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Inauguration of Sandhya Bridge Built at a Cost of ₹74.32 Crore in Rajkot

Loktej English Team — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 11:29:50 +0530

The new four-lane railway flyover bridge 'Sandhya Bridge' was inaugurated by Gujarat's Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghvi, providing modern traffic facilities to the city of Rajkot. Constructed by the Rajkot Municipal Corporation at a cost of ₹74.32 crore on Jamnagar Road, the opening of Sandhya Bridge is expected to facilitate faster and smoother commuting for the city's residents, relieving traffic issues for approximately 50,000 vehicles daily.

This railway flyover bridge is 678 meters long and 16.24 meters wide, with a height of 6.25 meters from the railway track. The four-lane bridge will help reduce traffic pressure in the city. During the inauguration ceremony, Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghvi was given a guard of honor.

He then unveiled the plaque and inspected the bridge with senior officials. On this occasion, balloons were released near the bridge to welcome him. The Deputy Chief Minister greeted the citizens and workers present.

Rajkot Mayor Dr. Nehal Shukla was also specially present at the event, along with several public representatives including MP Parsottam Rupala, Rambhai Mokariya, MLA Udaybhai Kangad, Dr. Darshitaben Shah, Rameshbhai Tilala, Deputy Mayor Mrs. Dakshaben Vasani, and Madhavbhai Dave. Additionally, Police Commissioner Brajesh Kumar Jha, Municipal Commissioner Tushar Sumera, District Collector Dr. Om Prakash, and various departmental officials were also present.

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Rajkot district's cleanliness campaign gains momentum, extensive cleaning of ponds and drains

Loktej English Team — Sat, 13 Jun 2026 14:05:46 +0530

On the occasion of the completion of 12 years of development, trust, and public welfare under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a 'Cleanliness Campaign Week' is being celebrated in Rajkot district from June 8 to 14. This campaign focuses on the cleaning of ponds, lakes, rivers, and drains in various rural areas of the district.

Under the campaign, cleaning of ponds and lakes was carried out in Kasturba Dham (Tramba) village of Rajkot taluka. Additionally, extensive cleaning of rivers and drains was conducted with the participation of villagers in Sarpadda and Targhadi villages of Padadhari taluka and Rabarika village of Jetpur taluka. Furthermore, a special cleaning program was organized in Bedi village of Rajkot taluka in the presence of District Panchayat President Sanjaybhai Pipaliya and members of the District and Taluka Panchayat.

During this, public representatives and villagers focused on the drainage system for rainwater, cleaning of drains, and water disposal routes, keeping in mind the health and convenience of the village. Through the Cleanliness Campaign Week, awareness about cleanliness in rural areas is being increased, along with encouraging active participation from the people. This campaign is proving to be an important initiative in strengthening the resolve of 'Swachh Bharat'.

Rajkot: Commitment to greenery under 'One Tree in the Name of Mother 3.0' campaign in Rajkot district

Loktej English Team — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:42:48 +0530

On the occasion of the completion of 12 years of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's good governance, the 'One Tree in the Name of Mother 3.0' campaign has been launched in Rajkot district to promote environmental conservation. Under this campaign, large-scale tree plantation programs are being organized in all talukas of the district.

Villagers are also being encouraged to plant more trees by distributing saplings. On June 10, 70 saplings were planted at the Ramapir Mandir and crematorium complex in Khamba village of the Lodhika round. The event was attended by the Sarpanch, Deputy Sarpanch, Khamba BJP Taluka officials, General Secretary of Mankhavad BJP, Panchayat members, and a large number of villagers.

Additionally, tree plantation was carried out by the staff of Social Forestry Kotda Sangani at the Vimal Research Center. A tree plantation program was also organized at the Kerleshwar Mahadev Mandir complex in the Jetpur round under the 'One Tree in the Name of Mother 3.0' campaign. Twelve saplings were planted at Boriya Primary School by the Social Forestry Range Jamakandorna, while around 1200 saplings were distributed to the public.

Forest department officials provided information to attendees about the importance of trees, environmental conservation, and plant care. Officials stated that the aim of the campaign is to raise awareness about the environment among people and ensure public participation for maximum tree plantation this year. Through these programs held in rural areas, a message of nature conservation is also being conveyed.

Rajkot: Meeting of Land and Patient Welfare Committees Concludes in Jasdan-Vinchhiya, Review of Development and Health Services

Loktej English Team — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:21:01 +0530

A joint meeting of the Land Committee and Patient Welfare Committee of Jasdan-Vinchhiya taluka in Rajkot was held at the Taluka Seva Sadan under the chairmanship of Cabinet Minister Kunvarjibhai Bawaliya. The meeting discussed various issues related to land management, development works, and health services in detail and provided necessary guidelines.

The Land Committee meeting reviewed applications related to land received at the village level, use of government land, land allocation required for development projects, obstacles in public interest works, and topics related to the overall development of the taluka. On this occasion, Minister Kunvarjibhai Bawaliya stated that the state government is giving top priority to public welfare and development. The government is committed to completing development works in rural areas in a transparent and timely manner so that the common citizens can benefit maximally from government schemes.

He instructed officials to work with public interest at the center and ensure timely and effective resolution of citizens' problems. Regarding health services, the minister mentioned that the government is continuously striving to provide better medical facilities. All necessary steps will be taken to ensure that every patient visiting government hospitals and health centers receives respectful, accessible, and quality treatment.

The meeting reviewed the operations of Santhali Sub-District Hospital, Jasdan Government Hospital, Vinchhiya Government Hospital, and various health centers operated under the Patient Welfare Committee. During this time, there was a detailed discussion on the facilities provided to patients, availability of medicines, cleanliness arrangements, and effective implementation of health services. At the end of the meeting, officials from various departments presented their progress reports.

Minister Bawaliya provided necessary guidance to expedite development works and resolve pending issues promptly. The meeting was attended by Jasdan's District Officer Rahul Khambhara, Mamlatdar Mehul Baliya, Jasdan Taluka Development Officer Hitesh Waghela, Vinchhiya Taluka Development Officer B.

J. Dave, along with officials from various departments, public representatives, and committee members.

The Transformation of Bhaktinagar Railway Station in Rajkot, ₹26.80 Crore Spent to Provide World-Class Facilities to Passengers

Loktej English Team — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 20:07:22 +0530

Rajkot, June 2. Under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, a comprehensive redevelopment of Bhaktinagar Railway Station in Rajkot, Gujarat is underway.

The station has been equipped with modern and world-class facilities at a cost of approximately ₹26.80 crore, ensuring a safe, convenient, and comfortable travel experience for passengers. Several significant changes have been made in the newly designed station with passenger convenience in mind. Now, there are air-conditioned waiting rooms, VIP rooms, modern toilets, improved parking arrangements, and facilities for differently-abled individuals.

Additionally, the complete modernization of the station building and a new foot over bridge will further enhance passenger safety and convenience. These facilities will particularly benefit women, the elderly, and differently-abled passengers. The Chief Public Relations Officer of Western Railway, Vineet Abhishek, informed journalists that over a thousand railway stations across the country are being revamped under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme.

The government is continuously working to provide better facilities to passengers. Based on the work being done under this scheme, it can be said that our railway stations will be prepared for the next 40 to 50 years. He mentioned that work is ongoing at 17 stations in the Rajkot division.

Many of these stations are in the final stages of work, while some are still ongoing. In this context, the redevelopment of Bhaktinagar Station has been carried out. The station is continuously being expanded.

In the future, there will be further expansion, and even better facilities will be provided to passengers. Vineet Abhishek stated that the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme is an ambitious initiative of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, aimed at giving the country's railway stations a world-class appearance. Under this scheme, not only is beautification being done, but special attention is being paid to passenger facilities, cleanliness, safety, and digital amenities.

He added that the new look of Bhaktinagar Station is a significant step towards strengthening the railway infrastructure of Rajkot and the entire Gujarat. This redevelopment will also boost the local economy. Due to better facilities, passenger traffic at the station will increase, providing new momentum to nearby businesses and tourism.

Western Railway is continuously emphasizing passenger-centric development. The Chief Public Relations Officer of Western Railway mentioned that additional facilities such as modern lifts, escalators, adequate lighting, CCTV surveillance, and the use of green energy are likely to be included in the future.

First Meeting of Rajkot District Panchayat Concluded

Loktej English Team — Wed, 27 May 2026 12:31:20 +0530

The first meeting of the newly elected District Panchayat was held today at the District Panchayat office in Rajkot. The meeting was chaired by District Collector Dr. Om Prakash.

As per the main agenda of the meeting, Sanjaybhai Pipaliya was elected as the President of the District Panchayat and Samatbhai Bambha was elected as the Vice President. It is noteworthy that elections for a total of 36 seats in the Rajkot District Panchayat were recently completed. The term for the President and Vice President of the District Panchayat is set for two and a half years.

On this occasion, District Collector Dr. Om Prakash congratulated the newly elected President and Vice President and wished them success in their term. He expressed expectations for accelerating the development works of the Panchayat and prioritizing public interest issues.

Newly elected members, various officials, District Development Officer Anandu Suresh Govind, Deputy DDO Jai Goswami, and other officials were present at the meeting. With the formation of the new Panchayat, there are hopes for new directions in development plans and administrative works in the district.

Two Women Die in Bus Accident in Rajkot, 20 Others Injured

Loktej English Team — Tue, 26 May 2026 12:34:22 +0530

A private bus carrying devotees to a religious site overturned near Gondal in Rajkot district early Monday morning, resulting in the deaths of a woman and her daughter-in-law, with around 20 others injured, as reported by the police. An official stated that the accident occurred around 4:30 AM near Vorakotda village in Gondal taluka when the bus driver reversed the vehicle to give way to an oncoming truck on a narrow road.

According to the police, the bus, carrying about 60 devotees, had departed from Gondal for a pilgrimage to various religious sites, including Bagdana, on Sunday morning. The incident took place as the devotees were returning on Monday. Rajkot Rural Assistant Superintendent of Police Prakhar Kumar mentioned that the driver lost control of the vehicle while reversing, causing the bus to overturn into a field located below an elevated road.

He explained that the road was narrow and two vehicles could not pass simultaneously. The bus driver misjudged the distance while reversing to give way to the truck, leading to the vehicle overturning in the field. Kumar reported that two women sitting by the window sustained severe head injuries from the bus overturning, resulting in their deaths.

He added that around 20 passengers suffered minor injuries, while others narrowly escaped. The deceased were identified as Shantaben Makwana and her daughter-in-law Manjuben Makwana, both residents of Gondal. The police stated that further investigations are ongoing, and action against the driver will be decided after the inquiry is completed.

Rajkot Police Commissioner Brajesh Kumar Jha Completes Online 'Self-Enumeration' Process, Appeals to Citizens to Participate in Census-2027

Loktej English Team — Sun, 24 May 2026 14:36:24 +0530

The online self-enumeration process for Census-2027 has begun across the state. Citizens can now register their census-related information online through a digital platform.

In this context, the Police Commissioner of Rajkot city, Brajesh Kumar Jha, successfully completed his self-enumeration process on the online portal and appealed to people to actively participate in this campaign. Police Commissioner Brajesh Kumar Jha stated that the self-enumeration process through the online web portal is very simple, fast, and convenient. He urged citizens to take some time to engage in this important national campaign.

He also cautioned people about cyber security, advising them not to share OTPs if someone asks for them over a phone call in the name of self-enumeration, as this could lead to cyber fraud. He appealed to citizens to exercise caution during the online process. It is noteworthy that under the first phase of the national census, the online process for counting and registering households has been initiated by the Ministry of Home Affairs of the Government of India through the portal se.census.gov.in.

The self-enumeration facility will be available until May 31, during which citizens can enter their information via their mobile phones. After completing the online process, citizens will receive an 11-digit unique code, which must be shown to the census officer who will visit their home for verification during the household enumeration starting June 1.

Rajkot: Vajubhai Vala appeals for participation in online self-enumeration for Census-2027

Loktej English Team — Fri, 22 May 2026 12:20:48 +0530

The online self-enumeration process for Census-2027 has begun across the state, allowing citizens to register their information on a digital platform. Vajubhai Vala, completing his enumeration process on the online portal, described it as simple, fast, and convenient.

The resident of Rajkot and former Governor of Karnataka, Vajubhai Vala, stated that the self-enumeration process through the web portal is very easy, enabling citizens to register their information online in a short time. He appealed to the citizens of Rajkot district to actively participate in this initiative and take time to complete their enumeration process. He mentioned that the digital method can make the census process more transparent, accurate, and faster, while also providing convenience to citizens from their homes.

It is noteworthy that the Ministry of Home Affairs of the Government of India has initiated the online process for the registration of households and enumeration of houses as part of the first phase of the national census. Citizens can register their information through the portal (sc.census.gov.in).

Rajkot: Watson Museum showcases Vallabhipur heritage on International Museum Day, special initiative for the differently-abled

Loktej English Team — Thu, 21 May 2026 12:42:25 +0530

On the occasion of International Museum Day 2026, a special photo exhibition based on ancient artifacts and significant archaeological discoveries from the excavation of Vallabhipur was inaugurated at the Watson Museum in Rajkot. This exhibition aims to showcase India's rich historical and cultural heritage.

The museum's in-charge curator and head of the archaeology department, Dr. Siddh Shah, stated that the exhibition features images of copper coins, ancient seals, conch bangles, and other rare artifacts obtained from the Vallabhipur excavation. These displays provide an opportunity to understand the structure, development, and lifestyle of ancient cities. He mentioned that a special research team has been deployed to provide detailed information to the visitors of the exhibition.

On this occasion, Anvika Kamath, an assistant professor in the Museology department, prepared a special tactile prototype for visually impaired individuals, allowing them to experience the museum's heritage through touch. The 3-D tactile model of the ancient idol of Lord Surya installed in the museum has become a major attraction of this exhibition. Anvika Kamath explained that this model was specifically designed with low-vision and visually impaired individuals in mind, enabling them to understand the artistry and craftsmanship of the idol through touch.

Information in Braille is also provided, along with the facility of QR codes that can be scanned to learn about the history of the related objects through audio-visual means. A visitor named Preranaba expressed that seeing and learning about the preserved heritage in the museum up close is an extremely interesting experience.

She mentioned that she came to the exhibition with her son, who is in the 10th grade, and that every student should visit such museums to better understand the country's history and culture. Dr. Siddh Shah praised the ongoing archaeological excavation work across the country for bringing India's historical heritage to the forefront and expressed gratitude to Dr. Pankaj Sharma from the archaeology department and Dr. Ambika Patel, the dean of the Fine Arts Faculty, for their support in organizing this exhibition.

Rajkot: Advisory to Stay Alert in Severe Heat, Administration on Alert to Prevent Heatstroke

Loktej English Team — Wed, 20 May 2026 12:26:02 +0530

In light of the continuously rising temperatures and intense sunlight in several cities of the state, including Rajkot, the health department has appealed to people to exercise special caution. A special ward has been arranged at Rajkot Civil Hospital to identify and treat patients affected by heat and heatstroke.

Medical Officer Dr. M.S. Roy from Rajkot Civil Hospital reported that there has been a consistent increase in temperature over the past few days. In such conditions, citizens are advised to go outside only when absolutely necessary during the afternoon.

He stated that caution is the most effective measure to prevent heatstroke. Dr. Roy specifically advised children, pregnant women, and the elderly to exercise extra vigilance. He recommended consuming adequate amounts of water, buttermilk, lemonade, and other fluids throughout the day to mitigate the effects of heat and sun.

Additionally, he advised wearing long-sleeved clothing, covering the head and face, and taking measures to protect against sunlight when going out in the afternoon. According to the health department, if anyone experiences dizziness, excessive sweating, a heavy head, or fainting, they should immediately contact the hospital. Rajkot Civil Hospital has initiated a 24-hour emergency service to provide immediate treatment to those in need.

The hospital administration has prepared a special ward with 20 beds for heatstroke patients, where doctors, nursing staff, and a paramedical team are continuously providing services. Adequate arrangements for necessary medications and facilities for the treatment of patients have also been made to ensure that patients and their families do not face any difficulties. The government and health department are continuously appealing to people to stay alert during the severe heat and follow necessary precautions to ensure their health safety.

Rajkot: The Raichura family turned their son's birthday into a service festival, distributing nutrition kits to TB patients

Loktej English Team — Mon, 18 May 2026 20:19:51 +0530

In Rajkot, the Raichura family has set an inspiring example by linking their son's birthday to human service. With the aim of realizing Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of a 'TB-free India', nutrition kits are being distributed to TB patients by the Rajkot District Tuberculosis Center with the support of generous citizens.

The Raichura family has been actively contributing to this campaign. Jitbhai Raichura and Mansi Ben Raichura decided to support six TB patients instead of unnecessary spending for their seven-month-old son Veer’s birthday last month. Continuing this sensitive initiative, on May 16, Kajal Ben, Aarti Ben, Jitbhai, and Mansi Ben Raichura provided nutritious food kits to a total of 13 TB patients.

It is noteworthy that the Raichura family has been providing nutrition kits to needy TB patients for the fourth consecutive month. This spirit of service from the family is not only helping improve the health of the patients but also sending an inspiring message of humanity and social responsibility in the community.