Ahmedabad: Gujarat reported bank frauds involving Rs 3,707.7 crore over the last three financial years. This is the sixth-highest among all other Indian states and Union Territories, according to Reserve Bank of India data.The value of reported frauds increased each year, rising 30.4% from Rs 986.2 crore in 2023-24 to Rs 1,285.9 crore in 2024-25,…
Sandflies, which transmit the virus, typically breed in cracks and crevices of mud houses Ahmedabad: A month since the string of child deaths from Chandipura-linked acute encephalitis began, minister of state for health Praful Pansheriya on Monday said 22 deaths are suspected, with results for 11 samples still pending.“Of 184 suspected cases recorded so far,…
Ahmedabad: Three Gujarat hospitals were bestowed honours at the 16th Indian Organ Donation Day celebrations in New Delhi by NOTTO under the ministry of health and family welfare (MOHFW).While IKDRC received the award for excellence in leading govt hospital in organ transplantation, Civil Hospital received one for best non-transplant organ retrieval centre. New Civil Hospital…
Indian Money Vector Illustration Ahmedabad: The Gujarat govt is considering a proposal to reduce the mandatory endowment fund required for setting up new private universities as part of its ‘Ease of Doing Business’ initiative, a move that has triggered concern among educationists who fear it could compromise the quality of higher education in the state.Under…
22 children have died from Chandipura virus infections this monsoon season in Gujarat (AI-generated image used for representational purposes) AHMEDABAD: As many as 22 children have died due to Chandipura virus (CHPV) in Gujarat this monsoon season, with 35 cases testing positive out of 184 suspected infections, state health minister Praful Panseriya said on Monday.Seven…
The facility will supply specialty chemical feedstock and intermediates to sectors such as pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, personal care, industrial coatings, water treatment and textiles Ahmedabad: Shivtek Spechemi Industries will invest Rs 150 crore to set up a greenfield integrated specialty chemicals manufacturing complex in Gujarat’s Ankleshwar, adding a production capacity of 1.44 lakh metric tonnes per…
Ahmedabad: A dispute over the transfer of a gym membership allegedly escalated into violence in Juhapura, with a 25-year-old businessman accusing four men of assaulting him and threatening him with a knife.According to a complaint lodged with Vejalpur police on Sunday, the businessman, who runs an online garment business in the Vishala area, had recently…
Two held as cops uncover liquor stash in luxury bus Ahmedabad: The Prevention of Crime Branch (PCB) has uncovered a specially built hidden compartment in a luxury bus allegedly used to transport liquor from Rajasthan into Ahmedabad. Police seized liquor and vehicles worth nearly Rs 27 lakh, arrested two drivers and launched a search for…
Fake premium liquor bottling unit busted in Shahpur, four held Ahmedabad: Police on Saturday night busted an illegal bottling unit allegedly producing counterfeit premium liquor by refilling empty branded bottles with cheaper liquor at a house in Shahpur. Four men were arrested during the raid, while the alleged mastermind remains absconding.A team of the Prevention…
Woman alleges abuse, forced sex attempt by husband Ahmedabad: A 43-year-old woman has filed a complaint against her husband, alleging that he subjected her to physical and mental cruelty for years and attempted to force physical relations on her against her will.According to an FIR registered with Chandkheda police on Saturday, the woman married the…
