Hiral Dave is Senior Assistant Editor based out of Ahmedabad and covers developments in Gujarat. She has sixteen years of working in the field of journalism.
Articles by Hiral Dave
Gangster Sohrabuddin, sharp shooter Prajapati’s killing triggered tempest
A special CBI court on Friday acquitted all 22 accused in the alleged fake encounter killings of gangster Sohrabuddin Shaikh, his wife Kausar Bi and aide Tulsi Prajapati.
Updated on Dec 22, 2018 11:14 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Ahmedabad | Hiral Dave
Sohrabbudin would have killed Narendra Modi if left alive: Former cop Vanzara on verdict
D G Vanzara, main accused in Sohrabbudin Sheikh encounter case and retired Inspector General of Police, Gujarat Friday maintained he and his team stand of killing Shiekh has been vindicated.
Updated on Dec 21, 2018 05:06 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Hiral Dave
Jasdan by-poll, a prestige battle for Congress and BJP in Gujarat
The Jasdan bypoll was necessitated in this Congress bastion after its veteran representative and Koli community leader Kunwarji Bawaliya joined the BJP after resigning from both the legislature and the party; he was named a cabinet minister in the Vijay Rupani-led BJP government in the state in July.
Updated on Dec 18, 2018 07:39 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Ahmedabad | Hiral Dave
Gujarat constable recruitment exam paper leak: 2 BJP members, police SI arrested
BJP suspended the two members after a complaint was filed in connection with the exam paper leak of police constable recruitment test.
Updated on Dec 03, 2018 01:14 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Ahmedabad | Hiral Dave
Hardik Patel, 2 others charged with sedition, conspiracy in 2015 case
The second sedition case against Hardik Patel that has been registered in Surat. He had been jailed for 9 months in October 2015 and was later exiled from the state for another 6 months by the court.
Updated on Nov 20, 2018 03:18 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Ahmedabad | Hiral Dave
BJP MP’s son allegedly assaults MLA’s son with sword in Gujarat
Umesh Chauhan is the son of Panchmahal MP, Prabhatsinh Chauhan, through his second wife. Suman is the wife of Pravinsinh Chauhan, who is the son of Prabhatsinh from his first wife.
Updated on Nov 16, 2018 10:04 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Ahmedabad | Hiral Dave, Ahmedabad
Gujarat government shuts down own its agri company over corruption charges
Formed in 1978, the state-run GSLDC's main task was to provide technical and financial help to farmers in constructing farm ponds for irrigation.
Updated on Nov 15, 2018 03:39 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Ahmedabad | Hiral Dave, Ahmedabad
World’s tallest, Statue of Unity, gets a grand opening
The 182-metre steel and bronze Statue of Unity is nearly twice the height of New York’s Statue of Liberty.
Updated on Nov 01, 2018 12:08 AM IST
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In 73 tribal villages, families go without food in protest as PM unveils Statue of Unity
The reason they gave was that many people displaced for development of the Sardar Sarovar Dam had allegedly not been given a proper rehabilitation package.
Updated on Nov 01, 2018 12:08 AM IST
Statue of Unity will inspire generations, says Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s family
The ₹2,389-crore Statue of Unity is a tribute to Statue of Unity who played a major role in integrating the more than 500 princely states into the Indian Union after the partition of 1947.
Updated on Oct 31, 2018 03:47 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Kevadiya | Hiral Dave
Statue of Unity inauguration Highlights: PM Narendra Modi unveils Wall of Unity
Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled the Statue of Unity in Gujarat’s Narmada district. The 182-metre statue of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel is touted to be the world’s tallest. Built on Sadhu Bet, an islet near the Sardar Sarovar Dam, the statue will dwarf the current tallest statue, the Spring Temple Buddha in China (128m), and is almost double the height of the Statue of Liberty in New York.The PM arrived in Ahmedabad on Tuesday night ahead of the unveiling of the statue on the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and headed to Raj Bhavan in Gandhinagar for night stay. Here are the updates:
Updated on Oct 31, 2018 02:33 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Hiral Dave
PM Modi unveils Statue of Unity, world’s tallest at 182m, in tribute to Sardar Patel
Built at a cost of nearly Rs 2,300 crore, the statue is scheduled to be inaugurated at Kevadia in Narmada district of Gujarat on October 31, birthday of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
Updated on Oct 31, 2018 02:47 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Hiral Dave
PM Modi’s ambitious project: The story behind the making of Statue of Unity
The foundation-laying ceremony, on October 31, 2013, kick-started then Gujarat chief minister Narendra Modi’s 2014 Lok Sabha campaign. And its completion and inauguration, exactly 5 years later on October 31, is being seen as the beginning of Modi’s campaign for a second term in next year’s general election.
Updated on Oct 31, 2018 12:15 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Gandhinagar/Narmada | Hiral Dave
BJP to launch Ekta Yatra as tribal organisations call for stir over unveiling of Sardar Patel statue
The local tribal organisations have called a day-long bandh on October 31, the same day when the statue of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel is slated to be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Updated on Oct 28, 2018 12:00 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Ahmedabad | Hiral Dave
Behind the making of Statue of Unity
The foundation-laying ceremony, on October 31, 2013, kick-started Modi’s 2014 Lok Sabha campaign. And its completion and inauguration, exactly 5 years later on October 31, is being seen as the beginning of Modi’s campaign for a second term in next year’s general election.
Updated on Oct 14, 2018 07:21 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Gandhinagar/Narmada | Hiral Dave
Gujarat teachers asked to come clean on sexual offence cases
All primary, secondary and higher secondary school teachers and staff members will have to submit a notarised affidavit declaring that they are not involved in any sexual offence case.
Updated on Oct 12, 2018 11:58 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Ahmedabad | Hiral Dave
Gujarat rights panel seeks report on attacks on migrants, their exodus from state
Thousands of labourers from Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Bihar reportedly fled the state after hate attacks on them in wake of rape of 14-month-old girl by a worker from Bihar last month.
Updated on Oct 10, 2018 11:09 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Ahmedabad | Hiral Dave
Congress MLA Alpesh Thakor in the eye of Gujarat’s migrant-exodus storm
Most of the 342 people arrested in the 42 cases of attacks on migrants allegedly belong to Alpesh Thakor’s outfit, the Kshatriya Thakor Sena (KTS)
Updated on Oct 10, 2018 01:25 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Ahmedabad/New Delhi | Hiral Dave
Gujarat industries brace for financial crisis amid exodus of migrant workers
Of the 10 million migrant labourers in Gujarat, 60-70% are from Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Bihar and West Bengal, making them the backbone of Gujarat industries.
Updated on Oct 09, 2018 11:40 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Ahmedabad | Hiral Dave, Ahmedabad
Gujarat remains on edge as migrants face backlash
Migrant workers have been leaving for Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar ahead of the usual time this holiday season, with many alleging they have been asked to leave by October 8.
Updated on Oct 07, 2018 11:52 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Ahmedabad | Hiral Dave
4 of 23 lions in Gir died due to suspected viral disease
The forest department said at the time of announcing the 11 deaths that infighting and infection were responsible for the deaths.
Updated on Oct 02, 2018 11:29 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Ahmedabad | Hiral Dave
Gujarat govt rules out foul play in death of 11 Gir lions, says territorial fight to blame
Officials said three cubs died in infighting, two lions and a lioness died due to respiratory failure, post-mortem reports of another lion and a lioness are awaited, whereas cause of death of two cubs and a lion has not been determined so far.
Published on Sep 21, 2018 10:39 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Ahmedabad | Hiral Dave, Ahmedabad
65% pay hike unites Gujarat MLAs after sparring over fuel prices
As per the new provision, a legislator in Gujarat will get a monthly salary of Rs 1,16,316, up from Rs 70,727. The ministers, speaker and deputy speaker would get Rs 1.32 lakh as compared to their present salary of Rs 80,000.
Updated on Sep 27, 2018 10:55 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Ahmedabad | Hiral Dave
Gujarat family of 3 found dead, man blames ‘dark forces’ in suicide note
Kunal Trivedi, a businessman, had allegedly left a three-page suicide note in which he blamed ‘dark forces’ for becoming an alcoholic, and eventually the deaths. He also said had his mother understood him, things would’ve been different.
Updated on Sep 13, 2018 11:42 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Ahmedabad | Hiral Dave
On 9th day of fast-unto-death, Hardik Patel says he has prepared his will
As his fast unto death entered the 9th day on Sunday, Patidar leader Hardik Patel said he had made his will, anticipating he may die of hunger following no response from the state government to his agitation
Updated on Sep 02, 2018 11:47 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Ahmedabad | Hiral Dave
Hardik Patel gets support from Congress and allies, Patidars give his fast a miss
The Patidar leader began an indefinite fast demanding reservation for the community in jobs and education on August 25.
Published on Sep 02, 2018 12:04 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Ahmedabad | Hiral Dave
Hardik Patel begins indefinite hunger strike at home, police prevent supporters from gathering
Denied permission by the Gujarat government to stage his hunger strike in Ahmedabad or Gandhinagar, Patidar quota stir leader Hardik Patel on Saturday began his indefinite fast
Updated on Aug 25, 2018 06:01 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Ahmedabad | Hiral Dave
From no venue to section 144, Hardik Patel faces many roadblocks for quota protest
Hardik Patel has announced an indefinite hunger strike from August 25 to press the demand of reservations for the Patidar community.
Updated on Aug 21, 2018 05:28 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Ahmedabad | Hiral Dave
12-year-old, allegedly raped by father, delivers baby in Gujarat’s Surat
The girl’s parents are divorced. Her mother had registered rape case against the father on June 26 with Kakrapad police station in Surat.
Updated on Aug 21, 2018 11:49 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Ahmedabad | Hiral Dave
Ahmedabad residents welcome demolition drive, which eases traffic snarls
Hundreds of cars and two-wheelers have been seized for violating parking rules and many illegal restaurants, and several popular street food zones such as those in Law Garden and Kau Gali have been razed
Updated on Aug 11, 2018 11:30 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Ahmedabad | Hiral Dave