BILKULONLINE Gandhinagar, April 26: The Gujarat government on Thursday announced immediate transfer and appointment of several IPS and SPS officers across the state to optimise leadership within the police force. Gagandeep Gambhir, IPS, has been appointed as the Inspector General of Police (Administration) in Gandhinagar. This move involves downgrading the existing post of Additional Director General of Police to Inspector General. Raghavendra Vatsa, IPS, will now serve as the Joint Commissioner of Police (Crime) for Surat City. His appointment comes with the upgrading of the previously held p ..read more

BILKULONLINE Aizawl, April 26 : The Mizoram government has sounded a high alert after the African Swine Fever (ASF) struck again in the bordering state resulting in the deaths of as many as 174 pigs so far, officials said on Thursday. According to the officials of the Animal Husbandry and Veterinary (AHV) Department, the outbreak of the ASF has been confirmed in three districts — Aizawl, Champhai and Saitual. As per the Prevention and Control of Infectious and Contagious Disease in Animals Act 2009, the department has declared various villages and localities of the three districts as infected ..read more

BILKULONLINE New Delhi, April 26: The election festival is gathering pace in the world’s largest democracy with the stage set for the second phase of voting in the Lok Sabha polls on Friday, covering 88 constituencies across 13 states and Union Territories, spanning the hills of West Bengal to the lush green landscapes of Kerala to the sandy deserts of Rajasthan. While 89 constituencies were slated to go to polls in the second phase, as per the initial announcement by the Election Commission, voting in Madhya Pradesh’s Betul was advanced to the third phase on May 7 following the death of the B ..read more

BILKULONLINE Ahmedabad, April 26: As the election atmosphere heats up across Jamnagar Lok Sabha constituency, Central Election Offices were opened by BJP in four assembly constituencies. In the last week, Central Election Offices were opened in Jamnagar North, Jamnagar South, Jamjodhpur and Dwarka assembly constituencies by the BJP. In the last two days alone, election offices were inaugurated by the BJP candidate Poonamben Maadam in Jamjodhpur and Dwarka constituencies. On this occasion, BJP MLAs Rivaba Jadeja, Divyeshbhai Akbari and Pabubha Manek besides the office-bearers and other sen ..read more

BILKULONLINE Ahmedabad, April 25: ACC Limited, a subsidiary of Ambuja Cements, on Thursday announced lifetime high annualised profit after tax (PAT) at Rs 2,337 crore in FY24, up a staggering 378 per cent (year-on-year). Part of the diversified Adani Group, ACC Limited registered operating EBITDA at Rs 837 crore for the fourth quarter (Q4) ended March 31, up 79 per cent. The company attributed the improved performance for the fourth quarter and full year to an all-around improvement in volume, cost and efficiency parameters. “We continue to solidify our position as a frontrunner in the cement ..read more

BILKULONLINE Ahmedabad, April 25: Dr. Githa Heggde, Dean of MICA, Ahmedabad, has been appointed as the Co-Convenor of the Education Panel for the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Gujarat State Council for the 2024-25 term. In her new role, Dr. Heggde will assist the council in enhancing its educational initiatives, organizing events, and formulating policies to benefit the state’s education sector. Expressing her gratitude for the appointment, Dr. Heggde highlighted her eagerness to collaborate and contribute towards advancing education in Gujarat. She emphasized the importance of conduc ..read more

New York, April 25 : Hundreds of students have been arrested on US campuses as protests against Washington’s support for Israel are surging sea to sea. By Wednesday, the protests that started last week at the Ivy League Columbia University campus in New York City where more than 100 students were arrested and their tent encampment cleared had skipped across the nation with more of them detained by police, a rare occurrence in the US where police seldom enter campuses to quell protests. The students are demanding that the US end its support for Israel, which has been embroiled in a war with Ham ..read more

BILKULONLINE Kochi, April 25: Following the media reports on recall of a few products of two Indian spice brands in Singapore and Hong Kong due to concerns of potential Ethylene Oxide (ETO) contamination Spices Board India has taken prompt action.  It was reported that the recall was prompted by heightened scrutiny surrounding ETO, a sterilizing agent used in food materials. Spices Board, as the regulatory authority overseeing export promotion of spices from India is taking proactive steps to ensure the safety and quality of Indian spices meant for exports. Upholding its commitment to foo ..read more

Makoba Pens, Gifts & Stationery Store,  Ahmedabad: Where Literature meets luxury in every stroke “A pen in hand, a world of possibilities at your fingertips.” “Elegance in every stroke, sophistication in every line.” “From the first word to the last, pens tell stories that last.” “Ink your dreams, write your destiny.” “Pens: Where thoughts flow and ideas take shape” BILKULONLINE By Rafat Quadri Ahmedabad, April 25: Makoba Pens recently celebrated World Book Day with a tribute to literary icons at its Ahmedabad store in ISCON EMPORIO. The display showcased a stunning collection of un ..read more

Mumbai, April 24: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Wednesday issued an alert against unauthorised entities offering foreign exchange (forex) trading facilities to Indian residents with promises of exorbitant returns. The RBI has asked all banks to refer to an “alert list” which mentions the names of entities that are not allowed to undertake forex transactions and to inform their customers as well. An RBI investigation has revealed that to facilitate unauthorised forex trading, these entities have taken recourse to engage local agents who open accounts at different bank branches for collecti ..read more