Vadodara: Four persons, including two children, were killed and five injured in a road accident near Fatepura village in Tarapur taluka of Anand district on Monday morning, when a mini tempo rammed into a stationary truck near a CNG filling station on the Vasad-Bagodara highway.According to police, the victims were labourers from Alirajpur district of…
Vadodara: The city sessions court has sentenced a man to life imprisonment for murdering his live-in partner at their residence in the Bapod area of Vadodara. Sachin Dixit (36) was convicted for the 2021 murder of Heena Pethani (30) following a domestic dispute between the couple.“The court considered all the evidence on record and sentenced…
Vadodara: Cancellation of NEET-UG 2026 amid allegations of paper leaks and malpractice on Tuesday has brought renewed attention to the 2024 controversy that had raised questions over the integrity of India’s medical entrance examination system, including the alleged cheating racket linked to Gujarat’s Godhra centres.Similar to the NEET UG-2026, the NEET-UG 2024 examination had sparked…
Vadodara: It’s a bird rarely spotted in central Gujarat, but a mother-daughter duo recently got a rare glimpse of a Eurasian hobby in Sundarpura on the outskirts of the city. An elegant falcon, this bird is usually spotted in the Little Rann of Kutch.“I spotted the Eurasian hobby perched on a tree from a distance…
Pics of bus service started by SPU Vadodara: Responding to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal for fuel conservation and sustainable living, universities across Gujarat have started introducing measures aimed at reducing fuel consumption and promoting environmental awareness on campuses.Sardar Patel University (SPU) in Vallabh Vidyanagar has launched free bus services for staff members and encouraged…
Vadodara: A searing heatwave has gripped the city over the past week, pushing temperatures up to a scorching 43.6°C and disrupting normal life as residents remained confined indoors during peak afternoon hours. With the blazing sun emptying streets during the day, the city has been witnessing a clear shift in its daily rhythm as people…
Additional Floors Were Added Last YearVadodara: A building of Bhailalbhai & Bhikhabhai Institute of Technology (BBIT) in Vallabh Vidyanagar, Anand district, collapsed late on Thursday night, triggering panic but causing no casualties as the premises were vacant at the time.The collapse raises serious concerns as more than 500 students had written exams in the same…
Vadodara: Canada’s Under‑19 women’s cricket team may wear the maple leaf on their jerseys, but its journey is being shaped significantly by Indian talent and cricketing culture.Seven of the 11 players selected for Canada’s Under‑19 Women’s T20 World Cup qualifiers this year are of Indian origin, reflecting the deep connection the diaspora continues to share…
Vadodara: A jeweller was attacked and robbed by unidentified persons in Waghodia taluka on Tuesday night, in an incident in which a gang allegedly looted Rs 4.50 lakh from him before fleeing the spot.The victim, identified as Jignesh Shah, was returning home on his two-wheeler from his shop when the incident occurred around 8pm.According to…
Vadodara: From Thursday morning, the daily cup of tea, children’s breakfast, and households’ most essential kitchen staple will all become costlier as India’s two biggest dairy brands — Amul and Mother Dairy — roll out fresh milk price hikes across the country amid rising production and operational costs.The revisions are set to pinch consumers nationwide…
