Rajkot: A 35-year-old woman died following a violent altercation allegedly linked to breaking an engagement at an apartment in Porbandar city on Wednesday afternoon.The incident took place around 3 pm at Neha Palace Apartments located behind Birla Hall in Porbandar. Police have registered a case against Suhasi Raychura, her father Jagdish Raychura, and mother Shilpa…
Rajkot: A 40-year-old man was hacked to death at Khakhadabela village in Paddhari taluka of Rajkot district on Tuesday night, allegedly by two of the three men he had accused of raping his minor daughter in 2024.Paddhari police registered a case of murder against Yashpalsinh Jadeja, Mahendrasinh Jadeja and unidentified persons.Rajkot Rural in-charge superintendent of…
Long queues for diesel were seen across rural Saurashtra Rajkot: At this time of the year, long queues of people with jerry cans (kerbas) are mostly spotted around water tankers in villages and towns of Gujarat.But for the fourth consecutive day, roads were clogged with tractors, farmers were endlessly waiting with cans in blistering heat,…
Successful reconstruction of three bridges at Aliyavada station yard completed in just 10 days Successful reconstruction of three bridges at Aliyavada station yard completed in just 10 days Successful reconstruction of three bridges at Aliyavada station yard completed in just 10 days Successful reconstruction of three bridges at Aliyavada station yard completed in just 10…
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Diesel shortage in Gujarat sparks protests by farmers RAJKOT: Despite government claims that there is no fuel shortage in the country, farmers and heavy vehicle drivers across parts of Gujarat are reporting severe difficulties in obtaining diesel, leading to protests, road blockades, and clashes at petrol pumps.The crisis has become especially serious during the ongoing…
Rajkot: A 61-year-old retired deputy mamlatdar, Mohan Korat, was killed in a hit-and-run in Dhari town of Amreli district on Wednesday morning, after being struck from behind by an unidentified speeding vehicle, police said.Korat, a resident of the Sardar Nagar-1 area of Dhari taluka, was out for a morning walk around 6.30am near Shivalay Complex…
Rajkot: A 30-year-old man died and his cousin was seriously injured after their motorcycle plunged into an unguarded put at an under-construction bridge in Khambha taluka of Amreli district, prompting police to book the contractor for alleged negligence.The fatal accident occurred on Monday night on the Dedan-Raydi road, where Rahul Dhadhal was riding with his…
Rajkot: Removing a name from an official website, which should have taken five minutes in this era of instant digital updates, has turned into months of hassles for a former resident medical officer (RMO) of Rajkot Civil Hospital.Despite him retiring as resident medical officer (RMO) of the hospital in Oct 31, 2025, Dr Mahendra Chavda…
Rajkot: To strike at human trafficking and organized prostitution, Nilambag police in Bhavnagar began proceedings to confiscate a commercial property under Section 107 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), which officials said is the first such action in Gujarat.The confiscation targets Shabana Theem, an alleged habitual offender who was allegedly running prostitution racket under…
