Ahmedabad: The crime branch arrested a 30-year-old man from Mehsana district for illegal possession of a foreign-made pistol worth Rs 3.1 lakh during patrolling in Naranpura late on Saturday.According to the FIR filed with Naranpura police, the accused, Sanjay Chavda, a resident of Mehsana, was intercepted near the Vrindavan Vatika Garden in Naranpura around 8pm…
Ahmedabad: Thousands of citizens are expected to participate in special events organised to mark the International Day of Yoga on Sunday morning. Union home minister Amit Shah will participate in an event in western Ahmedabad with top BJP leaders, while chief minister Bhupendra Patel will participate in a state-level celebration at Mansa in Gandhinagar district…
When the principal failed to convince her family, he approached the Bodakdev police station’s She-Team for assistance Ahmedabad: When her Class 8 results were declared, a bright young student scored good marks and was looking forward to continuing her education. But her parents and grandfather had other plans. Despite her strong academic performance, the girl…
Ahmedabad: A petty clash over the key of a ‘Bullet’ motorcycle ended in murder in Vautha village of Dholka taluka on Friday.The sleepy village was rocked by violence when a furious row erupted between 48-year-old Ganpat Vaghela, a resident of Vejalpur, and 29-year-old Pratap Purbhiya, a native of the village currently residing in Sarkhej. What…
‘Rubber girl’ and her anchor: Anvi with her proud father Vijay Zanzrukia. Having taken to swimming, her next goal is to qualify for Special Olympics 2027 When Anvi Zanzrukia folds herself into a yoga pose, audiences see only the body that bends with ease. What they do not see is where it began: a sleepless…
‘Rubber girl’ and her anchor: Anvi with her proud father Vijay Zanzrukia. Having taken to swimming, her next goal is to qualify for Special Olympics 2027 When Anvi Zanzrukia folds herself into a yoga pose, audiences see only the body that bends with ease. What they do not see is where it began: a sleepless…
Ahmedabad: The AMC has launched a tax-linked policy to clear the city’s congested streets, following high court directives to prevent roadside parking outside commercial complexes.The AMC has already sent notices to 200 major establishments — malls, multiplexes, and luxury hotels — with a straightforward offer. The corporation is offering a 100% property tax exemption on…
A mass yoga session was held at GIFT City in Gandhinagar Ahmedabad: Physiotherapy experts in Gujarat are highlighting a growing trend of integrating yoga principles into modern rehabilitation and preventive healthcare, particularly for older adults. Dr Nilima Patel, former principal of the Government Physiotherapy College in Vadodara, has been championing what she calls “physio-yoga” for…
Ahmedabad: Despite global tariff-related headwinds, Ahmedabad district has crossed the Rs 1 lakh crore export milestone for the first time, posting exports worth Rs 1.05 lakh crore in FY 2025-26. The district added nearly Rs 8,000 crore in export value over FY25. Experts said a diversified manufacturing base and currency depreciation were among factors responsible.Directorate…
Ahmedabad: A 49-year-old teacher was arrested for allegedly sexually harassing a 13-year-old boy inside the school’s computer laboratory on Wednesday, police said. The accused is a teacher in a Dholka school. He has been booked under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (Pocso) and for criminal intimidation under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.According to…
