DGVCL has decided to start installing smart meters at government and semi-government offices. Over 11,000 smart meters installed in the city with 18 lakh new smart meters ordered. MD Yogesh Chaudhary clarified billing details and explained usage not increased. Customers likely to get a 2% rebate for pre-payment. State discoms offering discounts for advance payment. Rise in complaints due to misinformation on social media.
Congress files complaint with Surat police seeking FIR against proposers of party’s Lok Sabha candidate Nilesh Kumbhani and district collector. Complaint alleges forgery and criminal conspiracy. Surat police commissioner to consider election officer's decision.
A 29-year-old man was arrested for raping a 13-year-old girl living in his neighbourhood in Surat. The incident came to light when the girl was found to be six months pregnant. The accused threatened the girl to keep quiet about the assaults. The accused faces charges under the IPC and POCSO Act.
In some far-flung villages of south Gujarat, residents have different voting dates due to their locations on the Gujarat-Maharashtra border. This unique situation has always arisen on polling days, with some parts of villages falling in different states. Despite the different polling dates, no major problems have been reported in these areas.
Congress media coordinator warns disqualified candidate Nilesh Kumbhani of consequences for betrayal. Party workers to closely monitor his movement during voting in Bardoli parliamentary constituency. Kumbhani's location unknown, surfaced briefly for media interaction before disappearing again. Claimed health issues led to hospital admission.