Gujarat

Man Arrested For Allegedly Killing Daughter Over Love Affair In Gujarat: Police

Cities | Press Trust of India | Friday August 7, 2020

A 20-year-old woman was allegedly bludgeoned to death by her father over her affair with a college mate in Gujarat's Rajkot city on Thursday, police said.

Private Schools Can Collect Tuition Fees, Says Gujarat High Court

Education | Press Trust of India | Thursday August 6, 2020

The Gujarat High Court has quashed a government order which prohibited private schools from collecting tuition fees until they reopened.

8 Patients Killed In Fire At ICU In Ahmedabad Covid Hospital

India News | Edited by Swati Bhasin | Thursday August 6, 2020

Eight people have died after a huge fire broke out at a COVID-19 hospital in Gujarat's Ahmedabad, news agency PTI reported.

Heavy Rain, Landslides In Goa, Red Alert Issued

India News | Edited by Debjani Chatterjee | Wednesday August 5, 2020

Monsoon 2020: Heavy rain and landslides hit rail and road traffic at several places on the Goa-Karnataka border areas on Wednesday.Villages in the low-lying areas have been inundated. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has sounded a 'Red' alert for Goa, Gujarat and Konkan region.

Mask Best Defence, Increase Fine For Not Wearing One: Gujarat High Court

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday August 5, 2020

The Gujarat High Court has directed the state government to increase the fine for not wearing a mask in public places to a minimum of Rs 1,000.

5-Year-Old Boy Killed By Leopard In Gujarat: Forest Official

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday August 5, 2020

A five-year-old boy was mauled to death by a leopard in Gujarat's Chhota Udepur district, a forest department official said Tuesday.

"Political Absurdity": India's Sharp Response To New Pak "Political Map"

India News | Reported by Kadambini Sharma, Edited by Chandrashekar Srinivasan | Wednesday August 5, 2020

The release of a new "political map" by Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan -- which includes Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh and parts of western Gujarat as part of its territory -- has drawn a sharp reaction from the government

Doctor Attacked After COVID-19 Positive Woman Dies, Case Against 10 In Gujarat: Cops

Cities | Press Trust of India | Sunday August 2, 2020

A case was lodged against 10 persons, six of whom were detained, on Saturday for allegedly attacking a doctor after the death of a suspected COVID-19 patient in Veraval in Gujarat's Gir Somnath district, the police said.

Gujarat MLA Alleges Multi-Crore Scam Under Rural Employment Scheme

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday August 1, 2020

Gujarat MLA Jignesh Mevani has alleged that a multi-crore scam has surfaced in a village in Banaskantha district of the state, in which bank accounts were opened in the name of around 500 villagers without their knowledge for the transfer of money under the MNREGA scheme, in order to siphon off the funds.

CBI Carries Out Searches At Top Shipping Official's House

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday August 1, 2020

The CBI carried out searches at the residence of the additional director general of shipping on Friday after booking him for allegedly receiving Rs 50,000 for delaying an ongoing case in the Gujarat High Court, officials said.

Government Resolution On Private School Fees Struck Down By Gujarat High Court

Education | Edited by Aarzoo Snigdha | Saturday August 1, 2020

Gujarat High Court on Friday struck down a clause in a state government resolution which asked self-financed schools not to collect fees while they remain closed.

Delhi's Most Wanted Gangster Arrested From Gujarat

Surat News | ANI | Saturday August 1, 2020

Delhi's Counter-Intelligence Special Cell on Friday arrested wanted gangster Jyoti alias Baba, who had a bounty of Rs 1,00,000 on his head, from Surat in Gujarat.

Gujarat Cadre IAS Officer Hardik Satishchandra Shah Appointed Personal Secretary To PM Modi

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday July 31, 2020

IAS officer Hardik Satishchandra Shah has been appointed the Private Secretary (PS) to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, according to a Personnel Ministry order issued on Thursday.

Unlock 3: No Night Curfew In Gujarat, Restaurants To Stay Open Till 10pm

India News | Edited by Nandini Gupta (with PTI inputs) | Thursday July 30, 2020

No night curfews, restaurants open till 10pm and shops till 8pm. These are among the many relaxations that have been allowed in Gujarat under the Central government's guidelines for Unlock 3, meant to ease curbs on economic activity as the nation continues its fight against the COVID-19 epidemic.

NRI Man Alleges Wife's Parents Are Detaining Her, Moves Gujarat High Court

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday July 30, 2020

A Non-Resident Indian who lives in Canada has filed a 'habeas corpus' petition in the Gujarat High Court, alleging that his wife's parents are not allowing her to return to him.