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Sohini Ghosh
Sohini is a senior correspondent based in Delhi, primarily covering legal developments in the Delhi HC. She tweets at @thanda_ghosh
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Gujarat prohibition law: Many a slip between the flask and lipSubscriber Only
July 28, 2022 13:13 IST
Gujarat has banned liquor since 62 years, seen several relaxations, deaths, with methanol almost always the cause
Fri, Jul 29, 2022
New research: Two studies reinforce Covid-19’s Wuhan market originSubscriber Only
July 28, 2022 04:09 IST
The two studies confirm the initial understanding of the beginnings of the Covid-19 pandemic, which, however, became controversial in the months after the outbreak.
Fri, Jul 29, 2022
Now, cancer drug holds out hope for diabetes treatmentSubscriber Only
July 26, 2022 20:37 IST
Researchers from Monash University in Melbourne found how the new drug enabled replacement of insulin-producing cells (beta-cells) that are destroyed in Type 1 diabetics with newborn insulin-generating cells.
Tue, Jul 26, 2022
Sabarmati Ashram revamp: 18% work done, 51 families yet to rehabilitateSubscriber Only
July 21, 2022 15:02 IST
The Gujarat government, in an affidavit filed while responding to a public interest litigation by Gandhiji’s great grandson Tushar Gandhi, opposing the project, had stated “the concept note for the restoration of the Ashram is being prepared by SAPMT, which is the Trust that maintains the Gandhi Ashram and the research work related to the same is being carried out by Gujarat Vidyapith.”
Thu, Jul 21, 2022
GMC students continue protest as demands on relocation not metSubscriber Only
July 21, 2022 02:16 IST
The college dean said talks on a proposed arrangement at Maharaja Krishnakumarsinhji Bhavnagar University is underway.
Thu, Jul 21, 2022
Sonia behind plot against Modi in 2002, says BJP; Congress rejects chargeSubscriber Only
July 17, 2022 03:57 IST
“We want Sonia Gandhi to hold a press conference and address the nation as to why she was conspiring against Modi,” Patra said.
Sun, Jul 17, 2022
Sonia behind plot against Modi in 2002, says BJP; Cong rejects chargeSubscriber Only
July 17, 2022 03:28 IST
"Sonia Gandhi tried to malign the image of Gujarat using Ahmed Patel’s name. She tried to dismiss and destabilise the then state government led by Narendra Modi,” BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra said.
Sun, Jul 17, 2022
Setalvad tried to use riot victim Ansari, Pandya father: SIT affidavitSubscriber Only
July 16, 2022 22:57 IST
While alleging “political motive behind the efforts made by the applicant (Setalvad) to tarnish the image of the Government of Gujarat and its top functionaries”, the SIT affidavit says this is illustrated in the statement of one witness.
Mon, Jul 18, 2022
At Ahmed Patel’s behest, Teesta and others plotted to destabilise Gujarat govt: SITSubscriber Only
July 16, 2022 04:15 IST
Setalvad, Sreekumar and Bhatt are being investigated in relation to an FIR lodged in Ahmedabad on June 25, a day after the Supreme Court dismissed a plea against the clean chit given to Narendra Modi, who was then Gujarat's chief minister, and others in cases related to the 2002 riots.
Sat, Jul 16, 2022
Sanjiv Bhatt in police custody for 7 daysSubscriber Only
July 13, 2022 20:00 IST
A Special Investigation Team (SIT), formed under the Detection of Crime Branch Ahmedabad, where the FIR was lodged on June 25, had sought 14 days police remand.
Thu, Jul 14, 2022
Chinese study shows Covid-19 ups dementia riskSubscriber Only
July 13, 2022 17:54 IST
By tracking recovered patients for a year, researchers found that 21 per cent of those with severe cases experienced progressive cognitive decline. This means that the Coronavirus can cause long-lasting damage to the brain than previously thought
Thu, Jul 14, 2022
Take steps to ensure treated wastewater is not discharge into Thol lake: NGTSubscriber Only
July 10, 2022 03:35 IST
A three-member principal bench of the tribunal ordered GPCB to take further actions with respect to the recommendations of an NGT-constituted committee that suggested against the discharge of treated wastewater into the Ramsar-designated protected wetland.
Sun, Jul 10, 2022
Ahmedabad court adjourns bail hearing of Teesta Setalvad, ex-DGP Sreekumar to July 15Subscriber Only
July 08, 2022 12:37 IST
The adjournment follows a request from the prosecution seeking time to peruse the “voluminous records” of the Supreme Court judgment and SIT closure report, which gave a clean chit to the then CM Narendra Modi for the 2002 Gujarat riots.
Fri, Jul 08, 2022
Explained: How a cancer drug cuts the risk of death in Covid-19 patientsSubscriber Only
July 07, 2022 18:02 IST
According to a new study, the drug sabizabulin, developed to fight cancer, has shown that it cuts risk of death by about one-fourth in patients hospitalized with moderate to severe Covid-19. A look at the study and its findings
Fri, Jul 08, 2022
Accused doesn’t seem interested in proceeding with appeals: HCSubscriber Only
July 07, 2022 03:32 IST
The HC bench’s observations came especially in light of a Supreme Court order of August 20, 2020 in a plea by one of the accused-appellant Pravinsinh Zala seeking suspension of his life sentence.
Thu, Jul 07, 2022
Express Impact: NGT panel disallows discharge of treated sewage to protected wetland in GujaratSubscriber Only
July 04, 2022 16:02 IST
The committee was formed after The Indian Express reported that a proposed sewage treatment plant of the Kalol municipality in Gandhinagar district had been allowed to discharge treated sewage to the Thol lake, designated a Ramsar wetland site in 2017.
Mon, Jul 04, 2022
Gulberg case witnesses summoned by SIT: Gujarat court sends Setalvad, Sreekumar to judicial custodySubscriber Only
July 02, 2022 09:22 IST
Following the FIR, the government had announced a special investigation team to probe charges of criminal conspiracy and forgery, among others, against former DGP RB Sreekumar, activist Teesta Setalvad and ex-IPS officer Sanjiv Bhatt. Setalvad and Sreekumar are under police remand till Saturday.
Sun, Jul 03, 2022
Gulberg Society case: 69 dead, 30 missing, all those convicted out on bailSubscriber Only
July 01, 2022 19:00 IST
Around 69 people were killed in the attack on the housing complex in Ahmedabad's Meghaninagar area on February 28, 2002, and the case was one of those investigated by the Supreme Court-appointed SIT, which later cleared the Modi government of any role in the riots.
Fri, Jul 01, 2022
Gujarat 2002 cases | Moving key riot trials out to indicting state: What Supreme Court once said and didSubscriber Only
June 28, 2022 03:59 IST
Yet it was the Supreme Court which, through hearings and orders over the years, called for “fair and impartial investigation” into the riots cases. Two cases — of the Best Bakery and Bilkis Bano — were moved out of Gujarat to Maharashtra.
Tue, Jun 28, 2022
Defamation suit by legal heirs of gangster Abdul Latif: Shah Rukh, Farhan Akhtar, others move Gujarat HCSubscriber Only
June 27, 2022 21:23 IST
Abdul Latif was a Gujarat-based gangster, who began his career with gambling and bootlegging. He was arrested in November 1995 by the Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad and was killed in an alleged fake encounter in November 1997.
Mon, Jun 27, 2022
Fresh FIR against RB Sreekumar, Sanjiv Bhatt and Teesta Setalvad based on quotes from SC order, annexuresSubscriber Only
June 26, 2022 03:32 IST
The burning of Sabarmati Express in which 59 persons, mostly kar sevaks returning from Ayodhya, died took place on February 27, 2002.
Sun, Jun 26, 2022
Newsmaker | Among first to take up cause of Gujarat riot victims, Teesta is fighting many casesSubscriber Only
June 26, 2022 00:19 IST
Teesta was among the first activists to take up the cases of riot victims in Gujarat in 2002, finally leading the SC to set up a special investigation team to probe the post-Godhra riots, six years later, under former CBI director R K Raghavan.
Sun, Jun 26, 2022
Heart condition not linked to Covid, can’t reject insurance claim: PanelSubscriber Only
June 24, 2022 00:11 IST
The complainant, Paldi resident Fenil Shah, was admitted to CIMS Hospital for five days--from November 28 to December 2, 2020--for Covid-19 treatment and had incurred an expense of Rs 1.90 lakh.
Fri, Jun 24, 2022
Social media head to one of Cong’s 15 spokespersons: the case of Rohan GuptaSubscriber Only
June 22, 2022 18:24 IST
Gupta, now one of 15 AICC spokespersons of the party, had an eventful term – but, as per his critics, for all the wrong reasons, even as the party's social media arm struggled to make an impact under him.
Thu, Jun 23, 2022
Govt assures 650 petitioners: Decades-long fight for pension benefits resolved at special Lok Adalat sessionSubscriber Only
June 18, 2022 20:20 IST
The retired government employees, many of them with walkers or with help of relatives, came from districts as far as Junagadh, Bhavnagar, Rajkot, Vadodara and a majority from Ahmedabad.
Sat, Jun 18, 2022Journalism of Courage
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