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Human Rights Federation's representation to the government on GRD soldiers' salary and welfare issues, demanding timely payment and salary hike
Rajkot: The Human Rights Federation Inc. has submitted a representation to the Gujarat government regarding concerns over the delayed and inadequate remuneration of GRD (Gram Rakshak Dal) personnel, who play a significant role in maintaining law and order, managing traffic, and supporting security arrangements during various public events across the state. Mahendra Ayalani, Founder and CEO of the organization, has written to the Gujarat government and the Deputy Chief Minister, urging them to take appropriate measures for the prompt resolution of issues related to the salaries and welfare o
Rajkot skipped in Vande Bharat train route: Strong protest to Railway Minister against decision seen as an insult to the metro city
Rajkot: Massive outrage is being witnessed as Rajkot—often considered the economic capital of Saurashtra—and Surendranagar have been excluded from the route of the proposed Ahmedabad-Somnath Vande Bharat Express train by Western Railway. The Human Rights Federation has registered a strong protest against this decision, terming it an open injustice to the people of Rajkot. Direct Representation to the PMO and Railway Minister Regarding this unjust decision, Mahendra Ailani, President of the Human Rights Federation, has submitted a written representation to the Honorable Railway Minist
Over 1.88 lakh motorists caught in state-wide 'helmet drive', fines worth crores collected
Gujarat Traffic Police Fine Collection: A special state-wide 'Helmet Drive' was organized from May 1 to May 31 to reduce the incidence of road accidents in Gujarat and to create safety awareness among motorists. During the month-long campaign, the State Traffic Branch has taken punitive action against a total of more than 1.88 lakh motorists who violated the rules across the state. During the entire drive, a total of Rs. A fine of Rs 5.21 crore has been collected.
Freezing of accounts without proving involvement in crime is a violation of constitutional right: Gujarat High Court
Gujarat High Court Slams Bank Account Freeze: The Gujarat High Court has ruled through an important judgment that freezing the account holder's account without proving his or her involvement in a criminal case (crime) is a violation of constitutional rights. Justice Niral R. Mehta also made it clear that there can be no dispute over the power of the investigating agency to freeze bank accounts during the investigation but it is very important to exercise such power in a reasonable, legitimate and prudent manner.High Court orders freezing of bank accountsThe Gujarat High Court has given a very
Gujarat govt decides to release Narmada canals early, farmers preparing for kharif crop to benefit from June 11
Narmada Canal Water Release: The Gujarat government has taken an important decision in the interest of the farmers of the state, from next Thursday, June 11, 2026, water will be released from Narmada canals for irrigation. This decision to release water earlier than usual will bring a big relief to the farmers who are gearing up for the Kharif crop.After the meeting, the decision was taken to release the water early.Representations were made by local MLAs and MPs of the Narmada command area to release water early keeping in view the need of the farmers. These representations were followed by a
Monsoon: Monsoon will enter Mumbai on June 10, Ambalal's new forecast on the entry of monsoon in Gujarat
Rain Forecast: Meteorologist Ambalal Patel has made an important prediction about the rains in the coming days for citizens and farmers waiting for the monsoon amid scorching heat in Gujarat. According to Ambalal Patel, due to the western disturbances that are currently becoming active one after the other, there will be a big change in the atmosphere of Gujarat. Although this Western Disturbance generally adversely affects the normal course of monsoon and the process of rainfall, there is still a possibility of pre-monsoon rainfall in some parts of Gujarat under its influence. Due to this chan
Textbooks Shortage in School: Statement of the Chairman of the Board on the Shortage of Textbooks
new academic session has started in schools across the state from today. But on the very first day of the academic year, a major flaw in the education system came to the fore. Many government and aided schools in the state have not yet received textbooks. As a result, thousands of students from class 1 to 12 have been forced to start their studies without books. As many as 10 books of classes 1 to 12 have not reached the market. In which Gujarati books of class two and environment and mathematics of class three are not available. Even Class VI mathematics and social science books are not avai
More than 16 lakh people visit Gujarat's museums in 2 years, leave glass boxes and get ready for digital avatar
Gujarat Museums: With the changing times in Gujarat, the form of museums has also become completely high-tech. According to the claim of the Directorate of Archaeology and Museums under the Department of Youth Services and Culture, Government of Gujarat, more than 16 lakh citizens have visited various museums in the state in the last 2 years. With the convergence of digital technology, museums are no longer just repositories of artefacts, but living centers of knowledge and culture. In the past, a museum was considered only a place to see old statues or coins kept in glass boxes. But today mod
Big relief for teachers in the state: Big changes in the rules for assigning additional charge to the headmasters, know the details
New circular for Head Teacher: The Education Department of the Government of Gujarat has issued a new important circular to further strengthen and streamline the administration of government primary schools in the state. Earlier on January 17, the circular issued for handing over the charge of the headmaster had some administrative shortcomings and discrepancies. In order to rectify these errors immediately, the old circular has been repealed and completely new rules and regulations have been implemented. Especially in schools where the HTAT (Head Teacher Aptitude Test) pass is not approved by
The system is dwarfed in taking action against adulteration! More than 42000 food samples were taken in 4 years.
World Food Safety Day: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is 'food safety' in name only, and when it comes to controlling adulteration of food products, it is a crippling picture. In the last four years, 42790 samples have been taken to check for adulteration in food in Gujarat. Of these, 3,107 have been fined, 180 have been convicted and only 30 have their licenses suspended.Gujarat is not even among the top five states in the highest number of food samples.During the year 2024-25, 60,448 food samples were tested in Gujarat.
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