The Indian Meteorological Department on Friday issued a warning for heavy to very heavy rains in parts of Gujarat over the next four days. The fishermen have been asked not to venture out to the sea. The IMD Director-Gujarat Jayant Sarkar has said that a well-marked low pressure has developed in the Arabian Sea, which … Read more
AHMEDABAD: Keeping in mind the Covid situation in the state, Gujarat Government has proscribed organising all Garbas in public during the ensuing Navratri this year. The guidelines of the government is to be followed from October 16. While the devotees will be allowed to set up idols and worship the deity in open spaces in … Read more
A 12-year-old girl was gangraped by her three minor cousins and impregnated in Gujarat. The girl, daughter of a farm labourer, was repeatedly being raped by the boys for months. (Photo: India Today) A 12-year-old girl in Gujarat’s Navsari district got pregnant after being raped by her three minor cousins over a period of five … Read more
A Gujarat advocate, who was chided and fined Rs 10,000 after the judge caught him smoking during virtual proceedings, has apologised to the court and paid the amount. Advocate JV Ajmera tendered an unconditional apology to the Gujarat High Court, as was recorded in order on October 5, The Indian Express reported. The report added … Read more
Jamnagar Police in Gujarat have arrested three of the four men accused of drugging and gang-raping a 15-year-old girl in Mahadev Nagar area on September 28. Accused in the Jamnagar case in police custody (Photo Credits: Gopi Maniar/India Today) Hathras is still fresh in the memory of the nation but three heinous cases of crimes … Read more
GANDHINAGAR: The Gujarat government is set to pass an ordinance in the next cabinet meeting, to strengthen the Gujarat Gunda and Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act by incorporating provisions for faster trial of cases, tougher penalty for offences and protection of witnesses. The proposed ordinance “will tighten the leash on antisocial elements who are a hindrance … Read more
Ramnath Temple submerged in flood water of Aji River after heavy rain, in Rajkot, Gujarat. (Courtesy: PTI Photo) Incessant rains claimed nine lives in Gujarat on Monday and flooded major rivers in the state, prompting 1,900 people to move to safety, even as the IMD forecast heavy showers for parts of north India, Bengal and … Read more
Torrential rains pounded several areas in Gujarat on Sunday, causing waterlogging and disruption to normal life. As rivers swelled and many lakes overflew, a high alert was sounded for 108 dams. (Representational image) Rains pounded several areas of Gujarat on Sunday leading to swelling of rivers and over 100 dams being put on a high … Read more
New Delhi: Former lieutenant governor of Jammu and Kashmir G C Murmu will be the next Comptroller & Auditor General of India. Murmu, a 1985 Indian Administrative Service Officer of Gujarat cadre will succeed Rajiv Mehrishi who completes his term on August 8. Murmu was appointed as the first LG of J and K after … Read more