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Surat banker killed a day before birthday in Pahalgam terror attack
A Surat resident, Shailesh Kalathiya, tragically died in a terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir, a day before his 44th birthday. Three other tourists from Gujarat were injured. A father-son duo from Bhavnagar are missing. Vinubhai Dabhi, injured in the attack, was part of a group attending a spiritual gathering. Authorities are providing assistance and tracing the missing individuals.
Gujarat ragging case: Medico died of heart attack after constant torture
Anil Methania, an 18-year-old student, tragically died at Dharpur Medical College in Patan due to severe ragging. A forensic postmortem revealed that constant torture led to trauma, shock, and ultimately, fatal cardiac arrest. Seniors allegedly forced juniors to perform inappropriate acts, drink excessive water, and denied them toilet access, leading to Methania's death from internal injuries after collapsing.
17 days with 40°C temperature in Ahmedabad so far this month, heat to rise from tomorrow
Ahmedabad experienced fluctuating temperatures in early April, with a high of 43.3C and a low of 37.8C. While Sunday's maximum was just below 40C, the IMD forecasts a rise in the coming days. A Yellow Alert remains for parts of Gujarat. Physicians report an increase in heat-related ailments. Residents are advised to stay hydrated and avoid direct sunlight.
Gujarat's Narmada canal leak leaves 65km trail across Little Rann of Kutch
Years of leakage from Gujarat's Narmada canal network, vital for water delivery, has created a 65km water trail across the Little Rann of Kutch, raising ecological concerns. The Gujarat State Human Rights Commission has initiated remedial actions, including canal repair plans and water diversion, with involvement from Sardar Sarovar Narmada Nigam Limited.
VHP, Bajrang Dal disrupt Easter meet
VHP and Bajrang Dal activists disrupted an Easter prayer meet in Odhav, Ahmedabad, alleging religious conversion. The activists, chanting slogans and wielding sticks, entered the gathering and demanded attendees leave. Police responded to the scene after being alerted, and are currently investigating complaints from both the activists and the Christian group. No physical altercations were reported.
Ex-IAS officer Pradeep Sharma, 3 others get 5 years' rigorous imprisonment in Gujarat land case
A Kutch court sentenced former IAS officer Pradeep Sharma to five years in prison for a 2011 case involving irregularities in government land allotment to Saw Pipes Pvt Ltd in 2004, causing financial loss when he was the district collector. The court also sentenced three others and imposed a fine of Rs 10,000 each.
Scared of wife, man tries to 'wash away' Thailand trips from passport; held at Ahmedabad airport
A Paldi resident has been arrested by Airport police in Ahmedabad. The man tampered with his passport. He tried to conceal his Thailand travel history from his wife. He scrubbed pages to remove immigration stamps. The immigration officer discovered the damaged passport. Authorities filed charges under the BNS and Passport Act. Damaging a passport is a criminal offense.
Loyal German Shepherd chases away three assailants assaulting his owner in Gujarat
In Morbi district, a farmer named Amit Theba was brutally attacked by three unidentified assailants while sleeping outside his house. His German Shepherd, Johnny, bravely intervened, chasing the attackers away after Theba released him. The incident, which occurred on April 12, gained attention after CCTV footage of the dog's loyalty went viral, prompting a police investigation into the assault.
'Bodies reduced to skeletons': Four charred to death as car goes up in flames after head-on collision on Rajkot-Bhavnagar highway
A devastating head-on collision on the Rajkot-Bhavnagar highway claimed four lives, including a mother and daughter, after one of the cars caught fire. The victims, natives of Gondal, were burned beyond recognition. Three survivors are receiving treatment, while investigations are underway to determine the cause, focusing on the CNG kit and speed.
'See you in 5 years': Hooked on reels, 3 teen friends run away to ‘make it big’, take Rs 80,000 and board train to Abu Road
Inspired by social media fame, three Ahmedabad teenagers ran away from home, one taking Rs 80,000, to make reels in Abu Road. They aimed to return successful after five years, alarming their parents who alerted the police. Authorities tracked them down via CCTV and message analysis, reuniting them with their families after finding them in a guest house.
RECENT NEWS
- Surat banker killed a day before birthday in Pahalgam terror attack
- Gujarat ragging case: Medico died of heart attack after constant torture
- 17 days with 40°C temperature in Ahmedabad so far this month, heat to rise from tomorrow
- Gujarat's Narmada canal leak leaves 65km trail across Little Rann of Kutch
- VHP, Bajrang Dal disrupt Easter meet
