Gujarat Police Recruitment Physical Tests Scheduled from January 21
The Gujarat government will conduct physical efficiency tests for police recruitment starting January 21. These tests aim to fill 858 Police Sub-Inspector (PSI) positions and 12,733 Lok Rakshak cadre vacancies across the state.
State authorities will hold the examinations at fifteen different grounds. Male candidates will undergo testing at eleven venues from January 21 through March 13. Female candidates and ex-servicemen will complete their assessments at four locations between January 21 and March 6.
Deputy Chief Minister Leads Gujarat Delegation to World Economic Forum
Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi departed for Davos with a high-level state delegation. The team will participate in the World Economic Forum 2026, presenting Gujarat's roadmap for development and industrial growth.
Sanghavi emphasized the visit focuses on creating new opportunities for Gujarat's youth. The delegation aims to strengthen the state's global industrial legacy through international engagement.
Republic Day Celebrations Planned Across Gujarat Districts
Gujarat will host its state-level Republic Day event in Vav-Tharad district. Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and Governor Acharya Devvrat will lead the main celebration.
Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi and other state ministers will preside over Republic Day events in various districts. This distributed approach ensures widespread participation in national day observances.
Cybersecurity Awareness Competition Engages College Students
The Cybersecurity Awareness and Creative Handholding (CAWACH) Kendra launches a state-level reels and shorts making competition. Running from January 19 to February 8, this initiative targets college and university students throughout Gujarat.
Participants will create content promoting cybersecurity awareness, digital hygiene, and protection against online fraud. The competition also emphasizes social media responsibility and digital wellbeing education.
Eligible institutions include all government engineering colleges, non-granted colleges, state universities, and private colleges across Gujarat. The education department initiative seeks to engage youth in cybersecurity advocacy through creative media.
LD Museum Exhibition Showcases Traditional Golu Idols
Ahmedabad's LD Museum presented an exhibition of Golu idols from January 17 to 31. Golu, meaning 'divine presence' in Tamil, represents a South Indian tradition of displaying dolls during festivals.
Curators explained this practice occurs primarily in Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Karnataka. The tradition connects with Navratri and Makar Sankranti celebrations.
Local artisans craft these dolls using diverse materials including clay, wood, terracotta, cloth, and papier mache. The exhibition featured pieces from the collection of Rajeswari and Pankaj Gorana, with Vishwaroopam - depicting Lord Vishnu's cosmic manifestation - as a key attraction.
International Conference Concludes at Gujarat National Law University
Gujarat National Law University (GNLU) hosted the ninth international conference on law and economics. The event concluded on Friday after extensive deliberations on contemporary challenges.
Conference participants examined empirical and applied aspects of law and economics related to governance and inclusive public policy. Discussions addressed both global and Indian perspectives across legal, economic, and policy domains.
