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Bhaskar Special: A new trend of dry fruit gifting in Porbandar
The festival of Diwali means an occasion to exchange greetings with relatives, friends and business circles. In the midst of the tradition of visiting each other's homes at the beginning of the New Year, the trend of gifting dry fruit boxes along with sweets is also increasing rapidly. In particular, the trend of gifting attractive boxes decorated with dry fruits like cashews, almonds, pistachios, figs, raisins and walnuts has increased. On New Year's Day, when guests come home on New Year's Day, along with serving dry fruits as a mask, dry fruit boxes are also given to relatives and friends.
Diwali 2026: Diwali 2026: Despite poor rains and economic crunch, the enthusiasm of the people of Porbandar remains intact.
This year, despite the economic hardship and worries in the rural and urban economy due to insufficient rainfall, the Diwali enthusiasm of the people of Sudampuri Porbandar has not diminished at all. The people of Porbandar are gearing up with full strength to celebrate the festival of Deepotsav, a symbol of kindness and enthusiasm against the ordeal of nature. Despite the shortage of firecrackers in the market, this year it is estimated to be worth Rs. 20 crore in Porbandar. There is a strong possibility of selling firecrackers worth Rs 20 crore in Porbandar. This year, there is a cloud of co
On the occasion of Diwali, a rangoli competition was organized by the Kala Sangh at Ghogha Circle in the city, from a 4-year-old child to a 70-year-old adult participated.
More than 80 contestants made rangoli with unique designs in the rangoli competition, which is organized every year to celebrate the festival of Deepotsav, as part of which like every year, this year also a colorful rangoli competition was organized by Bhavnagar-based organization Kala Sangh at Ghogha Circle in the city as part of Deepotsav Parv. More than 80 contestants enthusiastically participated in the Rangoli competition. To welcome Diwali, a beautiful rangoli competition was organized by Bhavnagar Kala Sangh at Ghogha Circle today on the day of Dhanteras. More than 80 contestants from t
'I went to distribute books for social service': Rahul Gandhi's rally suspended from Youth Congress
Strict action has been taken against 49 office bearers of the Gujarat Youth Congress who were absent from a massive rally and meeting led by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in Delhi on November 1 to protest against vote theft and demand the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. On the orders of the All India Youth Congress, the state general secretary and youth Congress presidents of 24 districts have been removed from their posts and suspended with immediate effect. The simultaneous action taken against such a large number of office bearers has spread a lot of resentment amon
6 persons caught with stolen copper wire worth Rs 10 lakh: Confessed to stealing from 'Khushboo Metal' factory near Kobdi toll naka; Names of 5 more revealed in interrogation
The Bhavnagar Local Crime Branch has busted 6 persons with a Creta car parked in a suspicious condition near Hill Park Chowk and busted a quantity of stolen copper wire worth lakhs of rupees. The police have recovered Rs. 733 kg copper wire, car and mobile worth Rs 10.26 lakh from the accused. Goods worth Rs 21.36 lakh have been seized. During interrogation, the accused confessed that they had stolen the theft from a factory named Khushboo Metal near Kobdi Toll Naka twenty days ago, in which the involvement of 5 other persons has also been revealed. Police raided and caught 6 persons red-hande
Three-day sports festival at HNGU: More than 850 sportspersons participated in the 36th festival; Medals and certificates to the winners
The closing ceremony and medal distribution ceremony of the three-day 36th 'Rajmata Naikadevi Khel Mahotsav' was held at Hemchandracharya North Gujarat University, Patan. More than 850 athletes from various colleges affiliated to the university participated in this athletics competition and the successful participants were felicitated with gold, silver and bronze medals. The three-day 36th 'Rajmata Nayakdevi Khel Mahotsav' was organized at Hemchandracharya North Gujarat University, Patan with the aim of encouraging the talent of students in the field of sports. A total of more than 850 athlete
Cycle Rally under Vigilance Awareness Week by Bhavnagar ACB: Women's Circle to various routes of the city again ended at ACB office; Certificates to Cyclists
The Bicycle Rally was organized by the Anti-Bribery Bureau (ACB) of Bhavnagar as part of the Vigilance Awareness Week celebrations. Members of the Bhavnagar Cycle Club, including the officials of the ACB, participated enthusiastically in the rally with the message of Truthful Prosperity and a corruption-free society. The rally started from the Mahila Circle and culminated at the ACB office after covering a total distance of 10 km on different routes of the city. The Government of Gujarat is celebrating Vigilance Awareness Week from 31st October to 6th November with the theme 'PROBITY FOR PROSP
Gujarat govt announces holidays for the year 2027: 18 holidays from Makar Sankranti to Diwali; See the list of state government and bank holidays
The General Administration Department of the Government of Gujarat has issued a notification of public holidays to be observed in the state government offices during the year 2027. According to the notification, a total of 18 public holidays have been declared during the year. Apart from this, a list of alternative holidays for employees has also been published. The notification issued by the General Administration Department includes Makar Sankranti, Republic Day, Mahashivratri, Ramzan Eid, Dhuleti, Good Friday, Cheti Chand, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Jayanti, Ram Navami, Mahavir Janmakalyanak, B
Adani CNG's price hiked for the second time in 13 days: Before Diwali, the company increased by Rs 2.30, the new price crossed Rs 100
The Adani company has again increased the price of CNG by Rs 2.30 per kg in 13 days. Due to which the new price has now increased from Rs 98.47 to Rs 100.77. Earlier on October 23, the price of CNG was increased by Rs 4.45. In this way, the price of CNG has crossed the historic level of Rs 100 for the second time in a row just a few days before the Diwali festival. This hike, which comes just ahead of the festival, will have a direct impact on the earnings of ordinary citizens, daily up-and-down drivers, and especially rickshaw pullers, who have to bear the brunt of inflation. Rickshaw drivers
5 people sentenced to life imprisonment for killing a youth in Palitana
Two and a half years ago, a young man from Dungarpar was stabbed to death by a group of miscreants in Bhavnagar's Palitana district. A case was registered at Palitana Town police station and the police registered a case under the section of murder against five persons and filed a chargesheet in the court after arresting the accused. The case went to the Bhavnagar court yesterday and the judge convicted all the five accused of Palitana and sentenced them to life imprisonment. A fight broke out on the road over money Akibbhai Jusabbhai Lakhapota, a resident of Dungarpur village in Palitana taluk
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