94 Specially Abled Children Receive Aid in Dharampur: Empowering Lives (2026)

94 Specially Abled Children Receive Aid in Dharampur: Empowering Lives (2026)   Dharampur BRC Bhawan Disabled Aid Distribution Camp News A profound atmosphere of compassion and service enveloped the Kharvel region as a 94 specially abled children receive aid in Dharampur event successfully concluded at the local Block Resource Centre (BRC) Bhawan. This noble initiative was designed to provide essential supportive equipment to children with various physical challenges, helping them move toward a more independent lifestyle. The 94 specially abled children receive aid in Dharampur program covered two major tribal…

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Nanapondha–Kaprada Highway Turns Death Trap: Massive Potholes at Jogvel Hill Endanger Lives [BIG BREAKING]

Nanapondha–Kaprada Highway Turns Death Trap: Massive Potholes at Jogvel Hill Endanger Lives [BIG BREAKING]   Jogvel Hill Potholes Make NH-848 a Deadly Stretch The Nanapondha–Kaprada stretch of National Highway Number 848 in Valsad district has turned into a dangerous death trap, triggering fear and anger among daily commuters and local residents. The situation has become especially alarming near Jogvel Hill, where massive and deep potholes have developed on the road, making travel extremely risky. Locals say that passing through this stretch now feels like inviting death, as the road condition…

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Malungi Girls Risk Lives for Education: Dangerous Boat Journey Across Damanganga [Ground Reality]

Malungi Girls Risk Lives for Education: Dangerous Boat Journey Across Damanganga [Ground Reality]   Malungi Girls Cross River by Boat to Attend School A disturbing and painful reality of the education system has emerged from Malungi village, located in the remote Kaprada taluka, where students—especially young girls—are forced to risk their lives every single day just to attend school. Due to the absence of a bridge and any safe transportation facility, students from Malungi village must cross the Damanganga river by boat to reach the school located in Tukwada. This…

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Valsad and Vapi Cold Wave Begins: Chilling Winter Hits 15°C [Weather Update]

Valsad and Vapi Cold Wave Begins: Chilling Winter Hits 15°C [Weather Update]   Cold Wave Grips Valsad and Vapi at 15 Degrees A sharp change in weather conditions has been witnessed across Valsad district and nearby Union Territory areas over the past few days, marking the strong arrival of winter in South Gujarat. The intensity of cold has been steadily increasing, and on Wednesday, the minimum temperature in Vapi and across the Valsad district dropped sharply to 15 degrees Celsius. This sudden fall in temperature has begun to significantly affect…

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Small Town, Big Voice: Nani Vahiyal’s Little Wonder Krishthi Patel Conquers Gujarat with Her Oratory Skills! (2026)

Small Town, Big Voice: Nani Vahiyal’s Little Wonder Krishthi Patel Conquers Gujarat with Her Oratory Skills! (2026)   Nani Vahiyal’s Pride: State-Level Elocution Success The remote village of Nani Vahiyal in Dharampur taluka is beaming with pride as one of its youngest residents has achieved a feat that has resonated across South Gujarat. Krishthi Chetankumar Patel, a Grade 4 student at Shree Swaminarayan School, Ramvadi, has secured the second position in the prestigious State-Level Elocution Competition under the Kala Mahakumbh 2025. Her journey from a small tribal-belt school to the…

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Kolak River Bridge Reopens for Minibuses: Major Relief for Daily Commuters Minibus Service Restored on Kolak Bridge

Kolak River Bridge Reopens for Minibuses: Major Relief for Daily Commuters Minibus Service Restored on Kolak Bridge   A significant and long-awaited decision has brought major relief to daily commuters, workers, and students in Valsad district, as minibus services have now been officially allowed to operate over the Kolak River bridge. The move has been welcomed with widespread satisfaction, especially in tribal and rural areas that heavily depend on this route for daily travel. The reopening of the Kolak River bridge for minibuses is being seen as a crucial step…

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Kaprada Earthquake Tremors: Villages Gripped by Fear (2026 Update) Earthquake Tremors Felt in Kaprada Villages

Kaprada Earthquake Tremors: Villages Gripped by Fear (2026 Update) Earthquake Tremors Felt in Kaprada Villages   A sense of fear and anxiety has spread among villagers in the Dabakhal–Dinbari belt of Kaprada taluka after repeated earthquake tremors were felt over the past two days. Residents of Matuniya, Dabakhal, and Dinbari villages in the Parada area experienced sudden ground vibrations, prompting panic and forcing many people to rush out of their homes. The continuous occurrence of these tremors, especially during night hours, has left villagers anxious and sleepless, worried about the…

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Health Awareness Seminar for Students at GMD High School Motapondha

Health Awareness Seminar for Students at GMD High School Motapondha   The Shah G.M.D. Sarvajanik High School in Motapondha, managed by Shri Janta Kelavani Mandal, recently hosted a vital health and wellness program aimed at fostering both physical and mental well-being among female students. The Health Awareness Seminar for Students at GMD High School Motapondha featured Dr. Yogini Rolekar, a distinguished gynecologist from Valsad, as the keynote speaker. More than 300 students from grades 9 to 12 participated in this informative session, which provided them with essential life guidance during…

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Pendaradevi-Karchond Road Neglected for 10 Years

Pendaradevi-Karchond Road Neglected for 10 Years   The residents of the remote tribal hamlets in Kaprada taluka are upshaping a major protest against the local administration due to the deplorable condition of the primary transport artery in their region. The Pendaradevi-Karchond road neglected for 10 years has become a symbol of administrative apathy, as thousands of villagers from Ketki, Umli, and Karchond struggle to navigate a path that has long lost its asphalt surface. This crucial 4-kilometer stretch, which connects the Pendaradevi DP Falia to the main Karchond village, has…

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K.M. Sonawala Trust and Nitin Sonawala Transform Kaprada with 114 Farm Ponds for Sustainable Rainwater Harvesting

K.M. Sonawala Trust and Nitin Sonawala Transform Kaprada with 114 Farm Ponds for Sustainable Rainwater Harvesting   The remote and hilly terrains of Kaprada taluka in South Gujarat have long been characterized by a paradoxical struggle: while the region receives some of the highest rainfall in the state, it suffers from severe water scarcity during the summer months. The rocky topography and steep slopes lead to rapid rainwater runoff, leaving tribal communities to walk for miles to secure drinking water once the streams dry up. To combat this cyclical crisis,…

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