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Tuesday, March 10, 2026
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Topic: Kutch

Unidentified drones spotted near Kutch, residents told to stay indoors

Security forces have ramped up surveillance, and deployed ground and air units, while local administration remains on high alert with directions to switch off lights out at 8 pm.

Blackout in Bhuj, DM issues public notice for blanket ban on firecrackers

Post-8 pm, there was no movement of people in Gujarat's Kutch district, which shares its border with Pakistan. The blackout will last till 6 am.

IIT-Roorkee’s historic find: Kutch fossil shows 50 ft Vasuki Indicus may have been largest ever snake

Findings published in Scientific Reports suggest Vasuki Indicus, which attacked its prey anaconda-style, originated in Indian subcontinent & spread to Europe, Africa 50 mn yrs ago.

Cyclone Biparjoy to make landfall after dusk, to hit Kutch the most

Nearly one lakh people have been evacuated from 120 coastal villages in the state.

India, Pakistan evacuate over 1,50,000 people from coastal areas as cyclone Biparjoy approaches

The cyclone was centred 140 km (87 miles) off Jakhau port in western state of Gujarat and 230 km (143 miles) off Pakistan's southern port of Karachi, weather officials said.

How Kutchi artisans ‘spied’ on Sindhi craftsmen to master exquisite chain stitch embroidery

‘The Shoemaker’s Stitch’ by Shilpa Shah and Rosemary Crill explores the rich history of Mochi embroidery in Gujarat.

Faster mutations, heavy rains, crowded gaushalas — how lumpy skin disease spread like wildfire

There have been outbreaks of lumpy skin disease in India before, but none as widespread or as deadly as this year's. Experts say it’s the result of a perfect storm.

‘They’re family’ — confusion, heartbreak in Kutch villages as cows keep dying of lumpy skin disease

In Gujarat's cities & towns, most cattle succumbing to viral disease unceremoniously dumped in burial pits. In rural areas, however, the loss of each animal is deeply personal.

BJP maintains its grip over ‘Gujarat model’ showpiece Kutch

BJP improves victory margin in two key constituencies—Bhuj and Anjar—and almost maintained its 2012 cushion in Mandvi and Gandhidham.

Patel quota stir, note ban & farm crises key factors in first phase of Gujarat polls

89 constituencies across 19 districts covering Saurashtra, South Gujarat and Kutch regions of the state go to polls Saturday.

On Camera

Balen wave marks the second coming of democracy in Nepal

The Gen Z movement was a serious wave that RSP and Balen together managed to capture—the first milestone reflecting the relevance of issues-based politics.

PM reviews oil, gas supply as analysts warn reliance on imports leaves India open to war disruptions

As Iran war enters 11th day, government prioritises household gas supply, boosts LPG output and invokes Essential Commodities Act amid concerns over potential shortages.

SMPP secures order for additional 10,000 bulletproof jackets for paramilitary forces

SMPP Limited gets order for additional 10,000 bulletproof jackets for BSF, CISF & SSB. This is over & above the existing order for 40,000 jackets, taking the total to 50,000.

Trump brings the Age of Humiliation for friends. Modi needs stoicism abroad, humility at home

Trump has ushered in the age of humiliation. His method is to push around America’s friends rudely and publicly. He knows none of them can afford to fight back.