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Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday expressed concern over the Gujarat flood situation, urging the government to take all necessary measures to lessen the impact of the natural calamity. Taking to X (formally Twitter), Kharge said, “The flood situation in Gujarat is extremely worrying as […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Wednesday to discuss the ongoing heavy rainfall situation in the state. During the discussion, PM Modi received a detailed briefing on the relief and rescue operations currently underway. Taking to X (formally Twitter), Gujarat CM said, “Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a telephonic […]
Gujarat has received nearly 100% of its average monsoon, based on the data of the past 10 years. As of Tuesday morning, the state has recorded 879.96 mm of rainfall, which is about 99.66% of the typical seasonal average. With an average monsoon rainfall of 116.79%, Kutch leads the way, followed by South Gujarat (108.20%) […]
In response to severe rainfall affecting South Gujarat, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has swiftly mobilised state resources on Sunday. Following a series of telephonic conversations with district Collectors from the affected areas, the Chief Minister has ordered the evacuation of residents from low-lying zones and stressed the importance of protecting livestock. The heavy downpours have […]
The monsoon is back in Gujarat, with a cyclonic circulation over the northeast Arabian Sea adjoining the state, situated between 4.5 and 5.8 km above mean sea level. As a result, Gujarat is likely to experience more heavy rainfall in the coming days. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an Orange alert for parts […]
Minister of State for Home Harsh Sanghvi, has claimed that a stringent security system has been set up at Ahmedabad’s Sabarmati Central Jail to prevent unauthorised movement. CCTV cameras have been installed to monitor and control the entry of prohibited items. However, despite these measures, mobile phones, contraband such as gutka, tobacco and bidi-cigarettes continue […]
The Congress’s Nyay Yatra, which started from Morbi on August 9, has entered in Ahmedabad on Thursday. Senior leaders including state unit president Shaktisinh Gohil, party seva dal chief Lalji Desai and MLA Jignesh Mevani are leading the yatra. Gohil said that state-level officials and workers will march from the GPCC headquarters to Gandhi Ashram […]
The Gujarat Pollution Control Board (GPCB) has installed cloth bag vending machines- similar to ATMs—at temples across the state, providing devotees with access to reusable cloth bags. This aims to reduce the plastic waste in the state. Additionally, reverse vending machines for plastic bottles have been set up at key bus stands and a railway […]
Four minors brutally killed their 26-year-old friend over a desire to flaunt a smartphone in Bhuj town, Kutch. The body of the victim, Rahul Mochi, was found in a well on Tuesday night. The investigation began when Rahul’s family reported him missing. Rahul, a native of Delhi, lived at the Air Force Station in Bhuj […]
The Gujarat Assembly unanimously approved the Gujarat Prevention and Eradication of Human Sacrifice and other Inhuman, Evil and Aghori Practices and Black Magic Bill, 2024, on Wednesday. The Bill aims to protect people against evil and supernatural practices. The government highlighted the necessity of the bill, stressing its intent to prohibit the propagation of sinister […]
If the measure of a city is the art and artists it manages to attract from other parts of the world, Ahmedabad seems to be faring well. Over the past year, the city has seen several national and international art shows, including an exhibition of Dacca artists at iRam Art in July, an international art […]
The death of a pilot whale due to plastic ingestion profoundly impacted a young boy, inspiring him to take action against plastic pollution. Varun Saikia, now an 18-year-old engineering student from Vadodara, has developed a device named ‘Flipper’ to clean plastic from ponds, rivers and other water bodies. At the age of 12, Varun was […]
The rapid spread of the monkeypox virus worldwide has prompted swift action from both the state and central governments. State Health Minister Rushikesh Patel has issued a statement addressing the situation. Health Minister Patel announced that the central government has released an advisory on the virus, with measures including airport surveillance. The state government is […]
Cancer in India is surging, with a significant number of people falling prey to this deadly disease each year. Gujarat has witnessed a continuous increase in cancer cases, particularly breast and uterine cancers. At least 28,768 women have lost their lives to these in the last five years, with 20,317 succumbing to breast cancer and […]
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel participated in a ‘Raksha Bandhan’ event in Gandhinagar on Monday, where several women tied ‘Rakhis’ to him during the occasion. Taking to X (formally Twitter), Patel stated, “Today, on the auspicious day of Rakshabandhan, sisters from different sections of the state wished me by tying Rakshasutra in large numbers. I […]
Aahana Benil George, a talented basketball player from Gujarat’s Ahmedabad, has been named to join the Indian U18 (Women) basketball team on Sunday. She is qualified to compete in the esteemed FIBA 3X3 U18 World Cup 2024 in Debrecen, Hungary. Notably, she is the first and youngest player from Gujarat to be selected for the Indian […]
Taxi drivers have expressed their approval of the Punjab government’s decision to reduce the tax on registered tourist vehicles. The state government announced the tax reduction during a recent cabinet meeting. The Azad Taxi Union, representing the taxi operators, had long campaigned against the high tax rates on tourist vehicles in Punjab compared to neighbouring […]
The admission process for four NEET-based courses, including medical and dental, has faced significant delays. Despite this, the All India Quota admission process commenced on August 14, even as Gujarat awaited renewal permissions for its medical colleges. On Friday, the Medical Commission granted renewal permissions to all 680 medical colleges across the country. Among these, […]
The Gujarat government’s decision to cancel the further expansion plan of Gift City in Gandhinagar has left builders and investors in dismay. The move has led to a significant crash in land and house prices, with the market value of a Rs 1 crore flat now reduced to Rs 75–80 lakh around the proposed action […]
At least 20 coaches of the Sabarmati Express passenger train derailed between Kanpur and Bhimsen station at 2:30 a.m. on August 17, 2024. No injuries have been reported. The loco pilot stated that a boulder struck the cattle guard (front portion) of the engine, causing significant damage and bending it. Due to the derailment, seven […]
