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Rijit Banerjee
Rijit Banerjee is a Trainee Journalist with The Indian Express, Gujarat. His interests lie in gaming, technology, cinema, and everything that affects people. He tweets @RijitWrites
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Gujarat Hardlook | Ahmedabad’s traffic woes: A look at the challenges that choke the citySubscriber Only
March 04, 2024 07:00 IST
The year-on-year increase in the sales of two-wheelers in Gujarat was almost double the national average, with the state's share in that segment at over six per cent, as per the data released by the Federation of the Automobile Dealers Association (FADA) for January.
Mon, Mar 04, 2024
NIA nabs key conspirator in Bengaluru RSS worker’s murderSubscriber Only
March 02, 2024 21:53 IST
Mohammed Ghouse Nayazi was arrested at the Mumbai airport on his arrival from Tanzania.
Sun, Mar 03, 2024
2,17,489 offences lodged for not wearing helmetSubscriber Only
February 02, 2024 05:09 IST
While 1,95,620 offences were registered against drivers for not using a seat belt while driving, 1,04,749 offences were lodged for using cellphones while driving.
Fri, Feb 02, 2024
India’s first bullet train expected to roll out in Aug 2026: VaishnawSubscriber Only
February 01, 2024 05:18 IST
The Union Minister also stated that the complex machines used for the construction during the project were initially brought from foreign countries, but now they’re being made in India.
Fri, Feb 02, 2024
2036 Olympics boost for sports, country: SorlingSubscriber Only
January 30, 2024 06:20 IST
“It is in a very early stage. At the end of the day, it is a boost for sports, country, and society,” Sörling told The Indian Express.
Tue, Jan 30, 2024
Gandhinagar: Man arrested for ‘extorting schools’ for 12 yrs after obtaining info under RTISubscriber Only
January 29, 2024 00:38 IST
Police also recovered Rs 1.47 crore in cash and around 200-300 files of various schools after raids at Mahendra's residence Saturday following Gajera’s complaint.
Mon, Jan 29, 2024
Surat-based diamond firm donates 6 kg mukut for Ram Lalla idol; crown has 3 kg gold, 300 precious stonesSubscriber Only
January 23, 2024 17:08 IST
The crown, made by Greenlab Diamonds of Surat, could not be a part of the Ram Lalla idol during the installation ceremony, but the makers are sure that it will surely be used by the Ayodhya Temple trust later.
Tue, Jan 23, 2024
Gujarat Hardlook: Firefighting The HazardsSubscriber Only
January 22, 2024 07:00 IST
On January 16, a 45-year old fireman in Ahmedabad was electrocuted to death while trying to save a bat entangled in a kite string on a high-tension cable. Even as an investigation into the death is on, the fire brigade seems to be battling a staff crunch during the rescue rush while also lacking proper gear and training. RIJIT BANERJEE reports
Wed, Jan 24, 2024
Dandi Kutir: A museum giving digitised experience of Mahatma Gandhi’s life and teachingsSubscriber Only
January 21, 2024 10:52 IST
Dandi Kutir was built by the Gujarat government in 2015 in memory of Mahatma Gandhi.
Mon, Jan 22, 2024
Fireman eletrocuted while rescuing bat caught in wires; family doesn’t accept body, seeks compensationSubscriber Only
January 17, 2024 06:00 IST
A 45-year-old fireman died on duty on Tuesday after he was electrocuted in Bopal while attempting to rescue a bat caught in a high-tension power cables, said officials. The deceased has been identified as Anil Parmar. He had been serving at the Bopal Fire Station since its inception about two years ago. Parmar’s family refused […]
Wed, Jan 17, 2024
‘Trafficking case’ | Flight probe: 14 agents booked for trafficking, destroying evidenceSubscriber Only
January 13, 2024 03:17 IST
Passengers ‘tutored’ to seek asylum if caught, Gujarat CID probe reveals
Sat, Jan 13, 2024
Hardlook | Christmas cheer for homeless in Ahmedabad: A new night shelter, the city’s biggestSubscriber Only
December 25, 2023 04:00 IST
With the number of homeless people growing in Ahmedabad, the municipal corporation will inaugurate the city’s biggest night shelter on Christmas with 700 more beds to tuck in migrants.... away from the cold streets.
Mon, Dec 25, 2023
In Aravalli, police launch drive to spread awareness about POCSO ActSubscriber Only
December 19, 2023 14:59 IST
The Aravalli Police launched the initiative on Monday by delivering a presentation on this to 400-500 teens in schools of Modasa.
Tue, Dec 19, 2023
‘Kho Kho has affection of masses, needs no promotion’Subscriber Only
December 17, 2023 23:41 IST
Ultimate Kho Kho boasts to be India's first-ever professional Kho Kho League and Niyogi says Kho Kho Women's League is also in the works
Mon, Dec 18, 2023
Longevity, better at tackling waterlogging: Over 40 white-topped roads set to soon come up in AhmedabadSubscriber Only
December 12, 2023 02:01 IST
A team of engineers from the AMC went to Bangalore in 2022 to study and evaluate the white-topped roads in the city. After coming back, the civic body got down to the pursuit of developing such roads in Ahmedabad.
Tue, Dec 12, 2023
Sanghavi hardsells Gujarat to startups, invites them to set up sports goods manufacturing unitsSubscriber Only
December 12, 2023 00:03 IST
The minister was speaking at the Sports Startup Conclave at the Transstadia University in Ahmedabad. At the event, the state government's Principal Secretary for Sports, Youth and Cultural Activities, Ashwini Kumar raised concerns about the lack of focussed efforts to promote sports.
Tue, Dec 12, 2023
Sculptors at Ahmedabad workshop race to meet deadline ahead of Ayodhya Ram temple openingSubscriber Only
December 07, 2023 01:27 IST
“The contract was given to us by L&T (The Larsen & Toubro group). We created the flag poles in the last six months using 35-45 sculptors who have worked day and night tirelessly,“ said Bharat Mewada, who is the owner of the unit.
Thu, Dec 07, 2023
In a first, Gujarat police deploy paramotoring for aerial surveillance during ParikramaSubscriber Only
November 27, 2023 20:33 IST
On Monday, a video of the paramotoring surveillance by the police went viral on social media.
Tue, Nov 28, 2023
Gujarat Hardlook: Drug abuse on the rise in the youngSubscriber Only
November 27, 2023 08:00 IST
Gujarat has a strict anti-drinking law, but of late, it has seen a rise in drug seizures and its abuse especially among the young.
Tue, Nov 28, 2023
Minarets, mosque & Kalupur station’s road to redevelopmentSubscriber Only
November 26, 2023 17:12 IST
An executed nobleman from the 15th century, from whom the Ahmedabad railway station got its more popular name, tries to find his feet in court.
Mon, Nov 27, 2023
Man who entered field had Rs-3,500 ticket, wore ‘Free Palestine’ T-shirt under jerseySubscriber Only
November 21, 2023 03:37 IST
Declared a “public nuisance” by a US court, Johnson, who had earlier invaded football and other matches, was on Monday sent to police custody for a day by a Gandhinagar court.
Tue, Nov 21, 2023
FIR filed against man who ran to pitch in ‘Free Palestine’ T-shirt during World Cup finalSubscriber Only
November 19, 2023 20:40 IST
As per the FIR, "At around 3.30 pm a spectator seated in the gallery tried to jump the barricade and when I and my staff tried to stop him, he pushed us and jumped the barricade onto the ground when the Indian side was batting".
Tue, Nov 21, 2023
Spanish artist Salvador Dali’s famous horse sculpture installed in Ahmedabad mallSubscriber Only
November 10, 2023 13:22 IST
The 'Golden Deer' by Kashmiri artist Veer Munshi was also installed at Palladium Mall.
Fri, Nov 10, 2023
Man arrested 17 years after he killed beggar to fake his death, claim Rs 80-lakh insurance moneySubscriber Only
November 08, 2023 21:27 IST
As per the police, Anilsingh roped in a beggar, fed him and made him sit in the car on the day of the accident. He and his father then crashed the car along with the beggar, leading to his death.
Thu, Nov 09, 2023
Know Your City: How chabutros became part of Ahmedabad’s pol cultureSubscriber Only
November 05, 2023 11:57 IST
The chabutra, the bird feeder, acts as a shelter for birds during the rainy season and gives them a steady source of food and water. Moreover, it also helps in the breeding of the birds.
Tue, Nov 07, 2023
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