Botad: Tensions erupted in Haddad village of Botad following a farmer Mahapanchayat organized by Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders over disputes regarding cotton prices and quality. The event, held without administrative permission, witnessed violent scenes, including stone pelting by the crowd that injured several police personnel, including the DYSP and PI, and caused vandalism to police vehicles. In the wake of the incident, Paliyad Police have registered cases against 85 individuals, including A...Read More

Botad: A tragic accident occurred near Sankardi village, Paliyad, early this morning when a stationary truck was hit from behind by a private luxury bus, officials said. The collision claimed the lives of three passengers and left more than 20 others injured. The bus was carrying around 50 tourists from Umrala village in Ranpur taluka who had gone on a two-day trip and was returning from Junagadh when the accident occurred. Among the deceased are Vallabhbhai Vashrambhai Gohil, Alpeshbhai Bachub...Read More

Botad: A man from Botad sustained burn injuries to his leg after his mobile phone suddenly exploded inside his pant pocket. The victim, identified as Chandresh Joshi, said the incident happened unexpectedly. “I had just received a message and deleted it. After putting the phone back in my pocket, it suddenly blasted,” Joshi recalled. Joshi added that the phone, though about five years old, had been functioning perfectly without any known issues. “The battery was also in good condition. I...Read More

Botad: A tragic accident occurred late Sunday night near Godhavata village in Ranpur taluka, when an Ertiga car was swept away by strong floodwaters while attempting to cross a causeway. The vehicle, en route from Bochasan to Salangpur, was caught in a powerful water current around midnight. Seven people were travelling in the car, all associated with the Salangpur BAPS temple. Of them, two lost their lives—Krishnakant Pandya (approx. 60 years) and Prabuddha Kachhiya (approx. 10 years), the s...Read More

Gandhinagar: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Umesh Makwana has created a stir within the party by resigning only from his posts as whip and national joint secretary, while neither quitting the party nor resigning from his position as an MLA. Makwana, who represents the Botad constituency, said he would consult the public before deciding whether to resign from the Assembly. “Leaders from backward communities are often used only during elections. All parties have failed to address the issues of backw...Read More

Botad: Heavy rains in Botad district on Monday triggered a flash flood-like situation, leading to severe disruptions and a tragic accident on the road from Lathidar to Sangavadar village. An Eeco van carrying nine people was swept away by strong water currents near Bala Surdhan. Of the nine passengers, Priyankbhai Chauhan and Yashwantbhai Vaveta were rescued safely. However, the bodies of two women were recovered on Tuesday, while five others remain missing. A team from the National Disaster Re...Read More

Botad: Botad Police has arrested a Class-III government employee for allegedly sharing objectionable content on social media related to 'Operation Sindoor'. The Botad Cybercrime Police stated that the post, made via X handle @KRUPALPATEL963, was deemed harmful to national unity. According to police, during routine monitoring of social media platforms, they came across a post by Krupal Patel (27), posted as a talati-cum-mantri (a Class-III post) in Dhrufaniya village of Gadhada taluka, which cou...Read More

Botad: The results of the local body elections held across Gujarat on February 16 are out, with the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party emerging as the biggest winner. Among the BJP’s victories are two wins in the mid-term elections held in Botad and Wankaner municipalities. The party has secured both municipalities with a strong majority. In Botad, out of 44 seats across 11 wards, the BJP emerged victorious on 41 seats, while Congress managed to secure only 3 seats. Among these, the BJP had won 10...Read More