a significant step toward strengthening public healthcare and addressing the growing challenge of substance abuse, the Gujarat government has approved the establishment of dedicated de-addiction centres in all district hospitals across the State. The initiative is aimed at making addiction treatment more accessible, improving mental healthcare services, and ensuring that individuals battling substance dependence receive...
The Gujarat government has withdrawn an eight-year-old criminal case involving Viramgam MLA and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Hardik Patel in connection with a protest held during the Patidar reservation movement in 2018. The Ahmedabad District Court accepted the state government’s request to withdraw the proceedings, resulting in the acquittal of Patel and the other...
The death toll from the devastating explosion at a fireworks manufacturing unit near Ahmedabad has risen to 10, as authorities continue rescue operations and investigate the circumstances that led to one of the region’s deadliest industrial accidents in recent months. The powerful blast, which occurred at the factory premises, triggered a massive fire and caused...
A devastating fire at a firecracker manufacturing and processing unit near Ahmedabad claimed the lives of eight people and left at least 10 others injured on Saturday afternoon. The incident occurred at a facility comprising open plots and sheds near Mehmudpura village on the Ramol-Gatrad Road, triggering a large-scale emergency response. The blaze spread rapidly...
Gandhinagar is set to host a major international gathering focused on advancing digital forensic science and strengthening global cooperation against cybercrime, as Union Home Minister Amit Shah is scheduled to inaugurate the INTERPOL Digital Forensics Experts Meeting. The high-level event is expected to bring together forensic specialists, investigators, law enforcement officials, and cybersecurity experts from...
Gujarat is making one of its most ambitious technology-driven economic moves by positioning itself as India’s next major destination for data centres. With an investment target of nearly ₹6 lakh crore, the state government is focusing on building a large-scale digital infrastructure ecosystem capable of supporting India’s rapidly expanding demand for cloud computing, artificial intelligence...
The Gujarat High Court is scheduled to pronounce its much-awaited judgment in the 2008 Ahmedabad serial blasts case on Tuesday, bringing one of India’s longest-running and most significant terrorism-related legal proceedings closer to its conclusion. The verdict is expected to mark a major milestone in a case that has remained at the center of India’s...
A shocking case from Gujarat has taken a dramatic turn after police investigations revealed that what initially appeared to be a case of suicide was allegedly a carefully staged murder. Authorities have arrested the victim’s parents after uncovering evidence suggesting that they forced their adult son to consume acid before strangling him to death in...
Gujarat has achieved a major milestone in its ongoing efforts to attract investments and accelerate industrial development, with the first three regional investment conferences collectively securing Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) worth approximately ₹13.3 lakh crore. The development highlights the state’s growing appeal as a preferred destination for domestic and international investors and reflects its broader...
In one of the largest coordinated operations against illegal immigration in recent years, Gujarat authorities have detained 362 individuals suspected of being Bangladeshi nationals residing unlawfully in the state. The large-scale enforcement drive was conducted across multiple districts and cities as part of an intensified effort to identify undocumented foreign nationals and strengthen internal security...