Police said Kalpesh Prajapati, 40, went to confront his father, Kantilal. AHMEDABAD: A dispute over money between an estranged couple turned deadly in Kalol when their son, who had returned from the US six months ago, allegedly beat his father to death with a wooden stick.Police said Kalpesh Prajapati, 40, went to confront his father,…
Ahmedabad: The estate department of Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) on Tuesday launched a demolition drive against illegal constructions at two locations in Dariapur ward.The civic body began demolishing an unauthorised residential scheme in Khajur Gali, where around 18,730 sq ft of illegal construction is slated to be removed. The AMC had issued a notice to…
Gandhinagar: Gujarat govt has forwarded seven bills to the Gujarat assembly secretariat, and these are likely to be introduced during the three-day monsoon session of the Vidhan Sabha beginning Wednesday.Among the main proposals is the Ease of Doing Business Bill, which seeks to reduce compliance requirements by amending five existing laws. Govt is also expected…
Ahmedabad: A thief allegedly broke into the medical store at Diva Women Hospital in Thaltej and fled with Rs 99,000 in cash. Vastrapur police have registered a theft case.According to a complaint filed by Dr Harshil Mehta, around 2am on Sunday, an unidentified person entered the hospital through a window. The intruder made his way…
Ahmedabad: Gujarat High Court has quashed an FIR for abetment to sexual harassment against a businessman who allegedly did not pay heed to a woman’s complaint regarding molestation by another accused, and instead told her that she would have to succumb to inappropriate demands of she wanted to grow in business.While quashing the FIR, HC…
File photo of Gujarat university Ahmedabad: The delayed PhD admission process at Gujarat University has received a relatively low response, with around 1,700 students registering so far. GU has extended the registration deadline by one day, but the number of applicants remains significantly lower than last year.Sources said more than 2,500 students had registered for…
Ahmedabad: A minor boy riding a two-wheeler on busy roads with two pillion riders has led to his mother being booked by Ramol police. The underage boy was also not wearing a helmet. Inspector V D Mori said no case has been registered against the three minors, but against the mother of the boy riding…
Ahmedabad: A 23-year-old woman was allegedly molested in a BRTS bus on Monday evening. She has filed a complaint with Naranpura police. She alleged that a man named Faiz Pathan, 30, first pushed her and touched her inappropriately. When she confronted him, the accused allegedly threatened her with dire consequences. She then filed a police…
Ahmedabad: A 22-year-old woman from Sarkhej, Sofia Farooq, was allegedly killed by her father and brother in the name of “honour” after a video of her with her male friend went viral around three months ago.The accused have been identified as Mohammed Farooq Nawabkhan, 56, and Habil Farooq, 38, said M Division traffic police inspector…
Ahmedabad: Gujarat High Court has quashed a criminal case under Trade Marks Act and Copyright Act filed against a trader for allegedly dealing in duplicate iPhone parts.A manager at Griffin Intellectual Property Service Pvt Ltd had lodged the FIR with Kalupur police claiming authorisation by Apple Inc to act against counterfeit Apple products.Police then raided…
