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The article describes the cultural significance of banyan trees in Gujarat, India, highlighting their role as places for rest, prayer, and community gathering, while also capturing scenes of local life and the natural beauty surrounding these trees.
A bridge in Gujarat, India, collapsed, killing at least 15 people and injuring others, with survivors describing a loud explosion and chaos. The cause is under investigation, and the incident has sparked concerns over the condition of aging infrastructure, with some locals blaming neglect. The government has announced investigations and compensation for victims.
A massive fire at a gaming zone in Rajkot, Gujarat, likely caused by welding sparks, killed 28 people, including nine children. The facility, which lacked proper licenses and fire safety measures, saw a temporary structure collapse, trapping many. A police case has been filed against six partners, with two arrests made. The Gujarat High Court termed it a "man-made disaster," and a Special Investigation Team is probing the incident.
Two separate fires in India resulted in tragic losses, with seven newborn babies killed at a children's hospital in the capital and dozens dead at a family entertainment venue in Gujarat's Rajkot district.
A massive fire at a games arcade in Rajkot, Gujarat, India, has resulted in at least 22 deaths. Flames and smoke were visible from the building, and rescue operations are ongoing amid fears that more victims, including children, may be trapped under the wreckage.
A devastating fire at a family entertainment venue in Gujarat's Rajkot district has killed at least 24 people, including children, with the death toll expected to rise. Rescue operations are ongoing, and local authorities have vowed strict action against those responsible. The fire spread rapidly due to flammable materials, trapping many as a temporary structure collapsed. A Special Investigation Team is probing the incident, and two people have been detained. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his distress over the tragedy.
In India's Gujarat state, a group of foreign students, including those from Afghanistan, Uzbekistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and African countries, were attacked by a Hindu far-right mob while offering Ramadan prayers at a university hostel. The mob armed with sticks and knives stormed the hostel, injuring several students and vandalizing their rooms. Five people have been arrested in connection with the attack, and India's Ministry of External Affairs has pledged to take strict actions against the perpetrators. The incident has sparked outrage and calls for intervention from political figures, highlighting the need for cultural sensitivity training for international students.
At least 10 schoolchildren and two teachers have died after a boat ferrying them to a school picnic capsized on Harni Lake in Vadodara, Gujarat, India. The cause of the incident is still unknown, and a rescue operation is ongoing. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel have expressed condolences and announced financial assistance for the families of the deceased and injured. Boat accidents are not uncommon in India due to overcrowding, poor maintenance, and lack of safety equipment.
India's Supreme Court restored life prison sentences for 11 men who had raped Bilkis Bano during the 2002 Gujarat riots, overturning their release by the state government. Bano's long legal battle for justice, emblematic of survivors' struggles, saw the convicts initially sentenced in 2008. The release was based on a remission policy, but the Supreme Court ruled it violated the transfer of the case from Gujarat to Maharashtra, ordering the convicts to surrender. The decision is seen as a step towards justice for Bano and her family.
India's Supreme Court has overturned the early release of 11 Hindu men convicted for the gang rape of Bilkis Bano and the murder of her relatives during the 2002 anti-Muslim riots in Gujarat. The court directed the men to surrender to prison authorities within two weeks, rejecting their plea for protection of their liberty. The release of the men by the Gujarat government had drawn widespread condemnation, with critics alleging political motives. The ruling has been welcomed by Bano's supporters and the opposition Congress party, emphasizing the importance of upholding the rule of law.
India's Supreme Court has overturned a 2022 Gujarat government order that allowed the premature release of 11 men convicted for the gangrape of Bilkis Bano during the 2002 anti-Muslim riots. The men, who also murdered 14 members of Bano's family, will have to return to prison within two weeks. Bano had challenged their release, stating that it had "shaken the conscience of the society." The court ruled that the state of Gujarat was not authorized to pass the remission order and emphasized the importance of upholding justice and the rule of law.
At least 24 people have been killed by lightning strikes, rain, and hailstorms in western Gujarat state, India. The storms, which are unusual during winter, caused damage to houses and killed livestock. Flash floods and lightning strikes are a common occurrence in India, with rising global temperatures contributing to an increase in extreme weather events. The collision of three weather systems over Gujarat caused the lightning strikes. India recorded over 18 million lightning strikes between April 2020 and March 2021, a 34% rise compared to the previous year.
At least 24 people have been killed and 23 injured by lightning strikes and rain-related incidents in the Indian state of Gujarat over the past two days. Heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and hailstorms have caused damage to houses and loss of cattle across the state. The India Meteorological Department has forecasted continued rainfall in parts of Gujarat. Rising global temperatures are believed to be contributing to the increase in extreme weather events in the region.
Nine people have died in rain-related incidents in Gujarat, bringing the toll since June 1 to 102. The IMD has issued an 'orange alert' for the state, predicting heavy to very heavy rainfall, with isolated extremely heavy rainfall in certain districts. Several highways and roads have been closed due to flooding, and the focus is now on rescue operations and restoring normalcy. The authorities are clearing sludge and garbage from roads, and schools and colleges will reopen.
A Twitter user shared a video of a waterlogged Ahmedabad airport, managed by Adani, due to heavy rains in Gujarat causing floods and chaos. Passengers were stranded, flight operations were affected, and concerns were raised about the airport's drainage system. Efforts were made to restore normalcy, while rescue teams were deployed to assist those affected by the floods across Gujarat.