Experts at a seminar in Ahmedabad highlighted the increasing prevalence of cyber fraud and social media crimes due to technological advancements. They stressed the need for education and legal awareness from a young age to build a safe society. Speakers emphasized the importance of cyber hygiene and immediate reporting of cyber frauds to a dedicated…
The transport department in Ahmedabad has expanded its on-the-spot fine system to include state highways and rural areas to prevent traffic violations. Police officers and motor vehicle officials above certain ranks are now authorized to collect fines. Previously, fines were only collected in municipal areas, but now they will be enforced in all cities and…
The Gujarat Infrastructure Development Board (GIDB) has predicted a significant increase in industrial water demand in the next 25 years. If water-efficient practices are implemented, demand could nearly double. However, if a water-intensive industrialization approach is taken, demand could more than triple. The state government is collecting data on projected water requirements for the Narmada…
The Gujarat Maritime Board is actively looking for land near Gandhinagar and GIFT City to build a permanent campus for the Gujarat Maritime University. Currently, the university operates from a temporary campus at GNLU. The new campus is expected to cover at least 20 acres with an investment of about Rs 50 crore. The aim…
The Union environment minister emphasized that India should not be solely judged as a top emitter of greenhouse gases, but rather by its low per capita emission and the fact that it accounts for a large portion of the world’s population. He highlighted the importance of considering the principle of ‘common but differentiated responsibilities and…
In Ahmedabad, the AMC’s south west zone teams demolished 23 illegal structures in the new Fatehwadi area of Sarkhej ward. These structures included 22 residential buildings and one commercial structure. Notices were issued by the AMC to demolish a total of 51 illegal units in the area. The individuals responsible for the illegal constructions filed…
The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has revised its auction terms for 13 plots in the city, expecting to generate Rs 1,400-1,500 crore. Buyers now have to pay 10% of the amount within 10 days and the remaining 90% within 90 days, with an additional 270 days allowed for valid reasons, with 1% monthly interest on…
A 38-year-old woman executive with a leading industrial group in Ahmedabad filed a complaint with the women’s police accusing her husband and his two male partners of violence. She stated that her husband, a doctor from Delhi, hid the fact that he was homosexual, leading to issues in their marriage. She alleged that he took…
The tenth edition of ‘Seva Setu’ was launched in Gandhinagar, with the chief minister presiding over the event. The special drive will run until Oct 31 and will include various programs across all districts to provide assistance to beneficiaries of government schemes. Three ‘Seva Setu’ programs will be held in each taluka, with two events…
Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, Governor Acharya Devvrat, and other state leaders met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Gandhinagar to wish him on his 74th birthday. PM Modi then left for Bhubaneswar in Odisha after wrapping up his visit to Gujarat. The leaders, including state ministers and BJP members, greeted the PM at the Raj Bhavan…