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7 injured as gas cylinder catches fire in Surat building
Tragedy struck in Surat's Katargam locality as a gas cylinder fire left seven young men hospitalized with burn injuries. The incident unfolded on the second floor of the Krishna Complex building, engulfing a small room where the victims were present. Swift response from fire services managed to contain the blaze within an hour.
Quacks’ multispeciality hospital sealed hours after inauguration in Surat
Two quacks in Surat, previously caught practicing without licenses, were caught again after attempting to open a multi-specialty hospital. The hospital, which falsely listed city officials as guests of honor for its opening, was sealed within hours due to numerous violations, including lack of registration, employing unlicensed doctors, and fire hazards.
'They forced us to keep standing': Made to stand 3 hours, ragged Gujarat medico dies
An 18-year-old medical student in Gujarat tragically died after allegedly being forced to stand for over three hours during a ragging incident. Fellow students claim seniors made them stand and introduce themselves, leading to one student fainting and later passing away. The institute has initiated an investigation, while the deceased's family demands justice.
Tempo crushes man to death, drags him in road rage incident in Surat
A heated argument over rash driving in Surat, Gujarat, turned fatal when a tempo driver ran over and killed a 56-year-old man. The victim, Jitendra Kanthariya, had confronted the driver, Mayur Mer, after a near collision with his motorcycle. CCTV footage captured the horrific incident, showing the victim being dragged by the tempo as his son desperately tried to intervene.
Few hits, many misses: Coldplay's Ahmedabad shows sell out in minutes
British rock band Coldplay's two Ahmedabad shows sold out in minutes, leaving fans both thrilled and disappointed. While some fans secured tickets, others faced long queues and technical issues. Social media platforms were flooded with mixed reviews, with some criticizing the ticketing process and others expressing their excitement. Ticket resale began immediately, with prices soaring significantly higher than face value.
Gujarat govt moots dedicated optical fibre network in Gir for lion conservation
To bolster real-time monitoring of Asiatic lions in Gujarat's Gir forest, the state forest department has proposed a cutting-edge solution. Recognizing the limitations of the existing micro-link system, officials aim to establish a dedicated optical fibre network. This ambitious project, dubbed 'IT Intervention in Lion Conservation,' seeks to enhance surveillance as the lions' range expands, ensuring their continued protection.
When king of jungle visits beach: Diu’s rare wildlife encounter with lion sparks concern for forest officials
A pride of lions, including a lioness and several sub-adults, has been spotted in Diu, raising concerns among forest officials. The pride, believed to have crossed over from Gujarat, has already killed a domestic animal. While the lioness has been captured, efforts are underway to secure the remaining sub-adults and relocate them to prevent human-animal conflicts in the limited territory.
40,000 trees to be planted at Dwarka-Somnath and Ahmedabad-Rajkot highways in Gujarat
The Forest department of Gujarat has initiated a green drive to plant 40,000 trees along the 200km coastal highway stretch from Dwarka to Somnath. They have partnered with Manav Seva Charitable Trust, who will be responsible for planting and nurturing these trees for three years. The project aims to enhance the green cover and promote a greener environment.
Healthy villagers forced to undergo angioplasty in Gujarat; doctor arrested
A cardiologist operating at a Gujarat hospital was arrested for allegedly performing unnecessary angioplasties on healthy individuals. The scheme involved falsely diagnosing heart conditions to claim insurance under the Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY scheme. Two patients died after the procedure. Investigations revealed that the hospital organized medical camps to identify potential beneficiaries and mislead them into undergoing unnecessary surgical procedures.
CBI court sentences Gujarat ONGC official for possessing disproportionate assets worth Rs 14 lakh
An ONGC official in Ahmedabad was sentenced to three years in jail and fined Rs 25 lakh for possessing assets disproportionate to his income. The CBI court found Kishunram Sonkar guilty of accumulating Rs 14 lakh beyond his known sources of income, emphasizing that such corruption poses a threat to economic justice.
RECENT NEWS
- 7 injured as gas cylinder catches fire in Surat building
- Quacks’ multispeciality hospital sealed hours after inauguration in Surat
- 'They forced us to keep standing': Made to stand 3 hours, ragged Gujarat medico dies
- Tempo crushes man to death, drags him in road rage incident in Surat
- Few hits, many misses: Coldplay's Ahmedabad shows sell out in minutes
