Gujarat

NCDC Increases Financial Aid to Coop Societies in Gujarat by 1470% in Two Years: Centre Replies to MP Nathwani

July 25, 2024 17:42

The National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) has provided loans and grants to cooperative societies and federations across Gujarat, accounting for a notable increase of around 1470% during the last two years. While responding to a question raised by Rajya Sabha MP Parimal Nathwani, Union Minister Amit Shah replies, “NCDC’s funding for Cooperative Societies/Federations increased from […]

Gujarat: Bhutan King Visits Adani Group’s Major Projects; Eyeing Partnership

July 24, 2024 20:16

As part of a two-day visit to Gujarat, a high-level delegation from Bhutan, led by the country’s King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, visited the Adani Group’s major infrastructure facilities at Mundra and Khavda on Tuesday. Taking to X (formally Twitter), Adani Group’s Chairman Gautam Adani said, “Immensely grateful to His Majesty King Jigme Khesar Namgyel […]

14 Gujarati Students Return From Violence-Ridden Bangladesh

July 23, 2024 16:21

Following violent clashes that erupted in Bangladesh over the job quota, as many as 14 Gujarat-origin students have returned from Bangladesh safely due to the efforts of the state and central governments. The procedure to bring 11 more is in motion. The Bin Nivasi Gujarati Foundation is overseeing the affairs at the state government level. […]

Gujarat: Bhutan King to Arrive in Vadodara via Direct Flight on July 22

July 21, 2024 18:43

The King of Bhutan, Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, is expected to arrive at Vadodara Airport via the first direct international flight from Bhutan on Monday, July 22. This is the first foreign flight to land in Vadodara with a state guest on board. The king is scheduled to arrive at Vadodara Airport on Monday at […]

After Rise And Rise, Unceremonious Fall Of UPSC Chairman Soni

July 22, 2024 12:29

When he was picked up as the vice chancellor of the M S University of Baroda in 2005, his proximity to the then chief minister of Gujarat Narendra Modi was considered instrumental. And now when Manoj Soni has resigned as chairperson of Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) due to “personal reasons” five years before his […]

Gujarat: BSF Officer, Jawan Die Of Heat Stroke During Patrolling

July 20, 2024 16:20

A Border Security Force (BSF) officer and a jawan have died due to extreme heat exposure while on patrol at the ‘Harami Nallah’ creek area along the India-Pakistan border in Gujarat on Friday. Head Constable Dayal Ram and Assistant Commandant Vishwadeo suffered from heat stroke and dehydration while on patrol close to the international border […]

Bilkis Bano Case: SC Rejects Plea by 2 Convicts

July 19, 2024 20:06

The Supreme Court rejected a plea on Friday submitted by two of the 11 convicts in the Bilkis Bano case, who challenged the January 8 verdict that cancelled their remission, calling it “absolutely misconceived”. Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Sanjay Kumar questioned the petitioners about how they could appear in an appeal over an order passed […]

Gujarat: HC Grants Bail To Five Congress Workers

July 19, 2024 16:59

The Gujarat High Court on Friday granted bail to five Congress workers arrested in the stone-pelting incident that took place at the party office in Ahmedabad. The Gujarat High Court has approved bail on bonds of Rs. 10,000 for the Congress workers. Congress workers Harsh Parmar (23), Vimalbhai Pansara (50), Manish Thakor (47), Sanjay Barot […]

AMC Issues Notice To Remove Unauthorised Religious Structures, Sparks Protests

July 19, 2024 12:30

The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation has issued notice to remove illegal religious structures in the city, leading to protests by the occupants. This move comes after the Supreme Court and the High Court have shown concern about the encroachments on public roads. According to an official press release from the AMC, a total of 1,386 illegal […]

Gujarat CM Reviews Preparedness for Chandipura Virus Outbreak

July 18, 2024 20:22

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Thursday reviewed the Chandipura virus situation in the state and the steps that were taken to contain the spreading disease. In order to avoid the disease in the districts and to guarantee prompt, intensive treatment in the case of a fever, the CM gave instructions at the meeting to […]

Gujarat HC Adjourns Hearing In Bail Plea of Congress Workers

July 18, 2024 17:36

The Gujarat High Court on Thursday adjourned the hearing in the bail plea of five Congress workers arrested in the stone-pelting incident that took place at the party office in Ahmedabad. The hearing will now take place on Friday. On July 2nd, Bharatiya Yuva Janata Morcha (BJYM) workers had gathered at the Gujarat Pradesh Congress Committee […]

Gujarat Govt Greenlights Surat Airport Expansion; Allocates Rs 215 Cr for Land Purchase

July 18, 2024 14:44

The Gujarat Government has authorised the extension of Surat International Airport by allocating Rs 215 crore for land acquisition on Wednesday. The decision is now going to permit the acquisition of 80,643 square metres of private land in Magdalla, which involves 20 survey numbers. The Collector’s office had recently convened a meeting of Civil Aviation […]

LD Engineering College Placement Report 2024: IT and Computer Branches in High Demand

July 17, 2024 17:35

LD Engineering College, the largest and oldest government degree engineering college in Gujarat, has completed the placement process for the 2024 batch and released the placement figures in a press release. The highest annual package offered to students has reached ₹19 lakh, with an average package ranging from ₹5 to ₹7 lakh. As per the […]

Gujarat’s ₹10 Crore Bicycle Scam: Bicycles Fail Quality Checks, Lay Idle in Warehouses

July 17, 2024 16:37

A scam of ₹10 crore has come to light in purchasing bicycles for girls under the Saraswati Sadhana Yojana in Gujarat. Despite the bicycles being supplied by the same company in both Rajasthan and Gujarat, the state of Gujarat paid Rs 500 more per bicycle. Opposition leader in the State Assembly Amit Chavda has alleged […]

Gujarat: Police Nabs Absconding Rogue Cop Nita Chaudhary

July 17, 2024 10:02

The police arrested one of their own, the woman constable Nita Chaudhary, who had been on the run since her bail application was rejected, after 12 days. She was arrested after the Gujarat ATS raided the location after receiving specific inputs. The highly controversial Nita Chaudhary, famous for posting reels on social media accounts, notably […]

Red and Orange Alerts Issued Over Various Parts of Gujarat

July 16, 2024 18:02

The monsoon season is in full swing over the state of Gujarat, with heavy to extremely heavy rainfall affecting various districts. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued forecasts indicating that these rains will persist for the next five days, until July 20th. Red Alert Districts For the next 24 hours, a red alert has […]

Gujarat Govt Revises GMERS Fee Structure After Protests Erupt Statewide

July 16, 2024 17:46

Following a series of protests from the Opposition parties in Gujarat, the state government has reversed an earlier increase by the Gujarat Medical Education and Research Society (GMERS) and lowered the annual fees for undergraduate medical courses. The fee for government quota seats will be Rs 3.75 lakh, and for management quota seats, it will […]

Shaktisinh Gohil Breaks Silence on Rumors of Stepping Down as Gujarat Cong Chief

July 16, 2024 21:38

The media in Gujarat is abuzz with theories of how State Congress president Shaktisinh Gohil is all set to quit. And that he is tired of heading the Congress party and has requested his party’s High Command to relieve him of his duties. There are reports that the party is searching for a new president after Gohil’s […]

Ahmedabad Business Owner Files Complaint Over Counterfeit Azithromycin Tablets Worth Rs 1.47 Cr

July 16, 2024 16:07

In a concerning development, an Ahmedabad-based business owner has lodged a police complaint after receiving counterfeit Azithromycin tablets from a supplier. These tablets were originally intended for the State Health Department and the stock involved amounted to a staggering 1600 kg, valued at nearly Rs. one and a half crore. Ashish Vinodara, who oversees his […]

Gujarat Leads India’s Semiconductor Sector with US $14 Billion Investments

July 17, 2024 12:07

The Indian government launched the Semicon India Programme, backed by a substantial US $10 billion investment to position India as a key partner in the Global Semiconductor Supply-Chains. Inspired by the Semicon Vision, Gujarat emerged as the frontrunner by announcing a dedicated Semiconductor Policy, providing additional state support for semiconductor and display fabrication facilities. These […]

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