Gandhinagar: To attract investment and foster strategic partnerships in Gujarat, the state organizes Vibrant Gujarat, which has become a model for other states in India. This year, the government is holding Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conferences, and in line with this, a district-level program under Vibrant Gujarat – Vibrant Banaskantha was held today in Banaskantha district. During the program, a total of six MOUs worth ₹283 crore were signed on stage, including an MOU worth ₹210 crore bet...Read More

Gandhinagar: In an example of how the Namo Drone Didi Yojana has helped women become self-reliant, one Sonalben from Rajkot, who was earlier a housewife, earned over ₹15 lakh last year through this scheme, while another woman from Banaskantha has been earning over ₹50,000 a month with drone fertiliser spraying. Launched in 2023, the Namo Drone Didi Yojana empowers women-led Self-Help Groups (SHGs) under the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) and Clu...Read More

Banaskantha: Three police personnel posted at Sirohi Police Station have been suspended for negligence of duty. The officers were reportedly absent from their posts after being transferred to Ambaji for heightened security arrangements. The Superintendent of Police of Banaskantha District took the action after finding them negligent in performing their official duties.Read More

Gandhinagar: Gujarat has emerged as a key player in the cooperative sector nationwide, with the state’s animal husbandry farmers prospering and women becoming self-reliant, inspiring society. One such success story is that of Maniben from Banaskantha, who ranked second in the district by selling milk worth ₹1.94 crore in 2024-25. This year, she is aiming for a target of ₹3 crore in milk sales, an official press release said. In Kasara village of Kankrej taluka, 65-year-old Maniben Jesung ...Read More

Banaskantha: A violent incident occurred at the Santalpur toll plaza when four toll booth employees allegedly attacked a family from Tharad after they raised concerns about the poor condition of the road. The attack, which left three family members injured, including a father and son, was captured on CCTV. According to police reports, Dilip Sadhu and his family were traveling towards Anjar when they encountered a closed barrier near the Bakutra village toll booth. Despite the road being in bad ...Read More

Gandhinagar: The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for three districts of Gujarat for the next 24 hours, as they are likely to receive very heavy to extremely heavy rainfall. According to the IMD bulletin, Kutch, Banaskantha, and Patan are expected to experience heavy to very heavy rain, with extremely heavy showers in isolated areas until 8:30 am on Tuesday. Additionally, Surendranagar, Jamnagar, Morbi, and Dwarka have been placed on an orange alert for heavy to ver...Read More

Gandhinagar:  Several parts of Gujarat received significant rainfall between 6 am and 4 pm today, with Suigam in Banaskantha district recording the highest rainfall of 10.43 inches. 📌 Overall Rainfall Spread Rainfall was recorded in 216 talukas across the state. 81 talukas received more than 1 inch of rain. 29 talukas recorded more than 2 inches. 13 talukas received over 3 inches, with Suigam crossing the 10-inch mark. 📌 Top Ten Talukas (by hi...Read More

Banaskantha: Situated amidst the Aravalli hills, the pilgrimage site Ambaji is one of the 51 Shaktipeeths, as mentioned in ancient texts like Tantra-Chudamani. It is set to host millions of devotees for the Bhadarvi Poonam Mahamela from September 1st. The Ambaji Shaktipeeth is considered highly significant, comparable to a crown jewel, as the sacred heart of Goddess Sati is believed to have fallen here. The original temple of Ambaji Mata is at Baitha Ghat. The grand mandap and garbhagriha house...Read More

Banaskantha: Ambaji, a centre of devotion, faith, and spiritual energy, is set to host the Bhadarvi Poonam Mahamela from September 1 to 7, 2025. To ensure all facilities for pilgrims, 29 committees at the district level have been set up under the Banas Kantha District Collector Mihir Patel, who is also Chairman of Shri Arasuri Ambaji Mata Devsthan Trust. Today, District Collector Mihir Patel performed the inaugural ritual at the Prasad House in Ambaji, offering prayers to the deity. Over 30 lak...Read More

Palanpur: Thousands of locals staged a massive protest rally today at the Khemana Toll Plaza on the Palanpur–Abu Road National Highway, demanding exemption for residents living within a 20-km radius. Despite heavy police deployment, people from surrounding villages marched from Hebatpura to the toll plaza and submitted a representation to officials. Addressing the gathering, local leaders warned that today’s demonstration was peaceful but cautioned that the agitation could intensify if th...Read More