The case involves Sagar Fultaria, who was arrested in July 2025 by the Morbi police on charges of land grabbing and forgery Ahmedabad: Nearly 10 months after the arrest of an accused in connection with a land-grab scam in Morbi, the Gujarat high court has held his arrest illegal and ordered him to be set…
Ahmedabad: After PM Narendra Modi’s clarion call to not buy gold in wake of Middle East geo-political tensions, exchange of old gold for fresh jewellery has got a major impetus both from jewellers and customers. In such a scenario, tax experts have flagged that a standard gold jewellery exchange can trigger long-term capital gains tax…
Ahmedabad: To avert fire accidents — like the three that occurred last Thursday and Friday — reworked rules will mandate that new buildings use only standard wiring and have their mechanical, electrical, and plumbing plans approved by designated consultants.Most fires are caused by electrical short circuits. Due to flaws in the current Comprehensive General Development…
Gandhinagar: The Gujarat govt on Saturday said 20 roads will be built in the state using climate-resilient and green technologies at a cost of Rs 1,147 crore, with materials from existing roads to be reused.The process involves digging up the existing road, spreading lime, and pulverizing and rolling the excavated material to stabilize it. After…
Ahmedabad: Fuel prices were increased for the third time in less than 10 days, taking petrol prices in Ahmedabad close to the Rs 100-per-litre mark amid rising global crude oil prices and firm international fuel trends. State-run oil marketing companies revised retail prices with effect from 6am on May 23. Petrol price in Ahmedabad increased…
Ahmedabad: Gujarat University (GU) has initiated a major step to curb fuel use and promote environmental sustainability by designating every Monday as a “No Vehicle Day” on its campus. The decision was conveyed through an official circular issued by the university authorities and will take effect from the coming Monday. The directive will continue to…
Runners-up Gujarat lost their first two matches of Group B at the 76th Junior National Basketball Championship being played at the Rajiv Gandhi Indoor Stadium in Puducherry. The tournament is being organised by Pondicherry Basketball Association and Basketball Federation of India (BFI). On Friday, Gujarat lost 55-62 to Rajasthan in their opening contest. Dinal Viththani…
More than 50 per cent of mango farmers are now selling directly to consumers Slice one open, and your neighbour will guess, correctly, what you have brought home from the market. The Kesar mango has always announced itself this way. It is a scent that travels farther than the fruit, and has, for nine decades,…
Ahmedabad: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has extended the deadline for Class 12 students to apply for scanned copies of their answer sheets, allowing them to complete the online process until May 24 instead of the earlier deadline of May 23, according to a circular issued by the board.The move follows heavy traffic…
Ahmedabad: A 32-year-old man from Madhavpura has lodged a complaint alleging he was duped of Rs 45,000 by an unidentified caller who demanded money, claiming that the parole for his jailed cousin had been approved.The complaint was filed on Thursday with Madhavpura police by Suresh Patani, a resident near Idgah Circle in Madhavpura. The complainant…
