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Ten dead after consuming spurious liquor in Madhya Pradesh's Sagar district

Nine individuals died and others fell ill after consuming spurious liquor in Sagar district. Two additional deaths occurred around the same time but remain unlinked. Local officials confirmed nine deaths from the illegal alcohol consumption in two villages. The incident follows a similar tragedy in Gujarat's Bhavnagar district last month.…

The Economic Times

Gujarat hooch tragedy: Two more die, toll rises to 13

Thirteen people have died from consuming spurious liquor in Gujarat's Bhavnagar district. Two more victims succumbed to their injuries while receiving medical treatment on Sunday. Officials confirmed sixty-seven individuals consumed the toxic methanol-laced liquor. Police have arrested thirteen of the twenty-one accused individuals in connection with the tragedy.

The Economic Times

Gujarat spurious liquor tragedy: 7 dead, 30 hospitalised in Bhavnagar

Seven individuals have died after consuming spurious liquor in Gujarat's Bhavnagar district. Thirty other persons are currently hospitalised and receiving medical treatment for their condition. Police have detained twelve bootleggers and registered cases against twenty-one accused individuals. Investigations suggest the toxic liquor was packed in duplicate bottles of a popular…

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Gujarat: 6 drown in Bortalav lake; 5 rescued, 1 still missing

Five girls were rescued from Bortalav Lake in Bhavnagar, Gujarat and one boy was still missing after they drowned on Tuesday, officials said. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Dalit woman killed in Gujarat

A 45-year-old Dalit woman, who was reportedly thrashed by two persons, died in Gujarat’s Bhavnagar district

The Hindu

Sanitation worker dies of asphyxiation in Bhavnagar

Sanitation worker dies, another falls ill in Bhavnagar while cleaning septic tank without safety gear. Rajesh Vegad (45) died of asphyxiation while saving another worker. Gujarat has seen similar deaths in past. Civic body must provide financial compensation to family, job for son.

The Hindu

New mayors announced for Surat, Rajkot and other Gujarat cities

The BJP in Gujarat on Tuesday announced the names of new mayors and officers-bearers of civic bodies for other cities, including Surat, Rajkot, Jamnagar, and Bhavnagar.

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Mastermind in Rs 1,500 cr fake billing scam arrested by Ahmedabad Crime Branch

AHMEDABAD: In the Rs 1,500 crore bogus billing scam, the Ahmedabad Crime Branch on Friday arrested the mastermind, Altaf Sakarwala (32), from Bhavnagar.

The Times of India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi kicks off two-day State visit to Gujarat in pre-poll outreach

Modi holds roadshows and rallies in Surat and Bhavnagar, slams neglect by past governments, launches new projects and development works

The Hindu

Gujarat all set to host the National Games; PM to inaugurate it today

The Gujarat Government has relied on its existing infrastructure in six cities — Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, Vadodara, Surat, Bhavnagar and Rajkot — to make the mega event possible in 90 days

The Hindu

Arvind Kejriwal promises ten lakh jobs to youths in Gujarat, compares paper leak with Vyapam scam

RAJKOT: Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal while addressing the youths in a townhall meeting in Bhavnagar on Tuesday declared the calendar of government recruitment if Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) comes to power in the upcoming assembly election in Gujarat.

The Times of India

Manish Sisodia might be arrested in 2-3 days, claims Arvind Kejriwal; says BJP terrified of AAP's presence in Gujarat

AHMEDABAD: Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday said that he feels that Manish Sisodia will be arrested in next two-three days. He was addressing a public meeting in Gujarat's Bhavnagar.

The Times of India

Rahul Gandhi on illicit liquor, drugs: Who is protecting mafias in Gujarat?

The death toll due to the consumption of spurious liquor in Gujarat has reached 42, and nearly 95 people are still battling for life in hospitals in Bhavnagar, Botad and Ahmedabad, police said. Read more on Dynamite News:

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Gujarat Hooch Tragedy: Death toll rises to 21

Around 30 people are still undergoing treatment at various government hospitals in Bhavnagar, Botad, Barvala and Dhandhuka. Read more on Dynamite News:

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The Hindu

Gujarat to host National Games from September 27: CM Patel

Various sporting events will be held across six cities - Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, Surat, Vadodara, Rajkot and Bhavnagar

The Times of India

Gujarat: Principal who asked pupils to join BJP quits

RAJKOT: The acting principal of a Bhavnagar college who had asked the students to become BJP members resigned from her post on Monday, following protests by Congress workers and NSUI members. She was subsequently sent on leave by Bhavnagar University until an inquiry in the matter was completed.

The Times of India

Gujarat college principal asks students to become BJP 'page pramukhs'; angry Congress lashes out

BHAVNAGAR: The principal of a women's college in Gujarat's Bhavnagar city issued an order asking her students to become 'page pramukhs' (electoral roll page in charge at booth level) of the ruling BJP.

The Times of India

Doc-in-DDO takes charge of rescue operation

RAJKOT: Being as qualified medical professional, Bhavnagar district development officer (DDO) Prashant Jilova’s instinct took over when he witnessed an accident on Ghogha road on Saturday.

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Gujarat: Ship-breakers in Bhavnagar protest FIR in death case

RAJKOT: There seems to be a huge resentment among ship-breakers at Alang in Bhavnagar district after a factory owner and a safety manager were booked under IPC section 304 (culpable homicide not amounting to murder) by Alang marine police station following the death of labourer in an accident last week.…

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Bhavnagar-Mumbai Ro-Ro to be launched soon: Minister Mansukh Mandaviya

RAJKOT: Union health minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Tuesday said sophisticated Ro-Ro ferry services will start on Bhavnagar-Hazira and Bhavangar-Mumbai routes.

The Times of India

SpiceJet announces 8 new flights including 2 under UDAN

PUNE: SpiceJet on Tuesday announced the launch of new and additional flights including industry-first UDAN (regional connectivity scheme) flights connecting Pune with Bhavnagar.

The Times of India

No Covid deaths in Ahmedabad on Sunday

AHMEDABAD: After 36 days, Ahmedabad city on Sunday recorded zero deaths of active Covid patients. For the state, it was the lowest daily mortality in 34 days at 9. Out of total, Vadodara (4), Jamnagar (2) and Bhavnagar (1), recorded 78% of the deaths.

The Times of India

Covid-19: 5 die in Bhavnagar, 3 in Rajkot

RAJKOT: Three more deaths due to Covid-19 were reported in Rajkot city on Saturday even as the number of fresh infections continued to witness a downward trend.

The Times of India

Gujarat: 77% Covid cases in cities but over 40% deaths in villages

AHMEDABAD: From January 1 to 28, Gujarat recorded three lakh Covid cases at a daily average of 10,752. Eight major cities accounted for 2.26 lakh or 77% of the cases. The cities included Ahmedabad, Surat, Vadodara, Rajkot, Bhavnagar, Jamnagar, Junagadh and Gandhinagar. Ironically, villages accounted for 42% of the deaths…

The Times of India

Gujarat: Bride’s brother killed on wedding day over petty fight in Bhavnagar

RAJKOT: A marriage function in Bhavnagar turned into a battlefield between two families with one person being murdered and two others critically injured.

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