Yoga Day event in Surat has set new Guinness World Record: Gujarat minister Harsh Sanghavi A total of 1.25 crore people took part in the Yoga Day celebration at 72,000 venues across Gujarat The Hindu · Jun 21, 2023
Biparjoy: How PM Modi emerged as Dhirodatta, says MP CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan NEW DELHI: Madhya Pradesh chief minister has applauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s efforts for dealing with Cyclone Biparjoy which recently hit parts of Gujarat. Congratulating Modi on behalf of the citizens of his state, he said the PM’s farsightedness and effective strategy has given the countrymen a protective cover along… The Times of India · Jun 21, 2023
Premier Handball League: Maharashtra Ironmen and Telugu Talons play-out a thrilling draw JAIPUR: Telugu Talons held table-toppers Maharashtra Ironmen to a thrilling draw in the Premier Handball League at the Sawai Mansingh Indoor Stadium on Tuesday. The Times of India · Jun 20, 2023
Childline to be merged with Emergency Response Support System in nine States and Union Territories In the first phase, the Ministry plans to merge the Childline 1098 service with the Emergency Response Support System (ERSS) number 112 by the end of June in nine States and Union Territories — Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Bihar, Gujarat, Goa, Mizoram, Ladakh, Puducherry, and Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and… The Hindu · Jun 20, 2023
North Andhra will be developed on the lines of Saurashtra in Gujarat if BJP is voted to power, says BJP’s G.V.L. Narasimha Rao Both YSR Congress Party and Telugu Desam Party have ignored the development of the North Andhra region in spite of getting funds from the Union government, says G.V.L. Narasimha Rao The Hindu · Jun 20, 2023
Former Gujarat MLA Govabhai Rabari joins BJP Former Gujarat Congress legislator Govabhai Rabari joined the BJP on Monday, ending his three-decade-old affiliation with the Congress in the State. The Hindu · Jun 19, 2023
Former police official’s discharge plea in case linked to 2002 riots rejected In a setback to former IPS officer R. B. Srikumar, a local court in Ahmedabad on June 19 rejected his plea seeking discharge in a case registered against him for fabricating evidence linked to the 2002 Gujarat riots. The Hindu · Jun 19, 2023
Commentary: Why Biden should rethink aligning with India’s prime minister Twenty one years ago, massive anti-Muslim violence broke out in India’s Gujarat state. Tribune News Service · Jun 19, 2023
TTD to construct two new temples at Gujarat and Chattisgarh TIRUPATI: Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams - the world's richest Hindu temples trust is gearing up to construct two new replica temples of Lord Venkateswara in the states of Gujarat and Chattisgarh. The Times of India · Jun 19, 2023
Preparedness pays off: On Cyclone Biparjoy Frequent evacuation cannot be implemented as a permanent policy intervention and coastal-regulation-zone norms must be strictly implemented The Hindu · Jun 18, 2023
Cyclone Biparjoy | Coast Guard deploys ships, aircraft to assess damage along Gujarat shoreline The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has deployed its ships and aircraft for the assessment of damage caused to the Gujarat coast due to Cyclone Biparjoy, the maritime agency said on June 18. The Hindu · Jun 18, 2023
Remnants of cyclone Biparjoy bring very heavy rains in north Gujarat Parts of north Gujarat received extremely heavy rains in the last 24 hours as the intensity of cyclone Biparjoy gradually reduced from a very severe cyclonic storm to a “depression”. The Hindu · Jun 18, 2023
Cyclone Biparjoy weakens, thousands leave relief camps in India Officials said electricity had been restored in many villages but hundreds more were still without power. Al Jazeera · Jun 17, 2023
One person killed during clashes over proposed demolition of shrine in Gujarat A civilian was killed and some policemen injured during clashes over the proposed demolition of a shrine at Junagadh in Gujarat on June 16. The police said that the Junagadh Municipal Corporation (JMC) had given notice to Geban Shah Masjid near Majewadi gate on June 14 stating that it had… The Hindu · Jun 17, 2023
Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 17, 2023 India’s Modi is a right-wing despot — not a rock star like Springsteen Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be arriving in the United States for his first official state visit this week. While some Indian Americans will be cheering Modi on, others will be protesting the far-right leader’s appearance, hoping to draw attention to India’s dismal human rights track…
Dynamite News · Jun 17, 2023 Cyclone Biparjoy: Heavy rainfall likely at a few places over South Rajasthan, adjoining areas of North Gujarat; says IMD As cyclone Biparjoy has weakened into a deep depression and is moving in the East-North East direction, heavy rainfall is likely at one or two places over South Rajasthan and adjoining areas of North Gujarat. Read further on Dynamite News:
The Independent UK · Jun 17, 2023 Thousands in western India relief camps begin returning home as Cyclone Biparjoy recedes Over 100,000 people who sheltered from Cyclone Biparjoy in relief camps in western India have begun to return home after the storm weakened and headed toward Pakistan
Dynamite News · Jun 17, 2023 ED attaches Rs 3.40 Cr properties of Gujarat-based cricket bookie Anil Jaisinghani in PMLA case During the investigation, it was revealed that Jaisinghani was involved in cricket betting activities and had accumulated a significant amount of money through fraudulent means. Read further on Dynamite News:
The Hindu · Jun 17, 2023 Gujarat limping back to normalcy in cyclone Biparjoy aftermath; most roads cleared Shops and business establishments in Gujarat’s Kutch district opened shutters on June 17 in signs of return to normalcy as authorities stepped up efforts to restore electricity in several towns and hundreds of villages battered by cyclone Biparjoy.
The Hindu · Jun 17, 2023 Cyclone Biparjoy | Home Minister Amit Shah visits cyclone-affected areas of Gujarat Union Home Minister Amit Shah will visit Kutch and Jakhau port in Gujarat on June 17 to take stock of the situation in areas affected by cyclone Biparjoy, officials said.
The Hindu · Jun 17, 2023 Heavy rainfall in Rajasthan due to cyclone Biparjoy Several places in Rajasthan received heavy rainfall in the past 24 hours due to Cyclone Biparjoy, which moved further towards the desert State following its landfall in Gujarat.
The Hindu · Jun 17, 2023 One dead, cop injured as mob hurls stones during anti-encroachment drive in Junagadh One person died in clashes in Gujarat’s Junagadh district on June 16, 2023 following civic body’s notice to clear an illegal dargah
Dynamite News · Jun 17, 2023 Gujarat: 1 dead in stone pelting at police over anti-encroachment drive in Junagadh One person died allegedly in clashes that erupted in Gujarat's Junagadh district on Friday night with a large group of people pelting stones at police personnel after civic body officials served notice to a dargah to present documents or face removal of alleged encroachment. Read further on Dynamite News:
Newslaundry · Jun 17, 2023 TV Newsance 215: R Bharat’s Biparjoy joke and the truth about Uttarkashi As Cyclone Biparjoy hit Gujarat this week, we were hit by some crazy reporting from Republic Bharat’s anchor Sweta Tripathi. She stumbled around the studio with an umbrella, visuals of a cyclone in Florida playing behind her – all while reporting on Gujarat.
The Hindu · Jun 17, 2023 Morning Digest | Gujarat grapples with destruction caused by cyclone Biparjoy; 73 academics defend efforts to ‘update’ NCERT textbooks, and more The Hindu’s Morning Digest brings readers a select list of stories to start the day