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Janmashtami Lok Mela-2026: Traders will have to pay 10 per cent more upset price to set up stalls at the fair
As per the tradition of every year, this year also on the auspicious festival of Janmashtami, Shri Krishna Sakha Sudama Cultural Folk Festival-2026 is being organized in a grand manner. Mayor Sagar Modi and Municipal Commissioner T.C. Singh were present at the meeting hall of the Municipal Corporation to ensure the safety, convenience and law and order of the devotees. An important review meeting with officials was held under the chairmanship of Tirthani. This time, the allotment of plots in the fair has been increased by 10 per cent in the upset price as compared to last year. Traders will h
High Court refuses to dismiss complaint in Khambhat case of attempted conversion: Preliminary observation that an attempt was made to convert by taking advantage of the compulsion of the economically weaker section.
Gujarat High Court refuses to quash FIR registered against an ASHA supervisor for allegedly forcing her to preach Christianity in front of her Hindu subordinate employees and attend a religious event. Accused of preaching Christianity and criticizing idolatry The Khambhat rural police had registered a case against ASHA supervisor Namrata Makwana under the Gujarat Freedom of Religion Act. In a complaint filed by an ASHA worker, he and four other ASHA workers were accused of reading Bibles and Christian literature, showing videos preaching Christianity and criticising idolatry. More than Rs 30 c
More than 300 students were honored by the Bhidiya Koli community: Youth reached high positions with education awareness for 20 years
A student felicitation ceremony was held by the Bhidiya Samyukta Koli Samaj at Veraval. More than 300 students from Class I to Undergraduate and Post Graduate levels were felicitated at the event for their academic achievements. The event, which has been held continuously for the last two decades, has contributed significantly in bringing awareness about education in the society. On this occasion, Prof. Dr. Jitesh Solanki said that the Bhidia Samyukta Koli Samaj has maintained this tradition of encouraging students for the last 20 years. Every year more than 300 students are given awards to bo
Chaitra Vasava approaches HC seeking stay on Narmada court's conviction: Bail plea to be heard on August 5
MLA Chaitar Vasava was sentenced to 7 years in jail by a Narmada district court in a case of attacking a forest officer and firing in the air. In which MLA Chaitra Vasava has approached the High Court to seek a stay against the Narmada court order. Chaitar's bail plea will be heard in the High Court on August 5. Narmada court sentences 9 accused to 7 years in jail The Narmada police had registered an offence under IPC sections 143, 143, 149, 186, 294, 353, 386 of the Arms Act and Section 25 of the Arms Act against the accused, including Narmada MLA Chaitar Vasava and his wife Shakuntala Vasava
Rotary Club of Patan receives 24 District Awards: Service Projects and Best President-Secretary felicitated
The Rotary Club of Patan has been honoured with a total of 24 awards by Rotary District 3055 for its outstanding service. The district award ceremony was held on August 1 at Amartara Resort in Abu Road. The awards were presented to the Rotary Club of Patan for its excellent performance in various fields by Rotarian Nigambhai Chaudhary, District Governor. The ceremony will be graced by the club's 2025-26 President Rotarian Dr. Parimal Jani won the 'Best President (Silver Category)' award in the entire district. Likewise, Secretary Rotarian Jay Tailorjee for the year 2025-26 was honoured with th
Game of fire, game of life betting: A young man who was doing a fire stunt on the arrival journey in Dasa, fortunately rescued
Vadodara: In a shocking incident, a young man was caught in fire while performing a fire stunt during the idol arrival yatra held on the occasion of Dasama Vrat in Vadodara on August 13. The youth was rescued and a major tragedy was averted as the people present in the yatra used immediate timeliness to douse the fire. Fire stunt accident during procession In the grand arrival procession of Dashama from Nyaya Mandir to Khanderao Market, some youths were excited and performing stunts with fire. During the stunt, a young man was caught in the fire due to a sudden burst of flames, which created a
Satish Patel leads by 13,509 votes in Manjalpur Assembly bypoll, Congress trails by 13,509 votes
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has started celebrating its victory in the Manjalpur Assembly by-election in Vadodara. At the end of the eighth round, Satish Patel is leading by 13,509 votes, while Bhikha Rabari of the Congress is trailing from the first round, he got 10,123 votes at the end of the eighth round. The BJP candidates have started celebrating the victory. Women activists are roaming around. The counting of votes for the by-election to the Manjalpur assembly seat was held on July 30. After a weak voter turnout of 37.05 per cent, the fate of the candidates, including the BJP and th
Giriraj Jain Sangh organizes camp for children: Knowledge enhancement program under the guidance of Sadhvi Nidhiratnashree
Shri Giriraj Jain Shwetambar Murtipujak Sangha organized a knowledge camp for young children on Sunday, 02 August 2026 at Ruchakgiri Aradhana Dham (Pathshala Hall). The camp was held under the auspices of Sadhviji Nidhiratnashriji M.S. Several children and girls aged 8 years and above enthusiastically participated in the camp, which was held from 8:30 am to 10:00 am. Knowledge was imparted through games and simple illustrations by Sadhviji Bhagwant so that religious education did not burden the children and they could learn with interest. In this camp, children were given inspirational guidanc
Father of 6-month-old son dies after car hits 3 friends on Junagadh-Mendarda highway; Two youths seriously injured
A heart-wrenching and very tragic accident took place on the Junagadh-Mendarda highway. Three friends riding the same bike were brutally hit by a car driver near Sonardi village. In which a young man Sagar Nandaniya died tragically and two other friends were seriously injured. Shockingly, hours before the accident, the deceased Sagar had posted a painful song 'Kal Koi Mujko Yaad Kare, Kya Koi Mujko Yaad Kare' in the status of his Instagram ID. Which became the last status of his life. Ironically, a six-month-old son has also lost his father's umbrella. The song put in the status became a reali
Ground Report: The sin of the builder-system to fill the vookla, the people to suffer, the water in the outgrowth area!
The government is active for the development of the corporation limits and adjoining areas of the city in the entire state of Gujarat, including Bhavnagar. The government allocates crores of rupees every year for the development of outgrowth areas. But due to the indiscriminate approvals given by the administration to constructions and societies, as well as unplanned drainage-water lines and roads, a serious question of water logging has arisen. Water flowing into the river and sea has also stopped due to obstruction in drains and natural streams. Roads have been submerged in water, but the co
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