Ahmedabad: All eyes are on a deep depression churning westward toward Gujarat, threatening to unleash another relentless two-day spell of heavy rain. Backed by a convergence of weather systems, including a shear zone and offshore trough, the state is bracing for a wet Friday and Saturday before conditions ease by Sunday.According to the India Meteorological…
Ahmedabad: A mild tremor of 2.6 magnitude was recorded in Ahmedabad district early on Thursday, the Institute of Seismological Research (ISR) said.The tremor was recorded at 4.39am, with its epicentre located 29km south-southwest of Ahmedabad, the Gandhinagar-based institute said.According to ISR, the depth of the tremor was recorded at about 20km below the ground surface….
Ahmedabad: A digital smart lock on the main door was supposed to keep intruders out of the locker, but it couldn’t protect a firecracker businessman and his family from a betrayal within. By coaxing her young nieces to reveal the code to the lock, a 27-year-old woman bypassed high-tech security to pull off a seamless…
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Through its stay, the tiger has fed entirely on wild prey, with nilgai and wild boar making up much of its diet Ahmedabad: Gujarat’s only wild tiger has completed 17 months of continuous stay in the state, a boost to its claim as a tiger-bearing state. The big cat crossed into Gujarat from Madhya Pradesh…
Ahmedabad: What began as a seemingly harmless Facebook advertisement promising a “pensioner card” ended up costing an 89-year-old senior orthopaedist from Satellite Rs 2.7 lakh in a sophisticated cyberfraud that exploited mobile app permissions and call forwarding to siphon money from his credit cards.Satellite police registered an FIR after the veteran doctor, who continues to…
Ahmedabad: The CID (Crime) registered a case against two men for allegedly siphoning Rs 16.5 lakh from a Gujarat govt financial assistance scheme meant to support students preparing for competitive examinations. The accused allegedly used forged documents to claim benefits on behalf of candidates who never attended coaching classes.The complaint was filed by Sandip Chaudhary…
Search operation at Serendeep Mansions in Shela has been called off Ahmedabad: On Wednesday, in a lane behind Karnavati Club, a dog walked past a cafe and turned into a leopard on social media. As the rumour spread, panic gripped the residents in the area, and the forest department was alerted. A team of officials…
road accident illustration Ahmedabad: Two elderly residents lost their lives in separate road accidents in Ahmedabad on Tuesday, with police registering cases against the drivers involved. One victim was allegedly run over by a speeding SUV that fled the scene, while the other died after a pickup vehicle rammed into the scooter on which the…
Gujarat DGP GS Malik Photo Yogesh Chawda Ahmedabad: For the first time, civilian employees serving in Gujarat Police will be eligible for an annual Director General of Police (DGP) reward system. State police have expanded their commendation framework to include non-uniformed staff, recognising their contribution in the smooth administration of the force.The eligibility criteria have…
