This initiative is aimed at increasing the representation of Gujarat’s youth in the Army, Air Force, Navy, paramilitary forces and police services Ahmedabad: The office of the assistant director of employment, Ahmedabad, has announced a special residential training programme under the Swami Vivekananda Pre-Defence Training Scheme for male candidates aspiring to join the armed forces.This…
Deadly explosion at an illegal firecracker manufacturing unit in Mahamadpura near Ramol, which claimed nine lives on Saturday Ahmedabad: The deadly explosion at an illegal firecracker manufacturing unit in Mahamadpura near Ramol, which claimed nine lives on Saturday, has turned the spotlight on a larger question: How do illegal units continue to manufacture firecrackers without…
Ahmedabad: A special court in Kalol town of Gandhinagar district has sentenced a 24-year-old man to life imprisonment for the attempted murder of a youth belonging to the Scheduled Caste community.The man was convicted under BNS and SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act.The court delivered the verdict within three months of the attack and in just…
AHMEDABAD: At least five people were killed and 10 others injured after a major fire broke out at a suspected illegal firecracker manufacturing unit on Gatrad Road near Vastral on the outskirts of Ahmedabad on Saturday afternoon.According to medical sources, four injured persons were taken to LG Hospital, while five others were shifted to Civil…
When the agency failed to process their visas in time, the trip was postponed Ahmedabad: A travel agency’s decision to reschedule an international tour without the passengers’ consent has cost it Rs 2.42 lakh plus interest. A city consumer commission ordered the firm to refund the amount to Magan Macwan, who could not make the…
Gandhinagar: Centre on Friday approved Rs 2,719 crore for six projects in Ahmedabad city under the Urban Challenge Fund. These projects include the rejuvenation of the old and dilapidated sewerage network, an intelligent water management system, an integrated sludge management facility, and an integrated transit management system and automated fare collection system.An official statement said…
Ahmedabad: Gujarat high court has restored ownership of a land parcel in Vadodara to an NRI man in London after setting aside a gift deed executed by his power of attorney holder in favour of the latter’s son and daughter-in-law without consent.Purshotam Pankhania and his wife, Rama, had bought a 3,200 sq m plot in…
Medical termination of pregnancy Ahmedabad: Gujarat High Court has refused permission for abortion to a 17-year-old rape survivor, who was impregnated allegedly by her brother. Her pregnancy was in an advanced stage and the doctors have opined against medical termination of pregnancy.Justice M R Mengdey rejected the minor’s petition seeking directions to the medical authority…
Ahmedabad: Police arrested a man in Bopal following a raid in the area based on specific intelligence, and recovered 331 grams of hybrid ganja during the operation.Bopal police identified the accused as Raju Sapra, a resident of Suryanagar near Ghuma Bridge. According to officials, SOG personnel received information that Sapra was storing and selling hybrid…
Ahmedabad: Tension prevailed at LJ University on Friday over allegations that the institution violated fee regulatory committee (FRC) guidelines by collecting an additional Rs 6,000 per student as exam fees. The issue sparked protests by NSUI activists, who gathered on campus and staged a demonstration against the university administration.According to sources, NSUI members approached the…
