Articles by Maulik Pathak
3 crew members killed in coast guard ALH crash in Porbandar
Two Indian Coast Guard pilots and an aircrew diver were killed on Sunday in a Dhruv advanced light helicopter (ALH) crash at Porbandar in Gujarat
Updated on Jan 06, 2025 04:00 AM IST
Maulik Pathak, Ahmedabad/new Delhi
Cheetah project in Gujarat faces setback due to incessant rainfall
Gujarat government had aimed to complete the project by December. However, due to the delays caused by the heavy rains, the project is now expected to be finished by March or April next year
Updated on Dec 21, 2024 04:27 PM IST
As India eyes hosting rights for 2036 Olympics, Gujarat plans mega sports infra
The Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Sports Enclave, currently under development in Motera, Ahmedabad, at a projected cost of ₹6,000 crore, is set to be a cornerstone of Gujarat’s bid to host major international events
Updated on Dec 16, 2024 01:43 PM IST
As crisis in Surat diamond industry deepens, 20-25% units stay shut after Diwali
Lalji Patel said Surat’s diamond polishing industry has been struggling for the past two and a half years, with diamond prices falling by at least 35%
Updated on Dec 11, 2024 07:11 PM IST
Gujarat lions tamed for tourism, drives conflict in Saurashtra, finds new study
The lion population has grown significantly since the study period. The last census carried out in 2020 recorded 674 lions, up from 523 in 2015.
Updated on Dec 04, 2024 01:41 PM IST
Sabarmati riverfront kicks off ₹4,000 cr land monetisation plan with first auction
The Sabarmati Riverfront Development Corporation Ltd (SRFDCL) has auctioned off its first prime land parcel for ₹156.13 crore to Mumbai-based E City Ltd
Published on Nov 19, 2024 01:37 PM IST
How Gujarat villages take the dangerous flight of illegal migration
Some villagers HT spoke to shared that those taking the illegal route are often unskilled, with limited education and financial resources.
Published on Nov 05, 2024 08:00 AM IST
Modi, Sanchez launch military aircraft unit
PM Modi and Spain's Sanchez inaugurated a plant in Vadodara to produce Airbus C295 military aircraft, boosting India's defense capabilities and jobs.
Updated on Oct 29, 2024 06:14 AM IST
Digital arrest of Ahmedabad man uncovers Taiwan-linked racket: Police
An investigation by Ahmedabad Cyber Crime Branch led to the arrest of 17 individuals, including 4 Taiwanese nationals, who orchestrated the scam across India.
Updated on Oct 21, 2024 06:50 PM IST
Protests continue at NID Ahmedabad over reshuffle of dept heads, gender bias
The National Institute of Design assigned new responsibilities for department heads via email two days after Ashok Mondal assumed office as the director last week
Published on Oct 16, 2024 10:06 AM IST
4 Taiwanese among 17 arrested for running digital arrest racket: Gujarat Police
Crime Branch (Ahmedabad) joint commissioner Sharad Singhal called this one of the largest scams in recent times involving duping of the elderly into believing they were under probe
Published on Oct 15, 2024 10:24 AM IST
Data flags higher Covid-19 toll in Gujarat than official count
If all extra deaths are attributed to Covid-19, it would mean 201,645 people died in 2021, compared to the official death toll of 11,101 that year in Gujarat.
Updated on Sep 24, 2024 09:09 AM IST
Originated over land, cyclone over sea: A rare storm gains strength off Gujarat
Unlike typical cyclones that form over warm ocean waters, Asna developed over land in Rajasthan, moved through North Gujarat, and then intensified.
Updated on Aug 31, 2024 04:59 AM IST
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Proposed solar power plants in Gir eco-sensitive zone put on hold amid concerns
NBWL member H S Singh, an expert on lions, said such large-scale solar projects involve human activity, the laying of transmission lines, and their management
Updated on Aug 29, 2024 05:43 PM IST
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Beneath the surface, death and despair in illegal Saurashtra mines
Villagers said that while there has been a reduction in the operation of these illegal mines over the past two months, this was more a function of the monsoon.
Published on Aug 21, 2024 08:23 AM IST
Maulik Pathak, Surendranagar
Gujarat HC calls for speed reduction on trains to prevent lion deaths on tracks
There were 674 lions in Gujarat in a census carried out in 2020. At least seven lions have been killed by running trains in the last one year
Published on Jul 27, 2024 08:56 PM IST
Guj to seek larger share of Narmada waters as 45-yr allocation period ends in Dec
Gujarat is expected to cite surging demands for agriculture and industry to request the larger share of the Narmada River waters from Madhya Pradesh
Updated on Jul 23, 2024 11:01 AM IST
HC cites irregularities in Vadodara Lake development months after boat capsize
Twelve schoolchildren and two teachers drowned in Vadodara’s Harni Lake after an overcrowded boat with insufficient life jackets capsized on January 18
Published on Jul 11, 2024 10:12 AM IST
Dixit Patel and the curious case of NEET-UG exam cheating case in Godhra
The accused, who were paid between ₹5 lakh to ₹10 lakh per candidate, would later fill in the answers in the blank spaces after the exams
Published on Jul 05, 2024 09:05 PM IST
Gujarat HC allows Netflix to release ‘Maharaj’, says it doesn't hurt sentiments
Justice Sangeeta K Vishen said the primary grievance by the petitioners was that the film runs down, defames, and insults a community has no force
Updated on Jun 21, 2024 06:12 PM IST
Surat Diamond Bourse sets a new Diwali target after missed deadlines
SDB has only 5-10 functional offices where the occupants moved in around Diwali last year but this is set to change, said spokesperson Laljibhai Patel
Updated on Jun 17, 2024 08:15 PM IST
NEET controversy exposes cracks in India’s testing system, say experts
Several petitions were filed in the Supreme Court and high courts by students seeking a re-test alleging irregularities and discrepancies
Published on Jun 15, 2024 02:49 PM IST
Karsandas Mulji's battle against religious orthodoxy echoes through time
Karsandas Mulji founded 'The Satya Prakash', a Gujarati newspaper to spread his message of social reform in 1855
Updated on Jun 15, 2024 02:30 PM IST
Congress opens Lok Sabha account in Gujarat after 10 years with Thakor’s win
Thakor, who holds a BA degree, made her electoral debut in 2012 when she unsuccessfully contested assembly elections from Vav constituency.
Updated on Jun 06, 2024 04:45 AM IST
Maulik Pathak, Ahmedabad
Rajkot gaming zone lacked fire safety clearance, owner and manager held: Police
At least 27 people, including four children, were killed after a massive fire broke out at TRP Gaming Zone in Gujarat’s Rajkot on Saturday.
Updated on May 27, 2024 04:57 AM IST
BJP banks on Modi’s popularity to fight Rajput anger in Saurashtra
A day before PM Modi’s visit to Jamnagar, the Kshatriya leaders pledged that they will not stage any public protests or try to create any hindrance as a mark of respect for Modi
Published on May 05, 2024 08:15 PM IST
Congress vs BJP: Lok Sabha debutants fight it out for key seat in Gujarat
The 48-year-old rose to prominence during the 2017 assembly elections, when she clinched victory over BJP stalwart Shankar Chaudhary in Vav constituency.
Updated on May 01, 2024 04:40 AM IST
Maulik Pathak, Ahmedabad
Who is Mukesh Dalal, the first candidate to be declared winner in LS polls 2024?
Mukesh Dalal was declared elected unopposed after nominations of two candidates from the Congress were cancelled and others withdrew their nominations
Updated on Apr 23, 2024 08:38 PM IST
BJP candidate wins Surat LS constituency unopposed after 8 contenders withdraw
The nomination of Congress candidate was rejected after the district returning officer prima facie found discrepancies in the signature of the proposers.
Updated on Apr 23, 2024 02:08 AM IST
Maulik Pathak, Ahmedabad
BJP candidate Mukesh Dalal wins Surat Lok Sabha seat unopposed
The development comes after nominations of two Congress candidates were cancelled on Sunday, and eight other candidates withdrew their candidature on Monday.
Updated on Apr 22, 2024 06:30 PM IST