Surat: For the first time in the ongoing monsoon season, the gates of Ukai Dam, the largest in South Gujarat and the second largest in the state, have been opened to release water into the downstream Tapi river towards Surat. This decision was taken as the water level in the reservoir neared the rule level of 102.11 metres, which must be maintained until September 1. At 12:00 noon on Tuesday, the dam was at 101.97 metres, just below its rule level. Inflow was recorded at 95,364 cusecs, while ou...Read More

Tapi: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has arrested Ravindra Ishwarbhai Patel, former Deputy Executive Engineer of the Ukai Mechanical Sub-Division in Tapi district, in connection with a bribery case dating back to 2021. According to officials, Patel had allegedly demanded a bribe of ₹57,500 — amounting to 10% of a contractor’s bill of ₹5,74,950 — for clearing the payment. The contractor initially paid ₹10,000 and assured another payment of ₹20,000. When Patel continued to demand...Read More

Surat: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) of Gujarat today nabbed Kailashchandra Baluram Meena, 42, posted as In-charge Station Superintendent (Class-3) at Ukai-Songadh Railway Station, in a bribe case involving ₹2,000. According to the ACB, the accused had been demanding monthly bribes of ₹2,000 from sub-contractors responsible for providing meals to pilot guards and railway staff. He allegedly threatened to report poor sanitation conditions and recommend the cancellation of their contracts ...Read More