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Elderly woman robbed at Shardaben Hospital on the pretext of free treatment: Fraudulent woman says - banks will not accept forms if they are wearing jewellery; Escapes with Rs 10.68 lakh on the pretext of Xerox
An elderly woman who went for ear treatment at Shardaben Hospital in Ahmedabad has lost Rs 10,68,000 on the pretext of free treatment scheme. A fraudulent woman found outside the hospital filled a form by luring her to get the benefit of the Pradhan Mantri Free Treatment Scheme. The woman then snatched Rs 10,68,000 from the elderly woman and fled, including gold ornaments and cash. The elderly woman has lodged a complaint at the city Kotda police station in this regard. She introduced herself as a government employee and lured her Sarojben Jain, a 60-year-old resident of Khokhra area, had gone
Prices of firecrackers have increased by 20 per cent this year: Consumers have also decreased due to the price hike, new varieties of firecrackers have been seen in the Diwalipura fireworks market, 1 to 7 inch Babu Shot will make a splash
With Diwali just days to go, the markets of Vadodara are witnessing a rush of shopping. While roadside firecracker shops have been set up in different parts of the city, the Diwalipura firecracker market has been witnessing a rush of people. This year, the prices of firecrackers are witnessing a big increase. Ismail Kapadwala and Imran Kapadwala of Rambo Crackers said that the price of firecrackers has increased by 20 to 30 per cent this year due to the increase in raw material prices and reduced production in Sivakasi. Despite the increase in prices, the attraction of the new variety remains
Joint programme of Brahma Kumaris and Patidar Samaj in Patan: Appeal to spend time with family of Rajyogini Suman Didi; Stresses on meditation and balance amidst busy schedule
In Patan, the Leuva Patidar Samaj and Brahma Kumaris jointly organized a program 'One Father One Family'. The keynote speaker from Mount Abu, Rajyogini Brahma Kumari Suman Didi, appealed to spend time with the family and adopt meditation even in busy life. In this program, Brahma Kumari Suman Didi explained the importance of family values and Raj Yoga to all the attendees. Importance of Relationships and Peace of Mind Suman Didi said that in today's time, relationships have become a bond. Body, mind, money and people are the four main foundations of life. People are aware of body and money, bu
The foundation stone was laid, the work was guaranteed to be completed in a year: A new bridge will be built at a cost of Rs 7 crore over the Uben river in Bhesan.
Following the years-old demands and repeated representations of the people of Bhesan taluka, permission has been given to construct a new bridge over the Uben river. Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has allocated a grant of more than Rs 7 crore for the construction of the bridge. The foundation stone of the bridge work was laid by Junagadh MP Rajesh Chudasama. On this occasion, Junagadh Zilla Panchayat leaders including Vipulbhai Kavani, Shashibhai Vyas, Umeshbhai Bambharolia, Gandubhai Kathiria, RMB officer Goswami and a large number of people were present. MP Rajesh Chudasama assured t
DPS Harni Wins Champion Trophy at Inter-School SciPoTech Competition 2026–27: Maahi Vyas and Ashka Nougai of Class XII A shine among 70-plus teams from 31 schools, bringing pride and honour to DPS Harni.
Vadodara: In a moment of immense pride and celebration, Delhi Public School (DPS), Harni, has emerged victorious at the Inter-School SciPoTech Competition 2026–27, organised by Poddar Sherkhi School, winning the prestigious Champion Trophy and showcasing the talent, dedication and competitive spirit of its students. Competing against participants representing 31 schools and more than 70 teams, DPS Harni’s talented students, Maahi Vyas and Ashka Nougai of Class XII A, delivered an outstanding performance to secure the top honour. Their remarkable achievement reflects not only their know
Court order to remove Narendra Rawat and Ami Rawat as parties in a Rs 1,100 crore defamation suit: Case in connection with alleged encroachment of Vishwamitri river and fight against the Agora project; proceedings under Rule-10(2) of the CPC Order-1
Ahmedabad, Sep 30 (IANS) A city civil court in Ahmedabad has ordered the removal of state Congress spokesperson Narendra Rawat and former Leader of Opposition Ami Rawatas parties in a Rs 1,100 crore defamation and compensation suit filed in connection with the alleged encroachment of the Vishwamitri river and a dispute related to Vadodara's Agora project, their lawyers said. According to the information received, the case was filed before the city civil court in Ahmedabad seeking defamation, compensation of Rs 1,100 crore and a stay order. A petition was filed on behalf of Narendra Rawa
Vadodara Welcomes PM Modi, But Citizens Ask: Clean City for One Day or Accountable City Every Day?
Vadodara, September 9, 2026: Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Vadodara on Tuesday and inaugurated, dedicated and laid foundation stones for development projects worth more than ₹35,000 crore. Official announcements highlighted major railway, highway, urban-development, solar, housing and water-supply projects, including three key sections of the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor and projects of the Gujarat government. According to published figures, the programme involved projects worth over ₹35,200 crore, including more than ₹32,606 crore of Central Government works and more than
Ankle deep again: A little rain, a big bill, and a city that keeps asking why?
It doesn't take a cloudburst to bring Vadodara to a standstill anymore. This monsoon, residents once again woke to submerged lanes, stalled two‑wheelers and water lapping at shop shutters after only a modest spell of rain. Continuous heavy rain left water accumulated on the city's main roads, disrupting daily life. For a city that markets itself as a "Sanskari Nagari" and a Smart City aspirant, the question writes itself on every waterlogged street corner: where does all the money go? The paradox: modest rain, maximum chaos: The numbers tell an uncomfortable story. Vadodara's
E20 Petrol: The Hidden Water Cost Behind India's "Green Fuel" Push — Is the Math Really Adding Up?
The Great Ethanol Paradox: Are We Burning Water to Save Petrol? India's ambitious ethanol blending programme has been celebrated as a shining success story of energy independence. India achieved 20 per cent ethanol blending in petrol in March 2025, five years ahead of target, and the Government is now aggressively pushing for E85 and E100 flex-fuel adoption. But beneath the glossy press releases lies an uncomfortable question that every Indian citizen deserves an answer to: at what real cost? While official communication celebrates carbon savings, a growing body of scientific evide
Welcome to Vadodara, where water logging is a tradition, and corruption is the city's only true infrastructure.
VADODARA — There was a time in Vadodara when the scent of wet earth brought joy, when children danced in the first showers, and a hot cup of chai made the monsoon magical. Today, a single dark cloud over the city triggers a primal fear. In Vadodara, rain is no longer a weather event; it is a municipal apocalypse. It takes exactly two to three inches of rainfall to transform this "cultural capital" of Gujarat into a sprawling, murky swimming pool. Roads vanish, cars submerge, and neighborhoods are marooned. The monsoon, once a romantic respite, is now an annual hostage situation. And the
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- Elderly woman robbed at Shardaben Hospital on the pretext of free treatment: Fraudulent woman says - banks will not accept forms if they are wearing jewellery; Escapes with Rs 10.68 lakh on the pretext of Xerox
- Prices of firecrackers have increased by 20 per cent this year: Consumers have also decreased due to the price hike, new varieties of firecrackers have been seen in the Diwalipura fireworks market, 1 to 7 inch Babu Shot will make a splash
- Joint programme of Brahma Kumaris and Patidar Samaj in Patan: Appeal to spend time with family of Rajyogini Suman Didi; Stresses on meditation and balance amidst busy schedule
- The foundation stone was laid, the work was guaranteed to be completed in a year: A new bridge will be built at a cost of Rs 7 crore over the Uben river in Bhesan.
- Vadodara: Construction of a state-of-the-art school at Nimeta village completed 50%
