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Why Ahmedabad’s Bopal-Ghuma continues to flood: The drainage issue behind a waterlogging crisis in a city that is growing
Heavy rains inundate western Ahmedabad's Bopal and Ghuma areas, prompting a permanent solution request. The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation has prepared a master plan for improved drainage systems. Rapid urbanization in these areas has outpaced existing stormwater infrastructure development. The civic body now plans to consider wider drainage geography for better water management. Translating hydrological studies into infrastructure remains Ahmedabad's key challenge.
Highest rainfall of 3.27 inches in Khedbrahma in 24 hours: Elderly man and young man barely survived drowning in a drain in Patan; Heavy rains forecast in five districts today, yellow alert
In the last 24 hours, Khedbrahma in Sabarkantha has received the highest rainfall of 3.27 inches and Vadgam in Banaskantha has received 3.11 inches of rainfall. While more than 2 inches of rain has been recorded in other 6 talukas. The state has so far received 3% more rainfall than the average, with Saurashtra and Kutch regions still receiving 21% less rainfall than normal. An elderly man and a young man who went to rescue him fell into a drain due to heavy currents of water while passing through waterlogged water on a road in Patan. At this time, others rushed to the spot and barely rescued
Young man dies in road accident near Talaja: Unknown vehicle hits bike, 3 sisters lose only brother
The accident took place on the Somnath National Highway near Trapaj village in Talaja taluka. A youth from Bhalar village was tragically killed in the accident. The incident took place at night near Reliance Petrol Pump near Trapaj on the Somnath National Highway from Talaja to Bhavnagar. The bike was hit by an unknown vehicle due to which the bike rider was seriously injured. After the accident, the injured youth was rushed to Talaja Hospital by 108 ambulance doctor Baldevbhai and pilot Pintubhai. However, the doctor on duty examined the young man and declared him dead. The deceased youth was
Gujarat Medical College report confirms ragging of residents, says no direct link to doctor’s suicide
Gujarat Medical College inquiry established ragging of first-year resident doctors. The college report found no direct link between ragging and the doctor's suicide. Verbal abuse and humiliation were confirmed as instances of ragging by the committee. No prior official complaint regarding the ragging had been received by the institution. The university's anti-ragging committee will now begin its own inquiry.
According to the script prepared by the ex-lover, the African girl trapped the farmer: Rajkot police nabbed the youth from Delhi, chased away 6 people with a single modus operandi
An African girl befriended a farmer from Jasdan taluka of Rajkot on Facebook and got Rs. Rs 6.30 lakh. After the arrest of the three accused, they used to commit the crime according to the script prepared by the girl's ex-boyfriend. The police have arrested an ex-lover from Delhi and remanded him in custody for 5 days. During the interrogation, it was found that 6 people were snatched away by a single modus operandi. Angel committed the crime according to the script of her ex-lover With the farmer of Jasdan, Rs. During the interrogation of Angel and two other accused, who were arrested in the
Man hangs himself from crane on 32nd floor
Ahmedabad: A youth committed suicide by hanging himself from a crane on the 32nd floor of the under-construction Tremont Edlip building opposite Nirma University on SG Highway in Ahmedabad. The body was found hanging from late night till morning. Neighbours said the youth was found hanging even when we reached here at eight in the morning. The body has now been exhumed. The deceased has been identified as 22-year-old Pritam Singh. The youth had been operating a crane at the site for some time now. Sola police station PI KN Bhukan said the team reached after receiving a message that a person's
Ahmedabad's Rath Yatra: 2 elephants turned on the road despite being blind, it was revealed that Babu elephant was taken away even after the medical committee refused to do so.
The 149th Rath Yatra in Ahmedabad was fortunately completed. On this occasion of faith, a great danger was averted. It's not a sensation, but it's a fact. Because two of the elephants included in the Rath Yatra were blind and the report of the Mahant's elephant was negative, meaning that this elephant could be provoked at any time. This is the same elephant named Babu, which went out of control last time and there was a rush during the Rath Yatra. When Babu ran into the elephant crowd, Divya Bhaskar started checking it. However, during this time, it was revealed that some elephants are also in
TRB (Traffic Brigade) personnel haven't been paid for two months: When will the system wake up to the financial struggles of employees who faithfully perform their duties?
TRB personnel, who diligently perform their duties day and night on the roads to maintain traffic management and ensure public safety, are themselves facing severe financial hardship today. According to available information, their salaries have been pending for the last two months, creating a serious financial crisis for them and their families. Due to the non-payment of salaries on time, difficulties have arisen in meeting daily household expenses as well as other essential family needs. On one hand, these personnel work tirelessly in extreme heat, rain, and even during night hours to ens
Married minor girl commits suicide in Gandhinagar: Husband booked for abetment after finding suicide note with 'My husband is not a man but an animal', Vavol Gokulpura incident
Kavita Gurjar, a 17-year-old student of class 12 at Vavol Gokulpura in Gandhinagar, committed suicide by hanging herself at her home on March 23, 2026. Months after the incident, the Sector 7 police registered a case of abetment to suicide against the deceased's husband Sonu alias Nanalal Gurjar on the basis of a complaint lodged by the deceased's father. Woman hangs herself after tying a dupatta with an iron angle According to the complaint filed by Kanhaiyalal Gurjar, who is originally from Rajasthan and is currently in the scrap business in Vavol, his daughter Kavita was married to Sonu ali
Nasirnagar demolition controversy: Surat Municipal Commissioner M. Nagarajan's transfer
Surat Municipal Commissioner Transfer: The Gujarat High Court has taken a big action after the Gujarat High Court hit out in the 'Nasirnagar Demolition' case, which has become the most discussed and controversial in Surat. The Department of General Administration has transferred Surat Municipal Commissioner (SMC) Shalini Nagarajan (IAS: 2009) with immediate effect late on Tuesday night, August 11, 2026. The High Court expressed deep displeasure over the direct demolition proceedings being carried out in Nasirnagar without any prior notice. The court directed to fix the role of the responsible
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- Why Ahmedabad’s Bopal-Ghuma continues to flood: The drainage issue behind a waterlogging crisis in a city that is growing
- Highest rainfall of 3.27 inches in Khedbrahma in 24 hours: Elderly man and young man barely survived drowning in a drain in Patan; Heavy rains forecast in five districts today, yellow alert
- Young man dies in road accident near Talaja: Unknown vehicle hits bike, 3 sisters lose only brother
- Gujarat Medical College report confirms ragging of residents, says no direct link to doctor’s suicide
- According to the script prepared by the ex-lover, the African girl trapped the farmer: Rajkot police nabbed the youth from Delhi, chased away 6 people with a single modus operandi
