Gujarat

Surat: The Delhi-Mumbai Expressway, one of India’s largest infrastructure projects, is nearing completion, with travel time between the two major cities set to reduce from 24 hours to just 12 hours. Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari recently shared key updates during an inspection of the Gujarat stretch of the expressway. Final Touches on Key Section Gadkari stated that construction on the 379 km Vadodara-Mumbai section is in its final stage and is expected to be completed by the end of next year. This stretch is a critical link connecting the full 1,359 km expressway through Virar, providing seamless connectivity across the route. Officials said the expressway is being built as an 8-lane modern highway using state-of-the-art technology to ensure a smooth, s...

Ahmedabad: At just 25 years old, Dr. Ganesh Baraiya has achieved what many would have deemed impossible. Standing only 3 feet tall and weighing just 20 kg due to dwarfism, Ganesh has recently begun his first posting as a medical officer after a long and challenging journey that even took him to the Supreme Court of India. A Journey of DeterminationBorn with dwarfism, Ganesh faced severe physical limitations, with a 72% disability in mobility. Despite this, he excelled academically, scoring 87% in Class 12 and clearing NEET with 233 marks. However, in 2018, the Gujarat government denied him and two other disabled students admission to MBBS courses. Ganesh, supported by his school principal Dalpat Kataria and trustee Revatsingh Sarvaiya, challenged the decision in the Supreme Court, which...

Ahmedabad: Gujarat, once infamous for curfews in the 1980s and 1990s, has transformed its law and order landscape over the past two decades, thanks largely to modern technology. Communal riots are now a thing of the past, and the state is leading the way in next-generation policing. At the forefront of this effort is Project VISWAS, touted as a ‘Brahmastra’ for the Gujarat Police, which has successfully completed its second phase. What is Project VISWAS?VISWAS, which stands for Video Integration and Statewide Advanced Security, is a comprehensive surveillance initiative aimed at real-time crime prevention, rapid response, and efficient investigation. In its second phase, the project now covers 54 cities and 79 interstate checkpoints, with 12,500 CCTV cameras installed across the state. ...

Ahmedabad, Gujarat:The iconic Ahmedabad Railway Station is on the brink of a historic transformation. It is being redeveloped into the country’s tallest and most advanced 16-storey multi-modal transport hub, a project that promises to redefine the future of transportation not just in Gujarat, but across India. According to Western Railway, work on the mega project is progressing at a rapid pace, and the station is expected to be fully ready by July 2027. A Next-Generation Station Like Never Before The upcoming structure is designed to be far more than a traditional railway station. With its height, architecture and futuristic facilities, the new hub will stand as a landmark in modern urban mobility. The 16-floor complex will feature: Massive multi-level parking zones Office...

Gandhinagar, Gujarat: The Gujarat government has taken strict action against ragging at Gandhinagar Medical College, suspending seven senior students involved in harassing first-year students. This move reflects the state’s zero-tolerance policy toward ragging. Details of the ActionThe ragging incident, captured on CCTV, revealed inhumane behavior by senior students toward first-year students. Following the investigation, the third-year students were suspended for two years, while second-year students received six-month suspensions. The state’s Health Minister, Praful Panseria, emphasized that similar incidents in any college would attract severe consequences, warning students that such behavior could jeopardize their careers. Minister’s MessageHealth Minister Panseria, newly appoint...

Bhuj, Gujarat: In a chilling crime that has sent shockwaves across Kutch, a woman was brutally murdered by her lover after she revealed that her second marriage was finalized. The attacker, consumed by rage, reportedly echoed cinematic lines before committing the murder. The IncidentThe victim, 28-year-old Zharina Daud Kumbar, a divorced woman, had been living at her parental home after separating from her first husband. She was in a seven-year-long relationship with Haresh Kanajibhai Gagl, a local man who worked at a dairy. On Sunday morning, Zharina’s lifeless body was discovered in the dairy premises in Dhori village, Bhuj Taluka. Her face and head were severely crushed with stones, indicating a brutal attack. The TriggerAccording to Bhuj DYSP M.J. Christian, Haresh had been calle...

Ahmedabad/Kutch: In a dramatic turn along the India-Pakistan border, a Pakistani couple was apprehended by the Border Security Force (BSF) after crossing into India in Gujarat’s Kutch district. This marks the second such case in just a few weeks, following a similar incident in October. The Couple and Their BackgroundThe young couple, both Hindus from the Sindh province of Pakistan, were caught near Pillar No. 1016 in Rapar Taluka, close to the India-Pakistan frontline. According to BSF reports, the man identified himself as Popat Naththu, 24, and the woman as Gauri (also known as Gulab Mungario), 20. Both hail from the Mithi region of Sindh. Following preliminary questioning, the couple has been handed over to Balasar Police for further legal proceedings. Rising Concerns Along the B...

Ahmedabad, Gujarat: A disturbing incident has come to light in Ahmedabad, where a 19-year-old BBA student alleged that a police inspector molested her inside a lift. The victim claimed that the inspector inappropriately touched her while the lift was in motion and then fled the scene. Following the incident, the student contacted the Gujarat Police helpline Abhayam 181 for immediate assistance. Details of the IncidentAccording to reports, the incident took place in an apartment building in the Vejalpur area of Ahmedabad. The accused, identified as Barkat Chawda, allegedly touched the woman inappropriately while she was alone in the lift. The victim promptly filed a complaint at the Vejalpur Police Station, and authorities have begun an investigation. CCTV footage from the apartment buil...

Vadodara, Gujarat: In a tragic development during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the voter list in Gujarat, a female assistant employee of a BLO collapsed while on duty and later died despite emergency treatment. The incident occurred in Vadodara, following the suicide of another BLO in Gir Somnath district just a day earlier. Incident Details The deceased, Ushaben Solanki, 40, was serving as an assistant to BLO Vaishaliben Patel at Pratap School in Sayajiganj, Vadodara. While checking voter list forms under the SIR process, she reportedly suffered dizziness due to prolonged standing under the scorching sun and mounting work pressure, causing her to collapse. Colleagues immediately attempted first aid and rushed her to a nearby location in a rickshaw before she was transf...