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Ahmedabad records minimum temperature 17.5°C, to go up further
Ahmedabad's minimum temperature increased by 3.8 degrees to 17.5 degrees Celsius on Sunday, due to a change in wind direction. This was 5.6 degrees higher than normal. The maximum temperature was 32.4 degrees Celsius, 4.8 degrees above normal. No significant changes in minimum temperatures are expected over the next five days, with Monday's minimum estimated at around 18 degrees.
Leopard mauls man to death, injures another in Gujarat's Gir Somnath
A leopard killed a 44-year-old man and severely injured another in Kodiya village, Gujarat. The attack happened at night while they were sleeping outdoors. Forest officials have deployed cages to capture the leopard. A similar fatal attack on an elderly woman occurred recently, raising concerns in the region about human-animal conflict.
Panic in Gujarat school as lion wanders on playground; feasts on calf
A lion caused panic at Gayatri Vidyalaya primary school in Una, Gir-Somnath district, by leaping over the boundary wall and wandering the campus, eventually feasting on a calf. The incident, which occurred early morning, led to the closure of the school for the day as forest department officials intervened and safely relocated the lion.
Razing drive extended to Pirotan, land worth Rs 35cr recovered in Bet Dwarka
Authorities in Devbhumi Dwarka district extended their demolition drive targeting illegal structures to Pirotan Island, clearing 4,000 sq ft of encroached land and demolishing nine religious structures. The operation aims to protect marine biodiversity and prevent security risks, including narcotics smuggling. In Bet Dwarka, 83 illegal structures were demolished, reclaiming land worth Rs 35 crore. The drive will continue until all encroachments are removed.
Gujarat CAs go global: Dubai emerges as top spot for tax and compliance ventures
Chartered accountants from Ahmedabad are exploring opportunities in Dubai, attracted by the UAE's VAT and corporate tax systems. Indian standards are aligned with global benchmarks, providing an edge. The UAE introduced VAT in 2018 and a corporate tax in 2023, leading to many CAs from Gujarat opening offices in Dubai over the past two years.
Gujarat techie duped of Rs 6 lakh in digital arrest scam
A software engineer in Gandhinagar was cheated out of Rs 6 lakh in a digital arrest fraud. A fraudster impersonated a law enforcement officer and accused her of money laundering. He manipulated her into sharing banking details and taking a personal loan. She lost Rs 5.94 lakh before filing a complaint with the Cyber Police.
Ahmedabad registers 3rd HMPV case, 9-month-old under treatment
Gujarat reports its fourth case of human metapneumovirus, with a nine-month-old boy in Ahmedabad testing positive. The child, experiencing severe symptoms, is under observation. Of the city’s three cases, two are infants and one a senior citizen. State health officials are analyzing data on influenza-like illnesses, maintaining no major spike in trends.
Boy flying kite electrocuted 'through Chinese manja' in Gujarat
A 13-year-old boy in Surat, Prince Chaudhary, died due to severe burns after being electrocuted while retrieving a kite stuck in an overhead power line using 'Chinese' thread. His father urged parents to prevent children from using the dangerous thread. Police are investigating and cracking down on the illegal sale of such threads.
Factory making ‘paneer’ from palm oil, milk powder busted in Rajkot; 800kg seized
Authorities seized 800kg of adulterated paneer made from milk powder, acetic acid, and palm oil at Gujarat Foods in Rajkot. The paneer, deemed unfit for consumption, was sold to restaurants and hotels. Police are investigating the distribution network and have informed the Food and Drugs Control Administration. Samples have been sent for testing to confirm the presence of harmful substances.
Empowering women in Kutch: 45 SHGs foster entrepreneurship and skill development
A CSR initiative in Gujarat's Kutch district has led to the creation of 45 women self-help groups for entrepreneurship. The program also offers sewing training and vocational courses in collaboration with the state government and NSDC. Around 60 women received sewing training, and several students acquired employable skills and placements in various sectors.
RECENT NEWS
- Ahmedabad records minimum temperature 17.5°C, to go up further
- Leopard mauls man to death, injures another in Gujarat's Gir Somnath
- Panic in Gujarat school as lion wanders on playground; feasts on calf
- Razing drive extended to Pirotan, land worth Rs 35cr recovered in Bet Dwarka
- Gujarat CAs go global: Dubai emerges as top spot for tax and compliance ventures
