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Special Rakhi Covers on Raksha Bandhan in Ahmedabad by PMG North Gujarat Region
Postmaster General of North Gujarat Region inaugurated a special Rakhi counter at Ahmedabad GPO and Navrangpura Head Post Office. Colorful designer Rakhi covers specially designed by post offices are being made available for sending on Rakhi on Raksha Bandhan festival. These special Rakhi covers will be available for sale at Ahmedabad GPO, Navrangpura and Revdi […]
Brad Pitt brings proud to Gujarat by wearing Shirt woven in Gujarat
Hollywood star Brad Pitt was spotted wearing a stunning Tangaliya shirt—handwoven in Gujarat’s Surendranagar and Kachchh regions—while filming his upcoming movie F1, as part of promotional shoots and premiere events. It’s made using the Tangaliya technique, a 700‑year‑old craft native to Gujarat, known for its embossed bead-like patterns called daana. The fabric is hand‑spun organic […]
Hot and Humid conditions prevail due to delayed monsoon in Gujarat
Ahmedabad and other regions of Gujarat are experiencing constant high temperatures due to a delay in start of monsoon season. Ahmedabad measured a maximum temperature of 39.4°C and a minimum of 28°C. Weather agency India Meteorological Department (IMD) noted that the monsoon’s progress is halted, making heavy rainfall in Gujarat unlikely in the coming days. […]
Rain lashed in parts of Gujarat last night
Gujarat state has received 50.6 mm of rainfall this month, which is 20 times the usual average of 2.5 mm, marking a 1925 % increase. This makes Gujarat the state with the highest relative rainfall increase in India for May. Last night it rained in parts of Gujarat including Ahmedabad city. several regions across Gujarat […]
Indian Armed Forces effectively intercept Pakistan attacks in several border regions
India-Pakistan Tensions have gone up: Indian Army successfully intercepted a barrage of missile and drone attacks in several parts of Jammu & Kashmir, Punjab and Rajasthan on Thursday evening, with the Armed Forces also destoying a Pakistani F-16 aircraft. The Indian Army intercepted many attacks across western border after several serious ceasefire violations by Pakistan. Total blackouts were enforced in several […]
IMD made weather forecast for next week in Gujarat
Weather Agency IMD India Meteorological Department has made weather forecast for next week in Gujarat. Rain with hailstorm likely in North Gujarat till May 9. On May 4, there is a chance of strong winds of 40 to 50 kmph and thundershowers in 26 to 50% of the areas.On May 5, there is a chance […]
Saudi Arabian Desert getting Snowfall For The First Time In History
In a big weather related news, Al-Jawf region of Saudi Arabia has experienced its first-ever in history recorded snowfall, surprisingly changing the arid desert landscape into a breathtaking winter wonderland. This unprecedented phenomenon follows torrential rain and hail storms that swept across the Kingdom. Heavy rains and significant hailstorms felt across parts of the region, […]
Indian PM Narendra Modi participated in the Quad Leaders’ Summit
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in the Quad Leaders’ Summit alongside President of the United States Joe Biden of the USA, PM of Japan Fumio Kishida and PM of Australia Anthony Albanese. During the Summit, the Prime Minister reaffirmed India’s strong commitment to Quad in ensuring a free, open and inclusive Indo-Pacific region.
Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel held meeting at Jamnagar airport after heavy rain
Today Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel held a review meeting at Jamnagar airport with concerned district officials, in presence of state ministers Raghavji Patel and Mulu Bera, Jamnagar MP Poonamben Madam, MLAs and other dignitaries regarding the situation created due to heavy rain in state for last few days. CM made aerial survey of affected […]