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Time of India
20-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Gotri garba market faces civic action over land encroachment
Vadodara: The traditional garments market at Kunal Crossroads in Gotri — well-known among Barodians, especially Garba enthusiasts — has come under the scanner for allegedly encroaching on land owned by the Vadodara Municipal Corporation (VMC). Following the revelation, the civic body has initiated a survey to assess the extent of encroachment. The issue surfaced after local residents complained that a girl from a nearby housing society was harassed by someone associated with the market. The incident triggered a series of complaints, prompting BJP leader Rajesh Ayre to raise the matter with VMC last week. On Tuesday, his son and BJP corporator, Shrirang Ayre, brought up the issue during the VMC general board meeting. In response, VMC officials visited the site and, after assessing the situation, ordered a formal survey of the area. Vendors operating temporary stalls at the site have been advised to vacate voluntarily. Officials confirmed that the civic body will soon begin issuing notices to start the formal eviction process for unauthorized vendors operating on VMC land.
Time of India
29-04-2025
- Business
- Time of India
AAI proposes separate runway to boost Vadodara airport capacity
Vadodara: The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has proposed the construction of a separate runway at Vadodara airport to support its expansion and improve operational efficiency. The proposal was discussed during the airport advisory committee meeting held on Tuesday, chaired by Vadodara MP Hemang Joshi . It was resolved that a formal request for land acquisition to build a parallel taxi runway will be sent to the Gujarat govt. "The proposal to acquire land for a parallel taxi runway will be forwarded to the Gujarat govt," Joshi told TOI following the meeting. He also stated that Vadodara airport is fully equipped—both in terms of infrastructure and regulatory compliance—to handle up to 350 international passengers daily. Despite the airport's readiness, international flight operations are yet to begin, much to the disappointment of Barodians. The modern terminal building was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2016. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Free P2,000 GCash eGift UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo Although the airport received official clearance to begin international operations—along with a gazette notification enabling customs and immigration facilities in March 2023—airlines have cited a lack of available aircraft as the reason for the delay in launching international services. Domestically, the airport has seen growth. "Our domestic passenger handling capacity has risen from 750 to 1,000 passengers per day," Joshi said. He added that AAI will soon write to domestic airlines to request increased connectivity to and from Vadodara. Tuesday's meeting was attended by officials from the Vadodara collectorate, the Vadodara Municipal Corporation, the Indian Air Force, CISF, and representatives from airline operators including IndiGo and Air India.
Time of India
27-04-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Vadodara to host its first T20 League, BPL to kick off on June 15
Vadodara: Barodians are in for a T20 cricketing bonanza this year, as the city gears up to host its first domestic T20 league, modelled on the Indian Premier League (IPL), at the Kotambi International Cricket Stadium. The Baroda Cricket Association (BCA) has announced the launch of the Baroda Premier League (BPL) to provide a platform for talented young cricketers to showcase their skills. "The BPL will be an exciting tournament. We have investors for the teams, and the tournament schedule is ready," said Pranav Amin, BCA president. The BPL will kick off on June 15, shortly after the conclusion of the IPL in May, with the finals scheduled for June 29. Five teams will compete across 24 matches in this day-and-night tournament, which has received the necessary permissions from the BCCI. According to BCA officials, five franchises — Ami Life Science, Vishv Enterprise, Nirayu, Darshanam, and Awesome Four — have acquired the teams. However, unlike the IPL, the team owners will not be selecting players of their choice. Instead, the BCA will allocate players among the teams to maintain a balanced distribution of talent. Officials said that for the first two years, the BCA will monitor team performances and individual players' growth. Based on these observations, they will later assign valuations to teams and players, paving the way for an IPL-style auction model. "We don't want to undervalue the teams, so we have decided to wait for two years before adopting the IPL model," a BCA official explained. A private firm has been appointed to market and organize the 15-day tournament, which is expected to be live-streamed on OTT platforms and broadcast on television channels. All players registered with the BCA — from Under-19 to senior levels — will be eligible to participate, ensuring that each team fields a mix of seasoned and emerging players. "Those who perform well in the BPL could catch the eye of IPL franchises. Teams will be scouting the BPL for young and talented cricketers," BCA management said.
