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This clinic in Ahmedabad dispenses medicine, books and a lifelong dose of service
Dr Vineet Parikh has dedicated forty years to treating patients in Ahmedabad. For thirty of those years, his clinic has also housed a thriving public library. He and his wife Chetna are recognized as India's first couple with over one hundred blood donations each. Their children also actively participate in blood donation and awareness programs. This family's commitment extends to promoting reading and saving lives through their actions.
Long road to recovery for Sentossa’s Rs 100 crore luxury cars after heavy rain batters Ahmedabad
Heavy rains submerged luxury vehicles worth over Rs 100 crore in Ahmedabad's Sentossa Park. Homes suffered extensive damage to furniture and appliances, with water reaching five feet high. Residents spent days cleaning debris and assessing the significant destruction to their properties. Floodwaters entered the posh neighborhood on Thursday evening and rose rapidly. The incident highlights the need for improved city drainage infrastructure.
Deluged by 4th highest rain in 100 years, Ahmedabad struggles to keep afloat
Ahmedabad experienced record rainfall, causing widespread flooding and significant disruption. Rescue operations were launched for hundreds of stranded residents in affected areas. The deluge highlighted critical drainage system gaps in the city's western corridor. Production losses are estimated at 1,000 crore due to crippled factory operations. Officials are working to clear floodwaters and provide relief to affected citizens.
2 killed as police inspector ploughs SUV into 3 in Gujarat
Two individuals died and one person sustained severe injuries after an SUV collided with a group. The vehicle, allegedly driven by a police inspector at high speed, struck them near a railway crossing. The victims were assisting in loading an injured bull onto a tractor at the time of the incident. An FIR has been filed against the inspector for causing death by negligence and rash driving.
Goa trip cancelled: Flyer opens emergency exit moments before take-off
A trader's Goa holiday was halted after he opened an emergency exit door on a Surat-Goa IndiGo flight. The incident occurred just before the aircraft was scheduled to depart from Surat Airport. Airport officials and security personnel quickly responded to the situation on the tarmac. The passenger, Hitendra Maniya, was deboarded and handed over to police for investigation.
Tea seller’s account gets frozen over Rs 20 UPI cyber fraud link in Ahmedabad
An Ahmedabad tea stall owner's bank account was frozen due to a small digital payment. This Rs 20 transaction was part of a cyber fraud investigation by Telangana police. The owner approached Gujarat High Court after the bank refused to unfreeze his account. He argued the payment was a routine business transaction and not linked to fraud. The court has sought instructions from the state government on the matter.
Diamond businessman freed in Mali after family pays 4 million Euros ransom
Seventy-five-year-old Dhiru Ramani was freed from Mali after nearly three months of captivity. His family reportedly paid a ransom of approximately four million euros for his safe release. Two other Indian hostages, a cook and an electrician, were also freed alongside Ramani. Ramani, who was supervising gold mining operations, is now in stable condition. He is expected to travel to the United States where his family manages their diamond business.
Gujarat HC scraps I-T notice sent 5 years after woman’s death
The Gujarat High Court quashed an income tax department notice issued to a deceased woman. The notice sought to reopen her tax assessment five years after her passing. The department claimed her land valuation was overstated based on a different sale instance. The court found the department wrongly invoked a specific tax provision for this case. The validity of proceedings against a dead person was left open for future consideration.
Gujarat shocker: Lawyer assisting in 13-year-old’s rape case accused of raping her
A lawyer allegedly raped a 13-year-old girl he was assisting with a prior case. He offered legal help in exchange for domestic work due to the family's financial distress. The girl was forced into sexual acts and then threatened by the lawyer. Police arrested the lawyer and booked him under relevant sections of the BNS and Pocso Act. Further investigation is currently underway to collect all necessary evidence.
Rs 10L for IELTS coaching, Rs 1.5cr for house in Canada: Ahmedabad woman meets in-laws' demands, is abandoned
A woman filed a complaint alleging dowry demands and harassment by her husband and his family. Her in-laws reportedly demanded money for IELTS coaching and migration expenses. She was allegedly assaulted and ridiculed after moving to Canada with her husband. Her parents were asked for substantial payments to facilitate her stay in Canada. The woman was eventually sent back to India and her documents were retained.
RECENT NEWS
- This clinic in Ahmedabad dispenses medicine, books and a lifelong dose of service
- Long road to recovery for Sentossa’s Rs 100 crore luxury cars after heavy rain batters Ahmedabad
- Deluged by 4th highest rain in 100 years, Ahmedabad struggles to keep afloat
- 2 killed as police inspector ploughs SUV into 3 in Gujarat
- Goa trip cancelled: Flyer opens emergency exit moments before take-off
