Ahmedabad: The city felt the full weight of the summer sun on Friday as the mercury climbed to 42.1°C, marking one of the hottest days this month. The maximum and minimum temperatures pushed 1.9 degrees above the seasonal average, leaving residents without even a nighttime reprieve as the minimum temperature hovered stubbornly at a warm…
Ahmedabad: In preparation for the upcoming Lord Jagannath Rath Yatra, the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has launched an extensive project to modernize the traditional procession route. The initiative focuses on the stretch from Jamalpur Crossroads to Danapith, with the civic body allocating Rs 19.59 crore for the upgrades. Approximately 75% of the renovation is already…
Ahmedabad: For thousands of candidates preparing for the preliminary exam of the Teacher Aptitude Test for Secondary (TAT-S) exam, the countdown to May 3 has begun. But for some, a mistake on their hall ticket has added unexpected stress. Nearly 25 candidates say the medium of exam has been wrongly printed. With no provision for…
Ahmedabad: Karnavati Club and Rajpath Club in the city have announced special discounts at their restaurants for members voting in the AMC polls on Sunday. The offer runs from Sunday to April 28, with both clubs offering 25% discount at their in-house restaurants to encourage voter participation.Chetan Shah, president, Karnavati Club said, “We have around…
Ahmedabad: A migrant labourer was brutally attacked by a mob in Chandkheda on Friday afternoon after being suspected of an alleged attempt to kidnap a child, once again underlining the dangers of rumour-driven vigilantism.The victim, a man in his early 30s from Tundla in Uttar Pradesh, was walking near a residential society in Chandkheda when…
Ahmedabad: Gujarat University (GU) has reconstituted its Allied and Healthcare Board after controversy erupted over the appointment of members to the earlier panel. The step follows objections raised by the Gujarat State Allied and Healthcare Council, after which the university dissolved the previous board and constituted a fresh one with academically qualified representatives.In Dec, the…
Ahmedabad: A sudden gunshot during a conversation at a convenience store in the US state of Louisiana has changed a 30-year-old woman’s life. The victim, originally from Gujarat, is now battling for survival after a bullet ripped through her jaw. Her husband has been arrested in connection with the case.Doctors say her recovery will require…
Ahmedabad: Maninagar Police have set up a dedicated WhatsApp group for senior citizens residing within the police station limits to enable direct communication and quicker coordination. The initiative links a large number of elderly residents with police officials, surveillance staff and the She Team.Maninagar PI J P Jadeja said the group has been kept open…
Ahmedabad: The battle for Ahmedabad’s civic body may be citywide, but the western region continues to hold the key. With 72 seats across 18 wards and high property tax contributions, the region carries both political and financial clout. And, it has consistently backed the BJP in overwhelming numbers. The 2026 civic polls come with a…
Ahmedabad: Karnavati Club and Rajpath Club in the city have announced special discounts at their restaurants for members voting in the AMC polls on Sunday. The offer runs from Sunday to April 28, with both clubs offering 25% discount at their in-house restaurants to encourage voter participation.Chetan Shah, president, Karnavati Club said, “We have around…
