to cost around Rs 313.27 crore, is targeted for completion by March 2028.
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Bengal: PMs advisor inspects Dankuni station upgradation works
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Sep 26 (IANS) Tarun Kapoor, advisor to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, visited Dankuni station of Eastern Railway (ER) on Saturday to review ongoing development work. ER General Manager Gitika Pandey and other senior officials accompanied him. Earlier in the day, Kapoor held a meeting at the ER headquarters to review and accelerate infrastructure projects, with a strong emphasis on upgrading passenger amenities. Dankuni, an important station on the Howrah/SealdahNew Delhi route, is close to Kolkata and is being developed into a major freight and coaching terminal. Kapoor inspected the stations operating layout, booking counter and One Station One Product (OSOP) stalls. The primary objective was to assess passenger amenities, enhance operational efficiency and ensure swift completion of pending projects. Dankuni station, built in 1917, handles an average daily footfall of more than 30,000 passengers. Officials said redevelopment work is being undertaken at an estimated cost of Rs 18.66 crore. Completed works include the ground floor of the main station building, renovation of the elevation, porch construction, circulating and parking areas, platform surfaces and sheds, upgraded illumination systems and train information/GPS clock systems (TIB/CGDB). Earlier this year, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw informed Parliament about remodelling work at the Dankuni yard. This involves extending the shunting line and upgrading signalling/interlocking arrangements at a sanctioned cost of Rs 27.18 crore. He also said preparation of a Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the Dankuni coaching terminal has been taken up. The Union Budget 2026 announced a new Dedicated Freight Corridor connecting Dankuni to Surat in Gujarat. Work to prepare and update the DPR for this corridor has also begun.
Gujarat CM joins 'Seva Setu' offering 56-plus services in one place
Digital Desk | Gandhidham, Sep 26 (IANS) More than 56 government services, ranging from certificates and Aadhaar corrections to welfare assistance and health cards, were brought together at a single venue in Gandhidham on Saturday as the first 'Seva Setu' programme of a 12-phase initiative in Kutch was held under the state governments 'Seva Sankalp Abhiyan'. The programme, organised by the Gandhidham Municipality, was aimed at providing multiple government services at one place and resolving citizens issues on the spot, with Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel interacting directly with beneficiaries and reviewing the services being provided at various departmental stalls. Patel visited the stalls and spoke to beneficiaries about their access to government schemes. He also distributed sanction orders and approval letters under the PM Awas Yojana, PM Svanidhi Yojana, Free Ship Card and Ayushman Bharat schemes. Equipment assistance was also provided to persons with disabilities through the initiative of Shri Ram Krishna Seva Trust. The services available at the programme included income certificates, caste certificates, Aadhaar card corrections, ration cards, Ayushman cards, widow assistance and old-age support, among others. A large number of citizens availed themselves of the services, with the programme providing access to more than 56 services at a single location. Addressing beneficiaries, Patel said the government was working with the mantra of service, good governance and welfare of people experiencing poverty. Through programmes like Seva Setu, the government itself reaches the peoples doorstep to resolve their issues. Our resolve is that the last person in society must benefit from government schemes, and no citizen should remain deprived of public services, he said. Seva Setu is a significant step in this direction, where all types of government services are made available at one place, Patel added. The Gandhidham programme was the first of 12 Seva Setu programmes planned in Kutch as part of the 'Seva Sankalp Abhiyan'. The initiative is focused on making government services and welfare schemes accessible to citizens through a single platform and facilitating the resolution of grievances and service-related requirements at the local level. Minister of State for Labour, Skill Development and Employment, Kantilal Amrutiya, and Minister of State for Higher and Technical Education, Trikam Chhanga, attended the programme. Lok Sabha MP Vinod Chavda, District Panchayat President Prabhaben Hun, MLAs Malati Maheshwari, Aniruddhbhai Dave and Virendrasinh Jadeja, Gandhidham Mayor Divyaben Nathani, Deputy Mayor Navin Jeru, Collector Anil Ranavasia, District Development Officer Utsav Gautam and Gandhidham Municipal Commissioner B.D. Davera were also present. Leaders Devjibhai Varchand and Dhaval Acharya, district administration officials and a large number of citizens attended the programme.
India to set up first port-based e-methanol plant at Kandla for 2,300 cr
In a boost to maritime decarbonisation, the government on Saturday laid the foundation stone for its first port-based e-methanol production facility at Kandla, involving an investment of Rs 2,300 crore. The 150-tonne-per-day green fuel plant - a joint venture between the Deendayal Port Authority (DPA) and Assam Petro-Chemicals Ltd (APCL)-will supply cleaner fuel to international vessels navigating the busy Asia-Europe trade corridor. India is moving up as the world's leading maritime power and it will now power the world's ships with green energy, Union Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said. Sonowal was speaking at an event to lay the foundation stone for the country's first port-based e-methanol plant at Deendayal Port Authority (DPA) in Kandla, Gandhidham, Gujarat. According to an official statement, the 150-tonne-per-day plant will use renewable power, water and biogenic CO2 to produce e-methanol, a green fuel that will enable cleaner shipping, and supply it to vessels plyin
Assam, Gujarat Join Hands To Power India
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Saturday laid the foundation stone for a 150-tonne-per-day (TPD) e-methanol plant at Deendayal Port in Kandla, Gujarat. The project, with an investment of over 1,200 crore in its first phase, is expected to produce up to 50,000 tonnes... The post Assam, Gujarat Join Hands To Power Indias Green Energy Push; E-Methanol Plant Launched At Kandla first appeared on Northeast Today .
Sikkim Delegation Leaves For Somnath Swabhiman Parv In Gujarat
Gangtok, Sep 26: A 30-member delegation from Sikkim was flagged off for the Somnath Swabhiman Yatra by Culture Minister Arun Upreti in Gangtok on Saturday. The delegation, comprising 28 representatives from different ethnic communities of Sikkim and two officials from the Culture Department, is participating in the yatra under the patronage of Chief Minister Prem... The post Sikkim Delegation Leaves For Somnath Swabhiman Parv In Gujarat first appeared on Northeast Today .
India lays foundation for first port-based e-methanol plant at Kandla
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 26 (IANS) India on Saturday took a major step towards becoming a global supplier of green fuel with the foundation stone laid for the countrys first port-based e-methanol plant at Deendayal Port Authority (DPA) in Kandla, Gujarat. Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal and Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma laid the foundation stone for the Rs 2,300-crore project, which is being jointly developed by DPA and Assam Petro-Chemicals Ltd (APCL), based in Namrup, Assam. The plant will have a total production capacity of 150 tonnes of e-methanol per day and will use renewable power, water and biogenic carbon dioxide to produce the green fuel. The e-methanol will be supplied to vessels operating along the Asia-Europe International Trade Corridor, positioning Kandla as a potential green-fuel hub for international shipping. The project is expected to produce green methanol at a significantly lower cost than prevailing global rates. The plant is projected to produce the fuel at around $750 per tonne, compared with a global rate of about $1,300 per tonne, strengthening India's potential to compete in the global green-fuel market. The project will be implemented in two phases using scalable modules. The first phase, involving an investment of Rs 1,200 crore, will add 50 tonnes per day of production capacity and is targeted for completion by January 2027. The second phase will add another 100 tonnes per day at an investment of Rs 1,100 crore, with completion targeted for March 2027. DPA and APCL will contribute capital in a 76:24 ratio. DPA's contribution includes equity capital of Rs 567.32 crore, 75 acres of land, desalinated water and renewable energy in the form of green hydrogen. The facility is expected to be among India's largest e-methanol production plants and create more than 3,500 direct and indirect jobs. It is also expected to support the development of a broader green-energy ecosystem around Kandla, including transportation, storage, supply and other ancillary activities linked to the production and movement of green molecules. The project is aligned with India's target of achieving net-zero emissions by 2070 and the government's focus on energy self-reliance, Make in India and Make for the World. It also comes as India seeks to expand its maritime capabilities and strengthen its position in global shipping. The government plans to add 100 new ships to India's merchant fleet over the next five years and aims to make the country one of the world's top five ship-owning nations by 2047. Global shipping major Maersk has also started placing orders for containers manufactured in India.
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Gujarat CID-Crime has registered FIRs against three political outfits – Swatantrata Abhivyakti Party, Satyavadi Rakshak Party, and Garib Kalyan Party – for allegedly orchestrating a 'poll donation scam' amounting to Rs 314 crore in tax evasion. These parties reportedly collected donations, returned money after deducting commissions, and facilitated tax rebates for donors, with chartered accountants also implicated. The scam involved submitting false contribution reports to the Election Commission.
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The 2,300-crore project is aimed at supplying cleaner fuel to the maritime sector and is part of the ports plan to develop itself as a green-fuel and bunkering hub
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Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 26 (IANS) Actress Juhi Chawla praised the atmosphere and safety arrangements at Mumbais Ganpati celebrations, where she further highlighted how thousands of devotees, including men and women, were able to participate in the festivities safely and peacefully. Speaking about the celebrations, Juhi said she was struck by the respectful and joyful atmosphere surrounding the festival, with devotees coming together to seek the blessings of Lord Ganesha. As you can see, what can I say, there is a very happy and respectful atmosphere here. So many people are going to worship Baba, with so much respect. I am surprised that, and a very good thing, there are women here, men too, and everyone is going safely, she told IANS. Juhi further said, Everyone is going safely, and you can see, there are so many people, thousands, lakhs of people, but everyone is safe. And everyone is going with ease, with their happiness, to worship Baba. It is a very beautiful atmosphere, she added. I think this is the pride of Mumbai, and thank you, Shaina, for inviting me here. Watching this on TV is one thing, but actually watching it in real life, fills the heart, Juhi said. The actress also spoke about the significance of Ganpati celebrations in Maharashtra and Gujarat, describing the festival as a special part of the region's cultural celebrations. I am saying the same thing, that, first of all, this festival is very important for Maharashtra, for Gujarat. Here, we celebrate this with a lot of love, and this is very special. What you are seeing here, maybe this doesn't happen anywhere else in the world. Where else in the world is such a festival celebrated? she said. Alongside praising the festivities, Juhi also used the occasion to make an appeal for greater environmental consciousness. She urged organisers of large Ganpati pandals to take the lead in adopting eco-friendly practices. And I say to the big pandals, the big Ganpatis, I say to them, please, when will you make an eco-friendly Ganpati? When will you? When you do, all the pandals will follow you. So please, first try to become eco-friendly, she said. Known for her work across Hindi cinema, Juhi Chawla has remained associated with many social and environmental causes over the years. She has been a part of the entertainment industry for over four decades.
Matter Of A Season Or Two For Delhi Mens To Regain Red-ball Consistency, Says New Head Coach Dahiya
Ranji Trophy Elite Group: Newly appointed Delhi senior mens head coach Vijay Dahiya believes it is only a matter of time before the seven-time Ranji Trophy champions rediscover their consistency in red-ball cricket. Despite regularly producing cricketers for India and the IPL, Delhi has failed to advance past the group stage in each of the last seven seasons of the Ranji Trophy. The side last lifted the prestigious trophy in the 2007/08 campaign - a triumph achieved during Dahiyas first stint as Delhis head coach shortly after retiring as a player. Now returning to coach Delhi ahead of their Ranji Trophy Elite Group C opener against Bengal on October 11 in Kalyani, Dahiya stated that restoring Delhi's authority in red-ball cricket is his chief priority. I've been around and have been watching cricket in Delhi. I've been watching a lot of domestic matches and tournament matches in Delhi. That's the plus point I have of being in Delhi. So, officially I'm back after a while, but it's good to be back, Dahiya told IANS in an interview on Saturday. Reminded of the 2007/08 title triumph, Dahiya laughed off the distant memory to focus squarely on the immediate task of rebuilding the current sides red-ball consistency. I don't even remember, it's that old! I mean that's past. I'll be very honest, the kind of talent I see in the Delhi dressing room or in the tournaments and everything, I think it's a matter of season or two for Delhi to get back on track as far as red-ball cricket is concerned. I think Delhi is a very, very strong team in white-ball format. But yes, for red-ball, it's a work in progress and that's what the scene is. But I'm really, really excited to work with this a lot, he added. While Delhi players continue to earn national and international accolades, including middle-order batter Ayush Badoni leading India A in the T20 World Cup warm-up games, that individual promise has not yielded collective domestic cricket silverware in recent years. See, if you look at it that way, I think there are a lot of people who are doing individually very well. There are people playing for India and India A - Ayush Badoni almost leading India A. There are a lot of other guys who are getting selected in white ball format. But as a team, we have not done very well and that's absolutely a challenge because you need to understand the mindset, and why is it happening. For me, from the outside, it's very difficult to say why. But once I get into it, try and understand work, like I just mentioned, it's a very exciting lot. You just need to understand what clicks for them and try and find those buttons which I can press and get the best out of them because it's not just the 15 that I've seen last year, there are a lot of other very exciting youngsters, he added. Dahiya, who served as assistant coach with IPL franchise Gujarat Titans this year, takes over from former India off-spinner Sarandeep Singh. His support staff in Delhi includes assistant coaches Kshitiz Sharma and Kuldeep Rawat, alongside bowling coaches Sanjeev Sharma and former India pacer Parvinder Awana. He also stressed on the importance of working seamlessly with the selection panel comprising former Delhi players Bhaskar Pillai, Manu Nayyar, and Praveen Gupta. I'm really looking forward to work with the selectors as well because I have a lot of respect for both the selectors, especially Bhaskar Pillai and Manu Nayyar, because they were my seniors when I made my debut for Delhi. I think they will also play a very important role for Delhi's progress. Everybody needs to be on the same page. This is the first time for Praveen to be a selector for the senior group. But these two have been around and they understand the psyche of Delhi cricket when Delhi cricket dominated the domestic scene. So I'm really looking forward to work with those two, especially the selection panel, and try and find the right path to follow in all formats, he added. That alignment across the board is vital to turning potential into changing Delhis red-ball fortunes. Sometimes a lot of people look at everything with two mindsets. If everybody is on the same page, sometimes it's not about the number because everybody is on the same page. Sometimes you can have two people in a team and being on the different page, there can be trouble in that. As the chief coach of the side, it's going to be very important for me to keep everybody on the same page and that same page is how and what we can do to get the best out of the players. So in that sense, I think that's my job. It doesn't matter at the moment because it's already done. It's so important to keep everybody and get the best out of them. Awana and Sanjeev played for Delhi, Kuldeep has been around for a while and even Kshitiz for that matter - he's been around. So I'll try and get the best out of these guys, but Sanjeev and Awana have been around and I think they're going to be a help for the whole group. Looking ahead to starting their campaign on the road in Kalyani, before potentially playing their home games in Palam due to drainage upgradation work set to happen at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Dahiya remained realistic about the challenge ahead. You don't have to go far. Sometimes a familiar surface plays so much in your mind. So in that sense, yes, I've been there, done that. A lot of people have played there. So in that sense, it's not going to be an unfamiliar territory. But having said that, it's going to be a challenge. There's no doubt about that. My vision should be the team's vision and the team's vision should be my vision and that is only one - that is how we can play our best. When I say best cricket, it's what is available to us. I think I've watched enough domestic cricket. I've seen enough talent on the display in domestic cricket. If we can play our best cricket, and if as a support staff we can provide them the environment where they feel free, fearless, trusted and can give their best, I have no doubt that we can do really well. Dahiya signed off by calling on Delhis players to embrace pride in representing the national capital in the domestic season. I'm not somebody who starts the journey looking at the destination. I'm somebody who starts step by step. The first step is to get a group together which believes in one thing, as well as hard work, honesty and being true to their potential and honest about what they bring to the park and then the rest of it - everything else will start from there. If we can play our best cricket, and if as a support staff we can provide them the environment where they feel free, fearless, trusted and can give their best, I have no doubt that we can do really well. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories I may be 50-plus, but I don't behave like that because I don't feel like that and that is what I want to see in the boys as well because it's an honour to play for your state, especially the one which has given so much to the country. It's high time where we stop asking or thinking what Delhi has given us. We need to start understanding what we have given to Delhi, he concluded. Article Source: IANS
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No train ticket found: SC restores compensation claim for passenger's death
The Supreme Court has said the absence of recovery of a train ticket from a deceased passenger cannot result in defeating the compensation claim, as it restored the payout awarded to the parents of a man who died after falling from a moving train in Gujarat in 2017. A bench of Justices Ujjal Bhuyan and AS Chandurkar set aside the order of the Gujarat High Court rejecting the compensation awarded to the parents of Maheshbhai, who died falling off the general compartment following a sudden jerk and jolt while travelling to Surat via Ahmedabad on September 27, 2017. The bench on Friday said, The high court gave undue importance to the absence of the railway ticket without taking into consideration the statement made on oath by the victim's father and the fact that the victim had been hospitalised for a period of more than one month. On the preponderance of probabilities, it can be concluded that the victim was a bona fide passenger and that absence of recovery of his ticket cannot ...
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Non-recovery of train ticket from deceased passenger can't defeat compensation claim: SC
The Supreme Court restored an award of compensation for the parents of Maheshbhai, a deceased passenger. He died after falling from a moving train in Gujarat on September 27, 2017. The court noted the absence of a train ticket should not invalidate their claim for compensation. The Railways Claim Tribunal had held Maheshbhai was a bona fide passenger deserving of compensation, which was initially undermined by the Gujarat High Court.
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Delhi's Initial Ranji Games May Happen In Palam Due To Major Drainage Revamp At Arun Jaitley Stadium
Palam Air Force Ground: Delhis initial home matches in the 2026/27 Ranji Trophy season could be shifted to the Air Force Ground in Palam as the Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) prepares to undertake a major overhaul of the drainage system at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. The venue, which recently hosted three T20Is between India and Afghanistan earlier this month, will require an extended period of downtime once the civic work commences. A proposal has been sent out to improve the drainage system at the venue. Right now, people concerned are waiting for the final approval. Lets be clear - this process needs time; in winter, it takes time for the grass to grow, and for this, proper sunshine is needed, and you can have an idea of it by seeing the weather in December and January, a source familiar with the matter told IANS on Friday. Delhi, which kicks off their Elite Group C campaign against Bengal in Kalyani from October 11, have two scheduled home fixtures in the first phase - against Gujarat (October 1821) and Services (November 25). Both matches are now expected to take place at the Palam Air Force Ground. The upgradation in the drainage system will also lead to the soil-based outfield being converted into a sand-based one. The process will involve a lot of watering, and the invitation for tenders is expected to begin soon. People who have worked in upgrading drainage systems at other Test venues and are known to the BCCI are expected to be preferred for this work. A final confirmation is likely to come by the first week of October, added the source. The timeline for the outfield work, initially understood to be of four months, could also cast doubt over New Delhi hosting the mens ODI between India and Sri Lanka, to be played on December 13. Should the upgradation work and grass cultivation face delays, the BCCI may have to look at an alternative venue for the match. Delhi will have a second-phase Ranji Trophy home game against Maharashtra, slated to be held from February 1 to 4. Previously, former India wicketkeeper-batter Vijay Dahiya was appointed head coach of the Delhi men's domestic team for the 2026/27 season and will take over from Sarandeep Singh, who was on the Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) and notably recommended his name for the role. Should the upgradation work and grass cultivation face delays, the BCCI may have to look at an alternative venue for the match. Delhi will have a second-phase Ranji Trophy home game against Maharashtra, slated to be held from February 1 to 4. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories This marks Dahiya's fourth stint in charge of Delhi, after having previously guided them to their last Ranji Trophy title in 2007/08, besides coaching Uttar Pradesh to the semi-finals in 2021/22. A seasoned coach, Dahiyas extensive resume includes IPL assistant coaching roles with Gujarat Titans, Lucknow Super Giants, and Kolkata Knight Riders, and he coaches Purani Dilli 6 in the Delhi Premier League (DPL). Article Source: IANS
Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel Encourages Youth to Embrace Skills and Contribute to Nation-Building
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Railway Ministry approves tri-weekly Amrit Bharat Express between Bhuj in Gujarat, Barauni in Bihar
Train No. 19427 Bhuj-Barauni Amrit Bharat Express will depart from Bhuj at 5:30 p.m. and reach Barauni at 04:05 a.m.. In the return direction, Train No. 19428 Barauni-Bhuj Amrit Bharat Express will depart Barauni at 11.55 pm and reach Bhuj at :15 pm, says a press statement from the Railway Ministry
Railway Ministry approves tri-weekly Amrit Bharat Express between Bhuj in Gujarat, Barauni in Bihar
Train No. 19427 Bhuj-Barauni Amrit Bharat Express will depart from Bhuj at 5:30 p.m. and reach Barauni at 04:05 a.m.. In the return direction, Train No. 19428 Barauni-Bhuj Amrit Bharat Express will depart Barauni at 11.55 pm and reach Bhuj at :15 pm, says a press statement from the Railway Ministry
Health check-up camp organised at BJPs central office under Seva Sankalp Abhiyaan
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 25 (IANS) A large-scale free health check-up camp was organised at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)s Central Office in the capital on Friday under the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan, a nationwide month-long campaign marking 25 years of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in public life. At the health camp, many party office staff and their family members underwent comprehensive health check-ups by reputed doctors and medical experts from across the country and received necessary medication and medical advice. The health check-up camp, inspired by PM Modi's vision for public service and Arogya Bharat (Ayushman Bharat initiative), sought to address the health concerns of party functionaries, educate them about the importance of fitness, and motivate them to adopt a healthy lifestyle. Many senior party functionaries, including BJP national Vice-President Lal Singh Arya, party national General Secretary (Organisation) B. L. Santosh, national secretary Swadesh Singh, Delhi and Haryana organisation general secretary Pawan Rana, national office secretary Mahendra Pandey, partys national media coordinator Ashish Usha Agrawal, office superintendent Sarvendra Kumar, along with all party support staff, participated in the health camp. With enthusiastic participation from office employees and their family members, the medical experts offered important advice. They guided them on healthy lifestyle practices, contributing to the realisation of the Prime Ministers resolve of Fit India and Aarogya Bharat. Many office support staff praised the initiative and said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the BJP has brought a spirit of public service and sensitivity, beyond its political role, and this has made every member of the organisation feel valued and taken care of. Notably, the Seva Sankalp Abhiyaan is a month-long campaign organised across the country by the BJP to observe and link PM Modis long years of public life with the spirit of seva. As the Prime Minister formally completes 25 years in office on October 7, 2026 (since becoming Gujarat CM), his role of Pradhan sevak and jan seva (public service) is set to take centre stage, with the party seeking to portray this as governance coupled with public service.
Gujarat govt makes textbooks available on Amazon with home delivery at printed price
Digital Desk | Gandhinagar, Sep 25 (IANS) Students and parents in Gujarat can now order textbooks online and have them delivered to their homes at the printed price, under the state government's Books to Students with Just One Click initiative. The Gujarat State Board of School Textbooks has entered into an MoU with e-commerce platform Amazon to make textbooks available online without any additional delivery charges, providing an alternative to purchasing books from physical bookstores. The initiative covers books published by the board for all standards and mediums. While the state government provides some textbooks to students free of cost, students must purchase other books, particularly those studying in self-financed schools. Under the arrangement with Amazon, students and parents can order these textbooks through the platform and receive them at home at the printed price, without paying an additional delivery cost. Kinjal Makwana, a parent from Ahmedabad, said the facility was useful for working parents who found it difficult to visit bookstores. My child studies in Class 1. We had ordered the books from Amazon through the Gujarat Textbook Board. Both of us are working, so we did not have time to travel back and forth. We had limited time, so we ordered the books from Amazon. We easily got all the books, and they were delivered to our home without any difficulty, she said. Manubhai Pavra, Executive President of the Gujarat State Board of School Textbooks, said the agreement aimed to ensure books could be delivered to students and parents at home at no additional cost. We recently held discussions with Amazon and signed an MoU under which textbooks can be delivered to children and parents at home at the printed price, without them having to pay any additional cost. Accordingly, whenever children need a book, they will now be able to receive it at the printed price through Amazons e-commerce platform, Pawar said. The Gujarat State Board of School Textbooks distributes around 1.5 crore textbooks every year. The online facility is also intended to serve students who need additional copies or books beyond those provided through the governments distribution system. The initiative lets parents and students access the boards textbooks through an online ordering system, so they don't have to visit bookstores for every requirement.
Digital Desk | Gandhinagar, Sep 25 (IANS) Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU) and the Central Association of Private Security Industry (CAPSI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop an indigenous framework for training, assessment and professional certification of private security personnel, with a proposed Bharat Gold Standard aimed at aligning skills with Indias regulatory, operational and technological requirements. The initiative follows Union Home Minister Amit Shah's vision for a trained, technology-enabled private security sector capable of serving as an effective first line of response and complementing public security institutions. The MoU brings together RRUs academic, training, research, simulation and assessment capabilities with CAPSIs industry network and understanding of operational requirements. The partnership seeks to establish common professional standards linking training with practical assessment and certification. During the signing ceremony at the RRU campus in Gandhinagar, Vice Chancellor Prof Bimal Patel interacted with the CAPSI delegation on the broader direction of professionalising private security in India. RRU was represented by Nimesh Dave, Director, SICSM, Lt Col B. S. Rao, Coordinator, and other university representatives. Chairman Kunwar Vikram Singh led the CAPSI delegation. It included Secretary General Mahesh Sharma, National Vice President Anil Puri, President V. V. Katti, COO of SSSDC Col A. K. Singh, President of CAPSI Gujarat Chapter Dr Sheetal Nair, National Vice Presidents Dr R. K. Tyagi and R. P. Chauhan, National Secretary (Reforms) Sanjeev Bhardwaj, Honorary Secretary of SAG Anil Rai, General Secretary of CAPSI Gujarat Rajesh Pillai, Vice President I. P. Singh, Deputy General Secretary Rajesh Yadav and Treasurer of SAG R. K. Chaturvedi. RRU's Advanced Security Skills Training Centre will serve as the institutional platform for the initiative. The centre is intended to cater to young entrants; security personnel seeking career advancement; veterans and former police personnel transitioning to civilian security; private security agency owners and managers; and professionals in risk, compliance, and facility management. The training ecosystem combines classroom instruction with simulation, laboratory exposure, scenario-based learning and physical preparedness. It includes driving and firing simulators, OSINT and technology laboratories, drone training, K9 exposure, maritime-security facilities, a dedicated Private Security Lab, moot-court exposure and human-performance infrastructure. The proposed framework places technology literacy alongside traditional security skills. With private security operations increasingly involving CCTV analytics, electronic access control, alarm systems, drones, digital communications and AI-enabled platforms, personnel would be trained in prevention, detection, reporting, escalation and first response. The proposed professional pathway would link deployment with skills, assessment, certification, specialisation and professional mobility. It is intended to allow personnel to progress from entry-level guarding and site duties to supervisory and specialised roles, including K9, drones, OSINT and technology-enabled security, and subsequently to managerial, consulting and entrepreneurial positions. The initiative also envisages training of trainers, executive education and continuing professional development to extend these competencies across private security organisations. CAPSI estimates that India's private security workforce comprises around 10 million personnel deployed across industrial facilities, financial institutions, corporate establishments, hospitals, educational campuses, residential communities, logistics networks and other public-facing spaces. The proposed Bharat Gold Standard is envisaged as a professional ecosystem covering occupational competencies, structured curricula, qualified trainers, practical learning, assessment, certification and continuing education. The framework is intended to evolve with changes in technology, security threats and operating environments. Through the partnership, RRU and CAPSI aim to establish an Indian framework that links training and assessed competence with specialised skills and continuing professional development across the private security sector.
Dont compare yourself with others: Gujarat CM tells youth
Digital Desk | Bhavnagar, Sep 25 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Friday urged young people to develop skills, gain practical knowledge and contribute to the governments vision of Viksit Bharat-2047, while stressing that development must extend beyond major cities to villages and every section of society. Addressing students at a Yuva Samvad programme at Maharaja Krishnakumarsinhji Bhavnagar University, Patel said youth could play an important role in nation-building and creating a better society through skill development, positive thinking, sensitivity and self-confidence. The interaction was organised under the 'Seva Sankalp Abhiyan', marking 25 years of Prime Minister Narendra Modis public service. Students raised questions on employment, education, agriculture, healthcare, sports, womens empowerment, cybercrime, de-addiction, infrastructure and Viksit Bharat-2047. Viksit Bharat would not be achieved only through the development of major cities, but by ensuring that development opportunities and the benefits of government schemes reach villages and every citizen, he said. He also urged young people not only to make use of government schemes themselves but to help needy people and friends access them. Highlighting employment opportunities emerging in Dholera Special Investment Region (SIR), Patel called on youth to acquire technical skills suited to the requirements of upcoming industries. The government is working with companies to provide skill development training, particularly in sectors such as semiconductors, he asserted. On physical and mental well-being, the Chief Minister advised young people not to compare themselves with others and said they should move ahead according to their own abilities. If success is not achieved, one should make another attempt, he said, while highlighting yoga and positive thinking for maintaining a healthy mind and body. Responding to a question on agriculture, Patel said modern farming methods, suitable seeds, technology and equipment could help young people improve their own farms and contribute to agricultural development in their villages. He encouraged students to supplement classroom learning with practical experience by visiting model farms and exploring value addition of agricultural produce. On cybercrime, Patel highlighted government initiatives to create awareness among students about cybersecurity and online fraud. On sports, he said: Sports infrastructure is being developed across Gujarat, and government support is there for projects to develop hockey and other sports facilities in Bhavnagar. The Chief Minister also stressed the importance of womens participation in policy-making and highlighted efforts to increase their representation in local self-government institutions. Learning other languages is important, but there should be no hesitation in speaking ones mother tongue, he said. Patel expressed confidence that the youth could make a significant contribution to nation-building through skills, positive thinking, sensitivity and self-confidence.
Gujarat Deploys 6,000+ Personnel To Secure Ambaji Pilgrims Amid Recent Accidents
With lakhs of devotees travelling to Ambaji for Bhadarvi Poonam, Gujarat has intensified security, traffic management and emergency assistance along pilgrimage routes.
Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel highlights reforms at Ship Recycling event
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Gujarats Chief Minister inaugurates 738 crore in development projects in Bhavnagar, emphasizing public service and sustainability. Bhavnagar Unveils 738 Crore Development Projects, Including New Collector Office
Railways has approved a new tri-weekly Bhuj-Barauni Amrit Bharat Express covering 2,532 km across Gujarat, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, with services to begin on a date to be announced. The Railway Ministry has also approved the extension of the Virangana Lakshmibai Jhansi-Agra Cantt Express to Mathura, increasing its route length from 217 km to 270 km and adding four commercial stoppages.
Commissionerate of Health (COH), Gujarat has released the document verification schedule for the Staff Nurse Class-3 waiting/pending list under Advertisement No. COH/202425/1. Verification will be held on 30 September 2026 at GMERS Medical College & Sola General Hospital, Gandhinagar. Check the full schedule, venue, timing, required documents checklist, and the complete merit-rank-wise waiting list of candidates (SC, SEBC, General) inside.
CBI arrests key accused in cyber fraud case targeting U.S. nationals
The Central Bureau of Investigation says the syndicate ran illegal call centres from Gujarats Ahmedabad since 2024, defrauding victims of over $7.21 million by posing as U.S. federal agency officers
Gujarat Government Launches Easy Access to Textbooks via Amazon
Gujarats new initiative allows students to order textbooks online through Amazon without delivery charges, easing access for busy parents. Gujarat Government Launches Easy Access to Textbooks via Amazon
Gujarat ANTF launches nationwide drug awareness reel, short film competition
Digital Desk | Ahmedabad, Sep 25 (IANS) The Gujarat Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) has announced a nationwide reel and short film-making competition to involve students, content creators, filmmakers and citizens in creating awareness about drug abuse, illegal trafficking and the social and economic impact of narcotics. The Drug Awareness Content Creation Competition-2026, announced on Friday, will accept entries from September 28 to October 27, with cash prizes of up to Rs 2.5 lakh in the short film category and Rs 2 lakh in the reel category. The competition is open to participants from across India, including students, professionals, content creators, filmmakers, designers, musicians, NGOs, agencies, and members of the public. Participants can enter individually or as teams, and each contestant may submit up to three entries. The short film category will accept films of eight to 12 minutes in Full HD resolution, with a 16:9 landscape aspect ratio, while reels can be up to two minutes long in Full HD with a 9:16 vertical aspect ratio. Only content produced in Gujarati or Hindi will be accepted. The ANTF said the competition aims to promote factual and responsible public awareness on the risks of drug use, rehabilitation and recovery, legal provisions relating to narcotic drugs, early warning signs, reporting of illegal trafficking, social responsibility and community participation. Other themes include the financial and economic impact of drugs, appropriate treatment of affected persons and reduction of stigma, as well as the responsibilities of people affected by drug addiction and their families. The first, second and third prizes in the short film category are Rs 2.5 lakh, Rs 2 lakh and Rs 1.5 lakh, respectively. In the reel category, the corresponding prizes are Rs 2 lakh, Rs 1.5 lakh and Rs 1 lakh. Consolation prizes of Rs 20,000 each will also be awarded to winners ranked fourth to 10th in the reel category. The task force said entries must be original, factual and suitable for public awareness and must not glorify or promote drug use or illegal drug trafficking. Medical and legal information must not be misleading, while participants must have the necessary copyright or permissions for music, images, footage and graphics. Entries containing hate, discrimination, defamation, obscenity or stigmatising attitudes will not be accepted. The ANTF Gujarat logo and its official toll-free number must be included in the submitted content, and the mascot may also be incorporated appropriately. Entries can be submitted through a Google Form or by email along with the participant's Unique ID, personal details, and a Google Drive link containing the content. The entries will be assessed on the clarity and relevance of the message, creativity and presentation, factual accuracy and responsible communication, potential impact on public awareness, technical quality and adherence to the prescribed format. The ANTF said selected winning content may be used on its official social media platforms and digital campaigns, as well as in schools, colleges, universities and other educational institutions, at awareness and public programmes, and on its website and other official digital platforms. The competition comes shortly after the Centre's third national conference of heads of State and Union Territory ANTFs, which focused on strengthening measures against drug trafficking and substance abuse, including demand reduction, prevention and rehabilitation.
FSSAI proposes to prohibit manufacturing, sale of analogue paneer across country
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 24 (IANS) Indias food regulator has proposed to prohibit manufacturing and sale of analogue paneer across the country, notifying draft amendments for consultations. According to the FSSAI draft, the amendment is proposed in the following regulation to restrict manufacturing and sale of analogue product as paneer so as to prevent misleading consumers regarding the nature and composition of the product. Products already licensed or registered under 'Analogue in Dairy Context' category shall discontinue the use of the term Paneer in their nomenclature, labelling or marketing. It added. Several state governments have banned the sale and manufacturing of analogue paneer. FSSAI has decided to introduce draft amendments in the Food Safety and Standards (Prohibition and Restrictions on Sales) regulations. The draft regulations shall be taken into consideration after the expiry of a period of sixty days from the date on which copies of the Official Gazette in which this notification is published are made available to the public. The food regulator has taken regulatory action against several food businesses after inspections found food safety violations and non-compliance. The regulator suspended licences and issued prohibition orders relating to non-compliant ghee products and adulteration concerns. The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration recently banned the production, distribution and sale of artificial 'analogue' paneer for one year, citing public health concerns. The action followed laboratory findings in which more than 35 per cent of recent paneer samples tested in the state failed quality tests due to vegetable-fat adulteration. The Gujarat government also announced a statewide ban on the manufacture, storage, transportation, distribution, and sale of non-standard analogue paneer, cheese, and butter, citing concerns over consumer deception, food safety, and the protection of the state's dairy sector. Products made from vegetable oil and other non-dairy ingredients were being presented as paneer, misleading consumers, harming genuine dairy producers and raising serious food safety concerns.
CBI arrests Gujarat man in USD 7.2 mn US cyber fraud case
New Delhi: Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested an accused in a transnational cyber-financial fraud case who allegedly defrauded US nationals of over USD 7 million through illegal call centres in Gujarat in the past two years, officials said Friday, September 25. The agency arrested Ankit Satishchandra Pandey on Wednesday, who allegedly cheated US 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 .
Major Cyber Fraud Accused Arrested By CBI
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested Ankit Satishchandra Pandey in connection with a transnational cyber-financial fraud case. Pandey allegedly defrauded US nationals of over USD 7 million by impersonating US federal agency officials through illegal call centres in Gujarat, coercing victims into transferring funds and purchasing gold.
Gujarat: Engineering Student Dies by Suicide at Marwadi University, 2nd Case in 6 Days
The incident comes just six days after a female student of the same university committed suicide by jumping from the hostel building.
Gujarat road accident: Four Mumbai residents killed in expressway crash
Four Mumbai residents were killed after their car crashed into a stationary dumper on the Bharatmala Expressway near Dhatva village in Gujarats Surat district. Police said the victims were travelling to a Jain pilgrimage site in Patan when the fatal collision occurred on Friday morning
The success and recognition of Kalki 2898 AD continues to add to the anticipation surrounding its much-awaited sequel, with director Nag Ashwin reflecting on the journey of creating the ambitious sci-fi epic and the trust placed in his vision by leading star Prabhas. The film recently added another major milestone to its remarkable journey, winning two National Awards for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment and Best Special Effects at the 72nd National Film Awards ceremony held in Gujarat on September 22. Speaking about the trust and support he received from Prabhas while bringing the ambitious world of Kalki 2898 AD to life, Nag Ashwin shared, It is a blessing to have a star like him trust your vision. Prabhas presence and conviction have been central to the films larger-than-life storytelling, with the actor headlining a cinematic universe that brought together an unprecedented scale, visual spectacle and a futuristic interpretation of Indian mythology. Reflecting on the challenges ahead as the team works on Part 2, Ashwin recently told The Hollywood Reporter India, There were a lot of challenges in Part 1, especially because it was the first time we were attempting something on this scale and in this space. There will be bigger challenges in Part 2, because now it is the second time and the expectations are even higher. So, in many ways, the journey continues to come with new challenges. The director also assured audiences that the sequel will deliver on the promise established by the first chapter, adding, The audiences can expect the epic they were promised. The recognition for the first film is very gratifying and gives us added energy as we continue working on the next chapter. It is encouraging to see the first film receive this kind of recognition after the journey the entire team has been through, and that naturally adds to the motivation as we work towards Part 2. With Kalki 2898 AD earning two National Awards and Part 2 promising to expand the world further, anticipation continues to build around Prabhas return to the ambitious franchise. The actors collaboration with Nag Ashwin remains at the heart of the next chapter as the team continues to take the story and its scale forward. Also Read: Kalki 2898 AD wins two National Awards; Vyjayanthi Movies celebrates Best Popular Film and Best Special Effects honours
4 Mumbai residents headed to Jain pilgrimage site killed in expressway crash in Surat
Breaking out: 97-year-old South Indian Bank wants to outgrow name, go national
The lender, based in Thrissur, Kerala, plans to expand in Maharashtra, Gujarat and the national capital.
Dahiya Returns As Delhi Senior Men's Head Coach; Bhaskar Named Chief Selector
Raj Kumar Sharma: Former India wicketkeeper-batter Vijay Dahiya has been re-appointed as the head coach of the Delhi senior mens cricket team for the 2026/27 domestic season. Raj Kumar Sharma, the childhood coach of India batting stalwart Virat Kohli and a Dronacharya Awardee, has been named the 'State Mentor', while Sunita Sharma has been appointed in the same role for the women's teams. The decisions for men's and women's teams selection committee and coaches were taken after all recommendations were submitted by the Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC), according to an official statement issued by the Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA) on Friday. Dahiya, the assistant coach with IPL 2022 winners Gujarat Titans, had coached Delhi to 2007/08 Ranji Trophy triumph and served in the same role in 2012/13, 2014/15 and 2015/16 seasons. Dahiya, who played two Tests and ten ODIs for India, now takes over from former India off-spinner and selector Sarandeep Singh, who had been at the helm for the last two seasons and is now in the CAC. Dahiya will be joined by assistant coaches Kshitiz Sharma and Kuldeep Rawat, with Sanjeev Sharma and former India pacer Parvinder Awana serving as bowling coaches. Delhi will begin their Ranji Trophy campaign on October 11 against Bengal in Kalyani. Former Delhi stalwarts KP Bhaskar and ex-India player Reema Malhotra have been appointed as head of the senior mens and senior womens selection panels, respectively. Bhaskar will chair a three-member committee featuring Manu Nayar and Praveen Gupta, while Reema is joined by Swarn Chadha and Rani Ojha. In the age-group divisions, former Delhi batter Robin Bisht takes charge as chief coach of the Mens Under-23 team and will be assisted by Mohan Chaturvedi and Rajinder Singh Chawla. Rajiv Nayyar will lead the Mens U-19 coaching staff, while Raju Sharma and Abhishek Mankotia have been named chief coaches for the Mens U-16 and U-14 setups, respectively. In the age-group divisions, former Delhi batter Robin Bisht takes charge as chief coach of the Mens Under-23 team and will be assisted by Mohan Chaturvedi and Rajinder Singh Chawla. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories The DDCA also announced a High Performance Group, where former India batter Gursharan Singh and Bantoo Singh have been appointed as chief batting coaches for the mens and womens programs, respectively. Tilak Raj Sharma and V. Arvind will oversee the bowling department in the High Performance division. Article Source: IANS
Gujarat is poised as a frontrunner in the renewable hydrogen landscape, thanks to its extensive refinery and ammonia capacity. The state's rich renewable energy inventory and favorable project incentives pave the way for future endeavors. Projecting a target of three million metric tonnes of hydrogen production yearly by 2035, many initiatives currently linger in feasibility assessments, despite proactive governmental support.
Natural farming more than doubles turmeric yield in Gujarat study
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Lokesh discusses port-led development with Gujarat CM
The two States can work together for developing bilateral logistics and commercial corridor, he says
27 global wildlife organisations press Vantara to end animal imports permanently
Guwahati: More than two dozen international wildlife conservation and animal welfare organisations have urged Vantara, the private zoo funded by Reliance Industries in Jamnagar, Gujarat, to permanently end wild animal imports and strengthen safeguards around the acquisition of animals. In an open letter dated September 22, the organisations also called for greater transparency, independent oversight [] The post 27 global wildlife organisations press Vantara to end animal imports permanently appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Gujarat hilsa sold as Padma hilsa in Bangladesh, Dhaka stops imports from India
Gujarat hilsa sold as Padma hilsa in Bangladesh, Dhaka stops imports from India
Gujarat Police honours over 30 retired senior officers at
Gandhinagar The Gujarat Police on Thursday honoured more than 30 retired DGP- and ADGP-rank officers at a Salute Our Mentors The post Gujarat Police honours over 30 retired senior officers at Salute Our Mentors programme appeared first on Bilkul Online .
Gujarat Launches Campaign to Combat Corruption with Focus on AI and Cybersecurity
The Gujarat government initiates a three-month campaign to prevent corruption, emphasizing cybersecurity and AI training. Gujarat Launches Campaign to Combat Corruption with Focus on AI and Cybersecurity
Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel Issues Ultimatum to Officials for Timely Resolution of Public Complaints
Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel has ordered officials to resolve public complaints promptly, addressing issues like drainage and pollution. Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel Issues Ultimatum to Officials for Timely Resolution of Public Complaints
Gujarat Man Arrested for Allegedly Killing Wife Over Suspicions of Infidelity
A man in Gujarat has been arrested for allegedly murdering his wife after suspecting her fidelity, with police quickly apprehending him. Gujarat Man Arrested for Allegedly Killing Wife Over Suspicions of Infidelity
National Film Awards: A Tribute to the Magic of Indian Cinema
On September 22, the President of India, Droupadi Murmu presented the 72nd National Film Awards in Ekta Nagar, Gujarat marking a departure from the recent tradition of holding the ceremony at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi. As a major policy initiative by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, the shifting of venue is foreseeing the possibility of future editions of the country's highest cinema honour to travel across other states and cities rather than stay anchored within the national capital. It may be perceived as a small logistical decision but it holds a symbolic weight for cinema that the ceremony belongs to every region, not just to the corridors of New Delhi. This year's list of winners, announced on July 18, 2026, reflects the similar spirit of the country's central measure of cinematic merit. In the category of the Best Feature Film, Article 370 was given the award along with its lead actress Yami Gautam who won the Best Actress award. Similarly, Mammootty and Kartik Aaryan were given the Best Actor honours for Bramayugam and Chandu Champion respectively, while Rajkumar Periasamy won Best Direction for the Tamil film Amaran. Interestingly the most quietly significant win came in the non-feature category, where Angen, directed by Ravi Raj Murmu, became the first Santhali-language film to be honoured a marker of how far the awards' linguistic reach now extends. This year, the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, cinema's lifetime achievement honour was given to veteran actor Anant Nag, whose five-decade career spans over 300 films across six languages. Meanwhile, to understand the context why national awards matter so much in present circumstances we need to look back at where the process began in the country prior to partition of the subcontinent. In 1913, Indian cinema's own story started when Dadasaheb Phalke completed Raja Harishchandra, the country's first full-length feature film. It took four more decades for the Indian state to formally recognise the art form: following recommendations from the 1949 Film Enquiry Committee, the government instituted the State Awards for Films in 1954, honouring the films of 1953. That first edition was modest just seven honours across feature films, documentaries and children's films, with Shyamchi Aai winning the top feature film prize. The awards grew steadily with the industry itself. Acting honours arrived only in 1967-68, when Uttam Kumar and Nargis won the first Best Actor and Best Actress awards. The Dadasaheb Phalke Award followed in 1969, first given to Devika Rani. Administration passed to the Directorate of Film Festivals in 1973, and in 2022 that body merged into the National Film Development Corporation, which now runs the awards. Each of these shifts added new categories, new crafts, and new regions to the fold a process the 72nd edition continues, most visibly through its recognition of films in Garhwali and Tulu, languages outside the Constitution's Eighth Schedule that nonetheless now have a place on the national stage. The awards' purpose has stayed remarkably consistent since 1954: to encourage films of technical and aesthetic merit, to help audiences understand the country's regional cultures, and, through that understanding, to strengthen national unity. They are not simply trophies. A National Award pulls a film out of a narrow regional audience and onto a country-wide platform, often reshaping a filmmaker's career in the process. That mission carries real economic weight today. India's media and entertainment sector is now the fifth largest in the world, powered by millions of digital creators and a strong cost advantage in animation and VFX work. Cinema is not just cultural expression it is a livelihood engine and a form of soft power that carries Indian storytelling to global audiences. The 72nd National Film Awards capture an industry in transition: still rooted in the two-tier jury system introduced decades ago, still measuring films against the same core standards of craft and social relevance, but increasingly willing to look beyond the familiar centres of Hindi and major regional cinema. A Santhali film winning for the first time, a Garhwali and Tulu film earning separate recognition, and the ceremony itself relocating to Gujarat all point in the same direction toward an award that is finally trying to look as diverse as the country whose films it honours. If that trajectory holds, the National Film Awards may end up doing more than crowning the year's best films; they may help build the audience for cinema that has, until now, rarely reached beyond its own region. (Courtesy: PIB Srinagar)
Wifes killer on the run for 24 years nabbed in Amreli
Security blanket for citys Ganesh Visarjan; 90,000 idols to be immersed today
Resident doctor of Surat civil hospital ends life
Dr Pandyas suicide: 4 doctors yet to be arrested
Workers union holds shirtless protest over recruitment
Financer cheated of 66L in ambulance scam
Godavadi murder unsolved despite massive forensic sweep
VMC seals six shops over repeated cleanliness violations
Concerns raised over low wages of diamond artisans
Child rapist to serve 40 years in jail
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Gujarat: Woman strangled by husband over character suspicion
A 26-year-old woman was allegedly strangled to death by her husband following a domestic dispute in Haripura village, Gujarat. Police arrested the accused within hours after he allegedly fled the spot with his daughter. A case has been registered under Section 103(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita
