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Topic: Ahmedabad

Ahmedabad’s high fatality rate, ‘ruthless quarantine’ in Assam & AP’s mobile testing centres

A recap of some of the best on-ground reporting of the Covid-19 pandemic from ThePrint’s reporters & photojournalists.

‘More people with diabetes’, late diagnosis — why Ahmedabad has highest Covid fatality rate

Ahmedabad has a case fatality rate of 7.1%, over twice the national rate of 2.8% and its 128 deaths per million is the worst in the country. 

2 members of Ahmedabad family ‘die of breathlessness’, but hospital doesn’t give Covid reports

Vishnu Chavan died within 7 days of his mother at the same hospital, with both exhibiting Covid-like symptoms. But their family was never screened or tested.

Masks, temperature checks & long wait outside hospitals — Ahmedabad limping back to normal

Shops have opened and people can be seen on the roads in Ahmedabad while the number of patients being brought to hospitals is still on the rise. 

Punishment or scapegoats? Transferred IAS officers end up sharing blame for Covid management

There has been a spate of transfers of IAS officers despite the logistical challenges of Covid-19. The bureaucracy says this is the nature of the game. Politicians consider it good governance.

Ahmedabad civil hospital should be ready for a surprise visit by judges: Gujarat HC

Two-judge bench also refuses to overlook claims made in an anonymous letter by a resident doctor, tells govt to form panel to probe allegations.  

Doctors cite two reasons why Ahmedabad Civil Hospital has a high Covid mortality rate

A Gujarat HC order termed Ahmedabad Civil Hospital “as good as a dungeon". As of 22 May, the hospital recorded 377 deaths, accounting for over half of city’s total Covid deaths.

Covid patient’s family blames Ahmedabad hospital after he dies within a day of being discharged

The man was found dead at a bus stop, close to where he was dropped off by a transport service, after he was discharged from the Civil Hospital. He never made it home.

After 54 days, will Indians in Covid hotspots like Delhi and Mumbai be ready to step out?

Delhi reported its biggest single-day spike in Covid-19 positive cases Thursday while Mumbai, which has reported 16,500 cases, has decided to extend the lockdown beyond 17 May.

21 new fatalities recorded in Ahmedabad, total number of Covid-19 cases reaches 6,353

After discharging 392 people from hospitals, the number of coronavirus cases across Gujarat has risen to 5,121 so far.

On Camera

Musk’s golden touch is on the line. Tesla needs him to do what he does best — sell a pen

Tesla sales have been sliding, profits have been shrinking, and brand loyalty is faltering. Elon Musk’s politics has something to do with it.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

India expands Southeast Asia defence footprint with new joint venture in Philippines

Memorandum of understanding between SMPP and ADFC was signed during state visit of Philippines’ President to India earlier this month.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.