Surat: A man strangled his mother to death before committing suicide by hanging, police said on Friday.The deceased have been identified as Bhanu Sonani, (63), and Jatin Sonani, (36). They were residents of Rupam Society on Ashwini Kumar Road, police said. The incident came to light when a neighbour visited their home and found Bhanu…
Times News Network Areas on and around VIP road in Surat inundated in water after city received rain since early morning Surat: South Gujarat remained on high alert on Friday as intense rainfall lashed Bharuch, Navsari and Tapi districts, prompting large-scale evacuations and deployment of disaster response teams. Till 6pm, Netrang in Bharuch recorded 280mm…
Surat: Intense rain battered South Gujarat between 6am and 8pm on Friday, causing flooding in low-lying areas. Surat district recorded the heaviest rain, with Ambika taluka getting 467mm, including 176mm between 6pm and 8pm.The rain will swell creeks that pass through Surat. Other places in Surat district that were battered were Umarpada (254mm), Mangrol (253mm),…
Surat Municipal Corporation team shifting residents in Udhna Surat: As the city faces the threat of a third flood in 25 days, the Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) has stepped up relief, rescue and emergency operations following heavy rainfall on Friday.As a precaution, the civic body shifted 2,062 people from low-lying areas to community halls and…
Times News Network Due to the rain and winds, an electricity wire was drooping over the bridge they were crossing Surat: Three labourers were electrocuted in Gandevi taluka of Navsari district on Friday morning, when they were among nine persons in a tempo headed to a work site. En route, the tempo carrying them touched…
Times News Network R M Naik Surat: After four decades in agricultural education and extension, retired professor R M Naik has been appointed vice-chancellor of Navsari Agricultural University (NAU). Known for his engagement with farmers and students, Naik will lead one of Gujarat’s premier agricultural institutions for the next five years.The Gujarat govt appointed Naik…
Kirti Patel in police custody Surat: History-sheeter Kirti Patel has been arrested by Puna police in connection with a case involving alleged extortion and criminal defamation. A Surat-based builder had lodged a complaint alleging that Patel posted defamatory videos containing obscene language to malign him and his family.Police also booked suspended constable Nayna Baraiya for…
Bhavika Kukadiya with her mentor Bhavin Desai Surat: Para table tennis player Bhavika Kukadiya won a bronze medal for India in the Women’s Doubles event at the ITTF World Para Future Nakhon Ratchasima 2026, held in Thailand recently.Kukadiya credited her achievement to consistent preparation and guidance from her mentor, Bhavin Desai and coach Mausam Thakor….
Surat: A notification was issued by the state govt on Thursday extending the time limit for The Gujarat Prohibition of Transfer of Immovable Property and Provision for Protection of Tenants from Eviction from Premises in Disturbed Areas Act.The previous notification expired on July 31, 2026. After the extension, the Act will be in force till…
Navsari was affected in the heavy downpour last week Surat: With a red alert in place and forecasts warning of heavy rain across South Gujarat, district administrations in Bharuch, Navsari and Tapi activated emergency response plans, deployed rescue teams and identified vulnerable locations as they prepare for the possibility of flooding similar to the devastating…
