Surat: Surat has received a full-time Municipal Commissioner after a brief period of additional charge, with senior IAS officer Rajkumar Beniwal taking over the responsibility of the Surat Municipal Corporation. Beniwal has assumed charge with a clear focus on strengthening civic services and taking Surat’s…
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Elderly Man Detained Over Alleged Molestation of Young Woman at Surat Civil Hospital
Surat: A case of alleged molestation involving a young woman has been reported at Surat New Civil Hospital, raising concerns over the safety of women at the busy public healthcare facility. According to the preliminary information, the young woman alleged that an elderly man harassed her…
Surat ST Bus Caught Driving 3 KM on Wrong Side; Investigation Begins After Viral Video
In a shocking incident that has raised serious concerns over road safety and public transport discipline in Gujarat, an ST (State Transport) bus driver was caught driving on the wrong side of the busy Ring Road bridge in Surat for nearly three kilometers. The incident…
Surat Doctor Radhika Suicide Case Takes New Turn as Fiancé’s Cross-Verification Triggered Emotional Breakdown
A dramatic new twist has emerged in the tragic suicide case of 28-year-old physiotherapist Dr. Radhika Kotadiya from Surat. Police investigations have revealed that emotional distress caused by comments from her fiancé’s aunt, followed by a “cross-verification” attempt by her fiancé, may have triggered her…
Surat’s Unique Ganesh Installation: Floating Lighthouse-Themed Mandap on Tapi River Draws Devotees
Surat’s Most Unique Ganesh Installation: Floating Lighthouse-Themed Mandap on Tapi River Captivates Devotees Surat, August 2025: Ganesh Chaturthi in Surat has once again arrived with grandeur, devotion, and cultural vibrancy. This year, over 80,000 Ganesh idols have been installed across homes, societies, and public mandaps.…
Surat’s Mega Women’s Kanwar Yatra: Over 5,000 Devotees Perform Grand Partheshwar Shivling Puja
Over 5,000 Women Join Mega Kanwar Yatra in Surat, ‘Har Har Mahadev’ Chants Fill the Air Surat witnessed a spectacular display of devotion on the eve of the second Monday of Shravan, as over 5,000 women participated in a massive Kanwar Yatra. Organized for the…
Surat Civil Hospital Wins National Award for Best Non-Transplant Organ Retrieval Centre
Surat, August 3: In a proud moment for Gujarat’s healthcare sector, Surat New Civil Hospital has been awarded the ‘Best Non-Transplant Organ Retrieval Centre’ at the national level. The recognition was conferred by Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda during the 15th National Organ Donation Day…
“Why Cry Like a Woman?” – Teacher’s Suicide Note Reveals Pain of Betrayal and Helplessness
“Wife Said – ‘Why Cry Like a Woman?’: Bhaskar Reads Teacher’s 400-Page Diary Revealing Trauma, Betrayal, and Helplessness Behind Surat Suicide Tragedy” Surat, Gujarat: In a heart-wrenching incident that has shocked Gujarat, a school teacher in Surat poisoned his two young sons with a drug-laced…
Bomb Threats Rock 159 Schools Across India Including Surat’s GD Goenka and Lancer Army School
Bomb Threats to 159 Schools Across India, Including Two in Surat; GD Goenka and Lancer Army School Evacuated A major security alert was triggered on Friday when two prominent schools in Surat GD Goenka School in Vesu and Lancer Army School in Piplod received a…
Ahmedabad Tops Swachh Rankings Among Metro Cities; Indore Declared Cleanest in India
New Delhi, July 17, 2025: The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) has announced the results of the Swachh Survekshan 2024-25, India’s largest cleanliness survey. In a proud moment for Gujarat, Ahmedabad has been ranked first among cities with a population of over 10…
Gujarat Govt to Formulate Policy Within Two Days to Support Diamond Industry
Gandhinagar, July 1, 2025: With the diamond industry facing one of the worst recessions in five decades, the Gujarat government is preparing to take swift action to support diamond workers and artisans. Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has assured stakeholders that a concrete action plan will…
Surat Police Crack ₹943 Crore Online Gambling Racket: Office Disguised as Real Estate Firm
Surat, Gujarat: In a major crackdown, the Special Operations Group (SOG) of Surat has exposed a high-value illegal racket involving dubba trading and online gaming, with transactions totaling more than ₹943 crore. The operations were being conducted from a construction office disguised as “Sunrise Developers”…
Fake Gold Jewelry Racket Busted in Surat: Only 23% Gold Used in Hooks, Sold with Hallmark Stamps
Surat, Gujarat: In a major crackdown, Zone-1 LCB and Sarathana Police jointly uncovered a fake gold jewelry manufacturing racket operating out of the Sarathana area. The police arrested 12 individuals and seized a large quantity of fake gold ornaments and related equipment. The arrested individuals…
Heat Relief in Surat District: Temperature Drops to 38°C, Humidity Still a Concern
Surat district has experienced a brief spell of relief from the scorching summer heat, as temperatures have dropped from 40°C to 38°C in many areas. This change has brought some comfort to residents who have been struggling with the relentless rise in temperatures over the…
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte Takes Responsibility for ‘Drug War’
Duterte Prepares for a Lengthy Legal Battle at the International Criminal Court Former President Transferred to ICC Detention Facility Ahead of Court Appearance Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has taken full responsibility for his administration’s controversial “war on drugs” as he braces for a protracted…
Surat Police Deploy Drones to Catch Helmetless Riders
No Escape: Thousands Fined as Helmet Rule Gets Stricter Surat Traffic Police Use Drones to Catch Helmetless Riders Surat: The Surat Traffic Police have launched a strict helmet enforcement drive, making helmet use mandatory for two-wheeler riders. In a first-of-its-kind initiative, drones are being deployed…
24-Hour Search Ends in Heartbreak: Child’s Body Recovered from Varyav Pumping Station
Uncovered Drain Leads to Fatal Accident: Surat Family Devastated After Child’s Death Child Found Dead After Falling into Open Drain in Surat, 24-Hour Search Ends in Tragedy In a tragic incident in Surat’s New Katargam area, a two-year-old child fell into a 3-foot deep open…
First-Ever Bird Wing Transplant in Surat: Injured Pigeon Receives New Life
Surat Achieves First-Ever Bird Wing Transplant, Giving Injured Pigeon a New Life Groundbreaking Wing Transplant in Surat Helps Injured Pigeon Fly Again Surat, Gujarat – Surat, already known for its success in organ donation, is now making headlines for an extraordinary event in the field…
Ayushman Bharat Scheme Extends Benefits to Over 2 Lakh Senior Citizens in Surat
Surat: Under the central government’s Ayushman Vay Vandana 70+ program, a total of 2,42,178 senior citizens have been covered across Surat city and district. This initiative, aimed at providing healthcare benefits to citizens above the age of 70, issues Ayushman cards to eligible seniors, offering…
Makwana Krishna Secures Fourth Place in National Painting Competition Organized by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency, Ministry of Power, Government of India
Surat: The National Painting Competition – 2024, organized by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency, Ministry of Power, Government of India, saw participation from 8.5 million students across the country. The best three students from each state were selected for the competition. Among the top students…