Junagadh: Junagadh police have invoked the Gujarat Control of Terrorism and Organized Crime (GujCTOC) Act against the notorious “Bangla gang” for its alleged involvement in organized crime. The gang is linked to multiple offenses, including murder, attempted murder, theft, robbery, extortion, kidnapping, assault, Arms Act violations, and illegal gambling. They are also accused of illegally acquiring properties, including a bungalow on Zanzarda Road, which served as their base. A GujCTOC ca...Read More

Junagadh: Residents of Junagadh are frustrated and angered over the persistent problem of stray cattle on city roads. In yet another tragic incident, a youth traveling from Keshod to Junagadh was injured after a stray bull suddenly appeared in the middle of the road, causing the him to fall. The injured youth later succumbed to his injuries during treatment. The police have registered a case and sent the body for post-mortem, after which it will be handed over to the family. Locals expressed ou...Read More

Junagadh: Sanitation workers of the Junagadh Municipal Corporation (JMC) have continued their strike for the second consecutive day, protesting over unresolved demands. The workers gathered at the dumping site in Hajiyaani Bagh, highlighting their concerns regarding employment and working conditions. The striking employees are demanding the implementation of voluntary retirement rules for permanent sanitation staff and employment opportunities for the heirs of existing workers. Around 700 sani...Read More

Junagadh: Three Indian Army soldiers of Mahar Regiment, including one from Junagadh in Gujarat, lost their lives when an avalanche struck Siachen, the world’s highest battlefield, in Ladakh, officials confirmed on Tuesday. The avalanche hit the base camp area at an altitude of around 12,000 feet, burying three soldiers, including two Agniveers. Another officer who was trapped was pulled out alive after an intense rescue operation. The deceased were identified as Sepoy Mohit Kumar from Auraiy...Read More

Junagadh: A controversy has erupted after a student studying at Alpha International School was allegedly beaten by other students in the school’s hostel. The incident, which reportedly occurred a month ago, was allegedly suppressed by the school management, according to the student’s parents. Meanwhile, the school administration claims the incident took place in a privately managed hostel, attempting to distance itself from responsibility. School administrator G.P. Kathi admitted ownership ...Read More

Junagadh: The city police have arrested three individuals in a two-year-old case where six women suffered kidney failure, allegedly due to medical negligence following childbirth at Health Plus Hospital. Two women had died in the incident, while four have remained on dialysis since then. On Monday, B Division police arrested the three hospital administrators—Salim Musabhai Barejia, Junaidbhai Zakaria Palla, and Suhail Habibbhai Sama. When produced in court on Tuesday, the court sent them to j...Read More

Junagadh: Gujarat experienced widespread rainfall on Wednesday, with Junagadh district witnessing the highest precipitation. Mendarda taluka recorded extremely heavy rainfall (greater than or equal to 204.5 mm as per IMD), reaching up to 319 mm (12.56 inches) between 6 am and 12 pm, causing disruptions on over 18 roads and affecting several bus routes. The district collector also stated that schools and institutions have been closed in the affected areas. Thirty-five villages in Manavdar and Va...Read More

Junagadh: With cases of stray dog menace rising across cities in Gujarat, the Junagadh Municipal Corporation has issued an online tender inviting bids from interested contractors and agencies to conduct a survey of stray dogs within the municipal limits of Junagadh city. The estimated annual cost of the work is ₹5 lakh, with a tender fee of ₹1,500 and an earnest money deposit of ₹15,000. Interested agencies can submit item rate bids online by August 1, 2025, and the tenders will be opened ...Read More

Junagadh - In a moment that brought unexpected levity to an otherwise official visit, Union Agriculture Minister and former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan briefly forgot his wife, Sadhana Singh, during a hectic tour of Gujarat. The minister was wrapping up a day of religious and official engagements when the incident occurred. After addressing a program at the Peanut Research Center in Junagadh — which included interactions with farmers and women under the ‘Lakhpati D...Read More

Jamnagar: The Railway Board has given the green light for the final location survey for a proposed 45-kilometre railway line linking Saradiya and Wansjaliya, aimed at connecting remote areas in Junagadh and Jamnagar districts. According to Atul Kumar Tripathi, Senior Divisional Commercial Manager of the Bhavnagar Division, the new line is set to boost industrial growth, social development, and economic activity across the Saurashtra region. It will also strengthen the region’s integration wit...Read More