Gujarat Minister’s Son Arrested in ₹71 Crore MGNREGA Scam in Dahod
Dahod, Gujarat — 17 May 2025 — A significant corruption scandal has emerged in Gujarat’s Dahod district, involving the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA). Balvantsinh Khabad, son of State Minister for Panchayat and Agriculture, Bachubhai Khabad, was arrested on Saturday in connection with the alleged ₹71 crore scam. His younger brother, Kiran […]
Gujarat Samachar Co-Owner Bahubali Shah Arrested After ED Raids; Family Alleges Political Vendetta
Ahmedabad, 16 May 2025 — Bahubali Shah, co-owner of the prominent Gujarati daily Gujarat Samachar, was arrested late Thursday night by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) following extensive raids on the newspaper’s offices and associated premises. The arrest is part of an ongoing investigation into alleged financial irregularities. The ED conducted searches at 24 locations, including […]
GMRC to Construct Shops for Families Affected by Ahmedabad Metro Phase 1
Ahmedabad, 14 May 2025 — The Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation (GMRC) has initiated a tender for the construction of shops aimed at rehabilitating families affected by the Ahmedabad Metro Phase 1 project. This move underscores GMRC’s commitment to supporting those displaced by urban infrastructure developments. Project Overview The tender, titled “Construction of Shops for Project-Affected […]
Gujarat Introduces At-Home Learner’s Licence Test to Ease RTO Rush
Gandhinagar, 13 May 2025 The Gujarat government is set to launch a new initiative allowing residents to take their learner’s driving licence test from home. This move aims to reduce congestion at Regional Transport Offices (RTOs) and simplify the licensing process for applicants across the state. Fully Online Testing via Sarathi Portal Under the new […]
Gujarat’s Bold Tourism Push: Tented City and Ecotourism Projects Under ₹3,295.76 Crore Scheme
The Government of India has approved a substantial investment of ₹3,295.76 crore for 40 tourism development projects across 23 states under the ‘Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI) – Development of Iconic Tourist Centres to Global Scale’ scheme. Among these, Gujarat has secured funding for two significant initiatives: an ecotourism destination at Kerly […]
Shastra (2025): Gujarat’s First Cyber-Thriller Explores the Dark Side of the Digital Age
A New Chapter in Gujarati Cinema Gujarati cinema is set to enter uncharted territory with Shastra, a cyber-thriller that delves into the complexities of digital crime and data privacy. Directed by Kartavya Shah, the film stars Puja Joshi and Chetan Dhanani in lead roles and was released on 1 May 2025, coinciding with Gujarat Foundation […]
Two Arrested in Surat for Flying Drone Amid Heightened Security
Arrests Made During Drone Ban Due to Border Tensions Surat, Gujarat – 11 May 2025: In a significant breach of security protocols, Surat Police arrested two individuals on Friday evening for operating a drone in a restricted area. The incident occurred around 6:07 PM over the Singanpore Causeway Road, where a drone was spotted flying […]
