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Multi layer security at stadium, 3,500 cops on duty for World Cup opening

Given a threat issued by Khalistani separatists, about 3,500 police personnel will be deployed at Narendra Modi stadium in Motera area and other parts of Ahmedabad during the opening match of the ICC Cricket World Cup on October 5. Joint Commissioner of Police, sector 1, Chirag Koradia on Wednesday said a multi-layered security is being put in place to thwart any attack. The first match will be played between England and New Zealand. "As many as 16 IPS officers will be on the field to supervise our security set-up on Thursday during the cricket match. The same security arrangement, consisting of different layers, will be also implemented in subsequent matches to be played at the Narendra Modi stadium as part of the World Cup," Koradia told reporters. He said about 3,500 police personnel, including traffic personnel, will be on duty inside and outside the stadium, at other locations, and on the roads to be taken by the players to reach the stadium from their hotel. "There will be a

Sobha Group founder pledges Rs 1,000 cr for Sabarmati development in Guj

Realty firm Sobha Group on Tuesday said its founder PNC Menon has pledged Rs 1,000 crore as philanthropic contribution towards development of Sabarmati Riverfront in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in this regard was signed in the presence of Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, according to a statement on Tuesday. "Menon's philanthropic commitment of Rs 1,000 crore over the next five years towards Sabarmati Riverfront development, is in line with his earlier commitment to donate 50 per cent of his personal wealth to causes that help communities and foster all round development and progress in the country, reflecting his continued and unwavering dedication to giving back to the community," the statement said. In May 1997, the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) formed a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV)- Sabarmati Riverfront Development Corporation Ltd (SRFDCL). SRFDCL was entrusted with the responsibility of turning the riverfront into a major urban asset f

RBI imposes restrictions on Ahmedabad-based Colour Merchants Co-op Bank

The Reserve Bank has imposed several restrictions on Ahmedabad-based Colour Merchants Co-operative Bank, including capping withdrawal at Rs 50,000 per customer, in the wake of the deteriorating financial condition of the lender. The restrictions, imposed in the form of 'directions', have come into effect with the close of business on September 25, 2023, the central bank said in a statement. The restrictions will remain in force for six months. According to the directions, the bank without prior approval of the RBI cannot make any grant or renew loans, make any investment, incur any liability, and accept fresh deposits, among others. "In particular, a sum not exceeding Rs 50,000 of the total balance across all savings bank or current accounts or any other account of a depositor, may be allowed to be withdrawn...," the RBI said. It also said the eligible depositors would be entitled to receive deposit insurance claim amounts of his/her deposits up to Rs 5 lakh from the Deposit Insura

High-speed train to connect Ahmedabad and Sanand in next 6 months: Vaishnaw

Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Saturday said a high-speed train will start plying between Ahmedabad and Sanand in the next six months. Speaking at the ground breaking ceremony of semiconductor company Micron's plant here, Vaishnaw said Vande Bharat Express trains will also halt at Sanand. "A world class train will start between Ahmedabad to Sanand. The high-speed train will start very soon, in the next six months," the Railway Minister said. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off Jamnagar-Ahmedabad Vande Bharat Express on September 24. Talking about the semiconductor ecosystem, Vaishnaw, who also holds the Communications and IT Minister portfolio, said, the demand for semiconductors is going to increase to Rs 5 lakh crore in next few years. Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision is to build the future of the country with designed and made in India semiconductors, he said. He said that Gujarat has taken the lead in the semiconductor space. Micron in June had announced sett

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Isro Ahmedabad to play leading role in first space mission 'Gaganyaan'

While the rocket itself will be constructed elsewhere, all internal systems for Gaganyaan will be developed in Ahmedabad

About 20 foreign brands likely to set up stores in India this year

The brands are looking to set up stores in Mumbai, Delhi-NCR, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad in the first phase of the launch and will later expand their presence in Pune, Ahmedabad, Chennai, and Kolkata

Ahmedabad most affordable city in India; Pune, Kolkata follow: Knight Frank

Mumbai is the least affordable city followed by Hyderabad and the National Capital Region

PM announces Rs 2 lakh ex-gratia to kin of deceased in Ahmedabad accident

"An ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh from PMNRF will be given to the next of kin of each deceased. The injured would be given Rs 50,000," he added in his tweet

Fire at hospital in Ahmedabad, 100 patients evacuated, say officials

A fire broke out in the basement of a multi-storey hospital in Gujarat's Ahmedabad city on Sunday, following which around 100 patients were evacuated from the facility as a precautionary measure, officials said. As per preliminary information, the fire broke out at around 4.30 am in the basement of Rajasthan Hospital, located in city's Sahibaug area, an official from Sahibaug police station said. "Fire fighting teams are working to control the blaze. Smoke continues to emerge from the basement of the hospital where the fire broke out," police inspector MD Champavat said. "Nearly 100 patients have been evacuated from the multi-storey building as a precautionary measure," he added. The cause of the fire was yet to be ascertained. The hospital is run by a charitable trust.

India vs Pakistan World Cup 2023 match likely to be rescheduled; here's why

The India vs Pakistan World Cup match date might be changed as security agencies have alerted BCCI to change the date

India vs Pak: Why are cricket fans booking hospital beds in Ahmedabad?

Fans are now making their way to hospital rooms in Ahmedabad to catch the India-Pakistan World Cup showdown on October 15

Court rejects bail plea of Teesta in 2002 riots evidence fabrication case

A sessions court here on Thursday rejected activist Teesta Setalvad's discharge plea in a case of alleged fabrication of evidence related to the 2002 Gujarat riots. Additional sessions judge A R Patel rejected Setalvad's plea. The Gujarat government had opposed her application saying that she abused the trust of the riots victims and implicated innocent persons. On Wednesday, the Supreme Court had granted bail to Setalvad in the same case after the Gujarat High Court denied her relief.

9 killed as speeding car ploughs into crowd at accident site in Ahmedabad

At least nine persons were killed and around 10 others injured when a speeding car ploughed into a crowd gathered at an accident site on a bridge in Gujarat's Ahmedabad city on Thursday, police said. A constable and a Home Guard jawan, who reached the spot after the first accident of a collision involving two vehicles, were among those killed in the incident, they said. The accident took place at around 1 am at ISKCON bridge on the Sarkhej-Gandhinagar highway in Satellite area of the city when the Jaguar car moving at a very high speed ploughed into a crowd gathered there, the police said. "At around 1 am, a Thar (SUV) collided with a truck at ISKCON Bridge on SG Highway. After receiving information about the accident, local traffic police and a Home Guard jawan reached the spot to manage the traffic and handle the situation. Out of curiosity, several bystanders also gathered at the spot to check what had happened," Satellite police station inspector K Y Vyas said. "When they were

CWG 2026: Ahmedabad likely to bid for Commonwealth Games - Report

Gujarat is looking to bid for Ahmedabad to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games given it has already started putting up infrastructure in order to bid for the 2036 Olympics

Efforts made by PM in 9 yrs to make India number 1 showing results: Shah

Amit Shah said that through this Akshar River Cruise, the Government of Gujarat and the Municipal Corporation have given a new gift to the citizens of Ahmedabad

Ahmedabad court to hear defamation case against Tejashwi Yadav on July 6

Yadav is accused of defaming the people of Gujarat and allegedly calling them 'fraud'. The petitioner has filed a complaint under Sections 499 and 500 of the Indian Penal Code

Oppn leaders question Ahmedabad getting 'prominence' in WC match scheduling

As the ICC announced the ODI World Cup fixtures, some Opposition leaders on Tuesday hinted at political interference in scheduling, raising questions over Ahmedabad getting big-ticket matches while their home states miss out. There will be a total of 10 venues for the marquee tournament -- Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Dharamsala, Delhi, Chennai, Lucknow, Pune, Bengaluru, Mumbai and Kolkata. Taking to Twitter, senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor said, "Disappointed to see that Thiruvananthapuram's #SportsHub, hailed by many as the best cricket stadium in India, is missing from the #WorldCup2023 fixture list." "Ahmedabad is becoming the new cricket capital of the country, but could a match or two not have been allotted to Kerala?" he said. Punjab Sports Minister Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer condemned the exclusion of Mohali from the list of host cities in the schedule released for the ODI Cricket World Cup 2023. He described the decision as being motivated by political reasons and said the

ICC ODI World Cup: Ahmedabad to host final, Mumbai and Kolkata get semis

The world's largest cricket stadium will play host to the big-ticket World Cup group match between India and Pakistan on October 15 and the gargantuan venue in Ahmedabad will also stage the grand finale on November 19, the ICC announced on Tuesday. The tournament will begin on October 5 with a clash between defending champions England and runners-up New Zealand at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, which is the largest in the world with a seating capacity of 1,32,000 spectators -- 32,000 more than the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). The two semifinals of the mega event will be played at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium and the Eden Gardens in Kolkata -- both iconic venues with a rich legacy -- on November 15 and 16 respectively, as per the schedule. Ringing in the 100-day countdown to the ODI showpiece, the ICC said hosts India will begin their campaign with a mouth-watering clash against Australia on October 8 in Chennai. With Guwahati among 12 venues picked to host the matc

1 dead, several injured as balcony collapses during Ahmedabad's Rath Yatra

The Rath Yatra in Ahmedabad took a tragic turn as an unfortunate incident occurred during the procession in the Dariyapur area, resulting in the loss of one life and leaving several injured