Surat:The Southern Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SGCCI) has urged chief minister Bhupendra Patel to address a range of infrastructure, power, taxation and policy issues affecting Surat and South Gujarat’s industrial sector.A detailed representation was submitted to the chief minister by SGCCI vice-president Ravi Raj Desai and secretary Paresh Lathiya. The chamber said South…
Surat: BJP municipal councillor Jayshree Vora and her husband, party worker Manhar Vora, have alleged that fellow councillor Mahendra Desai assaulted them during a meeting at the office of BJP MLA from Surat North, Kanti Balar.The couple submitted a written complaint to BJP leaders at the city and state levels on Wednesday, alleging that the…
Investigators at the scene of the killing Surat: A 34-year-old history-sheeter, Satish Ghadge alias Satish Maratha, was allegedly hacked to death by a group of around six men in Bhestan on Wednesday afternoon while he was travelling with a female friend.The attackers, who were travelling in three to four vehicles, intercepted Ghadge’s car near the…
Surat students put up an impressive performance in the Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICMAI) CMA Intermediate and Final examinations Surat: Surat students put up an impressive performance in the Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICMAI) CMA Intermediate and Final examinations, the results of which were declared on Wednesday. Raunak Jain secured All…
After residents of Parvat were denied permission for a motorcycle rally, they went to the district collector’s office with their demands Surat: Residents of the Parvat area have demanded that documents related to the decision to merge smaller creeks into Mithi during 2019-20 be made public, seeking transparency over changes made to the creek network…
Relief material being distributed Surat: A group of around 30 US-based Gujaratis has raised funds to support people affected by the recent floods in Navsari, helping provide school uniforms, household essentials and educational materials through volunteers working on the ground.The floods prompted several non-resident Indians (NRIs) to step forward with relief efforts for affected families…
Surat: A 40-year-old fruit vendor was allegedly lured into a gay relationship through a dating app, taken to an under-construction building and beaten up by three persons, who then extorted Rs 4,500 in cash and his mobile phone from him.The accused also allegedly transferred Rs 1,000 from the victim’s Google Pay account.Varachha police have registered…
Surat:The Southern Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SGCCI) has urged chief minister Bhupendra Patel to address a range of infrastructure, power, taxation and policy issues affecting Surat and South Gujarat’s industrial sector.A detailed representation was submitted to the chief minister by SGCCI vice-president Ravi Raj Desai and secretary Paresh Lathiya. The chamber said South…
Picturesque view of water fall in Dang during monsoon Surat: Mist-covered hills, cascading waterfalls and lush green valleys will once again become the backdrop for a 22-day celebration as Gujarat’s only hill station Saputara gears up for the Megh Malhar Festival 2026, beginning Aug 8.The annual monsoon festival is aimed not just at showcasing Saputara’s…
City roads in very bad condition after heavy rain in Surat Surat: Large potholes, damaged road surfaces and deteriorating sections of flyovers have emerged across Surat during the monsoon, creating safety risks for commuters. A 26-year-old motorcyclist died after crashing into a pothole near his home, while civic authorities say repairs are ongoing across the…
