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The Federation of Kutch Industries Association (FOKIA) has called for the introduction of international and cargo flights from Bhuj airport as well as expansion or relocation of Kandla airport to cater to the growing need of connectivity of thriving industrial units in the border district. In a statement, FOKIA Managing Director Nimish Phadke highlighted the […]
A year after the Patidar community in Balisana village in Gujarat’s Patan district allegedly called for the economic boycott of Muslims following a communal riot, an FIR has been filed against the accused villagers on the orders of a district court.Additional civil judge HP Joshi, Patan civil court, passed an order asking the local police […]
The Congress party in Gujarat has announced to take out a ‘Nyay Yatra’ with an aim to providing justice to the victims of the tragedies that have taken place in the state in recent times, leading to several deaths and injuries. This ‘Nyay Yatra’ will be started from August 9, the date on which the […]
The number of Chandipura Acute Viral Encephalitis (CHPV) positive cases in Gujarat crossed the 50-mark on Tuesday. Four new cases of acute encephalitis syndrome (AES) were also reported in the state in the 24 hour. A month since the outbreak of CPHV in Gujarat, the state has reported 137 patients with suspected CHPV, among whom […]
Anupriya Patel, Mister of State for Health and Family Welfare, informed the Lok Sabha that Gujarat reported 34,384 deaths due to tuberculosis (TB) infection. This is the third highest number of Indian states after Uttar Pradesh (87,538) and Maharashtra (43,107). The MoS provided the figures in response to a question raised by Trinamool MP Sougata Ray. […]
Amid the euphoria of Manu Bhaker winning a bronze medal in Paris, some in Vadodara are remembering a Gujarat athlete who made the state proud by achieving a similar feat six decades ago. Vadodara’s Govindrao Sawant is the only player from the state to have won an Olympic medal, winning a team silver as part […]
India’s leading City Gas Distribution (CGD) company Adani Total Gas Ltd (ATGL) on Monday announced its operational and financial performance for the quarter ended on June 30. “It has been a good start for FY25 as ATGL delivered a robust operational and financial performance by achieving a 21% YoY EBITDA growth on the back of […]
According to a report presented to the Lok Sabha, 39.73 per cent of children under the age of five years in the state are malnourished. The situation is improving though, as in 2020 51.92% and in 2023, 43.78% of the state’s children were found to be malnourished, yet mismanagement and missed priorities have scuttled chances […]
A 16-year-old boy from Vadodara has developed a mini-robot Meditel, that helps people to take their medicines on time. The mini-robot features an alarm system for reminders, a reusable water bottle for convenience, and a pill organiser that accommodates various medication schedules. Nikhil Lemos’s inspiration stemmed from witnessing day-to-day struggles that his 83-year-old grandfather, Tyrone […]
Just a month ago, Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) made headlines with its largest ever sale of land in value terms, to LuLu International Shopping Malls Pvt Ltd for a staggering Rs 519 crore. However, AMC has reportedly been unable to provide full possession of the land to the buyer, as it doesn’t have complete ownership […]
The Gujarat High Court has rejected a plea filed by BJP minister Parshottam Solanki and former cabinet minister Dilip Sanghani challenging criminal proceedings initiated by special ACB court in Gandhinagar on the 10-year-old Rs 400-crore fisheries scam. The court has asked both the leaders to approach the ACB court and file discharge (to exonerate from […]
Retired Gujarat cadre IAS KK, as he is known had been given 13 extensions on a special position created for him. K. Kailashnathan has now been appointed Lt. Governor of Puducherry with effect from the date he assumes charge of his office. Kailashnathan demitted the office in the presence of Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendrabhai […]
Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL), India’s largest renewable energy (RE) company has operationalized 250 MW wind capacity at the world’s largest 30,000 MW renewable energy plant at Khavda, Gujarat. With this milestone, 2,250 MW of cumulative capacity has been made operational at the Khavda plant. It further strengthens AGEL’s leadership in India with the largest […]
CVC Capital Partners is in discussions with Adani Group and Torrent Group regarding the sale of a controlling stake in Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Gujarat Titans. CVC is willing to offload a majority stake in the IPL franchise while retaining a minority holding. This comes as Board of Control for Cricket in India’s (BCCI’s) […]
Mukesh Ambani, who is better known for his petroleum, telecommunications industries, is among the country’s leading mango producers. Reliance Industries, which grows 127 varieties of mango in a 600-acre green belt at its Jamnagar refinery complex, looks to beat Israel and Brazil in productivity, a top company official said. These countries produce 8-10 tonnes of […]
Surya J, the estranged wife of a Gujarat IAS officer who attempted suicide by taking poison on Saturday, died on Sunday at Civil Hospital, Ahmedabad where she was admitted on Saturday. Some months back she had allegedly eloped with a gangster from her native Tamil Nadu and was involved in a child abduction case there. […]
At least nine confirmed cases of the Chandipura virus (CHPV) were confirmed in Gujarat by the state government, while the suspected cases across various districts rose to 71. It has also reported 27 deaths of suspected patients in the state, so far. According to the medical bulletin of the state government, nine positive CHPV cases […]
In a spate of pre-mature retirements forced by the Gujarat government over the past few weeks, another Class 1 officer Pankaj Barot is the latest casualty, thus becoming the third Class I officer to be prematurely retired “with immediate effect” in one month. Barot was serving as the chief officer of Petlad Municipality until Saturday […]
The National Testing Agency (NTA) on Saturday released the city-wise and centre-wise results for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test- Undergraduate (NEET-UG) 2024 on its official website. The most recent NTA data on NEET results for 2024 has shown some startling facts. With 22,701 students overall, the Unit School of Engineering Centre in Rajkot had […]
Securing a spot in the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) is a popular dream of a large section of the Indian youth. The competition is extremely tough and very few make it through. Meet Pranay Machchi, a 17-year-old rickshaw driver’s son from Vadodara, who not only battled life’s adversities to get a seat at […]
