Rajkot: A 47-year-old history-sheeter and alleged gang leader from Porbandar district was detained in Mumbai and arrested on Wednesday, for allegedly sexually assaulting his 17-year-old daughter repeatedly over the past six years.The matter came to light after the minor contacted the 112 emergency helpline on Oct 2. An emergency response team dispatched to the location…
A total of 45,924 students from 16 faculties were conferred degrees during the ceremony Rajkot: Women students emerged as the standout achievers at Saurashtra University’s 61st convocation ceremony on Thursday, securing an impressive 105 of the 132 gold medals awarded this year.The convocation was held under the presidency of Gujarat governor and chancellor Acharya Devvrat,…
Ahmedabad: Close to 200 senior executives from 62 Hydrogen Council member companies and Indian industry players participated in the Kandla Forum 2026, aimed at converting Kandla’s green hydrogen and clean-fuel potential into investments, technology partnerships and projects.Organised by Deendayal Port Authority (DPA) under the theme “Anchoring Maritime Decarbonisation”, the forum brought together stakeholders from hydrogen,…
(Ai image) A 68-year-old account holder was unjustly deprived of Rs 1,59,999 due to unauthorized transactions. RAJKOT: The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Rajkot, has ordered the State Bank of India (SBI) to refund Rs 1,59,999 to a 68-year-old account holder after the amount was withdrawn from his savings account through multiple unauthorised AePS transactions.The…
Rajkot: A 42-year-old farmer and diamond polisher from Junagadh lost Rs 6.56 lakh in a cyberfraud after scammers posing as bank officials convinced him to install an APK file on his mobile phone under the pretext of updating his PAN card details.The victim, Narendra Pethani, a resident of Gokuldham Society, maintains an account with a…
Rajkot: A 20-year-old college student allegedly died by suicide in Junagadh district after consuming toxic agricultural tablets, reportedly distressed over receiving an Allowed to Keep Term (ATKT) in her examinations.The deceased has been identified as Khushi Makwana, a student pursuing a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in biology. According to police, the incident occurred on Monday…
Rajkot: The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Rajkot, has ordered the State Bank of India (SBI) to refund Rs 1.59 lakh along with 9% interest to a senior citizen account holder following unauthorized withdrawals from his savings account, holding the bank liable for deficiency in service and delay.The complainant, Dilip Chatwani (68), a resident of…
The incidents were reported from Gir Somnath and Amreli districts Rajkot: Forest department teams carried out successful midnight rescue operations across Gir Somnath and Amreli districts, saving a young lion cub and two adult lionesses trapped in open wells.In Gir Somnath’s Bodidar revenue area, a male lion cub aged around 1.5 to 2 months fell…
Rajkot: Gujarat, India’s largest tea-consuming state on a per-capita basis, accounts for an estimated 8-10% of the country’s total tea consumption. The state’s tea market is valued at around Rs 3,000 crore annually.Gujarat has hundreds of tea brands that procure leaves from tea-growing states, particularly Assam, and blend teas from different gardens to maintain a…
The accident took place on Bhavnagar-Somnath National Highway Rajkot: In a tragic morning crash, seven employees associated with the Alang Ship-Breaking Yard were killed when their vehicle rammed into a trailer parked by the roadside near Trapaj village on the Bhavnagar–Somnath National Highway on Tuesday.The accident occurred around 8.30am when the victims were travelling to…
