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The unit was closed for the festival on August 11 and the theft would have taken place between August 10 night and August 12 morning, according to police. (File)

Diamonds worth Rs 67 lakh stolen from polishing unit in Dediapada town

August 14, 2022 02:47 IST

As many as 4,483 pieces of polished diamonds and 11,666 partially polished diamond pieces worth Rs 66.99 lakh were missing along with Rs 1 lakh in cash, police said, adding that the incident came into light Friday afternoon, when one of the managers, Rahul Vasava, went to open the factory.

Two teams of fire department from Rander and Muglisara divisions carried out search operations but could not trace the body. (PTI/FIle)

One drowned, 2 ‘jumped to end life’: Three persons die in Tapi river in Surat

August 12, 2022 23:56 IST

According to fire officials, the water level in the Tapi river has risen due to the heavy discharge of water from Ukai dam to the river.

Parikshit Desai and Sandip Desai with CR Paatil . (Express)

Surat figures cross 1.03 lakh in BJP’s membership driveSubscriber Only

August 13, 2022 03:06 IST

State BJP president CR Paatil had announced that those leaders and workers who get 1,000 members enrolled will get a chance to have a cup of tea and a photo with him, following which eight BJP leaders got a chance to interact with him in Surat city.

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Lab-grown diamonds exhibition generates business of Rs 5,000 crSubscriber Only

August 12, 2022 00:52 IST

The event was organised by Lab-Grown Diamond and Jewellery Promotion Council (LGDJPC) in an area of 45,000 square meters, with over 100 exhibitors. A varied range of diamonds and jewellery were put on display.

The police lodged a complaint against the truck owner and started a probe. (Representational/File)

Surat: Man dies after bike hits parked truck from behind

August 11, 2022 15:16 IST

The Bardoli police said they have launched a hunt for the driver who parked the vehicle on the main road and not kept the signal light on.

The JNPA SEZ aims to generate additional economic activity, promotion of exports, promotion of investments, creation of employment and infrastructure development, according to the authorities. It also offers incentives to investors, including subsidised water and electricity supply.

Export-oriented industrialists from Surat invited to invest in JNPA SEZ

August 11, 2022 03:39 IST

Several leading industrialists dealing in textiles, diamonds, jewellery and other products took part in the conclave, held by the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) in association with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII).

PM Modi: Har Ghar Tiranga an identity of India’s duty-bound citizen

August 11, 2022 03:09 IST

In a video message to Surat textile traders who took out a five-kilometre Tiranga yatra Wednesday, Modi lauded them for laying the foundation of Surat’s progress and said that the attention of the whole country was on Surat, which was “in a way, a glimpse of mini India”.

RTI Activist Sadakat wadiwala. (Express/sourced)

Gujarat: Six days after he was shot in Ankleshwar, RTI activist dies

August 10, 2022 17:32 IST

After the attack on RTI activist Sadakat Wadiwala, an FIR was registered against three local builders. While one of the suspects was arrested on Wednesday, two others are still absconding

The forest officials in Dang with four poachers held for hunting a pregnant Chital deer. (Express Photo)

Four poachers in judicial custody for hunting pregnant deer in Dang

August 9, 2022 03:56 IST

According to forest officials, around 30 deer were brought to the new breeding centre in Kalibel forest range in Dang in 2019. The deer from the breeding centre are released into the forest once they turn adulthood, as prey for leopards.

Several police constables equipped with body cameras will be deployed to keep vigil. (Express file photo, representational)

Tazia procession today in Surat, traffic restrictions in place

August 9, 2022 04:01 IST

Strict arrangements have been laid out on the procession route to prevent any untoward incidents and ensure a peaceful atmosphere, police said.

Debt-ridden share trader ends life in Surat, suicide note requests minister to punish loan sharks

August 9, 2022 04:01 IST

The deceased was identified as Praveen Kumbhani, a resident of Kanteshwar Mahadev society.

Paresh Patel, trustee of Sansakarkunj Gyanpeeth, with students after distributing flags. (Express Photo)

Surat post office sells 20k national flags; officials say rise in demand

August 7, 2022 04:00 IST

The central government has launched Har Ghar Tiranga campaign to encourage people to hoist national flag at their homes to mark the 75th Independence Day.

Other dignitaries who remained present at the event were were President of Mumbai Diamond Merchants Association Bharat Shah, Chairman of Gems and Jewellery Council (GJC) Ashish Pethe and vice-president of Bharat Diamond Bourse Mehul Shah.(File)

Lab grown diamond & jewellery exhibition begins

August 6, 2022 23:56 IST

The organizers said that over nine countries are taking part in the event with 12 interactive trade sessions and 12 fashion shows.

Two of the accused, including the injured robber, were arrested on Thursday, police said.

Bharuch bank robbery: 3 more accused held

August 6, 2022 00:00 IST

The arrested ones are identified as Rohitkumar Rajkumar Singh, Riteshkumar Naval Mandal, Mukesh Naval Mandal, Manishkumar Nareshbhai Mandal, Dipak Subodhkumar Singh, all residents of Ankleshwar and native of Bihar.

The Majura MLA was speaking at an event organised by the Surat police to create awareness on filing e-FIRs. (Photo: Facebook)

Won’t tolerate faking religion to profess love: Harsh Sanghavi

August 5, 2022 23:43 IST

Incidentally, the Gujarat Freedom of Religion law, amended last year to allow complaints objecting to interfaith marriages, is now before the Supreme Court where the state government has appealed against the High Court's stay on certain provisions.

Gujarat: RTI activist shot in head by unknown assailants in Ankleshwar, critical

August 5, 2022 21:15 IST

RTI activist and social worker Sadakat Wadiwala was returning home on his moped Wednesday night when some youths intercepted him near Al Noor complex and opened fire before fleeing.

The injured accused is brought to the SSG Hospital in Vadodara. (Express Photo)

Two held for ‘robbing bank at gunpoint, firing at cops’ in Bharuch

August 5, 2022 02:47 IST

According to police, four masked men entered the Union Bank of India branch at Piraman in Ankleshwar Thursday afternoon and shut the main gate before holding the customers and bank staff hostage at gunpoint.

Take precautionary dose of Covid vaccine, urges PM Modi

August 5, 2022 02:38 IST

PM urges everyone to take precautionary dose of Covid vaccine

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Valsad: PM to inaugurate multi-speciality hospital in tribal taluka today

August 4, 2022 00:51 IST

The ashram trustees decided to expand the facility, to cater to patients from interior villages. The groundbreaking ceremony for the multi-speciality hospital was held in November 2017 and the work was completed by 2022.

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Surat records first death due to swine flu of this year

August 4, 2022 00:44 IST

According to the Surat Municipal Corporation health department, a 49-year-old woman who had been admitted in a private hospital, died during treatment Wednesday.

Youth held with ball python in Surat

August 4, 2022 03:59 IST

Acting on a tip off, the police intercepted a youth traveling through the Chalthan area in Surat district and found an African Ball python in his bag

Gujarat: Surat reports first death from swine flu this year

August 3, 2022 21:13 IST

The deceased has been identified as a 49-year-old female resident of Nana Varachha area in Surat. She was admitted to a private hospital a few days ago.

On Tuesday, Navsari BJP MLA Piyush Desai reached the society and met agitating leaders, including Patel and Darshan Desai, to pacify them.

Demolition of ‘illegal’ temple: 1,100 BJP workers resign; Congress, AAP back protestersSubscriber Only

August 3, 2022 02:21 IST

Nearly 1,100 BJP members who reside at Sarvoday Society and its nearby areas Monday handed over their resignation letters to Navsari district BJP president Bhuralal Shah in protest against the party's indifference towards the issue.

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Valsad: 2 minor siblings die after eating stale food

August 2, 2022 23:57 IST

Police said that all the four children consumed stale food for dinner Sunday and later developed stomach ache. Following this, Chandni and Asvanti fell unconscious and their father Devraj Mura informed the village sarpanch about the incident.

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Har Ghar Tiranga; CM to start campaign in Surat with foot march tomorrow

August 3, 2022 02:21 IST

The district administration has invited the students of different schools, colleges, and university to take part in the foot march holding flag in their hands.