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Accident: 7 residents died in a landslide in Ghatkopar
Amid heavy rains overnight in Mumbai, a tragic landslide triggered a tragic landslide in the early hours of Wednesday morning in Chirag Nagar's Gausia Chawl and Rathore Medical Area in Kurla-West near Ghatkopar. At around 3.48 am on Wednesday, a large part of the hill suddenly collapsed. The families did not even have a chance to escape as huge debris of mud and huge stones swept over two or three houses. According to the information received from the Mumbai Municipal Disaster Management, 7 people were killed in the tragic accident, while a total of 7 people were injured. Within a few moments
Raipur Big Bazaar to Sarangpur: Harsh Sanghvi and a large number of people will join the 300-feet long national flag, read which roads will be closed
To commemorate 150 years of Vande Mataram and under the 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign, Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has planned a grand 'Tiranga Yatra' from Raipur Big Bazaar to Sarangpur on 12th August 2026. Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghvi will flag off the yatra with a 300-feet tricolour at 5 pm. The yatra will pass through Raipur crossroads and Khadia Gate at Sarangpur crossroads. It will conclude with floral tributes at the statue of Babasaheb Ambedkar. BRTS and AMTS buses diverted Traffic arrangements have been changed in the wake of the yatra. BRTS and AMTS buses going from Ka
The Cabinet also took an important decision on land acquisition compensation: From now on, the local holiday of Dahi Handi in Mumbai has been cancelled, while the festival of Raksha Bandhan has been declared a holiday.
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis chaired an important meeting of the state cabinet on August 11. Several important decisions were taken in the meeting related to land acquisition, renewable energy, agriculture, education, skill development and justice. Ahead of the cabinet meeting, a significant change has been made in the local holidays for Mumbai city and Mumbai suburbs. The local holiday of Dahi Handi, which was announced on September 5, has been cancelled. Instead, this year's Raksha Bandhan has been declared a local holiday. The General Administration Department has issued an official gov
The celebration of divine festivals will immerse the entire atmosphere with devotion: Anointing Shiva with water, milk to sugarcane juice will bring divine results
In western India, including Gujarat, this year, the holy month of Sawan is starting from Thursday, August 13, which will end on Saturday, September 11. Highlighting the special significance of this month which is considered to be the best for Shiva Bhakti, Shastri Shri Dave Saunakbhai Kanji Bhai gave special information about various pujas, astrological doshas and festivals during Shravana. According to Shastriji, chanting the Mahamantra "Om Namah Shivay" during the month of Sawan is very fruitful. In this month, offering Savalakh Bilipatra to Bholenath, making a Partheshwar Shivling out of pu
Valsad-based young lawyer Charvi wins Gujarat Vikas Asmita Award
Charvi Rajput, a resident of Valsad and a lawyer, was awarded the award at the Ahmedabad Management Association (AMA) by North American Indians, Knowledge Plus Foundation, L. J. A sense of joy has spread among the lawyer Alam to be conferred with the Asmita Awards jointly organized by the university. He has been honoured with this award for his inspiring contribution to society. Obtaining an LLM degree from Queen Mary University of London, Advocate Charvi Rajput is an expert in the resolution of international commercial disputes between India and the United Kingdom. He was honoured for his no
Viral flu cases on the rise in Civil: Children had symptoms of viral flu, dengue, adenovirus, swine flu was detected when tested.
With the changing environment, with the increase in the number of viral infections, the infection of swine flu (influenza-A H1N1) is also being seen in children. Real-time RT-PCR tests of samples of three children aged between 2 and 15 years in a private hospital have been found to be H1N1 positive. On the other hand, the number of children coming to the Civil Hospital for treatment of viral flu has increased from 79 in June to 116 in July and 39 in the first eight days of August. There has also been a 50 per cent increase in children coming to private hospitals with symptoms like viral flu,
Bhaskar Special: A treasure trove of rare photographs of freedom fighters at the Picture Gallery established in 1984 in Amreli city
The Girdharbhai Bal Sangrahalaya in Amreli city has a picture gallery depicting the lives of the immortal heroes of Amreli district who made a unique contribution to the freedom movement of the country. In addition to many rare photographs of freedom fighters, the first Chief Minister of Gujarat, Dr. There are also pictures and information highlighting Jivraj Mehta's life journey. Nilesh Pathak, Director of District Lok Vigyan Kendra, said, "It is a great opportunity to remember the freedom fighters who sacrificed everything for the nation and to draw inspiration from their lives for patrioti
A policeman who became a bootlegger was arrested at the city police control room, the accused caught with liquor gave the name of the policeman.
The Vastrapur police seized 313 bottles of liquor and 102 beer tins from an unclaimed car near Thaltej Jivandeep Circle and seized valuables worth Rs 2.51 lakh. During the investigation, it was revealed that Chirag Chaudhary had brought the consignment and he was also arrested by the police. However, during police interrogation, the accused confessed that the quantity was ordered by a policeman on duty at the high-tech police control room of the city police. The accused who was caught with liquor gave the name of the policeman. The Vastrapur police received information that a quantity of liquo
More than 100 people were trapped in Suva village of Mahisagar after a gorge overflowed, 8 houses submerged, 30 rescued
Heavy rains in Mahisagar district led to overflowing of a gorge in Suva village of Lunawada. As a result, water has entered many areas of the village. Roads are flooded in Cadas River. This has affected the connectivity of the village. Heavy rains also lashed Kothamba, including Lunawada, Virpur and Balasinor in the district. Around 25 to 30 people have been evacuated to safer places. Around eight houses were submerged after water entered Nayak Falia in Suva village of Lunawada. Seeing the gravity of the situation, the administration immediately launched rescue operations. Around 25 to 30 peop
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
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