Gujarat liquor tragedy: 2 dead, 19 hospitalised in Bhavnagar; 4 bootleggers detained

Two individuals died and nineteen others were hospitalized after consuming illicit liquor. Officials reported that the victims drank alcohol from counterfeit bottles of a foreign brand. Four individuals suspected of bootlegging have been detained by authorities. Gujarat remains a dry state with strict alcohol prohibition laws in place. Investigations into the incident are currently underway by district officials.

Ahmedabad Metro moves to utility shifting as Phase III gears up for construction

Progress is being made on Ahmedabad Metro’s Phase III expansion, involving utility relocations for the expansive nearly 60 kilometers that will connect Thaltej Gam, Sanathal, and Badrabad. The project is awaiting final clearance from the Union Cabinet, and a circular line originating from Vadaj has also been sanctioned, marking the first loop metro in Ahmedabad. This extension is anticipated to greatly augment the city’s transportation network.

Ahmedabad sees 1 suicide every 4 days in 46-plus age group

Ahmedabad has seen a stark rise in suicide cases, with 98 recorded among those aged 46 and above. The primary causes appear to be ongoing financial struggles alongside chronic illnesses. The industrial zones in eastern Ahmedabad are hotspots for these tragic events, where economic distress hangs heavily over the worker colonies. Compounding the issue, there is a significant absence of accessible mental health resources in these densely packed regions.