Articles by Maulik Pathak
Data flags higher Covid-19 toll in Gujarat than official count
If all extra deaths are attributed to Covid-19, it would mean 201,645 people died in 2021, compared to the official death toll of 11,101 that year in Gujarat.
Updated on Sep 24, 2024 09:09 AM IST
Originated over land, cyclone over sea: A rare storm gains strength off Gujarat
Unlike typical cyclones that form over warm ocean waters, Asna developed over land in Rajasthan, moved through North Gujarat, and then intensified.
Updated on Aug 31, 2024 04:59 AM IST
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Proposed solar power plants in Gir eco-sensitive zone put on hold amid concerns
NBWL member H S Singh, an expert on lions, said such large-scale solar projects involve human activity, the laying of transmission lines, and their management
Updated on Aug 29, 2024 05:43 PM IST
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Beneath the surface, death and despair in illegal Saurashtra mines
Villagers said that while there has been a reduction in the operation of these illegal mines over the past two months, this was more a function of the monsoon.
Published on Aug 21, 2024 08:23 AM IST
Maulik Pathak, Surendranagar
Gujarat HC calls for speed reduction on trains to prevent lion deaths on tracks
There were 674 lions in Gujarat in a census carried out in 2020. At least seven lions have been killed by running trains in the last one year
Published on Jul 27, 2024 08:56 PM IST
Guj to seek larger share of Narmada waters as 45-yr allocation period ends in Dec
Gujarat is expected to cite surging demands for agriculture and industry to request the larger share of the Narmada River waters from Madhya Pradesh
Updated on Jul 23, 2024 11:01 AM IST
HC cites irregularities in Vadodara Lake development months after boat capsize
Twelve schoolchildren and two teachers drowned in Vadodara’s Harni Lake after an overcrowded boat with insufficient life jackets capsized on January 18
Published on Jul 11, 2024 10:12 AM IST
Dixit Patel and the curious case of NEET-UG exam cheating case in Godhra
The accused, who were paid between ₹5 lakh to ₹10 lakh per candidate, would later fill in the answers in the blank spaces after the exams
Published on Jul 05, 2024 09:05 PM IST
Gujarat HC allows Netflix to release ‘Maharaj’, says it doesn't hurt sentiments
Justice Sangeeta K Vishen said the primary grievance by the petitioners was that the film runs down, defames, and insults a community has no force
Updated on Jun 21, 2024 06:12 PM IST
Surat Diamond Bourse sets a new Diwali target after missed deadlines
SDB has only 5-10 functional offices where the occupants moved in around Diwali last year but this is set to change, said spokesperson Laljibhai Patel
Updated on Jun 17, 2024 08:15 PM IST
NEET controversy exposes cracks in India’s testing system, say experts
Several petitions were filed in the Supreme Court and high courts by students seeking a re-test alleging irregularities and discrepancies
Published on Jun 15, 2024 02:49 PM IST
Karsandas Mulji's battle against religious orthodoxy echoes through time
Karsandas Mulji founded 'The Satya Prakash', a Gujarati newspaper to spread his message of social reform in 1855
Updated on Jun 15, 2024 02:30 PM IST
Congress opens Lok Sabha account in Gujarat after 10 years with Thakor’s win
Thakor, who holds a BA degree, made her electoral debut in 2012 when she unsuccessfully contested assembly elections from Vav constituency.
Updated on Jun 06, 2024 04:45 AM IST
Maulik Pathak, Ahmedabad
Rajkot gaming zone lacked fire safety clearance, owner and manager held: Police
At least 27 people, including four children, were killed after a massive fire broke out at TRP Gaming Zone in Gujarat’s Rajkot on Saturday.
Updated on May 27, 2024 04:57 AM IST
BJP banks on Modi’s popularity to fight Rajput anger in Saurashtra
A day before PM Modi’s visit to Jamnagar, the Kshatriya leaders pledged that they will not stage any public protests or try to create any hindrance as a mark of respect for Modi
Published on May 05, 2024 08:15 PM IST
Congress vs BJP: Lok Sabha debutants fight it out for key seat in Gujarat
The 48-year-old rose to prominence during the 2017 assembly elections, when she clinched victory over BJP stalwart Shankar Chaudhary in Vav constituency.
Updated on May 01, 2024 04:40 AM IST
Maulik Pathak, Ahmedabad
Who is Mukesh Dalal, the first candidate to be declared winner in LS polls 2024?
Mukesh Dalal was declared elected unopposed after nominations of two candidates from the Congress were cancelled and others withdrew their nominations
Updated on Apr 23, 2024 08:38 PM IST
BJP candidate wins Surat LS constituency unopposed after 8 contenders withdraw
The nomination of Congress candidate was rejected after the district returning officer prima facie found discrepancies in the signature of the proposers.
Updated on Apr 23, 2024 02:08 AM IST
Maulik Pathak, Ahmedabad
BJP candidate Mukesh Dalal wins Surat Lok Sabha seat unopposed
The development comes after nominations of two Congress candidates were cancelled on Sunday, and eight other candidates withdrew their candidature on Monday.
Updated on Apr 22, 2024 06:30 PM IST
Why is the BJP not afraid of protests by the Rajput community?
Despite threats of protests from Rajputs over Parshottam Rupala's comments, the BJP remains steadfast, showing no signs of yielding to the community's demands
Updated on Apr 21, 2024 03:46 AM IST
In Gujarat, some Congress candidates attempt crowdfunding poll campaign
Geniben Thakor, a two-time lawmaker from the Vaav segment, said she turned to crowdfunding to mobilise funds and has circulated a QR code
Published on Apr 13, 2024 08:50 PM IST
It’s Vasava vs Vasava vs Vasava for Bharuch LS seat
Three-way fight in Bharuch Lok Sabha constituency, Gujarat, with BJP, AAP, and BAP fielding candidates from Vasava community.
Updated on Apr 11, 2024 03:19 PM IST
Gujarat govt notice requires Hindus to seek permission for converting to Buddhism
The directive released by the state home department on April 8 aims to address concerns regarding the handling of conversion applications
Published on Apr 11, 2024 11:04 AM IST
How Rupala's remarks triggered caste-based challenges for BJP in Gujarat
The BJP has been a dominant force in Gujarat. This time, the party has kept an ambitious target of winning each seat by at least five lakh votes.
Published on Apr 05, 2024 09:23 PM IST
From controversy to conviction – the downfall of IPS officer, Sanjiv Bhatt
In a case dating back to 1996, Bhatt is accused of exploiting his authority to falsely implicate Rajasthan lawyer Sumersinh Rajpurohit in a fabricated NDPS case
Published on Apr 03, 2024 07:06 PM IST
IIM-A seeks to restore, not demolish, iconic Louis Kahn-designed buildings in rethink
Organizations such as the World Monuments Fund (WMF) called for the IIM-A to re-evaluate the partial demolition of the visionary building complex
Updated on Mar 27, 2024 06:46 AM IST
Why is BJP courting Congress candidates despite election dominance in Gujarat?
The BJP's recent moves to recruit Congress leaders indicate a strategic shift aimed at consolidating power and ensuring an even more resounding victory
Updated on Mar 07, 2024 09:53 PM IST
Veteran leader and Guj unit working chief quit Congress
Both leaders resigned from the party just three days before party leader Rahul Gandhi’s Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra is set to enter the western state
Updated on Mar 05, 2024 07:36 AM IST
Maulik Pathak, Ahmedabad
Setback for Congress in Gujarat as senior leaders Ambrish Der, Modhwadia resign
Congress Gujarat state unit working president Ambrish Der and Arjun Modhwadia, a sitting MLA from Porbandar, resigned one after the other on Monday and both are likely to join the BJP
Published on Mar 04, 2024 07:48 PM IST
How US cops zeroed in on Gujarat's Dirty Harry and his trafficking racket
Harshkumar Ramanlal Patel aka Dirty Harry was arrested in a human trafficking case involving four Gujaratis, who died while being illicitly transported to US
Updated on Mar 04, 2024 03:42 PM IST