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Time of India
3 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
CM to launch projects worth 558cr
Rajkot: Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel will visit Rajkot on Friday and inaugurate and lay foundation stones for projects worth Rs 557 crore. These projects encompass multiple departments including energy and petrochemicals, water resources, water supply and Kalpasar, sports, youth and cultural activities, the Rajkot Municipal Corporation, roads and buildings, health and family welfare and the forest department. The event will take place at Pramukh Swami Auditorium.
Time of India
4 days ago
- General
- Time of India
61 Covid cases reported in Rajkot since May 19
Rajkot: Rajkot has recorded 61 Covid-19 cases since May 19, including nine fresh cases reported on June 3, according to the Rajkot Municipal Corporation (RMC). Of these, 18 patients have recovered while 43 remain under treatment — all in home isolation with stable health conditions. Most of the infected people — aged between 26 and 57 years — had received at least two doses of the vaccine and had no recent travel history, RMC officials said. The civic body stated that the current cases in Gujarat are primarily Omicron subvariants and the XFG recombinant strain, which typically cause mild symptoms such as fever, sneezing, and cold. Patients have been advised to seek medical help if they develop breathing issues or chest pain. Those with comorbidities have been urged to wear masks and avoid crowded places. "The rise in Covid cases every six to eight months is a trend we are observing. There's no cause for panic — only precautions are necessary," a health officer said.
Time of India
20-05-2025
- Time of India
More than 60 illegal properties of habitual offenders demolished in Rajkot
In Rajkot, Gujarat, authorities demolished over 60 illegal constructions belonging to 38 habitual offenders involved in serious crimes. The joint operation by police, municipal corporation, and revenue officials targeted properties in Raiya Gam and Raiya Dhar areas. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads RAJKOT (GUJARAT): More than 60 illegal constructions belonging to habitual offenders booked for serious crimes were demolished in Gujarat's Rajkot city, officials said on Tuesday. Joint teams of the city police, Rajkot Municipal Corporation and office of mamlatdar (revenue officer) carried out the demolition drive in the Raiya Gam and Raiya Dhar areas on Monday, police said in a areas fall within the limits of Gandhigram-2 police General of Police Vikas Sahay had directed strict action against anti-social elements to ensure people's safety and maintain law and order, it to the release, police teams under Deputy Commissioner of Police of Zone 2, Jagdish Bangarva, prepared a list of history sheeters living in these areas, cases registered against them and properties owned by the help of the civic body and revenue officials, the police shortlisted more than 60 illegal properties, mostly houses, linked to 38 habitual offenders and razed them under the security cover of 120 police personnel deployed to maintain law and order during the drive, officials of Khushal Meria, Valji Sadamiya, Tofiq Khandu and Rajesh Bhoniya, who have four to 12 cases of bootlegging and other serious crimes such as murder, attempt to murder, assault and theft, have been demolished, they cleared illegal constructions spread across 2,610 sq metres and worth Rs 6.52 crore during the demolition drive, the release said.
Time of India
19-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Rajkot police demolish ‘illegal properties of criminals'
Rajkot: Police here carried out extensive demolitions of what they say are unlawful properties belonging to criminals involved in serious offences, in the University police station jurisdiction on Monday. Police officials said they took action against 60 properties, which included cutting off electricity supply and removing unauthorized structures. Zone 2 deputy commissioner of police Jagdish Bangarwa told mediapersons: "The actions were taken on the illegal structures of 38 accused persons. We vacated 2,610 square metres of govt land valued at Rs 6.52 crore." The operation was carried out jointly with the Rajkot Municipal Corporation, district administration and PGVCL. The operation targeted areas in and near Raiya village, focusing on properties of individuals allegedly involved in serious criminal activities including murder, attempted murder, robbery, theft, vehicle theft and prohibition violations . Officials investigated their criminal records and identified properties built on govt land using illicitly obtained funds. Heavy police deployment was made for this operation. Police records revealed multiple offences against several accused persons whose properties were razed. Khushal Meriya faced eight cases across various Rajkot police stations, primarily for prohibition violations and murder. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Glicemia alta? Pingue isso na água antes de dormir Saúde Melhor Idade Veja agora Undo Valji alias Patriyo Sadmiya had 18 registered offences including theft and assault, while Tofik Khan had 21 cases for offences such as murder, attempted murder and theft. Gujarat minister of state for home, Harsh Sanghavi, said that the state govt and police are committed to taking strict action against "those who occupy govt land and engage in criminal activities". "Under CM Bhupendra Patel's guidance, the state govt and police have a clear resolution that if anyone commits a crime and occupies state govt land, we will not let it happen... All the places in Rajkot that have been a hub for illegal activities will be demolished... Strictest action will be taken against all these people. The state govt stands with all the people who work peacefully and hard...," Sanghavi said.
