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In view of the heavy rains in some parts of Gujarat this year, the state government today announced assistance to farmers in a cabinet meeting. A relief package of Rs 546 crore has been announced to help 2.82 lakh farmers in the state. After the cabinet meeting, Minister Jitu Vaghani announced these decisions. He said […]
Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL) officials on Thursday said the shortage of coal across India and high prices of natural gas have forced the company to buy power from exchanges at a higher rate. The officials, as per reports, said they were forced to buy power at high rates during peak hours. At present, […]
Maps of five Municipal Corporations, six Municipalities, 16 District Panchayats and 29 Taluka Panchayats in Gujarat were redrawn right before the local government elections.Political parties tend to derive their ideological and strategic relevance not only through the psyche of their demographic but also through the four pillars of democracy to either sustain their majority or […]
As many as 13 candidates from Gujarat cleared the civil services examination, results of which were announced by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) on Friday. A total of 761 candidates have been recommended for appointment. Shubham Kumar, B.Tech in civil engineering from IIT Bombay has topped the list while Jagriti Awasthi, a B. Tech […]
“A hero is an ordinary individual who finds the strength to persevere and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles.” – Christopher Reeve.Bhavina Patel and Avni Lakhera demonstrated — yet again — that a physical handicap is scarcely a stumbling block for a determined person. When they stunned everyone with their triumph in the recent Paralympics, […]
Returning to Ahmedabad two years ago, after 20 years in Mumbai, I decided to apply for a liquor permit. At the Prohibition office, a quaint old red-brick bungalow at old city end of Ellis Bridge, I was told I first needed to submit my income tax returns for the past five years. I was rather […]
The Baroda Dairy dispute that has been going on for the last few days has been settled amicably. It has been announced that Rs 18 crore will be paid to milk producers. This payment will be made to milk producers in Dussehra. Thereafter, an additional Rs 9 crore will be paid by March 2022. BJP […]
Drugs are becoming a scourge in Gujarat. The State coastline has become the favourite route for smuggling narcotic drugs into India from Pakistan, Iran or Afghanistan. In the eighties and nineties, the sea routes close to Okha, Salaya, Tuna and Mandvi were used to smuggle gold, electronic goods and even explosives. The Gujarat ATS has […]
India’s biggest video making app ‘Josh’ organized the semi final of ‘World Famous Mega Talent Hunt’ on Sunday, September 19, at the Shree Shakti Convocation. Through this 15-day talent hunt, Josh App’s main aim is to discover talent in different cities. Singing, dancing, stunts, fashion all categories have been added in this talent hunt. On […]
Ahmedabad District Collector Sandeep Sangle fulfilled the wish of Flora, who is suffering from a brain tumour, by giving her the opportunity to become a ‘Collector’ for a day. Flora’s mother, Sonalben Asodia, recounts the story, saying, “My 11-year-old daughter Flora, an 8th standard student, always had a dream to become a collector after her […]
Senior Judge of Karnataka High Court is likely to be appointed as the Chief Justice of Gujarat. According to sources, a three-member Supreme Court collegium led by Chief Justice of India NV Ramana has recommended the elevation of eight judges as Chief Justices of various High Courts at one go—the idea is to fill up […]
Hours after Qasim Abdullah Hayat was arrested on charges of transporting beef in Gujarat’s Panchmahal district–Qasim committed suicide. An FIR was filed against the 32-year old at Godhra B Division Police on September 15. He had been arrested for allegedly carrying cow meat for delivery. Those who he was allegedly going to deliver the meat […]
A brand new cabinet took oath in Gujarat with Bhupendra Patel as its head. Governor Acharya Devvrat administered the oath to 10 cabinet ministers and 14 ministers of state, including five ministers of state with independent charge–at Raj Bhavan, Gandhinagar on Thursday. The choice of ministers in the newly-formed cabinet shows a dominant Saurashtra and […]
As of now, the Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and his 24 member cabinet is giving me a very start-up-like feeling. (Over) enthusiasm, full-on energy, commitment, confidence. But with doses of confusion, frustration and lack of clarity.For the record, I need to clarify that there is no existing politician who lives, breathes and politics. Which […]
Heavy rains have created havoc at all the districts of Saurashtra for the last two days, causing severe damage to properties, straining hundreds of cattle and washing away acres of fields. Heavy rains are still a forecast in many parts of Gujarat for the next two days. NDRF rescue teams have issued red alerts to […]
It’s been three years since the Hajj subsidy was abolished to give way to minority upliftment, especially girls’ education, but the reality on the ground is unchanged. Among the five pillars of Islam that are central to Muslim belief is the Hajj pilgrimage that every Muslim must take at least once in their lifetime. In […]
Bhupendra Patel was sworn in as Gujarat’s 17th Chief Minister on Monday at the Gandhinagar Raj Bhawan a day after he was unanimously selected as the leader of the BJP legislature party on Sunday. BJP known for throwing surprises continued its pattern by announcing Patel, 59, as the position of Chief Minister with just 14 months […]
Bhupendra Patel has been sworn in as the new Chief Minister of Gujarat. Patel was sworn in as the 17th Chief Minister of the state in the presence of senior leaders including Amit Shah. Cabinet ministers will be sworn in two days later. Former Chief Minister Vijay Rupani and Nitin Patel were also present at […]
The city of diamond and textile is undergoing a transition. To date, the city located on the banks of the Tapi river single-handedly accounts for 90 per cent of the global diamond polishing and cutting in the country. The city exports $15 billion worth of diamonds from India, the highest in Asia. But an emerging […]
In a surprise political decision, Bhupendra Patel has been named the new Chief Minister of Gujarat. This humble, fresh face from Ghatlodiya, Ahmedabad has dislodged other contenders who were being mooted, including Mansukh Mandaviya, Nitin Patel, CR Paatil and others. Patel won the election as an MLA in 2017 and has been appreciated for his […]
